Focus on Flowers

Haydn, With Pleasure 11.10.2013 13:58 ↓

Two stellar recordings from the Handel and Haydn Society, and the London Haydn Quartet.

Revival Of Edith A Roberts' Garden 10.10.2013 2:00 ↓

In 1919, Edith A. Roberts set out to document every native plant species in Dutchess County, New York.

Hollywood Veteran and IU Professor Robby Benson 06.10.2013 53:44 ↓

Adam Schwartz interviews actor, director, producer, composer, and professor on the faculty of IU’s Department of Telecommunications Robby Benson.

All In A Life's Work: Marin Marais 04.10.2013 11:55 ↓

Three new recordings dedicated to the music of Marin Marais.

Rejuvenation: Making An Old Flower Bed Young Again 03.10.2013 2:00 ↓

I have just finished a complete overhaul of my oldest garden bed.

Mille Regretz 30.09.2013 59:00 ↓

Josquin des Prez set a text about a thousand regrets to music, and it swept through Europe like a fever! We’ll hear a multitude of settings.

"Obsidian" By Thomas Hastings 29.09.2013 4:58 ↓

Tom Hastings reads "Magician," "Obsidian," "Stitch and Shine," and "Opus" from his book Crop Circle Secrets.

Textured Flowers 26.09.2013 2:00 ↓

Sometimes we focus so much on the color of flowers that we forget about their other significant attributes.

"Eureka Downs" 22.09.2013 4:58 ↓

Emily Bobo reads poetry from her collection Fugue.

Feathery Fennel 19.09.2013 2:00 ↓

I have used fennel as filler with all sorts of flowers and have come up with some really fun arrangements!

Journalist Tim Nickens 18.09.2013 52:03 ↓

Owen Johnson speaks with Tim Nickens, editorials editor at the Tampa Bay Times.

"Salutatorian Speech" By Frank Montesonti 15.09.2013 5:26 ↓

Montesonti reads "Viticulture," "Salutatorian Speech," and "Demolition."

John Dowland: 450 Years And Counting 13.09.2013 11:41 ↓

Two new releases of music by John Dowland, a composer whose works are still being performed, admired and enjoyed.

Japanese Anemone Colonies 12.09.2013 2:00 ↓

Japanese anemones have nice foliage that stifles weeds...and they seem intent on garden domination!

Poetry And Conversation With Gabrielle Calvocoressi 08.09.2013 16:09 ↓

Calvocoressi reads from her poem "Rocket Fantastic" and then joins Romayne in a conversation about persona poems and writing variously voiced poetry.

Leclair And The Violin 06.09.2013 10:04 ↓

Violin sonatas and concertos of Jean-Marie Leclair performed by violinists Adrian Butterfield and Luis Otavio Santos.

Pyracanthas' Berries Brighten Winter Landscape 05.09.2013 2:00 ↓

Pyracantha is a shrub with evergreen glossy foliage and broad spreading growth. One disadvantage is its thorns, thus the common name of firethorn.

Teachers And Students 03.09.2013 59:00 ↓

We’re exploring the musical bonds between students and teachers. Plus, we'll hear viol music of Marin Marais on our featured recording.

Theater Professionals R. Keith and Marion Michael 01.09.2013 47:03 ↓

Murray McGibbon interviews R. Keith and Marion Michael, professors emeriti of Indiana University's Department of Theatre and Drama.

"For The Birds" And A Conversation With Roger Pfingston 01.09.2013 10:15 ↓

Pfingston reads his poems "For the Birds," "Parrot," "Twarted," "The Little Ones," and "Lost."

The Sixteen: Monteverdi And Bartlomiej Pekiel 30.08.2013 10:57 ↓

Hear from two new recordings that the The Sixteen released in 2013.

Ismene 29.08.2013 2:00 ↓

Sometimes Ismene is called the Peruvian daffodil because of its shape.

Poetry And Conversation With Mitchell Douglas 25.08.2013 11:04 ↓

Douglas reads "Passing Negro Mountain, Garrett County, Maryland," "Inhabit, (for Debra Kang Dean)," "Tallahatchie, (for Emmett Till and Marilyn Nelson)."

That's A First! 23.08.2013 11:13 ↓

Two CD’s released in 2012 feature music never before recorded.

Tropical Summer Bulbs Are Worth The Effort 22.08.2013 2:00 ↓

Summer bulbs are labor intensive, as they have to be dug and stored each fall, however, they add immeasurably to the diversity of the summer garden.