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Every Plant Has A Story

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  • The Fabulous Fig

    May 16, 2023 · 54 min

    Episode 38: Our plant today is Fig and our guest is Dr. Lee Reich. Lee is a writer, horticultural consultant, and educator with graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture. Lee is a big fan of Figs (Ficus carica) and in this episode…

  • The Wild World of Hops

    December 4, 2021 · 55 min

    Welcome to the world of Hops, Humulus lupulus.  In this relaxed conversation with organic farmer and Hops grower Acadia Tucker, we discuss this unwieldy and happy to be alive plant. We touch briefly on the history of Hops, which like its…

  • Sensational Spilanthes

    June 18, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 36: Have you heard of Spilanthes? In this fun and informative interview with regenerative land designer, educator, facilitator, and Spilanthes fan Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss this  unique plant.  An herbal ally with a long…

  • Wheat- An Ancient Grain for Modern Times

    April 23, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 35: Did you know that Einkorn wheat is 27,000 years old? Wheat is one of the world's oldest grains and like it or love it, it's been part of human life for thousands of years. Learn about this long revered and recently reviled…

  • Tulsi Basil: An Herbal Ally for Our Times

    February 1, 2021 · 31 min

    Tulsi is a beautiful aromatic plant with strong medicinal qualities. In this interview with organic farmer Alena Steen of Night Heron Farm we learn how to propagate, grow, harvest, and utilize this lovely and revered plant.  Tulsi is…

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  • The Happiness Tree: Albizia julibrissin

    August 11, 2020 · 50 min

    Episode 33: Albizia julibrisson is one of my new favorite new trees. Commonly called The Tree of Happiness, Persian Silk Tree, and Mimosa, Albizia is native to Asia and a member of the Fabaceae family. I love its pink puffball flowers…

  • The Amazing Amaranth Family

    July 25, 2020 · 49 min

    Episode 32: Meet the broad and beautiful Amaranth family in this episode with farmer and seed saver Andrew McMillion. Andrew shares his experiences propagating and growing Amaranth and tells us about his favorite members in this low…

  • The Mighty Oak

    November 11, 2019 · 57 min

    Episode 31: Journey into the world of Quercus, the amazing Oak.  Horticulturalist Byron Joel is an avid Oak fan and shares his knowledge about Oaks from tiny acorn to robust tree. You'll learn about what Oaks need to grow well, the beauty…

  • Nettle- The Prickly Medicinal Herb

    May 3, 2019 · 35 min

    Episode 30: If you've ever wandered into a patch of Nettle, you probably remember its ferocious sting! But, did you know that Nettle is a nutritional powerhouse and herbal medicine rock star? Renowned for its tiny hairs and formic acid…

  • Meet the Geranium Family!

    August 31, 2018 · 51 min

    Episode 29: Robin Parer loves Geraniums. An avid horticulturalist, Robin started a nursery in 1983 with 32 Geranium plants. Thirty five years later, Robin's nursery contains over 650 members of the Geraniaceae Family. Robin has traveled…

  • The Lovely Loquat

    April 13, 2018 · 26 min

    Episode 28: Have you ever heard of Loquats? In this episode, farmer, educator, and author Ken Love talks about this sweet and prolific fruit tree.  Found throughout the world, Loquats (Eriobotrya japonica) are easy to grow and maintain…

  • Lovely Lavender

    February 23, 2018 · 51 min

    Episode 27: Learn about Lavender with farmer Lori Parr. Lori, aka Lavender Lori, farms Lavender in Western Montana on Rosalie Ranch where she distills her own brand of essential oils and hydrosols. Lori is also the author of the soon to…

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About the show

Learn about the botanical world one plant at a time. The Plant Report is a new educational podcast from Sustainable World Radio about plants, herbal medicine, heirloom seeds, ethnobotany and the human/plant relationship. Learn from experts and the plants. Thanks for listening to The Plant Report....Because Every Plant Has A Story.