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GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic GardeningTurn Off the Lights for Plants and PollinatorsIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Phyllis Gricus, about her research into light pollution's harmful effects on the garden. The plant profile is on Sundrops and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Planting a Garden Based on Your Birth Month by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 91: Outdoor Lightinghttps://w...
2025-05-3155 min
Light Pollution NewsMay 2025: Operation Daylight Forever!This month's guests:Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society.Phyllis Gricus, Principal of Landscape Design Studio, LLC.Michael Calhoun, Conservationist and Advocate.Bill's News Picks:Las Vegas sphere owners reportedly want to build "mini spheres" in other cities, Megan Townsend, MixMag. Blue Light Influences Negative Thoughts of Self, Sleep. Swarms of satellites are harming astronomy. Here’s how researchers are fighting back, Alexandra Witze, Nature. ‘Space Advertising’ Could Outshine the Stars—Unless It’s Banned First, Sharmila Kuthunur, Scientific American. Personal 24-hour light exposure pattern with obesity and ad...
2025-05-1953 min
Light Pollution NewsMay 2025: Mother Snowy Owl!This month's guests:Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society.Phyllis Gricus, Principal of Landscape Design Studio, LLC.Michael Calhoun, Conservationist and Advocate.Bill's News Picks:As a lamp you wear a hat, Stefan Oberwalleney, RBB24. From fireflies to fish, light pollution is damaging the environment – what can we do about it?, Emma Charlton, World Economic Forum. How young salmon navigate a gauntlet of danger en route to the sea, Science Daily. This trend for lighting up gardens may seem an inviting one, but it needs to be do...
2025-05-0549 min
Light Pollution News PodcastOperation Daylight Forever!This week, how does light make you feel? Can satellites change the chemistry of our atmosphere? And, did you know that you can buy old bridge lighting? A man in Queens did just that for…well most of…the Brooklyn Bridge.
This month, we welcome back conservationist Michael Calhoun, landscaper Phyllis Gricus, and astronomer Dr. Robert Massey!
2025-05-0500 minLight Pollution News PodcastOperation Daylight Forever!This week, how does light make you feel? Can satellites change the chemistry of our atmosphere? And, did you know that you can buy old bridge lighting? A man in Queens did just that for…well most of…the Brooklyn Bridge.
This month, we welcome back conservationist Michael Calhoun, landscaper Phyllis Gricus, and astronomer Dr. Robert Massey!
2025-05-0500 minLight Pollution News PodcastMother Snowy OwlJoin us today as we talk about some dark sky messaging fails, why salmon need you to switch the lights off, and…oh hey…streetlights with headdresses – what the!
This month, I welcome conservationist Michael Calhoun, garden landscaper Phyllis Gricus, and from the Royal Astronomical Society, Dr. Robert Massey!
2025-05-0500 minLight Pollution News PodcastMother Snowy OwlJoin us today as we talk about some dark sky messaging fails, why salmon need you to switch the lights off, and…oh hey…streetlights with headdresses – what the!
This month, I welcome conservationist Michael Calhoun, garden landscaper Phyllis Gricus, and from the Royal Astronomical Society, Dr. Robert Massey!
2025-05-0500 min