Surprise! In this long-overdue episode of Fancy Plants Podcast, Cris, Sue, and Amanda catch up after a three-year hiatus. We talk about our lives and what's been happening, but if you only want to hear about plants, skip ahead to 18:20. :D And, we just really want to say thank you to everyone who truly became our friends along the way. We still get emails and messages and are so happy to have been a help and maybe even given you a laugh or two. Until next time, Cris, Sue, and Amanda ★ Support th...
May 06, 2025•50 min
Cris, Sue, and Amanda attempt to get to their main topic but instead get stuck on Christmas plants. Many other useless facts are to be found in this episode, except our surprise deep-dive into forestry where the ladies discuss useful facts.
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min
What is it like to work around plants? Sue and Amanda talk about their experiences working in horticulture. Cris unboxes a very special plant that was in no way neglected on her shelf for four months.
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Cris, Sue, and Amanda talk about fall prep and what plants you need to think about when you have pets. Oh, and will they ever all agree on how to pronounce 'kalanchoe'?
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr
Full disclosure: This was recorded at the end of August, but here we are! Cris, Sue and Amanda do a looooong catchup and then answer the question: How do you tell how old a plant is? Join for laughs and planty fun!
Oct 14, 2021•58 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda make it back into the studio to talk about Plant Hack Fails. But first, the ladies talk about root rot and what you can do about it.
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Despite all the mic bumping, Cris, Sue, and Amanda unbox Sue's Pon pot then discuss Living Walls large and small. Made up phrases this episode: 'Mass mot' and 'Crooks and nannies'. Enjoy!
May 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda answer listener Stephanie's propagation question, then do some knowledge sharing about plants that are the base for some of our favourite spirits. Content warning: Please note that this episode contains general discussion about alcohol and drugs that may be discomforting to some listeners. This discussion begins at approximately the 30 minute and 10 seconds mark and continues to the end of the episode. Individual listener discretion is advised. ★ Support this podcast on Patr...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss plants that aren't really their favourites, and then share information about more plants that changed the world. From history to birth control to hitting the road, this episode covers all sorts of topics!
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min
After discussing ways to grow plants indoors using different methods, Cris, Sue and Amanda get into putting together indoor greenhouses. Straight up great advice in this episode! Also, do you know what a fear of topographical maps is called? Cris wants to know.
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda are back on track and discuss the act of hardening off plants as you get ready to send them outdoors for the growing season. Then, the FPP ladies discuss what they feel are ugly plants. But are plants ever really ugly?
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min
We are so sorry for this episode. OK, now that that's out of the way, Cris, Sue and Amanda welcome Al and Kasper from The Cultured Guitarist to take a plant quiz. As far as maturity ratings go, this one's pretty low so if that's your thing put the littles to bed and get ready to laugh until you cry. Or just cry. We're not sure. We do know that we've invented a new band name, a new fertilizer, and a new way to choose edible plants if you're lost in the forest so listen in for these and other grea...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda talk about living in Northern Alberta and its unique sunshine situation. Then, after discussing plants they want to propagate, the ladies review plants in movies. Maybe Amanda cries. You'll have to listen to find out!
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr
OK well to be honest, Cris, Sue and Amanda put the digressive in digressive chatter in this episode. Spring fever has kicked in so the FPP ladies may have some trouble staying on topic (for example, Cris goes down a 5 Minute Craft rabbit hole) but there actually is some cool info about growing edible plants indoors... you just have to stick around for the gems.
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda go over some finer points of seed starting supplemented by the age-old question: Does fertilizer dumped in your bra increase your cup size? Then, stick around as the ladies take tours of their homes and plants while pointing out next-level indoor plant tips to help your indoor plants be their best selves. Soon-to-be-permanent disclaimer: Adult content ahead.
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr
Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss what assumptions people make when they find out you are a plant collector and then dig deep into plant things that they used to do. Again, we are throwing out the adult content warning for this episode. We are feisty this month.
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The Fancy Plants Podcast ladies are back! In this episode, Cris, Sue & Amanda catch up, talk about starting hot pepper seeds, reveal plants they bring home to die, and discuss three very weird plants. Fair warning: There is some adult-only content in this episode.
Mar 02, 2021•58 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss moving plants in the cold Canadian winter, Amanda's garden plans, and then talk about Plant Apps they love or that maybe didn't quite meet expectations.
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda welcome their friend Sacha on the show to ask some really great questions that the FPP ladies wouldn't think to answer. Included: what's being planted for spring, latest plant losses, and plant nostalgia. Enjoy!
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The FPP ladies share with you how to fight fungus gnats, discuss how to pronounce 'diatomaceous earth', and then get into some fact sharing about three plants that changed the world.
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We're back! Join Cris, Sue and Amanda as they share their own plant-related goals for the year before making predictions for what will be happening in the plant world in 2021. Also, does Amanda nearly pass out laughing? Yes. Listen in to find out why.
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
With only one month to go until Christmas Eve, Sue is in the North Pole talking to Santa about great gifts for plant lovers. Join in with Cris, Sue and Amanda to find that perfect gift for the plant fanatic in your life.
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Cris and Amanda welcome Alix to the show as our first 'Newbie Qs' guest. Newish to plants, Alix peppers the hosts with questions that any new plant lover might love to know. The group also plays plant doctor and diagnoses a plant with a sad leaf.
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Yves is back for Vivariums Part Two! Cris, Sue and Amanda talk with Yves about plants that go great in vivariums, but first the hosts and guests... end up probably owing Santa an apology. We'll let you be the judge of that.
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min
What started out as a single episode turned into two! Cris, Sue and Amanda sit down with returning guest Yves Bernier to talk about vivariums for beginners. Also included is who got what new plants, and we welcome our first swearword on the show.
Nov 03, 2020•59 min
Today's special guest was unceremoniously awoken from slumber and coerced down to the FPP studio by his wife Cris, where, along with hosts Sue and Amanda, he discusses what it's like being a plant spouse. Tune in for advice, negotiation, and laughs all around.
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Cris, Sue, and Amanda have just had a shipment of Hoya arrive. Listen as they introduce their new plant friends and talk about the ins and outs of importing plants.
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Yves Bernier joins Cris, Sue and Amanda to talk about carnivorous plants and a tiny bit about vivariums. Also included is a confession about plants that the group has killed lately, the orchid fence that Yves built, and a discovery that all four of these plant lovers once held the same job.
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Cris, Sue and Amanda start with a small IG rant, discuss Calgon plants, and a few of the ladies laugh until they cry. Then, the trio performs surgery on a White Knight Philodendron that, frankly, they should probably have not have done on air but here we are. Have a listen to probably the most chaotic episode of FPP so far!
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Too much coffee and not enough sleep for the FPP ladies! Cris, Sue and Amanda talk about new growth on their plants even though it's the first day of fall today. Then, follow along as they answer a random plant quiz (https://www.abc.net.au/life/indoor-plants-quiz/12012312), when they certainly do not score 100%.
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr
