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Ep. 85 - Plant Conservation in the Modern Era
When it comes to conservation, plants have largely been overlooked. We tend to spend a lot more time with "charismatic" species of animal. For instan…
9 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 84 - Project Pine Cone and Other Botanical Adventures
Pine cones are fascinating structures. These scaly organs are the female reproductive structures of conifers. As children we collect them, throw them…
9 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 83 - The Sedge-isode
Sedges. This wonderfully diverse group of grass-like plants can be quite intimidating to those who are new to the world of plant identification. Sedg…
9 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 82 - Environmental Action: Putting Your Energy to Good Use
There are a lot of angry people out there. However, sitting on your couch and being apathetic is no good. Join me for a conversation with my good fri…
9 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 81 - Contemplations on Biocontrol
No matter where you stand on the topic of invasive species, they are a force we must reckon with. My guest on this episode is working intimately with…
9 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 80 - Lichens and Their Conservation
Lichens are everywhere and we hardly ever notice them. Aside from their beauty and interesting symbiotic relationships, lichens are also crucial comp…
9 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 79 - A Lifetime With Orchids
Today we are joined by Tom Mirenda. Tom has the unique position of Orchid Collections Specialist for the Smithsonian Institute. At somewhere around 8…
9 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 78 - A Focus On Native Bees
North America is home to a plethora of native bees. Sadly, they are a bit of a mystery. Overshadowed by non-native honey bees, many of our native spe…
9 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 77 - Native Plants and the Human Environment - A Landscape Architect's Perspective
Landscape architects have a unique position. They get to decide the way in which we utilize different plant species in the human environment. The pus…
9 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 76 - Broomrapes: A Celebration of an Interesting Family of Parasitic Plants
Parasites have earned themselves a bad reputation in our society. We often see them as nauseating freeloaders. This could not be farther from the tru…
9 years, 10 months ago