Ep 199. Wood Frogs Sing For Spring

Mary Stone shares the delight of Wood Frogs arriving in her pond and singing their mating calls. Previously, Bullfrogs and Spring Peepers were the only frog residences. Mary highlights the role of frogs and toads in pest control and as indicators of environmental health. She recalls her Frog Watch USA training, a simple way listeners can help count species in their neck of the woods to help save our wetlands. She wraps ups with a personal story about interning her friend Gene Martin's ashes in West Virginia, reflecting on the beauty of the journey and the joy and significance of being present in nature.Thank you for tuning in. Related Episodes, Posts, and Helpful Links:Wood Frogs Sing for Spring - Blog Post with stunning photos by Blaine RothauserEp 131. Ponds vs. Lakes and Vernal PoolsEp 30. Attracting Toads, Frog Watch USAAttracting Toads to Your Garden - Blog PostNJ Division of Fish & Wildlife PDF about Wood Frogs and Online Field Guide for Reptiles and AmphibiansPrevious Story about my friend Gene MartinEp 120. Blessing Moth & Bottle TreesA Magical Blessing Moth – Blog Post 8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at [email protected] can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode 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