This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Kissam, “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva,” who shares her recent visit to the stunning Point Defiance Rose Garden in Tacoma, Washington. From the garden’s rich history and environmental significance to its natural beauty and community value, this conversation is a tribute to the Pacific Northwest’s floral charm. Discover how the region’s climate helps roses thrive, how nature and public spaces foster well-being, and why the garden is a perfect place for everything from peaceful picnics to family outings.

📖 Read Linda’s article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/point-defiance-rose-garden-in-tacoma/

🎧 Follow Linda’s podcast: https://lindakissam-foodwinetravel.podbean.com/

🌐 Follow Diva Linda’s adventures: https://allingoodtaste.info/

🎙️ Also listen on Big Blend’s Garden Gossip podcast channel: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Wander the World with Sharon,” award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz takes us on a journey through the picturesque Brandywine Valley in Chester County, Pennsylvania — the heart of America’s Garden Capital.

Explore the region’s rich heritage, from the legacy of the DuPont and Wyeth families to its thriving conservation efforts and artistic traditions. Sharon also shares insider travel tips and highlights must-see destinations like the world-renowned Longwood Gardens and Kennett Square, known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. Plus, get a taste of the area’s vibrant culinary scene and garden culture.

📝 Read the full article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discovering-chester-countys-brandywine-valley

🌍 More on Sharon K. Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com

📅 New episodes premiere the first Wednesday of every month at 12pm CST: https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com

🎧 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station & Garden Gossip channels: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

As part of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN PARTY Celebrations, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about artist Kevin Box’s origami-like pieces that range from small works to larger forms, the latter of which can be found in the enchanting outdoor sculpture gardens in Santa Fe, Orlando, and Tulsa. Read Debbie's story and check out the images of the art, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/origami-in-the-garden-is-a-feast-for-the-senses/

Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone " Podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/