Podcasts about rare plants

Send us your Florida questions!"Nature isn't just more complex than we know, it's more complex than we can know."There's a sadly great chance that the State of Florida is going to build a toll road through the last remaining wild growth of a pretty — and pretty endangered — plant. Here's what's happening, where it's happening, and what you can do about it. Links We MentionedBackground on the dangers to this endangered mintSign up and get involved to protect this mintArticle by Rose Schnabel, WUFT on the mint and the roadBackground article on the threats to the genus Dicerandra in FloridaPresident Eugene Kelly's interview about this issueHorse Creek (where you can see the last remaining stand of this wild mint)More about the mintFDOT details on the projectPhoto by Gene KellySupport the showQuestion or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com. Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee). NEW: Florida landscape questions — Send us your Florida plant questions and we'll have an expert answer them on the show! Use this link!

I'm joined by author Sarah Bilston to explore the strange allure of orchids and the daring—and often destructive—pursuits of the plant hunters who sought them. We delve into the economic and ecological entanglements of botany, the lasting impacts of orchid mania on countries like Brazil, and what we risk losing when we oversimplify the tangled roots of horticultural history. Links The Lost Orchid: A Story of Victorian Plunder and Obsession by Sarah Bilston Other episodes if you liked this one:

In this video, I explore the true meaning of “politics” and how understanding its roots can help us move beyond overwhelm and into action. We'll look at history for guidance—where systems fail us, where they offer hope, and how we can take small yet meaningful steps toward change.One of the voices that inspires me is Marija Gimbutas, a Lithuanian archaeologist and anthropologist who uncovered evidence of matriarchal societies in "Old Europe"—cultures rooted in peace, equality, and cooperation. Her work reminds me that another way is possible, and that we have the power to shape it.I'll share what I see as the two essential pillars for reclaiming our power: the path of prayer and the path of action. These together form a stable foundation for meaningful work in the world. Along the way, I'll provide links to resources—books, films, and organizations—that can help you connect with movements for change, including plant-protecting initiatives across the country.We are not powerless. Small steps matter. I'll show you how to start.————MY ONLINE COURSES

Welcome to MrMaple Podcasts, your go-to destination for all things horticulture. Our playlist is a collection of podcasts that showcase various plants and interview renowned horticulturists. We aim to educate and inspire our listeners about the beauty of plants and the knowledge needed to cultivate them. Our podcasts cover a wide range of topics, from Japanese Maples, Conifers, Ginkgos, and Azaleas to interviews with experts in the field. Tune in every Sunday at 8PM eastern for a new episode and join us on this journey to discover the wonders of horticulture.

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)https://www.alcpl.org/The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardeningHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay    

At MrMaple.com we are passionate about Japanese maples! You can support our channel by shopping on MrMaple.com  The best information source for Japanese maples on the internet are the MrMaple Files on MrMaple.com. These photos and descriptions are written by the MrMaple brothers who love Japanese maples and have a lot of experience with these trees. The MrMaple Files are best information on Japanese maples on the web!  If you enjoy this content please:  LIKE ✅ SUBSCRIBE ✅ COMMENT ✅ Buying Japanese maples has never been easier! Japanese maples are a living piece of art for the garden and landscape. At MrMaple, you can buy over 1000 different cultivars of Japanese maples. Buying the right Japanese maple for your garden has never been easier. Buy the perfect Japanese maple for your yard today! Check out our extensive lineup of Japanese Maples!  https://mrmaple.com/collections/buy-japanese-maples Check out our Facebook group here:

Morning, all! Listeners who call in today (Sunday 25th Feb) during our show to become a subscriber to 3CR will have the opportunity to receive a free book! Call 9419 0155 to do so.Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.auBooks available:1. Australia's Remarkable Trees - Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker2. Community Gardens - Penny Woodward and Pam Vardy3. The Urban Landscapees - Susan Ramage4. Name That Flower - lan Clarke & Helen LeeBecoming a subscriber or renewing your subscription keeps 3CR on the air, *commercial free* and more. For details, visit https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeSunday morning sleep-innerers can catch up on past episodes at 3cr.org.au/gardening or via a podcast app.3CR Community Radio#gardening #communityradio #plantchat #horticulture #botanicgardens #iloveplants #nursery #subscriberweeek #3CR #3CRradio

Dr. Jennifer Ramp Neale is Director of Research and Conservation at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Biology at the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver. The Denver Botanic Gardens is an accredited museum, a public nonprofit organization, and a research institution, so Jenny has a variety of different roles. She oversees the research conducted there, communicates their findings and the importance of science to different audiences, and works closely with land managers/owners to provide information on the local plants to help guide land management decisions. Jenny's research focuses on applied conservation of plants, particularly rare and endangered species in Colorado. Outside of work, Jenny is a wife, mother, and outdoors enthusiast. She enjoys being active outdoors with her family playing soccer, skiing, camping, hiking, and generally having fun outside. Jenny's passion for identifying plants and mushrooms is contagious, and as a result, her family has also become quite knowledgeable about the plants of Colorado. She received her B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College and her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado. Afterwards, Jenny conducted postdoctoral research in community genetics at the University of Colorado. Jenny's previous positions include Manager of Research Programs and Associate Director of Research at the Denver Botanic Gardens, as well as Conservation Genetic Consultant with LSA Associates and Solano County Water Agency through the University of Colorado Museum. Jenny is the recipient of the 2012 Partners in Mission Recovery Champion Award as part of the Rare Plant Conservation Initiative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She joined us for an interview to talk about her experiences in life and science.

A botanist and naturalist says tiny plants that grow in two barren parts of the Northern Peninsula and Port au Port Peninsula aren't found anywhere else in the world - which is why those barrens need protection.

No drought warnings are expected in Wales this summer, according to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water but there's still a need for us to be careful with our water usage. We meet growers from the Wales Seed hub, growing local seeds for resilience. How Wales is home to a number of rare plants but some are under threat - we visit the Rare British Plants Nursery in Builth Wells and hear about efforts to conserve them. And in it's 100 anniversary year the British Bryological Society invites you to celebrate with a photography competition ....of Bryophytes!

Philodendron Spiritus-Sancti is one of the rarest plants in the world. Many call it the “Holy Grail of Philodendrons.” In May 2020, the San Diego Botanic Garden had one of these plants as their centerpiece. But in the dead of night, it was stolen.  In this episode of Bad Seeds, a look inside a booming craze for houseplants and how a cultural obsession might be killing the things we love the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, police in Italy raided an apartment in a small coastal town in the Adriatic. Inside it were one million euros worth of stolen goods. But Italian police didn't find firearms, drugs, or other contraband; they found succulents. Specifically, 1,000 specimens of Copiapoa cacti, all stolen from the Atacama desert in Chile.  This is just one of many stories like this. There's a growing black market that deals in stolen plants. Since the pandemic, theft of plants has become more rampant and more lucrative. Not only is it causing more crime, but this “unscrupulous collection” of plants is one of the leading causes of extinction among plants. And the loss of biodiversity takes its toll on all of us. Join plant expert and author Summer Rayne Oakes as she plunges into the world of plant poaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rudy shares sightings of rare plants from a recent nature walk at Forty Acre Rock.

Jon P. Rebman is the Curator of Botany at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Originally from rural Illinois, Rebman landed a Fulbright Fellowship that took him to study in Ensenada. During his year south of the border, Rebman traveled the peninsula cataloging cholla cacti with his fellow students and the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California faculty. He credits this formative experience for igniting his passion for the region's rare endemic flora. Rebman earned a doctorate from Arizona State University and wrote his dissertation on the Cylindropuntia (Chollas) cactus family of Baja California. He is a profoundly energetic expert on Southern and Baja California plants and is relentless in identifying them. Rebman says, "if you can't name it, you can't conserve it." Through the crowd-sourced iNaturalist App, Rebman has answered more than 500,000 plant genus inquiries, I am optimistic he will hit a million answers soon. Rebman authored the Baja California Plant Field Guide with Norman Roberts and co-authored the stunning new bilingual photographic book A Guide To The Flora Of The Sierra De San Pedro Martir. Both are available from the San Diego Natural History Museum Shop here. Thanks to Cypress Hansen at the Nat for walking me through the fabulous new Expedition Baja display and for her work arranging this conversation. Additional thanks to Robert Blaker and his daughter, Sierra Blaker, for planting the seed for this show more than a year ago. Check out Expedition Baja here. Follow The Nat on Instagram. Follow The Nat on Facebook. Download the iNaturalist App here.

The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre set out to find plants in that haven't been spotted in New Brunswick for decades. Sean Blaney, executive director and senior scientist for the centre, joins the show to talk about the rare plants he found.

The Cox Arboretum and Gardens is a private estate located in Canton, Georgia. Canton is approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills of the Piedmont Range. Numbering over 4,000 living specimens, the plantings display one of the largest private collections of temperate flora in the United States. With an elevation of 1200 feet and containing several lakes and streams, we are able to grow a wide variety of plants in our zone 7B climate. The property is also bounded by several large wetland habitats where many migratory and native fowl make their home. It is situated on 13 acres in the middle of an old-growth southern deciduous hardwood forest, containing many large Oaks, Hickory, Poplar and Sweetgum–some of which are over 100 years old. The Arboretum was started by Tom and Evelyn Cox in 1990 for the purpose of collecting garden-worthy plants. Throughout the years the mission has evolved with a present focus on plant evaluation, preservation of rare and endangered flora and to develop a public appreciation and enlightenment of plants.  It also serves a scientific and educational purpose, through testing and displaying new and rare plants in a garden setting. Tom served as a national president of the American Conifer Society  www.conifersociety.org (2006-2008).  He now travels the world in search of conifers that might be adaptable to southeastern U.S.  Along with Dr. John Ruter, he has co-authored a first-ever book on conifers for the South.   Landscaping With Conifers and Ginkgo For the Southeast. https://coxgardens.com/ https://MrMaple.com

Rare plant research for Collinsonia canadensis in Vermont. In this episode I go over why I chose to do research on this plant, how I went about finding potential sites for new populations of this plant in the state and what I learned over the season and what the results of the surveys were! Enjoy!Support the show

Mike Clifford returns with a bumper crop of unusual plants. We've got leaves as big as dinner plates and flowers like ducks wearing bonnets! Plus a FLOMO* inspired by a trip to RHS Wisley. *FLOMO = FLoral/plant-based fear Of Missing Out PLANT LIST Pterospermum acerifolium Aristolochia fimbriata Ricinus communis Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii Coniogramme emeiensis Brillantaisia ulugurica Lindau Lobelia giberroa Dendroseris litoralis Begonia luxurians Phytolacca americana 'Variegata' Solenostemon 'Redhead' Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Pink Chaos' Solenostemon 'Fishnet Stockings'  Begonia 'Red Undies' Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' Cereus jamacaru 'Spiralis' Crassula lycopodioides variegata Crassula perfoliata var. falcata Aloe polyphylla Deppea splendens Tithonia rotundifolia Schismatoglottis wallichii Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' Synadenium compactum var. rubrum Manihot grahamii Brassaiopsis dumicola Brassaiopsis mitis Brassaiopsis hispida Eccremocarpus scaber

Mike Clifford is back on Talking Dirty. The master grower of unusual and rare plants has some fabulous things to show and tell, from rare Strobilanthes to a bleeding flower. And great propagation and plant care tips as well. Part two follows next week with more fabulous plants and FLOMO*! *FLOMO = FLoral/plant-based fear Of Missing Out PLANT LIST Nesocodon mauritianus Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia Begonia luxurians Brillantaisia Strobilanthes gossypinus Strobilanthes lactea Colocasia esculenta 'Pharaoh's Mask' Zantedeschia aethiopica 'African Gold' Vasconcellea pubescens Wercklea ferox Cecropia pachystachya Musanga cecropioides Balsa tree - Ochroma pyramidale Paulownia tomentosa

In this episode we talk about Cypripedium parviflorum, White-flowered Red Trillium and Sanguisorba canadensis. Support the show

It's been nearly a decade since the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources released mountain goats in the La Sal Mountains. And throughout that same decade, critics have consistently called for their removal, saying they are damaging a federally protected alpine ecosystem. Just this week, the U.S. Forest Service released data outlining their concerns about potential impacts from mountain goats, recreation and climate change. Today on the news, why a conservation advocate calls the Forest Service data a ‘watershed' moment in the ongoing controversy over mountain goats in the La Sal Mountains. //Plus, the Weekly News Reel, where we check in with reporters on their latest stories of the Moab area. Sophia Fisher of the Times-Independent talks addiction recovery resources and the scale of the local opioid epidemic, COVID increases, possible development in Castle Valley and Moab City's $16.3 million budget. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses a profile on Japanese railroad workers at the turn of the century, farming in the desert at Easy Bee Farm and the return of Canyonlands PRCA rodeo. // Show Notes //Photo: Since their introduction to the La Sal Mountain range in 2013, mountain goats have been a source of ongoing controversy in the Moab community. Now the Forest Service has concerns about their potential impacts to the alpine ecosystem. Image from the Utah Division of Wildlife's 2018 Mountain Goat Statewide Management Plan // (May 24, 2022) USFS: Alpine Ecosystem Monitoring in the La Sals, Forest Service to Release Summary of Results https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mantilasal/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1027112 // (2018) Utah DWR: Mountain Goat Statewide Management Plan https://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/bg/mtn_goat_plan.pdf // USFS: Rare Plants and Alpine Vegetation of the La Sal Mountains https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mantilasal/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1027112 // (2015) Grand Canyon Trust: Alpine Vegetation Impact Assessment of the Mt. Peale Research Natural Area https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/Rare_Plants/conservation/success/LaSals_studies.shtml // Weekly News Reel Mentions // The Times-Independent: Moab Regional Recovery Center opening in June https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-regional-recovery-center-opening-in-june/ // The Times-Independent: Overdoes, fentanyl plague Grand County https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/overdoses-fentanyl-plague-grand-county/ // The Times-Independent: Grand should be in ‘Medium' COVID status https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-should-be-in-medium-covid-status/ // The Times-Independent: New residential development in Castle Valley possible https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-residential-development-in-castle-valley-possible/ // The Times-Independent: Moab City's $16.3 budget moves ahead https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-citys-16-3m-budget-moves-ahead/ // Moab Sun News: The untold story of K. Kawanishi https://moabsunnews.com/2022/05/26/the-untold-story-of-k-kawanishi/ // Moab Sun News: Inside Easy Bee Farm https://moabsunnews.com/2022/05/26/inside-easy-bee-farm/ // Moab Sun News: Saddle up! Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo returns to Moab from June 3 to June 5 https://moabsunnews.com/2022/05/26/canyonlands-rodeo-returns/

In Episode 15, we're happy to have Matt Charpentier a field botanist from Massachusetts and Vice President of the New England Botanical Society on to talk about his experience with a special fern species in the Northeast, Crepidomanes intricatum (AKA Trichomanes intricatum, Appalachian Bristle Fern, or Weft Fern). Matt also shares with us some thoughts on survey biases as field biologist/botanists and shares some stories on some special botanical finds as well as some points and explanation of gemmae. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=65399395)

This week's guest is Nick Macer, plant hunter, self-taught botanist, rare species expert and owner of Pan Global Plants, a nursery based in the Severn Valley, which, to quote the website, offers “a selection of the finest, most desirable and often rarest plants capable of growing on these isles”. And that's key - Nick hand selects plants, in the past, directly from where they were growing in the wild and brings them into cultivation. He's renowned for choosing sublime varieties and for openly sharing his knowledge and experience. I did intend to talk to Nick a bit about his plant hunting trips, but as a stop has been put to these recently due to rules around the transportation of plant materials, the conversation went in other directions. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Mealybugs What we cover How Nick got into plant hunting How plants make the grade for inclusion into your nursery catalogue Rare plants - hardy or non hardy? Propagating rare plants Using rare plants in the garden About Nick Macer Coincidentally connected to last week's episode on Georgian gardens, Nick Macer rented land at Painswick Rococo Garden before moving to Frampton-on-Severn to set up Pan-Global Plants, which specialises in rare and unusual plants, many of which are well-suited to growing in a UK climate. Nick trained at Merrist Wood and went on to have placements at Westonbirt Arboretum and the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. He's travelled the globe to find the most beautiful specimens to bring into cultivation and continues to work at the nursery and to share his knowledge in person and in the media. Links www.panglobalplants.com Patreon Membership

The pleasures of the chase. The joy of the discovering. Humans LOVE a challenge - especially one with a treasure at the end of it. Good news for perfume lovers: aromatic materials can be the most challenging and enticing treasures of all. For episode 16 of Perfume on the Radio we are joined by experts in the chasing, and the uncovering, of magical botanicals, aromatics, and landscapes.Chris Kemp (writer, 'Floating Gold', among others) talks about ambergris, what it is, how people find it. Mason Hainey (Mizu) talks about orris root, how it's processed and what it brings to perfumery. Carlos Morera and Nina Mross (Cactus Store) talk about two very VERY sought after plants, and the impact of human desire on the environment. Matthew Teutimez (Environmental Director Kizh Nation / Gabrieleno) talks about the relationship to the land, and botany, from the Kizh Nation perspective. Premiered Nov. 4, 2021, 5pm PT on Lookout FMSongs by Emmitt James Hosted by Saskia Wilson-BrownPerfume in the Radio is produced by The Institute for Art and Olfaction for lookout.fm. Our theme music was composed by Emmitt James, Maxwell Williams and Darian Zahedi. SONGS:Back in 80s, by Denis, Licensed through premiumbeat.com; Street sounds in Montmartre, Paris, France  by Mxsmanic on freesound.org; 55 by Beatrice Dillon on openmusicarchive.org / (cc) by-sa 4.0; tvilgiat sounds-from-the-atlantic-rainforest (CC0) Courtesy of Freesound.org; Northsea.wav, by inchadney on freesound.orgAnd!'Perfume on the Radio' theme song, by Emmitt James'Moonrise', by Darian Zahedi Interstital Music, by Maxwell Williams

It's not secret that the biodiversity of the UK (and the rest of the planet) is in deep deep trouble, but how often do we consider the plants in this? What kind of plants are rare in England, Scotland & Wales? What plants have we lost? And quite simply, why? On this episode I (because Jan is not well at the moment GET WELL JAN) talk with ecologist in the highlands of Scotland, Gus Routledge. Not only do we discuss rare plants, we also talk about why certain habitats are in trouble, what habitats we have lost & is it possible to bring these back. If you'd like to keep up to date with Gus then you can follow him on Instagram & Twitter @pinkfootedgus To follow us on social media visit @intothewildpod for Twitter & @intothewildpodcast for Instagram. You can also find Jan on @janetgarnercomedy or Ryan on @mrryanjdalton Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? You can buy us a coffee to say ta at https://ko-fi.com/intothewildpod MERCH: intothewildpodcast.teemill.com Into The Foliage is your monthly plant podcast series part of Into The Wild, bringing you chat from professionals about a huge variety of leafy topics. This episode is sponsored by Leica Sport Optics.

He's back! Grower of extraordinary plants and seller of rare seeds - Mike Clifford is a plantaholic through and through. In this return appearance to the Talking Dirty Podcast, he shows Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis his favourite fern, an amazing Sauromatum which has hybridised in his garden and some incredibly rare plants. Plus a few selections for anyone keen to introduce jungle plants to their own plot for the first time. PLANT LIST Echeveria 'Compton Carousel' Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' Musanga cecropioides Lobelia bambuseti Gunnera insignis Deppea splendens Begonia luxurians Montanoa bipinnatifida Trochetiopsis ebenus/Saint Helena ebony Vireya Rhododendron Selaginella siamensis Begonia pavonina Elaphoglossum metallicum Neolepisorus ovatus variegatus Sphaeropteris cooperi/Cyathea cooperi Angiopteris evecta Babaco Vasconcellea pubescens/Mountain Papaya Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Columbus' Salvia oxyphora Salvia sagittata Griffinia liboniana Worsleya procera Paulownia tomentosa Fatsia polycarpa/Megafatsia macrophylla Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Manihot grahamii Cussonia paniculata  Solanum quitoense Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' Ricinus communis var. zanzibarensis Impatiens pianmaensis Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Sauromatum venosum 'Indian Giant' Paulownia tomentosa Fatsia polycarpa/Megafatsia macrophylla Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'

Sean Blaney is a researcher who made some surprising finds during field work near Belledune this summer.

Chris Martine, David Burpee Professor in Plant Genetics & Research, Biology Associate Department Chair, Bucknell University, host of Plants are Cool Too, will be joined by Anais Barnes, Biology student, Bucknell University, on the latest search for rare plants locally, their work and research locally, the recognition recently in the Philadelphia Inquirer, #BlackBotanistsWeek 2021 (this week), and her words at the Botany 2021 Conference.  Chris will also be joined by Tanisha M. Williams, PhD, Burpee Postdoctoral Fellow in Botany, Biology Department, Bucknell University, founder #BlackBotanistWeek, on her latest work, research, findings and studies. The world is another? degrees warmer since we last spoke so we'll find out about more impacts locally and globally. As #BlackBotanistWeek we'll discuss her reflections on 2020 and ask if she has made the big time yet—being in a segment of Plants are Cool Too!.

Chris Martine, David Burpee Professor in Plant Genetics & Research, Biology Associate Department Chair, Bucknell University, host of Plants are Cool Too, will be joined by Anais Barnes, Biology student, Bucknell University, on the latest search for rare plants locally, their work and research locally, the recognition recently in the Philadelphia Inquirer, #BlackBotanistsWeek 2021 (this week), and her words at the Botany 2021 Conference.  Chris will also be joined by Tanisha M. Williams, PhD, Burpee Postdoctoral Fellow in Botany, Biology Department, Bucknell University, founder #BlackBotanistWeek, on her latest work, research, findings and studies. The world is another? degrees warmer since

A criminally underrated state for rare plants and plant ecology, Wyoming has a number of rare taxa and bizarre habitats. In this episode we talk with a botanist who spent twenty years in the state documenting, inventorying and becoming acquainted with the flora in the high deserts and alpine plant communities. We speak specifically about the Yellowstone Abronia, Abronia ammophila; the Blowout Penstemon, Penstemon haydenii; and the Desert Yellowhead, Yermo xanthocephalus, as well as about conservation, climate change and Western Botany in general. 

While there is international concern about wildlife trafficking pushing endangered species such as rhinos, tigers and pangolins to the brink of extinction, few people are aware of the multi-million-dollar black market trade in exotic plants. A huge cactus bust in Italy, which resulted in the confiscation of over 1,000 rare cacti smuggled out of Chile's Atacama Desert, highlights the thorny issue of plant poaching.

Plants that grow on sinter (silica) and travertine (calcium carbonate) deposits of hot springs, a really bizarre  central Wyoming endemic known from only two locations (Yermo xanthocephalus) whose closest relatives occur in the prairies of the Midwest, and many other topics plus the usual 90 minutes of unattenuated disjointed ranting. 

On this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we chat with Sara Johnson, a field botanist and research assistant with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Sara studies rare plants, and we discuss her recent thesis on a rare mint found in Florida. We talk about field botany and some good natural areas to go and visit in Illinois. Plus Sara shares some of the unique plants she grows in her own garden including some of the wild (and deadly) tomatoes (Solanum sp.). 2:49 What is Sara's favorite kind of fieldwork? 4:25 What brought you to the world of field botany? What is a field botanist? 8:19 Would many of the plant species you study be considered endangered? Or would they be rare occurrences? 10:20 What's an example of a rare habitat in Illinois? What would be considered the greatest threat to losing these places? 12:46 What's the difference between a sand prairie and a hill prairie in Illinois? 17:14 Mint species in the garden and natural areas What goes into rare plant conservation? What can be done to help protect and possibly expand some of these rare habitats? 26:00 The similarities between Florida and Illinois and how that can inform plant identification. 29:37 Let's talk field guides. Which ones do you always have in your backpack? 35:24 How do you introduce someone who has no experience in your field to what you do? 38:30 Do you know any good places in Central Illinois? Are there any rare habitats we should be on the lookout for in our area? 42:40 Sara has started a fantastic online magazine (zine). What was the inspiration to begin producing this publication? 47:07 What are some unique vegetables that you grow? Check out Sara's website https://saraannjohnson.wordpress.com/ Download and read her free online magazine Midwest Explorer https://saraannjohnson.wordpress.com/midwest-explorer-blog/ Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/QCfrko7KvpU ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.

Welcome to Gun Funny, Episode 196. Today I’m going to chat with Amy Robbins from Alexo Athletica, discuss the ATF’s shocking concern for a citizen’s privacy, highlight a new bipod from Swagger, and talk about a rare flower that drew a pretty large crowd in California.  I’m your host, Ava Flanell.

We've launched a new show in Hindi in an Exclusive Partnership with Gaana.com. Checkout Founder Journeys on our new show 'Yeh Hai Dhande ki Baat'. The first three episodes with an Export Manufacturer- LNM Auto, Ferns & Petals, and Jiva Ayurveda are out. Check out the show here. In this episode of Business Munchies, Sahil and Sid are back with their usual banter and some interesting ideas. Here's what we discuss: The  Business of Rare Plants & Evolution of Gardening in India  (1:47)The $1.5 Bn Expert Networks Industry (13:04)Subscription of Gourmet Meal Boxes (22:12)

If you love exotic plants - or just plants in general - then chances are you follow the adventures of Mike Clifford on social media. This week the self-confessed plantaholic and seller of extraordinary seeds joins Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis for a foray into his collection, from the Impatiens which have been flowering all Winter, to the enormous plants he's grown from seed. Plus insight into how he keeps his plants so healthy and gets such propagation success. PLANT LIST Vasconcellea pubescens Lobelia fistulosa  Lobelia bambuseti Lobelia giberroa Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Columbus' Hedychiums Impatiens 'Kilimanjari' Impatiens kilimanjari x pseudoviola  Impatiens niamniamensis 'Congo Cockatoo' Impatiens walleriana (syn. Impatiens sultanii) Impatiens auricoma x bicaudata Cyphomandra betacea/Solanum betaceum Welwitschia Mirabilis Dendroseris litoralis Manihot grahamii Sonchus pinnatus Sonchus fruticosus Brugmansia x flava 'Mobisu'   Brugmansia x flava 'Mobisu' Brugmansia x rubella Podachaenium eminens Begonia luxurians Hibiscus coccineus Hibiscus coccineus 'Alba'  Musanga cecropioides Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant' Gunnera insignis Gunnera manicata Correa backhouseana Correa reflexa var. Nummulariifolia Aeonium tabuliforme Setaria palmifolia Muehlenbeckia complexa Actinidia kolomikta

Ellie and MaryAnne welcome Tabatha to the Let's Get Real {Estate} Podcast to talk about refreshing your space on a budget.  Tabatha is the queen of indoor and rare plants, and she shares some helpful tips on making your space thrive! She runs The Velvet Garden JAX, and she's so helpful to anyone looking to add more plants to your home and life.  Learn how to revive your space and gain her Top 3 Tips for refreshing on a budget.Check out their website: www.rootrealtyjax.comFollow them on Instagram:@rootrealtyjax@theellie.b@rodriguezrenovationsjax@thevelvetgardenjax

Today we have a dispatch from the front lines of habitat destruction and deer overpopulation -- New Jersey. But don't despair! We're talking with Dr. Jay Kelly about some remarkable rare plant recoveries and prospects for restoration. This podcast is brought to you by Wild Ridge Plants, growers and stewards of native plants. The music at the beginning and end is "The Ship" by my once (and maybe future) band Horse Graveyard. If you like raw, dark, heavy music with a bit of blazing sunshine peering out from the dark clouds... check us out. Thanks for listening!

On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to horticulturist Carlos Magdalena, also known as the Plant Messiah. We talk about the importance of plants in our day to day life, ways to make people care about them more and his conservation work at Kew Gardens.

On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to horticulturist Carlos Magdalena, also known as the Plant Messiah. We talk about the importance of plants in our day to day life, ways to make people care about them more and his conservation work at Kew Gardens.

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the fantastic opportunity to chat with Matt Berger. Matt is a trained horticulturalist with a masters in forest pathology from West Virginia University. He currently works as a seasonal botanist for Sierra Pacific Industries and an Ecological Surveyor for the Great Basin Institute. Our adventure begins as we find Matt mid-expedition hunting for rare plants in one of his favorite plant habitats - the high desert and mountainous regions of Nevada. His background in forest pathology means he always has an eye on interactions between plants, fungi and insects. Even in the desert, fungi are omnipresent and Matt shares some of his experience with fungal pathogens that can be found on rare, desert plants he studies. How central is an understanding of fungi in understanding the big picture of forest pathology? Getting lost in the wild and cataloging biodiversity is something Matt is uniquely equipped for. He shares with us secrets of locating and identifying wild plant species and also encourages us to get out into big nature. In the context of a fast-paced modern society, spending days and even months hiking a trail can take on a spiritual significance and profoundly change a person. Life-changing experiences hiking on the PCT trail spurred Matt's own passion for studying plant diversity and pursuing work in rare plant conservation. As we continue our trek across the great hiking trails of the American West, exploring deserts and mountain ranges, it becomes apparent just how many under-explored areas still remain. In the ranges of Nevada and California that are Matt's focus, each mountain can be a completely unique environment with entirely different species of plants and fungi! This means there is an incredible amount of biodiversity to research and catalog. We learn how researching biodiversity is integral to any conservation effort because you can't protect what you dont know is there! It would be putting it lightly to say Matt is obsessed with the conservation of rare plants. He explains how humans lose so much when we lose a species - both in it's potential value to humans and in it's intrinsic value as an organism that can never be replicated. We are called to get out into under-explored areas then catalog and protect the organisms we find! Directed, Recorded, Produced by: Mushroom Hour(@welcome_to_mushroom_hour) Music by: Ancient Baby (https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/) Art by: Wyn Di Stefano (http://www.wyndistefano.com/) Episode Resources Matt Berger IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheriff_woody_pct/ Matt Berger YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxru3ZxQQyQBw1188apzSQQ Great Basin Institute: https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/ Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (Ambrosia beetle): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euwallacea_fornicatus Lewisia maguirei (Plant): https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/Rare_Plants/profiles/Critically_Imperiled/lewisia_maguirei/index.shtml Massospora platypediae (Fungus): https://www.gbif.org/species/2559691 Claytonia (Plant): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claytonia

Prices for so-called unicorn plants have gone sky high as the houseplant trend continues to explode, but this week I am asking: is any plant really worth that much? Plus I answer a listener question about marks on a moon cactus and we hear from listener Basma. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/9/4/episode-154-the-price-of-rare-plants

Rescheduled from this past Friday: Nan Calvert's monthly visit to the program features Kevin Doyle, a Rare Plants Botanist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, talking about Endangered Plants.

In this 58th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Tara Littlefield for an overview of rare plants. Episode 58 - Rare Plants

I asked Nick Ferguson of Home Grown Liberty and Rare Plant Store to join me for a chat today for a few reasons.  First as announced on yesterday’s show his new business is offering four different amazing deals with some … Continue reading →

I asked Nick Ferguson of Home Grown Liberty and Rare Plant Store to join me for a chat today for a few reasons.  First as announced on yesterday’s show his new business is offering four different amazing deals with some … Continue reading →

As increasing evidence links exposure to gardens and gardening to improved mental health and wellbeing, Chris talks to The Garden columnist Lia Leendertz about her own experiences in this field. Meanwhile in the Wisley Glasshouse, strange things are afoot as a green army prepares to invade an abandoned Victorian house. Callum Munro-Faure shares advice on some of the stars of the show, the weird and wonderful aroids or Araceae family. And finally, plant-hunter extraordinaire Roy Lancaster takes us on a tour of his Hampshire garden, chock-full of exotic plants from around the globe.

We often hear about animal species that are on the road to extinction, or species that are becoming more rare. Plants, too, can suffer the same fate. There are many plants all over the world that are classified as rare and in many cases, the cause, loss of habitat, is the same as that for animal species. Botanist Anna Strong gives us insight into the world of rare plants.

Burmannia biflora, Northern Bluethread Music: “New Day” by Lee Rosevere Show Notes: +Bushwhacking Sam Houston National Forest | Round Two +Bushwhacking in Sam Houston National Forest The post Ep. 5-5: Bushwhacking for Rare Plants appeared first on The Garden Path Podcast.

In this episode, Jo sits down with the owner of Potso, a new rare and hard to find indoor plant shop in Adelaide, about her experiences in the plant world, and the world of rare plants.

Its finally warm enough for Tyler Thrasher to sit in his greenhouse and yell at you for an hour. In this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler recounts one of the rudest individuals he's experienced yet. There is plenty of talk regarding growing succulents from seed. Tyler Thrasher also dedicates a chunk of this episode to answering questions from his Patreon backers and briefly discusses selling rare plants. The episode finishes with some talk of nothingness and the contractions of the universe. The track at the end of the episode is an unmastered one from an 80s synthwave soundtrack Tyler Thrasher is composing for a board game. It is unmastered. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tylerthrasher)

In this episode, Jo sits down and talks with Neil Crafter, Australia'a self-taught leader in Philodendrons. Neil reveals his preferred propagation methods, gives insight into the new breakaway philodendron genus and shares his methods on finding the rare and unique plants that get us excited.

In-vivo and in-vitro propagation of ethno-botanically important indigenous plants with commercial potential This area of expertise deals with the development of suitable propagation techniques for mass production of selected indigenous plants by using in vivo, vitro, plant tissue culture, techniques for production of plants with improved characteristics and high multiplication rate for commercial purposes. It further relates to plant responses to various environmental stresses (light intensity, UV radiation, temperature and heavy metals) with emphasis on oxidative stress --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support

In-vivo and in-vitro propagation of ethno-botanically important indigenous plants with commercial potentialThis area of expertise deals with the development of suitable propagation techniques for mass production of selected indigenous plants by using in vivo, vitro, plant tissue culture, techniques for production of plants with improved characteristics and high multiplication rate for commercial purposes. It further relates to plant responses to various environmental stresses (light intensity, UV radiation, temperature and heavy metals) with emphasis on oxidative stress--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support

In-vivo and in-vitro propagation of ethno-botanically important indigenous plants with commercial potential This area of expertise deals with the development of suitable propagation techniques for mass production of selected indigenous plants by using in vivo, vitro, plant tissue culture, techniques for production of plants with improved characteristics and high multiplication rate for commercial purposes. It further relates to plant responses to various environmental stresses (light intensity, UV radiation, temperature and heavy metals) with emphasis on oxidative stress --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Brendan Wilce is a UCD graduate with a BA in Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry.  He is a nursery industry veteran, currently working at El Dorado Nursery in Shingle Springs, CA.  Brendan is a longtime friend and colleague, and has an amazing collection of succulents (Pachypodium, Stapeliads, Aloes, Agaves, dwarf Cactus), maples, oaks, woodland perennials, & rhododendron species.  He is an amazing resource of knowledge in the above and has a relentless interest in anything rare, unique, or simply odd. Check out his collection & plant photos at theplanimal on Instagram. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at Flower Power Garden Hour Facebook page, The Plant Lady Facebook page, or Instagram. You can also email Marlene questions, future show topic requests and feedback at msimon@marlenesimon.net

Botanists have banded together to bring native mistletoes back to Wellington city, using seeds rescued from a plant growing on a dying tree.

Botanists have banded together to bring native mistletoes back to Wellington city, using seeds rescued from a plant growing on a dying tree.

Dr. Jennifer Ramp Neale is Director of Research and Conservation at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Biology at the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver. The Denver Botanic Gardens is an accredited museum, a public nonprofit organization, and a research institution, so Jenny has a variety of different roles. She oversees the research conducted there, communicates their findings and the importance of science to different audiences, and works closely with land managers/owners to provide information on the local plants to help guide land management decisions. Jenny’s research focuses on applied conservation of plants, particularly rare and endangered species in Colorado. Jenny is a wife, mother, and outdoors enthusiast outside of work. She enjoys being active outdoors with her family playing soccer, skiing, camping, hiking, and generally having fun outside. Jenny’s passion for identifying plants and mushrooms is contagious, and as a result, her family has also become quite knowledgeable about the plants of Colorado. She received her B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College and her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado. Afterwards, Jenny conducted postdoctoral research in community genetics at the University of Colorado. Jenny’s previous positions include Manager of Research Programs and Associate Director of Research at the Denver Botanic Gardens, as well as Conservation Genetic Consultant with LSA Associates and Solano County Water Agency through the University of Colorado Museum. Jenny is the recipient of the 2012 Partners in Mission Recovery Champion Award as part of the Rare Plant Conservation Initiative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She joined us for an interview to talk about her experiences in life and science.

AB Bishop is joined today by Stephen Ryan from Dicksonia Rare Plants and Tim Sanson from Australian Ecosystems

Burl modeled his winery, Villa Catalana after an old Spanish Monastery in Catalonia. Before that, he created Rare Plants Research, […]

Virus hunter and botanist Paul Guy has been called in to help threatened native cress plants that are being infected by three different brassica viruses.

Virus hunter and botanist Paul Guy has been called in to help threatened native cress plants that are being infected by three different brassica viruses.

Mike Gray and the panel of experts from NCSU share some green plants that are less likely to blossom in the spring season. They also answer various gardening questions sent over the Internet from viewers.

This week we are joined by Stephen Ryan - Dicksonia Rare Plants Nursery.

Richard Wuydts is the mad scientist behind World's Rare Plants, and is a leading cultivator of rare and carnivorous plants.  He has been growing, breeding, and collecting carnivorous plants for 50+ years in his state of the art greenhouse.  Today this is a 7 day a week greenhouse, with several hundreds of species for purchase.  […]

Welcome to the latest Stopwatch Gardener podcast, where I take a mid-February walk around the garden. In this episode I'm looking at a creeping phlox, dreaming of meconopsis, and announcing my 2014 Rare Plants for Rare Disease Research fundraiser for neuroacanthocytosis patients on 24 May. The post SWG003 Mid February in a Scottish cottage garden appeared first on The Stopwatch Gardener.

Among so-called rare plants which are difficult to mass produce, the supply of medicinal plants used in Chinese herbal medicines is being restricted at the source of production, adding further instability to the supply side. So Japanese paper manufacturers are developing propagation techniques for plant species that until now have been difficult to grow, by applying photoautotrophic culturing, a type of plant cell culture technology, to plant cuttings with the aim of boosting production of medicinal plants.

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations?

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists