Podcasts about Insect

What if the plants around us are carrying stories we've forgotten? This week, I'm joined once again by Amanda Edmiston of Botanica Fabula to explore her latest book, a rich blend of folklore, social history and the enduring stories of plants. We talk about how this knowledge is passed down through generations, and why now is the perfect time to start asking the people around us about the plants and traditions they remember. Benny's Insect of the Week: The Sieve-winged Snailkiller Links Website Amanda on Instagram Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Amanda, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 104: Botanical Storytelling with Amanda Edmiston Amanda first joined Sarah to explore the art of botanical storytelling, her work inspired by Elizabeth Blackwell's *A Curious Herbal*, and the rich connections between plants, history and storytelling. It's the perfect companion to this conversation, offering the beginning of Amanda's journey and the ideas that have since grown into her latest books. Episode 347: Can Plants Help You Find Lost Things? In this episode, Sarah talks to Christina Oakley Harrington about the folklore, history and magic of plants. Together they explore the stories and traditions that have surrounded herbs and flowers for centuries, making it an ideal follow-on from Amanda's discussion of plant lore, memory and the enduring power of botanical storytelling.

Welcome to the 16th episode of the 2026 season! Nicolle Ritchie, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, hosts Dr. Chris DiFonzo, MSU Extension Field Crops Entomology Specialist. Chris discusses all the recent insect questions she has been receiving. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.MSU Field Crops Insect Guide

Not good news: Bugs are disappearing. Your windshield is way cleaner than it used to be. Hosts Kat and Tiff explore the different factors on why insect decline is happening, along with the (very scary) link between insect decline and food security. Listen to get answers to these questions:Why are insects disappearing? Why do we need insects?What would happen if insects went instinct? What can we do about it?SourcesNPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/12/nx-s1-5535551/insect-populations-human-interference-studyFriends of the Mississippi River: https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/why-insects-matter-and-what-you-can-do-about-their-declinePenn State Huck Institute of Life Sciences: https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/insect-biodiversity-center/why-we-need-insectsOklahoma State Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/beneficial-insectsHuck Institute (again): https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/insect-biodiversity-center/helping-insectsUC IPM: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/bee-precaution-pesticide-ratings/#gsc.tab=0Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk about coneflowers, share some new veggie recipes Dee is trying, discuss a book on wildflowers and more.For more info, check out our Substack newsletter. To watch on YouTube, click here.Question of the Week:How do I grow a wildflower meadow from seed?  Mini Meadows, by Mike Lizotte. He explains it well.Insect of the WeekBlue Orchard Mason Bee. You can make nesting boxes for them or buy commercial onesFlowers:The Enterprise of Echinaceas, and why do we have so many varieties? We are speaking of Echinacea purpurea.Watch out for aster yellows, a disease that can infect coneflowers. More info from Missouri Botanical GardenVegetables:Let's share some summer recipes!Authentic Shopska Salad RecipeCold Yogurt Cucumber Soup - TaratorPrincesses (Bulgarian Ground Meat Sandwiches) Recipe - Food.comDee's Zucchini Squash Challenge on her blogOn the Bookshelf:A Naturalist's Book of Wildflowers: Celebrating 85 Native Plants of North America by Laura C. Martin (2021) (Amazon)Dirt:Another dose of cuteness on Instagram, a farmer-gardener with his two young daughters, the two “supervisors”. Meet Jeremiah_Farmer .They also have pigs!Rabbit Holes:Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Katharine S. White. And Carol's tips for getting your garden to produce more veggies. A Garden to Visit:Dallas Arboretum. One hot place when we visited!Thank you: As always, we appreciate all of you for listening to our podcast and for reading this newsletter!  If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links. Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

If you've ever looked at a cotton field and thought, “Do I really need to spray again,” this conversation is for you. We sit down with Dr. Jeremy Green (Clemson) and Whitney Crow (Mississippi State) to get real about cotton insect management when the crop is all over the board and the weather is either too wet or too dry.We start with what cotton looks like right now across their regions, then zoom in on the decision that drives everything else: scouting. We talk about why a consultant's “shadow” can cost less than one insecticide trip, how economic thresholds keep inputs honest, and how missing one timing can turn into expensive resprays. From squaring into bloom, we sort through the usual suspects like plant bugs, stink bugs, aphids, and spider mites, plus the new complications of resistance and secondary pest flare-ups.We also dig into tools and tactics growers are asking about: Diamond timing during peak plant bug migration, what ThryvOn can and cannot do, how longer residual products change your spray schedule, and why stink bug decisions should follow boll injury and week-of-bloom risk instead of a fixed calendar. Then we tackle cotton jassid, why it seems tied to blooming cotton, and what late-season surprises could mean for termination timing. If you care about integrated pest management, cotton scouting, insect thresholds, and protecting yield while cutting costs, you'll get a lot from this one.Subscribe for more Cotton Specialist Corner conversations, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a review. 

I chased the thing across the beach until it came to the bottom of the East Cliff, when it sank its claws into the earth and rock and began to climb up.CW: Fungus/sporesRot/decayViolenceInjuryPoisonMentions/Discussions of: Dentistry, Sensory overload, Difficult family relationships, Supernatural threatSFX: Discordant music, Insect-like noisesCreated by Lou Sutcliffe and Daisy McNamaraTranscript is available HERE: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/eelers-choice/eelers-choice-episode-11/Submit questions to our Q&A - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh4dvVwQjL19iqn5-wHGamGOGItHUj7Wkx13y_lPQsG3Wqvg/viewform?usp=headerThe Gospel of Haven - https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhavenPrin Whitchanter - Caroline OrejuelaMerry Whitechanter - Tanja MilojevicPugill Flenserly - B. NarrAderyn Tanner - Leon Egan Moryana Whitechanter - Erika Sanderson.Beyin Ossificer - Kale Brown.Anguille Lacehill - Rissa Montañez Bone Creature - Fay RobertsWith additional voices by Lauren Oakley and Jessica LawWriter, composer and sound designer - Lou SutcliffeProducer and dialogue editor - Daisy McNamara.Directed by Lou Sutcliffe and Daisy McNamara.Script editing was by Ken Cumberlidge.Our executive producer was Pongo.Our theme for this episode, “The Stormcaller's Reel” was written and sung by Lou Sutcliffe.A production of Cytochrome Hear and Eelsong StudiosOur Social Media: The Website Formerly Known As Twitter: https://twitter.com/eelerschoiceTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/eelerschoice Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eelerschoice.bsky.socialWebsite: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/eelers-choice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the biggest barriers to experiencing nature aren't natural at all? Today, I'm joined by author, poet and disability activist Bethany Handley to explore accessibility, belonging, and how redesigning our landscapes could create richer places for both people and wildlife. Benny's Insect of the Week: The Cinnabar Moth Links Bethany's website My Body is a Meadow The Book Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Bethany, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 366: Universal Qualities of Healing Gardens In this episode, Sarah talks to Sandra Schwarz about the restorative power of green spaces and the qualities that make gardens welcoming, supportive and healing. Together they explore how thoughtful design can help people connect with nature, making it an ideal companion to Bethany's conversation about accessibility, belonging and creating landscapes that work for everyone. Episode 239: Growing Biodiversity In this episode, Sarah chats with gardener Benny Hawksbee about bringing biology and ecology into horticulture. From creating wildlife-friendly gardens to challenging traditional gardening practices and encouraging community involvement, it's a natural follow-on from Bethany's discussion of designing landscapes that benefit both people and wildlife.

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol discuss rooting cuttings in water, mid-summer in the vegetable garden, and a new herbal book, plus discuss if ducks grow on trees.To watch this episode on Youtube, click here.For more information, check out our Substack newsletter.Other links:Insect of the Week:Leaf cutter bees.  Flowers:31 plants you can root in water, from Epic GardeningOn the Bookshelf:Collected Curiosities; more stories and recipes from the historical apothecary cabinet by Amanda Edmiston (Amazon)Dirt:Do ducks grow on trees? Dictionary Diva on InstagramRabbit Holes:Rural Free: A Farmwife's Almanac of Country Living by Rachel Peden (1961)A Garden to Visit:Tall Grass Prairie Preserve(If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

The mid-summer field season is moving fast, and the pressure is officially turning up. In this episode of the Agronomy Moment, Wendell and Celena step out into the heat to bring you a critical checklist for both your corn and soybean acres right now. We track the movement of Southern Rust out of Texas and break down why your later-planted corn is at the highest risk. Plus, we dive into the exact threshold numbers for Japanese Beetles and Stink Bugs in R3 soybeans, and discuss how to handle the emotional aftermath of recent high-wind storm and green snap damage before writing a check for your fungicide passes.

Poet of the Week, July 6–12, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/lola-anaya

What happens when you stop trying to control a garden and start working with nature instead? This week, I'm joined by Charlie Harpur, head gardener at Knepp, to explore rewilding, biodiversity, and why careful observation and systems thinking can transform the way we garden. Benny's Insect of the Week: The Pantaloon Bee Links Website A link to all the garden tours and workshops And a link to the Knepp garden blog which, written by Moy Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Charlie, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 376: From Rewilding to Renaturing In this episode, Sarah talks to writer James Canton about *Renaturing* and his two-acre biodiversity project in Essex. Together they explore the differences between rewilding and renaturing, the value of close observation, and how thoughtful, small-scale interventions can help restore nature—making it an ideal companion to Charlie's discussion of rewilding in a garden setting. Episode 239: Growing Biodiversity In this episode, Sarah chats with gardener Benny Hawksbee about bringing biology and ecology into horticulture. From creating wildlife-friendly gardens to challenging traditional gardening practices and encouraging community involvement, it's a natural follow-on from Charlie's ideas about designing and managing gardens with biodiversity at their heart.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the top stories in agriculture for July 5th, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(2:21) Unha exposición na Biblioteca Pública de Nova Iorq deu lugar a que Peter Kuper elaborase a fascinante banda deseñada "Insectópolis". Ideal para os amadores dos insectos e tamén para os que renegan destes bichos. O noso experto en banda deseñada é Daniel Pizarro. (15:07) Segunda parte da nosa adaptación da obra de "divulficción científica" de Senén Barro "Algún día, quizais antes do que imaxinei" que nos levará a analizar a vixencia do afamado test de Turing. (29:53) A miopía está a converterse nunha auténtica epidemia global, pero quizais o problema non sexan só as pantallas, senón a falta de luz natural nos nosos ollos. Conversamos con José Manuel Alonso (College of Optometry, Universidade Estatal de Nova York), que lidera unha investigación pioneira sobre como a cantidade de luz que chega á retina pode ser clave no desenvolvemento da miopía. Cando lemos en interiores ou en pantallas a pupila contráese para enfocar mellor, de tal xeito que á retina chega dez veces menos luz ca en circunstancias análogas no exterior.

This NDSU Ag Minute features NDSU Extension Horticulturist Tom Kalb. Kalb discusses natural insecticides for gardeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we talked about all the senses your garden awakens in you.Here's  a link to watch us on YouTube. Favorites This WeekYou can see Carol's lilies on Instagram and on Substack. Dee's favorite flowers include Calibrachoa ‘Lemon Slice' and dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus glomeratus), also known by its cultivar names 'Blue My Mind' or 'Blue Daze,'Insect of the WeekAwful, horrible Japanese beetles.Flowers:Touchable flowersArticle - How to Design a Healing Garden:Veggies: Vegetable garden as a wellness gardenOn the Bookshelf:Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Good for Our Health by Kathy Willis (Amazon)andBotanicum: Welcome to the Museum by Kathy Willis, Illustrated by Katie Scott (Amazon)Rabbit Holes:Dee: American food week in Bulgaria on InstagramCarol:  Carol's secret source for UK published books… Blackwell'sAnother lost lady of garden writing, Caroline Dormon, friend of Elizabeth Lawrence.Clarkson's FarmA Garden to Visit: Kew Gardens. Thank you! (If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

What if the secret to a better garden is letting go of control? This week I'm joined by gardener and conservationist Sue Mabberley from Nant-y-Bedd in the Black Mountains, where four decades of working with nature have created a thriving wildlife haven. We discuss the value of so-called weeds, gardening for biodiversity, and why even the smallest garden can make a difference. Benny's Insect of the Week: Yellow Loosestrife Bee Links Website Instagram Facebook Visit the Garden / Book Visits & Tours Garden Meadows Workshop with Jo McKerr Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Sue, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 194: Gardening for Wildlife In this episode, Sarah talks to Ralph Hobbs about creating gardens that actively support wildlife. From practical habitat creation to understanding the needs of different species, it's a great companion to Sue's philosophy of gardening with nature and making space for biodiversity. Episode 333: Designing for Habitat & Biodiversity In this episode, Sarah speaks with ecological landscape designer Emmaline Bowman about designing gardens and landscapes that support healthy ecosystems. The conversation explores how thoughtful planting and habitat creation can benefit wildlife, making it a natural follow-on from Sue's approach to working with, rather than against, the natural world.

Insects are vital ecosystem engineers in our gardens. Small but mighty, they help create healthy, balanced environments where plants can thrive. Of course, not all insects are flying or scuttling above ground all the time, so to mark Insect Week, we're going underground with RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones to explore the beetle larvae living in our soils. We'll learn how to identify the species that benefit our gardens, and what to do about those that can cause problems. Bee expert Rachel Richards from conservation charity Buglife joins us to reveal the remarkable diversity of solitary bees that may be nesting right outside your door, and share simple ways to support these important pollinators. And finally, as the heatwave continues, we turn our attention to a seasonal favourite: strawberries. RHS Horticultural Advisor Chris Taylor shares his top tips for growing healthy, productive plants and getting the very best harvest. Plus a roundup of top tips based on the latest enquiries on rhs.org.uk Email your questions to podcasts@rhs.org.uk Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Hayley Jones, Rachel Richards, Chris Taylor Links: How to help hoverflies Vine weevil  Chafers in garden borders Ground beetle larvae and other predatory gardener allies More in depth ID features for chafers and stag beetles Previous episode on Hoverfly Heroes with Josie Stuart How to help hoverflies Strawberries

The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly, 30-minute webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format. We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Get ready listeners, this episode is packed with so many things! Jody and Jonathan are joined by Dr. Ted Burk, who really didn't need any questions, prompts or an outline. It is an episode rich in stories about insects, scientific discovery, and conservation efforts—perfect for entomologists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike.  This interview with entomologist Dr. Burk follows his lifelong path from 4-H insect collecting to a decades-long career in behavior, ecology, and conservation at Creighton University. He shares stories from his research on American cockroaches, crickets, Caribbean fruit flies, conehead katydids, regal fritillaries, monarch butterflies, and fireflies, while highlighting how insect mating behavior, pollination, and prairie restoration reveal the deep ecological importance of even the smallest creatures. Note: If you want to hear Ted talk about the biologically interesting state of Nebraska pay attention to 37:23-39:39. More about Ted: Dr. Theodore Burk's Faculty Profile at Creighton University Department of Biology    Xerces Society 2024 article about Ted Burk and his work with insect conservation  Glacier Creek Preserve Butterfly List, last updated 2020 Richard Dawkins and Theodore Burk in 1976 Photo Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music

Aubrey Masango speaks to Tim Neary, Resident CSI and Nature Conservationist, to unpack the hidden world of insects and why they matter more than we think. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Weird and Wonderful, Tim Neary, Insects, Week, Pollination, Mosquito, Bugs, Worms, Wasp, Christmas beetle, Forensic pathology The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Nikki are back to fix another glaring omission from the Black Band T-Shirt back catalogue, ranking the 7 proper (according to us) albums from industrial royalty, Nine Inch Nails.In Part 1 we rank the albums and discuss Pretty Hate Machine, The Downward Spiral and The Fragile.

Can a show garden change minds as well as win medals? This week, I'm joined by Martha Krempel and Tina Worboys, whose Chelsea gardens championed peatland restoration and dementia research. We discuss whether the impact of a show garden can justify its environmental cost, and explore the power of gardens with a purpose. Benny's Insect of the Week: Jewel Wasp Links Martha Krempel Bog in a Box St Pancras Gut-brain health research information Tina Worboys Iota - manufacturers of amber structures in Tina's garden Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Martha Krempel and Tina Worboys, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 190: Show Gardens In this episode, I explore the world of show gardens, discussing their purpose, their impact, and the questions they raise about value, sustainability and public engagement. It's a perfect companion to this week's discussion about whether show gardens can justify their environmental cost through the awareness and change they inspire. Episode 230: Sensory Gardens and Autism In this episode, Sarah explores sensory gardens with a focus on design for people with autism. Featuring Camellia Taylor, Meraud Davis and Alexis Selby, it examines how thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces can support wellbeing, engagement and connection with nature.

Host David Brühlmann returns for a focused solo episode to provide an honest, data-driven perspective on the evolving landscape of host selection for biologics manufacturing. Building on part one, David reviews five alternative expression platforms and offers a clear, practical framework for scientists navigating host cell decisions today. David Brühlmann moves past simplistic "replacement" narratives to instead examine where each technology, from plant farming to cell-free systems, fits in today's market and production realities.Key topics discussedWhy asking if a novel host will "replace CHO" is the wrong question for scientists and manufacturers (00:11)Critical dimensions to evaluate: cost structure, speed, and intrinsic product quality (01:20)Review of five alternative platforms with current clinical and regulatory status: Plant farming for speed and decentralization (03:42)Insect cells for VLPs and complex proteins (05:00)Cell-free protein synthesis for ADCs and unique conjugation requirements (06:23)Moss for monoclonal antibodies with distinct glycosylation patterns (07:50)Filamentous fungi for high secretion and thermotolerance (08:47)A practical host selection framework by molecule type and manufacturing context (09:59)Detailed constraints and advantages of each platform, including cost, infrastructure, timeline, and product attributes (10:09)Analysis of silkworm production as a disruptive possibility for future biologics manufacturing (13:09)The evolving toolkit available to bioprocess scientists—and why "CHO replacement" is a distraction from more relevant questions (12:06)Smart insight:The real development over the past decade is that bioprocess scientists now have a credible, validated toolkit of alternatives for specific molecules in specific contexts. The practical implication: know this landscape well enough to ask the right host selection question at program initiation, before you've built months of process development around a platform you chose by default.Here are the episodes referenced:Episodes 163 - 164: How Moss Enables Production of Unproducible Protein Therapeutics with Andreas SchaafEpisodes 141 - 142: How Microalgae Cuts Antibody Costs by 70% and Redefines Biomanufacturing with Muriel BardorEpisodes 235 - 236: Plant-Based Biomanufacturing: How Molecular Farming Produces Biopharmaceuticals in Weeks, Not Months with Waranyoo PhoolcharoenEpisodes 217 - 218: Silkworm Biomanufacturing: From Ancient Silk Production to Phase I Vaccine Trials with Masafumi OsawaEpisodes 229 - 230: Cyanobacteria Biomanufacturing: Achieving Carbon-Neutral Production at Lower Cost Than Fermentation with Tim CorcoranNext:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, we can empower more scientists like you. Stay tuned for more inspiring biotech insights in our next episode.Support the show

This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, a story from 2000 Plus titled, The Insect. This episode was first heard May 17, 1950. Listen to more from 2000 Plus https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi937.mp3 Download SciFi937 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

What if the key to better health, stronger communities and a more sustainable future lies beneath our feet? This week, I'm joined by author Robert Ashton to discuss his new book Down to Earth and explore our relationship with soil. From farming and education to mental health and conservation, Robert reveals why reconnecting with the land could be one of the most important challenges of our time. Benny's Insect of the Week: The Shieldbug Stalker Links Down to Earth by Robert Ashton Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Robert Ashton, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 328: Soil, Health & Nutrition In this episode, Sam Hamrebtan explores the links between soil health, food quality and human wellbeing. It's an excellent companion to Robert's discussion of our relationship with soil and the importance of caring for the living systems that sustain us. Episode 334: Food Farming Revolutionary In this episode, Joshua Sparkes discusses innovative approaches to farming and food production, challenging conventional ideas about agriculture and land use. It's a natural follow-on from Robert's reflections on regenerative farming, sustainability and how we can build a healthier relationship with the land.

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SpaceBuzz in action: Rocket shaped simulator enabling virtual journey to space touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia's Insect of the Year as the species spreads across the country, new Prague exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottage culture

Wisconsin's grape growers have been keeping a close eye on the changing weather. Kiley Allan gets an early season forecast from Phillipe Coucard, owner/operator of Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac. With 70 acres of vines to manage, his staff mobilizes early to evaluate conditions. He says so far things have been going well. Insect pressure has been low and so has early disease concerns. He already anticipates a smaller crop this year just because of the colder April temperatures the vines were exposed to. He emphasizes that sunlight is the critical factor for grape quality, as it directly drives sugar content, color, and flavor concentration. The optimal growing season for the vineyard consists of early spring rain followed by dry June and July, a single week of rain in August, and a completely dry stretch leading up to harvest. It looks like a nice weekend for developing in Wisconsin. Stu Muck says there will likely be some showers popping up again Saturday afternoon - but then the faucet shuts off and temperatures moderate into next week. Northwest Wisconsin soybean grower, Andy Bensend, is focused on the weather right now. He sits on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and knows that critical research, funded by soybean growers like him, is happening. Bensend explains how the board members prioritize the "buckets" to which checkoff dollars are designated. In-field research is critical. Bensend says Wisconsin's reputation for it's top-notch research team is well known in the upper Midwest and nationally. There's also the investment in new products and helping people understand what these products can do. This is all part of what the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board works on every day. Paid for by the WI Soybean Marketing Board. Grapes aren't the only unique Wisconsin crop watching the weather. Nathan Bula at Spears R Us in Adams has an asparagus crop depending on it. Bula says asparagus appeared earlier than he's ever seen - but then got delayed by April frost/freezes. He waited 11 days without a harvest for the spears to develop. Another big June Dairy celebration weekend is ahead. Dane county will welcome thousands of people to Swaindale Genetics in Deerfield on Saturday. With just 25 milking cows, this farm looks different than previous hosts. Gary Swain and his wife, Dana Kelly, explain why they're hosting and the story they want to share about family and community commitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the secret to connecting more deeply with nature lies in the stories we tell about plants? This week, I'm joined by landscape architect and Plant Connection podcast host Lisa Cutshaw to explore how folklore, history, and careful observation can transform the way we see the natural world. Benny's Insect of the Week: The Harlequin Ladybird Links Website Instagram Plant Connection Spotify Apple Podcasts Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Lisa Cutshaw, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 53: Garden Design for Every Species In this episode, John Little shares his approach to creating gardens that support wildlife at every level, encouraging us to think beyond purely human needs and consider our place within a wider ecological community. It's a great companion to Lisa's reflections on reconnecting with nature and building meaningful relationships with the living world. Episode 219: The Wheel of the Year In this episode, Rebecca Beattie explores seasonal cycles, folklore, and our relationship with the natural world through the lens of the Wheel of the Year. It's a thoughtful follow-on from Lisa's discussion of plant stories, cultural meaning, and finding deeper connections with nature.

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This week Chris and Ed flash back to two big fears with tiny bodies: a swarm of bees that injured 24 people in France, and a government plan to breed and release millions of sterile flies to stop flesh-eating “man-eater” maggots from spreadingSHOW NOTESOriginally aired on Patreon: 08/28/25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scared-all-the-time--7084296/support.Get the latest episodes of our bonus show NEW FEAR UNLOCKED -- and a whole lot more! --by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ScaredAllTheTime

Can Falk crack the murder case or will he need help from Inspector Tropesmith, Speed Detective, Emerald Ash Borer or The Ad Hawk? You want a fast resolution or a satisfying one? Listen to find out!Has This Gun in My Hand Ever Happened To You?, episode 152 of This Gun in My Hand, was stunned, hawked, sped up and salvaged by Rob Northrup. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. Why have I gathered you all here today? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. Charters and Caldicott were two minor characters in Hitchcock's 1938 film The Lady Vanishes. Played by the actors Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne, the pair were popular enough to get three films of their own, though not with Hitchcock. After creative differences with the film studio in 1946, the actors appeared as similar characters with different names in seven other films and five BBC radio productions. A 1985 BBC television series rebooted Charters and Caldicott with new actors.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charters_and_Caldicott2.  “Sir, a woman has been murdered in your house, therefore it follows there must be a murderer.” That line is from a teaser for an actual British police procedural show. They use it in a promo on almost every dvd for Acorn TV and the dullness of it kills me every time.Credits:Music in this episode came from these public domain films:The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and Too Late for Tears (1949, aka Killer Bait). Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Music Title: Flight of the Carpenter BeeBy Steve ArntsonLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://archive.org/details/Bildungsroman-7512Sound Effect Title: Mount Moganshan Insect Chorus by RTB45 License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://freesound.org/people/RTB45/sounds/325321/Insect chorus recorded one summer evening, Mount Moganshan, Zhejiang Provence, People's Republic of ChinaSound Effect Title: Car_motor_Sound.m4aLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/Blizzard123/sounds/504633/#Sound Effect Title: Beep_Sequence_10.wav by AlienXXX License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/267561/ Music Title: Spaceship Engine - noise + heavy beep by KnoplundLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/people/Knoplund/sounds/371283/Music Title: PaixComposed and Performed by Alpha HydraeLicense: Public Domainhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alpha_Hydrae/Peace_Love_Respect_Overdrive/Alpha_Hydrae_-_Alpha_Hydrae_-_Peace_Love_Respect_Overdrive_-_03_Paix/Music Title: HurhisComposed and Performed by Yellow OmmLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freemusicarchive.org/music/yellow-omm/single/hurhis/Sound Effect Title: Electric zap.wav by michael_grinnell License: Public domainhttps://freesound.org/s/512471/ Sound Effect Title: ELECTRIC_ZAP_001.wav by JoelAudio License: Public domainhttps://freesound.org/s/136542/ Sound Effect Title: Milagra.mp3 by foosiemac License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://freesound.org/s/76797/ Sound Effect Title: R30-34-Red Tailed Hawk.wav by craigsmith License: Public domainhttps://freesound.org/s/479610/ Song Title: The Fairy Queen, Z. 629Composed by Henry Purcell, 1692.Performed by Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini and Harold Lester.License: Public Domainhttps://musopen.org/music/11140-the-fairy-queen-z629/Music Title: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46 - I. Morning MoodComposed by Edvard GriegPerformed by Czech National Symphony OrchestraLicense: Public Domainhttps://musopen.org/music/777-peer-gynt-suite-no-1-op-46/Sound Effect Title: S10-19 Falling wooden beam; big interior crash; house collapses; long.wav by craigsmithLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/675967/ The image accompanying this episode is from Popular Detective Magazine, Volume 15, Number 3 (October 1938). Public domain, artist unknown.Image Alt text: Black and white drawing of a hand firing a revolver. Lines and smoke show the gun is discharging. Behind the gun is the shadow of the apparent shooting victim with both hands up and possibly wearing a policeman's hat. Above this drawing are the words HAS THIS GUN IN MY HAND EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

Bees swarming around their insect hotel in a small city park and birds chirping in the background.Recorded in Goettingen, Germany by Gilberto Mazzoli.

"The recording immediately jumped out at me with its' chattering insects, bees and voices, and a little noise. "I wanted to draw tones from the buzzing and clicks to make something that felt like you were exploring the world through resonance and reflection."I did a little live modular jamming to explore the material first - which led to this idea of using the bees buzzing as a gateway into this alternative world and back again:https://www.youtube.com/live/LmFAG4Ry708"It's like you just got lost for a moment, briefly seeing the world a different way."Insect hotel in Goettingen reimagined by Warren Anthony.

F&C S2E8 - We quit our jobs to see DJ Flame and you should(n't) too! It's either that or eternity in the pain vortex and we both know you don't want that. Also, bring back trust falls, maybe Donald Glover as well. 

Could a simple circular garden help solve food insecurity in some of the world's harshest climates? In this episode of Roots and All, I'm joined by Sam Evans, whose dissertation took him to Lesotho to explore keyhole gardens — ingenious compost-fed growing systems that help communities grow food sustainably in extreme conditions. We discuss how they work, the wider benefits they bring, and what they could teach us about growing food in a changing climate. Benny's Insect of the Week: Harlequin Ladybird Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Sam Evans, you might also like these conversations from the archives: Episode 23: Esiah Levy's SeedsShare Project A fascinating discussion about seed sovereignty, food growing and empowering communities through accessible, sustainable gardening initiatives — themes that closely connect with today's conversation about keyhole gardens and food security. Episode 185: Food Forests for Plant Lovers This episode explores resilient growing systems, biodiversity and regenerative planting approaches, making it a perfect companion to today's discussion on sustainable food production and climate-smart gardening.

Over the last half century, diseases carried by insects — such as malaria and dengue, Zika and Lyme disease — have greatly increased. Sociologists Brent Kaup and Kelly Austin argue that the surge in vector-borne disease has been fueled by neoliberal capitalism, at times in unexpected ways, such as through loosened financial regulations governing mortgages and health insurance, as well as the gutting of health care. (Encore presentation.) Brent Z. Kaup and Kelly F. Austin, The Pathogens of Finance: How Capitalism Breeds Vector-Borne Disease UC Press, 2025 The post Capitalism and Insect-Borne Diseases appeared first on KPFA.

What happens when a community garden becomes a lifeline for people, wildlife and an entire neighbourhood? In this episode, I'm chatting with Oliver Hayden from Walworth Garden about running a free community space in the heart of London, why gardening can drive real social change, and how reconnecting with nature can quietly transform lives. It's funny, thought-provoking and full of big questions about the way we live and garden. Benny's Insect of the Week: Four Banded Flower Bee Links You can find Walworth Garden online here: Official website: Walworth Garden Instagram: @walworthgarden on Instagram You can also visit the garden in person at 206 Manor Place, London SE17 3BN. Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Oliver Hayden, you might also like these conversations from the archives: Episode 323: Wildflowers, Community & Urban Nature A conversation exploring the importance of urban green spaces, biodiversity and the role community projects can  Episode 275: Community Gardening This episode looks at the social value of community gardening projects and the ways shared green spaces can support wellbeing, learning and local connection, making it a natural companion to today's discussion.

Gardeners often have a love-hate relationship with insects — loving the bees and ladybugs and hating the aphids and flea beetles, for example — but all insects have value, even if it isn't always apparent to us. To discuss how insect allies are important partners in gardens and elsewhere, joining me this week is entomologist and artist Barrett Klein. 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.

What happens when the garden you love starts demanding more than you can give? In today's episode of Roots and All, I'm joined by garden writer Rhonda Fleming Hayes to explore how gardening changes as we age — from adapting high-maintenance spaces to embracing balcony gardens, community plots and slower, more meaningful ways of connecting with nature. Benny's Insect of the Week: Rose Chafer Beetle Links Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age by Rhonda Fleming Hayes Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Rhonda, you might also like these conversations from the archives: Episode 366: Universal Qualities of Healing Gardens Benjamin Vogt explores the restorative power of gardens and the ways thoughtfully designed spaces can support wellbeing, connection and healing throughout our lives — a fitting companion to today's discussion on gardening as we age. Episode 325: Growing in the Garden Emma O'Neill reflects on personal growth through gardening and the many ways our outdoor spaces evolve alongside us, echoing today's conversation about adapting gardens to changing needs and lifestyles.

Ever wondered who's really behind those nighttime chirps and buzzes? In this From the Woods Today segment, Jonathan Larson, UK Entomology dives into the fascinating world of insect songs—why insects make them, how to tell them apart, and what they can teach us about our forests.   Also on tap: What do you think about From the Woods Today? We invite you to share your feedback by participating in a short survey that is part of a research study. The survey takes no more than 5 minutes to complete. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. No compensation is provided, but your input will help us better understand our audience and improve future programming. Thank you for helping us grow From the Woods Today! Each episode has a video of the segment at this website. 4.29.26

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk about growing flowers and veggies in containers. For more info, check out our Substack newsletter. To watch on YouTube, click here.Links:From Southern Living Plant Collection It's A Breeze® Ivory Blush Rose. Carol's garden fairies reviewed her performance so far this spring in a blog post.Carol's blog post on forcing peonies into bloom in July.Insect of the WeekCrane flies. Flowers:Queen Tut papyrusTattoo™ Papaya VincaVegetables:Examples of veggies good for containers from Burpee: On-Deck Corn, Patio Baby Eggplant, Sweetheart of the Patio Tomato, Mocha Swirl Sweet Peppers, Hamburg Lettuce.On the Bookshelf:The Creative Container Garden by Anders Royneberg with Erik Schjenven (Amazon)Plus A Year Full of Pots: Container Flowers for All Seasons by Sarah Raven (Amazon)Dirt:Carol's spinstercore gardening, and a search on Pinterest… for Unusual Plant Containers. Rabbit Holes:Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy, by Rumer Godden (1979). Watership Down by Richard Adams. And another Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Elda HaringA Garden to Visit:Wing Haven in Charlotte, North Carolina, the gardens of Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson, and Elizabeth Lawrence.(If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

The Carboniferous period is host to some of the largest arthropods to have ever lived. Giant taxa such as the griffenfly Meganuera and the millipede Arthropleura are almost talismanic and are often depicted in reconstructions of the period. Since many other groups also have giant representatives in the Carboniferous, what is it about this time that allows for arthropods to grow to such large sizes? Arthropods breathe very differently to how we do with many using a series of branching hollow tubes called trachea for gas exchange throughout the body. This tracheal system uses diffusion and advection to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide from areas of higher concentration to lower concentrations. In 1995, a study in the journal Nature suggested that elevated oxygen concentrations in the Carboniferous (approximately 30%, as opposed to 21% today) allowed for gigantism in arthropods since oxygen could diffuse deeper/further into their larger bodies. A recently published study in the same journal is now casting doubt on that interpretation and in this interview, we are joined by one of the authors, insect physiologist Prof. Jon Harrison from Arizona State University. He introduces us to the tracheal system and its link to the size of insects in the Carboniferous.

Award-winning actor Jeff Goldblum talks to MS NOW's Ari Melber in this candid, sprawling and sometimes goofy conversation, as the two discuss Goldblum's work with directors such as Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson, his many iconic roles, what he loves about jazz, and having his “weirdness” affirmed. This interview aired in 2022. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Christian welcome Rich Lovejoy from Gamers With Job Conference Call back to the show this week to discuss another video game union formalizing, Nintendo's big Star Fox 64 remake, Switch 2's price going up, and much more!The Playlist:Rich: Quartet, Banquet For Fools, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, Cyclopean: The Great Abyss, Caves of Qud, Obey the Insect GodChristian: Mixtape, Steam ControllerJeff: MixtapeParting Gifts!

This episode might just change the way you grow, shop, cook, and eat. Today I'm joined by returning guest Dave Goulson to talk about his new book, Eat the Planet Well, a practical guide to eating in a way that's healthy, affordable, and better for the planet. Even if you think you know the basics — and are wondering about Dave's shift from his usual nature writing — there's plenty here that will surprise you. Benny's Insect of the Week: Dark-edged Bee-fly With thanks to our sponsor  - roastinghouse.co.uk. get 25% extra free if you mention Roots and All or the insect of the week in the comments box at checkout.  Links Dave Goulson on instagram  Eat the Planet Well by Dave Goulson Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Dave, you might also like these conversations from the archives: Episode 334: Food Farming Revolutionary Joshua Sparkes shares a regenerative, soil-first approach to growing food that challenges conventional farming — a natural companion to today's discussion on rethinking how we produce and consume what we eat. Episode 328: Soil, Health & Nutrition Sam Hamrebtan explores the vital link between soil health and the nutritional value of our food, reinforcing the idea that what's good for the planet is also good for us.

The Carboniferous period is host to some of the largest arthropods to have ever lived. Giant taxa such as the griffenfly Meganuera and the millipede Arthropleura are almost talismanic and are often depicted in reconstructions of the period. Since many other groups also have giant representatives in the Carboniferous, what is it about this time that allows for arthropods to grow to such large sizes? Arthropods breathe very differently to how we do with many using a series of branching hollow tubes called trachea for gas exchange throughout the body. This tracheal system relies upon the process of diffusion where oxygen and carbon dioxide will be exchanged from areas of higher concentration to lower concentrations. In 1995, a study in the journal Nature suggested that elevated oxygen concentrations in the Carboniferous (approximately 30%, as opposed to 21% today) allowed for gigantism in arthropods since oxygen could diffuse deeper/further into their larger bodies. A recently published study in the same journal is now casting doubt on that interpretation and in this interview, we are joined by one of the authors, insect physiologist Prof. Jon Harrison from Arizona State University. He introduces us to the tracheal system and its link to the size of insects in the Carboniferous.

Dane Wigington, founder of Geoengineering Watch, returns to discuss the most critical threat facing humanity: stratospheric aerosol injection and covert weather modification operations occurring globally. Throughout the interview, Wigington presents evidence that 40 to 60 million tons of toxic nanoparticles are being sprayed annually into the atmosphere under the guise of solar radiation management. He explains how these aerosol dispersions, which can be observed as grid patterns in the sky, contain harmful materials including aluminum and manufactured particles that have been independently tested and documented. Wigington emphasizes that this is not speculation but rather patented technology being deployed systematically, with photographic evidence of aircraft equipped with visible nozzles and scientific confirmation from atmospheric sampling conducted at altitude. The conversation expands into the broader consequences of these operations, including their role in ecological collapse, weather warfare capabilities, and deliberate perception management that labels legitimate concerns as conspiracy theory. Wigington highlights the cascading failures of Earth's life support systems: plankton populations down 90 percent, bee colonies collapsing by 70 percent, fish populations decimated, and tree cover reduced to one third of pre-civilization levels. He discusses HAARP and ionosphere heaters as amplifying weapons that can manipulate weather patterns and potentially trigger seismic events, while urging listeners to move beyond political divisions and recognize this as a species-level threat requiring immediate collective action and awareness. Main Points Covered: Stratospheric aerosol injection as documented geoengineering operation Aluminum and toxic nanoparticles in atmospheric dispersions HAARP as ionosphere heating weapon for weather manipulation Insect apocalypse and plankton population collapse Suppression of climate engineering information Legislative barriers and government denial Health implications of atmospheric contamination Perceived connection between geoengineering and ecological degradation Call for public awareness and individual action SEO Keywords: Geoengineering, chemtrails, stratospheric aerosol injection, weather modification, HAARP, Dane Wigington, weather warfare, climate engineering, atmospheric contamination, environmental collapse

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talked about different kinds of hydrangeas, failures in their vegetable gardens, using corn starch in your garden and a new book on hydrangeas.For more info, check out our Substack newsletter.Insect of the WeekMitchell's Satyr Butterfly via Central Indiana Land Trust on Instagram. (The invasive plant Carol was trying to think of was Purple Loosestrife.Flowers:HydrangeasProven Winners has an explanation of the five main types.Vegetables:How to learn from your failures and not throw in the trowel, partially inspired by an essay in American Gardener, from American Horticultural Society. On the Bookshelf:Hydrangea Happiness: Planting, Pruning, and Blooming by C. L. Fornari (Amazon link) (Publishes April 30)Dirt:Using cornstarch in the garden, via Martha StewartRabbit Holes:Dee:  Heritage Rose Foundation and her upcoming talk on Old Garden Roses and Their Companions. The pelargonium Dee was trying to remember was ‘Mrs. Pollock.'Carol: Working on her presentation on Tips and Tricks to Spring into Gardening for Franciscan Senior Promise, local group.A Garden to Visit:Atlanta History Center and in particular the Cherokee Garden Library. That was very special.As always, we appreciate all of you for listening to our podcast and for reading this newsletter!(If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.