Chris Fehlhaber joins the cast of the podcast and brings with him his friend Lucy Dinsmore, the warm hearted horticulturalist to talk about (among other things) women in horticulture.
John sits down with GIS specialist Ben Nyberg to talk about how drones are being used to change the way scientists are conserving rare flora and fauna. Hawaii is known for a high rate of endemism, because of this, rare species can be difficult to locate. Drones are now changing where scientists can go and what they can do.
John's wife, Susana Struve is joining the podcast this season as a co-host(ess). Learn a little bit more about the crazy adventures she and John have had together and have also had apart.
The long wait is over as John welcomes us into season five and lets everyone know what to expect. Lots of big things on the way of course, so sit back and enjoy the ride- welcome to season five!
John talks about the upcoming season and what it was to lose Emma.
John sits down with one of Don Leopold's grad students and talks about their research on green roofs with marginal plants. Plant nerd stuff galore today. :)
Dendrologist Dr. Don Leopold drops by to talk about some of our favorite native trees and how they can be used in the landscape.
Can Hip Hop save the world? Can it bring new people to the field of Forestry and horticulture? Well, today's guest thinks so and is living proof of it. Tune in to a different kind of show today.
One of our favorite friends of all time; Nadine Phillips to stop in and talk about one of her favorite topics- Forest Bathing. Is nature important to you? Should it be? Spoiler alert: you do!
Should we consider ecology while designing a landscape? Well we think so and this week we've invited Landscape Designer Jessi Bloom to talk about it with us. In her book "Creating Sanctuary" she delves into what makes a space 'sacred' and how you can do the same in your landscape. Join us as we talk about an important topic in landscape design.
John reminisces his childhood growing up in Ohio and visiting the natural areas of the state with Naturalist Jim McCormac. Jim is now retired from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, but he will always hold a love for the flora and fauna of the Buckeye State.
Author and Director of Horticulture at the Des Moines Botanical Garden Kelly Norris drops by to talk about 'style' in the garden.
You know him as David Mizejewski, Naturalist for the National Wildlife Federation and Author of Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other backyard wildlife, but we know him as 'Dave' fellow podcasting nerd, D&D player and Elf Quest aficionado- not to mention Star Wars fan(atic). Join us for a journey through it all including some great information about the NWF's "Gardening for Wildlife" month and lots of things to look for in the updated version of his book.
Our good friend John Manion drops by to talk about the upcoming Birmingham Botanical Garden Native Plant Conference being held this month. Fascinating topics, speakers and field trips await you in Birmingham! Oh, we drop a little plant knowledge along the way as well.
John sits down with new friend to the Show Alan Branhagen and they have a conversation about some of the best natives for Midwest gardens.
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Gardening Author Thomas Christopher has written and co-authored a number of fine books about gardening. Join us today as Preston and John sit down with him and learn a little bit more about Tom and what drives his passion.
Long time friend of the show, Dr. Dawn Sherry drops by to chat about this year's conference. The field trips, the speakers and most of all, the companionship.
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Noted Horticulturist and Author Christopher Woods talks about his passion for gardening and his new book covering some of the best new gardens of the world.
John & Preston have been wanting to do a show on water gardens for sometime. This is the last episode of season 3 and will hopefully get you started on your own little water project.
One of our industry's 'up & comers' drops by for a chat with John & Preston. Taylor Williams owns 'Will Garden' and we talk design, maintenance and having the right experience for the job.
John attended the 'Poster Session' at Cullowhee this year where each recipient is required to do a poster explaining their work.
We like to highlight some emerging professionals in the Green Industry on our show to give them an opportunity to share new research and insight they are bringing to our community. Tonight Preston sits down with a friend and former student, Mr. Owen Washam to talk about his research focusing on carnivorous plants.
Preston's new friend Felder Rushing sits down with John and he for a conversation about taking the time to enjoy your garden.
John & Jesse sit down with Professor James Hitchmough, Head of Department of the School of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield.
Andrew Moore is here to talk about his James Beard nominated book "Paw-Paw, America's forgotten fruit.
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