Podcasts about botanist

Peter Raven's industry was staggering. He did a massive survey of plants in China; he advised several US presidents and the Dalai Lama; he rescued the Missouri Botanical Garden from neglect, bringing it world renown. His former student, Peter Bernhardt, sings his praises — in the interests of encouraging young people to study the vital discipline of botany.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Harmony: A Botanist's Journey from Lab to Tulip Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-09-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de zomer, wanneer de zon vroeg opkomt en laat ondergaat, stond Bram op de tulpenboerderij in Lisse.En: In the heart of summer, when the sun rises early and sets late, Bram stood on the tulip farm in Lisse.Nl: Voor hem strekte zich een tapijt van kleuren uit: rijen feloranje, dieprood en zachtroze tulpen dansten in de zachte bries.En: Before him stretched a carpet of colors: rows of bright orange, deep red, and soft pink tulips danced in the gentle breeze.Nl: De lucht was doordrenkt met de zoete geur van bloemen.En: The air was filled with the sweet scent of flowers.Nl: Bram was een jonge botanicus uit Amsterdam.En: Bram was a young botanist from Amsterdam.Nl: Hij had zich altijd tussen boeken en laboratoria bevonden, maar hier op deze boerderij, wilde hij de rust en schoonheid van de natuur ervaren.En: He had always been surrounded by books and laboratories, but here on this farm, he wanted to experience the peace and beauty of nature.Nl: Hij kreeg hulp van Kees en Anna, de vriendelijke boerderij-eigenaren.En: He received help from Kees and Anna, the friendly farm owners.Nl: Kees was een oudere man met wijze ogen en een glimlach die je meteen geruststelde.En: Kees was an older man with wise eyes and a smile that immediately put you at ease.Nl: Anna was energiek en lachte altijd, haar handen vol met bloemen.En: Anna was energetic and always laughing, her hands full of flowers.Nl: Elke ochtend hielp Bram met de oogst.En: Every morning, Bram helped with the harvest.Nl: Zijn handen waren niet gewend aan het werk, maar hij genoot van de eenvoud van de taak.En: His hands were not used to the work, but he enjoyed the simplicity of the task.Nl: De tulpen plukken in het ochtendlicht gaf hem een gevoel van vrede dat hij in de stad nooit had ervaren.En: Picking tulips in the morning light gave him a sense of peace he had never experienced in the city.Nl: Maar diep van binnen voelde hij ook druk.En: But deep inside, he also felt pressure.Nl: Zijn collega's in Amsterdam vroegen zich af wanneer hij terug zou komen.En: His colleagues in Amsterdam wondered when he would return.Nl: Ze hadden de onderzoeksresultaten nodig.En: They needed the research results.Nl: Op een ochtend, terwijl Bram in het veld werkte, brak de zon door de horizon.En: One morning, while Bram was working in the field, the sun broke through the horizon.Nl: De lucht gloeide in tinten oranje en roze.En: The sky glowed in shades of orange and pink.Nl: Bram stopte en keek omhoog.En: Bram stopped and looked up.Nl: Het uitzicht was adembenemend.En: The view was breathtaking.Nl: Op dat moment begreep hij dat sommige dingen niet in laboratoria te vinden zijn.En: At that moment, he understood that some things cannot be found in laboratories.Nl: De schoonheid van de natuur kon niet altijd worden gemeten of geanalyseerd.En: The beauty of nature could not always be measured or analyzed.Nl: Het was er gewoon, om te bewonderen en van te genieten.En: It was simply there, to admire and enjoy.Nl: Dat moment veranderde Bram.En: That moment changed Bram.Nl: Hij besloot zijn verblijf op de boerderij te verlengen.En: He decided to extend his stay on the farm.Nl: In plaats van snel terug te keren naar de stad, wilde hij de balans vinden.En: Instead of quickly returning to the city, he wanted to find balance.Nl: Hij zou zijn tijd verdelen tussen Amsterdam en Lisse.En: He would divide his time between Amsterdam and Lisse.Nl: Zo kon hij zijn onderzoek voortzetten terwijl hij de rust van het platteland omarmde.En: This way, he could continue his research while embracing the tranquility of the countryside.Nl: Aan het einde van de zomer had Bram niet alleen geleerd hoe hij tulpen moest oogsten, maar ook hoe hij zijn leven in evenwicht kon brengen.En: By the end of the summer, Bram had not only learned how to harvest tulips but also how to balance his life.Nl: De boerderij en de stad, wetenschap en natuur - samen vormden ze een harmonieus geheel.En: The farm and the city, science and nature - together they formed a harmonious whole.Nl: En iedere keer als hij terugkeerde naar de tulpenvelden, voelde hij zich eindelijk thuis.En: And every time he returned to the tulip fields, he finally felt at home. Vocabulary Words:heart: hartstretched: strektecarpet: tapijtbreeze: briesbotanist: botanicussurrounded: bevondenpeace: rustlaboratories: laboratoriaenergetic: energiekharvest: oogsthorizon: horizonbreathtaking: adembenemendanalyzed: geanalyseerdembracing: omarmdetranquility: rustdivided: verdeeldebalance: evenwichtwise: wijzesmile: glimlachview: uitzichtunderstood: begreepresults: resultatenharmony: harmonieusextend: verlengensimplicity: eenvoudmeasured: gemetenadmire: bewonderenembraced: omarmdeformed: vormdenfinally: eindelijk

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery of the Missing Plant: A Botanist's Quest in Shinjuku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-08-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが降り注ぐ新宿御苑。その広大な庭には、日本庭園、フランス庭園、そしてイギリス風景式庭園が見事に調和しています。En: The Natsu sun shines down on Shinjuku Gyoen, where the expansive garden beautifully harmonizes Japanese, French, and English-style landscapes.Ja: 庭園は色とりどりの花でいっぱいで、オボン祭りを待つ提灯の柔らかい光が訪れる人々を暖かく迎えます。En: The garden is filled with colorful flowers, and the soft light of lanterns, waiting for the Obon festival, warmly welcomes visitors.Ja: アイコは庭園の中央に立ち、心配そうな顔をしていました。En: Aiko stood in the center of the garden, looking worried.Ja: 彼女はこの場所で働く熱心な植物学者です。En: She is a dedicated botanist working at this location.Ja: 普段は静かに植物の世話をしていましたが、今は特別な仕事を任されています。En: Usually, she quietly cared for the plants, but now she has a special task to fulfill.Ja: 近づいた植物展のために、希少な植物を見つけなければなりません。En: She must find a rare plant for the upcoming plant exhibition.Ja: でも、その植物がなくなったのです。En: However, that plant has gone missing.Ja: 「アイコさん、お話があります。」声をかけたのは、警備主任のヒロシです。En: "Aiko-san, I have something to discuss with you." It was Keibi Shunin no Hiroshi, the security chief, who spoke.Ja: ヒロシは周囲をよく見渡し、慎重に話しました。En: Hiroshi surveyed the surroundings carefully and spoke cautiously.Ja: 「この事件、簡単ではありません。」En: "This incident isn't simple."Ja: その隣には、ボタンを手に持ったリナが立っています。En: Beside him stood Rina, holding a peony in her hand.Ja: リナは勤勉な植物学者ですが、実はその植物に特別な思いを抱いています。En: Rina is a diligent botanist, but she secretly harbors special feelings toward that plant.Ja: アイコは彼女を少し疑っていましたが、今は少しでも仲間が欲しい。En: Aiko was slightly suspicious of her, but right now she needed any ally she could get.Ja: 日々、庭園には多くの観光客が訪れ、調査は難航していました。En: Every day, many tourists visit the garden, making the investigation challenging.Ja: しかし、アイコは決心しました。En: However, Aiko made up her mind.Ja: 「ヒロシさん、リナさん、一緒に探しませんか？」En: "Hiroshi-san, Rina-san, shall we search together?"Ja: 皆は協力して園内を調べます。En: Everyone cooperated to investigate the park.Ja: アイコは疑いの気持ちを捨て、思い切り働きました。En: Aiko put aside her doubts and worked wholeheartedly.Ja: でも、時間は刻々と迫っていました。En: But time was running out.Ja: オボン祭りはもうすぐです。En: The Obon festival was just around the corner.Ja: ある日、リナは静かに秘密を打ち明けました。En: One day, Rina quietly revealed a secret.Ja: 「実は、あの植物は私の家族の歴史に関係があるんです。En: "In fact, that plant is related to my family's history.Ja: その植物があった場所までの道を知っています。」En: I know the path to where it was."Ja: アイコは驚きましたが、彼女の目には嘘がありませんでした。En: Aiko was surprised, but there was no deceit in her eyes.Ja: ヒロシもリナを信じることに決めました。En: Hiroshi also decided to trust Rina.Ja: 秘密の道を辿り、探し続けた三人。En: The three of them followed the secret path and continued their search.Ja: ようやく、その植物を見つけ出しました。En: Finally, they found the plant.Ja: 展示会の直前、間に合いました。En: It made it just in time for the exhibition.Ja: その結果、アイコの努力は園の管理者に認められました。En: As a result, Aiko's efforts were recognized by the garden's management.Ja: 彼女は自信を持つようになり、他の人を信じることの大切さも学びました。En: She gained confidence and learned the importance of trusting others.Ja: 共に成し遂げる事の意義を実感し、彼女の心には新たな強さが芽生えたのです。En: Realizing the significance of accomplishing things together, a new strength blossomed in her heart.Ja: 新宿御苑に流れる夏の風は、さらに穏やかにその成功を祝福していました。En: The summer breeze flowing through Shinjuku Gyoen gently celebrated their success. Vocabulary Words:expansive: 広大なharmonizes: 調和していますbotanist: 植物学者dedicated: 熱心なfulfill: 任されていますexhibition: 展示missing: なくなったsecurity chief: 警備主任surveyed: 見渡しcautiously: 慎重にharbors: 抱いていますdiligent: 勤勉なsuspicious: 疑っていましたinvestigation: 調査cooperated: 協力してwholeheartedly: 思い切りreveal: 打ち明けましたdeceit: 嘘trust: 信じるsecret path: 秘密の道recognized: 認められましたconfidence: 自信significance: 意義accomplishing: 成し遂げるblossomed: 芽生えたwarmly welcomes: 暖かく迎えますsurroundings: 周囲challenging: 難航festival: 祭りefforts: 努力

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Harmony in Nature: A Botanist & Artist's Creative Partnership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede over Botanisk Have i København.En: The sun shone over the Botanisk Have in København.Da: Luften var varm, og der duftede af sommerblomster.En: The air was warm, and there was a scent of summer flowers.Da: Johan og Klara gik forsigtigt i haven.En: Johan and Klara walked carefully through the garden.Da: Blomsterne var i fuldt flor, og grønne planter strakte sig mod himlen.En: The flowers were in full bloom, and green plants stretched towards the sky.Da: Det var her, de mødtes for at planlægge deres projekt.En: It was here that they met to plan their project.Da: Johan, en grundig botaniker, elskede struktur.En: Johan, a meticulous botanist, loved structure.Da: Han bar en mappe med papirer og en notesblok.En: He carried a folder with papers and a notebook.Da: Ved siden af gik Klara, en kunstner, med en skitseblok under armen.En: Next to him walked Klara, an artist, with a sketchpad under her arm.Da: Hun søgte inspiration fra naturen omkring sig.En: She sought inspiration from the nature around her.Da: De satte sig på en bænk tæt ved den lille dam.En: They sat on a bench near the small pond.Da: Vandets rislen skabte en rolig baggrundslyd.En: The trickling of water created a calm background sound.Da: "Vi har brug for en plan," sagde Johan alvorligt.En: "We need a plan," said Johan seriously.Da: "Hvis vi ønsker, at projektet skal lykkes, skal alt være organiseret."En: "If we want the project to succeed, everything must be organized."Da: Klara nikkede, men hendes tanker sværmede omkring blomsterfarver og unikke former.En: Klara nodded, but her thoughts swirled around flower colors and unique shapes.Da: "Jeg har brug for frihed til at lade mig inspirere," svarede hun.En: "I need freedom to let myself be inspired," she replied.Da: "Tegningerne bliver bedst, når jeg følger min intuition."En: "The drawings turn out best when I follow my intuition."Da: Johan kiggede på hende med et skævt smil.En: Johan looked at her with a wry smile.Da: "Jeg har lavet et detaljeret skema," sagde han og åbnede mappen.En: "I have made a detailed schedule," he said, opening the folder.Da: "Det hjælper os med at holde fokus."En: "It helps us stay focused."Da: Klara kiggede på papiret.En: Klara looked at the paper.Da: Der var mange detaljer, tidsfrister, og opgaver.En: There were many details, deadlines, and tasks.Da: Hun sukkede stille.En: She sighed quietly.Da: "Jeg skal have mulighed for at være spontan," sagde hun.En: "I need the opportunity to be spontaneous," she said.Da: "Naturen er uforudsigelig.En: "Nature is unpredictable.Da: Det bør vores arbejde også være."En: So should our work be."Da: De gik videre til væksthuset, hvor diskussionen fortsatte.En: They continued to the greenhouse, where the discussion went on.Da: Johan pointerede vigtigheden af præcision i præsentationen af en bestemt planteart.En: Johan pointed out the importance of precision in the presentation of a particular plant species.Da: Klara insisterede på kunstnerisk frihed til at fange plantens essens på sin egen måde.En: Klara insisted on artistic freedom to capture the essence of the plant in her own way.Da: En fugl landede blidt udenfor på en grøn gren.En: A bird landed softly outside on a green branch.Da: De så begge på den, og et øjeblik gik det op for dem, at deres debat kunne skade projektet.En: They both looked at it, and for a moment, they realized that their debate could harm the project.Da: "Vi har begge stærke synspunkter," indrømmede Johan til sidst.En: "We both have strong viewpoints," Johan admitted at last.Da: "Men projektet kræver en balance."En: "But the project requires a balance."Da: "Jeg er enig," sagde Klara med et forsigtigt smil.En: "I agree," said Klara with a tentative smile.Da: "Lad os finde en måde at kombinere struktur og kreativitet."En: "Let's find a way to combine structure and creativity."Da: De tilbragte resten af dagen med at diskutere og udvikle en plan, der tillod struktur i de nødvendige dele, men også plads til Klaras kreative indfald.En: They spent the rest of the day discussing and developing a plan that allowed for structure in the necessary parts but also room for Klara's creative impulses.Da: Da solen begyndte at gå ned, forlod de haven med en ny forståelse.En: As the sun began to set, they left the garden with a new understanding.Da: Johan lærte at værdsætte kreativitetens værdi, mens Klara opdagede betydningen af struktur.En: Johan learned to appreciate the value of creativity, while Klara discovered the importance of structure.Da: De havde fundet en balance, som ville gøre deres projekt stærkt og harmonisk.En: They had found a balance that would make their project strong and harmonious.Da: Botanisk Have blev stille, men der var liv, både blandt planterne og i det partnerskab, der nu var styrket.En: The Botanisk Have grew quiet, but there was life, both among the plants and in the partnership that was now strengthened. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedecarefully: forsigtigtbloom: flormeticulous: grundigsought: søgtepond: damtrickling: rislenintuition: intuitionwry: skævtschedule: skemaspontaneous: spontanunpredictable: uforudsigeliggreenhouse: væksthusprecision: præcisionspecies: planteartessence: essenslanded: landedesoftly: blidtviewpoints: synspunkteradmitted: indrømmedetentative: forsigtigtimpulses: indfaldappreciate: værdsætteharmony: harmoniskscent: duftedebench: bænkopportunity: mulighedcapture: fangeharm: skaderealized: gik op for dem

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Secrets of the Healing Garden: A Botanist's Hopeful Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-12-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: En solig sommardag i Uppsala Botaniska Trädgård, bland doften av blommande växter och surrandet av insekter, spatserade Lukas längs gångarna.En: On a sunny summer day in the Uppsala Botaniska Trädgård, amidst the scent of blooming plants and the buzzing of insects, Lukas strolled along the pathways.Sv: Trädgården var full av sällsynta och exotiska växter.En: The garden was full of rare and exotic plants.Sv: Lovande sorter som kunde bära på oväntade hemligheter.En: Promising varieties that could harbor unexpected secrets.Sv: En av dessa kunde kanske hålla nyckeln till hans bror Nils's tillfrisknande.En: One of these might hold the key to his brother Nils's recovery.Sv: Lukas var en passionerad botanist, driven av en innerlig längtan att hjälpa andra.En: Lukas was a passionate botanist, driven by a deep longing to help others.Sv: Han visste att Nils's tillstånd blev sämre för varje dag.En: He knew that Nils's condition was worsening each day.Sv: Hans bror behövde hopp och Lukas ville ge honom det.En: His brother needed hope, and Lukas wanted to give him that.Sv: Med handen på hjärtat, gick han oftare genom trädgårdens korridorer.En: With a hand on his heart, he walked more frequently through the garden's corridors, searching for the special plant that might cure the disease.Sv: Astrid, hans lojala vän och kollega, var alltid vid hans sida.En: Astrid, his loyal friend and colleague, was always by his side.Sv: Hon hjälpte honom utföra forskning, metodiskt och praktiskt.En: She helped him conduct research, methodically and practically.Sv: En dag, när solen stod högt på himlen, stannade Lukas plötsligt upp.En: One day, when the sun was high in the sky, Lukas suddenly stopped.Sv: Hans blick föll på en ovanlig växt som gömde sig bland ormbunkarna vid dammen.En: His gaze fell on an unusual plant hiding among the ferns by the pond.Sv: Dess blad glittrade i solen, med en nyans han aldrig sett förut.En: Its leaves shimmered in the sun, with a hue he had never seen before.Sv: "Astrid!" ropade han upphetsat.En: "Astrid!" he called excitedly.Sv: "Kom och titta!"En: "Come and look!"Sv: Astrid skyndade fram.En: Astrid hurried over.Sv: "Vad har du hittat?" hon såg på växten med stort intresse.En: "What have you found?" she looked at the plant with great interest.Sv: "Den här växten, jag tror den kan ha läkande egenskaper. Kanske även bota Nils." Lukas's röst var full av hopp.En: "This plant, I think it might have healing properties. Maybe even cure Nils." Lukas's voice was filled with hope.Sv: Astrid böjde sig närmare och studerade den.En: Astrid leaned closer and studied it.Sv: "Den där är ovanlig, men vi måste vara säkra," sa hon försiktigt.En: "That one is unusual, but we have to be sure," she said cautiously.Sv: De tog prov av växten och började studera den noga.En: They took a sample of the plant and began studying it carefully.Sv: Men tiden var knapp, och Nils blev allt svagare.En: But time was short, and Nils was getting weaker.Sv: Lukas spenderade all sin tid i laboratoriet.En: Lukas spent all his time in the lab.Sv: Hans värld krympte ner till analys och försök.En: His world shrank to analysis and trials.Sv: Han visste att varje minut räknades.En: He knew that every minute counted.Sv: Men trots hans ansträngningar, visste han att de behövde mer bevis innan de kunde försöka behandla Nils.En: But despite his efforts, he was aware that they needed more evidence before they could attempt to treat Nils.Sv: Veckorna gick, och Lukas blev alltmer förtvivlad.En: Weeks passed, and Lukas became increasingly despondent.Sv: En natt, medan regnet piskade mot fönstret, satt Lukas vid sitt mikroskop och fann slutligen genombrottet han väntade på.En: One night, as rain lashed against the window, Lukas sat at his microscope and finally found the breakthrough he had been waiting for.Sv: Men det var en risk.En: But there was a risk.Sv: Han hade två val: att omedelbart använda växten på Nils eller vänta och riskera att det skulle vara för sent.En: He had two choices: use the plant on Nils immediately or wait and risk it being too late.Sv: Efter långa samtal med Astrid, där hon betonade vikten av försiktighet, tog Lukas ett djupt andetag.En: After long discussions with Astrid, where she emphasized the importance of caution, Lukas took a deep breath.Sv: "Vi måste prova," sade han till slut.En: "We have to try," he said finally.Sv: "Men med största försiktighet."En: "But with the utmost care."Sv: Dagen därpå, tillsammans med Astrid och Nils, applicerade de växtens extrakt.En: The next day, together with Astrid and Nils, they applied the plant's extract.Sv: Spänningen var påtaglig.En: The tension was palpable.Sv: Allas hjärtan bultade av förväntan.En: Their hearts were pounding with anticipation.Sv: Resultaten kom sakta.En: The results came slowly.Sv: Nils började visa förbättring.En: Nils began to show improvement.Sv: Det var inte ett mirakel, men en början.En: It wasn't a miracle, but a beginning.Sv: Ett hopp hade tänts.En: Hope had been ignited.Sv: "Vi måste fortsätta forska, men nu vet vi att det är möjligt," sa Lukas med ett leende.En: "We must continue research, but now we know it's possible," said Lukas with a smile.Sv: Genom denna erfarenhet hade Lukas lärt sig balansen mellan hjärta och vetenskap.En: Through this experience, Lukas had learned the balance between heart and science.Sv: Att hjälpa sin bror var förenat med både känsla och förstånd.En: Helping his brother was linked with both emotion and reason.Sv: Med Astrid vid sin sida, var han redo att fortsätta sin forskning, nu med en ny förståelse och en djupare kärlek till livet.En: With Astrid by his side, he was ready to continue his research, now with a new understanding and a deeper love for life. Vocabulary Words:sunny: soligblooming: blommandestrolled: spatseradepathways: gångarnarare: sällsyntaexotic: exotiskapromising: lovandeharbor: bäraunexpected: oväntadesecrets: hemligheterrecovery: tillfrisknandepassionate: passioneradlonging: längtanworsening: sämrecorridors: korridorerloyal: lojalamethodically: metodisktgaze: blickunusual: ovanligshimmered: glittradehue: nyanshealing: läkandeproperties: egenskapersample: provdespondent: förtvivladlashed: piskadebreakthrough: genombrottetcaution: försiktighetextract: extraktpalpable: påtaglig

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Botanist's Journey: Rediscovering Nature in the Heart of Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-09-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel gik ad skovstien og lyttede til fuglenes sang.En: Mikkel walked along the forest path and listened to the birds' song.Da: Sollyset sivede gennem de tætte grene, og skovbunden var dækket af en farverig mosaik af blomster og mos.En: Sunlight seeped through the dense branches, and the forest floor was covered with a colorful mosaic of flowers and moss.Da: Som botaniker var han ofte ude i naturen, men i dag følte han sig lidt adskilt fra det hele.En: As a botanist, he was often out in nature, but today he felt a bit disconnected from it all.Da: Han havde en vigtig opgave: at finde en sjælden blomst, som kunne bringe hans forskning frem i lyset.En: He had an important task: to find a rare flower that could bring his research to light.Da: Det var sommer, og skoven var frodig og levende.En: It was summer, and the forest was lush and alive.Da: Men det gjorde det også svært at finde, hvad han ledte efter.En: But this also made it difficult to find what he was looking for.Da: Stierne var næsten skjult af det høje græs, og han tænkte på, hvor meget tid han allerede havde mistet.En: The paths were almost hidden by the tall grass, and he thought about how much time he had already lost.Da: Mikkel kunne ikke finde blomsten og vidste, at han snart måtte tage en beslutning.En: Mikkel couldn't find the flower and knew he would soon have to make a decision.Da: Han standsede et øjeblik og kiggede op mod de svajende grene.En: He stopped for a moment and looked up at the swaying branches.Da: Måske var det tid til at forlade den trygge sti.En: Perhaps it was time to leave the familiar path.Da: Hans indre stemme hviskede om risikoen ved at fare vild, men hans nysgerrighed og behovet for resultater tvang ham til at tage chancen.En: His inner voice whispered about the risk of getting lost, but his curiosity and need for results forced him to take a chance.Da: Forsigtigt trak han sig væk fra stien, ind i de tætte buskadser.En: Cautiously, he stepped away from the path into the dense thickets.Da: Da han gik dybere ind i skoven, mærkede han en ro sænke sig over ham.En: As he went deeper into the forest, he felt a calmness settle over him.Da: Skovens lyde indhyllede ham, og han blev en del af sin omgivelse.En: The sounds of the forest enveloped him, and he became a part of his surroundings.Da: Han hørte et lille vandløb i nærheden og fulgte lyden.En: He heard a small stream nearby and followed the sound.Da: Pludselig åbnede skoven sig ind til en lysning, hvor solen badede jorden i gyldent lys.En: Suddenly, the forest opened up into a clearing where the sun bathed the ground in golden light.Da: Der, midt i lysningen, voksede den blomsterhan havde søgt.En: There, in the middle of the clearing, grew the flower he had been seeking.Da: Blomstens sarte, blå kronblade bøjede sig yndefuldt i vinden.En: The flower's delicate blue petals bent gracefully in the wind.Da: Mikkel gik langsomt hen til den og smilede ved synet.En: Mikkel walked slowly up to it and smiled at the sight.Da: Han begyndte at tage sine prøver forsigtigt, mens han fyldtes med en pludselig stolthed over sit fund.En: He began to take his samples carefully, filled with a sudden pride over his discovery.Da: Men pludselig hørte han en bevægelse i buskene bagved.En: But suddenly he heard movement in the bushes behind him.Da: Han frøs.En: He froze.Da: Tankerne fløj gennem hans hoved.En: Thoughts raced through his head.Da: Hvad kunne det være?En: What could it be?Da: Han forblev stille og ventede.En: He remained still and waited.Da: Efter lidt tid skilte buskene sig, og ud trådte en lille familie af rådyr.En: After a while, the bushes parted, and out stepped a small family of deer.Da: Mikkel åndede lettet op og betragtede, hvordan de forsigtigt bevægede sig gennem lysningen, uvidende om hans tilstedeværelse.En: Mikkel sighed in relief and watched as they cautiously moved through the clearing, unaware of his presence.Da: Dette øjeblik, så fyldt med liv og skønhed, rørte ham dybt.En: This moment, so full of life and beauty, touched him deeply.Da: Han indså, at hans arbejde var mere end bare anerkendelse.En: He realized that his work was about more than just recognition.Da: Det handlede om at forstå og bevare skovens skønhed.En: It was about understanding and preserving the forest's beauty.Da: Da han gik tilbage, havde han en ny forståelse af, hvad det betød at være botaniker.En: As he walked back, he had a new understanding of what it meant to be a botanist.Da: Med en rolig sind vendte Mikkel tilbage gennem skoven.En: With a calm mind, Mikkel returned through the forest.Da: Blomsten var sikret, men vigtigere, han havde fornyet sin forbindelse til naturen.En: The flower was secured, but more importantly, he had renewed his connection to nature.Da: Han vidste nu, at hans livsværk skulle handle om mere end blot forskning: det skulle være om at beskytte og bevare alt, hvad denne smukke skov repræsenterede.En: He now knew that his life's work should be about more than just research: it should be about protecting and preserving everything this beautiful forest represented. Vocabulary Words:seeped: sivededense: tættemosaic: mosaikbotanist: botanikerdisconnected: adskiltlush: frodigcuriosity: nysgerrighedthickets: buskadsercalmness: roenveloped: indhylledeclearing: lysningdelicate: sartegracefully: yndefuldtsamples: prøverpride: stolthedbushes: buskenefroze: frøsraced: fløjdeer: rådyrsigh: ånderelief: lettetunaware: uvidendetouched: rørterecognition: anerkendelsepreserving: bevaresecure: sikretrenewed: fornyetconnection: forbindelseprotecting: beskytterepresent: repræsenterede

This conversation with Derek Haynes AKA The Chocolate Botanist was so fun! I "met" Derek as a participant of a workshop offered through the New England Botanical Gardens - they had him come talk about the Vanilla Orchid, and it was FASCINATING! Derek adds in some history we weren't (at least I wasn't) told, that opens up a whole different story...Derek has a Plant Biology degree and background, as well as experience working on plant-based vaccines and therapeutics, so he knows what he's saying. He enjoys de-bunking plant rumors on social media. He also is one of the Co-Hosts of The Dirt on Gardening podcast. I love that Derek isn't so serious, though he totally had me sucked in a couple of times...I loved this section of his Bio so much: "Plants offer so much more than home decor, and Derek wants to show you how. He understands that the ancient and the modern don't need to compete, but rather can work together in harmony, offering viable solutions to pressing questions like food insecurity and mind-body-spirit holistic wellness."We talked about making chocolate, and when I settle somewhere, I'll definitely be inviting Derek to do a chocolate making workshop - just definitely not in the winter... I'm already looking forward to that day! Derek's website: https://thechocolatebotanist.com/He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thechocolatebotanistAnd Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thechocolatebotanistHis YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/thechocolatebotanistNew England Botanical Garden website (in case you want to become a member and attend in person or virtual workshops): https://nebg.org/Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message!Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!)Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgr...

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Jungle Quest: Botanist's Race to Save Her Sister Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i Amazonas regnskov.En: It was a cold winter day in the Amazonas rainforest.Da: Freja, en ivrig botaniker, trådte forsigtigt gennem den tætte jungle.En: Freja, an eager botanist, carefully treaded through the dense jungle.Da: Hendes mål var klart: at finde en sjælden medicinsk urt som kunne hjælpe hendes søster, der led af en sjælden sygdom.En: Her goal was clear: to find a rare medicinal herb that could help her sister, who was suffering from a rare disease.Da: Frejas rejse begyndte ved flodens kant, hvor hun mødte Lars og Emil.En: Freja's journey began at the edge of the river, where she met Lars and Emil.Da: Lars var en erfaren lokal guide, og Emil, en ung assistent, ønskede at lære mere om skovens hemmeligheder.En: Lars was an experienced local guide, and Emil, a young assistant, wanted to learn more about the forest's secrets.Da: Selvom Freja stødte på sproglige udfordringer med Lars, forsøgte Emil at hjælpe ved at oversætte.En: Even though Freja encountered language challenges with Lars, Emil tried to help by translating.Da: Junglen var levende, alle lys i grønne nuancer.En: The jungle was alive, all lights in shades of green.Da: Fugle sang fra skjulte steder i træerne, mens floden snoede sig gennem skoven.En: Birds sang from hidden places in the trees, while the river wound its way through the forest.Da: Det var smukt men også farligt, med giftige planter og skjulte dyr.En: It was beautiful but also dangerous, with poisonous plants and hidden animals.Da: Freja havde studeret mange bøger om den sjældne urt, men junglen var en labyrint af uklare stier.En: Freja had studied many books about the rare herb, but the jungle was a labyrinth of obscure paths.Da: Hun havde brug for Lars' vejledning, men han insisterede på en anden retning end hendes research foreslog.En: She needed Lars' guidance, but he insisted on a different direction than her research suggested.Da: Freja var usikker men til sidst valgte hun at stole på Lars' erfaring.En: Freja was uncertain but eventually chose to trust Lars' experience.Da: De gik i timevis gennem tætte planter, krydsede små floder og undveg myggenes konstante summen.En: They walked for hours through dense plants, crossed small rivers, and dodged the constant buzzing of mosquitoes.Da: Mens regnskoven ændrede sig omkring dem, blev himlen pludselig mørk af tunge skyer.En: As the rainforest changed around them, the sky suddenly darkened with heavy clouds.Da: En kraftig regn begyndte at falde.En: A strong rain began to fall.Da: Vandet fossede gennem skoven, og Freja kunne føle urten tæt på.En: Water gushed through the forest, and Freja could feel the herb was close.Da: I et øjeblik af klarhed, mens regnen slog ned omkring dem, spottede Freja urten.En: In a moment of clarity, as the rain poured down around them, Freja spotted the herb.Da: Der, blandt våde blade, stod den sarte plante, som kunne redde hendes søster.En: There, among the wet leaves, stood the delicate plant that could save her sister.Da: Hun måtte arbejde hurtigt.En: She had to work quickly.Da: Uden at spilde tid, tog Freja prøver af planten og pakkede dem forsigtigt.En: Without wasting time, Freja took samples of the plant and packed them carefully.Da: Men tiden var imod dem.En: But time was against them.Da: Regnens intensitet steg, og muligheden for oversvømmelser truede.En: The rain's intensity increased, and the threat of floods loomed.Da: Med Lars' og Emils hjælp navigerede de hurtigt tilbage mod floden.En: With Lars' and Emil's help, they swiftly navigated back toward the river.Da: Regnen stilnede af lige som de nåede deres båd.En: The rain subsided just as they reached their boat.Da: Helt gennemblødte, men triumferende, begyndte de rejsen tilbage til civilisationen.En: Completely drenched but triumphant, they began the journey back to civilization.Da: Freja sendte straks prøverne til sin laboratorie.En: Freja immediately sent the samples to her laboratory.Da: Hun følte en dyb taknemmelighed for junglens gave og fik en fornyet energi.En: She felt a deep gratitude for the jungle's gift and gained renewed energy.Da: Hendes tillid til sine evner var vokset, og hun havde fået en ny respekt for den komplekse skønhed i regnskovens økosystem.En: Her confidence in her abilities had grown, and she had developed a new respect for the complex beauty of the rainforest's ecosystem.Da: Freja, med en ro i hjertet, vidste, at hun nu var ét skridt tættere på at hjælpe sin søster, alt takket være den ukuelige ånd af Amazonas.En: Freja, with peace in her heart, knew she was now one step closer to helping her sister, all thanks to the indomitable spirit of the Amazonas. Vocabulary Words:eager: ivrigbotanist: botanikerrainforest: regnskovmedicinal: medicinskherb: urtsuffering: leddisease: sygdomdense: tættejungle: jungleexperienced: erfarenguide: guideassistant: assistentsecrets: hemmelighederencountered: stødte påtranslation: oversættebirds: fuglepoisonous: giftigelabyrinth: labyrintobscure: uklarepaths: stierguidance: vejledninguncertain: usikkerintensity: intensitetthreat: truedefloods: oversvømmelsernavigate: navigerededrenched: gennemblødtetriumphant: triumferendecivilization: civilisationgratitude: taknemmelighed

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Grant “The Truth” Neal - Light Heavyweight & Middleweight Fighter, Mix Martial Artist, Premed Student, Botanist, 2 Time State Wrestling Champion, D2 National Football Champion, & Outdoorsman. Grant Neal is currently the Ignite middleweight Champion, quickly climbing the ranks to become the MMA middleweight champion of the world. Born and raised in Colorado, Neal played as many sports as possible and dedicated himself to being a champion at a young age. Shortly after becoming a national champion at the collegiate level, Neal set his sights on becoming a professional mixed martial artist. Grant started his career with multiple organizations, including Sparta Combat League, becoming the SCL Light Heavyweight Champ. Tune in as Grant Neal joins Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss MMA, Bellator MMA Organization, UFC, history, personal values, family, Fatih, Christianity, and so much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops. www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!www.ProTekt.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all ProTekt products! Use this link to receive discount code.

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Today I welcome back the always delightful Kate Khavari to give you all some book recommendations if you love the movie The Mummy. Kate's new book, A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO TRADITION AND TREACHERY, is also a perfect book comp to this iconic film. As always, Kate has impeccable taste, and she did ask for feedback from you all that read these recs, so be sure to follow her on social media. All links and show notes available at sheworeblackpodcast.com

This week on Crime Wave: In A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery, Kate Khavari sends brilliant, stubborn botanist Saffron Everleigh on a research expedition to newly formed Turkey—only for the journey to devolve into sabotage, scandal, and murder. Newly engaged to fellow scientist Alexander Ashton, Saffron finds herself battling both the entrenched misogyny of academia and suspicions that she may be tied to the death of a young assistant. Against a backdrop of ancient ruins, venomous snakes, and political intrigue, the pair must untangle a conspiracy before Saffron becomes the expedition's next casualty. Rich with historical detail and sharp banter, this latest Saffron Everleigh mystery blends classic whodunit suspense with high-stakes archaeological adventure. #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #KateKhavari #ABotanist'sGuidetoTraditionandTreachery Connect with Kate: https://www.kkhavari.com/

This week on Crime Wave: In A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery, Kate Khavari sends brilliant, stubborn botanist Saffron Everleigh on a research expedition to newly formed Turkey—only for the journey to devolve into sabotage, scandal, and murder. Newly engaged to fellow scientist Alexander Ashton, Saffron finds herself battling both the entrenched misogyny of academia and suspicions that she may be tied to the death of a young assistant. Against a backdrop of ancient ruins, venomous snakes, and political intrigue, the pair must untangle a conspiracy before Saffron becomes the expedition's next casualty. Rich with historical detail and sharp banter, this latest Saffron Everleigh mystery blends classic whodunit suspense with high-stakes archaeological adventure. #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #KateKhavari #ABotanist'sGuidetoTraditionandTreachery Connect with Kate: https://www.kkhavari.com/

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Kate Khavari is the USA Today bestselling author of fiction ranging from historical mysteries to high fantasy epics. She has her parents to thank for her fascination for historical mysteries, as she spent the majority of her childhood memorizing Sherlock Holmes's and Poirot's greatest quips. A former teacher, Kate has a deep appreciation for research and creativity, not to mention the multitasking ability she now relies on as an author and stay at home mom. She lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her husband, children, and a lovely garden that contains absolutely no poisonous plants. Her latest novel is A BOTANTIST'S GUIDE TO TRADITION AND TREACHERY. Learn more at kkhavari.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for early previews. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

With spring slowly progressing in the Capital District, botanist Rich Ring with the Natural Heritage program talks with Mark Dunlea about the changes we are seeing. He discusses birds, ephemeral flowers, fireflies, maple syrup, amphibians, and tree leaves.

Fluent Fiction - French: The Orchid of Sacrifice: A Botanist's Heartfelt Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-24-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil réchauffait doucement le Jardin des Plantes, où Émile et Sophie déambulaient parmi les allées colorées du marché saisonnier de plantes.En: The sun gently warmed the Jardin des Plantes, where Émile and Sophie wandered among the colorful paths of the seasonal plant market.Fr: Les fleurs éclatantes de toutes sortes embaumaient l'air printanier, et les visiteurs marchaient entre les stands pleins de verdure.En: The vibrant flowers of all kinds filled the spring air with fragrance, and visitors walked between the stands full of greenery.Fr: Émile, un botaniste passionné, arpentait les étals avec une intention particulière : il cherchait une orchidée rare qu'il rêvait de découvrir depuis des années.En: Émile, a passionate botanist, was browsing the stalls with a specific intention: he was searching for a rare orchid he had dreamed of discovering for years.Fr: Sophie, son apprentie enthousiaste, l'accompagnait, admirant chaque plante, chaque fleur avec des yeux émerveillés.En: Sophie, his enthusiastic apprentice, accompanied him, admiring every plant, every flower with wide-eyed wonder.Fr: Ils s'arrêtèrent devant un stand charmant tenu par Claire, une jardinière expérimentée.En: They stopped in front of a charming stall run by Claire, an experienced gardener.Fr: Son étal regorgeait de fleurs magnifiques, mais ce qui attira l'attention d'Émile fut une orchidée à l'apparence unique, posée délicatement au centre.En: Her stand was overflowing with magnificent flowers, but what caught Émile's attention was a uniquely looking orchid, delicately placed in the center.Fr: « Bonjour, Claire !En: "Hello, Claire!"Fr: » salua Émile.En: greeted Émile.Fr: « Quelle belle journée pour acheter des plantes !En: "What a beautiful day to buy plants!"Fr: » Claire sourit joyeusement.En: Claire smiled joyfully.Fr: « Bonjour, Émile, bonjour, Sophie !En: "Hello, Émile, hello, Sophie!Fr: Vous avez l'œil pour repérer les beautés rares, n'est-ce pas ?En: You have an eye for spotting rare beauties, don't you?"Fr: » Émile s'agenouilla près du pot, observant chaque détail de l'orchidée.En: Émile knelt beside the pot, observing every detail of the orchid.Fr: « Cette orchidée est encore plus rare que je ne l'imaginais.En: "This orchid is even rarer than I imagined.Fr: Elle a un détail... une mutation unique, peut-être.En: It has a detail... a unique mutation, perhaps."Fr: » Sophie, captivée, s'approcha aussi.En: Sophie, captivated, also moved closer.Fr: « Elle est vraiment magnifique, Émile.En: "It's truly magnificent, Émile.Fr: On dirait qu'elle a quelque chose de spécial.En: It seems to have something special."Fr: » Mais le rêve d'Émile fracassa contre la réalité : le prix de l'orchidée était élevé, bien au-delà de ce qu'il avait prévu.En: But Émile's dream clashed with reality: the price of the orchid was high, well beyond what he had anticipated.Fr: Claire lui expliqua que cette orchidée n'était pas seulement rare, mais très prisée.En: Claire explained to him that this orchid was not only rare but also highly sought after.Fr: « C'est une perle rare, » murmura Émile.En: "It's a rare gem," murmured Émile.Fr: « Mais ce prix... » « Peut-être que je... » se risqua Sophie, hésitant, consciente du désir d'Émile.En: "But that price..." "Maybe I..." ventured Sophie, hesitating, aware of Émile's desire.Fr: Émile se redressa, le cœur partagé entre son désir d'acquérir la plante et son respect pour l'intérêt de Sophie.En: Émile stood up, his heart torn between his desire to acquire the plant and his respect for Sophie's interest.Fr: La tentation de négocier un prix, de s'endetter même, le traversa.En: The temptation to negotiate a price—to even go into debt—crossed his mind.Fr: Pourtant, il repensa aux heures passées à enseigner Sophie, à sa passion grandissante.En: Yet, he thought of the hours spent teaching Sophie, her growing passion.Fr: Une décision mûrit.En: A decision matured.Fr: « Sophie, je pense que tu devrais l'avoir.En: "Sophia, I think you should have it.Fr: Vous pourrez explorer ses secrets ensemble, et peut-être que tu découvriras même ce que je n'ai pas pu voir.En: You can explore its secrets together, and maybe you'll discover what I couldn't see."Fr: » Sophie le regarda, les yeux brillants de gratitude et de surprise.En: Sophie looked at him, eyes shining with gratitude and surprise.Fr: « Émile, vraiment ?En: "Émile, really?Fr: Merci beaucoup !En: Thank you so much!Fr: J'adorerais partager mes découvertes avec vous.En: I'd love to share my discoveries with you."Fr: » Claire les observa avec un sourire bienveillant, consciente peut-être de l'importance de ce moment.En: Claire watched them with a benevolent smile, perhaps aware of the importance of this moment.Fr: En quittant le marché, le cœur d'Émile était léger.En: As they left the market, Émile's heart was light.Fr: Il avait perdu une orchidée, mais il avait gagné quelque chose de bien plus précieux : la joie d'encourager de nouvelles découvertes et la promesse d'une collaboration future.En: He had lost an orchid but gained something far more precious: the joy of encouraging new discoveries and the promise of future collaboration.Fr: Le Jardin des Plantes semblait plus éclatant que jamais, vibrant des espoirs et des rêves partagés par ceux qui l'arpentaient.En: The Jardin des Plantes seemed more resplendent than ever, vibrant with the hopes and dreams shared by those who walked through it.Fr: Chaque plante était une promesse, un mystère à résoudre, et Émile savait maintenant que partager ces mystères était le vrai voyage.En: Each plant was a promise, a mystery to solve, and Émile knew now that sharing these mysteries was the true journey. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe orchid: l'orchidéethe botanist: le botanistethe apprentice: l'apprentiethe gardener: la jardinièrethe stall: l'étalthe fragrance: le parfumthe discovery: la découvertethe detail: le détailthe mutation: la mutationthe attraction: l'attraitthe dream: le rêvethe reality: la réalitéthe price: le prixthe debt: la dettethe desire: le désirthe passion: la passionthe temptation: la tentationthe surprise: la surprisethe gratitude: la gratitudethe promise: la promessethe collaboration: la collaborationthe market: le marchéthe path: l'alléethe greenery: la verdurethe flower: la fleurthe visitor: le visiteurthe beauty: la beautéthe joy: la joiethe moment: le moment

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Venturing into the Amazon: A Botanist's Quest for Healing Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo se adentró en la espesa selva amazónica, el corazón palpitando de emoción y nerviosismo.En: Mateo ventured into the dense Amazon jungle, his heart pounding with excitement and nervousness.Es: Las hojas crujían bajo sus botas, intentando seguir un sendero invisible que solo existía en su mente.En: The leaves crunched under his boots, as he tried to follow an invisible path that existed only in his mind.Es: Era otoño, y aunque en el Amazonas no se notaban cambios tan drásticos como en otros lugares, el aire tenía un frescor especial que acariciaba la piel.En: It was autumn, and although in the Amazon you didn't notice such drastic changes as in other places, the air had a special freshness that caressed the skin.Es: Mateo era un joven botánico, lleno de sueños y aspiraciones, que durante años había oído hablar de un árbol con propiedades curativas legendarias.En: Mateo was a young botanist full of dreams and aspirations, who for years had heard about a tree with legendary healing properties.Es: Este árbol podía cambiar el curso de su carrera, demostrar su valía a su mentor, Camilo, y finalmente, ganar un lugar en la comunidad botánica.En: This tree could change the course of his career, prove his worth to his mentor, Camilo, and finally earn a place in the botanical community.Es: Pero la selva era densa y confusa, llena de sonidos desconocidos.En: But the jungle was dense and confusing, filled with unfamiliar sounds.Es: Mateo tenía un mapa, pero el sentido de orientación era frágil en este vasto mar verde.En: Mateo had a map, but his sense of direction was fragile in this vast green sea.Es: Caminó durante horas, el sol apenas visible entre el grueso dosel de hojas.En: He walked for hours, the sun barely visible through the thick canopy of leaves.Es: Cada chispa de luz parecía una promesa, pero con cada paso que daba, su confianza se tambaleaba.En: Every spark of light seemed like a promise, but with each step he took, his confidence wavered.Es: "Sigue adelante", se repetía, recordando las palabras de Luz, su amiga y colega, quien siempre le había animado a confiar en sus instintos y conocimientos.En: "Keep going," he repeated to himself, remembering the words of Luz, his friend and colleague, who always encouraged him to trust his instincts and knowledge.Es: La selva vibraba con vida.En: The jungle vibrated with life.Es: Pájaros de brillantes colores volaban de un árbol a otro, e insectos zumbaban en un caos armónico.En: Brightly colored birds flew from one tree to another, and insects buzzed in a harmonious chaos.Es: Pero con el paso de las horas, Mateo comenzó a sentir el peso de la soledad y el miedo.En: But as the hours passed, Mateo began to feel the weight of loneliness and fear.Es: ¿Y si no lograba encontrar el árbol?En: What if he couldn't find the tree?Es: ¿Y si no podía regresar a casa?En: What if he couldn't make it back home?Es: El tiempo pasaba y el cielo comenzaba a teñirse de un suave dorado, augurando el ocaso.En: Time passed and the sky began to take on a soft golden hue, heralding dusk.Es: Mateo se detuvo, agotado y desorientado.En: Mateo stopped, exhausted and disoriented.Es: El miedo le hacía dudar, pero la determinación lo impulsaba a continuar.En: Fear made him doubt, but determination pushed him to continue.Es: Decidió confiar en lo que sabía sobre las plantas y las señales que la naturaleza le daba.En: He decided to trust what he knew about plants and the signals nature gave him.Es: Entonces, justo cuando la esperanza comenzaba a desvanecerse, vio algo que le hizo detenerse: un árbol imponente se alzaba delante de él, sus ramas extendiéndose como brazos en un abrazo acogedor.En: Then, just as hope began to fade, he saw something that made him stop: an imposing tree stood before him, its branches extending like arms in a welcoming embrace.Es: Las hojas brillaban con un verde vibrante, y el aire alrededor parecía más claro.En: The leaves shone with a vibrant green, and the air around seemed clearer.Es: Este era el árbol.En: This was the tree.Es: Mateo cayó de rodillas, tocando suavemente el tronco, sintiendo la energía que emanaba de él.En: Mateo fell to his knees, gently touching the trunk, feeling the energy emanating from it.Es: En ese momento, comprendió que su búsqueda no solo había sido por reconocimiento profesional, sino por una necesidad de probarse a sí mismo, de desafiar sus límites y descubrir su verdadera fortaleza.En: In that moment, he understood that his quest had not only been for professional recognition, but for a need to prove himself, to challenge his limits, and discover his true strength.Es: Con renovada confianza, Mateo recogió muestras, cuidando con respeto cada hoja y corteza.En: With renewed confidence, Mateo collected samples, respectfully caring for each leaf and bark.Es: Sabía que había encontrado más que un árbol; había encontrado una nueva confianza en él mismo.En: He knew he had found more than a tree; he had found a new confidence in himself.Es: De regreso a su campamento, Mateo sintió cómo su corazón se aligeraba.En: Returning to his camp, Mateo felt his heart lighten.Es: La selva ya no le parecía intimidante, sino un vasto tesoro de posibilidades.En: The jungle no longer seemed intimidating, but a vast treasure of possibilities.Es: Al llegar, el rostro de Camilo se iluminó con orgullo, y Luz no paraba de sonreír.En: Upon arriving, Camilo's face lit up with pride, and Luz couldn't stop smiling.Es: Mateo había cambiado; ya no era el joven inseguro, sino un botánico seguro de su camino y capacidades.En: Mateo had changed; he was no longer the insecure young man, but a botanist sure of his path and capabilities.Es: Su viaje en la selva no solo había curado sus dudas, sino que también le había enseñado que el verdadero valor no se encuentra solo en el descubrimiento, sino en el coraje de seguir adentrándose en lo desconocido.En: His journey in the jungle had not only cured his doubts but had also taught him that true value is not only found in discovery, but in the courage to continue venturing into the unknown. Vocabulary Words:the jungle: la selvadense: densanervousness: el nerviosismoto crunch: crujirthe path: el senderothe healing properties: las propiedades curativasthe mentor: el mentorthe botanist: el botánicothe canopy: el doselharmonious: armónicothe dusk: el ocasoto waver: tambalearsethe loneliness: la soledadto herald: augurarexhausted: agotadodisoriented: desorientadoto fade: desvanecerseimposing: imponenteto embrace: abrazarthe energy: la energíato emanate: emanarthe bark: la cortezato collect: recogerthe sample: la muestrato trust: confiarthe fear: el miedothe courage: el corajethe strength: la fortalezato challenge: desafiarthe treasure: el tesoro

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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Secrets of Đerdap: A Botanist's Quest for Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-04-16-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Пролеце је и Национални парк Ђердап блиста у целом свом сјају.En: It's spring, and the Nacionalni park Đerdap is shining in all its glory.Sr: Дунаво се протеже кроз густе шумске брегове.En: The Dunav River stretches through the dense wooded hills.Sr: Песма птица и звук реке чине савршену позадину за истраживање.En: The song of birds and the sound of the river create the perfect backdrop for exploration.Sr: Ту су Данило, Јована и Милан.En: There are Danilo, Jovana, and Milan.Sr: Данило је страствени ботаничар.En: Danilo is a passionate botanist.Sr: Његов сан је да пронађе ретку лековиту биљку.En: His dream is to find a rare medicinal plant.Sr: Ову биљку ће, можда, користити за лечење и модерну медицину у Србији.En: This plant might be used for treatment and modern medicine in Srbija.Sr: Заједно, њих троје путују у шуму.En: Together, the three of them travel into the forest.Sr: Треба да истражују локалну флору.En: They need to explore the local flora.Sr: Али недавно је падала киша.En: But it recently rained.Sr: Путеви су мокри и клизави.En: The paths are wet and slippery.Sr: Милан нестрпљиво гледа у карту.En: Milan impatiently looks at the map.Sr: Јована пази на стазу, тражећи биљке које расту само у овој сезони.En: Jovana keeps an eye on the trail, searching for plants that grow only in this season.Sr: Вук се слави у априлу, и дух Вука Караџића као да их води у њиховој потрази.En: Vuk is celebrated in April, and the spirit of Vuk Karadžić seems to guide them in their search.Sr: Данило верује да би ова биљка могла донети пресудан напредак.En: Danilo believes this plant could bring a crucial breakthrough.Sr: Ипак, постоји притисак.En: However, there is pressure.Sr: Једна фармацеутска компанија жели да пронађе тајну биљку и искористи је у комерцијалне сврхе.En: A pharmaceutical company wants to find the secret plant and use it for commercial purposes.Sr: Док пролазе кроз шуму, свако посматра различита биљна својства.En: As they move through the forest, each observes different plant properties.Sr: Ипак, обим парка их и даље збуњује.En: Still, the park's expanse continues to bewilder them.Sr: Затим, долази до изненадног пљуска.En: Then, a sudden downpour occurs.Sr: Налазе заклон испод густе густине дрвећа.En: They find shelter under a dense thicket of trees.Sr: У том моменту, Данило угледа биљку коју је тражио.En: At that moment, Danilo spots the plant he was searching for.Sr: Листови сијају у капима кише, а цветови изгледају као мали рајски цветови.En: The leaves shine in the raindrops, and the flowers look like small paradise blossoms.Sr: Овај тренутак променио је све за Данила.En: This moment changed everything for Danilo.Sr: Нашао је оно што је тражио.En: He found what he was looking for.Sr: Али сада је морао донети важну одлуку.En: But now he had to make an important decision.Sr: Размишљао је о компанији која жели све за себе.En: He thought about the company that wants everything for itself.Sr: Али у срцу зна да мора остати веран својим вредностима.En: But in his heart, he knows he must stay true to his values.Sr: Одлучује да не дели открића са компанијом.En: He decides not to share the discovery with the company.Sr: Уместо тога, радиће са локалним траварима и баштованима.En: Instead, he will work with local herbalists and gardeners.Sr: Заједно ће радити на заштити ове биљке и њеног станишта.En: Together, they will work on protecting the plant and its habitat.Sr: На крају, Данило разуме колико је важна равнотежа између науке и културе.En: In the end, Danilo understands how important the balance between science and culture is.Sr: Његова жеља је да знање о овој биљци буде уштеђено не само за профит, већ за опште добро.En: His wish is for the knowledge of this plant to be preserved not just for profit, but for the common good.Sr: Његово срце је испуњено, знајући да је урадио праву ствар.En: His heart is filled, knowing he did the right thing.Sr: Под небом Ђердапа, осећао је нови почетак, као да му дух Вука Караџића тапше по рамену.En: Under the sky of Đerdap, he felt a new beginning, as if the spirit of Vuk Karadžić was patting him on the shoulder. Vocabulary Words:glory: сјајdense: густbackdrop: позадинаpassionate: страствениmedicinal: лековитуflora: флораslippery: клизавиimpatiently: нестрпљивоtrail: стазаbreakthrough: напредакpressure: притисакpharmaceutical: фармацеутскаcommercial: комерцијалнеbewilder: збуњујеdownpour: пљускаthicket: густинеblossoms: цветовиraindrops: капима кишеdiscovery: открићаvalues: вредностимаherbalists: траваримаgardeners: баштованимаhabitat: стаништаbalance: равнотежаscience: наукеculture: културеprofit: профитpreserved: уштеђеноcommon good: опште доброspirit: дух

Cider in peach country@Botanistandbarrel @atlantahardcider #cider #hardcider #radioshow #podcast Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS  Episode – Join us for a refreshing dive into the world of craft ciders in our latest episode of Sips, Suds, and Smokes! This week, we're tasting an exciting lineup from the Atlanta Hard Cider Company and Botanist and Barrel Cidery. From the crisp apple craft cider to the unique tepache pineapple cider, we explore the flavors that these southern cideries have to offer. We'll also sample the cherry pie craft cider and the cranberry craft cider from Atlanta, alongside the pinkies up cherry and blueberry rosé and the farmhouse cider seriously dry from Botanist and Barrel. Our hosts, Good Ol' Boy Dave and Good Ol' Gal Juliana, share their tasting notes, food pairings, and signature ratings, providing insights into what makes these craft ciders stand out. Whether you're a cider novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode promises to educate and entertain. We taste and rate the following cider from 1-5:8:27Crisp Apple – 5.9% ABV.  Atlanta Hard Cider Company, Atlanta, GA.  SUDS-413:45Farmhouse Cider Unfiltered and Unpasturized– 7% ABV.  Botanist and Barrel, Cedar Grove, NC SUDS-418:55Tepache pineapple cider – with canela and azucar Moreno.  5.9% ABV Atlanta Hard Cider Company, Atlanta, GA SUDS-523:26Cherry Pie Cider– with cinnamon. 5.9% ABV.  Atlanta Hard Cider Company, Atlanta, GA  SUDS-428:10Pinkies Up Rosé – with blueberries and cherries.  6.9% ABV Botanist and Barrel, Cedar Grove, NC. SUDS-434:40Cranberry Cider– 5.9% ABV. Atlanta Hard Cider Company, Atlanta, GA SUDS 4info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviewshttps://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing/ FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, PodBeanProducer: Good ol Gal Julieanna & Good ol Boy DaveExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeCraft Cider, Atlanta Hard Cider Company, Botanist And Barrel, Cider Tasting, Cider Review, Marietta Georgia, Cedar Grove North Carolina, Apple Cider, Pineapple Cider, Cherry Pie Cider, Cranberry Cider, Farmhouse Cider, Craft Beverages, Fermentation, Local Ingredients, Craft Beverage Industry, Cider Enthusiasts, Cider Flavors, Southern Cideries, Drink Pairing

Have you ever walked through the woods and wondered who figured out what all those plants are — or who's still out there finding new ones? In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Mack Alford, botanist and professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, to talk about plant discovery, rediscovery, and why Mississippi is more botanically interesting than most people realize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor is one of the most prolific botanists of our time. We break down her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since the very first episode of this show, we've aimed to include as many of our listeners in our shows as possible, but that our hosts are located in three different countries and in four different time zones makes finding a time that works for everyone difficult, especially those of you in Europe and other European-aligned time zones where it is often the middle of the night when we typically record. In an effort to give more people in these areas of the world the opportunity to join us, on occasion we change our recording time.  For Episode 106, we did just that and saw a large number of people show up! Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike on this show were returning and first time callers, Brendon Wilson, Brian MacDomhnail, Fernando Villava, Ira Cohen, Joey Alvillar, John Wade, Josh Calvetti, Krijn Vogelaar from Holland, Kamil from Norway, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Stuart Pratt, Vlad Kern, and Wayne Scheipers. On this show, we covered a wide array of topics including one of Paul's most hated Nikons, John Wade shares with us a very interesting Ilford monorail camera which supports shooting on 35mm film, Ira shares his love for Eigenbau cameras, and we admire Krijn's beautifully painted Kodak box cameras. In addition, we cover a large range of cameras from the AGFA Automatic 66, to the Kodak Medalist, Hasselblad SWC, Leidolf Lordomat, Mamiya RB67, the Tom Thumb 'radiocamera', and Mike shares a quick preview of a neat rangefinder camera he picked up called the Wenk Wenka. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are returning to one of the gang's favorite camera families, the Kodak Retina.  To help us navigate the nuances of so many Retina models, we are happy to welcome Chris Sherlock, of Retina Rescue.  Chris has many years of experience repairing Kodak Retinas and other leaf shutter cameras and is sure to have a great deal of insight into these wonderful cameras!  We will record Episode 107 on Monday, April 6th at 7pm Central Daylight Time, 8pm Eastern Daylight Time, and Tuesday April 7th at Noon New Zealand Standard Time.  For more time zones, please consult the World Time Buddy calculator and plug in your time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode Happy Birthday to Pat Casey / Kamil and the Olympus mju Zoom / Minolta Dynax 5 / Nikon F80 Paul Really Hates the Nikon F70 / Mike's First DLSR was the Nikon D40x Fujifilm Finepix Pro early DSLRs were F80 bodies John Wade has stopped writing books, but still writes for Amateur Photographer Ilford KI Monobar, a 35mm monorail camera John has Stanley German's (Botanist in 1940s) specially made one off camera with all his slides Ira's Eigenbau and Frankencameras / Machinists Who Make Good Cameras at Home John showed a stereo camera which was converted to a Panoramic Camera Paul likes the pretty Kodak Model F 620 box camera Kodak pushed 620 across the world Agfa Automatic 66 and the Goerz Minicord Krijn's Hand Painted Kodak Brownies Brendan has a Mandelar Leica M lens, they are a hot item Third party lenses are really good value Wayne is shooting a Zeiss-Ikon Contessa 35 and a Kiev 88 Vlad has had a few problems with US Customs Mike has gone 3D printing crazy Josh has a new Minolta Rokkor 40mm f/2 CL Leica mount Joey picked up a Hasselblad SWC which could have gone through the Camerosity rounds Leidolf Lordomat / Brian has reduced his camera collection a lot, he is enjoying the Pentax MX Wishing the I Dream of Cameras podcast congratulations for 100th episode Some cameras have strange battery compartments Fernando has a new Kodak Medalist Many photographers used the collected cameras as workhorses Good photographers do not rely on the camera alone for the results Kamil scored a Mamiya RB67 Pro S New seals are often needed for older cameras / Don't put cameras in the sun Norris brought in a radio camera called the Tom Thumb Mike Picked Up a Wenk Wenka / Stuart has a Rolleicord 5b and some Zeiss Ikoflexes Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. 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What if every plant around you held a hidden story? Explore the remarkable life of Ynés Mexía, who found her true calling in botany at age 51 and went on to become one of history's most accomplished plant explorers. Her journey from uncertainty to adventure is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to follow your passion. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was written by Heidi Coburn, narrated by Natalia Lee, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!

Professor John Feehan, Geologist and Botanist, argues that the rewetting of bogs may prove to be a major missed opportunity for nature, and that we need to adjust our timeframes to think like mountains.

There are many reasons to feel uneasy these days. Most of us are walking around with frazzled nervous systems that we don't know how to soothe. Stress and anxiety have become so commonplace that we don't even realize how off kilter we are on a daily basis. Thankfully, there are many ways to calm our bodies if we're willing to pay attention. Tending to our nervous systems is not frivolous, it's critical work if we want to show up fully to our lives each day. Take a breath, find a pen and paper, and begin the process of creating an internal space of safety. What am I reading?The Botanist's Assistant by Peggy Townsend https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593638118When Things Fall Apart: Letter to Activist's in Crisis by Kelly Hayes https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781849355841https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingAdditional Recommendations Mind Your Body by Nicole Sachs https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593716939The Cure For Chronic Pain w/ Nicole Sachs Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cure-for-chronic-pain-with-nicole-sachs-lcsw/id1439580309What's playing on repeat?Trendsetter by Connor Price and Haviah  MightyWhat's for dinner?Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bean & Quinoa SaladIngredients:1 lb Brussels sprouts1 tablespoon olive oil1 can white beans1 can chickpeas2 cups cooked quinoa Handful chopped olivesGoat cheese (for crumbling on top) Pickled red onions chopped Fresh dill Salt and pepperDressing:1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons Grainy mustard1 tablespoon minced garlicSalt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and thinly slice Brussels sprouts. Arrange on a cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and slightly browned. In a large bowl, mix together dressing ingredients. Drain and rinse beans, add to bowl. Chop pickled onions, olives, and fresh dill, add to bowl. Add roasted sprouts and cooled quinoa. Mix together, sprinkle with goat cheese, season to taste. Enjoy! Vegan Chocolate PieIngredients:For the chocolate pie filling:12 ounces firm silken firm tofu1/2 cup plant-based milk 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup nut butter 12 ounces chocolate chipsflaky sea salt for toppingCrust: Use premade graham cracker crust or homemade crust.Instructions:Blend the tofu, milk, maple syrup, and nut butter until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips. Add to the blender and blend until smooth.  Pour filling into a crust, sprinkle with sea salt if you want, and chill for a few hours until firm. Enjoy!Support the show

After our hard work defeating god-kings, we decide to take a break and garden for a while. Little do we know a different sort of trial awaits us... Join us for the Botanist job quest in Heavensward!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/electric-dreams License code: E0PVWRC00PQVRZ8D  

Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Chaldon.Peter's joined by Anne Swithinbank, Pippa Greenwood and Matthew Pottage.This week the panel take on a wide range of gardening dilemmas, from how to reach into borders without treading on emerging plants, to which colourful plants thrive in shady, chalky soil. When it comes to growing veg, the team also has answers on whether leaving weeds in place can help crops during extreme heat, and tips on non‑chemical approaches to protecting cabbages and sprouts from hungry pests.The panellists also discuss how their plant recommendations have changed over the years, and which plants they now avoid altogether!Later in the show, we hear from Peter's visit to RHS Wisley where he spoke with RHS Chief Horticultural Advisor, Guy Barter, and Botanist and Taxonomist, Dr Kálmán Könyves to follow up on last year's Daffodil diaries scheme.Producer: Matthew SmithAssistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.* If listening on BBC Sounds and you wish to view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time website and open this week's episode page.

There is a lot of all-or-nothing approaches in the health community on social media and I've noticed that the nuanced conversation around alcohol consumption is no exception. In this episode I talk about what alcohol gets converted into as it travels through our body, how it affects the gut and liver, alcohol's effects on our brain, and how the two enzymes that we use to metabolize it are dependent upon NAD+. I focus primarily on a multitude of solutions that vary in cost: why I prefer niacinamide to raise NAD, the study that showed how inhaling controlled amounts of carbon dioxide can increase alcohol clearance threefold, the complex relationship between alcohol and melatonin and why I don't agree with all of the internet articles saying to not mix them, how ascorbic acid/vitamin C mitigates many of the effects of alcohol including the changes in brain chemistry, the role of vitamin E in protecting from alcohol consumption, my favorite electrolytes to take before and after drinking, and the genetically modified bacteria shot I take everytime I drink, and why I love the Botanist dry gin. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Ryan Parr: www.huemanpictures.com  

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Dean Thomas - Detective Inspector of the Victoria Police, Australia Dr Anne Pringle - Mycologist and Botanist, who specialises in the Death Cap mushroomDr Greg Moore - Senior Research Associate at Burnley College, University of Melbourne Will Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Jason Neubauer - Chair of the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Dik Barton - Former Vice President and Director of Operations for the RMS Titanic Guillermo Sohnlein - Oceangate co-founder and ExplorerDonald Trump - 47th President of the United States of America Kate Brintworth, the Chief Midwifery Officer for NHS EnglandDr Debra Houry - Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Programme and Science at America's CDCDoctor Owasi Durrani - Emergency Medical Physician based in Houston TexasProfessor David Bailey - University of Birmingham's Business School Mike Beese - Managing Director of Genex UKCraig Jones - Former Director of Cybercrime at Interpol David Liu - Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University Mark Zuckerberg - CEO and Founder of MetaSteven Pinker - Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard UniversityFrances Balkwill -Professor of Cancer Biology at Queen Mary College Hospital LondonAlastair Carmichael - Sheriff of Dundee Professor Iris Grunwald - Chair of Neuroradiology at the University of Dundee Aryeh Batt - Co-founder and CEO of Precise Bio Professor David Zadok - Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in JerusalemJack Bloomfield - Head of Marketing at X Ray Glass h Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into "The Botanist's Assistant" — a smart, funny and suspenseful mystery where science and secrets collide in a deadly mix!

Meg Waite Clayton in conversation with Peggy Townsend

Send us a textIn the first of two episodes I sat down on a Sunday afternoon in November to have a conversation with the cutest and sweetest friend I know.  Not only is she brilliant, she is also humorous and full of energy.  We talk about everything from her career as a Botanist to her lack of flirtation skills.  Sit back and have a chuckle with us in part one of my time with Lesley Hodge.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mystery of the Missing Orchids: A Botanist's Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var sent i efteråret, og Botanisk Have i København stod som et magisk tæppe af orange og gule blade.En: It was late in the autumn, and the Botanisk Have in København stood like a magical carpet of orange and yellow leaves.Da: Luften var skarp, og duften af fugtig jord fyldte næseborene.En: The air was crisp, and the scent of damp earth filled the nostrils.Da: Freja elskede dette sted.En: Freja loved this place.Da: Hun var botaniker her, og pasningen af haven var hendes hjerteprojekt.En: She was a botanist here, and the upkeep of the garden was her heart's project.Da: Hun gik langs stierne og beundrede de store egetræer og fine buske.En: She walked along the paths and admired the large oak trees and delicate bushes.Da: Men der var et problem.En: But there was a problem.Da: De sjældne orkideer var forsvundet.En: The rare orchids had disappeared.Da: Freja stod foran det sted, hvor orkideerne plejede at være.En: Freja stood in front of the spot where the orchids used to be.Da: Hun mærkede en knude i maven.En: She felt a knot in her stomach.Da: Disse orkideer var en del af den sjældne samling – en samling, der skulle bevares.En: These orchids were part of the rare collection—a collection that was meant to be preserved.Da: Hendes blik gled hen over det tomme jordstykke.En: Her gaze drifted over the empty patch of earth.Da: Hvor kunne de være?En: Where could they be?Da: Hun gik inde i vagternes skur for at finde Mikkel.En: She went inside the guards' shed to find Mikkel.Da: "Mikkel, har du set nogen mærkelig aktivitet om natten?"En: "Mikkel, have you noticed any strange activity at night?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: Mikkel kiggede op fra sin avis og lo.En: Mikkel looked up from his newspaper and laughed.Da: "Nej, Freja, ingen suspekte i nat," sagde han og gik tilbage til sin læsning.En: "No, Freja, no suspicious activity last night," he said, going back to his reading.Da: Han så altid ud til at tro, hun bekymrede sig for meget.En: He always seemed to think she worried too much.Da: Lars, hendes kollega, var intet bedre.En: Lars, her colleague, was no better.Da: Han var alt for optaget af at planlægge sine egne forelæsninger til at beskæftige sig med Frejas bekymringer.En: He was too busy planning his own lectures to be concerned with Freja's worries.Da: Alligevel kunne Freja ikke ignorere det.En: Nevertheless, Freja couldn't ignore it.Da: Hun besluttede at undersøge sagen selv.En: She decided to investigate the matter herself.Da: Måske kunne hun finde frivillige til at hjælpe hende.En: Maybe she could find volunteers to help her.Da: Efter et opslag på haveens opslagstavle, meldte nogle nysgerrige folk sig til at hjælpe.En: After a notice on the garden's bulletin board, some curious people signed up to help.Da: Sammen gennemgik de haven omhyggeligt.En: Together, they carefully combed through the garden.Da: De lagde mærke til, at nogle buske var flyttet på en unaturlig måde.En: They noticed that some bushes had moved in an unnatural way.Da: "Se," sagde en af frivillige og pegede.En: "Look," said one of the volunteers, pointing.Da: Der var tegn på en skjult passage.En: There were signs of a hidden passage.Da: Frejas hjerte bankede hurtigere, da de rykkede buskene til side og opdagede en lille, gammel dør.En: Freja's heart beat faster as they moved the bushes aside and discovered a small, old door.Da: Med rystende hænder åbnede de den forsigtigt.En: With trembling hands, they opened it cautiously.Da: Bagved døråbningen strakte en mørk passage sig.En: Behind the doorway stretched a dark passage.Da: Sammen med de frivillige trådte hun ind.En: Together with the volunteers, she stepped inside.Da: I slutningen af passagen fandt de et hemmeligt rum.En: At the end of the passage, they found a secret room.Da: Der stod orkideerne.En: There stood the orchids.Da: Sprøde og smukke.En: Crisp and beautiful.Da: Nogen havde forsøgt at stjæle dem – men hvem?En: Someone had tried to steal them—but who?Da: Med hjælp fra de frivillige fik Freja bragt orkideerne tilbage til deres retmæssige plads.En: With the help of the volunteers, Freja got the orchids back to their rightful place.Da: De kontaktede myndighederne, som straks startede en undersøgelse.En: They contacted the authorities, who immediately began an investigation.Da: Freja var lettet og glad over, at orkideerne var tilbage, og fremover kunne hun hver dag nyde synet af dem.En: Freja was relieved and happy that the orchids were back, and from then on, she could enjoy the sight of them every day.Da: Freja stod nu stærkere i sin rolle.En: Freja now stood stronger in her role.Da: Hendes kolleger begyndte at respektere hendes engagement og ressourcestærke natur.En: Her colleagues began to respect her dedication and resourceful nature.Da: Hendes mod havde reddet den sjældne samling, og hende selv.En: Her courage had saved the rare collection, and herself.Da: Det var en sejr, der hang i den klare, københavnerske efterårsluft.En: It was a victory that lingered in the clear, Copenhagen autumn air. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårbotanist: botanikerupkeep: pasningenadmired: beundredeoak: egetræerdelicate: finerare: sjældnedisappeared: forsvundetknot: knudepreserved: bevaresgaze: blikstomach: mavesuspicious: suspektelectures: forelæsningerconcerned: beskæftigeinvestigate: undersøgevolunteers: frivilligenotice: opslagbulletin board: opslagstavlecurious: nysgerrigecombed: gennemgikunnatural: unaturligpassage: passagetrembling: rystendecautiously: forsigtigtsteal: stjæleauthorities: myndighederneinvestigation: undersøgelserelieved: lettetdedication: engagement

 This week on the KPL Podcast, we're joined by author Peggy Townsend to discuss The Botanist's Assistant. If you're looking for a cozy mystery with a STEM twist, this one's for you. The story follows a research scientist whose life is upended when her boss is murdered—and no one seems interested in finding out why. Filled with quirky characters and light-hearted intrigue, this fun mystery will keep you turning the pages. Author Reads1. The light eaters: how the unseen world of plant intelligence offers a new understanding of life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger2. Chasing Hope by Nicholas D. Kristof3. The Handmade God by Rachel Joyce4. The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

Murder in the Lab: Inside The Botanist's Assistant With Peggy Townsend In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning author and journalist Peggy Townsend to talk about her sharp, heartfelt, and wonderful new mystery, The Botanist's Assistant. In The Botanist's Assistant, we meet Margaret Finch—six feet tall, fiercely organized, lover of schedules, and proud inhabitant of a tiny cabin in the woods. Her obsessive attention to detail makes her indispensable in her university botany lab… and it may also put a target on her back when she decides a recent death is no accident. Peggy and I discuss the inspiration behind The Botanist's Assistant, the fun four-legged character and her unusual book reviewers on her Instagram page. Hint—they like to review books from their Hen House! For more information on Peggy, visit: https://www.peggytownsendbooks.com/ To see the Hen House Book Reviews, visit: https://www.instagram.com/peggytownsendwriter/ For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Balance: A Botanist's Journey Back to His Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लोधी गार्डन की सुबह हमेशा खास होती है।En: लोधी गार्डन in the morning is always special.Hi: पेड़ों की पत्तियों से छनती धूप और पक्षियों की चहचहाहट, एक अलौकिक शांति का अनुभव कराती है।En: The sunlight filtering through the leaves of the trees and the chirping of birds provide an experience of transcendental peace.Hi: आसपास ऐतिहासिक स्मारकों के बीच सजे-बसे इन पेड़ों के बीच, आरव अपना शोधकार्य करता था।En: Amidst these trees, embellished among historical monuments, आरव would carry out his research work.Hi: आरव एक समर्पित वनस्पतिविज्ञानी था।En: आरव was a dedicated botanist.Hi: हर रोज़ वह वहाँ जाता और पौधों का अध्ययन करता।En: Every day, he would go there and study the plants.Hi: उसके दिल में पौधों के विविध रंग और प्रकार अपनी जगह बना चुके थे।En: The diverse colors and types of plants had taken a special place in his heart.Hi: लेकिन, आरव का हृदय एक और बात के लिए तरस रहा था - अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े होने का अहसास।En: However, आरव's heart longed for something else - the feeling of being connected to his roots.Hi: दिवाली कुछ हफ्ते पहले थी, लेकिन त्योहार की चमक अभी भी चारों ओर फैली हुई थी।En: दिवाली was a few weeks ago, but the festival's shine was still spread all around.Hi: सजावट की रौशनी धीरे-धीरे कम होने लगी थी, फिर भी वातावरण में उत्सव की महक थी।En: The lights from the decorations were slowly dimming, but the scent of celebration lingered in the air.Hi: आरव ने परिवार और त्योहारों से दूरी बना कर पौधों और शोधकार्य में खुद को डुबो दिया था।En: आरव had distanced himself from family and festivals, immersing himself in plants and research work.Hi: उसे लगता था कि उसके पास अपना काम और परंपराएँ दोनों निभाने का समय नहीं था।En: He felt he did not have enough time to fulfill both his work and his traditions.Hi: लेकिन अब आरव ने निर्णय लिया था कि वह अपनी संस्कृति और वैज्ञानिक काम के बीच पुल बनाएगा।En: But now आरव had decided that he would build a bridge between his culture and scientific work.Hi: एक दिन, जब वह लोधी गार्डन के एक कोने में अध्ययन कर रहा था, उसने एक अद्वितीय पौधा देखा।En: One day, when he was studying in a corner of लोधी गार्डन, he saw a unique plant.Hi: उसके पत्ते कुछ इस तरह थे जैसे किसी ने उन्हें अचार और रंगोली के रंगों से सजाया हो।En: Its leaves were such that it seemed like someone had decorated them with the colors of pickles and रंगोली.Hi: आरव को ऐसा प्रतीत हुआ मानो यह पौधा उसकी सांस्कृतिक जड़ों का प्रतीक हो।En: To आरव, it appeared that this plant symbolized his cultural roots.Hi: उस पल में आरव को एक गहरी समझ मिली।En: At that moment, आरव achieved a profound understanding.Hi: पौधे की जड़ें और शाखाएँ उसकी जिन्दगी की जड़ों और अनुभवों को, विज्ञान और संस्कृति को जोड़ती दिखीं।En: The roots and branches of the plant appeared to connect the roots and experiences of his life, science, and culture.Hi: आरव अब जानता था कि उसे क्या करना है।En: आरव now knew what he needed to do.Hi: उसने एक सामुदायिक आयोजन की योजना बनाई, जहाँ वह लोधी गार्डन में अपने शोधकार्य को साझा करेगा और सांस्कृतिक धरोहरों का जश्न मनाएगा।En: He planned a community event where he would share his research work at लोधी गार्डन and celebrate cultural heritage.Hi: इस आयोजन में उसने पुरानी रीतियों और नये विचारों का संगम किया।En: In this event, he merged old traditions with new ideas.Hi: वे लोग जो पौधों की खोज के लिए वहां आए थे, वे उसकी जातीय कहानियों और पारंपरिक संगीत में खो गए।En: Those who came for the discovery of plants became engrossed in his ethnic stories and traditional music.Hi: आरव ने अपनी नई समझ के साथ अपने गहन खोज को जोड़ा।En: आरव combined his deep research with his new understanding.Hi: उस दिन के अंत में, आरव अपने अंदर की शांति और उत्साह को महसूस कर रहा था।En: By the end of the day, आरव felt a peace and excitement within himself.Hi: उसने शोध और परंपरा के बीच संतुलन पा लिया था और यह नया संतुलन ही उसकी नई पहचान थी।En: He had achieved a balance between research and tradition, and this new balance was his new identity.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि उसका काम उसका उद्देश्य था, और उसकी संस्कृति उसका सार।En: He realized that his work was his purpose, and his culture was his essence.Hi: इस संगम ने उसे फिर से पूरा कर दिया था।En: This union had made him whole once again. Vocabulary Words:transcendental: अलौकिकembellished: सजे-बसेbotanist: वनस्पतिविज्ञानीdiverse: विविधlonged: तरस रहाconnected: जुड़ेroots: जड़ेंdim: कमscent: महकimmersing: डुबो दियाsacrificed: त्याग दियाsporadic: छिटपुटprofound: गहरीsymbolized: प्रतीकachieve: प्राप्त करनाbalance: संतुलनheritage: धरोहरdiscovery: खोजethnic: जातीयengrossed: खो गएcommunity: सामुदायिकbridge: पुलunique: अद्वितीयglimpse: झलकconnection: संबंधtradition: परंपराpurpose: उद्देश्यessence: सारwholeness: पूरेपनmonuments: स्मारकों

This week, Justin catches up with Laura Smyth and Graham backstage in London. Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about Stephen King, Izzy and Barca Jim review the show at the Manchester Opera House, and we go back in time to breakfast at the Botanist.   GET IN TOUCH HERE:   Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com   OTHER STUFF:   Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian   The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/   Have a listen to 'The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125   Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse

In this episode, Master Gardeners Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas sit down with all four authors of the most comprehensive field guide available of a single county in New York State: From the Hudson to the Taconics”An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County by Anna Duhon, Gretchen Stevens, Claudia Knab-Vispo, and Conrad Vispo for the HAWTHORNE VALLEY FARMSCAPE. This conversation is in two parts because of, not only the number of participants in the interview, but the size of the topic. The interview begins with an introduction to the organizations responsible for making such an effort possible. The Hawthorne Valley Association is the overriding organization, and supports the Farmscape Ecology Program. Hudsonia is the other organization participating in the production of the guide. Hudsonia is a non-advocacy group focusing on data collection and guidance to local governments and advocates in land use decisions. The authors are:  Conrad Vispo, wildlife ecologist with 21 years of experience at Hawthorne Valley with the goal of exploring and sharing research results;  Claudia Knab-Vispo, Botanist studying plants/animals/people interactions for the last twenty years, especially wild plants and how they grow and interact;  Anna Duhon, since 2009 specializing in cultural research and outreach, weaving ecology and culture; and  Gretchen Stevens, Emerita from Hudsonia, thirty five years in the Hudson Valley, specializing in biodiversity assessment in the Hudson Valley.  The guide is informed by decades of original research and enables readers to get to know 36 distinct habitats including:  Information on how to identify and distinguish each habitat in the landscape  Maps of public areas where habitats can be experience  What to look for, including lists of associated wild plants and animals  Stewardship ideas and considerations  Habitat history in the context of human history  Perspective from people interacting with the habitats Interactive suggestions for engaging with different habitats  When asked why and how they were able to assemble such vast amounts of data, Conrad explained that it was the way they found to communicate informed compassion for the natural world. They devised the concept of habitat descriptions to best express the sense of place, describing the specific geography clearly while remaining aesthetically pleasing. Interestingly, the scope included agricultural habitats and suburban ecology as well as “wild” places. The volume of historic data collection in Columbia County is staggering, dating back as far as the early 1800s, and continuing to the present. The researchers talked to hunters and farmers, foragers and conservationists, and even children in their quest to reference all types of people using the land. Their idea was that the more users were consulted, the wider the audience for the field guide. People with different perspectives who used the land differently could all use the guidebook successfully. The goal was to raise awareness of differing habitats and connect with each. The layout of the book is divided into thirty two habitats, each describing the plant and animal life, interrelations between the organisms, then bringing in the history of its land uses and discussion of possible future use. There is often a perspective from the people who actually make use of the habitat, and each section closes with an interactive suggestion to invite reader participation. Tim was curious about the value of the guide in other New York counties and whether it was transferable. The immediate answer is that while features of some habitats are universal, it's better to take the information as a suggestion in another region. While many things are the same, the type of habitat can often be blended in another site. The idea of the guide is to be able to study as deeply or casually as one chooses. It is meant to be a tool used as the user wishes. Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas  Guests: Anna Duhon, Gretchen Stevens, Claudia Knab-Vispo, and Conrad Vispo  Photo by: Teresa Golden. Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas  Resources

Botanist, Philip Garnock-Jones has just published He Puawai - A natural History of New Zealand Flowers that celebrates with spectacular photography, all the ways flower reproduce.

The Gaming Hut becomes a pit stop as beloved Patreon backer Aser Tolentino asks how a tabletop game might reproduce the spectacle of Formula One racing. In the History Hut we ask if Elizabeth Bathory was framed. Robin shares his KARTAS-friendly discoveries from this year's Robin and Valerie International Film Festival in the Cinema Hut. […]

On this edition of The Natural nurse [ www.naturalnurse.com] and DrZ [www.DrZnaturally.com], DrZ [Eugene R. Zampieron,ND,RH[ahg] will interview Robert Dale Rogers  an herbalist, botanist and the author of more than 60 books. On today's episode he will discuss his new book, The Fern Pharmacy: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology Robert Dale Rogers  was a former professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. He is a former clinical professor in family medicine. Used for millennia by indigenous people, ferns are now being recognized by science for their potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions. In this full-color illustrated encyclopedia, Robert Dale Rogers explores over 500 species of ferns, detailing their indigenous and folk uses, their mythology, chemistry, and pharmacology.  So join us for this episode for this  interesting discussion.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Botanist's Challenge: Conquering Allergies for Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden blåste gjennom Oslo Botaniske Hage, og bladene laget et teppe av gult, oransje og rødt.En: The autumn wind blew through the Oslo Botaniske Hage, and the leaves created a carpet of yellow, orange, and red.No: Det var en vakker dag, klar og kjølig, perfekt for en spasertur.En: It was a beautiful day, clear and cool, perfect for a walk.No: Men Lars følte en bestemt uro.En: But Lars felt a specific unease.No: Han sto ved inngangen til en bortgjemt del av hagen.En: He stood at the entrance to a secluded part of the garden.No: Her, skjult blant trær og busker, ventet en sjelden plante i full blomst.En: Here, hidden among trees and shrubs, awaited a rare plant in full bloom.No: Lars var botaniker med et hjerte som banket for planter.En: Lars was a botanist with a heart that beat for plants.No: Han elsket sitt arbeid, men bar en konstant frykt — pollenallergien hans.En: He loved his work, but carried a constant fear — his pollen allergy.No: Det var områder av hagen han sjelden besøkte.En: There were areas of the garden he rarely visited.No: Det var for risikabelt.En: It was too risky.No: Men dette forskningsprosjektet kunne gi resultater han hadde drømt om.En: Yet this research project could yield results he had dreamed of.No: Problemet?En: The problem?No: Den sjeldne planten hadde valgt å blomstre akkurat der Lars trengte å unngå.En: The rare plant had chosen to bloom right where Lars needed to avoid.No: Ingrid og Sven, hans kolleger, hadde forsøkt å hjelpe ham.En: Ingrid and Sven, his colleagues, had tried to help him.No: "Du kan jo bare beskrive den fra bøkene," sa Sven forslagsvis.En: "You could just describe it from the books," suggested Sven.No: Ingrid var mer forståelsesfull.En: Ingrid was more understanding.No: "Vi kan finne noe annet," foreslo hun, men hun visste hvordan Lars strevde med begrensningene sine.En: "We can find something else," she proposed, but she knew how Lars struggled with his limitations.No: Lars bestemte seg.En: Lars made up his mind.No: Han pakket en antihistamin i lommen, tok på seg en maske og begynte å gå mot det skjulte området.En: He packed an antihistamine in his pocket, put on a mask, and began walking towards the hidden area.No: Hjertet hans banket raskere.En: His heart beat faster.No: Trærne kastet lange skygger, og høstdagene ble kortere.En: The trees cast long shadows, and autumn days were getting shorter.No: Det var en utfordring han måtte møte.En: It was a challenge he had to face.No: Da han kom fram, var planten der, vakker og sjelden.En: When he arrived, the plant was there, beautiful and rare.No: Det var en mulighet han ikke kunne ignorere.En: It was an opportunity he couldn't ignore.No: Han begynte å skissere.En: He began to sketch.No: Hånden hans var stødig, men snart kjente han kløende øyne og en tung pust.En: His hand was steady, but soon he felt itchy eyes and labored breathing.No: Panikken steg.En: Panic rose.No: Skulle han trekke seg tilbake?En: Should he retreat?No: Nei, dette var for viktig.En: No, this was too important.No: Han grep en pinsett og samlet en liten prøve fra planten.En: He grabbed a pair of tweezers and collected a small sample from the plant.No: Øynene hans brant, og nesen rant, men han holdt fast.En: His eyes burned, and his nose ran, but he held on.No: Ingrid hadde vært bekymret og fulgte etter ham på avstand.En: Ingrid had been worried and followed him at a distance.No: Hun fant Lars, støttet ham da han begynte å vakle.En: She found Lars, supporting him as he began to stagger.No: "Lars, vi må ut herfra," sa hun mykt.En: "Lars, we need to get out of here," she said softly.No: Han nikket, klarte å smile svakt bak masken.En: He nodded, managing a faint smile behind the mask.No: Med Ingrid ved sin side klarte han å snuble ut i friskere luft.En: With Ingrid by his side, he managed to stumble out into fresher air.No: Tilbake i laboratoriet satt Lars med prøven.En: Back in the laboratory, Lars sat with the sample.No: Han var takknemlig for Ingrid.En: He was grateful for Ingrid.No: Uten henne hadde han ikke klart det.En: Without her, he wouldn't have managed it.No: Hans tillit til samarbeid vokste.En: His trust in collaboration grew.No: Han innså at noen ganger, var det ikke bare kunnskapen som betydde noe, men også menneskene rundt ham.En: He realized that sometimes, it wasn't just knowledge that mattered, but also the people around him.No: Denne dagen i hagen, blant høstfargene, forandret Lars.En: This day in the garden, among the autumn colors, changed Lars.No: Han hadde møtt frykten sin, og med litt hjelp, overvunnet den.En: He had faced his fear, and with a little help, overcome it.No: En styrket botaniker, klar for nye forskningsutfordringer, og nå mer åpen for å be om hjelp.En: A strengthened botanist, ready for new research challenges, and now more open to asking for help. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstblow: blåsecarpet: teppesecluded: bortgjemtshrub: buskbloom: blomstbotanist: botanikerunease: urofear: fryktpollen: pollenallergy: allergirare: sjeldnedecide: beslutteantihistamine: antihistaminmask: maskeshadow: skyggeshiver: skjelvesteady: stødigitchy: kløendelabored breathing: tung pustpanic: panikktweezer: pinsettretreat: trekke tilbakeburn: brennestagger: vaklestumble: snublefaint: svakgratitude: takknemlighettrust: tillitcollaboration: samarbeid

A chance meeting led to a very cool show that turned us into total cider freaks. Amie and Lyndon happened to come in for a tasting at Winery Sixteen 600 on their way to a site visit at the local Sonoma Cider Shop, Pomme. They are based in Cedar Grove and Asheville North Carolina and make cider, pet-nat, piquette and wines from local sources. Their energy, enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring and everything we tried was amazing. The winery supports local farmers using only sustainably and organically sourced fruits, including blueberries, heirloom apples, and unusual ingredients like hibiscus. The ciders and wines are raw, wild, unrefined, unfiltered, and unpasteurized, allowing customers to feel good about what they're drinking. Ask for them at your local cider shop, or if you live in the south, go check them out, they are constantly doing fun events and pop-ups. [EP 373] Botanistandbarrel.com @botanistandbarrel

Is the plant-based meat boom going bust? Despite early excitement and big investments, some brands are in the midst of turbulent times and an uncertain future. The hosts weigh in. Plus, Babak Bina, co-founder of BCB3 Hospitality Group, shares how a deep commitment to guest experience and a love for cultural cuisine helped him develop some of the city's most acclaimed restaurants. Show notes: 0:45: Head South. Point (Coffee) Break. Big Names, Live. A Beyond Meati Problem. Dink-Tinis & More. –  The hosts recap Taste Radio's vibrant Austin meetup and share red hot news in the business of RTD coffee. They also highlight recently announced founders and operators that will be speaking at BevNET Live Summer 2025, including Kurt Seidensticker of Vital Proteins and Melvin Landis of Olipop. The hosts riff on the stunning downfall of plant-based meat company Meati as well as another poor quarter for Beyond and analyze the broader implications for the alt-meat space. Ray gets everyone's attention with a collaboration between The Botanist Gin and Prince, which have teamed up to serve “pickleball cocktails,” before John and Mike break out lemonade-flavored potato chips and a goat milk “lamb skewer” chocolate bar. Jacqui chats about an avocado-based tea, and Ray showcases new meat sticks from The New Primal and Archer.  29:09: Babak Bina, Co-Founder, BCB3 Hospitality Group – A towering presence in Boston's culinary scene for nearly four decades, Babak is a renowned restaurateur whose influence stretches far beyond the dining room. Known for his unwavering focus on hospitality and a bold commitment to innovative, globally inspired cuisine, he has helped shape the city's food culture in lasting ways. In this episode, Babak shares insights into how he educates diners without alienating them, why pushing a city's culinary boundaries matters, and what it takes to craft experiences that go well beyond just great food. He also discusses his philosophy of leading by example – whether it's mopping the floor or bussing a table – and how culture starts at the top. Brands in this episode: Wundereggs, Super Coffee, Afia, Better Sour, Nebula Snacks, NUFS, Jolene, Vital Proteins, Olipop, Polar, Meati, Beyond, Impossible, The Botanist, Essentia, Utz, Alex's Lemonade Stand, New Primal, Archer, Kesssho, Avsome, HOP WTR

What's a Scotch distillery doing making gin? For that matter, what's a Scotch distillery doing making an unbelievably peated single malt in packaging so dark you can barely read it? Douglas Taylor of Bruichladdich and The Botanist sits down with the band to discuss the iconoclastic whisky distillery, their philosophy behind pushing the envelope with locally sourced barley, how they wound up making a London Dry Gin, and how that story involves punching a hole in a building with a wrecking ball.Plus, it was Grand Army's birthday! Damon recaps the party (many Hard Starts were involved) and talks about what it means to have lasted ten years in one of the hardest industries on EarthFollow Bruichladdich at @bruichladdichFollow the The Botanist at @thebotanistgin_usThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy_PodcastLove The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, drink recipes from all our guests, and free kits every month from our friends at Shaker & Spoon. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBondCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.Get your hands on some Buddha's Hand Bitters at kingfloyds.com Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.