The Plant Passion Podcast
Science
The goal of this podcast is to instill passion and inspiration for the wonders of all plants, in all people.
Location:
United States
Description:
The goal of this podcast is to instill passion and inspiration for the wonders of all plants, in all people.
Language:
English
Website:
https://the-3ps.castos.com
Episodes
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 6 'Summer Internship with Pennycress'
8/19/2022
In this week's episode of the Plant Passion Podcast, we learn a little bit more about an amazing newly domesticated crop called Pennycress (CoverCress). I spent this summer at Western Illinois University with mentors Dr. Winthrop Phippen and Tad Wesely learning about this amazing crops and the way that it is revolutionizing farming practices of the future. Hope you enjoy!
IPREFER: https://www.iprefercap.org
Internship page (my research): https://www.iprefercap.org/about/2022-undergraduate-research-experience/
CoverCress: https://www.covercress.com
News articles:
1. https://www.agupdate.com/illinoisfarmertoday/news/crop/pennycress-shows-potential-in-the-midwest/article_96cac3f2-e744-11ec-9da6-c7d8d3b23b91.html
2. https://kqeducationgroup.com/wiu-project-studying-impact-of-new-cover-crop/ (I am mentioned in this article)
Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube
Duración:00:16:50
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 5 'Fertilizing with Fallen Leaves'
11/9/2021
As we welcome fall and winter for 2021, the question on all our mind's is, "What should I do with all these leaves?!" Well, in this epidode, I do my best to explain the benefits of leaf litter and show how it can be utilized to our benefit. Leaves have many secrets to them and be more than just piles set out for the city to collect and dispose of.
Helpful papers for further information:
https://www.amnh.org/content/download/35188/518925/file/LifeInTheLeafLitter.pdf
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-spend-10-years/
https://virginiagreen.com/news/why-its-good-for-your-lawn-to-remove-fallen-leaves/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-leaf-litter-biodiversity/
Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube
Duración:00:18:19
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 4 'The Morton Arboretum'
9/12/2021
What an incredible experience. I got to go to the Morton Arboretum yesterday for the Undergraduate Open House, and it was the best experience of my life. I will include the link for all of the researchers down below, in case you would like to find out more about them or the work they are doing. Enjoy!
Scientific Staff at the Morton Arboretum: https://mortonarb.org/science/staff/
Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube
Duración:00:24:45
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 3 'Summer Garden '21'
9/3/2021
Hey everyone!
It has been too long. After this long summer of working and moving to a new place, I was finally able to get back on the podcast. I am super excited to share this week's episode with you all. I talk about some of the great successes and some not so great attempts in the garden this year. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to comment with some varieties that you love to grow in your gardens.
Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube
Duración:00:17:38
{PLANT RANT} ep. 1 'Ernsts Baobab Plectranthus'
1/29/2021
In this episode on the Plant Passion Podcast, the eyecatching and almost unbelieveable, "Ernst's Baobab Plectranthus" is in the spotlight. Joey B goes over some facts about where this plant came from, who first discovered it, and some tips for taking care of one.
*This plant is one that is sold at University Greens*
Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube
Duración:00:06:24