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Ep. 332 - The Ecology of Douglas Fir
Episode 332
In this episode, we celebrate one of the most venerable conifers in North America - the Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). This wide ranging specie…
4 years, 11 months ago
Ep. 331 - Unraveling Quillwort Mysteries
Episode 331
Their ancestors once dominated the coal swamps of the Carboniferous Period, growing into massive trees that could reach upwards of 160 feet (50 m) in…
5 years ago
Ep. 330 - Horticultural Taxonomy
Episode 330
Have you ever walked through a plant nursery or garden center and wondered about who keeps track of all those named varieties, selections, and cultiv…
5 years ago
Ep. 329 - A Closer Look at Algae
Episode 329
It's important to give credit to the small but important things in life, like algae! In this episode we dive under the microscope lens with Julia Van…
5 years ago
Ep. 328 - Behind the Scenes at Prairie Moon Nursery
Episode 328
In this episode, we explore how a small native seed company selling native plant seeds out of their living room grew into one of the biggest native p…
5 years ago
Ep. 327 - A Rallying Cry for Restoration
Episode 327
The United Nations kicked off 2021 is a rallying cry for restoring ecosystems around the globe. The so-called UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a…
5 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 326 - Trillium Diversity: A Story of Ants & Seed Dispersal
Episode 326
This episode explores the amazing world of Trillium diversity. This charismatic genus is incredible in its own right, but what makes it so diverse on…
5 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 325 - Toxic Soils & Drinking Water From Rocks
Episode 325
Everyone needs a bit of calcium in their diet, but too much of it can cause serious health issues. The same is true for plants. Growing in soils high…
5 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 324 - Palms Through Deep Time
Episode 324
Palms (Arecaceae) are among the best known and easily recognizable groups of plants on Earth. Their diversity is staggering and they play important r…
5 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 323 - Cacti, Microbes, and More!
Episode 323
Cacti may appear like strong, independent organisms but that simply isn't the case. No organism operates in a vacuum and cacti are no exception to th…
5 years, 2 months ago