It's an all autumn affair as we dive into the history of the jack-o'-lantern, the pros and cons of pumpkin patches, growing your own pumpkins at home, and try to guess the weight of the largest pumpkin in Katharine's yard.

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Covid Catchup

Treemendous has gone remote! We're back in the saddle talking about the long and frustrating delay, exciting life changes, adapting to a new recording setup, and getting back into the groove of regular content.

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Holiday Plants

We learn the abridged history of Christmas trees, a primer on the origin of poinsettias with some tips for taking care of them in the Pacific Northwest, and why mistletoe may actually be horrible. Afterwards we review our 2019 in podcasting and talk about the future of Treemendous.

"Even the most humble gift, if given with love, will be acceptable in his eyes."

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Etymology and Nomenclature

Where do plant names come from? Where does the word "plant" come from? Who decides how things get named? We discuss it all while playing a new game called NAME THAT PLANT!

PLUS: Favourite plants and a deep dive on a major metropolitan city build on a foundation of greenery and nature.

Species

• Arecaceae


• Nymphaeaceae


• Solanum tuberosum


• Euphorbia milii


• Acer saccharum


• Cannabaceae

"Whatever men may say, our wilderness flourishes as a garden, and our desert springs like a green field."

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Poisonous Plants

Green means go, baby! This week we figure out which common foods and snacks can kill you, what to look out for in an everyday garden, a fresh edition of Untitled Treemendous Game Show™, and a brand new jingle!

Species

• Lily of the Valley


• Dieffenbachia


• Hydrangea


• White Hemlock


• Giant Hogweed


• Poison Ivy

Resources

• The Alnwick Garden

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#OffTopic

The Computer Has it Wrong

No we're not dead, yes it's been a while! We're back with an #OffTopic episode of LOST trivia for Brady - the worlds #1 LOST fan. Can he go 16/16?

Warning: Spoilers, duh, for the first few seasons of LOST.

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Alcohol

We set the record straight and then talk about some plants that can be turned into alcohol. Was it a good idea to get drunk while recording? Come on in and find out!

Species

• Agave → Tequila


• Wormwood → Absinthe


• Grapes → Wine


• Hops → Beer

And now for the bonus round!

• Wine and fruit juice → Brandy


• Sugar cane and molasses → Rum


• Rice → Sake


• Potato → Vodka

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#OffTopic

We Disagreed on Who Would Burn the House Down

Testing our new audio setup with an #OffTopic episode and playing a game called Who's More Likely To?

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Herbs

We talk about growing and preserving herbs, edible flowers, watering plants in general, and starting a garden on your apartment balcony!

Bonus: Our first recurring segment!

Species

• Basil


• Garlic


• Juniper Berries


• Parsley


• Cilantro

Resources

• The Cooks Herb Garden by Jeff Cox & Marie-Pierre Moine

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House Plants

We talk about common house plants and how to care for them!

Species

• Peace Lily


• Croton


• Pork and Beans Succulent


• Air Plant


• Snake Plant

Resources

• Plant Kween on Instagram


• Jamie's Jungle on Instagram


• Hilton Carter on Instagram

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