Best Armando Villa Ignacio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 83: Cultivate'23 17:14

1y ago17:14

17:14

What's up, plant fam!? It's been a while but I wanted to do a little short episode on Cultivate'23! Come as we chat about my experiences as one of this year's Hort Scholars at Cultivate, and even meeting (and hugging) Maria Failla! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.in…

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Episode 82: The Greenhouse Life 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

24:44

Ever wanted a little peek into what running a greenhouse is like? In this episode I discuss what I do as a greenhouse supervisor at a local flower shop here in Northern Colorado. Plus, a few tid bits on what I'm doing in life currently and profusely apologizing for not sticking to the biweekly episodes! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepla…

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Episode 81: An Update on Green Roofs! 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Back in Episode 46, I did some research on green roofs and what they are. Now, a year ( and a bit ) later, I completed my first year of grad school, studying green roofs, took a class on green roofs, and became a Green Roof Professional! Let's see what I say after judging myself all the back on Episode 46. If you're interested in Green Roofs for He…

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Episode 80: A Quick Little Update! 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

What's up you guys!?!? It is SO nice to be back on the mic and chatting with all of you! This week, I wanted to chat a little about life. Basically, just a little update as to where I am currently and where the show is going. I'm going to do my best to be as regular as possible again. I love this show and it pained me every time when I didn't recor…

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Episode 79:The Branches of Horticulture 19:44

2y ago19:44

19:44

This episode, we're going to discuss the varying branches of horticulture! There's about 7 that I know of, but there could be more. Which of these branches interest you? Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://…

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Episode 78: A More Scientific Look at Humidity 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

What's up plant fam!? This episode, we'll do a little recap of life, followed by a more scientific look as to why humidity is beneficial! I can't even begin to describe how happy I am that I recorded an episode! I'm hoping to be back a little more regularly, now that I'm understanding how grad school works! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/th…

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Episode 77: Life Update: On My Way to Becoming a Horticultural Master! 22:36

2+ y ago22:36

22:36

What's up, Plant Fam! It has been way to long! I wanted to do a little update for you. Some people wanted to know how grad school was going, so here we are! Plus, I share a couple of amazing planty moments I'm having too! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.co…

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Episode 76: Opening Up about Plant Blindness 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

22:39

For us, plant blindness isn't really much of an issue. We go to different places and notice plants right away. Do you remember a time when you didn't? This week we'll discuss plant blindness, why I believe it started, my journey overcoming it, and how we can help others! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-…

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Episode 75: Illuminating Grow Lights! 17:52

2+ y ago17:52

17:52

This week we're going to chat about grow lights! We'll talk a couple of options you may have and the best way to place them. I'm going to shift to doing episode every other week (bi-weekly) since I'll be back in school again! Don't be afraid to connect with me on instagram or email, especially if you have a topic you want me to do! Support the podc…

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Episode 74: Bring on the New Year! 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

10:59

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great New Year and are ready to tackle 2022! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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Episode 73: A Chill Planty Christmas Chat 18:43

2+ y ago18:43

18:43

Let's slow down a bit and take in the holiday. We'll chat a bit about how things are going, how the plants are doing, and things to catch up on. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/thep…

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Episode 72: Plants in Small Places 15:55

2+ y ago15:55

15:55

This week, we'll talk about about small spaces and different ways to have your plants displayed! After moving from NY to CO, I downsized immensely. Not only did I trim down my collection, but I also went down in space. I had to get creative with the plants I had and how I would arrange and display them. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepla…

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Episode 71: Across the Country Part 3 14:42

2+ y ago14:42

14:42

This week is the final installment of the trilogy: Across the Country! It's been about a month and a week since I moved across the country with my stuff, my cats, and of course, my plants. This week, we'll chat about how the plants are doing. I'll let you in on some plants that are doing great, some that may not be doing so hot, and others that I m…

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Episode 70: Plant Tid Bits: Epipremnum aureum 25:57

2+ y ago25:57

25:57

This week we're going to do a plant tid bit on...Epipremnum aureum! This is a quintessential houseplant with some interesting facts about it. We'll discuss origins, how it grows, and of course how I grow it! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnook…

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Episode 69: Across the Country Part 2 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

21:23

This week, we'll finish up our trip! We'll talk about the trial and tribulations of my plants and what I'm doing now to help them acclimate to their new home. I have lost a few, but I did gain a few as well! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnook…

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Episode 68: Across the Country with Plants Part 1 14:33

2+ y ago14:33

14:33

It's so nice to be back! Now that my schedule is a little freer, I'm hoping that I'll have more consistent content coming out for all of you! This week, we'll chat about how I prepared to move across the country with my plants! I'll talk about how I prepped before and what it was like during the physical move. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm…

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Episode 67: Plant Rescue 101 19:41

3y ago19:41

19:41

Ever see a plant on the side of the road, or maybe at the clearance section in a big box store and think to yourself "I want to give it a go"? Well, here's my tips on how to make those plants like new again when you do, inevitably, rescue them! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! h…

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Episode 66: Plant Tid Bits: Philodendron brandtianum 16:16

3y ago16:16

16:16

What's up plant fam! This week, we're going to talk about Philodendron brandtianum! If you haven't had the chance to grow this beautiful plant, you really need to. It's such a rewarding and beautiful plant. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookp…

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Episode 65: Plants and the Camino de Santiago 21:38

3y ago21:38

21:38

I was gone for 3 weeks but we are back! This week's episode, we chat about the journey I went through walking the Camino de Santiago, and seeing all the different plants as I walked through Spain! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Ch…

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Episode 64: Plant Chats with Katie Mac and Katie G! 1:21:36

3y ago1:21:36

1:21:36

There's nothing more fulfilling in this world than having friends who enjoy a hobby just as much as you do, let alone two of them! This week, I chat with two of my great friends, Katie Mac and Katie G, about not just plants, but how our plant hobby also relates to our other hobby...barbershop music! Join us as we ramble about our love for both hobb…

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Episode 63: Plant Tid Bits: Monstera Peru...or is it!? 18:35

3y ago18:35

18:35

This week, we'll highlight Monstera Peru and its origins, both ecologically and by name. Monstera Peru is such beautiful plant and is one of my fast favorite plants I have had in my collection. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check…

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Episode 62: Getting Down with Plant Chores 19:48

3y ago19:48

19:48

Chores are hard but a necessary part of life. Plant chores are no exception. They’re a way to make sure your plants are happy and healthy! Join me this week and see how I take care of my plants to ensure they’re healthy! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnookMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comLet's connect! https://www.instagram.com/t…

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Episode 61: The Purpose of Botanic Gardens 15:54

3y ago15:54

15:54

Do you love Botanic Gardens? Because I certainly do. This week, we're going to talk about how Botanic Gardens got started and why they're incredibly important to the world's biodiversity of plants. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ C…

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Episode 60: Revisiting Plant Bans 19:29

3y ago19:29

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So a while back I talked about taking a plant pause. This week, I want to revisit plant pauses by talking about their more negative cousin- plant bans. We'll chat about why you may consider going on a plant ban and talk about some ways to get through them. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let'…

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Episode 59: Letting Go of Plants 20:05

3y ago20:05

20:05

We're back, Plant Fam! It's so nice to be back and recording again! This week, we're going to discuss how to let go of plants. Right now, this is a process I'm personally going through and took me a little while to be able to do. So let's dive in and see why we may have to let plants go and how we can start the process. Support the podcast: https:/…

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Episode 58: Plant Tid Bits: Anthurium clarinervium 22:15

3y ago22:15

22:15

This week, we're going to discuss my favorite plant, Anthurium clarinervium! We'll talk plant descriptions, growth pattern, and how I grow it personally in my collection. I'll be taking the next couple of weeks off, so make sure to connect with me on instagram! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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Episode 57: A Look into LECA with Adam from Knotdude! 51:16

3y ago51:16

51:16

Have you ever been interested in LECA? Well, here's Adam from Knotdude to tell you a little bit about LECA! We'll dive into the pros and cons and how to set up LECA, as well as chat about some plants that do well in Semi or Passive Hydro! Check out Adam! Here's his website And his Instagram! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music…

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Episode 56: Talking Sustainability with Jane Perrone! 59:47

3y ago59:47

59:47

One of my interests in the world is sustainability. Mixing sustainability and houseplants? Sign me up! This week, I have the AMAZING Jane Perrone from On the Ledge to talk about her take and approach on sustainability with regards to houseplants. Head to https://www.janeperrone.com/ to find more about Jane, her show On the Ledge, as well as the boo…

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Episode 55: A Short and Sweet look into Extra Floral Nectaries 13:16

3y ago13:16

13:16

What's up plant fam!? Sorry for the sudden pause, but we're back and better than ever! Well, sort of. I'm still trying to learn the quirks of this mic, so my apologies for the strange change in volume about half way into this episode. In any case, this week, we talk about extra floral nectaries! We'll discuss what they are, what they do, and why th…

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Episode 54: My Take on Plant Apps 21:23

3y ago21:23

21:23

A constant question I see floating around is 'What kind of Plant Apps do you use for Plant ID or Water Schedule?" Here's my take on the different apps out there and what you should use or shouldn't use. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodca…

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Episode 53: Plant Tid Bits: Hoya multiflora 24:07

3y ago24:07

24:07

This week, let's discuss one of my favorite plants, Hoya multiflora! It's an incredibly reliable grower and is always surprising me with some sort of new growth! I really feel like Hoyas are becoming my favorite plants and this particular one is no exception. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com L…

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Episode 52: Talking Plants, Pots, & Whatnots with Nicki! 1:20:46

3y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

I have been waiting to do this episode for months and we finally got a chance to do it! Nicki from Plants, Pots, & Whatnots is such an amazing human and you can tell from the episode that we could have kept going if we were given the chance! This week, we talk about her plant journey on YouTube and why she chose plants as her topic of choice. Make …

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Episode 51: The One Year Anniversary! 26:12

3+ y ago26:12

26:12

We did it, plant fam! This is the one year anniversary of The Plant Nook Podcast! Thank you to all of you who have supported me through this endeavor. This week, I discuss some planty updates I may have, answer some questions from the plant fam, and unveil a special surprise for the listeners (unfortunately, the surprise is only available to those …

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Episode 50: Plant Tid Bit: Alocasia Regal Shield 14:19

3+ y ago14:19

14:19

It's episode 50!!!! Thank you so much for listening to the show. I wouldn't be here without all of you that listen. To celebrate, we're going to talk about one of my favorite plants: Alocasia Regal Shield! Come listen and let me know if you grow your own Regal Shield! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-pla…

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Episode 49: Disconnect with Me! 16:15

3+ y ago16:15

16:15

The last year alone has been awful for pretty much everyone. Take a few minutes to disconnect with me while I stay in the mountains of the Adirondack State Park! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazz…

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Episode 48: Moss, Moss, and More Moss! 20:09

3+ y ago20:09

20:09

I absolutely love moss! After talking about Sphagnum Moss last week, I thought it was time to discuss why I love mosses so much! Find out why mosses are the way they are and how they've stayed relatively unchanged for thousands of years! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://…

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Episode 47: All About Sphagnum 17:51

3+ y ago17:51

17:51

This week, we'll deep dive into the peat wetlands and discover more about Sphagnum Moss! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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Episode 46: A Look into Green Roofs 16:04

3+ y ago16:04

16:04

This week, let's take a look at what green roofs are! Once we finish up, if you have any questions about green roofs, send them to me and in a years time (hopefully) I can answer them while doing my research! Make sure to check out Colah B Tawkin's merch! There's a LIMITED SUPPLY so check out https://blkinthegarden.com/store/p/style-01-9rm85 Suppor…

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Episode 45: Spring is Around the Corner 12:54

3+ y ago12:54

12:54

Spring is coming and our plants are starting to wake up! Let's discuss how I prepare for spring and what I do in order to get ahead of the in coming growing season! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.…

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Episode 44: Sowing the Seeds! 20:14

3+ y ago20:14

20:14

So, we discussed how seeds came to be and dove inside seeds to find out what they're like...how do we start them? This week, we'll chat about how to sow some seeds and conditions you might need to consider to give your seeds their best life! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! http…

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Episode 43: A Look Inside a Seed 15:46

3+ y ago15:46

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So we discussed how seeds came to be, so now, let's dive inside the seed and see what makes up a seed! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

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Episode 42: The Evolution of the Seed 13:04

3+ y ago13:04

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Around now is when people will start sowing seeds, but how did the seed came to be? Let's step back a few million years ago and see how seeds evolved! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/thep…

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Episode 41: Taking A Moment to Breathe 24:02

3+ y ago24:02

24:02

The past couple of weeks have been hectic as hell, so let's take a moment to just connect as #PlantFam. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Episode 40: The Science Behind Variegation 17:21

3+ y ago17:21

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Ever wondered how plants become variegated? This week we'll dive into the how and why plants become variegated! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: http…

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Episode 39: Defend Yourself! 15:23

3+ y ago15:23

15:23

Plants have a variety of ways to defend themselves. This week, we'll cover a few of them and talk about what makes them special! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support t…

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Episode 38: At the Intersection of Black Culture and Horticulture with Colah B Tawkin 1:22:18

3+ y ago1:22:18

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This week I had the AMAZING opportunity to talk to Colah B Tawkin from Black in the Garden and I will tell you, it was a RIOT. We discussed why she chose plants as her topic, why podcasting, and why focusing on the intersection of Black Culture and Horticulture. You can find Black in the Garden in most podcast sharing sites, and you can find her on…

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Episode 37: Plant Tid Bits: Stromanthe sanguinea Triostar 18:43

3+ y ago18:43

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One of my favorite plants, Stromanthe sanguinea Triostar is not that difficult to grow! Join me and find out how I grow this gorgeous plant. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook -…

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Episode 36: Taking a Plant Pause 22:09

3+ y ago22:09

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Feeling overwhelmed? Yeah, me too. With COVID, the current political climate, and work just taking it's toll, I decided to take a plant pause. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Episode 35: A Year in Review; What's Next? 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

29:49

2020 has been a crazy year. In this episode, we take a look at what 2020 has brought us, and then see what the future holds for The Plant Nook. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplant.nook/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Episode 34: An Evening with the Plant Gay Co! 41:02

3+ y ago41:02

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I hope everyone had a great holiday! Let's close out the year with the wonderful John and Melody from the Plant Gay Co! We'll chat how they came to be, what their future looks like, and what their personal plant collections have! Check them out on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @plantgayco and their website www.plantgay.com Support the podcast: h…

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