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126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr04 Dec 202501:01:25

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What's up, Plant People?? On today's episode, I chatted with scientific illustrator, J Spahr of @Science_Visuals to unpack how art turns complex research into clear, accurate stories that spark curiosity. From watercolor botanicals to layered digital paintings and ecosystems in one frame, we explore process, ethics, and impact.

• the path from a found textbook to a science illustration career
• Europe’s legacy of artists working with scientists
• art as storytelling and science communication
• choosing mediums and building layered digital workflows
• designing infographics that condense seasons, species, and behavior
• client collaboration, revisions, and scientific accuracy
• social media’s trade-offs and unexpected reach
• why AI images miss context, accuracy, and trust
• the joy of learning fast through research illustration
• practical plant science: why asters shrug off frost

Make sure to follow J on Instagram and check out her website at scivisuals.com!

If you'd like to support the show, leave a rating and review, email planthropologypod@gmail.com, find me all over the place on social media, snag merch at planthropologypodcast.com, or buymeacoffee.com/planthropology

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


125. Spooky Mushrooms, Modern Folklore, and Mycelial Mind Control w/ Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifni30 Oct 202501:04:58

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A perfect circle of mushrooms in the grass can feel like a message. We follow that feeling into the heart of fungi and folklore with Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini of Spirits, exploring why mushrooms unsettle us, how they anchor myth, and what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to cordyceps and body horror, we trace the line between ecology and story: a mycelial network expands and fruits at the edge, myth calls it a threshold, and we decide whether to cross.

We dig into the science that fuels the myths—external digestion, predatory oyster mushrooms hunting nematodes, and the eerie intelligence of networks that appear overnight. Then we connect those facts to the rules of folklore: hospitality laws, shared flood stories, and warnings against greed that echo modern forager ethics. We also examine the complicated modern history of psychedelics, sacred ritual, and the mid‑century rush that stripped context in favor of spectacle, reminding ourselves that power without reciprocity becomes a curse in every tradition.

Finally, we turn to fungi as caretakers: recyclers of forests, soil makers, and even potential allies against plastic pollution. Along the way, Amanda and Julia share why house spirits matter, how rituals make homes feel alive, and why returning to stories of reciprocity might be the most practical climate strategy of all. Press play for a smart, spooky tour of mushrooms, myth, and the moral math of sharing a planet. If this conversation re‑enchanted your sense of the woods, subscribe, share with a curious friend, and leave a review telling us the mushroom story you’ll never forget.

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Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


116. National Parks, Leaving No Trace, and Touching Grass w/ Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock10 Apr 202501:12:22

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Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock share the captivating journey of their podcast National Park After Dark, celebrating four years of exploring the mysteries, histories, and conservation stories of America's public lands.

• Former veterinary technicians who bonded over their shared love of outdoor spaces and morbid curiosity
• Transformed casual conversations about national park mysteries into a wildly successful podcast
• Use compelling storytelling to convey conservation messages and outdoor ethics more effectively than direct instruction
• Emphasize the importance of responsible recreation with current national park staffing shortages
• Highlight the humbling power of nature to provide perspective and grounding in our increasingly digital lives
• Recommend supporting national parks through donations and volunteering for trail maintenance
• Share personal favorite parks including Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, with deeply personal connections to these spaces
• Advise listeners to trust their intuition and prioritize time for activities that bring true meaning and joy


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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


40. Growing Hope, the Recipe for Success, and French Breakfast TikTok w/ Tyler Froberg16 Feb 202100:56:34

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What's up plant people? I'm not sure I've ever talked to another guest who's done so many different and incredible things before they turned 30. Tyler Froberg is the head farmer at Hope Farms in Houston, TX. He runs the farm, but also works with programs for kids, veterans, and everyone in between. He's really done a little bit of everything and is such an inspiring guy. I'm so glad I finally got to connect with him after nearly a year. You can find him pretty much everywhere on social media. Check out Tyler and Hope farms and enjoy the episode!

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Hope Farms
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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


39. Wilderness Survival, Varmints, and Gas Station Sushi w/ Paul Csomo02 Feb 202100:54:16

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What's up, Plant People?? Listen, there are a lot of good things for you and one of those things is for you to not die lost in the woods. To help make sure that wish comes true, my friend Paul Csomo from the Varmints Podcast came on the show for today's episode to tell you some things he's learned from his hobby of studying wilderness survival. We also talk a lot about starting a podcast, listening to podcasts, and about gas station sushi. Paul is a wonderful human, and I think you're really going to enjoy this. Don't eat the sushi, don't eat the mushroom, and don't die in the woods.

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome "Plant People are Cool" sticker!

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


38. Plants in World Traditions- Staying Awake27 Jan 202100:35:56

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What's up, Plant People?! This is part 2 of our Plant in World Traditions series, and I'm talking all about caffeine. Where does it come from? What does it do? What's the best caffeinated beverage? Stay awake, my friends!

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome "Plant People are Cool" sticker!

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


37. In the Grow, Serving the Underserved, and the Best Meatbag Experience w/ Rachel Boyd19 Jan 202100:53:05

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Hey Plant People! Welcome back for the first new episode of 2021! I'm trying out some new formatting stuff, but I'm stoked about today's episode! I talked with Rachel Boyd, who's a Jazz musician, radio producer for KTTZ (the Texas Tech University station and local public media affiliate), and the host of the brand new In The Grow podcast. We talk about music, life, and the radical act that is growing your own food. It's hopeful and fun and I know you're going to love it. Go check out the trailer for In The Grow with Rachel Boyd anywhere podcasts are found and get excited about episode 1 dropping this Thursday, 1/21/2021!


https://inthegrow.podbean.com/
https://kttz.org/



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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


Academia, the Art of Storytelling, and Digging Graves w/ Dr. Glen Ritchie- Replay05 Jan 202100:48:01

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Happy 2021! This is technically the 50th episode of  Planthropology (don't let the episode numbers fool you) so I wanted to celebrate with a replay of one of my favorite episodes from last year! Check out this wonderful episode with Texas Tech Department of Plant and Soil Science department chair, Dr. Glen Ritchie! Also, be sure to listen to this episode to find out how you can earn some free Planthropology swag. Thanks for listening, and here's to a great 2021!



You can find Dr. Ritchie on the Plant and Soil Science website below. You'll also be able to find him on Twitter if I can ever get him to tell me his Twitter handle. Enjoy the show and let me know what you think!
 
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/faculty_pages/gritchie.php


Also, here's the Mark Rober bowling ball video Dr. Ritchie talks about.

https://youtu.be/wM5NHC97JBw

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Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


Science, Academia, and Podcasting- a Worldwide Year in Review31 Dec 202002:06:41

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Hey there, Plant People! This is a very special bonus episode because it includes a whole bunch of my good podcast friends! I'm in a little (ok, not THAT little) group of podcasters who talk about science and academia on their shows, and we all thought it would be fun to do a live-streamed wrap up of 2020. This is the audio recording of that live stream which took place a couple of days ago. It's fun and encouraging we spend VERY little time talking about COVID and a lot of time talking about the good things we've learned and experienced in our podcast journeys. Be sure to follow all the shows listed below on Twitter and check out their podcasts! I love all you Cool Plant People and wish you ALL the best in 2021!!!

The Root of the Science
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RootofSciPod
Website/Podcast: https://rootofthesciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Earth Ideas
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ideas_earth
Website/Podcast: https://lnk.bio/SnYr

Curiosity Cake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/curiosity_cake
Website/Podcast: https://curiositycake.co.uk/

Papa PhD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PapaPhDPodcast
Website/Podcast: https://papaphd.com/

Mad Scientist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadScientistPod
Website/Podcast: https://www.themadscientistpodcast.com/

Breaking Math
Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingmathpod
Website/Podcast: https://breakingmathpodcast.app/

The Nagging Naturalist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nag_naturalist
Website/Podcast: http://www.thenaggingnatu

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Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


Cheesy Drumsticks, Chaos, and the Christmas Special, w/ Bradley Baliga24 Dec 202000:30:47

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It's Christmas Eve! Join us for our second annual Father-Son Christmas extravaganza and have a very happy holiday and a wonderful new year!

Music in this episode is God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by Dee Yan-Key.



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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome "Plant People are Cool" sticker!



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Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


36. Plants of the Winter Solstice15 Dec 202000:25:04

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The Winter Solstice is the first day of Winter, the longest night of the year,  and a day revered by countless cultures in the Northern Hemisphere throughout time. Let's chat about some of cool traditions and interesting plants involved in the Solstice!


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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome "Plant People are Cool" sticker!



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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


Endings and Beginnings08 Dec 202000:38:46

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This isn't the episode that was supposed to come out today, but it was the one I felt like I needed to do. I graduate on Friday, and recorded this (longer than intended) piece about my experience through my PhD and where I go from here. I hope you get something out of it! It was certainly therapeutic for me to record.

This episode also contains a promo for follow PodFix Network show, The Fish Nerds! Find out more and listen at FishNerdsPodcast.com!



Oh, also, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are posting content every day, but it didn't fit well with Planthropology. Because of that, The Plant Prof was born! Tune in weekly for plant facts, garden tips and tricks, answers to your questions, and whatever else pops into my head! Episodes will be bite sized and never more than 10-15 minutes long. You can find the show anywhere podcasts live and at the Linktree below!

https://linktr.ee/theplantprof

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social m

Support the show

As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


Wild Green Charity Battle 30 Nov 202000:09:49

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Hey, here's a surprise bonus episode that I'm cross-posting with my other podcast The Plant Prof! It's a thank you for all the support this year, information about a giveaway that I'll be starting tomorrow, and a plug for the Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends annual charity battle!

Wild Green Future: https://www.wildgreenfuture.org/
Wild Green Memes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WildGreenMemesForEcologicalFiends

Well hey there, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are posting content every day, but it didn't fit well with Planthropology. Because of that, The Plant Prof was born! Tune in every day in November, then weekly after that, for plant facts, garden tips and tricks, answers to your questions, and whatever else pops into my head! Episodes will be bite sized and never more than 10-15 minutes long. You can find the show anywhere podcasts live and at the Linktree below!

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Al

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As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!

Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.


115. Native Landscapes, Lo-fi Dad Jazz, and the Rungs of the Ladder w/ Rooey28 Mar 202500:58:33

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Roey, a music industry marketing professional and lo-fi producer, uses his "dad jazz" instrumental music to fund native plant installations across Nashville and beyond.

• Growing up in a family of avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts instilled a deep appreciation for native plants and natural spaces
• Names his songs after native plants and uses all proceeds to purchase seeds from Roundstone, a native plant seed farm in Kentucky
• Transformed his yard into a 4,000 square foot wildflower haven that serves as both beautiful habitat and practical barrier from busy streets
• Works with schools, city planners, and neighborhoods to create native plant installations that help reduce flooding and filter pollutants
• Explains how native plants require less maintenance than conventional landscaping while supporting local wildlife and ecosystems
• Demonstrates how urban wildflower installations can help reconnect people with nature and create community around conservation
• Emphasizes that "done is better than perfect" when it comes to conservation efforts and environmental projects

Check out Rooey's lo-fi music on Spotify, Apple Music, or at rooey.co and see how music and native plants can transform urban environments into thriving ecosystems.


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O, Christmas Tree27 Nov 202000:20:00

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I hope everyone (in the US) had a lovely Thanksgiving and the rest of you wonderful people had a great Thursday! In my family, we've always put up our Christmas decorations the day or weekend after Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun to do a short episode about Christmas trees so you'd have something to listen to in case you're like us! I discuss origins of the tradition as well as pros and cons of different types of Christmas trees you could buy for your home! I'm also planning to do an episode next week about how plants are used in holiday traditions all over the world. I hope you're safe and well and that you enjoy this short little bonus episode!



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Well hey there, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are posting content every day, but it didn't fit well with Planthropology. Because of that, The Plant Prof was born! Tune in every day in November, then weekly after that, for plant facts, garden tips and tricks, answers to your questions, and whatever else pops into my head! Episodes will be bite sized and never more than 10-15 minutes long. You can find the show anywhere podcasts live and at the Linktree below!

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35. Computational Plant Science, Art, and Fronds With Benefits w/ Dr. Beth Nichols17 Nov 202000:51:37

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Happy whatever month it is, everyone! Really, time is mostly meaningless these days. What's not meaningless, however, is this wonderful episode with Beth Nichols of Fronds
With Benefits. Beth is an absolute delight of a human being and a brilliant plant scientist. She's just finishing up her PhD in computational plant science, has spent time as a biology teacher, is a talented artist, and really just so much fun to talk to. ALSO, she designed the fabulous new Planthropology logo! Check out this great episode where we talk about grad school, art, making science approachable, traveling the English countryside, and so much more!

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The Plant Prof10 Nov 202000:23:05

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Well hey there, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are posting content every day, but it didn't fit well with Planthropology. Because of that, The Plant Prof was born! Tune in every day in November, then weekly after that, for plant facts, garden tips and tricks, answers to your questions, and whatever else pops into my head! Episodes will be bite sized and never more than 10-15 minutes long. Listen in today for a taste of the show, with 3 of the first episodes of The Plant Prof! You can find the show anywhere podcasts live and at the Linktree below!

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34. Plant Defenses, Science Struggles, and Topo Drinko w/ Kyle Tengler03 Nov 202000:57:35

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Listen, just don't eat your friends. Please. I don't really know what else there is to say.


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33. Archaeobotany, Part 2 w/ Dr. Alan Farahani, Lydia Wolfe, and Carlos Romo-Caballero30 Oct 202000:49:58

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It's part 2 of Archaeobotany! If you haven't already, go listen to part 1!


Y'all, I've been waiting for this one a long time! I've wanted to have an archaeobotanist on with me since the show started, and was lucky enough to find 3! Dr. Alan Farahani and his undergraduate researchers, Lydia Wolfe and Carlos Romo-Caballero make up the Farahani Lab of Archaeobotany at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and study the archaeological remains of ancient agriculture and what those remains mean anthropologically. They were the PERFECT guests to wrap up year 1 of Planthropology and I hope you love this episode as much as I did!

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32. Archaeobotany, Part 1 w/ Dr. Alan Farahani, Lydia Wolfe, and Carlos Romo-Caballero27 Oct 202000:46:35

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Y'all, I've been waiting for this one a long time! I've wanted to have an archaeobotanist on with me since the show started, and was lucky enough to find 3! Dr. Alan Farahani and his undergraduate researchers, Lydia Wolfe and Carlos Romo-Caballero make up the Farahani Lab of Archaeobotany at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and study the archaeological remains of ancient agriculture and what those remains mean anthropologically. They were the PERFECT guests to wrap up year 1 of Planthropology and I hope you love this episode as much as I did!

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31. GRUB Kids, Breaking Cycles of Poverty, and Burney the Bear w/ Matt McEwen20 Oct 202000:57:40

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30. Pecans, Local Business, and Flavoring Your Pigs w/ Chris Baldock and Dylan Moore13 Oct 202001:00:31

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Happy October, Plant People! Today's episode is a lot of fun, but a little bit different. I sat down with Chris and Dylan from Pecan Ridge to talk about life and business! The company is VERY involved in the local community and is all about so many different plant-loving people. The grow pecans, they showcase local creators, they support farmers markets, and they're just genuinely good guys! 

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29. Representation in STEM, Forest Product Sustainability, and The Treequel w/ Joe Vaughn06 Oct 202000:52:17

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It's our second episode with Joe Vaughn! We talked about his day today responsibilities as a procurement forester, how climate change is affecting the forestry and timber industries, and about what it's like to be black in the green industry. We cover some heavy topics, but Joe is such a positive person and approaches inclusion, diversity, and representation in such a meaningful way, that I hope this leaves you inspired to be more inclusive and accepting in your own life. I know it was inspirational for me!

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28. Timber, Fighting Fires, and the Heart of a Home w/ Joe Vaughn29 Sep 202000:48:27

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I know how much you love trees. We've talked about it, you and I. Today, we'll be chatting about something of the ways we use trees! Joe Vaughn is a procurement forester living in Georgia, and is a WEALTH of knowledge about trees, wood processing, building materials, firefighting and SO many other things. This will be the first of a 2 part series with Joe talking about trees and timber. Listen in, drop us a review, share this with your friends, and follow the wonderful science communicator who is Joe Vaughn!

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114. Food Communities, Growing Together, and No-bots w/ Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom13 Mar 202500:57:16

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Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom returns to the podcast to discuss the evolution of her community food systems work and the importance of building meaningful connections through growing and sharing food.

• Growing Together Texas supports gardeners, growers, and cooks as three interconnected parts of a healthy food ecosystem
• Creating an online farmers market (LBK Grown) that helps local producers collaborate rather than compete
• Offering subscription produce boxes with seasonal vegetables and recipe guides that consistently sell out
• Starting small is key to garden success whether at home or in community settings
• Approaching plant growing by difficulty level - begin with herbs (easiest), then leafy greens, roots, and finally tomatoes/peppers
• Community gatherings like "Garden Guardians" provide vital support and knowledge sharing among garden leaders
• Finding meaning in the process of gardening and community building, not just in the harvest
• Building resilient local food systems by diversifying beyond the conventional market

Join Jessica's Garden Guardians events and learn more about subscribing to local produce boxes at growingtogetherTX.com or follow @GrowingTogetherTX on Facebook and Instagram.


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27. Trying Things, Podcast Discovery, and the Wonders of Algae w/ Kirk Griffin and Zach Howe15 Sep 202000:59:33

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Do you like podcasts? Do you love algae? Well, you're in luck! My guests today, Kirk Griffin and Zach Howe are experts in both of those things! Tune in as we talk about their podcast, the Podcast Discovery Show, where they review a new podcast every week so you can find new shows to love! We also talk about their business, True Algae, and find out a lot about these crazy little organisms and how they can help us in sustainable crop production. We had a lot of fun recording their episode and I hope you have a lot of fun listening to it!

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26. Grasslands, Grad School, and The Prairie Fairy w/ Dr. Kat Radicke 01 Sep 202000:55:52

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Prairies and grasslands are great, and so are people who study them. I chatted with the recently doctored Dr. Kat Radicke. We met in grad school and were pretty fast friends. She's charming, funny, and super smart and I think you're really going to enjoy hearing from her. We talk about everything from the stress and challenges of graduate school, to collecting cow burps and it was a lot of fun! This episode also contains trailers for the Plants and Pipettes and Bald Scientist podcasts at the end.

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25. The Wild Life, Essential Questions, and War of the Worlds w/ Devon Bowker18 Aug 202000:58:18

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Episode 25 is getting wild! Today's guest is Devon Bowker from The Wild Life podcast. He's a naturalist, science educator, podcaster, high school teacher, founder of a non-profit, and so much more! We talk about everything from how to survive quarantine with a 4-year-old to ways to improve access to nature and education for everyone. It's a great, encouraging, fun episode and I think you're really going to enjoy it!

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24. Fixing Food Systems- Deep Dive w/ Hallie Casey11 Aug 202000:45:26

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It's time for our first Deep Dive episode! You may have noticed during this whole Covid crisis that some types of foods were pretty scarce on the shelves at your local grocery store. A lot of this is due to holes in the food supply chain. Hallie Casey from the One to Grow On podcast joins me again to talk about some of the ins and outs of food supply and how moving to local and regional market strategies can help fix some of the problems. Hallie is brilliant and well spoken and you're going to learn so much on today's episode!

Hallie Casey
Website: hcasey.com
Twitter: twitter.com/hallie_casey
Sustainable food center: https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/

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23. Deep Roots: Remembering a Good Man 04 Aug 202000:22:28

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Today is different, my friends. My grandfather passed away the evening of Tuesday, July 28. If you've been listening for a while, you've heard me speak about him and how he was the one who started my love of plants in nature. Today's episode is the best I can do to pay tribute to him. He was good and kind and selfless. That's the best compliment I know how to give anyone. 

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22. Coffee, GMOs, and Defaulting Towards Life w/ Dr. Kerry Mayfield21 Jul 202000:58:57

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Coffee. Coffee coffee coffee. Coffee coffee. Coooofffffeeeeee!

Ok so on this episode, I talk with Dr. Kerry Mayfield about plant breeding, his awesome coffee roasting business (have I mentioned that I love coffee), traveling the world, the ethics and philosophy of science, and so much more awesome stuff. We couldn't nearly fit everything we wanted to cover into an hour or less, so we'll just have to have Kerry back on one day to chat again. Enjoy today's wonderful episode and don't forget to default towards life!

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21. Trees, Human Health, and Great Big Champions w/ Jon Motsinger07 Jul 202000:52:42

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Trees. Trees are the best thing. I've always been a huge tree nerd and I get super excited about the opportunity to talk with other tree nerds. Jon Motsinger is the Department Head of Central Texas Operations with the Texas A&M Forest Service and one of the most knowledgable arborists I've had the plasure of knowing. He's witty, funny, and really cares about trees and the environment. Join us as we chat about trees in the envrionment, the effects they have on human health, how important education and voting are, and about the Big Tree Registry. Tree folks are the most passionate plant people you could meet and you're really going to love this episode! Also, we have a new partner as of this week! Go look up Local LBK if you're a Lubbock-dwelling human and find out how you can support the community and get some rad discounts while you're at it!

Jon Motsinger
Twitter: @JonMotsinger
Central Texas Forest Service Twitter: @CTXWoodlands
Texas A&M Forest Service Twitter: @TXForestService


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Review Time Extravaganza 30 Jun 202000:30:40

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Reviews and stuff! I always love to hear what you humans think about the show, so I thought I'd read some reviews today, play some promos of a few excellent podcasts, and announce a contest for you to win some stuff! Come up with a funny backstory by July 20, 2020 for the 1-star Planthropology rating on iTunes that came without a review, send it to me on social media or via email at planthropologypod@gmail.com, and I'll pick my favorite. The winner will get a shoutout on the July 21st episode, have their funny backstory read on the show, and will get a prize package with stickers, a mug, and whatever else I can think of!

This episode contains reviews for the following podcasts:

OZ 9- Comedy, audio drama
Sips, Suds, & Smokes- Food
Persuade You- Hobbies, leisure
Just the Zoo of Us- Nature, science
Cast Junkie- Hobbies, leisure


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20. Influencing Conservation, Finding Balance, and the Connectedness of Everything w/ Dr. Becky Bowling16 Jun 202000:47:03

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EPISODE 20! We made it! I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon, but big milestones are fun! Thanks for listening and for all the support. Y'all, today's episode is great. Dr. Becky Bowling is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Water with the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M. She's also hilarious, brilliant, a wonderful educator, and one of my very closest friends. I've wanted to interview Dr. Becky for the show since it started, and was so excited to finally have the opportunity. You're going to love all the awesome stuff she's doing in conservation and education. Grab a bag of popcorn and a frosty beverage and jump into episode 20!

Dr. Becky Bowling
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXWaterWoman
Water U Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgriLifeWaterU/

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Jolly Green Scientists 12 Jun 202000:31:17

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How about a bonus episode? Listen to Episode 1 of the Jolly Green Scientists podcast that I'm co-hosting with Erfan Vafaie! It's fun and sciencey and great! Do us a huge favor and subscribe to the show wherever you like to listen to podcasts and drop us a review on Apple or Podchaser. It'll help with our exposure early on and let us know we're headed in the right direction! Links to the show in all the places are below!

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113. Houseplants, Diabolical Weeds, and Fickle Figs- Winter 2025 Q&A28 Feb 202500:44:30

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This episode is a delightful exploration of listener-submitted plant questions, offering insights into plant care, specific plant challenges, and the relationship between environmental conditions and plant health. 

- Overview of the seasonal Q&A format 
- Discussion on controlling bindweed and morning glory 
- Humidity’s nuanced effect on plant health 
- Benefits of indoor plants on air quality 
- Recommended houseplants for low-light conditions 
- Host reflections on wisdom and community in plant care 

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19. Real Talk, Oranges, and Total 4-Year-Old Anarchy w/ Bradley Baliga02 Jun 202000:35:27

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I'll be honest, my heart is super heavy this week and I struggled with today's episode. Between my first plan falling through and just not feeling my backup idea, I was pretty lost until I remembered this little recording I did with my son Bradley from the end of March. It's silly, kind of pointless, and chaotic, and I hope it's a fun distraction from...well all the everything going on. Hang in there, friends. Be bold, smart, and kind in all your interactions and in your lives.


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18. Wild Green Memes, Ecological Fiends, and Guerrilla Conservation w/ Rhett Barker and Curtis Sarkin26 May 202000:59:04

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Memes. Olives. Guerrilla ecologists. What do all these things have in common? We talk about them all in this awesome episode with Rhett Barker and Curtis Sarkin from Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends. They were gracious enough to re-record with me after I had some technical problems and I'm so glad they did. We laugh a ton about memes and get serious about ecology. You're going to love it!

Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WildGreenMemes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WildGreenMemesForEcologicalFiends/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildgreenmemes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildgreenmemes?source=h5_m
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes/posts

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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3elVDdo

Wild Green Future:
Website: http://wildgreenfuture.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildgreenfuture/

Proboscis monkey paper: "Effects of amusing memes on concern for unappealing species" 
https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cobi.13523

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17. Field Lab Earth, Storytelling, and Hanging Out with Oysters w/ Abby Morrison19 May 202000:40:33

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Y'all, I'm so excited for you to hear this one. Abby Morrison is the
Publication Systems Assistant for ACSESS, a blogger, podcaster, writer, and such a cool person. We got to nerd out about science, storytelling, plants, science communication, Tolkien, and so many other things. I feel like I've found a friend and kindred spirit in Abby, and this episode made me so happy. Also, go check out her podcast Field, Lab, Earth where you might hear a familiar voice on the most recent episode!

Field, Lab, Earth Podcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fieldlabearth
Website: https://www.agronomy.org/publications/podcast
Listen: http://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/

Agronomy, Crop, Soil Societies:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASA_CSSA_SSSA
Website: https://www.agronomy.org/, https://www.crops.org/, https://www.soils.org/

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16. Women in STEM, Academic Twitter, and Mind-blowing Earthworms w/ Paige Boyle12 May 202000:39:38

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Hey Plant People! I'm SO excited about today's episode. Paige Boyle is a Presidential Doctoral Research Fellow at Utah State, an advocate for Women in STEM, a self-proclaimed "earthworm whisperer," and a wonderful human. We talked about her experiences in graduate school, how completely freaking WILD earthworms are, how to plug in as a graduate student (and important it is to be able to say now), and what's it's like to be a woman in a STEM field. It was so much chatting with her and I think you'll get a lot out of this conversation!

Paige Boyle:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoyledWorms
Website: https://peboyle.wixsite.com/boyledworms

500 Women Scientists:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/500womensci
Website: https://500womenscientists.org/

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15. Skype a Scientist, Petty Cephalopods, and Too Many Apples w/ Dr. Sarah McAnulty05 May 202000:38:28

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It's episode 15 and I'm so excited! Thanks so much for hanging in there with me through all the fun and nerdiness! To celebrate episode 15, I want to do another sticker giveaway! If you'll leave me a review on Apple or Podchaser (links below) then send me a screenshot, I'll mail you a couple of stickers and a handwritten thank you note for being the best!

You know who else is the best? My guest today. Dr. Sarah McAnulty is a squid scientist, a professional science communicator, an Assistant Research Professor at UConn, and the creator and driving force behind Skype a Scientist. Skype a Scientist is a wonderful non-profit that connect scientists with classrooms around the country that need to learn from them. I've gotten to do a couple of sessions with different schools, and it's amazing! Sarah is brilliant and personable and I know you'll enjoy listening to her as much as I enjoyed talking with her.

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Skype a Scientist: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Patreon, www.skypeascientist.com


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14. Turfgrass Science, Academic Networking, and Time Management w/ Dr. Joey Young28 Apr 202000:45:14

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Howdy, intrepid Plant People! I hope you're doing OK! I have a great guest for you today. Dr. Joey Young is an Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science at Texas Tech University. He's an excellent educator who's committed to teaching both in the classroom and out in the community. Joey is my PhD advisor and has been a long-time friend and mentor. It was great sitting down to talk with him way back in December, and I'm excited for y'all to finally hear this episode! You can find Joey on Twitter and find more information about the Texas Tech Turfgrass science program at the links below.

Dr. Joey Young
Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bulldawg3155
TTU Turfgrass Twitter: https://twitter.com/TTUturf

TTU Turfgrass Science
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/ttuturf/index.php 

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13. Distance Education, Agricultural Communication, and The Nerd Shield w/ Dr. Erica Irlbeck and Kelsi Opat21 Apr 202000:53:20

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What's up, Plant People?! I'm so excited for you to hear today's episode! I had the chance to interview Dr. Erica Irlbeck and Kelsi Opat (twice...you'll hear more about that in the episode) from the Texas Tech Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. We talked about how to address distance education, changes that may be coming in academia, how to be effective communicators, and an interesting concept known as "The Nerd Shield." I think you're going to love it. Give it a listen and leave me a review to let me know what you think!

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12. Agritourism, Grad School Bonding, and Bruiser the Pig w/ Dr. Amber Bates and Kaylee Decker14 Apr 202000:45:23

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What's up plant people? I recorded the episode with my friends Amber Bates and Kaylee Deck of Grove Hill Farms like 1000 years ago, and I can't wait for you to hear it! Their business is a super rad agrotourism operation in North Texas and was such a beautiful place to record. I got to sit in Amber's dining room in her home on the farm and catch up with these two wonderful humans. Make sure you go check out Grove Hill Farms if you're ever in the Dallas metroplex or in North Texas (or Southern Oklahoma, for that matter)! You won't regret it!!

Grove hill farms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grove-Hill-Farms-493621987701005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovehillfarms/
Website: https://grovehillfarms.com/ 

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11.5. Mental Health, Harvest Boxes, and Snack Plate Dinner w/ Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom10 Apr 202000:22:14

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Jessica and I were texting the other day, and there were a few things she wanted to add to the most recent episode in light of our current public health situation. Please hang in there, friends, and don't give up hope!

Links from Jessica:

Resources to help you be successful if you are wanting to grow your own:

https://www.westtexasorganicgardening.com/

Texas A&M Agrilife: https://lubbock.agrilife.org/links/horticulture/

@lbkhorticulture on Facebook and Instagram

I love this image of planting schedules for different vegetables:

https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/Zone-7-Planting-Calendar


Resources  to buy local and shorten your supply chain:

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11. School Gardens, Public Health, and So Many Tomatoes w/ Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom07 Apr 202001:03:10

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Hey, what's up Plant People? I hope everyone is doing well during these wild times we're in. I can't wait for you to hear today's episode. My guest, Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom, is an epidemiologist and public health professional, community activist and organizer, leader of an organization that addresses hunger through gardening efforts, and the founder of a school garden movement in Lubbock. She's brilliant, insightful, and funny, and we dive deep into some of the issues surrounding health and wellness and how we might be able to address those things with horticulture and education.

Article on how overweight and undernourished is the new public health concern.

Link to the map of school and community gardens.

Two great get kids involved tools:

-kid safe knives

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112. Gardening, Building Community, and BLT Sandwiches13 Feb 202500:41:43

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This episode emphasizes the importance of community, realistic expectations, and small beginnings in gardening. We explore how to nurture connections with neighbors, set achievable goals, and adapt to various living conditions to create a rewarding gardening experience. 
• Understanding why content creators should be careful with gardening recommendations 
• Setting realistic expectations about food production at home 
• The vital role of community in successful gardening practices 
• The benefits of starting small to prevent burnout and build confidence 
• How climate zones affect plant selection and gardening success 
• Encouragement to grow what you love for a more sustainable gardening journey 
• Practical advice on basic tools and soil preparation techniques 
• An overview of seed starting and maintenance strategies 
• The significance of planning for pest management and post-harvest practices

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Lockdown Live- Spring Garden Tips, Greenhouse Loneliness, and Q&A24 Mar 202000:36:34

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I should come up with good show notes for this, but it's late, and my brain is tired, and there's this pandemic thing going down. Just listen in to me talk about plant stuff, struggle with technology, and answer some questions! 


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10. Just the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants w/ Ellen Weatherford17 Mar 202000:55:52

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What's up, Plant People! It's episode 10 and the Crossover event of the Century! That's wht my guest, Ellen Weatherford and I decided anyway. Ellen is host of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast. It's a WONDERFUL show that teaches us the ins and outs of 2 animals per episode. Along with her husband, Christian, Ellen does such a great job of providing a fun, family-friendly journey through the Animal Kingdom. You could, and %1000 should, find Just the Zoo of Us at the links below. Thanks so much for going on this adventure with us! I hope you love episode 10!

Just the Zoo of Us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustTheZooOfUs/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/
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Website: https://www.justthezooofus.com/


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Plants in Sci-fi and Fantasy- Planthropology Live10 Mar 202000:43:24

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Hey, everyone! Super nerdy bonus episode coming at you! I'll be posting the recording of my first live show, Plants in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, from Lubbock-Con 2020 a couple of weeks ago! Tune in tomorrow for my thoughts on world building, Tolkien, weird blue aliens, and, like, so much Sam Gamgee. It was a lot of fun and I think you'll really enjoy it! Prepare yourself for a whole different kind of plant nerdiness!

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