Author and Director of Horticulture at the Des Moines Botanical Garden Kelly Norris drops by to talk about 'style' in the garden.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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 informatio ...…

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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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John attended the 'Poster Session' at Cullowhee this year where each recipient is required to do a poster explaining their work.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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.By The Native Plant Podcast.

John & Jesse sit down with Professor James Hitchmough, Head of Department of the School of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Andrew Moore is here to talk about his James Beard nominated book "Paw-Paw, America's forgotten fruit.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Professor Aaron Ellison drops by (again) to talk about one of his and our favorite topics; carnivorous plants and his new book which updates Darwin's work on the subject.By The Native Plant Podcast.

John & Preston interview Stefan Bloodworth of the Sarah P. Duke gardens in Durham, NCBy The Native Plant Podcast.

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Craig Tufts was not only the Chief Naturalist at the National Wildlife Federation for many years, he was a big influence in many young naturalists lives. On this very special show, listen in as John sits down with Craig's son Ben and NWF staff members David Mizejewski and Ellen Lambeth to reminisce about their memories of a great man.…

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Craig Limpach of Genius Loci in Elyria, OH drops by for a deep discussion with John about creating a sense of place.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Our old friend Ian Caton of Wood Thrush Natives Nursery drops by and talks about the variation he sees within a species.By The Native Plant Podcast.

John & Preston converse about where things have been and where they are going. Is the native plant movement stronger now, or does it still have a ways to go?By The Native Plant Podcast.

You've probably heard John talking about Grandma Bender's influence on his gardening habits, but it was his Mom who spent the most time with him and had many influences of her own. She passed away on December 5th and John pays tribute to her memory here.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Professor James Costa of Western Carolina University stops by to talk about his new book which highlights experiments Darwin did in his backyard to help prove his theories. Now you can re-create them too!By The Native Plant Podcast.

Ethan Dropkin 'drops' in on John & Preston to talk about plants, design and sustainability.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Matt Candeias drops by and has a chat with John about plants and podcasting. They also go into Matt's research on Oconee Bells (Shortia galacifolia) and what it is to be a modern day communicator.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Preston's friend Danesha Seth Carley drops by and helps Preston on his first solo flight on the NPP. Sustainability is the topic; how do you define it, how do you practice it and how can golf courses improve their sustainable practices?By The Native Plant Podcast.

Dr. Chuck Cannon drops by to drop some serious science on John & Preston. What's life in the Anthropocene like? How can life adapt? Tune in to find out!By The Native Plant Podcast.

Cullowhee scholarship winner Eleis Lester drops by to drop a lot of deep thoughts on us about the future and what our roll can be in making it a better place and oh yeah; Girl Power!By The Native Plant Podcast.

John takes over the show this week with a virtual tour of his garden. John got a new recording device and wanted to test it out, so please let us know what you think.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Bob Lyons has been inspiring students for most of his career. Well, this week, one of his old students (Preston) and John sit down and have a one on one about what makes Bob tick and what it is to inspire so many young horticulturistsBy The Native Plant Podcast.

John gives some update about the show while enjoying the solar eclipse.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Rick Huffman is principal and founder of Earth Design Inc. with over 30 years of experience in landscape design, horticulture, bioengineering, and ecology. He has particular expertise in native plants as they occur in natural models. As founder and past-president of the South Carolina Native Plant Society, he has brought awareness of these natu ...…

Erika Galentin is not only an Herbalist and native plant Aficionado, but she's also the first Roller Derby girl we've had on the show. Buckle up for a wild ride as we take a walk in the woods with Erika.By The Native Plant Podcast.

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Wendy Brister- Brand new Director of the Millersville Native Plant Conference sits down with John & Preston to talk about what it takes to pull off an event like this conference.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Landscape Architect Thomas Woltz sits down with John and Preston at the Millersville native plant conference and chat about how his designs are rooted to their place.By The Native Plant Podcast.

If you've heard John talk or listened to this podcast, you've most likely heard the name 'Sue Wolfe' before. Sue introduced John to the word 'native' some 30 years ago on a little mountain in eastern Pennsylvania (Hawk Mountain). We hope you enjoy this very special episode.By The Native Plant Podcast.

Monarch butterflies are in a critical time in their evolution. Threats from habitat loss and pesticide use are hindering their ability to recover. Kylee's new book 'The Monarch' tells us what we can do to help them recover, right in our own backyardsBy The Native Plant Podcast.

John & Jesse talk to Todd Witcher about what its really like living in the smokies from the really, really big, to the very, very smallBy The Native Plant Podcast.

Shelby Jackson of Carolina Natives stops by to talk with us about the nursery and ericaceous plantsBy The Native Plant Podcast.

Rick Lewandowski talks with Mike and Jesse about his career and current work in horticulture.By Native Plant Podcast.

Jeff Lowenfels was once known as 'America's dirtiest Lawyer', but since his retirement from Law, he has written the Trilogy of all Trilogies, thus making him 'Lord of the Root'. Join us as we wonder our way through an under-ground forest of microbes and fungi and all kinds of fun critters. If you're not careful, you might learn something along ...…

Ever wonder what you can do to help the native bee population? Join John & Preston as they talk to Heather Holm about her new book "Bees an identification and native plant forage guide".By The Native Plant Podcast.