{"podcast":{"title":"The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading","slug":"the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301","podcast_index_feed_id":7561301,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecompostpile/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.midcountyfeedstore.com/the-compost-pile","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecompostpile/20251023_051029_24c6276d2aa8d542f1219900fae2ff0c.png","author":"David Pool - Homestead & Organic Gardening Enthusiast","episode_count":41,"summary":"The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading explores all things gardening, homesteading, and organic gardening. Your Hosts, David Pool & Aaron Barnhill, will dive into pollinators, practical fundamentals, tips for success, and more. David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues. Aaron Barnhill is a seasoned cook and resident \"newer\" gardener, bringing up all the questions that David is used to and challenging him to learn even more with things he doesn't know. Join us on this adventure of all things gardening and more on The Compost Pile!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T22:17:03.818411+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301"},"episode":{"title":"How to Build a Pollinator Garden That ACTUALLY Works: Flowers, Herbs & Beneficial Insects for Zone 9","slug":"how-to-build-a-pollinator-garden-that-actually-works-flowers-herbs-beneficial-insects-for-zone-9","published_at":"2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/how-to-build-a-pollinator-garden-that-actually-works-flowers-herbs-beneficial-insects-for-zone-9","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thecompostpile/2857571","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/352488/2857571/thecompostpile/2026_05_26_02_51_15_4255c717-6415-43fc-8b0f-9f6e141e3612.mp3","summary":"Want more butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects in your garden? In this episode of The Compost Pile Podcast, David and Aaron break down how to intentionally design a pollinator garden that supports biodiversity, improves pollination, and creates a healthier ecosystem in your yard. We cover: Why plant clusters matter Best flower shapes for different pollinators Native plants vs. non-native plants Bloom timing and year-round color Herbs that attract pollinators AND beneficial insects Plants for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and more How to design a beautiful, functional pollinator space in Zone 9 Whether you grow vegetables, fruit trees, herbs, or ornamentals, adding pollinator-friendly plants can dramatically improve your garden’s health and productivity. Perfect for gardeners in Southeast Texas and other warm climates looking to create a thriving pollinator habitat naturally. #PollinatorGarden #GardeningPodcast #Zone9a #BeneficialInsects #ButterflyGarden #BeeFriendlyGarden #NativePlants #Homesteading #OrganicGardening #GardeningTips #TheCompostPile #Hummingbirds #Pollinators #SustainableGardening #GardenDesign","meta_description":"Want more butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects in your garden? In this episode of The Compost Pile Podcast, David and Aaron break down…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1658,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/episodes/how-to-build-a-pollinator-garden-that-actually-works-flowers-herbs-beneficial-insects-for-zone-9/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/how-to-build-a-pollinator-garden-that-actually-works-flowers-herbs-beneficial-insects-for-zone-9.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}