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Ep. 105 - Talking Soil With Author Paul Bogard
The soils beneath our feet comprise a complex ecosystem in and of themselves. Soils support literally every major ecosystem on this planet. Despite a…
9 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 104 - Rock gardens, alpines, and aquatics, oh my!
I don't think I have to say that my favorite people are plant people. Joining us today is Tom Freeth, the man in charge of the rock, alpine, and aqua…
9 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 103 - The Trout Lily Project
Calling all citizen scientists! The Trout Lilt Project needs your help! Joining us today is Dr. Emily Austen, a post doc at the University of Ottawa.…
9 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 102 - Building a Flora of Syria
Did you know that there are many regions around the world that incomplete floras? Syria is one such place and my guest today is working very hard on …
9 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 101 - Life at an Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center
Today we get a sneak peak of what its like to work at a germplasm lab. Joining us is Andy Schenkel, a research assistant at The Ohio State University…
9 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 100 - A Tour of My Plant Collection
Wow, 100 episodes! I can't thank you enough. Your support over the last few years really means the world to me. In celebration of this milestone I th…
9 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 99 - Living Collections: Exploring Ex Situ Conservation at Kew Gardens
This week we are joined by Kew Horticulturist Andrew Luke for a conversation about the importance of living plant collections. Ex situ conservation i…
9 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 98 - Our Changing Planet, a Paleobotanical Perspective
I have always loved fossils, which is why I am so excited about my guest this week. Joining us from the University of Washington is Dr. Caroline Strö…
9 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 97 - Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs!
On this episode we are taking a dive into the world of bulbs. In order to find out more about the various plants that fall under this category, I rea…
9 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 96 - Guam's Changing Forests
Guam is a sort of poster child for invasive species. Following the accidental introduction of the brown tree snake, this tiny Pacific Island lost nea…
9 years, 6 months ago