Podcasts about ferns

Nature Reads on Earth Matters is a show where we explore the stories behind books that bring us closer to nature and the world around us. Every month, we team up with the good folks at Sunda Shelves, an independent bookstore and café with a passion for wild places and thoughtful reads. This month, together with co-host Dylan Jefri Ong (co-founder, Sunda Shelves), we speak to Azamuddeen Nasir, a passionate nature communicator and PhD researcher at Monash University Malaysia. Known online as AnakUmiSukaHutan, Azam creates engaging Malay-language content about Malaysia's forests, wildlife, and lesser-known ecosystems like peat swamps, bringing science and conservation to life for a wider audience through humour, storytelling, and lived experience. He joins us to share some of his favourite nature reads.Books discussed during this episode:1. Fishes of Tasik Bera Pahang - Amirrudin b. Ahmad, Muhammad Fahmi-Ahmad, Mohd Aqmal-Naser, Syed Ahmad Rizal Tuan Nek, Zahar Azuar Zakaria, Mohd Ilham Norhakim Lokman, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Intan Faraha A. Ghani, Md. Zain Khaironizam & Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai2. An Introduction to the Land Snails and Slugs of Malaysia – Thor-Seng Liew and Junn-Kitt Foon 3. A Field Guide to the Mammals of Thailand and South East Asia – Charles M. Francis 4. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South East Asia – Indraneil Das 5. Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia – Rosli Omar, Azidah Abdul Aziz, and Sofwan Badrud'din 6. A Handbook on the Peat Swamp Flora of Peninsular Malaysia – I. Faridah-Hanum, Shamsul Khamis, and Khali Aziz Hamzah7. A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore – Allen Jeyarajasingan 8. Ferns of Malaysia In Colour – A. G. Piggott 9. Handbook and National Red-List of the Freshwater Mussels of Malaysia – Alexandra Zieritz and Manuel Lopes-Lima 10. A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – Merel J. Cox, Peter Paul Van Dijk, Jarujin Nabhitabatha, and Kumthorn Thirakh11. Fishes of the Freshwater Ecosystems of Peninsular Malaysia – Mohd Zakaria-Ismail, A. Fatimah, and M. Z. Khaironizam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad writes "Back in 1992, I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). We were running a force-on-force training operation. I don't recall the exact location—maybe an hour's drive from Lewis. Our task was to defend a simulated Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) site consisting of a trailer and container meant to resemble a rocket launcher. We had two Special Forces Operational Detachment Alphas (ODAs) involved, roughly 20 guys total, plus a few support personnel. The site was backed up against the “no play zone,” so any attacking team could only approach from the west. It was fortified: two M-60 machine gun nests, a perimeter of seasoned operators, M-16s for each of us, a couple of HF radios—basic gear for a simulated “enemy” approach. No high-speed tech, no grenade simulators that I can recall. The terrain was layered: a track in front of the site, then woods, then a clean trail parallel to a ridge 150 meters to the west. Beyond that, a large field of tall grass. Ferns covered the ridge slope—dense and knee-to-hip high. Our mission was to intercept and resist any attempt to assault the SAM site, likely between dusk and sunrise. We ran rotating two-man patrols along the trail, each covering a three-hour shift. The night of the encounter, I was paired with a Sergeant First Class—an 18D medic whom I'll call “Guy.” He'd been in group for years. I was 22 at the time, on of the youngest on site. Moonlight was strong—brilliant enough to allow stealth movement. We paced slowly, stopping every few meters to kneel and scan. After an hour, we paused under a shadowed area. Guy lit a cigarette with quiet precision—no glow exposed. I asked how he did that. He smirked and said, “Sniper check.” Then it happened. A deafening scream rang out from the ridge. At first, I thought it was an animal. But then came a bizarre shift: halfway through, it took on a human tone. Eight to ten seconds of sustained vocalization that morphed into a frantic, incoherent babble… and finally, a coyote-like cackle or laughing sound. The volume never dropped. We scanned the ridge. I spotted a silhouette—a massive figure, turning swaying side to side near a tree at the top of the ridge. It looked human. I thought, “Who in group is that size?” We went guns up. The figure turned north and walked away. We pursued him, assuming a diversion tactic to draw us away from the site. But despite jogging, we couldn't close the gap. He moved quickly—strangely so. This went on for nearly a kilometer and a half. The forest thickened. The ridge narrowed – bottle necked. And then the figure veered east—straight toward us—charging downhill like a bipedal rhino through underbrush. Not sticks snapping… limbs breaking. I think at this moment, I realized It wasn't human and started to categorize it. We veered northwest off the trail to intercept. It turned north, the woods were dark – perfect place for a kill zone, an ambush, I could still track its movement. Then… silence. It stopped moving. Total quiet. We crept forward—as noted this was textbook ambush territory. But nothing came. The smell did. It hit in layers. First: wet dog tangled with decay. Then: putrid infection, feces, rot. It overwhelmed me. As the stench peaked, dread set in. Danger. Immediate and primal. I glanced at Guy. He nodded: time to back out. We backed out—me facing rear, unwilling to turn my back. I feared a charge. Surprisingly, Guy was only 15 feet behind. I suspect he walked backward too. Eventually we hit the trail again, dazed. We stood in silence. Not tactical—just stunned. I have no concept of how long we stood there. I remember being totally surprised by how far we went, and how far off the trail we went. Almost like an unexplainable time warp. We never spoke of it again. The only time I had heard what Guy had experienced was later that morning as he debriefed the CO and some of the others. There is much more to this encounter that I would like to discuss with you.”

The Black Ferns squad charged with defending the Rugby World Cup title is being named in Wellington today. Thirty-two players will head to England for the tournament which kicks off next month with the aim of lifting the trophy for a third time in a row. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The 33 have been named. Last night in Upper Hutt the athletes charged with winning the World Cup were announced. 33 wāhine from across our fine motu were named as the Black Ferns to carry on New Zealand's outstanding record at the Women's Rugby World Cup. There were disappointments, notably the omission of one of the stars of the last tournament, the irrepressible Ruby Tui. I'm told Ruby was celebrating the loudest, cheering on the women picked, not sulking over her non selection. This says a lot to me about the sisterhood, the whanau, the strong bond between these women. And they'll need it. Back in the halcyon days, the Ferns were the gold standard. They dominated the game, winning six titles. The first two world tournaments, won by the USA and England, didn't have official recognition from the IRB (now World Rugby), but they have since been retrospectively given official status. In 1998 the Ferns became champions of the world. They have only been beaten once in the comp since then, and that was at the hands of England in 2014. Last time out they shook up the world at home, riding their luck past France in the semi then beating the English in a pulsating final at a chocka Eden Park. Joanah Ngan Woo was the hero that day, swiping a line out ball on her own line to stop the English surge in its tracks. An astonishing end to a spectacular tournament. The energy in the stadium was like nothing I have experienced in a big international rugby fixture. The testosterone that dominates All Black matches, the collective fear of defeat, the barely contained masculine rage didn't exist. It was pure joy. It was a rugby crowd as it should be. Let's hope that continues in England as New Zealand strut their stuff and win again. Not defend their title, win it all over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ancient plant of the genus Equisetum, (the only extent genera of the family Equisetaceae, and only living member of the order Equisetales), Horsetails are some of the most primitive of fern species, being closely related to the Calamites of the Carboniferous era some three hundred million years ago. Inspired by a fun workshop I got to host, along with such an amazing history of evolution though incredible cataclysmic epochs, chock full of climate upheaval, I really wanted to learn more about these amazing plants. Many of the Equisetum genera are now extinct yet there are about 9 species in my area, and of the species which persist in the area, I will be focusing mostly on Rough Horsetail.I hope you enjoy the show.To learn more : Michigan Ferns & Lycophytes by Daniel D. Palmer. University of Michigan Press, 2018.Ferns, Spikemosses, Clubmosses, and Quillworts of Eastern North America by Emily B. Sessa. Princeton University Press, 2024.Peterson Field Guide to Ferns by Boughton Cobb. Houghton Mifflin, 1963.The Flora of Wellington County by Richard Frank and Allan Anderson. Wellington Historical Society, 2009.A Natural History of Ferns by Robbin C. Moran. Timber Press, 2004.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua on the new Silver Ferns eligibility rules and what this means for the Ferns and Grace Nweke. Warriors head coach Andrew Webster on the team's victory over the Newcastle Knights. New Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes on taking over from Clayton McMillan. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua is one of New Zealand's most successful and respected coaches — and one of the most compelling minds in high performance sport.In this raw and revealing episode, Noeline opens up about her journey from a childhood shaped by violence, to leading the Silver Ferns to World Cup glory just eight months after taking the job. We talk about the pressures of elite coaching, the spiritual wisdom she receives from a monk advisor, and how she juggled motherhood with one of the toughest jobs in sport.We also dive into her Māori identity, her unconventional coaching methods, the heartbreak of missing out on the Ferns job the first time, and how she built a culture that brought a team back from rock bottom.It's honest, wise, emotional and powerful — a masterclass in resilience and leadership.This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text In the digital age, the question is not only which tools are still available to support Canadian content production but which ones are still relevant. One with an insider's perspective is Pat Ferns, author of "The Big Picture: A Personal History of Independent Television Production in Canada" (Sutherland House). Ferns began his career with a formative stint at CBC, created award-winning series and documentaries as an independant producer and helped reform the Canadian television funding process. He later helped put the Banff World Media Festival on its feet.  At a time when, it can be argued, Canada's story matters more than ever, Ferns wades into the battlefield between the CRTC and the new media giants of content distribution. Can we marry Canadian stories with global reach? That and more with Order of Canada member Pat Ferns, this week's insightful guest on brioux.tv: the podcast. 

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In this pod we're joined by Nat Hurst to talk about the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, the Tall Ferns and the future of New Zealand women's basketball.Alongside Coach Nat, dynamic Kiwi hoops duo Linden Moore and Maia Williamson are front and centre for this pod as they discuss players, the games and how a young Tall Ferns squad faced the No.2 in the world - the Opals!But there's more to this pod than just the Trans-Tasman series. We get into the culture of the team and how the team is setting itself up for the future.Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden NZ on Insta: Linden NZMaia on Insta: Maia WilliamsonJoin STB on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Let's do some math. 2 + 2 - 7 = a great episode of The Enneagram Journey! Enneagram 2, Jen Hanson, joins fellow 2, Suzanne Stabile on today's show, but we lost our 7 Joel for this one. Don't like the episode too much, it'll hurt his feelings. Can you have an enneagram conversation between a couple of Twos without talking about boundaries? The strengths of being a Two and working with children and youth. Parenting with the struggles of social media. Should one of Suzanne's spiritual practices be getting massages regularly?! aaaaaaaand more "How would we measure our value in relationships if it didn't involve our responding to every Feeling with Doing?" - SS   You can find out more about Jen and all of the good going on at Northaven by visiting www.northaven.org   PLUG TIME 2025 Enneagram Bootcamp "What Is Mine To Do?" August 7-9, 2025 in Dallas or join Online lifeinthetrinityministry.com/2025ebc The King Speaker Series Enneagram Stances June 6-7, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Registration closes May 30!) 1pres.org/kingspeaker IEA Global Conference IEA Enneagram Experience 2025 July 24-27 in Minneapolis, MN ieaexperience.com Spirituality and the Enneagram ICU Talks in Charlotte, NC September 5-6, 2025 REGISTRATION WILL BE UP SOON!   THE 2026 LTM COHORT PROGRAM Apply today! Apply tomorrow! Apply anytime before September! Just don't miss out on the possibility of being a part of an incredible community of people growing and increasing compassion in the world. lifeinthetrinityministry.com/cohortprogram   So many good resources, tools, and opportunities can be found at: lifeinthetrinityministry.com theenneagramjourney.com suzannestabile.com   TODAY'S INTRO Between 2 Ferns (2019, Netflix) Pretty Woman (1990, Touchstone Pictures) Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001, Paramount)

A special bonus episode of the podcast this week as we chat to Black Ferns duo Theresa Setefano and Stacey Waaka ahead of their return to the XV's jersey.We speak to the pair about their memories from the last World Cup, becoming the experienced heads and the growth of the women's game.

Billy Alexander talks to Audrey Carville about his gold medal win at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London for his "Wilde Kells Bay" ferns display.

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Joe Bell's love for kiwifruit and a Tall Blacks win vs Australia. We debrief the whole basketball series between New Zealand and Australia before breaking down the New Zealand Warriors win vs Dragons. We also dive deeper into the Warriors development system where they have an excellent NSW Cup team once again with plenty of young talent on the rise. Sticking with the deep dive vibe we preview the first leg of Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory in A-League finals with all the nitty gritty details you need to know. Elijah Just, Chris Wood and Callum McCowatt lead our Flying Kiwis bracket this week and then we finish with a net session to chat through Tom Latham's century in County Championship and wrap up the NZ-A vs Bangladesh A one-day series.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(08:41) Mindfulness(12:20) Tall Blacks & Ferns(28:48) NZ Warriors(01:19:19) Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory(01:52:00) Flying Kiwis(02:01:35) Cricket

Netball New Zealand says it is looking at its eligibility rules as the ANZ Premiership gets under way today without Grace Nweke. The star test shooter isn't available for the Ferns, as she's based in Australia this season. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson told Jason Pine while New Zealand are a much better side with Nweke involved, there are two sides to the debate. “She's an Irene van Dyk of my era – she is someone special, but I do think you have to be careful that you don't change rules for just one player.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand may be changing up its eligibility rules. The body says it's currently looking at them, as the ANZ Premiership gets under way today without leading Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke. The 23-year-old isn't available for the Ferns as she's based in Australia this season. Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray says it's about maintaining a high-performance professional system here. He told Piney they're trying to balance a bunch of stakeholder interests – it's not about one player. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chat with Chris Walsh. Since starting in 2007 with his first dog and kennel, Chris has grown his operation into a standout in the sport, with some exceptional dogs coming through the ranks. They talk about his journey, the influence of his dad, and how he's giving back to the greyhound community through sponsorships and support. Plus, don't miss his upcoming appearance on RTÉ's Super Garden, airing next Tuesday at 8 PM! Chris also shares insights into his business, Birch & Ferns so check them out on Instagram and their website.

Confusion reigns between Netball New Zealand, the Silver Ferns captain and the country's star player on eligibility criteria for the national team. The issue has resurfaced with shooter Grace Nweke currently ineligible for the Ferns because she's playing for New South Wales in Australia's Super Netball competition. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the ongoing discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm O'Gorman, founder and former Director of One in Four, and a victim of clerical sexual abuse in the Diocese of Ferns, discusses the death and legacy of former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey.

Bishop Ger Nash joins us to reflect on the life of former Bishop Brendan Comiskey, who passed away at the age of 89. Bishop Nash will provide insight into Comiskey's time in the Ferns diocese and the wider implications of his leadership.

Patsy McGarry, former long-time Religious Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times on the death of former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey, who resigned in April 2002 over failing to address allegations of clerical sexual abuse in the diocese.

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Send us a textDee and Carol talk about forsythia shrubs, ferns, fennel, fava beans and a lovely new book.For more info and links, check out our weekly newsletter.Links:The stand up dandelion weeder from Groot Pow Little Dibby for seed prickingFennel seeds from BurpeeFava beans from TrueLeaf Market  On the bookshelf: The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers gathered by Rosemary Gladstar (Amazon link)Dirt:  Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity by Amy Brady (Amazon link)Rabbit holes: Feathered Friends Cordial Cherry ajugaThe Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet by Lyn Millner. Our Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Watch this episode on Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

With several thousand living species, ferns are the second most diverse vascular plants around today, after angiosperms. Ferns are also abundant and well-known in the fossil record. This episode, Aly joins us to explore the dizzying variety of ferns and their ferny-friends, past and present. In the news: When the Earth Was Green, weird wasps, and ancient claws. And also dire wolves. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:04:20 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:46:45 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:37:00 Patron question: 02:20:40 Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast When the Earth Was Green: https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-the-earth-was-green-plants-animals-and-evolution-s-greatest-romance-riley-black/21356911    https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250354211-when-the-earth-was-green Find Riley at @restingdinoface.bsky.social And http://rileyblack.net/ Support links: Assigned Media: https://www.assignedmedia.org/ Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We start this week with a journey back in time, exploring some of the oldest and most resilient plants on the planet: ferns. Gardener, botanist and author Ben Dark has been uncovering some surprising stories about these living fossils as part of his sweeping journey – 2.5 billion years deep – into the fascinating history of plants. Ferns thrive in damp, shady garden corners — but they're not the only ones. Horticulturist Alessandra Sana faced this exact challenge when she took on the north-facing wall of RHS Wisley's walled garden. She shares her go-to plants and creative inspiration for transforming those tricky, low-light spots into lush, green sanctuaries. And finally, we cross the Atlantic to hear from John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. His pioneering sustainable gardening practices have just earned him the prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour from the RHS. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Ben Dark, Alessandra Sana, John Sonnier Links: The Grove: A Nature Odyssey in 19 ½ Front Gardens Shade planting: annuals, bulbs and perennials What can I grow in a dry shady spot? Sustainable planting combinations: shade collection RHS People Awards

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John Hegarty, Wexford Senior Football Manager, on the open night in Ferns to meet some of the team and a look behind the scenes.

Andrew Smith interviews USAC driver Taylor Ferns during the Indy Fuel's USAC Racing Night March 14, 2025.

Ferns aren't quite as showy as flowering plants, but they are beautiful and their biology is fascinating, according to my guest this week, evolutionary biologist Dr. Emily Sessa of the New York Botanical Garden. She is here to teach us all about ferns, from their history to their unique properties. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

Last month, Alan Morrissey welcomed the Ferns family to the studio as they proudly represented the Banner County in Ireland's Fittest Family. The Ennis-based team—James and his children, Kaitlyn, Bobby, and Jamie—have made a strong impact in the show's twelfth season. Now, they've secured a spot in the final! To share their journey so far, they joined Alan in-studio once again.

In May New Zealand's top women's and men's basketballers will re-ignite a long standing rivalry with their Australian counterparts in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

We have a wide variety of topics on this episode of Garden Talk. First we take a look at the 2025 Green Thumb award winning plants, then we talk to the father of straw bale gardening, Joel Karsten, and finally a close up look at growing ferns.

Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Dallan Forgaill; a Sixth Century kinsman of St. Edan of Ferns, born in Connaught and a great scholar who, through his application to study, became blind.he composed a poem in honor of St. Columba, published after Columba's death, upon which Dallan's sight was restored; murdered by pirates in 598 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/29/25 Gospel: Mark 4:1-20

The latest season of Ireland's Fittest Family is officially underway, with the twelfth installment of the hit TV show captivating audiences across the country. This year, Clare is proudly represented by the Ferns family from Ennis! You can catch their journey in the latest episode airing this weekend. To share their experience and give us an inside look at the competition, Alan Morrissey welcomed James, Kaitlyn, Bobby, and Jamie Ferns to the studio.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ferns, Friends, and the Heartwarming Lesson of Tu Bishvat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר חורפי וקר של יום ט"ו בשבט, התלמידים של כיתה ד' מבית ספר לאומנויות יצאו לטיול מוזיאון להיסטוריה טבעית.En: On a cold and wintry morning of Tu Bishvat, the students of the fourth grade from the School of Arts went on a field trip to the natural history museum.He: צעדים קטנים ונרגשים הדהדו בכיתה כשהמורה דליה אספה את הקבוצה.En: Excited little steps echoed in the classroom as their teacher, Dalia, gathered the group.He: "תשמרו על ידיים ולב פתוח," היא חייכה בעודה מובילה אותם פנימה, עיניה נשואות אל התקרה הגבוהה והמרשימה.En: "Keep your hands and heart open," she smiled while leading them inside, her eyes raised to the impressive high ceiling.He: בין הצללים הכבדים של שלד דינוזאור ענקי, פסעו נועם, יעל, והחברים.En: Among the heavy shadows of a gigantic dinosaur skeleton, Noam, Yael, and their friends walked.He: יעל, עם אבזם נוצץ בשערה, פנתה לקבוצה.En: Yael, with a shiny clip in her hair, turned to the group.He: "בואו נתחיל כאן," היא הכריזה בטון סמכותי, מצביע על שלט מעניין.En: "Let's start here," she declared in an authoritative tone, pointing at an interesting sign.He: נועם, בחור ביישן, הרגיש כמו צל נוזלי בתוך הקהל.En: Noam, a shy boy, felt like a liquid shadow within the crowd.He: בסתר ליבו, הוא אסף אומץ ועמד דומם, מתבונן ביצירות המוצגות.En: In his heart, he gathered courage and stood still, observing the displayed exhibits.He: הוא חיפש את הרגע שלו, משהו להגיד שיהיה באמת מיוחד.En: He searched for his moment, something to say that would be truly special.He: המוזיאון היה מלא בפלאים מהעבר הרחוק, אך המתקנים המוצגים על צמחים עתיקים במיוחד משכו את ליבו.En: The museum was filled with wonders from the distant past, but the exhibits on particularly ancient plants attracted him.He: תערוכה אחת, מוקדשת לצמחי שרידים ושרכים פרה-היסטוריים, זיהתה בעיניו אור מבטיח.En: One exhibit, dedicated to fossil plants and prehistoric ferns, caught his hopeful eye.He: בדיוק כשיעל החלה להסביר על מהפכת הצמחים בתקופת הקרטיקון, הרים נועם יד, בליבו הלם בורח.En: Just as Yael began explaining the plant revolution in the Cretaceous period, Noam raised his hand, his heart beating fast.He: "יעל," הוא פנה אליה בעדינות, "אני יכול לספר משהו?En: "Yael," he gently addressed her, "Can I share something?He: על הצמחים האלו?En: About these plants?"He: " עיניו הבהיקו באור של סקרנות.En: His eyes sparkled with curiosity.He: לרגע היה שקט, אך אז חייכה יעל בהבנה.En: For a moment, there was silence, but then Yael smiled understandingly.He: "בטח, נועם.En: "Sure, Noam.He: דבר," היא עודדה, מפנה לו מקום ליד המוצג.En: Go ahead," she encouraged, making room for him beside the exhibit.He: נועם לקח נשימה עמוקה והחל לדבר על שרכים והאופן בו הם שינו את חייהם של דינוזאורים ואת האקלים.En: Noam took a deep breath and began talking about ferns and how they changed the lives of dinosaurs and the climate.He: הוא הסביר כיצד השרכים שיחקו תפקיד חשוב במערכת האקולוגית ופתחו עידן חדש של חיים, כשהטבע מספק מודל השראה לאיזון וסיבולת.En: He explained how ferns played a significant role in the ecosystem and ushered in a new era of life, where nature provided a model for balance and resilience.He: דליה, המורה, עמדה בצד, וליבה פעם בגאווה כאשר התלמידים הקשיבו בתשומת לב לדבריו של נועם.En: Dalia, the teacher, stood aside, her heart pounding with pride as the students listened attentively to Noam's words.He: לא הייתה כאן רק הידיעה שהסיפור שלו השכיל, אלא גם שהחברים בקבוצה למדו להקשיב ולהעריך.En: It wasn't just the knowledge that his story imparted, but also that his peers were learning to listen and appreciate.He: "נועם, זה היה ממש מרתק," יעל הודתה בהערכה, "אולי תספר לנו עוד אחר כך?En: "Noam, that was really fascinating," Yael acknowledged appreciatively, "Maybe you can tell us more later?"He: "נועם חייך, ושפתיו לראשונה הרגישו חופש.En: Noam smiled, and for the first time, his lips felt free.He: בסיום היום, יצאו הילדים החוצה אל הקור כשהשמש כבר החלה לשקוע.En: At the end of the day, the children went out into the cold as the sun was already setting.He: אך נועם הרגיש את חימום החוויה הלבבית הזו, הגילוי האמיתי של היותו חלק חיוני מקבוצה.En: But Noam felt the warmth of this heartfelt experience, the genuine discovery of being a vital part of a group.He: ובין חיוך דליה לעבלי יעל, הוא הבין שתרומתו החשובה אמנם קטנה, אך גדלה מעצם השיח הפתוח וחבריו אכן מעריכים אותו.En: And between Dalia's smile and Yael's nod, he realized that his important contribution, although small, grew from the open dialogue, and his friends indeed valued him.He: הפעם, לא היה רק סיפור, אלא התחלה חדשה להבנה וחברות.En: This time, it wasn't just a story, but a new beginning for understanding and friendship.He: כך, המשיך החורף ושיעור חיים בט"ו בשבט זרח בליבו של נועם לנצח.En: Thus, the winter continued, and a life lesson on Tu Bishvat glowed in Noam's heart forever. Vocabulary Words:wintry: חורפיgathered: אספהechoed: הדהדוimpressive: מרשימהauthoritative: סמכותיgigantic: ענקיobserving: מתבונןexhibits: יצירות שמוצגות או תערוכותfossil: שרידיםprehistoric: פרה-היסטורייםCretaceous: הקרטיקוןecosystem: מערכת האקולוגיתbalance: איזוןresilience: סיבולתattentively: בתשומת לבappreciatively: בהערכהgenuine: אמיתיdiscovery: גילויdialogue: שיחcontribution: תרומהunderstanding: הבנהfriendship: חברותushered: פתחו או הביאו לידיliquid: נוזליcuriosity: סקרנותsignificant: חשובmodel: מודלpounding: פעם בחוזקהsparkled: הבהיקוfulfilled: סיפוק או מילויBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fred talks about the proper way to grow and care for all kinds of ferns

Amanda McNulty continues her look at epiphytes and demonstrates her skill in pronouncing genus names.

In this episode I discuss Bracken and Ostrich Fern, and Serviceberry.  Merry Christmas, everyone!  An Appalachian Christmas with the Hicks family: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-60-herbs-for-eyes-and-a-christmas-surprise--47987902New today in my Woodcraft shop:https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/1st-spalted-birch-cooking-spoon-setADVENT SPECIAL: Email me at Judson@judsoncarroll.com to receive one free .pdf of any of my books! You can check them all out on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Judson-Carroll/author/B09Q7NVDP7?&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThis is my Christmas gift to you, my readers. Thank you for supporting my work!Get Magic Mind at 20% off: https://www.magicmind.com/judsoncarroll20Email: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support.

The All Black and Black Fern classes of 2025 have their assignments. New Zealand's respective schedules for next season were released today, with the Ferns set for a serious task against Canada in a three test home series, while Auckland will be bracing for a blockbuster between the All Blacks and the Boks. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Tracey Wigfield (30 Rock, The Mindy Project, Great News, Saved By The Bell Revival, The Four Seasons) has picked “President Barack Obama: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from the Funny or Die Vault. She and our host, Marcos González, cover everything from tortured metaphors to reboots to news bloopers. Follow along as Tracey and Marcos talk through Obama's acting skills and how shows evolve past their cancellation. Tracey Wigfield is a writer, actor, and showrunner. Tracey worked her way from writer's assistant to staff writer on "30 Rock" (NBC). She and Fey co-wrote the series finale, which won them each an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Following the end of "30 Rock," Wigfield joined the writing staff of "The Mindy Project" (Fox/Hulu), and was eventually named executive producer alongside the show's creator and star, Mindy Kaling. She would also occasionally appear on the show, playing Dr. Lauren Neustadter. In 2017, Wigfield created her own series, the workplace comedy "Great News" (NBC). She also developed the Peacock teen sitcom Saved By The Bell, a revival of the original series of the same name created by Sam Bobrick.  Follow Tracey:  Instagram: @traceywigfield  X: @traceywigfield  Key Moments: (0:00) Intro (1:48) Why Tracey chose Barack Obama: Between Two Ferns  (3:35) How Tracey got into TV writing (7:35) Biggest lessons from 30 Rock (11:39) Climbing up the creative latter  (15:32) Writing the mother-daughter relationship (18:29) TV reboots and nostalgia  (21:30) Final speed round questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy award nominated writer, actor, and rapper, Phil Augusta Jackson (Key & Peele, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Insecure) has picked “Bradley Cooper: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from the Funny or Die Vault.  He and our host, Marcos González, cover everything from brat branding to Frankenstein to Wayne Gretzky. Follow along as Phil and Marcos talk through writer's rooms and inspiration in the eleventh hour.  Phil's pick from the FOD Vault is “Bradley Cooper: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHAd3jwZy0  Bio Phil Augusta Jackson is an Emmy, WGA, and NAACP award nominated writer, actor, and rapper. His writing credits also include “Key & Peele” (Hulu) and Starz's “Survivor's Remorse” (Prime Video). Phil was a supervising producer and writer on NBC's  “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, where he also directed, and he was a co-executive producer and writer on HBO's “Insecure.” He is the creator and showrunner of NBC's “Grand Crew.” Phil has self-produced and directed shorts and music videos. Most recently, Phil co-executive produced wrote on  Peacock's Mr. Throwback and his most recent album, Mr. Phil is out now.  Follow Phil: TikTok: @philaugustaj Instagram: @philaugustaj X: @philaugustaj Key Moments: (0:00) Intro (3:17) Why Phil chose Between Two Ferns (9:07) Brand strategy by day, improv by night  (19:07) Phil's journey to writing on Key & Peele (31:23) Drafting scripts on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (38:43) The writer's room for Insecure (42:10) Shooting your shot as a writer/performer  (51:27) Final speed round questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, writer, and stand up Fahim Anwar (Conan, Goatface, House Money) picked “Jon Hamm: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from the Funny or Die Vault. He and our host, Marcos González, cover everything the engineering and comedy double life to burgers as a form of payment to loving beans. Follow along as Fahim and Marcos talk through injecting comedy into troupes and seeing how a screen door is made. Get notified when we drop new episodes, news, and show extras: https://norby.link/ctdAJD  Fahim's pick from the FOD Vault is “Jon Hamm: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” from 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDwfQjxbFBM  Bio:  Fahim Anwar is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor and writer. He's appeared on Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers and performed at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. His recent Film/TV credits include Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Neighbors, Drunk History, Carmichael Show and Superior Donuts. Fahim served as head writer and starred on a sketch show special for Comedy Central with his comedy group Goatface (Paramount+). In his special There's No Business Like Show Business (Hulu), Fahim displays some of the smartest stupid material with moments of poignancy. Fahim was named by Variety Magazine as one of 2019 Comics to Watch. Stream his most recent specials on YouTube: Hat Trick & House Money.  Follow Fahim: TikTok: @fahimanwarcomedy Instagram: @fahimanwar X: @fahimanwar Key Moments: (0:00) Intro (2:16) Between Two Fern's impact on comedy (6:16) Fahim's job at Boeing (16:13) Dominos sketch with Aristotle (24:41) Fahim's Stallone bit (35:17) Discovering comedy today (37:39) Final speed round questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The New Zealand cricket team crushed the mighty Indians.

Today's debate is a showdown of natural wonder. It's a beachy beauty vs. a fabulous frond. Polish up your camera and get ready to hear all about the magic of Seashells vs. Ferns! Listen as actor and podcaster Michael Stevens sings his praise for seashells while comedian and composer Justin LoBasso fawns over ferns. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This episode's sponsor:Find fun and exciting podcasts for your preschoolers by searching for Nickelodeon on your favorite podcast app.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!