Judy Wagley
Midday Host and ProducerJudy Wagley is WCMU’s midday host, and is the producer of The Children’s Bookshelf from From the Ground Up! She guides listeners through their weekdays from 9am to 3pm.
Judy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music History, and has worked at public and commercial radio stations in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio and Grand Rapids and Gaylord, Michigan. Before moving to Mount Pleasant, she was a writer/photographer for the Gaylord Herald Times.
Judy Plays French horn in the Northern Michigan Brass Band, Central Michigan Area Concert Band and Gateway Band. She is an avid swimmer and gardener, and insists that plants—like people—thrive when they listen to classical music.
Judy joined WCMU's staff in December, 2018.
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Seed catalogs are often pretty, but can be intimidating! Fred Monroe from Monroe Family Organics in Alma chats with Judy about how to "decode" the information presented in seed catalogs.
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What can gardeners do while waiting for spring? Take care of those gardening tools! Christian Zummer, Horticulturist at Dow Gardens, shares some tips.
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Ten Little Rabbits written and illustrated by the late but never forgotten Maurice Sendak brings his wonderful talent to a new group of children. This counting book is designed for children 4-8 years of age and tells the story of Mino, a magician, who pulls rabbits out of his hat. However, the colorful rabbits do things their way. This book is a gift to a new generation of children, parents, and grandparents (HarperCollins Children’s Books) 2024.
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The USDA recent released a new version of its "Plant Hardiness Zone Map." Monica Jean, Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Educator, tells Judy why this map is important.
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Now is the time for indoor gardening, and houseplants are perfect for adding color and life to your space, and they help purify the air! Trent Bowen from Dow Gardens in Midland shares reason and tips for growing plants in your home.
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Matt Lindauer explains invasive plants and how to control them.
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If you have a pile of pine needles from your Christmas tree, Brent Crain from Michigan State University Extension says, "Use them as mulch!"
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Judy gets good advice from Laura Allen from Vander Sys Tree Farm on what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays.
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Jenn Kirts from the Chippewa Nature Center shares information about some of her favorite native plants that provide winter interest in the garden and landscape.
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Judy visits Dow Gardens in Midland to learn about these colorful Christmas plants from Debbie Anderson and Christian Zummer.