Ep 132. Shagbark Hickories and Nutty Mast Years

It's a nutty time! When nuts are abundant, it's called a Mast Year. In this episode, we chat about what triggers Mast Years, somewhat mysterious, and Shagbark Hickory's three-year cycle of nuts. Shagbark Hickory are not often landscape trees-- what's beautiful to some is messy to others. But wildlife loves them. Find out why you may, too.  We wrap up with the wisdom that we are one with nature and how significant our role can be in helping each other, helping nature, and being kind.  Related Stories (and Episodes) and Helpful Links:     ·         Shagbark Hickory and Mast Years·         Why Critters Cross the Road·         Fruits and Veggies near Black Walnut·         Ep 32. Juglone Companions, Fascinating Fasciation·         Ep 07. Swarming Blackbirds, Winter Folklore, Thankfulness·         Swarming Common Grackles     8888 I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at [email protected]. Thanks so much for tuning in. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStoneEpisode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                 AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column:  Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone  Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page