Vera's Seedy Place

Plants and Pollutants

October 26, 2023 18:50 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MB

Can plants clean your home of air pollutants? Well you'll either have to read a 22 page document or listen to this podcast. Episodes are posted every Thursday and every other Monday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Cows: Balancing Sustainability and Impact

October 12, 2023 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MB

Today, we're talking briefly about the world of dairy and cattle farming, addressing the environmental concerns often associated with this industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Deforestation and Forest Degradation

September 28, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

Today, we're tackling the critical topic of deforestation and forest degradation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

CRISPR Cas9

September 14, 2023 15:16 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

Learn briefly howCRISPR Cas9 is being used in various applications. With great power comes great responsibility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Modern Foods: Golden Rice

August 31, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.69 MB

Welcome to another episode of Modern Foods, where we explore the fascinating stories behind our favorite foods. Today, we're talking about Golden Rice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Modern Foods: Broccoli and Cauliflower

August 17, 2023 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MB

Welcome to another episode of modern foods where we explore the fascinating stories behind our favorite foods. Today, we're diving into the world of broccoli and cauliflower. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Modern Foods: Bananas

August 03, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MB

Welcome to the first episode of my Modern Foods, where we'll be explaining the fascinating stories behind our favorite foods. Today, we're talking about bananas. Gwyn Stephanie's favorite. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Phenology

April 05, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MB

Phenology not to be confused with phenology is a branch of science that studies relationships between periodic biological events and seasonal temperatures. Come learn more about Phenology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Pizza is a Vegetable

March 29, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MB

Learn a quick backstory on how tabloids went wild after regulation change in the amount of tomato paste that can be used to make a pizza. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Peat Moss

March 16, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MB

What the heck is Peat moss? I have the answers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

We don't Talk About Cilantro

March 02, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MB

Have you ever wondered why Cilantro tastes disgusting? I have the answers here or I guess theories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

America Runs on Corn

February 16, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB

How many uses does corn have, and why is there so much of it? Did answers on today's podcast about Corn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Where Does Power Come From?

February 09, 2023 00:51 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Have you ever wondered where your power comes from and how it's made? Well, if you haven't, today is the day. Come learn Where power comes from. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Kernza: Intermediate Wheatgrass

January 19, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

A fairly new powerboat crop that has the potential to change the agriculture industry and my choice in pancake mix. 🥞 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Hummingbird Moth

January 05, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MB

It's a bird, it's a plane.. It's a Hummingbird Moth. It's easy to be tricked when some creatures look similar. Come learn with me on my journey for knowledge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

African Baobabs Tree

December 22, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.6 MB

What happening to the African Baobabs tree? Based on the research I've done, we still don't know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Cranberries

December 08, 2022 23:24 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MB

Did you know cranberries don't grow in water?? Now you do. Come learn with me on my journey for knowledge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

The Parasite

November 29, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

This aphid-like bug has destroyed many vineyards and ruined the grape industry in the mid-19th century listen so you can "Name that Bug". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Green Washing

November 15, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MB

A brief summary on Green Washing and it's pros and cons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

The Great Carbon Exchange

November 01, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

With changing times comes more terms we gloss over. Come learn about carbon neutral shipping, carbon offsets, and carbon credits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Sustainbilty and Other Things

October 29, 2022 21:03 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

A nice conversation about sustainability and other things with Amodiswa. Join me on my next interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Toilet Paper

August 18, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

You guessed it I'm talking about Toilet Paper. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

TP or not to TP

August 18, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

You guessed it I'm talking about Toilet Paper. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vera049/support

Carnivorous Plants

August 05, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MB

A passion, a crayola, and a mic come listen and learn a little about 2 unique carnivorous plants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Vera's Top 5

July 21, 2022 14:08 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

I ramble about my top favorite plants. What's yours? Message me on Instagram to tell me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Ok Orchid

July 07, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MB

Today's episode is about orchids and only orchids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Bromeliad

June 02, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

Quick episodes to tell you all you need to know about Bromeliad. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Pollen

May 19, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Today's episode is about pollen and all it's golden glory. Come learn a bit about pollen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Here's the Tea

April 21, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MB

Join me as I ponder how to start a tea garden indoors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Tap That!

April 14, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Today we'll be talking to Jason from Wiacomsina bitu Maple Syrup. Tell me what you think about this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

S.N.A.P

April 07, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.88 MB

Did you know if you have SNAP you can buy seeds, and edible pacts with SNAP? Well I just learned that and thought you all would like to know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Tap That

April 07, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MB

Filler. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vera049/support

The Journey of a Plant

March 24, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MB

This story one is about growth, change, and a bean. If you like this story let us know on Instagram. Big thanks to my friend Josh for narrating this story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

How it's Made: Cotton

March 10, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

You guessed it! Today, I'll be talking about how cotton is made, from plant to product. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Season 3 Intro

March 07, 2022 04:50 - 27 seconds - 246 KB

Season 3 should be interesting. Hopefully full of guest, experimental episodes, and new information. Welcome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Roses are Red,Violets are Blue

January 27, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

I'm not talking about caplets but I am talking about roses. This episode talks briefly about rose care and rose color symbolism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

How to Start a Garden

January 26, 2022 15:25 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MB

Tips and things to think of when you want to start your own garden. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Of Mushroom and Men

January 17, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MB

Here is a podcast episode of loosely related topics from mushrooms to bananas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Pest and Disease

January 13, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

Here is an episode about bugs and diseases. Working on recording struggles and audio will return to normal on the next episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Lawns: Native Plants

January 06, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Part two of a my series Lawns discuss the need for pollinators and their benefits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Lawns: Why they Suck

January 03, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

This episode is about why I think lawns suck along with supporting facts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

An Apple Out of this World

December 30, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

Move aside Johnny Appleseed, Bruce Baritt is coming through with the revolutionary Cosmic Crisp. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Poinsettia

December 27, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

A plant fit for a competition. This is a bonus episode about Poinsettia a plant that is a descendent of a 6' plant from Mexico. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Almost Lighter Than Air

December 23, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Air Plants and basic care --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Just Keep Glowing

December 21, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

Starting Season 2 off on a bright note with the topic of bioluminescent plants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Plant Pandemic

December 09, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MB

Have you been sucked into buying houseplants and baking bread? Learn the psychology behind our new obsession with plants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

My Name Is?

December 06, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MB

How do plants get there name? Come listen to find out how plants get their name. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Walt's Cold Hardy Citrus v.2

December 02, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MB

Cold Hardy Citrus is in the works for Zone 6 and here's a quick run down on how the project is going so far. Check out The Fruit Forum Topic: Long Term Cold Hardy Citrus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Calathea

November 25, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MB

Calathea- Learn a little bit knowledge to get you in the right direction to take care of Calathea. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support

Caladium (Elephant Ears)

November 22, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB

Today's topic is... Elephant ears! One of the coolest indoor outdoor plants I know and don't own. Learn how to take care of your Elephant Ears. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vera049/support