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Ep. 155 - Understanding Floral Chemistry
Episode 155
For Dr. Rob Raguso, the phrase "stop and smell the roses" takes on a whole new meaning. Dr. Raguso studies the intricate world of floral chemistry. Y…
8 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 154 - The Columnar Cacti Trifecta: My First Sonoran Experience
Episode 154
The Columnar Trifecta: the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), the organ pipe (Stenocereus thurberi) and the senita (Pachycereus schottii) - Organ Pipe Nat…
8 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 153 - Botany & Culture at Longwood Gardens
My guest today is plant breeder, horticulturist, and botanical explorer Dr. Peter Zale. As part of the research staff at Longwood Gardens, Dr. Zale i…
8 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 152 - Forests, Ozone, and Earth's Largest Mass Extinction
Episode 152
The End-Permian Extinction occurred some 252 million years ago. It has been referred to as "the day the earth nearly died. It is estimated that the …
8 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 151 - On The Ledge With Jane Perrone
Episode 151
I love houseplants which is why I am so excited for my guest this week. Joining us is the one and only Jane Perrone. Jane is the host of the amazing …
8 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 150 - Growing the Amazon Spheres
Episode 150
The Amazon Spheres are all about changing the "character of a workplace and an extended conversation about what is typically missing from urban offic…
8 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 149 - Are These Herbs Working feat. Erin & Erin from This Podcast Will Kill You
Episode 149
Today we are joined by Erin and Erin from This Podcast Will Kill You to take a closer look at a few herbs that are commonly used by us humans. In thi…
8 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 148 - Cecropia Trees, Ant Bodyguards, and Collective Personality
Episode 148
Plants, being sessile organisms, must go to great lengths to protect themselves from herbivores. Sometimes this takes the form of spines or thorns, s…
8 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 147 - Inspiring the World Through Plants
Episode 147
My guest today is entrepreneur, author, and gardening enthusiast Summer Rayne Oakes. Summer fell in love with plants at an early age and has always f…
8 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 146 - Vascular Plants of the World feat. Maarten Christenhusz, Mark Chase, and Michael Fay
Episode 146
How does one create an encyclopedia of the vascular plants of the world? My guests today are here to discuss exactly that. Joining us are Dr.'s Maart…
8 years, 6 months ago