Big Blend Radio

Manuel and Olga Jimenez - Woodlake Botanical Garden in Central California

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country.
Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty with fruit trees, row crops, and vegetable patches, along with ornamental shrubs, roses, and flower beds. It is wheelchair accessible, and right next to Bravo Lake. It's a beautiful garden to spend time in, as well as a great place to learn about central California plants. Follow the Garden on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodlakeBotanicalGardens 
This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council. More: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

Tim Arnold - Super Connected Album

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, UK solo artist Tim Arnold talks about his new concept album SUPER CONNECTED that lifts a magnifying glass up to the technology vs. humanity debate! Conceived with guidance from Arnold’s mentors Kevin Godley and the late Lindsay Kemp, the album fuses tech addiction, consumerism, family trauma, and compassion for those affected by screen dependency into 12 new songs. Produced by Arnold with additional production from Jethro Tull bassist Jonathan Noyce, the album spans an elective mix of genres, and includes a vocal cameo from actor Stephen Fry on Track 6 “A Commercial Break”.
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PoKziLwEL48 
SUPER CONNECTED is also a feature length film drama directed by Arnold in collaboration with the designers of Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and Kate Bush’s "The Line, The Cross and The Curve." 
More at: http://www.superconnected.technology/ 

Summer Grilling & Gift Giving with Melissas’s Produce

From Charenteis Melons and Giant Portabello Mushrooms to Sugar Mangos and Coconut, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on summer fruits and vegetables to enjoy anytime, but especially for barbecuing and grilling, and a look at some delicious gift baskets. Featured guests are Robert Schueller of Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article with her suggestions here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/summer-bbq-season-2023-is-finally-here/ 
WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/A7zx9sX-R94 
Melissa’s specializes in bringing the world’s best farm-fresh produce to a market near you.  With over 1000 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits, organic products, and vegetables from around the globe. More: https://www.melissas.com/ 
Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-linda-kissam 

Joel Karsten - Author of Straw Bale Gardens Complete

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features straw bale gardening pioneer features Joel Karsten. His book, "Straw Bale Gardens Complete, Updated Edition: Breakthrough Method for Growing Vegetables Anywhere, Earlier and with No Weeding," is out now through Cool Springs Press. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lJDNhOC20zA 
Karsten’s method requires less maintenance and weeding, and because of the raised height, makes gardening more accessible for seniors who can’t do the hard physical work of gardening, he explains. The method works in any climate and for nearly every vegetable crop, and doesn’t require any soil at all, so it can be done on concrete, asphalt or even on a rooftop.
More at https://strawbalegardens.com/ 

Ivan Levin - National Park Trust Military Family Programs

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's Military Family Programs. 
National Park Trust supports military communities, including active military and Gold Star Families, military family survivors, veterans, and others. They provide these dedicated servicemen and women and their families with memorable outdoor park experiences in a variety of public parks, lands, and waters nationwide. More: https://parktrust.org/overview/military-family-programs/ 

Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers who Support Veterans and Active Military

This episode of Big Blend Radio features innkeepers who support veterans and active military through special programs such as providing free and discounted stays and sending baked goods and care supplies to soldiers who are deployed. On this podcast, hear about the inns and the beautiful communities they are located in, and how each inn supports the military. FEATURED GUESTS: * Steve & Karen Wilson, The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. https://www.lion-rose.com/* Tiffany Bertram, Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas. https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/* Judey Truitt, The Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen, Virginia. https://vacliffeinn.com/* Kathleen Panek, Gillum House Bed & Breakfast in Shinnston, West Virginia. https://gillumhouse.com/* Dana Underwood, Stuart Avenue Inn in Kalamazoo, Michigan. https://www.stuartavenueinn.com* Mikelyn Wustman, The Bird & Butterfly Inn in Jasper, Texas. https://thebirdandbutterflyinn.com/* Susan Harman, 5 Ojo Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. https://5ojo.com/Please visit these websites to learn more about the two main military support programs the inns collaborate with:* B&Bs for Vets: https://bandbsforvets.org/* Soldiers Angels: https://soldiersangels.org/ 

Brian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms Album Supports Veterans

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Part 2 of the "Brothers in Arms" conversation with multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin. Hear about his latest Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" that was inspired by those military soldiers who have fought for their country, and, how partial proceeds from the sales go to the Fisher House Foundation who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized. DONATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdze82za 
Nominated for four Josie Awards, the "Brothers in Arms" features iconic guitarists including Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band).  Brian Tarquin, a one-man army, composed, produced and performed all guitar melodies, solos, bass, rhythm guitars and used session drummer Reggie Pryor. 
Info:Part One of the conversation: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guitarist-brian-tarquin-brothers-in-arms-album/ https://www.bhpmusic.com/ https://www.briantarquin.com/ https://fisherhouse.org/ 

Lance Laber - Summer Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display this summer at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/artist-ted-degrazia