Humans Growing Stuff

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Summer Bonus Episode: A Clever Plant Worthy of a Wall Mount Sep 01, 2021

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Ferns are not only some of the oldest plants on the planet, but they’re also some of the most interesting. The Staghorn Fern, named after its antler-like leaves, is no exception. In our final bonus episode of the summer, discover how it grows and works in colonies and its favorite kind of food.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Fermented Cabbage, Pickle Parades and More Favorite Facts about Pickles Aug 25, 2021

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As the summer begins to wind down, we’re thinking about our favorite way to keep and preserve the garden’s bounty: pickling! From fermentation methods that help your gut to Kool-Aid Pickle recipes, we’re sharing some of our favorite facts about pickling and pickles themselves. It may even inspire you to try a peanut butter and pickle sandwich in the process.

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Summer Bonus Episode: The Plant that Never Dies Aug 18, 2021

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Plants are pretty amazing things, and each seems to have its own special talents and abilities. But what about a plant that brings itself back to life after years without water? This bonus episode, we’re sharing incredible facts about the resurrection fern, a plant that plays dead during drought and bounces back to life once it’s watered again.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Protecting your Garden Through Extreme Weather Aug 11, 2021

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We’ve seen a lot of extreme weather this summer, from high winds and flooding to record breaking heat and drought. In this bonus episode, Mangesh is giving you tips for protecting your plants and garden through the various types of weather phenomena you may experience wherever you live.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Gardens Everywhere! Aug 04, 2021

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What do potholes, abandoned train tunnels, ball gowns, and the depths of the ocean have in common? In this bonus episode, Mangesh explores some of the most interesting and unusual places people have grown vegetable gardens! That's right—no matter the space, planting the garden of your dreams is always possible!

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Summer Bonus Episode: Finding Lavender and Sheep on Governors Island Jul 28, 2021

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We’re taking a summer field trip to Governors Island in New York City for this special bonus episode. We learn about the green ways the island is keeping the invasive plant species in check (with sheep!) and discover the incredible lavender fields growing different species of lavender.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Plant Nursery Rhymes and Games Jul 21, 2021

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In this bonus episode, Mangesh is beating the heat this summer with a field trip to a plant nursery as he searches for a new house plant. Listen and discover the plant diversity and expertise of local garden and plant centers. Plus, learn about the surprising polka dot plant Mangesh takes home.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Composting with Tera Lewandowski and Cary Oshins Jul 14, 2021

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We’re using this summer as an opportunity to dig into composting. We’ve heard a lot about this soil-enriching organic matter over the past two seasons, but there’s still a lot to learn about the science of compost and how you can actually get started in your own backyard. In this bonus episode, Mango gets insights from compost experts Cary Oshins and Tera Lewandowski. Cary is the Associate Director of the US Composting Council and Tera is a Senior Scientist at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Men and Their Plants with Scott Cain Jun 30, 2021

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As part of our summer bonus series, we’re sharing our interview with Scott Cain, founder of Boys with Plants. Host Mangesh Hattikudur spoke with Scott earlier this year and learned about how the popular Instagram account @Boyswithplants began and how the Plant Daddy movement has fostered an online community of men who love plants.

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Summer Bonus Episode: Growing Food and Community with Jayne Henson Jun 30, 2021

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In this summer bonus episode, we’re celebrating Pride and speaking with Jayne Henson, founder of TransGenerational Farm in New York. Our host Mangesh Hattikudur learns about Jayne’s journey to starting her own farm and how she has made it her mission to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community in agriculture and grow produce through “responsible regenerative practices.” You can follow TransGenerational Farm on Instagram @transgenerationalfarm for more updates.

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