In Defense of Plants Podcast
1) Ep. 368 - Bumblebees and their Habitat
If we care about organisms like bumblebees, we need to protect and restore their habitats and plants are that habitat. In this episode we hear from Senior Program Officer, Communications Lead, WWF Nor...Show More
2) Ep. 553 - Soil Microbes & Desert Plant Restoration
Deserts present a unique set of challenges to plants, especially when you are trying to restore them to the landscape. Drought, heat, soil salinity and more can make desert plant restoration seriously...Show More
3) Ep. 552 - Native Plant Seed Supply Chain
One of the biggest hurdles to native plant gardening is sourcing native plants. Whereas nurseries are starting to fill the demand, it is nevertheless difficult to keep up with demand. Sourcing seed fr...Show More
4) Ep. 551 - Sagebrush, Pitcher Plants, & Leaf Microbiomes
Microbes are everywhere and studying them isn't always easy, but microbial ecology is a vitally important field. Microbes influence the world around them in numerous ways and trying to understand how ...Show More
5) Ep. 550 - For the Love of Flowers (feat. Sam Tallent)
People are drawn to plants for various reasons and that is why I wanted to talk with stand up comic and author Sam Tallent. From his early days hauling rocks out of his mom's garden to his desire to b...Show More
6) Ep. 549 - Advocating for Fallen Leaves
Fallen leaves provide habitat to countless organisms and maintain crucial ecosystem processes. At the same time, convincing people to keep leaf litter on the landscape is a serious challenge. Leaving ...Show More
7) Ep. 548 - Gall Wasps & Their Host Plants
Galls are among the most remarkable biological structures on our planet. The organisms that produce them are also extreme diverse and contribute a bewildering amount of biomass to their habitats. Some...Show More
8) Ep. 547 - Ancient Tree Stories
Have you ever looked at an old tree and wondered what stories it could tell? If so, this is a conversation for you! Dr. Valerie Trouet returns to the podcast to talk about her wonderful collaborative ...Show More
9) Ep. 546 -Botanical Art Connects People to Plants
Botanical art and science truly feed off of one another. A good botanical artist must understand their subjects to do them justice which fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the plants,...Show More
10) Ep. 545 - The Dynamics of Kelp Forest Ecology
Kelp forests are among the most important marine habitats on our planet. They impact our lives in countless ways whether we realize it or not. To protect and restore kelp forests, we must first unders...Show More