Podcasts about Botany

Autumn is here on the Talking Heads podcast - as the last vestiges of Summer in the garden dodge the wet and windy weather while trying to give the last hurrah before that inevitable but pleasantly seasonable slide into the hibernation of winter. But gardeners never sleep so Lucy and Saul are still out and about in their plots plying the horticultural trade they both love. So join them both for more horti-waffle and insights into the life of the modern, professional gardener.Saul returns from his holidays (technically he is actually still on them!) and Lucy drags herself away from that tropical border to come to the aid to a Dad with a Brassica Cage. Upcycling is the name of the game when it comes to protecting those Brussel sprouts, plus a few cub-scout worth knots! Also hedging is still dominating the gardeners day-job - when will the miles of foliage that needs trimming end! LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Serendipitous Encounter: Plants, Medicine & New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Крај лета носио је топао и умирујући поветарац у Београду.En: The end of summer brought a warm and soothing breeze to Belgrade.Sr: Јевремовац, ботаничка башта, блистао је у свој својој раскоши.En: Jevremovac, the botanical garden, shone in all its splendor.Sr: Стаклене куполе стакленика сјале су на сунцу, а ваздух је био испуњен мирисом цветајућих биљака.En: The glass domes of the greenhouses glittered in the sun, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming plants.Sr: Путеви су шуштали под ногама док су посетиоци лагано пролазили, апсорбујући лепоту природе око себе.En: The paths rustled underfoot as visitors slowly strolled, absorbing the beauty of nature around them.Sr: Милош, ботаничар у својим средњим тридесетим, осећао је немир.En: Miloš, a botanist in his mid-thirties, felt restless.Sr: Његова каријера није ишла онако како је замишљао, а лични живот је изгледао ако да стоји у месту.En: His career wasn't going as he had imagined, and his personal life seemed to be at a standstill.Sr: Одлучио је данас направити паузу.En: He decided to take a break today.Sr: Дођи у Јевремовац да очисти мисли и пронађе поновни смисао у свом раду.En: He came to Jevremovac to clear his thoughts and find renewed purpose in his work.Sr: С друге стране баште, Санја, млада студенткиња медицине, ушла је са страстом у сваки кутак.En: On the other side of the garden, Sanja, a young medical student, passionately explored every corner.Sr: Љубав према природи и студијама медицинских својстава биљака довела ју је овде.En: Her love for nature and the study of the medicinal properties of plants had brought her here.Sr: Међутим, била је суздржана у приступу Милошу, плашећи се да не омета његов мир.En: However, she was hesitant to approach Miloš, fearing she might disturb his peace.Sr: Милош је седео на једној од глатких, излизаних клупа, посматрајући цвеће како игра на ветру.En: Miloš sat on one of the smooth, worn-out benches, watching the flowers dance in the wind.Sr: Санја, прикупивши храброст, пришла је са осмехом.En: Sanja, gathering her courage, approached with a smile.Sr: "Извините, јесте ли Милош, ботаничар?En: "Excuse me, are you Miloš, the botanist?"Sr: ", упитала је са благим тоном.En: she asked in a gentle tone.Sr: Милош је погледао, изненађен.En: Miloš looked up, surprised.Sr: "Јесам.En: "I am.Sr: Како вам могу помоћи?En: How can I help you?"Sr: "Санја му је испричала о својој страсти према медицини и биљкама, и о жељи да научи више од њега.En: Sanja explained her passion for medicine and plants and her desire to learn more from him.Sr: Иако је у почетку био сумњичав, њен ентузијазам био је заразан.En: Although initially skeptical, her enthusiasm was contagious.Sr: Развио се разговор пун живости.En: A lively conversation developed.Sr: Милош је делио своје знање о лековитим биљкама, а Санја је причала о медицинским техникама.En: Miloš shared his knowledge about medicinal plants, while Sanja talked about medical techniques.Sr: Њихова размена мисли била је испуњена узбуђењем и идејама.En: Their exchange of thoughts was filled with excitement and ideas.Sr: Тако је настала идеја о заједничком истраживању, спајању ботанике и медицине.En: This led to the idea of a joint research project, combining botany and medicine.Sr: На крају дана, Милош се осећао обновљено.En: By the end of the day, Miloš felt rejuvenated.Sr: Више није био само ботаничар који тражи инспирацију, већ неко ко има нови циљ.En: He was no longer just a botanist seeking inspiration, but someone with a new goal.Sr: Санја је напустила башту, одређена да дубље истражује спој медицинске науке и биљака.En: Sanja left the garden determined to delve deeper into the fusion of medical science and plants.Sr: Обоје су осетили како им је случајни сусрет у башти променио поглед на свет.En: Both felt that their chance encounter in the garden had changed their view of the world.Sr: Растанак је означио почетак новог поглавља, професионалног партнерства које је обећавало да ће унети свеже ветрове у њихове области деловања.En: Their parting marked the beginning of a new chapter, a professional partnership that promised to bring fresh winds into their fields of work.Sr: Јевремовац их је ујединио, баш као што само природа уме - једноставно и чудесно.En: Jevremovac had united them, just as nature alone can—simply and wondrously. 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Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.With Saul taking a well deserved break after our time at Audley End for the Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, Lucy lifts the lid on her latest crush (after eating some homegrown sweetcorn and tomatoes, of course - that's a life-long love). Yes, she's entered the world of tropical plants after Saul's persistent persuasions via 278 zoom calls, of 35-minute duration. Names trip off her lips such as coleus (plectranthus), ensete, amaranth, salvia, musa, fasicularia (and dahlia, Saul....) as she conveys what she's learnt on her journey so far. LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Ana María Bedoya's work takes her to some unlikely places: steep cliffs, river rapids, and tumbling waterfalls— all in search of vulnerable aquatic plants. Through lively stories and conversations with scientists, gardeners, artists, and experts, join the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) for deep dives into everything from food systems and horticulture to botanical breakthroughs in the lab and the field, and the many ways our daily lives are sustained by plants.This episode of Plant People is part of our summer playlist to keep you entertained while Sidedoor is on summer break. We'll be back in the fall with brand new episodes of Sidedoor.

Send us a textEp 657: The Power, Art, and Politics of Erotic Romance Writing with Megan LandonDive into a fascinating conversation with linguist and author Megan Landon about the power of language in erotic and romance writing. From the subtle distinctions between word choices to the broader implications of language in storytelling, this episode uncovers the craft behind creating intimate narratives.Megan shares insights from her workshop "The Allure of Words," exploring how language affects pacing and sensuality in writing. The discussion tackles challenging topics including the stigmatization of erotica, the evolving landscape of romantic fiction, and the political climate affecting authors in the genre.The conversation extends beyond craft to address crucial industry issues: the changing dynamics of romance conventions, the importance of inclusive spaces, and the role of emotional intelligence in storytelling. Particularly poignant is the examination of how patriarchal structures affect both women and men in the literary world.Ready to explore the intricate world of erotic writing and its place in modern literature? Listen to this enlightening episode that bridges linguistics, creativity, and social commentary in the romance genre.*Tune in to discover how language shapes our understanding of intimacy and storytelling.*Key Takeaways: • Megan Landon emphasizes the significant impact of language in storytelling, particularly in the genre of romance and sci-fi fantasy erotica, which is often underestimated.  • The discussion highlights the challenges writers face regarding word choice due to the stigmatization of erotica, revealing a nuanced struggle for creative expression.  • The podcast explores the effects of patriarchy on both genders within the realm of erotic fiction, suggesting that it can shape emotional connections and societal perceptions in unexpected ways.About Megan:Megan Landon is an award winning writer of sci-fi and fantasy romance and er*t'ca. Her stories are inspired by nature, science, language, and magic. She has a Ph.D. in linguistics and loves to play with the shades of nuance that exist between magic and science. Megan's work has been recognized by the Seattle Erotic Arts Foundation; Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Writers; Passionate Ink; Literally Lovesick; All the Filthy Details podcast; and the Golden Pigtails Awards.AUDIO RECORDING: Excerpt from Botany and Brujeria narrated by Lola Raine. meganlandon.commeganlandon.com/linksAudiobook excerpt Botany and Brujeria can be found at https://mybook.to/botanyOn Amazon (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3JD8nB8SOCIALS: Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook: @meganlandonauthorSupport the showExclusives https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeNewsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliates Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow BeeDee dating app https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeahThe Fantasy Box DATE30 for $30 OFF 1st box https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Lucy and Saul certainly have their thinking caps on for this episode, as the duo discuss the specifics of what being a Head Gardener entails. Is it solely gardening, with a team of folk that you manage, or should you also be expected to dabble in electrics, plumbing, carpentry and chauffeuring? In all honesty, we think it should be whatever you're happy to do - and talking of which, we've both been very happy in our own gardens this week. Saul has been excitedly eyeing up his ginger blooms, whilst Lucy has been cooking up a variety of home-grown meals for her family. Thanks, mum and dad, for the sweetcorn!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

In this episode of the Eatweeds Podcast, Robin Harford is joined by Dr Sarah Edwards, ethnobotanist at the University of Oxford. Together they explore the 400-year history of Oxford Botanic Garden — Britain's oldest physic garden — and why ethnobotany is vital for preserving both cultural knowledge and biodiversity.Dr Edwards shares her remarkable journey from Kew Gardens to working alongside First Nations communities in Australia, documenting traditional plant use and wisdom.She reflects on the threats facing global plant diversity, the role of botanic gardens in conservation, and why re-establishing kinship with plants is essential for our future.About Dr Sarah Edwards Dr Sarah Edwards is the author of The Ethnobotanical (link) and co-author of Phytopharmacy (link). She teaches Ethnobiology and Biological Conservation at the University of Oxford and manages plant records at the Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum (link). Her work bridges science, culture, and art, from field collaborations with First Nations communities in Australia to recent projects with the Richmond Arts Service's Cultural Reforesting programme.

A Casa de Sabedoria, epicentro do saber no Império Abássida, nos ensina que a civilização é o mosaico de um tapete tecido por vozes diversas, desafiando a noção de que o progresso seja um privilégio ocidental-europeu, e nos convida a recriar seu espírito de tradução, escutar e colaborar em um mundo fragmentado, onde o futuro depende de nossa capacidade de unir línguas, lógicas e sonhos, como fizeram os sábios de Bagdá há mais de mil anos. Venha conosco numa jornada incrível pela história! Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Citação ABNT: Imagem de capa: Freepik Para apoiar o Pirulla, use o Pix abaixo: pirula1408@gmail.com Em nome de Marcos Siqueira (primo do Pirulla) [caption id="attachment_65160" align="aligncenter" width="300"] QR code PIX[/caption] Site: https://www.pirulla.com.br/ Expotea: https://expotea.com.br/https://www.instagram.com/expoteabrasil/ Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: Gutas, Dimitri. Greek Thought, Arabic Culture: The Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement in Baghdad and Early Abbasid Society. Routledge, 1998. Al-Khalili, Jim. The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance. Penguin Books, 2011. Kennedy, Hugh. When Baghdad Ruled the Muslim World: The Rise and Fall of Islam's Greatest Dynasty. Da Capo Press, 2005. Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition, “Abbasids,” Brill, 2012. Kennedy, Hugh. The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates. Routledge, 2016. O’Leary, De Lacy. How Greek Science Passed to the Arabs. Routledge, 1949. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Science and Civilization in Islam. Harvard University Press, 1968. Fahd, Toufic. “Botany and Agriculture.” In Encyclopedia of the History of Arabic Science, edited by Roshdi Rashed. Routledge, 1996. Morgan, Michael Hamilton. Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers, and Artists. National Geographic, 2007. Said, Edward W. Orientalism. Penguin Books, 1978 (para crítica ao eurocentrismo). Saliba, George. Islamic Science and the Making of the European Renaissance. MIT Press, 2007. Sugestões de filmes: Documentário: "Science and Islam" (BBC, 2009 mas disponível em plataformas como YouTube (com legendas em inglês) apresentada pelo físico Jim Al-Khalili cujo trabalho serviu de fonte, ver acima) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_1RSVo3dLg&ab_channel=BanijayScience O Físico (2013) tem na Amazon Prime, filme segue um jovem cristão europeu que viaja ao mundo islâmico no século XI para estudar medicina com Ibn Sina (Avicena) em Isfahan (Irã). Sugestões de vídeos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxJ2OC7iXo0 1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets Sugestões de links: Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Abbasid Caliphate,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org/articles/abbasid-caliphate. Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Bayt al-Ḥekma,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org/articles/bayt-al-hekma. Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Mathematics in Islam,” “Astronomy,” e “Cartography,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org. Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Dinawari,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org/articles/dinawari. Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Baghdad,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org/articles/baghdad. Encyclopaedia Iranica, “Bayt al-Ḥekma,” disponível em: https://iranicaonline.org/articles/bayt-al-hekma. Sugestões de games: Assassin´s Creed: Mirage Prince of Persia Age of Empires 2 Crusader Kings 2/3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.How has the years warm and dry weather effected the productivity of our plots - well Lucy went to find out when she visited the Fothergills Trial Ground open day where they grow 1500 varieties of flowers, veg and fruit to show case their seed varieties. The picture is obviously mixed with some crops enjoying the temperatures while others struggling to get going, a similar picture back home at our gardens. We also look into some more 'Horticultural News' both sad and positive - including the new Adam Greathead Award for aspiring gardeners to gain valuable experience at John Massey Gardens, Ashwood Nursery and Great Dixter.Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Painter and Gallerist, Nicole Korbe. Nicole discusses growing up in New Mexico & Oklahoma, creativity, being shy, her degree in Biology & Botany, her time working as a project manager for environmental consulting firms and how that experience plays into running a gallery, her beginnings as a painter, her pivot and jump to being a full-time Artist, cold wax & encaustic, how memory & place play into her work, process, emotion, dystopian work, cityscapes, being optimistic in dark times, her gallery Nkollectiv and its evolution, time outs & renovations, building a community of Artists, her Apis Opus and +1 shows, the catalyst for NKollectiv making its move to South Broadway, EASEL, her business model, the challenges of running a gallery, 2nd Saturdays, types of work shown at NKollectiv, her current exhibition VAST, the power of art, buying and selling art, pricing, advice to aspiring Artists, and her idea of perfect happiness.Join us for an insightful, wonderful conversation with Nicole Korbe!Check out Nicole's work at her website www.nicolekorbe.com Follow Nicole on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/nicole_korbe_art/ - @nicole_korbe_artFacebook - www.facebook.com/nicole.korbe & www.facebook.com/korbeart Check out Nicole's gallery, NKollectiv, at www.nkollectiv.comFollow NKollectiv on social media:Instagram -  www.instagram.com/nkollectiv/ - @nkollectivFacebook - www.facebook.com/nkollectivCheck out the events and offerings at EASEL – Englewood Art Studios, Events, Lessons at www.easel-co.comFollow EASEL on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/easelcoartspace/ - @easelcoartspaceFacebook - www.facebook.com/easelcoartspaceSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week we welcome in the producer and co-host of Static Radio: one Bob Lament to discuss any topics that tickled his fancy. Everything from Honey I Shrunk the Kids! to collective consciousness to the evolution of advertising… Nothing was off the table in this one. We also discuss potentially the worst film of all time. Bob challenges Colin to watch this film and even offers a whopping $5 if the task can be completed. Plus! We learn of one of the most contentious games in all of Australia… Curious what it is? Stay tuned and you'll find out!And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! Today, we discuss Rob's new record called Nemesis coming out 09.19.25, as well as some very hot takes about the world of music.We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.Static Radio@staticradio on (most) all social media platformsEtsyPatreonLinktreesong at end of episode: Bill Walton by Wizdumb & Hash Adams off the album Worst Case Scenario coming out 08.31.25.Instagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Take a day out to spray weeds, and nobody will see any results instantly - but woe betide you if you neglect this essential job and customers consequently see a sea of fat hen (or, even worse, oxalis or creeping buttercup...) a week or so down the line. Juggling jobs is all part of the professional gardener's daily challenges, and understanding your clients' needs, along with good two-way communication, allows you to make sound decisions for all concerned. Plus, Saul has been spending more time in Stoneland's kitchen garden whereas Lucy has flexed her  tropical muscles once again. Great minds obviously do think alike - especially with revelations about wild swims and marine biology aspirations...Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

It's crunch time in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League this weekend, with the Botany Swarm and West Auckland Admirals facing off in a two game semi-final series. D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with Botany Swarm Captain Michael Attwell to preview the series – delving into how the semi-final will impact the final, and how the team is looking heading into the most important games of the season thus far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.The school Summer holidays have started in the UK which means Lucy and her family have gone for a well deserved break to Beaulieu, a place familiar to all listeners. But that means Saul is on his own and bringing you along on his Saturday shenanigans down at the Beach and at the Story of Emily, a brand new garden and museum in West Cornwall, all while trying to fit some horticulture waffle in - a bracing dip, some jungle garden action and raucous folk music abound!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Colorado Parks and Wildlife now has the authority to study and conserve the state's native invertebrates and rare plants in a comprehensive manner, which has strengthened Colorado's ability to protect biodiversity.In 2024, Colorado passed House Bill 24-1117 which placed the management of invertebrates and rare plants under CPW's wildlife umbrella. The bill defined rare plants to mean a plant species that is indigenous to the State of Colorado and that is at risk of extinction or elimination across the entirety of their distribution due to restricted range, few populations or occurrences, steep declines or severe threats.In the second part of our two-part series on this topic, we transition to talking about these rare plants.There are more than 2,800 native plants in Colorado, and 125 of those are endemic to our state, which means they only are found here. Of those, 90 are classified as rare.As Colorado updates its State Wildlife Action Plan, 195 rare plants are included in that plan.In this episode, we are going to chat with CPW Natural Areas Program Manager Raquel Wertsbaugh about her program's longstanding work with rare and native plants, while we also talk with Savanna Smith, CPW's new Rare Plants Program Manager, to learn more about CPW's work in this field. You'll hear the great lengths they go to for monitoring these plants, learn what makes some species such as the Rocky Mountain monkeyflower and Pagosa skyrocket so special, and get some information on what you can do to promote the health of rare plants in our state.

We think of plants as slow-growing, passive entities. But new research shows they have a very rich inner life. Botany professor Simon Gilroy talks about his latest findings. The post The “Silent Scream of Lettuce” appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Well, who would have thought that Lucy Chamberlain would get hooked on tropical plants, or that Saul Walker would be munching his way through lettuces and sweet peppers in the quest for edible perfection? But, that's what you can find happening in the life of two curious professional gardeners. The duo have also been fighting the never-ending battle of weeds, Lucy flexes her Niwake shears, and Saul peers into his wheelbarrow for a detailed weather report. Tomasz Schafernaker, we salute you!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.In this episode, Lucy throws a curveball at Saul by introducing him to her love of machinery. Long-pole hedge cutters, brushcutters, leaf blowers and strimmers are all essential daily kit for professional gardeners. The hot, dry weather still causes the duo to wilt (hooray for Saturday the 19th... :-) and Lucy finds that some wildlife has struggled to cope in her customer's garden. The Ecowitt app gets a shoutout for gardeners who like to stalk their peers' climate (very interesting, Saul...) and the windy weather has ruffled Lucy's feathers, while Saul remains as cool as a cucumber. Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

In this vibrant and soul-nourishing episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Maria Failla, former Broadway star turned professional “plant lady” and host of the wildly popular podcast Growing Joy with Plants. Maria shares her remarkable journey from performing under bright stage lights to cultivating a life of growth—literally and figuratively—surrounded by greenery.Maria opens up about her transition from singing on Broadway to nurturing a thriving plant-based media empire. Once a self-described “plant killer,” she candidly recounts how her curiosity blossomed into a passion that now serves as a powerful force for wellness, connection, and joy. With over 300 podcast episodes, a book deal, speaking engagements, and an ever-growing community, Maria has turned her love for houseplants into a thriving, purpose-driven career.Maria and Mike "C-Roc" explore the wellness science behind our connection to nature, the evolution of podcasting as a personal and communal tool for growth, and the unexpected lessons plants teach us about resilience, healing, and transformation. Maria also discusses how faith, biophilic design, and her “plant parent personality test” are helping people reconnect with the natural world and themselves.If you've ever underestimated the power of a houseplant—or the calling of a new chapter—this episode is for you.Website-www.growingjoywithmaria.comhttps://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/?hl=en

It's another peppersode! Just call us The Indistinguishable Professors with Limited Virtues as we push through our rotundone sensitivities to taste these high pitched smells. Molly takes a risk, Matthew can't get it together and Mr. Botany crashes the show before we ask the age old question: what is lop? Episode 252: PeppercornsHere's a great blog post from Casa Mascia Apothecary about producing white pepper at home in Belize.Pickled Cabbage Stir-fry with PorkStir-Fried Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)Matthew's Now but Wow! - Bingsu for Two by Sujin Witherspoon.  Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

Author and folklorist Varla Ventura returns to the show after a four month hiatus, where she won her battle with cancer. Varla is a regular on the show and comes in to talk about her brand new book, "Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore & Myth" which can be found in every major book store, online or on her website, varlaventura.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.The third UK summer heatwave is occurring, with summers getting warmer and drier - especially noticeable in Saul's usually much wetter county of Devon, this means a lot of plants need a little extra TLC to get them looking at their best. Lucy in dry Essex is, however, extremely used to these conditions and gives us a few hints and tips on plants to grow in the dry. Also a lot of pruning going on including the topiary, so appropriately the Henchman Topiary Awards have been announced - with some fantastical animals being created by artful pruning. However, forget all this because this weekend it's all about the BBQ - so enjoy your garden in the best way possible with grilled veggies and a banger or two!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Getting blasted by a bolt from the heavens usually spells the end for trees, but some species not only survive these strikes, they thrive.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Where Botany Meets Art: A Blossoming Partnership in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A napsütés aranyszínű fényt vetett a Budapest Állatkert és Növénykert zöldellő növényzetére.En: The sunlight cast a golden glow over the verdant greenery of the Budapest Állatkert és Növénykert.Hu: A látogatók mindenütt mosolyogtak, élvezték a friss levegőt és a színpompás virágok látványát.En: Visitors were smiling everywhere, enjoying the fresh air and the sight of colorful flowers.Hu: Ákos lassan lépkedett a növénykiállítás útjain, gondolataiba mélyedve.En: Ákos walked slowly along the paths of the plant exhibition, deep in thought.Hu: Botanikus volt, és új ötletekre vágyott, de mostanában mintha a kreativitása cserbenhagyta volna.En: He was a botanist seeking new ideas, but lately, it seemed his creativity had abandoned him.Hu: Egy padon üldögélve, tekintete egy lányt állt meg, aki elmélyülten rajzolt.En: While sitting on a bench, his gaze rested on a girl who was deeply engrossed in drawing.Hu: Dóra volt az, művészeti hallgató, aki épp a növények színpompás világát próbálta vászonra vinni.En: It was Dóra, an art student trying to capture the colorful world of plants on canvas.Hu: Ákos észrevette az aprólékosan kidolgozott vázlatokat, és valami különös vonzotta hozzá.En: Ákos noticed the meticulously detailed sketches and felt a curious attraction to them.Hu: Úgy döntött, megpróbál szóba elegyedni vele.En: He decided to try and strike up a conversation with her.Hu: – Szia!En: "Hi!"Hu: – kezdte Ákos vidáman.En: Ákos began cheerfully.Hu: – Gyönyörű a rajzod.En: "Your drawing is beautiful.Hu: Mióta rajzolsz?En: How long have you been drawing?"Hu: Dóra felnézett, kicsit meglepődött, de gyorsan elmosolyodott.En: Dóra looked up, slightly surprised, but quickly smiled.Hu: – Köszönöm!En: "Thank you!Hu: Évek óta rajzolok, de mindig új inspirációra van szükségem.En: I've been drawing for years, but I always need new inspiration.Hu: Most éppen valami egyedit keresek a vizsgamunkámhoz.En: Right now, I'm looking for something unique for my exam project."Hu: – Értem – mondta Ákos, leülve mellé.En: "I see," said Ákos, sitting down next to her.Hu: – Én is valami különlegeset keresek.En: "I'm also looking for something special.Hu: Botanikus vagyok, és egy új projektet tervezek környezetvédelem témában.En: I'm a botanist planning a new project on environmental protection.Hu: Együtt kereshetnénk inspirációt.En: We could search for inspiration together."Hu: Ez az ötlet felcsillant Dóra szemében.En: This idea sparked interest in Dóra's eyes.Hu: Ahogy tovább beszélgettek, úgy tűnt, mintha a növények világa körülöttük élénkebbé vált volna.En: As they continued their conversation, it seemed as if the world of plants around them became more vivid.Hu: Nemsokára lábukat a kert legeldugottabb zugába vitte az útjuk, ahol egy ritka virág bontotta szirmait.En: Before long, their path took them to the most secluded corner of the garden, where a rare flower was unfurling its petals.Hu: – Nézd csak!En: "Just look!"Hu: – suttogta Dóra izgatottan.En: Dóra whispered excitedly.Hu: – Ez valami csodálatos!En: "This is something amazing!"Hu: Ákos is ámult a látványtól.En: Ákos was also amazed by the sight.Hu: Az a pillanat, amit együtt éltek át, mindkettőjük számára magával ragadó inspirációt adott.En: The moment they shared was an enchanting inspiration for both of them.Hu: Akár egy műalkotás előtt, mindketten elmerengtek a virág szépségén, és ekkor értették meg, mennyi lehetőség rejlik az együttműködésükben.En: Standing before it like a piece of art, they both marveled at the flower's beauty and realized the potential of their collaboration.Hu: Hamarosan mindketten elmerültek a munkában.En: Soon, they both became immersed in their work.Hu: Dóra egy lenyűgöző festményt készített, amely újfajta látásmódot tükrözött a botanika világáról.En: Dóra created a captivating painting that reflected a new perspective on the world of botany.Hu: Ákos pedig egy innovatív projektötlettel állt elő, amely nemcsak környezetvédelmi szempontból volt újszerű, hanem az embereket is közelebb hozta a természethez.En: Meanwhile, Ákos came up with an innovative project idea that was novel not only from an environmental perspective but also brought people closer to nature.Hu: Elhatározták, hogy a jövőben is együtt dolgoznak.En: They decided to continue working together in the future.Hu: Nemcsak szakmai téren, de személyes értelemben is felfedezték, hogy milyen sokat jelentenek egymásnak.En: Not just professionally, but in a personal sense, they discovered how much they meant to each other.Hu: Ákos új lendületet és önbizalmat kapott, Dóra pedig támogatást és hitet a saját kreativitásában.En: Ákos gained new momentum and confidence, while Dóra received support and belief in her own creativity.Hu: Látszott, hogy a közös munkával nemcsak egy új projekt, de egy új kapcsolat is kibontakozott közöttük.En: It was clear that through their joint efforts, not only had a new project emerged, but a new relationship had also blossomed between them.Hu: A természet csodái pedig továbbra is összekötik őket, minden egyes nap új inspirációval gazdagítva kapcsolatukat.En: And nature's wonders continued to connect them, enriching their relationship with new inspiration every single day. Vocabulary Words:verdant: zöldellőgreenery: növényzetbotanist: botanikuscreativity: kreativitásabandoned: cserbenhagytaengrossed: elmélyültenmeticulously: apróékosancurious: különösstrike up: szóba elegyedniinspiration: inspirációsecluded: eldugottunfurling: bontottaamazed: ámultenchanting: magával ragadócaptivating: lenyűgözőperspective: látásmódinnovative: innovatívnovel: újszerűimmerse: elmerültekblossomed: kibontakozottmomentum: lendületetconfidence: önbizalomsupport: támogatáspotential: lehetőségcollaboration: együttműködésamazing: csodálatosspectacle: látványtólrelationship: kapcsolatwonders: csodáienriching: gazdagítva

We've always had a 'thing' for KLP so why did it take us 706 episodes to get to it!? Today we're diving through dumpsters full of pulp as we learn about new fangled citrus crossings and discover a love for food festivals. Mr Botany lurks behind the curtain and Jane Ellison meets her match as the sandy crusts of the Florida Keys beckon us. Next corporate retreat!? Cook's Illustrated Key Lime PieStella Parks's KLP recipe (Magic Key Lime Pie)The Best Key Lime Bars | Cooks IllustratedMolly's Now but Wow! - “Somebody New,” from Thee Black Boltz Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

Find out more about Iman Datoo's installation, Kinnomic Botany (2022), now part of ⁠SEEDLINGS: Diasporic Imaginaries⁠, curated by Jelena Sofronijevic with Travelling Gallery in Scotland.The group exhibition, featuring Emii Alrai, Iman Datoo, Radovan Kraguly, Zeljko Kujundzic, Remi Jabłecki, Leo Robinson, and Amba Sayal-Bennett, is touring across Scotland, culminating at Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) in August 2025.For more information, follow Travelling Gallery and EMPIRE LINES on social media, and visit: linktr.ee/SEEDLINGSTG2025

Our view of nature is often constrained by the idea of competition: life as a zero-sum game, where the victorious survive, and the defeated fade into extinction. But not every relationship in life is competitive! Sure, as living things, we must always be aware of our enemies, but our survival is just as closely tied to our social entanglements- our family, friends, neighbors, and communities. In a rebuttal to the hyper-competitive view of ecology, Rachel shares evidence from a growing field of botany that dares to look at how plants behave by applying social theory to their choices. There are many conversations happening among the plants of our grasslands that we haven't been hearing, and it's time to unpack the complexity of these interspecies relationships if we want to really understand how this ecosystem works. Primary Sources: Cahill Lab - University of Alberta: https://cahilllab.ca/ Megan K. Ljubotina and James F. Cahill Jr., “Effects of Neighbour Location and Nutrient Distributions on Root Foraging Behavior of the Common Sunflower,” Proceedings of the Royal Society B 286, no. 1911 (2019): 20190955 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2019.0955 Mónica López Pereira et al., “Light-Mediated Self Organization of Sunflower Stands Increases Oil Yield in the Field,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114, no. 30 (2017): 7975–80. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1618990114 James F. Cahill Jr., “The Inevitability of Plant Behavior,” American Journal of Botany 106, no. 7 (2019): 903-5. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.1313 Robin W. Kimmerer, “Asters and Goldenrod,” in Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants (Minneapolis: Milkweed, 2013) +++ More of Our Work +++ Website Facebook TikTok Twitch Bluesky +++ Contact Us +++ Text/Call: (316)-512-8933 info@grasslandgroupies.org +++ Support Us +++ Bonfire Merch Store CashApp: $GrasslandGroupies Or... donate directly to our org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, I'm sharing 10 life-changing books that every herbalist, gardener, and nature lover should have on their shelf. These are the books I return to again and again—whether I'm planning my medicinal herb garden, identifying wild plants, or curling up with a beautiful summer read that reconnects me to the heart of herbalism.

A conversation about the evolving world of psychedelics. While scientific breakthroughs continue to reshape our understanding of how these substances work, psychedelics are also at the center of debates about religious freedom, mystical experiences, politics, and how we treat mental health.For more than thirty years, Michael Pollan has been writing about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect: on our plates, in our farms and gardens, and in our minds. His acclaimed books include How to Change Your Mind, The Omnivore's Dilemma, and The Botany of Desire. Pollan co-founded the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics.Gül Dölen is professor at UC Berkeley in the Departments of Neuroscience and Psychology. Her research expertise and interests include behavioral and systems neuroscience, psychedelics, social behavior, evolution, synaptic plasticity, extracellular matrix, oxytocin and stroke, autism, PTSD, and addiction.Indre Viskontas is a cognitive neuroscientist with the University of San Francisco and a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has published groundbreaking work on the neural basis of memory and creativity, and co-hosts the podcast Inquiring Minds. Her past City Arts guests include Atul Gawande and Temple Grandin.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Apologies for again this week mentioning the 's'-word (sweat) but it's been foisty throughout the UK, meaning that Lucy and Saul have yet again plenty of weather fodder to get their teeth into. They also discover a design issue with their battery mowers - are their other professional gardeners out there whacking their Hayters on an all-too-frequent basis? Hedges also go under the spotlight - do you cut yours once or twice a year? And we give a shoutout to our Australian listeners in NSW who are experiencing a cyclone bomb with tidal surges, high winds and up to 200mm of rainfall in just a few hours. Hunker down, stay safe and emerge unscathed if you can.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Your favorite trendsetters are back, though they are suspicious and confused. M and M's biology degrees are put the test before Mr. Botany takes over to describe these hairy bowling bowls rich in nuclei. Its a Tale of Marketing and Endosperm as we gaze upon the majesty of this somehow slippery and turgid beverage. Episode 192: Natural WatersEpisode 38: Crusty CornersMatthew's Now but Wow: The Gate of Memory, edited by Brynn Saito and Brandon Shimoda  Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

THIS WEEK on CP - OUR NEXT CP LIVE podcast! And we head to Indiana with our very own Ben Futa. Botany & Co. in South Bend, Indiana is dedicated to “empowering more people to plant more plants in more places!” In a town that has seen more than its share of social, economic, and environmental challenges in the past few decades, Botany & Co., Ben's dream come true, is stimulating community, biodiversity, economic growth, and joy.  It was bitterly cold in South Bend last March, but Botany Shop was warm with sharing, with growing, and with community – all of which you can hear in this conversation. The full cohort of the ten 2024/2025 transformative CP LIVE experiences is right now being crafted by the CP LIVE team into a powerful documentary film experience, sharing the many–often surprising and unseen–ways that (big G) Gardeners cultivating their places with care grow us ALL better. And when we see the full power of Gardeners, we value them more appropriately. When we value and support them, they can grow our world better, even more beautifully, more intentionally, and more effectively. This July 4th week here in the U.S., as we think about the privileges, opportunities and responsibilities of being citizens of our places, we're so pleased to share forward this conversation with Ben, a remarkable plantsperson, ecosystem and community steward, and regular host here on Cultivating Place.  For much more about the CP LIVE documentary film in-process:  ➡️ cultivatingplace.org/film to see, share, and support for yourself 

Tom Baxter is the founder of Bristol Fungarium, the UK's first organic-certified medicinal mushroom farm. A former organic vegetable grower and forest school leader, Tom has spent years foraging in the wild across the Pyrenees, Siberia, and the forests of Somerset. Today, he leads a pioneering operation that not only cultivates native strains of mushrooms but also funds neuroscience research and runs the only dedicated analytical lab for medicinal fungi in the UK.In this episode, Tom joins Robin Harford for a rich and far-reaching conversation about the power, mystery, and challenges of working with medicinal mushrooms. They explore the rise of lion's mane, the pitfalls of the supplement industry, why most mushroom powders are misleading, and what makes a mushroom extract genuinely effective. It's a frank and passionate look into one of nature's oldest and most complex kingdoms.

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.It's well established that Lucy resides in arid Essex and Saul lives in drenched Devon, and the podcasting duo are certainly experiencing their standard levels of rainfall this summer. But gluts and dearths of moisture aside, they are both gardening in the heat, so how can you continue to keep your customers happy whilst also preserving your welfare? Hats, shade and (sorry) sweat aside, there are jobs to be done, with pruning, weeding, and getting round to those never-completed 'cherry' tasks all on the agenda. Just another standard week in the life of two professional gardeners, then!Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Lucy and Saul have been in the health wars recently - so much so that Lucy had to cancel her appearance at BBC Gardeners World Live, and Saul lost his voice for half the show so could neither record an episode of the podcast, nor bellow his usual Plant expert tours. But the pair are now recovered(ish) and reflect back on GWLive as well as look at some of the more prevalent questions from the public about problems and suggestions for their garden. LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Oh no - after Saul's period of illness, Lucy has now come down with the lurgy too - love and hugs to her. So Saul is running solo this weekend - and brings you along the two days away from Stonelands where, you guessed it, he does more gardening! But this time it's joining the many garden folk of two plant societies - the Hardy Plant Society and the Devon Orchid Society. So tune in to see what Saul gets up too, and if that whets your whistle go out and find your local club or society, join up and get more joy our of this wonderful hobby we all enjoy!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Anyone who has taken a hike in the wild knows how difficult it often is to identify certain plants and fruit. But in times of survival, being able to identify plants and fruit could mean the difference between life and death. In Jesus' next warning in the Sermon on the Mount, we find an exhortation to identify teachers and Christians by their fruit. Anyone can mask their true intention, but a discerning Christian will know the difference.

Marielle Anzelone, urban botanist, ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, and Kelly Vilar, CEO of the Staten Island Urban Center, offer a "blueprint" for fostering biodiversity in NYC and explain its importance to city life.→ New York City Biodiversity Task Force report: OAKS, OUR CITY AND US: A VISION FOR NATURE IN NEW YORK CITY

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Navigating Nature: The Mahabaleshwar Adventure of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: घने बादलों के बीच, महाबलेश्वर की हरियाली एक जादुई दुनिया का अहसास कराती थी।En: Amidst dense clouds, the greenery of Mahabaleshwar felt like a magical world.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें पेड़ों की पत्तियों पर थिरकतीं और पास के झरने से उठती ठंडी हवाएं, इन्हीं के बीच एक जोड़ी उत्साही खोजकर्ता - आरव और नेहा - अपने मकसद के पीछे यहाँ आए थे।En: Raindrops danced on the leaves of trees, and the cool breeze rose from the nearby waterfall.Hi: आरव, एक वनस्पति विज्ञानी, दुर्लभ पौधों की खोज में था।En: Amongst all this was a pair of enthusiastic explorers - Aarav and Neha - who had come here with a purpose.Hi: उसकी निगाहें वनस्पतियों के रंगों को स्कैन करती थीं।En: Aarav, a botanist, was searching for rare plants.Hi: दूसरी तरफ, नेहा एक वन्यजीव फोटोग्राफर थी, जो अद्वितीय पक्षियों की तस्वीरें खींचने का सपना संजोए यहाँ आई थी।En: His eyes scanned the colors of the vegetation.Hi: जंगल की आवाज़ों में खोए, दोनों साथ-साथ चलते रहे।En: On the other hand, Neha was a wildlife photographer, who came here dreaming of capturing unique birds in her photographs.Hi: अचानक बारिश तेज हो गई।En: Lost in the sounds of the forest, they continued walking together.Hi: पेड़ों की छांव के बावजूद हर चीज़ गीली और अस्पष्ट लग रही थी।En: Suddenly, the rain intensified.Hi: इसने उनके रास्ते को भी धुंधला कर दिया।En: Despite the shelter of the trees, everything seemed wet and unclear.Hi: इसी ने उन्हें एहसास कराया कि वे रास्ता भटक गए हैं।En: It blurred their path as well, making them realize they had strayed off the route.Hi: आरव ने समय देखा और कहा, "हमें पहले से लगाए गए निशान पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।En: Aarav checked the time and said, "We should pay attention to the markers we placed earlier."Hi: " नेहा मुस्कराई और बोली, "हम सही दिशा में भी बढ़ सकते हैं।En: Neha smiled and said, "We might still be heading in the right direction.Hi: मेरा अनुभव कहता है, हमें धैर्य और संतुलित दृष्टिकोण रखना होगा।En: My experience tells me we need to maintain patience and a balanced perspective."Hi: "बारिश अब और भी अधिक तेज हो रही थी और दिन की रोशनी तेजी से घट रही थी।En: The rain was now growing heavier, and daylight was fading rapidly.Hi: चलते-चलते दोनों एक खुली जगह पर पहुँचे।En: As they walked, they reached an open area.Hi: वहाँ, आरव ने खुशी से चिल्लाया, "यह वही दुर्लभ पौधा है जिसकी हमें तलाश थी!En: There, Aarav shouted with joy, "This is the rare plant we were looking for!"Hi: " नेहा ने देखा कि पास के पेड़ पर पक्षी का घोंसला था।En: Neha noticed that there was a bird's nest on a nearby tree.Hi: वह उसी पंछी का था जिसकी तस्वीर उसकी चाहत थी।En: It belonged to the very bird she wanted to photograph.Hi: भाग्य सहायक था।En: Fortune favored them.Hi: दोनों ने जल्दी-जल्दी अपने-अपने काम को पूरा किया।En: They quickly completed their respective tasks.Hi: वापसी का रास्ता भी अब साफ दिखाई देने लगा था।En: The path back now appeared clear.Hi: नेहा के ट्रेनिंग और आरव के धैर्य ने मिलकर उन्हें सुरक्षित बाहर निकाल लिया।En: Neha's training and Aarav's patience together guided them safely out.Hi: जब वे जंगल से बाहर निकले, आरव अब पहले से ज्यादा आत्मविश्वासी था।En: When they emerged from the forest, Aarav was more confident than before.Hi: उसने सीखा कि परिस्थिति के अनुसार खुद को बदलना भी जरूरी होता है।En: He learned that adapting to circumstances is crucial.Hi: नेहा ने आरव से सबक लिया कि प्लानिंग और सही दस्तावेज कितना अहम होता है।En: Neha learned from Aarav the importance of planning and proper documentation.Hi: इस अनुभव ने उनके काम और दोस्ती दोनों को समृद्ध कर दिया।En: This experience enriched both their work and friendship.Hi: महाबलेश्वर की उस यात्रा ने उन्हें बहुत कुछ सिखाया—धैर्य, सहयोग और दृढ़ संकल्प।En: That journey to Mahabaleshwar taught them many things—patience, collaboration, and determination. Vocabulary Words:dense: घनेgreenery: हरियालीraindrops: बारिश की बूंदेंwaterfall: झरनेenthusiastic: उत्साहीexplorers: खोजकर्ताbotanist: वनस्पति विज्ञानीrare: दुर्लभvegetation: वनस्पतिwildlife: वन्यजीवphotographer: फोटोग्राफरintensified: तेज हो गईshelter: छांवstrayed: भटक गएperspective: दृष्टिकोणbalanced: संतुलितfading: घट रहीnest: घोंसलाfavored: सहायकpatience: धैर्यtraining: ट्रेनिंगemerged: निकलेadapting: खुद को बदलनाcircumstances: परिस्थितिdocumentation: दस्तावेजenriched: समृद्धcollaboration: सहयोगdetermination: दृढ़ संकल्प

Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!Well, dear listener, we apologise for a man down this week - then a woman down, too. Saul succumbed to a Chelsea bug and (unbeknown to Lucy at the time of recording) she was to fall to one, too. Coughs, splutters and wipeouts aside, the latest episode has finally been edited - hurrah! The duo are in full waffle this week - enjoy chats about wisteria duvets, ermine invasions, blackbird heroes and the serenity of gravel raking. Just another average week in the life of a professional gardener, then!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!The crescendo in Spring is marked by an event like no other in the world of horticulture - the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In the heart of London the show brings together this years latest trends and looks in the world of gardening, te cream of British and international growers and some of the most spectacular sights you can get in the world of Flowers and Plants. As ever Lucy and Saul were invited to the Monday Press Day as part of their RHS Expert Group roles, and as ever their gardening senses were astounded what was on offer at the greatest garden week in the calender.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!With no rain on the horizon for Lucy and plenty for Saul, the East - West divide is playing out true to form. But other traditionally damper UK regions are also experiencing dry weather, giving the gardening duo plenty to talk about. Musing aside, Saul has been busy erecting bamboo canes, whilst Lucy has been wielding her saws and fine-tuning her ears to local birdsong. Mr Walker can also now celebrate his first decade as a Head Gardener - congratulations, Mr W! Let's hope the NGS group left you a decent slice of cake on Thursday.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

What does it take to create and maintain one of the largest repositories of botanical information in the world? For starters, it can mean helicopter-ing into remote nooks of the Amazon, hiking through rough terrain, looking for strange fruits and flowers, and climbing trees to pluck specimens from the branches. Then there's all the science required to identify, classify, and codify those species. Botanists Lúcia Lohmann and Charlotte Taylor join Host Flora Lichtman to discuss their work discovering new plant species and maintaining the storied Missouri Botanical Garden.And, what does it mean to be a superfood? What is the science of micronutrient-dense foods like millet, which get less hype than foods like açaí, goji berries, and quinoa? Flora talks with biological engineer Kiruba Krishnaswamy, who puts food under a microscope—literally—and studies the nutrients that help make our bodies function, in hopes of harnessing them to fight hunger worldwide.Guests: Dr. Lúcia Lohmann, professor at Washington University in St. Louis, and president and director of the Missouri Botanical GardenDr. Charlotte Taylor, botanist and senior curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden Dr. Kiruba Krishnaswamy, assistant professor in the Colleges of Engineering and Agriculture at the University of MissouriTranscript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Thomas J. Elpel is the director of Green University LLC in Montana. He is the author of nine books, including Botany in a Day and Foraging the Mountain West, plus the Shanleya's Quest I & II books and games that teach plant family patterns to children. He has also written books on wilderness survival, alternative construction, green economics, and consciousness. Thomas and Jiling discuss the patterns method of plant identification, “deer botany,” some of the plant families found in Botany in a Day, Thomas' canoeing adventures, writing process, and more! Visit Thomas Elpel at:

2012. Never forget. Macy brings a topic that she totally searched for to see if we've done it, but must have spelled it wrong when searching, because it looked like we hadn't but we totally HAVE and it's Nuummite. Charlye talks about a helpful tree that can get real old called Linden. Support the showSimply CaptivatingCheck it out on Patreon.com/wbahpodcast for only $5 wbahpodcast.com_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_Want to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!www.patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot us an email over to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!teespring.com/stores/wbah-podcast-store_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Come Do Yoga With Macy:patreon.com/macyaniseyogaCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comPlay The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhyTwitter @charlyewithawhyOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716Ow_-_-_-_-_-...

One thing we often neglect in our busy schedule is nurturing our walk with God. With everything we must complete, we feel that we just don't have the time to have a quiet time. However, Jesus tells us, "Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing." We all want more than anything to do a good job homeschooling, to bear much fruit in our children's lives. Yet, if we are not walking with the Lord, we cannot bear fruit, we can do nothing well. Colossians 1:29 says, "To this end I strenuously labor with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me." We need the energy Christ provides to succeed in any endeavor we undertake, especially homeschooling. In this podcast, Jeannie will share the simple format that Jesus taught us to strengthen our relationship with God. Even if you only have five minutes to spare each day, by employing the steps Jesus imparted, you will receive all the blessings and benefits of an intimate and dynamic relationship with God. About Jeannie Jeannie Fulbright, a 24-year veteran homeschooler, is the author of the #1 best-selling, multi award-winning Apologia Young Explorer science series: Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Chemistry and Physics, Botany, Zoology, and Anatomy & Physiology. She is also the author of the action-packed historical time travel book series Rumble Tumbles Through Time, as well as preschool science books and activity kits, the Charlotte Mason Heirloom Planner, and many high-quality Charlotte Mason based products. Jeannie and her husband Jeff became empty nesters in 2019. All four of their children all went to the University of Georgia on scholarship (homeschooling works!). For more than 20 years Jeannie has traveled around the country speaking to homeschoolers at conventions, covering a plethora of topics from Charlotte Mason to marriage and prayer.  Connect Jeannie Fulbright | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | TikTok | Pinterest | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Mary Vaux Walcott (1860-1940) was an American artist, botanist, and naturalist known as the “Audubon of Botany” for her detailed watercolor illustrations of North American wildflowers. She was also a pioneer in photography, glacial studies, and mountaineering. For Further Reading: Mary Vaux Walcott | Banff, AB - Official Website Mary Vaux Walcott - Conservation HeritageConservation Heritage A Delicate Art: Artists and Nature This month, we’re talking about cultivators — women who nurtured, cross-pollinated, experimented, or went to great lengths to better understand and protect the natural world. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter changed the stereotype of women in botany when they found a love for not the delicate flowers, but the cacti with thorns and the vegetation that thrived in the most inhospitable environments. They set out to do something that had never been done before, to be the first women to boat the entirety of the Colorado River and map out the flora of the Grand Canyon. If successful, they would be the first women to ever survive the trip. Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow the Watch Her Cook Podcast on Instagram here for more updates! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code NPAD. Blueland:  Use our link to get 15% off your first order. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes Sources: Book: Brave the Wild River: Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon. Women in Science at Grand Canyon (U.S. National Park Service) These Two Botanists Put Their Lives on the Line on the Colorado River All for Their Science

When you imagine prehistoric life, it's likely that the first thing that comes to mind are dinosaurs: long-necked Apatosauruses, flying Pterosaurs, big toothy Tyrannosaurs. But what don't get as much attention are the prehistoric plants that lived alongside them.Plants, shrubs, and trees played a key part in the food chains of dinosaurs, and many dinosaurs evolved to match the plant life available to them. The Apatosaurus' long neck, for example, developed to reach leaves high up in prehistoric trees.Joining Host Flora Lichtman to defend the importance of prehistoric plants is Riley Black, author of the new book When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals and Evolution's Greatest Romance. She's based in Salt Lake City, Utah.Read an excerpt from When the Earth Was Green at sciencefriday.com.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.