Bob chats with Doug Tallamy about his latest book The Nature of Oaks. The book shows you what to look for on and near oak trees every month of the year. Hear a few of the amazing stories of oaks. If you have or want oaks in your yard or just want to appreciate their irreplaceable role in the health of our environment this podcast will inspire you to learn more about this magnificent tree.
Books by Doug Tallamy are published by Timber Press:
- The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
- Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard
- Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
- The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden with Rick Darke
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Related episodes: Northern Red Oak and Blue Jays are Not Blue
Special thanks to Cincinnati realtors Molly and Sara at Haven Home Group (Coldwell Banker Realty) for sponsoring this episode.
Acorns and oak leaves 
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Bob,
I loved this podcast. I’m up for doing the front yard, nature style. I think I’ll start with native grasses. The plant shop at Corbley and Clough opens this Friday. I’ll start there.
Please.let me know the plants you guys are considering.
We
Do you have any viable red oak seeds left? May I have some?
Jody
Glad you liked the podcast neighbor! Not sure if I have viable red oak seeds but you are welcome to try some. I will be sure to let listeners know in a podcast or email what plants we chose for under our oak tree in the front yard.
Excellent. Thank you so much.