Treemendous

Plants will always thrive when planted in their ideal conditions. Knowing the growing zone that you live in can help inform your decisions of what to plant and when to plant it. This week we're discussing growing zones, aka climate zones, aka hardiness zones, as defined by the USDA, and what they mean for your crops or home garden. Topics include humidity, micro climates, Nor'easter storms, and the frankly staggering range of zones that cover Maui.

Last year we created a book club and started by reading the Harry Potter series. Listen in as we discuss our houses and patronuses, favourite books, least favourite characters, and what the series means to each of us. Featuring special guest Nate Banks!

The tables have turned as Brady sits down to interview his lovely fiancée Katharine, and learn more about what it's like working in a nursery. We talk about plant care, navigating customer service amongst a global pandemic, and whether or not it's annoying being everyone's local plant expert.

Does the candle smell like compost? Do you have a regular flushy toilet? On this episode of the Treemendous Quiz Show we ask Brady 10 important questions about the art of composting, before Katharine swoops in with all the correct answers.

Tune in as we discuss the history of the world’s most romantic flower, including how to grow and maintain your own rose garden. Afterwards, we’ll answer the age old question - why do roses have thorns?

It's the final Tremendous episode of 2020! We sit down to discuss things like the goals that we set going into it, how well we did at crossing them off, and then look ahead to what we'd like to accomplish in 2021.

Wreaths, holly, and everything jolly. It's a holiday themed episode as we look back into the history of the pre-Christmas wreath, share tips for building and decorating your own, and how they can help make your space warm and comforting this holiday season. Later on we're joined by a special guest to discuss the thread that connects wreaths with cults and a popular horror movie. Would it surprise you to learn that the word prancing is included?

It's time for Katharine's specialist subject as we do another dive into house plants. We talk about caring for your plants in the fall and winter, common pests and how to treat them, and discuss the effects of house plants as a therapeutic tool while the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on. Resources: House of Plants Houseplants offer therapy amid pandemic stress How to propogate plants at home Seth Rogen to launch cannabis brand called Houseplant

Things are a little more laid back this week as Katharine sits down to interview her lovely fiancée Brady and learn some more about what he does for a living. We talk about the differences between web and mobile design, how work has been changed by Covid-19, and look to the future both personally and professionally.

We start off with an important update before diving into the importance of distinguishing between a monocot and a dicot, discussing the lifecycle of plants, and the details of pollination. Afterwards Brady gives some background and history on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, we compare the idea of Victory Gardens with the Battle of Dunkirk, and finish off with some common seed related questions. Resources The Complete Guide of Savings Seeds by Cheryl Moore-Gough and Robert E. Gough Svalbard Global Seed Vault

It's an all autumn affair as we dive into the history of the jack-o'-lantern, the pros and cons of pumpkin patches, growing your own pumpkins at home, and try to guess the weight of the largest pumpkin in Katharine's yard.

Covid Catchup Treemendous has gone remote! We're back in the saddle talking about the long and frustrating delay, exciting life changes, adapting to a new recording setup, and getting back into the groove of regular content.

Holiday Plants We learn the abridged history of Christmas trees, a primer on the origin of poinsettias with some tips for taking care of them in the Pacific Northwest, and why mistletoe may actually be horrible. Afterwards we review our 2019 in podcasting and talk about the future of Treemendous."Even the most humble gift, if given with love, will be acceptable in his eyes."This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Etymology and Nomenclature Where do plant names come from? Where does the word "plant" come from? Who decides how things get named? We discuss it all while playing a new game called NAME THAT PLANT!PLUS: Favourite plants and a deep dive on a major metropolitan city build on a foundation of greenery and nature. Species Arecaceae Nymphaeaceae Solanum tuberosum Euphorbia milii Acer saccharum Cannabaceae "Whatever men may say, our wilderness flourishes as a garden, and our desert springs like a green field."

Poisonous Plants Green means go, baby! This week we figure out which common foods and snacks can kill you, what to look out for in an everyday garden, a fresh edition of Untitled Treemendous Game Show™, and a brand new jingle! Species Lily of the Valley Dieffenbachia Hydrangea White Hemlock Giant Hogweed Poison Ivy Resources The Alnwick Garden

#OffTopic The Computer Has it WrongNo we're not dead, yes it's been a while! We're back with an #OffTopic episode of LOST trivia for Brady - the worlds #1 LOST fan. Can he go 16/16?Warning: Spoilers, duh, for the first few seasons of LOST.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Alcohol We set the record straight and then talk about some plants that can be turned into alcohol. Was it a good idea to get drunk while recording? Come on in and find out! Species Agave → Tequila Wormwood → Absinthe Grapes → Wine Hops → Beer And now for the bonus round! Wine and fruit juice → Brandy Sugar cane and molasses → Rum Rice → Sake Potato → Vodka This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

#OffTopic We Disagreed on Who Would Burn the House DownTesting our new audio setup with an #OffTopic episode and playing a game called Who's More Likely To?This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Herbs We talk about growing and preserving herbs, edible flowers, watering plants in general, and starting a garden on your apartment balcony!Bonus: Our first recurring segment! Species Basil Garlic Juniper Berries Parsley Cilantro Resources The Cooks Herb Garden by Jeff Cox & Marie-Pierre Moine This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

House Plants We talk about common house plants and how to care for them! Species Peace Lily Croton Pork and Beans Succulent Air Plant Snake Plant Resources Plant Kween on Instagram Jamie's Jungle on Instagram Hilton Carter on Instagram This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Prehistoric Flora We talk about the difference between flora and fauna, carnivorous plants, the resilience of the ginkgo, dinosaurs, and go on a tangent about crocodiles.Note: it's our first episode and the audio levels are a bit mucky. We're learning how to podcast as we go so please bear with us. Resources The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusette The Big Bad Book of Botany by Michael Largo Bükkábrány Mummified Forest This podcast is powered by Pinecast.