Focus on Flowers

The Consolida Genus Includes Larkspur 27.09.2012 2:00 ↓

Most of the larkspurs we grow in our gardens are annuals, but they readily self seed so they can become almost permanent residents of our gardens.

"Telling The Towns" By Carol Marks 23.09.2012 5:00 ↓

Carol reads her poems "Telling the Towns," "In Chicago," and "A Joyful Noise."

Music For Two 21.09.2012 8:13 ↓

Music for two: two lutes, two vihuelas and two new releases...

The Papery Appeal Of Limonium 20.09.2012 2:00 ↓

Limonium is the genus that includes plants with papery flowers commonly known as statice

Author and Professor Susan Gubar 17.09.2012 51:56 ↓

Patrick O’Meara speaks with Susan Gubar, author and distinguished professor emerita of English and Women’s Studies at Indiana University.

Tony Brewer Reads "Technology Abides" 16.09.2012 5:00 ↓

Tony reads his poems "Technology Abides" and "It's Good To Be Quiet and Have Thoughts."

Fireweed Thrives In Disturbed Soil 13.09.2012 2:00 ↓

The native perennial fireweed produces spikes of magenta flowers July through September.

A Musical Tour Of London 09.09.2012 59:00 ↓

We’re exploring some of the oldest musical centers of London.

"Banksy Wall" By Micah Ling 09.09.2012 4:58 ↓

Micah reads "Settlement," "Banksy," "Settlement," and "Banksy Wall" from her book Settlement.

Vivaldi's Il Teuzzone 07.09.2012 4:47 ↓

Jordi Savall leads the Concert des Nations and seven soloists in this Vivaldi opera set in China.

Former Iraq National Security Director Douglas A. Ollivant 07.09.2012 49:50 ↓

Owen Johnson talks with retired Army colonel Douglas A. Ollivant.

Anise 06.09.2012 2:00 ↓

Anise is one of our most ancient herbs, dating to before the birth of Christ.

Poetry And Conversation With Carol Marks 02.09.2012 11:59 ↓

Carol reads "On Not Writing Poems for a Year," "Silence," "All I Can Do," "A New Notebook," and "Lucky and Wild." Plus a conversation with the poet.

David Newell, Mr. McFeely from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 31.08.2012 53:07 ↓

Gena Asher interviews David Newell, the actor known to several generations for his role of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Unwelcome Bindweed 30.08.2012 2:00 ↓

All bindweeds have arrow shaped leaves on long stems, and their underground rhizomes are hard to dig up.

A Geography Of Hope By Nadine Pinede 26.08.2012 5:44 ↓

Nadine reads "A Geography of Hope" and "On Hunger."

Journalist Andrew Lam 24.08.2012 51:28 ↓

Gena Asher speaks with writer Andrew Lam, author of "Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora."

Comfrey 23.08.2012 2:00 ↓

Also known as knitbone, the name comfrey may come from the Latin word which means “knitting together” and refers to its use in healing fractures.

What's New: Six Recordings Worthy Of Your Early Music Collection 19.08.2012 59:00 ↓

We’ll hear music of Neidhart, Ockeghem, Pierre de la Rue, Falvetti and Vivaldi. Plus, a “classic” release, the first recording by the ensemble La Petite Bande.

"Leaving Is Not The Hard Part" By Tony Brewer 19.08.2012 5:00 ↓

Tony Brewer reads "Wine Country," "The Bibliophiles," and "Leaving is Not the Hard Part."

Caraway 16.08.2012 2:00 ↓

Modern researchers have confirmed that caraway oil has a mild antispasmodic effect in addition to its culinary appeal.

Author and Journalist David Margolick 14.08.2012 51:32 ↓

Owen Johnson speaks with Vanity Fair contributing editor David Margolick.

"Grapevines" By Carol Marks 12.08.2012 4:55 ↓

Carol Marks reads her poems "Grapevines," "Humility," "Belfry," and "You Know Where We Were."

Bach's St. John Passion 10.08.2012 9:16 ↓

Both recordings are beautifully done, but there are different choices in their interpretations which set each apart.

American Ginseng 09.08.2012 2:00 ↓

This is a plant that produces tiny greenish white flowers in June and July in an insignificant cluster. Bright red berries follow the flowers in late summer.