okay- we are back with a Drunk History style episode, this time brought to you by night time cold and flu medicine. I do actually believe getting to yap about victorian ladies and the history of the modern house plant industry DID heal me, so in some ways this episode might be medicinal... either way, if you like unhinged recaps of history, ferns, and victorian madness, you'll dig what we have going on here. Sources are quoted, but the bulk of this episode is from by brain to your ears....
Apr 30, 2025•19 min
Hello friends, and welcome back for a special (kind of chatty) episode of Rooted! We're talking about 2 infamous plant pranks, media literacy, my weird obsession with making hyper-specific power points as a child, and so much more. This one was recorded while I was still very much recovering from covid, so please be gentle with me! I am happy to report I am feeling much better now and will be easing back in to making episodes and content over the next few weeks. Thanks so much for sticking aroun...
Apr 01, 2025•10 min
This week we're digging into the magic of community by taking a quick peak into the Lagoon Fairy Tree (or Bush depending on who you ask) in Ireland. After being really sick for 2 weeks (and candidly really sad about what's happening with our Parks and Public Lands here in the US) this was a good reminder of what we can do when we work together. No action is too silly or too small when it comes to protecting our community. Thank you for being a part of mine. Support our public lands: https://www....
Mar 12, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In celebration of my birthday and the almost end of super dark days, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite pods and people- so I put together a playlist with most of them! Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZmoRRmjYE8njWal53on7Y?si=9hzYCUXTS_W-XubZF4IZWg&nd=1&dlsi=af2759387a494b6b Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for enterta...
Mar 05, 2025•21 sec
This week we're straying a bit from our typical content and following a few rabbit holes from across old episodes with some new friends- Dave and Julie of Grim Grotto! If you like folk magic, or just thinks on the darker side of history, you'll really like this one! Plus, if you stay to the end you'll get some bonus animal facts you didn't know you needed! HUGE thank you to Dave and Julie for lending their experiences and expertise to this episode! Be sure to follow them: Spotify Apple Instagram...
Feb 26, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In honor of attending PlantCon this weekend we're asking some BIG questions, like whhen did we start bringing plants inside? And why can't we all just be victorian women shuttered in our observatories slowly losing it? Find out how we came to be such good friends with ferns, and how the industry has changed over time in this week's episode! And, if you haven't already, be sure to check out PlantCon! Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! Y...
Feb 19, 2025•15 min
This week we're talking about the FREAKS of the Oak family, Cork oak! These bald beauties pop up in everything from high class wineries to old school science labs, and we couldn't be more perplexed by them. If you're into niche farming, weird growth habits, or just a big fan of oaks, you'll really dig this one! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_suber https://www.howcork.com/blogs/news/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-cork?srsltid=AfmBOooijUSIa_o-0tlOpN6ar2OC192_-s2Pqa_5gBFfug2BeW1GlA...
Feb 12, 2025•10 min
This week we're digging in to a sappy favorite- Maple! With history, folklore, and a dash of sweetness, this is one episode you wont want to miss! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple https://mapleandmoon.com/blogs/news/the-magic-of-the-maple https://www.maplelaboratory.com/culture.html https://www.curiousordinary.com/2021/08/momiji.html#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%20there%20is,and%20killing%20oni%20(demons) . https://yokai.com/momiji/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC104690...
Feb 05, 2025•12 min
To get us all in the swing of Valentines Day, I thought it wasa good time to review florigraphy! This way we can all carefully decode our bouquets and find out if they're from a secret admirer or a petty betty.
Jan 29, 2025•20 min
This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in! Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. Sources: https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8 https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/12/magical-uses-of-cloves.html https://medlineplus.gov/drugi...
Jan 22, 2025•12 min
This week we're back with another episode on a favorite in-season fruit- Oranges! If you want to learn more about how we cracked scurvy, color theory, or the botanist who liked oranges so much he turned he took a bunch of trees on a high sea adventure, we've got you covered. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit) https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-age-of-scurvy/#:~:text=These%20days%20we%20associate%20vitamin,limey%E2%80%9D%20for%20British%20sailors ). https://www...
Jan 15, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 90
To celebrate the start of 2025 and two years of Rooted, we put together a playlist of all of our...less structured.. moments. Here's to another year of research rabbit holes, weird questions, and lots of laughs! Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61OAKvIi4gNj8IOkAGcHGR?si=jue7BbPkS9OIFDrE_4htJQ&nd=1&dlsi=618f940d37f8464b Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *D...
Jan 09, 2025•28 sec
Starting off your New Year with a review of a few of the plants we discovered in the last 365 days. We're looking forward to another year of science and shenanigans in 2025! Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really...
Jan 01, 2025•21 min
We're off this week. As a holiday gift to you, we've rounded up episodes on our favorite family- nightshade! Scandal and secrets await, but don't worry- we'll be back next week to meet some new planty friends! Playlist link- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jzTiccF9vWxFumSoIJZ2W?si=82fO6Y_oSWu8uP00fzD8OA&nd=1&dlsi=542414269aaf48ba Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Dis...
Dec 26, 2024•26 sec
Pucker up and prepare yourself for an episode with bickering gods, long walks across hell, and cancer fighting action.
Dec 18, 2024•11 min
This week we're celebrating the holidays by reflecting on medicine of the victorian era.....think of it as the ghost of sickness past coming to remind you about all the wacky things people used to eat and rub all over themselves during cold and flu season.
Dec 11, 2024•23 min
This week’s episode kind of has it all- botanical metal band pleas, nature’s red flag, landscaping tips, old school roman ragers, and lightning! If you like the more eclectic episodes I think you’ll like what we’ve got going this week!
Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Since it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the US , we're taking a break! But we still wanted to keep you company on that long drive or day of cooking, so we put together a playlist focused on native plants and indigenous culture. After you give it a listen you'll have no shortage of fun facts to share at your feast. Playlist link : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6piMlJNQ0HGC9hPzeTzC6v?si=V_jG24YLQmKjih4jBiGepQ Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the interne...
Nov 27, 2024•31 sec
this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for... Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/ways-the-international-space-station-helps-us-study-plant-growth-in-space/ plants in space https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants_in_space...
Nov 20, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 85
This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you! Sources: https://davidrweiss.com/2021/07/07/the-gospel-of-pecans/ https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/tejas-legends-pecan-trees-best-friend.html https://www.mseecreative.com/blog/2021/4/16/the-legacy-of-the-pecan https://www.bgdailynews.com/community/the-folklore-of-plants-pecans-are-the-nuts-of-wealth/...
Nov 13, 2024•9 min
This week we're baking pies and digging into a favorite fall fruit- Apples. Sources: https://www.honeybeewild.com/journal/apple https://www.asec.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/folklore.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider_apple https://www.maineforestry.net/grafting-apple-trees#:~:text=Some%20cultivars%20(varieties)%20of%20plants,only%20be%20reproduced%20by%20grafting . https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/apple-folklore-fairy-tales-myth-and-magic/ ht...
Nov 06, 2024•21 min
This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered. Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Peter,_Pumpkin_Eater https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins https://www.agfoundation.org/news/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQj...
Oct 30, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 78
If you've ever gotten lost in the woods, this week's plant might just be to blame. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrwurz
Oct 23, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 81
This week we're talking freaky fruit and greedy armor with our podcast pals at Frenndiagram! If you like this episode, be sure to check out our crossover chat on their show where we discuss the 2023 film "Evil Does Not Exist." Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies...
Oct 16, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 83
This week we're digging up some of the monster's we've already covered on the show..Vampires, Werewolves, and so many other terrors await. Listen if you dare! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DuMSmgy1Qlbvmtu5pnBG8?si=OfgSoXbwTtGjCR7J-KqI3Q Henbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55Qi3TarCWygqtWeyGSH94?si=8167321180904f73 Wolfsbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AtMJlGBuvy4AoTxFaS0DD?si=9fdcf2bc91ff451c Garlic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hNbpchjsnWRpp0U3tYKZQ?si=5...
Oct 09, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 79
This week we are continuing our monster mash mini-series by taking a closer look at an ancient trend to die for- mummies! https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/online/mummification/materials.html#:~:text=The%20trees%20that%20may%20have,%2C%20and%20(Aleppo)%20pine.&text=The%20gum%2Dresins%20are%20probably%20myrrh.&text=It%20has%20been%20found%20in,packages%2C%20and%20refuse%20embalming%20material. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collec...
Oct 02, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This week we're kicking off our halloween mini-series with a carnivorous plant filled with mysteries, drama, and fly goo- Venus fly traps! If you like episodes heavy on the fun facts, or when I go off script, this one is for you! Sources: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytrap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap#Proposed_evolutionary_history https://gardenofgodsandmonsters.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/bite-me-aphrodite-dionaea-muscipula/commen...
Sep 25, 2024•14 min
This week we're taking a closer look at a bloom you've probably never seen- Black Bat Flower. As we start slipping into spooky season, it felt like the best time to share about this bad ass bloom with petals so dark it looks like something Morticia Adams would grow. If you like things that are dark, spooky, and maybe a little misunderstood, this one's for you. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3922119/ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/Tacca-ch...
Sep 25, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Today we are talking about our first aquatic plant and one of my very favorites- Marimo...Get ready for cool origin stories, my newest proposed podcast field trip, and a whole lot of cute aggression. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marimo https://mossballpets.com/blogs/news/unmasking-the-mysteries-of-moss-ball-pets#:~:text=The%20world's%20largest%20(and%20oldest,is%20over%20200%20years%20old! https://mossamigos.com/blogs/marimo-moss-ball-facts/japanese-marimo-balls https://kiryoku.it/en/m...
Sep 18, 2024•6 min
today we're asking the TRULY important questions again- can plants feel? Do they know we love them? Find out the answers along with me in this week's episode!
Sep 11, 2024•22 min
