Celebrating the Bond Between People and Plants
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Welcome to ‘Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers,’ we are here to introduce you to some professionals that have interesting and diverse careers and the journey they took to get there. These plant professionals do everything from teaching people about the natural world, unlocking the secrets of DNA, and traveling the world to save unique species. Explore the journey, by listening to the episode that matches your interest, or mirrors your journey towards a STEM career.
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A WAY TO GARDEN is the horticultural incarnation of Margaret Roach
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'Columbus! Something New' is a podcast with a mission: connecting you to all things local!
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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.
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It's one thing to listen to doom and gloom about food and fertilizer shortages, skyrocketing prices, the cost of living, or your job being outsourced overseas or eliminated due to automation. It's another thing to hear practicable, immediately actionable advice from experts who can help you reduce the fear, anxiety, and burden of these problems. Tune in now to the Surviving Hard Times Podcast with Richard Jacobs.
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GardenDC is the award-winning podcast all about gardening in the greater Washington, DC, and Mid-Atlantic area. Hosted by Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine (www. WashingtonGardener.com). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support
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Home of Houseplants is presented by Jo Howski, an avid collector of weird and wonderful indoor plants, in particular aroids. Jo interviews all manner of guests that have some nexus to indoor plants, across Australia. This podcast is not about providing advice on practical problems, but seeks to find out more about the interesting characters who play some role in the wonderful world of houseplants, from the hobbyist, the owner of a specialist indoor plant shop or even the owner of a huge priv ...
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Our landscapes have many functions; they add beauty to our surroundings, provide a place to recreate, reduce stress, and clean and cool the surrounding environment. They also provide pollen and nectar for pollinators and provide habitat for birds. Keeping It Green is a weekly podcast in which Penn State extension educators talk with ornamental plant professionals and enthusiasts who add beauty and function to our landscapes. Topics will range from design, installation and maintenance, plant ...
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The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion ...
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In this podcast, Aidan Donnelly is in discussion with numerous guests to get insights into their journey, their highs and lows, their management styles, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Most of Aidan’s time has been spent focusing on the financials of these companies but what is more fascinating to him is how companies operate, how the entrepreneurs started them, and the business people/managements who run them. But as with most things, a work/life balance is essential, so it ...
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Blog Posts Cover art photo provided by Vanessa Ives on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanessaives
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A new, radical channel posting original radio drama series on a weekly basis focused on the plights of women.
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Listen to hear about all the exciting events and things to do in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
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Join a 20 year resident of Oahu as he goes around and explores the happenings and sights in Hawaii. Some podcasts will be dealing with local events some will be places. Some episodes will be geared towards residents and some geared towards tourists. In any case come along with me and enjoy the sights and sounds of a place that people save for a life time to visit for 10 days. I get to live here and need to enjoy it more.
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Current events and topics in St. Louis
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Enjoy America from sea to shining sea through our wonderful history, culture, food, and sights. Enjoy America like a tourist and rediscover why it's great to be an American.
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31: Episode 31. Barry and Fergal Doyle co-owners of Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven
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Well summer is definitely upon us, so the timing of this chat couldn’t be better. On this episode we have brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle who are co-owners of Arboretum. Barry is CEO and Fergal is chief commercial officer. Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is a second generation, family-owned garden and lifestyle retailer. The multi award-winning busi…
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The first Arboretum San Antonio community input workshop is August 19 at the Mission Library 3134 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.By David Martin Davies
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Best of Bridging Philly: Finding the right therapist | The Awbury Arboretum
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Navigating the mental health care system is a challenge for the most experienced of patients, but what about people looking to see a therapist for the first time? Where do you start? Do you go to someone who matches your demographic? Is telehealth a good option? Host Racquel Williams asks these questions and more with our panel of therapists. Then …
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Hortus Arboretum’s Unusual Fruits – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 1, 2024
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Some of the many unusual fruits that Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano grow in their arboretum in the Hudson Valley of New York, like goji berries or maybe Schisandra, are ones you’re more likely to see on ingredient labels of... Read More ›By Margaret Roach
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Green Innovations: A Deep Dive Into Plant Science With Kim Shearer Of The Morton Arboretum
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In this conversation, we explore the world of plant science with Kim Shearer, MS, the Director of Collections and Curator at The Morton Arboretum. With the central goal of creating a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world, Kim and her team are making strides in plant breeding and genetics by cultivating plants with broad adaptability, disease…
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‘The Tree Collectors,’ With Amy Stewart – A Way to Garden With Margaret Roach – July 22, 2024
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We’re going to talk about collectibles today, but not the kind you score at a flea market or from an online auction. We’re going to talk about collectible trees. Yes, trees. A new book by Amy Stewart called “The Tree... Read More ›By Margaret Roach
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Permaculture: Working With Nature By Stimulating Agriculturally Productive Ecosystems
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Want to get to know the uses and benefits of permaculture? Look no further than Andrew Millison. Andrew Millison is an instructor of Permaculture at Oregon State University, where he has developed an online instructional course that educates individuals across the globe. Permaculture and land regeneration is an ultra-sustainable approach to environ…
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For 50 years Urban-15 has been drumming and dancing in the streets of San Antonio—and helping to shape local culture. Before Urban-15 was invigorating Fiesta parades, it was an experimental music group and a champion for local arts and creativity. George and Cat Cisneros join us to talk about a half-century of Urban-15.…
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Rep. Steve Allison on public school funding
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State Representative Steve Allison (Rep D-121) lost his re-election in the Republican primary after standing up to Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan. He is calling on Abbott to restore public school funding in Texas.By David Martin Davies
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Reactions to the Trump assassination attempt
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On Saturday there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What happened was both unthinkable and paradoxically, many say, predictable. Political rhetoric in America has grown increasingly polarized and intense.By David Martin Davies
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t’s a big show full of art, books, antiques, and so much more. Featuring the music of Whirlybirds. Want to see them live? Keep an eye on Natalie’s Grandview location Events page or check out Whirlybirds website for their upcoming shows and a link to their album. Show Notes: It’s a big show full of art, books, antiques, and so much more. Featuring t…
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In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about garden watering tips. The plant profile is on Alstroemeria and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with …
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Best of Bridging Philly: Focus on Fathers | New: Wissahickon’s doomsday cave
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The Focus on Fathers parenting education program shows new fathers how to have positive relationships with their kids. The “fathers to the fathers” try to fill in the gaps for men raised without a strong father figure in their lives, through child development education, job readiness, and mental health awareness, with remote and in-person classes. …
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Benjamin Vogt on Meadow Making – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 15, 2024
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Are you thinking about the possibility of transitioning an area of your lawn into something more diverse, like maybe a meadow? A question I’m asked a lot is how to go about it – the actual preparatory steps – so... Read More ›By Margaret Roach
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How You Can Take Advantage Of Home Gardening And Nourish Your Body
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Elise Pickett joins us in this episode to talk about all things home vegetable gardening. Elise runs The Urban Harvest LLC, which is a platform that she uses to provide education on organic and sustainable gardening techniques. Elise has always had a passion for both gardening and her community. In the age of industrialized food production, she has…
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Three of the nation’s top scholars known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America turn their attention from the country’s poorest people to its poorest places.By David Martin Davies
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Defiant female musicians who set the stage for rock 'n' roll
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Writer Meredith Ochs profiles 50 female performers who made their mark on rock 'n' roll.By David Martin Davies
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Can the Institute of Texan Cultures be saved from Project Marvel?
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The city’s grand vision for the southeast corner of downtown is called Project Marvel. It’s an ambitious multi-billion-dollar project that will turn the area around the re-imagined Alamodome and the bulldozed Institute of Texan Cultures into a new home for the Spurs and an entertainment destination. But some say the ITC building should be saved and…
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Lessons from the High Line – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 8, 2024
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It’s one of the best-known naturalistic gardens anywhere, and yet it’s perched in the most unnatural spot imaginable, 30 feet high above New York City traffic on an abandoned elevated railway line. The High Line on Manhattan’s West Side is... Read More ›By Margaret Roach
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Understanding Tree Physiology: Dr. John Seiler On Environmental Stress & Soil Health
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Seiler, a Professor and Tree Physiology Specialist at Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment. Dr. Seiler studies how environmental stress affects woody plant physiology, including water and pollutant stresses. This provides essential insight into a fascinating topic: the health and welf…
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30: Episode 30. Next Step Event – Sell it, Scale it, IPO it!
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The 30th episode of ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ is a little different to the norm! We recently staged the first in our ‘Next Step’ series of events in the magnificent surroundings of the old trading floor of The Irish Stock Exchange (Euronext) Building in Dublin, to an audience of business owners and entrepreneurs. Every entrepreneur re…
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The history and impact of San Antonio's often overlooked 'West Side Sound'
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Despite little national popularity, the genre of music known as the "West Side Sound" was a distinctly San Antonio and South-Central Texas cultural phenomenon—and remains beloved today.By David Martin Davies
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Throughout American history, presidential campaigns have used music as a powerful tool to connect with voters. These songs offer a glimpse into the political climate of yore, that wasn’t so different than today. In the early days some campaigns looked to stoke patriotic fervor, while others crafted derisive songs mocking opposing candidates. We lis…
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