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The Garden Thyme Podcast

Mikaela Boley, Rachel Rhodes, Emily Zobel

Booking Overview

A monthly university-extension gardening education show focused on practical horticulture, native plants, and seasonal garden care, with mostly host-led episodes and occasional interviews with subject-matter specialists. PR agencies can credibly pitch knowledgeable horticulturists, turfgrass specialists, foresters, and native-plant or pollinator experts; booking is likely low difficulty for qualified professionals, though guest slots appear occasional.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 12.9k subscribers

Instagram: 8.9k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

umegardenpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Mikaela Boley - Principal Agent Associate for Horticulture with University of Maryland Extension in Talbot County.

Rachel Rhodes - Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture with University of Maryland Extension in Queen Anne's County.

Emily Zobel - Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture with University of Maryland Extension in Dorchester County.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical subject-matter expertise in horticulture, turfgrass, forestry, agriculture, native plants, or related environmental topics; university extension specialists and comparable experts are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Geoffrey Rinehart - Fall Lawn Care, Including Seeding, Aeration, Fertilizing, Mowing, And Common Lawn-care Mistakes.

Daniel Pratson - Maryland Forests, Their Importance, And Ways Landowners Can Support Forest Ecosystems.

Recent Topics

Gardening, Horticulture, Native Plants, Lawn Care, Pollinators

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Garden Thyme Podcast
:

Oct 2026 Parasitic Plants - Parasitsm is the Most Sincerest Form of Flattery

October 16, 2026

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we’re chatting all about something sinister in our gardens, landscapes, and environment. PARASITIC PLANTS! Most plants get the energy they need from the sun through photosynthesis, but some get their nutrition by stealing it from another plant instead. In this month episode we cover what is parasitism, how it works among plants and highlight some native parasitic plants. We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: BeechdropsBug of the Month:  El...

Sept 2026 Turf Grass Lawn Care

September 14, 2026

  Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we’re joined by Geoffrey Rinehart with the University of Maryland, and he’s guiding us on getting down to the roots of fall lawn care: when to seed, how to aerate and fertilize, why mowing still matters, and which common lawn-care mistakes can leave you feeling less than mow-tivated come spring.  Resource used in this episode: Maryland turf grass variety recommendations Fertilizer CalculatorUME HGIC Website on turf grassWe also have our : Native...

August 2026: Forests with Dr. Daniel Pratson

August 19, 2026

 Hello Listener,  In this month's episode, we're joined by Dr. Daniel Pratson, a natural resources specialist with the University of Maryland Extension, talking all about the forests of Maryland.  We ask about how many forests are there in Maryland? Why they are so important? What can landowner do to help this unique ecosystem.  Resource used in this episode:   National forest owner survey: https://research.fs.usda.gov/programs/nwos Maryland Five-Million Trees Initiative: https://dn...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Garden Thyme Podcast?

The Garden Thyme Podcast is hosted by Mikaela Boley and Rachel Rhodes. Its publicly listed email is umegardenpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Garden Thyme Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Garden Thyme Podcast: umegardenpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Garden Thyme Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Garden Thyme Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Garden Thyme Podcast?

The Garden Thyme Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical subject-matter expertise in horticulture, turfgrass, forestry, agriculture, native plants, or related environmental topics; university extension specialists and comparable experts are a strong fit. Recent guests include Geoffrey Rinehart and Daniel Pratson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Garden Thyme Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Garden Thyme Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Gardening, Horticulture, Native Plants, Lawn Care, and Pollinators. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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