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PlantStories: The Modern, the old, and the crazy in between!

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Here at PlantStories, we want to tell the stories about all different types of plants, their uses, and their application to us in the modern world. We are going to cover everything from poisons to houseplants, so stay tuned!

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Season 6: Garden Flowers- Daffodils: That Which Cometh Early

July 23, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

A most famous flower hailing from Europe that is often used to represent a budding spring, Daffodils have been a staple decorative flower.  With little to no healing properties, it is somewhat surprising that this trumpet shaped bulb broke through the scene, but it's strength of will during cold seasons had made it a symbol of hope and prosperity.  Join us today as we discuss the daffodil. Traveling around most of the European and even some of the Asian and African continents, the daffodil ...

Season 6: Garden Flowers- Pansy: A Flower For Your Thoughts

June 16, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

When you think of garden plants, one of the first plants that probably comes to mind is the Garden Pansy, a three toned flower that often adorns outdoor landscaping spaces and Lowes stores.  And you'd be right to think that, because this flower has been bred for years as a beautiful addition to many home gardens and the subject of many myths.  Come listen to us talk today about the Pansy. Pansies have been a part of European conciousness for a long time.  Going all the way back to the Greek...

Season 6: Garden Flowers- Allium: Poofy Garlic Balls

June 09, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Allium is one of the more under rated garden flowers.  Great for yards with lots of grass and greenery, Allium can add a pop of color into any garden.  It's related to a plant that I personally love, Garlic!  Come join us today as we discuss Allium. Allium is a super cute flower that often gets pushed to the side in favor of more typical plants.  All different and sizes and colors, this plant produces a round ball of flowers at the top of a long stalk that can make a great addition to any g...

Season 6: Garden Flowers- Dahlias: The Floral Jewel of Central America

May 26, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Dahlias are often revered for their great beauty.  With their tall stocks and shockingly beautiful flowers, they are well known for being a very popular wedding and garden flower.  Finding their exact history proves to be a little bit more of a challenge. Initially hailing from Central America, the Dahlia was a popular flower for native populations of the area for many years.  Although it is difficult to decern it's exact origins, as the flower was not called Dahlias by native Central Ameri...

Season 6: Garden Flowers- Anemone: Not Just a Sea Creature

April 27, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Most people know about the Sea Anemone (how could you not if you've watched Finding Nemo), but they've gotten their name from the beautiful terrestrial Anemone.  Also known as the WindFlower, this is a flower that can open and close it's "petals".  Join us as we take a look at the beautiful bright anemone! Anemones are known for their varied and amazing color variety.  Used in gardens and sold in florist shops, it's well known across the world for it's delicate beauty.  It's had a variety o...

Season 6: Garden Flowers- Roses: La Vie En Rose

April 20, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Welcome to our latest season of PlantStories, Garden Flowers!  In an effort to reconnect with Spring, we're looking at some of the world's most famous garden flowers and what they mean to us.  Up first is the Rose.  The most classic of all flowers, it's been with us longer than most people can remember and has stood the test of time when it comes to representing flowers everywhere. So just how old is the rose?  We think you'd be suprised.  It's roots go straight back to our History of House...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Wine: A Love Affair with An Ancient Fruit

April 06, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

You might think that you know everything about wine.  But if our alcohol season has taught me anything, it's that nothing is like I remember it.  Made from a plant who's beginnings are much older than you might imagine, wine is a beverage we've been indulging in for thousands of years.  Join us this week as we talk about wine in our season finale! Wine is well known for it's associating with beautiful grape vines and the French.  But did you know that we can trace grapes back millions of ye...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Sake: Made with the Yeast of The West

March 23, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Maybe you've had some of that strong sake at your local Japanese restaurant.  Maybe you weren't a huge fan.  But like many other alcohols we've covered, there's so much more to sake than that.  It's been around for almost as long as rice and has a pretty intriuiging path to creation.  Come have a drink with us as we talk about sake. Sake is primarily made from rice, which is one of the most prevelant plant based foods on the planet.  Like how the people of Asia were able to adapt the rice t...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Sake: Made with the Yeast of The East

March 23, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Maybe you've had some of that strong sake at your local Japanese restaurant.  Maybe you weren't a huge fan.  But like many other alcohols we've covered, there's so much more to sake than that.  It's been around for almost as long as rice and has a pretty intriuiging path to creation.  Come have a drink with us as we talk about sake. Sake is primarily made from rice, which is one of the most prevelant plant based foods on the planet.  Like how the people of Asia were able to adapt the rice t...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Vodka: The Water of the Russians

March 15, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Ah, vodka.  Clearly the most malable and, I might argue, widely used distilled liquor.  Born in Eastern Europe, it has spread the world to become one of the most desirable drinks around.  But really, at what cost?  Join us today as we figure out just what vodka's been doing in it's international travels. Vodka is world renouned for it's ability to make a fabulous cocktail, be made cheaply and inexpensively, and most importantly it's ability to be made by potatoes.  For some it's a sipping d...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Gin: Juniper in the Limelight

March 08, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Gin is an especially botanical beverage, it's major selling point boasting the use of Juniper to make for a tasty beverage.  So where did it come from, and how did the famous Gin and Tonic come about?  Join us today as we talk about Gin, a European beverage infused with the taste of a strange conifer. Juniper berries aren't really berries.  Shocking I know.  So what are they, and why do we use them in a beverage?  Well their history makes them not as suprising a choice as you would think.  ...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Absinthe: Blessed By the Green Fairy

March 01, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Ever had questions about the beverage referred to as "The Green Fairy"?  The truth is absinthe has quite an exciting history, tied up in war, culture, and murder.  So join us this week as we take a dive into absinthe. For many people, the idea of Absinthe is probably only a distant memory still shrouded with myth.  Banned in the US until 2007, this green beverage made from the ever popular garden plant wormwood has made a resurgence in more recent times.  While wormwood might be quite unple...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Rum: Rum Diggity

February 22, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Oh ho, oh ho, a pirate's life for me!  Take a seat and swig a drink as we talk about the history of the sugarcane and how it pertains to the creation of Rum, one of the finest (and darkest) beverages around. *It now occurs to me that it's supposed to be Yo Ho... Don't judge me!!* When sugarcane turned out to produce those beautiful refined sugar crystals, who knew there could be other successful compounds on it's horizon?  Easy to reproduce, and quick to grow it changed the way we cook and...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Tequila and Mezcal: We've Got A Taste For Agave

February 08, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Most people who've sampled Tequila or Mezcal probably has an inkling that it comes from the Agave plant.  But just what is the agave plant, and how did we get from a large succulent to a clear strong alcohol?  Come party with us this week, as we talk about Tequila and Mezcal! For thousands of years, people have been using the Agave plant as a raw ingredient in it's native areas of Central America.  In fact, a drink was made from it that had such high importance there was not one, but two, g...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Brandy: Everbody's Got One

February 01, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Brrrrrrandy, you're a fine drink!  What a good time you will be!  A spirit made in many different parts of the world, brandy is another distilled form of alcohol that was popularized in Europe but has probably been around almost as long as distilling.  Join us as we dig into this episode on what constitues as a Brandy and the different kinds you might find throughout the world. Brandy made from wine?  Brandy made from Apples?  Brandy made from grapes?  What's the difference?  Turns out not ...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Whiskey: Also Whisky, possibly Whiskgee

January 25, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

For this weeks riveting episode of our Alcohol series, we explore just a little bit of the expansive world of Whiskey.  It's been around for a long time, and one of the more popular beverages from the birth of America (among many other things).   Come listen to me say the word whiskey in a bunch of ridiculous ways on today's episode of PlantStories! Whiskey is a distilled beverage that is made in many parts of the world.  Coming from a similar base as beer but with a much different taste an...

Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Beer: The Composition of The Classic Malt Beverage

January 11, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Even if you're not an alcohol drinker, you've probably encountered beer because of its permeating presence in many cultures.  It's another one of the top drinks that we consume and there are a ton of different varieties around the world.  Join us as we explore some of the history of beer and the plants involved with it.  Beer is one of the oldest human made concoctions, and has gone through quite a few transformations in it's time in the human consciousness.  The cereal grains used to make...

Holiday Special! Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Champagne: Party Classy, My Friends

December 28, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

On our second Holiday Special of this winter season, join us me as I butcher a bunch of French words trying to educate everyone about Champagne, one of the fanciest wines. Okay, I'm pretty sure most of us know that Champagne comes from the province of Champagne in France.  But do you know anything about Champagne?  Is it famous for anything other than wine?  And what makes Champagne so special anyway?  Today we are going to look into some of these questions, and answer a few you probably di...

Holiday Special! Season 5: Alcohol and Friends- Eggnog: Eggs and Booze, What A Combo

December 21, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

We're getting our cozy winter on, while we talk about the popular winter holiday drink Eggnog.  Turns out it has nothing to do with Yule and is pretty darn American (even if there are some European origins in there).  Join us as we discuss some of the wild history of Eggnog and the alcohol and plants associated with it! Eggnog... it's eggs.... and alcohol?  One of those love it or hate it beverages, Eggnog's origins come from a non alcoholic beverage made by Monks.  On this episode we talk ...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Echinacea: The Hedgehog Healing Flower

December 14, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Another season finale is upon us.  Echinacea has a pretty short history, and is an herb that grows exclusively in North America.  Most of it's history of use resides with Native Americans and so today we are going to talk about that history and some of the ways this plant was used as a multipurpose medicinal herb! Echinacea has a crazy amount of useful medicinal properties, and you've probably heard of it as a remedy for some of the symptoms of the common cold.  It turns out that this is on...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Calendula: The Baby Clock Flower

December 07, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Maybe the name Calendula sounds familiar to you, but you can't quite place it?  It's a common herb used to help soothe the skin, but we've been using it for quite a long time!  Join us as we talk about the history of Calendula, a plant that's sunny disposition is sure to brighten your day! Known for it's uncanny sense of time, the Calendula flower is a plant that produces many bright and cheerful flowers.  We've used in countless ways over the thousands of years we've known about it's exist...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Tea: A Long Steeped History

November 23, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Ah, yes.  We have finally arrived at one of my favorite subjects Tea.  With an incredibly rich history, tea is a famous beverage from across the world that seems to be common in vernacular of many parts of the world.  So just how did this beverage get it's start?  And where does it come from? Come and listen to me lecture for a full hour about Tea.  From it's beginnings in China, to it's current form in many of the different countries throughout the world, we will talk about how, who, and w...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Tea Tree: The Wonder Tree

November 18, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

If you've participated in any kind of aromatherapy you've probably heard the name Tea Tree thrown around quite a bit.  Where does the name Tea Tree come from and what exactly are the properties associated with it?  Today we explore some of these questions. Tea tree, another myrtle with incredible properties, has many many uses in our life.  From cleaning to colds, tea tree is well known as a multi-faceted plant with a pretty incredible list of uses.  Native to Australia, the discovery of it...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Sandalwood: Has Nothing To Do With Sandals??

November 09, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Sandalwood is probably one of the most common scents in the perfume world, known for it's woody smell.  So what is the deal with Sandalwood, and why is it so prized?  Today we are going to talk about what exactly Sandalwood is and why its one of the most popular scents we use in all kinds of products. Sandalwood has been around for quite a long time.  A semi-parasitic tree, its slow growing but has some incredible properties.  Especially important to cultures of Asia and the Middle East, it...

Holiday Special: Halloween- A Brief History of the Supernatural Harvest Time

October 27, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

It's that special time of year... Spooky Time!  In today's episode, we feature Halloween and it's history going from a old agricultural festival into the Americanized Halloween we know and love today.  Join us as we talk about the history of the Holiday, from spooky times to pumpkins! Do you know the story of Stingy Jack?  Where did the name Halloween come from?  Why did Halloween come to America?  These are some questions I try to answer in today's episode about Halloween.  From the beginn...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Eucalyptus: Smells Too Good To Be True

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Eucalyptus is one of the most marketable plants in the myrtle family, and for good reason.  It smells amazing, and even as a dried plant lasts a long time.  But did you know there are at least 660 species of Eucalyptus?  Only a handful of which you've probably even heard of?  Join us on today's episode of PlantStories where we discuss Eucalyptus and it's many forms! Eucalyptus is one of the oldest plants around.  It's even thought to have been on one of Earth's original supercontinents!  It...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Lavender: We Know You've Heard Of It

October 12, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

I know you've heard of this one, lavender is probably one of the most common names among household herbs!  And maybe it's because of this that lavender has soooo much to unpack.  Join us this week as we discuss the history and uses of lavender. The history of lavender goes back at least 2000 years, and has often had a place in the world of common herbs.  Favored by many popular people and providing quite a few uses as a home remedy for times of stress, its no surprise that it was held in hi...

Season 4: Common Herbs- Palo Santo: Better Off Dead

October 05, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Today's episode features some interesting information on Palo Santo, the wood of a tree from areas of Central and South America known for it's alluring citrus, mint, wood scent.  Join us this week for a look into this interesting plant with a rich history in an ancient history. Many people burn Palo Santo in a similar way to White Sage, in that they use it to purify a space.  But many people don't know it's history and where it comes from.  Only harvestable from naturally dead wood in the d...

Season 4: Common Herbs- White Sage: Just to Clear the Air

September 28, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this new Season, we're focusing on the herbs we love to use in common every life (that we don't eat).  This week we talk about White Sage, by far one of the most popular spiritual herb making it's rounds on Instagram right now.  Lend us your ear as we discuss White Sage, and it's history rooted in Native American culture, current pop culture, and cultural appropriation. White Sage is an incredible plant.  Known for it's silvery green "hairy" leaves, that feels soft, earthy, and welcoming...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Japanese Honeysuckle: Sickly Sweet Vine

September 22, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode of PlantStories, we talk about the cute plant Japanese Honeysuckle.  It's another woody vine that has some invasive fast growing tendencies, but also is a fan favorite for people to plant in their yard.  Join us as we talk about this week's invasive plant, the Japanese Honeysuckle in our Invasive Plants season finale. Plants originating in Asia definitely seem to captivate us, but like most others the Japanese Honeysuckle can really overtake native plants and habitats.  Almo...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Wisteria: The Invading Heaven

September 14, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Wisteria is a plant that can create one of the most beautiful types of atmospheres on Earth.  Known for it's beautiful draping flowers, the are often added to archways and trellises to add a beautiful scent and draping beauty to a yard or garden.  But that majesty can sometimes also be quite a nuisance.  Join us today as we talk about Wisteria! Some people don't know that there are actually a few types of Wisteria, including one native to North America.  However, it is the Japanese and Chin...

Wisteria: The Invading Heaven

September 14, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Wisteria is a plant that can create one of the most beautiful types of atmospheres on Earth.  Known for it's beautiful draping flowers, the are often added to archways and trellises to add a beautiful scent and draping beauty to a yard or garden.  But that majesty can sometimes also be quite a nuisance.  Join us today as we talk about Wisteria! Some people don't know that there are actually a few types of Wisteria, including one native to North America.  However, it is the Japanese and Chin...

Shoebutton Ardisia: Cute As Button, If Buttons Wanted Domination

August 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

With cute tiny flowers and berries as cute as a button, the Shoebutton Ardisia is the best definitely in the running for cutest plant on our invasive plant list.  But just what makes this cute plant such a pest?  Join us and find out, on this episode of PlantStories. Like many plants, this plant began as an ornamental that we valued for it's beautiful cute flowers and tiny button berries.  For a long time going unnoticed, more recently in 2020 we've noticed some of it's more invasive habits...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Shoebutton Ardisia: Cute As Button, If Buttons Wanted Domination

August 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

With cute tiny flowers and berries as cute as a button, the Shoebutton Ardisia is the best definitely in the running for cutest plant on our invasive plant list.  But just what makes this cute plant such a pest?  Join us and find out, on this episode of PlantStories. Like many plants, this plant began as an ornamental that we valued for it's beautiful cute flowers and tiny button berries.  For a long time going unnoticed, more recently in 2020 we've noticed some of it's more invasive habits...

Norway Maple: A Sneaky Fan Favorite

August 10, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

There are a lot of different places in the world where you've possibly seen a Norway Maple.  It's a tree capable of spreading itself far and wide even it's home territory.  Join us this week as we talk about this common plant with invasive traits. Known to stretch as far as Norway to Turkey in Europe, the Norway Maple was actually brought over quite early in the history of North America.  In most places, it is a popular ornamental tree with it's beautiful Crimson leaves that adorn neighborh...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Norway Maple: A Sneaky Fan Favorite

August 10, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

There are a lot of different places in the world where you've possibly seen a Norway Maple.  It's a tree capable of spreading itself far and wide even it's home territory.  Join us this week as we talk about this common plant with invasive traits. Known to stretch as far as Norway to Turkey in Europe, the Norway Maple was actually brought over quite early in the history of North America.  In most places, it is a popular ornamental tree with it's beautiful Crimson leaves that adorn neighborh...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- English Ivy: Ancient Symbol Politely Taking Over Your Yard

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

You've probably heard the name English Ivy if you're interested in plants, and you've definitely seen it.  English Ivy has long been a part of Western History, and is a quintessential symbol of nature.  Join us as we talk about English Ivy, where it comes from, and it's surprisingly invasive habits in the United States in the second episode of this week's double feature. English Ivy was known to the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, often used symbolically to represent their gods of immortalit...

English Ivy: Ancient Symbol Politely Taking Over Your Yard

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

You've probably heard the name English Ivy if you're interested in plants, and you've definitely seen it.  English Ivy has long been a part of Western History, and is a quintessential symbol of nature.  Join us as we talk about English Ivy, where it comes from, and it's surprisingly invasive habits in the United States in the second episode of this week's double feature. English Ivy was known to the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, often used symbolically to represent their gods of immortalit...

Purple Loosestrife: Not Very Loose But Medium Strife

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Purple Loosestrife appears to be a beautiful flower, part of a group of popular loosestrife plants.  But this plant's ability to create a massive amount of seeds in one season, gives it the ability to quickly spread far and wide.  Join us for the first episode of our double feature this Monday, Purple Loosestrife! Purple Loosestrife was initially brought to the United States by accident, and it's pretty pointed tapers of purple flowers made it seem harmless.  But this plant can take over we...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Purple Loosestrife: Not Very Loose But Medium Strife

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Purple Loosestrife appears to be a beautiful flower, part of a group of popular loosestrife plants.  But this plant's ability to create a massive amount of seeds in one season, gives it the ability to quickly spread far and wide.  Join us for the first episode of our double feature this Monday, Purple Loosestrife! Purple Loosestrife was initially brought to the United States by accident, and it's pretty pointed tapers of purple flowers made it seem harmless.  But this plant can take over we...

Cogon Grass: You came to watch me burn

July 20, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Cogon Grass looks relatively harmless, sometimes even pretty.  But it hides a history of murderous and invasive habits. Another plant introduced in an attempt to curb erosion, this plant's most dangerous trait is the fact that it can set entire hillsides on fire.  It can grow quickly and makes quick work of other plants by making difficult for them to survive at best, and burning them to a crisp at worst!  Come and listen to us talk about this interesting and terrifying plant, Cogon Grass. ...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Cogon Grass: You came to watch me burn

July 20, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Cogon Grass looks relatively harmless, sometimes even pretty.  But it hides a history of murderous and invasive habits. Another plant introduced in an attempt to curb erosion, this plant's most dangerous trait is the fact that it can set entire hillsides on fire.  It can grow quickly and makes quick work of other plants by making difficult for them to survive at best, and burning them to a crisp at worst!  Come and listen to us talk about this interesting and terrifying plant, Cogon Grass. ...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Kudzu: You Can't Cut Me Down!

July 13, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In the United States, Kudzu is a well known invasive plant.  Often known to be especially prevalent in the south, it is known to be particularly difficult and blankets entire areas.  But how did it get here and where did it come from?  Coming from humble origins in areas of China and Japan, it's a bit of a surprise that this plant has become such a nuisance to us. The plant has medical uses and can be eaten in a variety of ways.  It's known for beautiful purple fragrant flowers as well, an...

Kudzu: You Can't Cut Me Down!

July 13, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In the United States, Kudzu is a well known invasive plant.  Often known to be especially prevalent in the south, it is known to be particularly difficult and blankets entire areas.  But how did it get here and where did it come from?  Coming from humble origins in areas of China and Japan, it's a bit of a surprise that this plant has become such a nuisance to us. The plant has medical uses and can be eaten in a variety of ways.  It's known for beautiful purple fragrant flowers as well, an...

Season 3: Invasive Plants- Water Hyacinth: The Enchanting Invader

June 29, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Hyacinth plants are so beautiful aren't they?  So it's surprising to find out that water hyacinths are actually one of the world's most invasive plants!  Join us as we dive into this plant's incredible ability to grab all the attention wherever it goes. Water Hyacinth is a beautiful plant native to the Amazon and well known as an easy plant for water gardeners.  But this plant hides some massively destructive capabilities beneath it's attractive flowers and foliage.  Since it's beauty becam...

Water Hyacinth: The Enchanting Invader

June 29, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Hyacinth plants are so beautiful aren't they?  So it's surprising to find out that water hyacinths are actually one of the world's most invasive plants!  Join us as we dive into this plant's incredible ability to grab all the attention wherever it goes. Water Hyacinth is a beautiful plant native to the Amazon and well known as an easy plant for water gardeners.  But this plant hides some massively destructive capabilities beneath it's attractive flowers and foliage.  Since it's beauty becam...

Dangerous Foods: The Poison's At Your Table

June 22, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Have you ever heard a rumor about the danger of a food you eat all the time?  Today we are going to talk about some common foods that have dangerous qualities if not consumed properly.  Sometimes the foods we eat all the time feel so safe, that we don't even know they have dangerous properties.  Today, we often have policies and guards in place to ensure that the food we buy from stores are safe and healthy.  But there are quite a few foods that at the very least can make you sick, if not ...

Season 2: Dangerous Plants- Dangerous Foods: The Poison's At Your Table

June 22, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Have you ever heard a rumor about the danger of a food you eat all the time?  Today we are going to talk about some common foods that have dangerous qualities if not consumed properly.  Sometimes the foods we eat all the time feel so safe, that we don't even know they have dangerous properties.  Today, we often have policies and guards in place to ensure that the food we buy from stores are safe and healthy.  But there are quite a few foods that at the very least can make you sick, if not ...

The Manchineel Tree: The Killer of Conquistadors

June 15, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

What does the most dangerous tree in the world look like?  Pretty attractive actually.  But that's probably why it's so dangerous.  Join us this week as we talk about the Manchineel Tree, one of the most dangerous trees in the world. You're sitting in a tropical paradise, and you look over and see a cute little apple on the ground.  Intrigued and curious about the fruit, you pick it up and take a bite.  Little did you know as you bit into the sweet delicious fruit, that you're about to expe...

Season 2: Dangerous Plants- The Manchineel Tree: The Killer of Conquistadors

June 15, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

What does the most dangerous tree in the world look like?  Pretty attractive actually.  But that's probably why it's so dangerous.  Join us this week as we talk about the Manchineel Tree, one of the most dangerous trees in the world. You're sitting in a tropical paradise, and you look over and see a cute little apple on the ground.  Intrigued and curious about the fruit, you pick it up and take a bite.  Little did you know as you bit into the sweet delicious fruit, that you're about to expe...