Podcasts about Botany

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.

What if the struggles and uncertainties in your life are actually invitations to experience God's faithfulness in profound ways? Chelsea explores the hidden significance of trees found in the Bible. Each illustration invites us to reflect on how we can be a source of encouragement and shade for others in their deserts. Don't miss the chance to discover how these lessons can transform your faith journey—watch or listen to the full sermon now!

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

Human Entities 2025: culture in the age of artificial intelligenceNinth editionThur 5 June 2025, 6.30pm; book-signing session at 6pmPlanta Sapiens: Rethinking Intelligence in the Living WorldPaco CalvoProfessor of Philosophy of Science, Principal Investigator of the Minimal Intelligence Laboratory (MINT Lab) at the University of Murcia (Spain)Our conventional understanding of intelligence has long been shaped by human and animal models, leaving little room to consider the cognitive potential of plants. However, emerging research challenges this perspective, revealing that plants engage with their surroundings in ways that suggest problem-solving, flexible adaptation, and even anticipatory forms of behavior.In this talk, I will present key findings, exploring how plants process information, respond to stimuli, and coordinate their actions through sophisticated signaling mechanisms. Beyond the scientific discoveries, these insights prompt deeper philosophical questions. Why do we struggle to conceive of plants as more than passive organisms? What assumptions shape our tendency to separate the human from the nonhuman, intelligence from instinct, or agency from environment? Our conceptual and linguistic frameworks are often ill-equipped to accommodate the possibility that plants, too, participate in the web of cognition. By questioning these biases, we open the door to a more expansive and inclusive view of life; one that recognizes intelligence as a broader, more distributed phenomenon across biological systems. This shift in perspective not only deepens our understanding of plants but also challenges us to rethink fundamental ideas about mind, perception, and the interconnected nature of all living beings.Paco CalvoProfessor of Philosophy of Science, Principal Investigator of the Minimal Intelligence Laboratory (MINT Lab) at the University of Murcia (Spain). His research interests range broadly within the cognitive sciences, with special emphasis on plant intelligence, ecological psychology and embodied cognitive science, robotics and AI. He uses time-lapse photography to explore perception-action and learning in plants. His scientific articles have appeared in Annals of Botany, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Journal of the Royal Society, Plant, Cell & Environment, Plant Signaling & Behavior, Scientific Reports, and Trends in Plant Science, among other journals. He is author of the popular science book Planta Sapiens ( 2023; with Natalie Lawrence).https://www.um.es/mintlab/index.php/about/people/paco-calvoCreditsOrganised by ⁠CADA⁠ in partnership with ⁠Lisbon Architecture Triennale⁠Programmed by Jared Hawkey/Sofia Oliveira with guest programmers: Andrea Pavoni, Lavínia Pereira and Olivia Bina.CADA is funded by: República Portuguesa – Cultura / ⁠Direção-Geral das Artes⁠Support: ⁠Câmara Municipal de Lisboa⁠; Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia – ⁠NOVA LINCS⁠; ⁠Instituto Ciências Sociais⁠, Universidade de Lisboa; ⁠DINAMIA'CET⁠ (ISCTE-IUL) and ⁠Faculdade Belas Artes⁠, Universidade de LisboaArt direction + graphic design: ⁠Emir Karyo⁠Photography: ⁠Joana Linda⁠Sound: ⁠Diogo Melo

It's not only plants appearing this year as spring in the province ramps up: We'll also be seeing plant-focused people popping up in St. John's for the Canadian Botanical Association's annual conference starting Tuesday. We get details from the associate producer in MUN's Biology department who's the organizer of the "Botany on The Rock" conference. (Krissy Holmes with Julissa Roncal)

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.

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showNow for something completely different...Davey invites everyone into his mind as he devises an Escape Room for the gang to try and escape from.  Who knew Taunton board game shops could be so dangerous.FIRST PLAYER: DaveyOTHER PLAYERS: JP, Becky & DanIn this episode you'll learn:- how Dan has been launching off with his first experiences of Galactic Cruise by Kinson Key Games- about the latest hotness from 2011 with Ora et Labora from Lookout Games- how Davey can't get enough of battling boss monsters in Primal: The Awakening- that Becky is better at enticing people to her French parties than her collecting flowers in both Fleur & Botany by Dux Somnium Games- whether the Whose Turn gang will make it out of Davey's mind in our first recorded escape room experience.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWPrimal: The Awakening Campaign & Live Stream on Gaming Rules!https://www.youtube.com/live/s-skDcpGjLg?si=LirydVhsVQoFdC0_For more information around Pax Illuminaten check out the episode belowhttps://www.whoseturn.co.uk/1930456/episodes/13822012-expansion-pack-oliver-kiley-s-turn-pax-illuminatenBackground music during the escape room credit below:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/gerald-olivieri/firefliesLicense code: TR8ZMXEKFB2LCJCCEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:37 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:53 - Becky - Botany & Fleur6:11 - Dan - Galactic Cruise11:05 - JP - Ora et Labora20:02 - Davey - Primal streaming on Gaming Rules!25:39 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Escape from the board game bazaar26:05 - Prologue30:05 - Chapter 1: The Board Game Shelves37:18 - Chapter 2: The Chessboard Floor39:26 - Chapter 3: The Long Hallway44:17 - Chapter 4: Return to the Chessboard Floor46:26 - Chapter 5: The Trouble with Zoo Mascots51:06 - Chapter 6: Dangerous Dart Dealore Adventure54:30 - Chapter 7: The Three Spires57:45 - Epilogue59:47 - TURN 4 - The Penultimate Turn1:16:18 - TURN 5 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

Begonias are known around the world as a plant of beauty and diversity. What can they teach us about the world around us? Through his work on Begonias and other flowering plants found in Northeast India, Professor Dipankar Borah sees the world differently. It's not just for his own benefit though.“Much of my time is spent making students aware of their surroundings,” He says. “We trek to forests, cook food from the wilderness, and then find joy in the simple yet profound experiences. Through these moments of exploration and laughter, I hope to rekindle their sense of wonder and then help them build the lasting bond with nature.”In this episode, let Dr. Borah invite you with joy and wonder into the world of Begonias. Dipankar Borah's paper “A new species Begonia ziroensis and a new record of Begonia siamensis from Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India” is in volume 63 issue 1 of the New Zealand Journal of Botany.It can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1080/0028825X.2023.2295439A transcript of this episode can be found here: Dipankar Borah - TranscriptNew Species: Begonia ziroensisEpisode image credit: Dipankar Borah Read more on Dipankar's Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dipankar-BorahAnd Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dipu.borah2/Be sure to follow New Species on Bluesky (@newspeciespodcast.bsky.social) and Instagram (@NewSpeciesPodcast) and like the podcast page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NewSpeciesPodcast).Music in this podcast is "No More (Instrumental)," by HaTom (https://fanlink.to/HaTom)If you have questions or feedback about this podcast, please e-mail us at NewSpeciesPodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support this podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, please consider doing so at https://www.patreon.com/NewSpeciesPod

In this episode, herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Jo Webber joins Robin Harford to explore how Ayurveda — the world's oldest system of natural health — can be rooted in the wild plants of Britain.Together, they unpack the Ayurvedic concepts of the five elements, the three doshas, and the six tastes — and how these ancient principles can guide your modern life, food choices, and foraging practice.Jo shares how local herbs like nettle, dandelion and wild garlic can be powerful food medicines, how foraging supports physical and emotional balance, and why bioindividuality is key to healing.This is a lively, grounded conversation blending Eastern philosophy with native plants, seasonal eating, and self-care rooted in the land.Links & Resources:Visit Jo's course at: www.theayurvedaacademy.comFollow Jo and her work on Instagram: @theayurvedaacademyLearn more about Robin: www.eatweeds.co.ukMentioned books:Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Quiet by Susan CainIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend — especially someone curious about the intersection of traditional medicine, foraging, and seasonal wellbeing.

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!Lucy and Saul are still in energy-recovery mode after their epic three days at Beaulieu for Gardeners World Live - but they are also trying to catch up and keep up with an ever burgeoning list of garden tasks - including getting some more seeds sown, potting on all those exotic tender plants that are now coming back to life, chopping and staking the borders - on top of which Lucy is still trying to resist buying a classic car. All a week in the life of Talking Heads!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

fWotD Episode 2926: Metrosideros bartlettii Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 9 May 2025, is Metrosideros bartlettii.Metrosideros bartlettii, commonly known as Bartlett's rātā, is a rare species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Northland Region in New Zealand's North Island. Bartlett's rātā reaches a height of up to 30 metres (100 feet) with a trunk of 1–1.5 metres (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 11 in) in diameter. The species is classified in the subgenus Metrosideros and is known for its distinct whitish, paper-like bark and small white-coloured flowers. Bartlett's rātā was first discovered in 1975 by the New Zealand botanist and schoolteacher John Bartlett, who accidentally discovered the species while searching for liverworts near Cape Reinga. It was first described by botanist John Dawson in a 1985 article in the New Zealand Journal of Botany.Bartlett's rātā's range covers the northern tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula, in three dense forest remnants near Piwhane / Spirits Bay. Bartlett's rātā typically begins life as an epiphyte (growing on another plant); it inhabits lowland forests and is usually found growing near wet areas. A 2018 article by the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network documented 13 adult trees in the wild, a significant decrease from another research article in 2000 that documented 31 wild adult trees. The species has a high chance of becoming extinct in the wild unless immediate conservation measures are taken to stop its ongoing decline; which has been attributed to land use changes following human settlement and the introduction of common brushtail possums, which browse its buds, flowers, and shoots. Bartlett's rātā's conservation status was assessed by the IUCN Red List in 2013 as "Critically Endangered", and its population trend was assessed as "Decreasing".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:37 UTC on Friday, 9 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Metrosideros bartlettii on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Amy.

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!Now a fixture on Saul and Lucy's calender - the BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair is somehting the pair look forward to every year, especially as it is a chance to catch up with the wonderful garden team at Beaulieu and see what delights catch our eyes in the Ornamental and Kitchen Gardens. Alice in Wonderland is a definite theme this year - not only does the gardens have some very detailed Topiary Mad Hatters, but also the best of the Beautiful Borders had a Tea Party theme as well - congratulations to Jonathan and Bryony. Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerSupport the show

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_-_-_-_-_-...

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!While Lucy has had a fortnight of family 'fun', Saul has been hot-footing it up and down the country in the name of professional horticultural development. He even admits that his beloved Devonshire isn't the only beautiful county in the UK - high praise indeed, Yourshireans! Meanwhile in Essex, Lucy has been relying upon the therapeutic powers of gardening and phenology to keep her mind firmly focused on beautiful things - from returning sand martins, swallows and cuckoos, to planting up her beloved vegetable garden - thank goodness for gardening.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

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.

Our Changing World joins a group of botanists during their first ever attempt to reintroduce our rarest and most elusive native orchid back to the wild. New Zealand's native orchids are much more modest than the showy plants you can buy in the shops. But this one – a potato orchid known as Cooper's orchid – takes modesty to the extreme. It lives mostly underground as a tuber – a bit like kūmara or dahlias – and only emerges briefly every few years to push out a leafless stick with small brown flowers. Like all orchids, it only survives with a lot of help from a fungus, which means that botanists had to use in vitro propagation methods to produce seedlings.

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Lina Castano-Duque from USDA-ARS explores the critical role of predictive models in managing mycotoxin outbreaks in US corn. She discusses the key environmental factors, soil conditions, and insect pressure that drive fungal growth and toxin production, such as aflatoxins and fumonisins, which impact feed quality and herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!"Planting in highly acidic soil increases the probability of a mycotoxin outbreak."Meet the guest: Dr. Lina Castano-Duque is a plant pathologist at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). She serves as a permanent scientist at the Food and Feed Safety Research Unit, located at the Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany and Plant Biology from Penn State University and specializes in predictive modeling, fungal interactions, and crop pathology.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:28) Introduction(06:55) Mycotoxins & fungal growth(09:55) Fungal species(11:38) Mycotoxin outbreaks(14:28) Mycotoxin production(23:28) Risks of mycotoxins(26:28) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Volac* Priority IAC* Adisseo- AHV- Protekta- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt- dsm-firmenich- AGRI-TRAC- SmaXtec- Scoular- ICC

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!Lucy is off for her Easter break, so Saul invites an old friend, fellow Kew graduate and now Head of Horticultural Relations at the Royal Horticultural Society, Emma Allen, to join him in conversation about her teams role at the charity. She has a large remit of very interesting roles which includes Funding Bursaries, in which she wants to encourage a wide range of diverse backgrounds to apply for funding to help realise long held study and networking ambitions. We also chat about the evolution of the charities seven Expert Groups (formerly know as the Plant committees) and the long standing and fruitful relationships with the RHS Partner Gardens, a key benefit of being a member. Useful Links: Bursaries and Funding - Click hereRHS Expert Groups - Click HereTrials and AGMS - Click HereRHS Partner Gardens - Click HerePlant Societies - Click HereInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Emma AllenSaul 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

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.

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 day upon day of sunshine, Saul and Lucy could be forgiven for thinking that spring is set to stay, but a brisk wind reminds them both that conditions can turn on a sixpence... That might be handy to be fair, because the soil is dry (as per normal) in Essex, but also in Saul's beloved Devon, so April, do your traditional thing, if you please. Weather waffle aside, the duo chat this week about shifting RHS peat policies and muse over why things could be taking a little longer than liked. Lucy also beams about her day filming at Audley End, and Saul braces himself for a trip up the country to be a key speaker at the Northern Hardy Plants Society key event. Come on Berlingo, don't let him down!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

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

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!Everyone has their indicator that spring is here - some believe the first hint of Hawthorn Blossom is the start, optimists believe that its the first sign of Daffodils, but some wait until the risk of frost has definitely past. Whatever your sign of spring it's definitely an exciting time in the garden as the accelerator pedal of growth slowly fires up the engine on our favourite flowers and plants. So join Lucy and Saul as they talk about their favourite signs of Spring but also discuss some of the practical elements of gardening that for a professional gardener well and truly mean the early part of the gardening season is upon us!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 spring thoughts still fresh in Lucy and Saul's mind, the gardening duo report back on their respective professional weeks. Both have been busy with herbaceous border work, taming the thugs, encouraging the meek, and (of course) laying down lashings of mulch. The mighty news jingle also makes a reappearance (pls accept Lucy's 'deliberate' mistake with the insertion timing) as scholarships and greenfinger fundraisers get a well deserved shoutout.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!What a wonderful start to Spring as March has proved to be just the tonic to the grey months of Winter - the sunny and reasonably dry days punctured by chilly, but refreshing nights, are exactly what the budding gardener wants to continue as the spring garden comes to life. This means Saul and Lucy are beavering away whether visiting nurseries for planting inspiration, planting new hedges, or bringing you along on our adventures on Social media - the gardening pair I really revving up their horti-engines. Also this episode sees the debut (and maybe once only appearance !?) of Horticultural news!Buckland Cottage Gardens - Link hereMatt Biggs Hospital Garden - Link HereLinkedIn 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

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.

Luis Velasquez coaches leaders worldwide, guiding them to turn challenges into opportunities. He is the author of the best-selling book “Ordinary Resilience:  Rethinking How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive.” Luis shows how to unlock and strengthen innate resilience, preparing you to face whatever life throws your way. He's helped hundreds of leaders thrive throughout change, and now he's sharing his framework to help you do the same. With client accounts, personal anecdotes, and professional insight, Luis provides a roadmap you'll return to in every challenge you face. His strategic thinking is regularly published by the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. He has been spotlighted in Forbes and books: Dorie Clark's "The Long Game." Tammy Gooler Loeb's “Work from the Inside Out” and Ludmilla Praslova's “The Canary Code.” Luis also facilitates professional development courses at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Luis is not only an advocate for resilience but a living testament to it. He was raised in poverty in Guatemala which was riddled by civil war at the time. When he came to the U.S. as a teenager to  learn English. Later, after going back to Guatemala, he returned to the U.S. attended college and  studied in earnest to get his Ph.D. in Botany. He became a tenure track college professor.  Then, tragedy struck. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Showing unparalleled commitment, persistence, and optimism, Luis survived. Today, he's an ultra-marathoner and Ironman triathlete, having tackled the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Family lies at the heart of his drive. Together with his wife, they're raising two children whom they hope will become two kind, confident, and resilient humans, mirroring the principles he champions. Learn more and connect with Luis here:  https://www.velascoaching.com/ https://x.com/Luis1_velasquez https://www.linkedin.com/in/velasquezluis/ https://www.facebook.com/luis.velasquez/

Today's poem is the best-remembered work of the beloved “nonsense poet” Edward Lear–a silly lyric about a serious love. The episode also features a few guest readers. Happy reading.Edward Lear, the British poet and painter known for his absurd wit, was born on May 12, 1812, in Highgate, England, a suburb of London, and began his career as an artist at age fifteen. His father, a stockbroker of Danish origin, was sent to debtor's prison when Lear was thirteen, forcing the young Lear to earn a living. Lear quickly gained recognition for his work and, in 1832, was hired by the London Zoological Society to execute illustrations of birds. In the same year, the Earl of Derby invited him to reside at his estate; Lear ended up staying until 1836.Lear's first book of poems, A Book of Nonsense (Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1846) was composed for the grandchildren of the Derby household. Around 1836, Lear decided to devote himself exclusively to landscape painting, although he continued to compose light verse. Between 1837 and 1847, Lear traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.After his return to England, Lear's travel journals were published in several volumes as The Illustrated Travels of a Landscape Painter. Popular and respected in his day, Lear's travel books have largely been ignored in the twentieth century. Rather, Lear is remembered for his humorous poems, such as “The Owl and the Pussycat,” and as the creator of the form and meter of the modern limerick. Like his younger peer Lewis Carroll, Lear wrote many deeply fantastical poems about imaginary creatures, such as “The Dong with the Luminous Nose.” His books of humorous verse also include Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets (James R. Osgood and Company, 1871) and Laughable Lyrics: a Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems, Songs, Botany, Music, &c.(Robert John Bush, 1877).Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888, in San Remo, Italy, at the age of seventy-six.-bio via Academy of American Poets This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Introducing Medical Botany 1 A 10-week online course unlike any other herbal course.  CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 12 | LEARN MORE & REGISTER Also check out April's FREE MASTERCLASS! "Ditch the Pharmacy: Heal with Wild Herbs" LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR FREE Today's episode is with herbalist, botanist and ethnobotanist April Punsalan. She gives a great primer on the subject of medical botany. April was also on The Herbalist Hour! GIVE IT A WATCH OR LISTEN

Ynes Mexica lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.