Wet Your Plants

Cara tells us about NecroSearch International, a group of people who use plant (and other) sciences to help close cold cases. Emma tells us about Integrated Pest Management, a method of pest control that aims to not use pesticides. This one is a little longer, perfect for that long holiday drive!

Spend your money on plants that come back! We talk with Sam Mrozowski, a dedicated and knowledgeable Landscape Designer. This is going to make you rethink your garden and then make it better! 

Notes

Ideas for Cara’s yard:

Potentilla tridentata

Carex sedges

Native Plants of the Northeast by Donald J. Leopold, Timber Press

Sam’s dream garden:

Kentucky Blue Star

Seven-sons Tree

Aster

Grape hyacinths

Moosewood Maple

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Cara and Emma discuss the fickle temperament of every single Ficus Lyrata before Emma dives into the oldest potted plant on record and how terrifying it must be to move that thing. Cara then attempts to tackle thin layer chromatography and the hidden pigments within plants.

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Learn about mangroves and their salty leaves, and what tools Emma uses to keep all her plants looking good!

An episode where Cara and Emma synchronistically discuss the symbiotic relationships plants can have with other organisms. Also they talk about cats pooping in the house and spooky movies. 

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Learn about plants that go to bed and an experiment that answers the question "do plants eat dirt?" (Spoiler: no!)

Cara introduces how plants eat and drink and Emma shares her love of the cutest picture ever of the very largest terrarium.

Welcome Back to Wet Your Plants! We have some changes to share, and some kinks to still work out, but we are so happy to be back, and to have you back with us!

Learn about the corpse flower and its mysteries from Emma, and hear Cara teach us about the origin of plants.

Today, we answer questions from our raffle winners about their bamboo palms and recap our launch party. Thanks again to all who attended!

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This mini-episode highlights stories about plants from guests at our podcast launch party.

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