Plantaholics Podcast
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsLandscape designers and best friends discuss all things plant-related!
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Poisonous Plants Part 2
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBFind out more about poisonous and hazardous plants in this part 2 of Poisonous plants! Find out how Lincoln's mother died, what Australian species causes suicide-inducing pain, and ants on Acacias that wage war!
Poisonous Plants
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBPotatoes? Cashews? What else can kill you? Find out in this episode exploring the many poisonous/dangerous plants that may be lurking closer than you think!
Botanical Names (Revisited)
May 31, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBHey everyone! Thanks for bearing with us during our break! We edited down our original episode on botanical names for a little refresher! We go over the origins and reasons behind botanical names, as well as some unique names from pop culture and sometimes petty revenge! Enjoy!
Pollinators: Bees
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat's all the buzz about? Learn about bees and their unique roles in pollination and more! Death honey...meat eating...tear collectors...You may bee surprised of what they are capable of!
Eco-Therapy
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWelcome to your next session of Plantaholics. Don't forget to grab some tissues on your way in! Today we tackle the new fangled craze all the cool kids are talking about, Eco-Therapy! We discuss all the therapeutic techniques that fall within the topic. Ever heard or forest bathing? Park prescriptions? Well, you will now! As well as learning ways to incorporate these techniques in your daily lives! So, sit back and recline on your chaise lounge and enjoy!
Botany in a Day (Plant families)
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBJoin us for a discussion of identifying plants by family using Thomas J. Elpel's Botany In A Day! We coin a couple words, and attempt to explain how to identify over 45,000 plants! No promises that this is only a day-long project, but we dip our toes in the wonderful world of plant families and basic botany with you today!
Pollinators - The Wasp
February 28, 2022 16:12 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBFor our Mini Series on Pollinators we are continuing with the Wasp. This pollinator is a champion for the bizarre and uniqueness of nature. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about wasps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Pollinators minisodes: The Wasp
February 28, 2022 16:12 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBFor our Mini Series on Pollinators we are continuing with the Wasp. This pollinator is a champion for the bizarre and uniqueness of nature. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about wasps!
Pollinators minisodes: Bats
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome to our first segment of Prized Pollinators! We kick off this series with a discussion of bats! What are they pollinating, do you need to fear them, how are they saving the rainforest? No guano - this is a good mini-sode.
Prized Pollinators: Bats
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to our first segment of Prized Pollinators! We kick off this series with a discussion of bats! What are they pollinating, do you need to fear them, how are they saving the rainforest? No guano - this is a good mini-sode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Permaculture
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThanks for bearing with us over the long break! We are back with a lively discussion of Permaculture! Learn how we can address climate change and the food crisis using the Permaculture philosophy and way of life! Create sustainable systems, let nature do the work for you, and tap into generations of ecological knowledge with us!
Absinthe - Drunk Botany (Revisited)
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin us once again for a look back on our first taste of Absinthe and a brief discussion of its origin and uses! We will be back next week with a brand new episode on Permaculture! Stay tuned!
Absinthe - Drunk Botany (Re-released)
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin us once again for a look back on our first taste of Absinthe and a brief discussion of its origin and uses! We will be back next week with a brand new episode on Permaculture! Stay tuned!
Our Favorite Plants (Re-release)
February 01, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThanks everyone for the last couple years of Plantaholics! We are taking a look back at all of our season 1 episodes and will provide edited down versions periodically for a more enjoyable listen! In this episode Taylor and Tori go over their 12 favorite plant species!
Thanksgiving Plants
November 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBHappy Thanksgiving Everyone! Join us as we discuss not only all the plants and delicious aspects of this time of year but also the darker realities that should not be forgotten. In this episode we touch on what would have been available at the first thanksgiving, addressing the original ownership of the land and some random fun facts served up for you all! Grab your listening utensils and dig in!
Festive Fall Plants Part 2
November 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBToday we fall back into the plants of the season, with our part 2 of Festive Fall Plants, focusing on the season's relationship with pomegranates, rosemary, and more! Learn about the origin of the jack -o-lantern and the many ways plants are used in fall ceremonies and spells! Join us to learn more about the plants that shine during this special time of year!
Festive Fall Plants (Part 1)
October 26, 2021 05:05 - 45 minutes - 42 MBToday we fall into the rich history of Autumn celebrations and their relationships to each other, and Marigolds! Samhain, Dia De Los Muertos, Diwali, Halloween, and more! Learn how the Marigold has integrated into so many of these fall festivities, despite the geographical distance. Join us for part 2 next week for more spooky plants!
Soil Microbes Part 2
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBWe continue our digging into soil microbes! Even a small discussion about how you can use these critters to improve your own health! Enjoy and learn how to keep your little friends happy!
Soil Microbes Part 1
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBLook under the microscope with us at all the little creatures under our feet! In part one of our Soil Microbe exploration, we discuss the role microbes play and how they assist plants in the rhizosphere (around the roots)! Learn to love your trillions of little friends in this 2-part series!
Greek Mythology and Plants
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWe explore some fascinating Greek myths in which plants play the starring role! We know there are a lot more stories to discuss, but don't take this episode for pome-granted!
Plant Careers
September 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIf you love plants as much as we do, you may be wondering if you can turn your passion into a career! Join us for a discussion on our own experiences in the plant world, and some of the unique jobs out there pertaining to art and design, caring for plants, growing food, science, and even people and plants!
Forensic Botany
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBDid you know a seed pod helped solve a murder? Or that the wood of a ladder was instrumental in the Lindbergh kidnapping case? Well you will if you listen to this episode! We learn all about those cases and how the heck plants are involved in crime solving as we discuss Forensic Botany. Dust of your detective caps and join us for an episode so fun it's, dare I say, criminal?!
Garden of Cosmic Speculation
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBWhat do string theory, spirituality, and plants have in common? The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, thats what! We discuss this magical (and cosmology based) garden - focusing on 3 main gardens of this 30 acre Scotland estate. Philosophy, cosmology (not cosmotology) and a beautiful legacy, this garden has it all!
Botanical Gardens - A Review
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBWelcome back to season 2! We start with a fun episode discussing the botanical gardens Tori and Taylor have been to and assigning ratings to each in a very methodical manner...sort of... Sorry in advance for audio quality - it was our first episode that we recorded in person on a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah! Looking forward to kicking off season 2! Thanks for listening!
Season 2 Trailer
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 59 seconds - 923 KBWe can't believe we've done a whole season already! Thank you to all you wonderful listeners and plant addicts! Join us for season 2 for a new and improved format and, of course, lots and lots of plants!
Breaking News - Nano-photosynthesis
May 31, 2021 20:16 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBOur last episode of season 1! Its been 6 months guys... crazy. We start out with a transition into our new format, and discuss the latest in Nano-photosynthetic tech! ...As well as the best place to hide a key, what household product that bugs produce, and why Taylor isn't being arrested. Thanks for making it this far with us! Here's to a new and improved season 2! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cut Flower Industry - Part 3
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBPart 3 of 3 of our Cut Flower Industry Segment! In this episode we focus on cut Roses while touching on flower auctions, events that use flowers, and the origin of Mother Day! Join us to find out if Roses actually have thorns, where cut flowers go before arriving at your grocery store/local florist as well as some helpful tips for when you purchase cut flowers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cut Flower Industry (Part 2)
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBContinuing our discussion on the cut flower industry - We dive deeper into the world of 'big flower' and explore how our supermarket flowers are not so much grown but made! Why do cut flowers not have a scent? Why does Bank of America seem Italian? Answers to these questions, and more... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cut Flower Industry (Part 1)
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDid you buy flowers for your mom for mothers day? Did you know Mother's day is the biggest cut-flower purchasing day of the year?! Have you ever wondered where your cut flowers come from? No? Same here! Until reading Amy Stewarts' 'Flower Confidential', we had no idea the incredible history and science behind this very peculiar commodity! In part one, of this 3 part exploration, we begin our discussion with a little info about 'big flower' and discuss the eccentric Leslie Woodruff and his i...
Breaking News - Grow and Glow
May 05, 2021 13:21 - 5 minutes - 12 MBBREAKING NEWS! This bonus news segment features a plant news story about glowing plants! Join us for a flash of plant news!
Ancient Spices
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Spice girls reunite! Just kidding it's just us... Join us for a lively discussion on ancient spices with return special guest Erika! We go into the surprisingly controversial uses of nutmeg, followed by Saffron, and finally Silphium! Do you know which one started a war? Was ancient birth control and worth its weight in gold? Listen in to find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cannabis - Part Two
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHello! We all hope you had a great 4/20 and are following up with a Part Two on Cannabis. Today we are mostly covering the history and social aspects of Pot, Cannabis, Weed, what have you. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Breaking News - Smoke Breaks
April 20, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBBREAKING NEWS! This bonus news segment features a plant news story about marijuana just in time for 4/20!
Cannabis -Part One
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBHigh everyone! Join us for a trip down (lack of) memory lane! In part one of our Cannabis episode, we explore some common myths about weed, get into some botany and other fun facts! We'ed love to hear your thoughts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Drunk Botany - Gin
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGet Gin Craze-y with us as we delve into the plants (mostly juniper) that make up this delicious botanical beverage! Discover that a galbulus is not the name of a vessel from which to drink gin (although it should be), that noses are okay, and all about the shady past of gin and the craze that followed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Ancient Drugs
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBTaylor and Tori welcomes a riveting guest for this episode. Erika lends us her anthropology background to tackle intoxicating plants that have been used in ancient cultures and their importance in those societies. Turn back the hands of time and learn with us about ancient drugs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Breaking News - Plant Sitter Wanted
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 27.5 MBBREAKING NEWS! This bonus news segment features a questionable plant news story about the millennials struggling to handle houseplants. Join us for a silly news story!
Herbology Part 2
March 25, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn part 2 of Herbology we go over additional magical plants, as well as some potions and their plant ingredients, and characters named after plants! Today we discuss asphodel, wormwood, elder, dittany, valerian root, and knotgrass. Do you know what character is named after the goddess of fruit trees and gardens (Pomona)? What's in the draught of living death? And how does it relate to one mans life-long pining away over someone else's wife? Listen to find out! --- This episode is sponsore...
Herbology (Or "Your Agapanthus Are Flourishing") Part 1
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBJourney with us into the world of Harry Potter and all the magical plants that intricately weave into the plot! Learn all about the muggle histories that seamlessly integrate throughout all 7 books! Part one goes over the plants Wolfsbane, Mandrakes, Devil's Snare, Yew and Holly. Which one is also known as Dumbledore's delight? Which most resembles a deformed carrot and glows in the dark? Why did we start discussing the Jonas brothers in the middle of this? --- This episode is sponsore...
Drunk Botany - Irish Whiskey
March 15, 2021 16:42 - 2 hours - 112 MBTop of the Morning to you all! I hope you are wearing green...because today we are covering Irish Whiskey. Taylor reveals the history and distillation process of this lucky drink. Tori discusses the brief and circumstantial history of Irish Coffee. So hold onto your shamrocks and join us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Flower Languages
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoin us in the wonderful world of flower languages! Learn how to interpret (or completely misinterpret) your next bouquet! Learn what a nosegay is, and travel around the world for different flower customs! If you ever need to break up with someone or honor their noble death we got you covered! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Drunk Botany - Elderflower
February 23, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBJoin us for a sip (or more) of Elderflower liqueur! Learn the origins of the use of elderflower in everything from drinks to shoe-making! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Love Potion
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBAll you need is love...and plants! During this episode Tori shares the expected and unexpected ingredients in love potions. Join us if your ready to open your hearts and hold your stomachs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Bonus Valentines day episode - Wine Tasting with special guests
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOur first bonus episode and guest stars! Join us on Valentines day for a step by step introduction to wine tasting with 3 unique wines previously discussed on our Drunk Botany podcast! We taste a natural (and orange) wine, an organic wine and a botrytis (noble rot) wine! We discuss wine country and the secrets to a 38 year-long marriage as told by Taylor's parents! Happy Valentine's day everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anc...
Drunk Botany - Wine (Part 2)
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBPart 2 of our Drunk Botany wine episode! In this segment we dive into the process of wine making, as well as myths about wine aging, tasting, sulfites and health benefits! SOURCES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/science-behind-your-cheap-wine-180962783/ https://www.rawwine.com/the-wine/what-is-natural-wine/ https://uncorkedinitaly.com/5-common-misconceptions-about-natural-wine-in-italy/ https://thewinecoach.com/wines-drink-avoid-allergies-headaches-weight-loss/ https:/...
Drunk Botany - Wine (Part 1 )
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIndulge in a 2-part journey into the world of wine! We discuss the history of wine and grapes, as well as some tasting tips and unique types of wine! Part two will dive into how wine is made, and some myths you may have heard about wine! Join us to uncork those mysteries! SOURCES: https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2013/8/Grapes-A-Brief-History/#:~:text=Grape%20culture%20(or%20viticulture)%20is,the%20Nile%20Delta%20of%20Egypt. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-origin-of-wine/ ht...
Black Landscapes Matter
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn honor of Black History month, we discuss 3 influential African American landscape architects! Join us while we discuss the first black landscape architect (David Williston), the book "Black Landscapes Matter" and its author (Walter Hood), and Black Landscape Architect Network board member (Ujijji Davis Williams). SOURCES: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Black_Landscapes_Matter/a2baDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover https://dirt.asla.org/2020/06/24/interview-with-walter-hood-b...
Plants and Mummification
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBUnraveling a new episode, plants and mummification! Tori uncovers the process of mummification and the plants used. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Drunk Botany - Beer and Hops
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBTaylor and Tori get really into the many types of beers and the surprisingly few hops involved, while partaking a little too much. Join us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Earthworms
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBDig in to the wonderful world of Earthworms! Taylor discusses her (and Charles Darwin's) love of earthworms and all the things that make them unique and essential to life on earth! Get ready for a great journey down the 'tunnel' of knowledge! Don't 'cast' this podcast aside! SOURCES: Formation of Vegetable Mould - Charles Darwin THe Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Acheivements of Earthworms - Amy Stewart https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,,-1682,00.html https://austral...