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Ep. 255 - Wild Hydrangeas of the World
Episode 255
The name "Hydrangea" most often conjures up images of medium sized shrubs adorned with pom poms of bright blue or pink flowers. Our exposure to this …
6 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 254 - Native Plant Trust
Episode 254
Native Plant Trust has one major goal in mind: conserving and promoting New England's native plants. Founded in 1900, Native Plant Trust is America's…
6 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 253 - Earth's First Forests
Episode 253
The Devonian Period was for plants what the Cambrian Period was for animals. Land plants really started to experiment with new forms of growth some 3…
6 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 252 - Plant Conservation at a Zoo
Episode 252
A zoo getting involved in plant conservation? Sounds pretty radical but that is exactly what the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is doing. These efforts…
6 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 251 - A Florida Moth Keeping Invasive Species in Check
Episode 251
The movement of species around the globe is akin to opening Pandora's Box. Once an invasive species becomes established, it can be very difficult, if…
6 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 250 - Nature's Best Hope: a conversation with Dr. Doug Tallamy
Episode 250
With his first book, "Bringing Nature Home," Dr. Doug Tallamy managed to distill decades worth of ecological science into a compelling story of the e…
6 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 249 - Wetland Conservation and Restoration
Episode 249
Wetlands have a disproportionate effect on a global scale. Whether you are concerned with habitat, wildlife, or human health, the world needs healthy…
6 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 248 - Namaqualand Succulents & Their Pollinators
Episode 248
Florent Grenier fell in love with plants at an early age but it was a trip to South Africa as a teenager that change the course of his life forever. …
6 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 247 - The Stories That Tree Rings Can Tell
Episode 247
Counting the rings of a tree can be so much fun. In the temperate zone, each ring marks a year in that tree's life. However, if you know what to look…
6 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 246 - Finding Meaning in Gardening
Episode 246
For author, gardener, and landscape designer Georgina Reid, gardening is more than a hobby. It is a way of connecting with the natural world. Gardeni…
6 years, 7 months ago