Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden

Why do some plants grow where they do? How can geology cause new plant species to evolve? Why are some plants pollinated by flies, some by bats, some by birds, and others by bees? How does a plant evolve to look like a rock? How can destroying lawns soothe the soul? This is a show about plants and plant habitat through the lens of natural selection and ecology, with a side of neurotic ranting, light humor, occasional profanity, & the perpetual search for the filthiest taqueria bathroom.  more

The purpose of our podcast is to encourage tree planting and proper tree care for our urban forest which includes neighborhoods, parks, and other open spaces. We will also cover a myriad of tree topics including the important role trees play in relationship to the climate crisis. The show is hosted by Eva Monheim and Hal Rosner certified arborists through the International Society of Arboriculture. more

Gardening and horticulture news and tips, as well as agricultural information from Amanda McNulty, the host of SCETV's 'Making It Grow' and Clemson University Extension Agent. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.Making It Grow Minutes are produced by South Carolina Public Radio, in partnership with Clemson University's Extension Service. more

Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany. more

Agriculture History and Science

Welcome to the HerbRally podcast! We take a deep dive into the world of herbalism. We host some of the best teachers in the field with topics ranging from wild foods, botany, nutrition, ecology, herbal medicine and health accessibility. You'll hear class recordings from conferences, narrated plant monographs, interviews, event updates and so much more. There are hundreds of episodes on herbalism so you're bound to find what you're looking for. Thanks for tuning in! more

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face. more

Horticultural science is the only discipline that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. It is the science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants, improving and commercializing them. Plants, People, Science, a podcast by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), will bring you the recent advancements in science, technology, innovation, development, and education for economically important horticultural crops and plants. Each episode features an interview with an American Society for Horticultural Science member, a discussion of their current work in the field, and the story behind their research. ASHS members focus on practices and problems in horticulture: breeding, propagation, production and management, harvesting, handling and storage, processing, marketing and use of horticultural plants and products. In this podcast, you will hear from diverse members across the horticultural community - scientists, educators, students, landscape and turf managers, government, extension agents, and industry professionals.  more

Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our food supply. Thank you, sponsors! --> more

Tree advocate Casey Clapp and his tree-curious friend Alex Crowson bring you a podcast about trees and other related topics. History, culture, art, religion, science... trees affect and are affected by everything. Join Casey and Alex on their silly and educational journey to prove it. more

A podcast about strange, spooky, and misunderstood plants (and sometimes fungi).Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/HerbariumoftheBizarre more

Just geeking out about orchids

The evolution of plants has been so successful that today they account for the majority of living biomass on Earth. Humans, along with all other animals, exist thanks to plants, and we can continue to exist only in relationship to them. Plants are all around us, but we tend to overlook their importance in our everyday lives. Plants are essential not only to every breath we take, but also to our food, medicine, shelter, and clothing. Still, most of us walk through life and 'nature' without recognizing plants as the beings shaping the planet.The Vegetal TurnGiven the magnitude of challenges facing the Earth, recent years have seen a renewed and growing attention to plant life across the humanities as well as in the social and natural sciences. This Vegetal Turn is generating transdisciplinary conversations within and beyond academia that seek to create awareness of plant lives and stories and that pursue respectful relationships with plant beings by advancing an ethics of care. How can we better understand the role and agency of plants in shaping on Earth? What does respect mean when engaging with a forest, a field, an orchard, or a potted plant? How do we advance a transition from thinking to acting, from research to practice, in our connection with plants?What actions are now needed?We believe that the current challenges of the Anthropocene offer a compelling and urgent opportunity to advance a movement for thinking and engaging differently with plants as well as for increased allyship and exchange between researchers, practitioners, educators, and activists. Networking with Plants in the Anthropocene is a newly created network for those involved in research, education, and advocacy for human-plant relationships of care and reciprocity, and a collaboration between the Consortium of Environmental Philosophers, The Plant Initiative, the Literary and Cultural Plant Studies Network, the Eternal Forest project, and other groups. We invite connections with additional existing and incipient networks and communities concerned with plants and ethical plant-human relationships to carry out multidisciplinary projects. Such a 'polyculture of ideas' will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous science, literature, philosophy, poetry, art, anthropology, education, botany, and environmental activism.What do we do?Networking with Plants in the Anthropocene aims to create and offer tools, content, and methods for transdisciplinary and transgenerational environmental education engaging with the Vegetal Turn that isinternational but locally grounded. The network collaborates to advance outreach and education for the general public through books, conferences, videos, podcasts, and other educational materials, both online and in person. Networking with Plants in the Anthropocene is built on a foundation that is respectful of Indigenous and local botanical knowledges, contemporary scientific discoveries, and world philosophies and literatures. We support generative ways to cultivate educational pathways through art, stories, songs, ceremonies, and individual experiences as well as opportunities for collaborative action.We welcome your support for the goals of better understanding plants and aligning human behavior with plants in more ethical and respectful ways. For more information or to join in this initiative, please contact us: networkingwithplants@gmail.comWho We AreNetworking with Plants in the Anthropocene's Steering Committee:Alice McSherryAnna PerdibonDeepta SateeshEvgenia EmetsJoela JacobsKate BreljeMarcello Di PaolaPaul Mossthinkingintheworld.com/projects/netw…anthropocene/ more

New episodes coming March 10, 2025!Plant People explores the ways our relationships with plants are tied to current environmental issues, and how art and culture reflect our connection to the ecosystems we rely on to thrive. Through lively stories and conversations with scientists, gardeners, artists, and experts, join the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) for deep dives into everything from food systems and horticulture to botanical breakthroughs in the lab and the field, and the many ways our daily lives are sustained by plants. Then stay for discussions on how we can return the favor, protecting what we have—and cultivating what we need—to ensure plants and people continue to support each other for future generations. Host Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG's President & CEO, guides you through the role of humans in caring for our shared planet, whether you're in your backyard garden, tending a window sill full of houseplants, or finding your love of nature in a concrete jungle. Let NYBG—rooted in NYC's cultural fabric for over 130 years and a beloved respite in the heart of the Bronx, the city's greenest borough—be your anchor for understanding how plants make a difference in your life, and our world, every single day—in ways both big and small.  more

Hi there...welcome to Mushroom Hour. Listen in as we venture into kingdom fungi with unique and beautiful humans who all share a passion for mushrooms. We'll go forage for wild mushrooms, explore their potency as nature's medicines, become citizen mycologists, transform human consciousness and learn how mushrooms inspired art, spirituality and culture throughout our history. There are so many ways that mushrooms can benefit (wo)mankind - we just need to tap into the mycelium network and let them share their gifts. Excited to have you along for the journey! Mush Love more

Hear weekly recorded wildflower reports released every Friday, March through May! The acclaimed Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded in 1983, offers free weekly online and recorded updates posted each Friday from March through May on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. All locations are on easily accessible public lands and range from urban to wild, distant to right here in Los Angeles. more

The Wildstory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, is hosted by Ann E. Wallace, Poet Laureate of Jersey City. Art and nature intercept in each episode to bring listeners inside the world of poetry about the natural world and to introduce them to other well-known voices from the world of ecology. It is an independent project of The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, a state-wide nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of NJ. Learn more at npsnj.org. more

Welcome to Leaf by Leaf, the podcast where you'll find inspiration and helpful plant information. From hardy native species to exotic houseplants, we explore local favorites and global treasures, ensuring there's something for everyone. Tune in to celebrate the joy of plants! I rely heavily on AI to research the topics and to produce the scripts for each podcast. I create the ideas for and the outline of each podcast and 'lord over' the AI with intense scrutiny, assuring you get the best possible information and entertaining delivery. Thank you for joining us. more

*This podcast is not intended to serve as professional medical advice; it is a course project aimed at learning about, and describing how plants have effects on us.* Each episode is crafted to explore various pharmacological aspects of natural medicines and is entirely designed, recorded, and edited by students from the Pharmacology course on Medicinal Plants and Fungi at Dalhousie University.As enthusiastic learners, we are thrilled to share our discoveries and insights with you. However, there may be occasional mistakes in our interpretation of the data used to prepare each episode. more

Ever wished there was a podcast all about Hoya? So have we! Your hosts Lydia, Jessi and Adam talk about their favorite plant genus, Hoya! We're three best friends who came together through our love for plants. We all love growing and caring for our Hoya and are enthusiastic about learning more about these plants we adore. Join us in this bi-weekly Hoya specific podcast where we dive deeper into Hoya topics, tell our stories, learn together and connect with other Hoya lovers in the plant community! more

Plant Murder is a podcast that unearths the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Each episode delves into the dark history behind fascinating plants, their fatal impact on infamous figures, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their use. Did a Roman Emperor really die from a tiny mushroom? Why did the Victorians invent a deadly pear? Who in the Borgias brandished Belladonna and which man-eating plants are only a myth? Discover the sinister side of nature's flora. Hosted by Aaron J. Reardon, dig into the stories of poisonous plants and the fatal roles they've played in shaping human history. A Clever > Than Production https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthanwww.cleverthan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Growing from a friendship forged at the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference many moons ago, this rock star trio has brought podcasting to a whole new level. I'm not saying that's a high level, just a new level. more

The Botanical Society of America is thrilled to announce a new podcast series with interviews from a variety of botanical science researchers. The podcast will focus on research and topics found in the BSA's publications— American Journal of Botany, Applications in Plant Sciences, and Plant Science Bulletin— along with other unique topics. more

Welcome to Legendary Botanicals, the podcast where ancient wisdom meets modern science to explore the incredible world of botanical medicine. Hosted by Yuliia, a medical student and certified herbalist, Legendary Botanicals is your go-to resource for all things related to herbal medicine, traditional remedies, and the natural lifestyle. Each episode blends storytelling, scientific research, and practical advice, designed to help you harness the healing power of plants and integrate it into your daily life. Explore the World of Healing Herbs Each episode dives deep into a specific plant, uncovering its rich history, cultural significance, and modern applications. From the ancient rituals surrounding these plants to their current role in alternative medicine, you'll discover how these healing herbs have been revered and utilized across cultures and generations. What to Expect in Each Episode: Plant Origin and Evolution Explore the plant's origins, tracing its journey from ancient landscapes to its place in modern herbalism. Learn about the plant's evolutionary history, native regions, and its cultural significance in various traditional medicine systems. Botanical and Morphological Details We delve into the plant's botanical specifics—its physical characteristics, unique traits, and adaptations that have allowed it to thrive. Folklore, Myths, and Legends Discover the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding these plants. We explore how different cultures have woven these plants into their stories and beliefs, highlighting entertaining tales that reveal the deep connection between humans and nature. Ethnopharmacology and Historical Uses Learn how the plant has been used in traditional medicine across cultures. From ancient remedies to practical applications in food and textiles, you'll discover the plant's integral role in human health and daily life for centuries. Modern Scientific Insights We present current scientific research on the plant's medicinal properties. Learn about therapeutic uses validated by research and how these plants are integrated into modern natural health practices. Biochemistry and Human Health Explore the plant's bioactive compounds and how they interact with human biochemistry to support health. Practical Gardening Tips Interested in growing your own medicinal plants? We provide practical tips on cultivating these plants in your garden, focusing on growing conditions, maintenance, and sustainable gardening practices. Learn how to create an herbal garden that supports both your health and the environment. Cooking and Culinary Uses Herbs are not just for medicine—they're also for the kitchen! We share easy-to-follow recipes that incorporate these plants. Whether it's herbal infusions, teas, or plant-based cooking, you'll find inspiration to bring these healing herbs into your diet. Why Listen to Legendary Botanicals? Legendary Botanicals is more than just a podcast—it's a journey into the heart of natural healing and sustainable living. With a focus on evidence-based herbalism, plant-based wellness, and holistic health practices, this podcast offers something for everyone, from DIY herbal recipes and organic gardening tips to deep dives into the science behind herbal medicine. Join the Herbal Renaissance Subscribe to Legendary Botanicals and become part of a community dedicated to exploring the magic of plants. Visit MedicaBotanical.com for high-quality herbal products, from tinctures and teas to gardening supplies and DIY kits. more