Growing Greener

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Invasives in a Time of Climate Change Dec 30, 2020

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Carrie Brown-Lima, Director of the New York Invasive Species Research Institute, discusses the evolving threat from invasive plant and animal species, and how they are reacting to a changing climate

Regenerative Landscaping Dec 23, 2020

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"Sustainable" gardening is not enough, according to landscape designer Trevor Smith, past president of the Ecological Landscape Alliance. Trevor's goal is to restore the landscape to full health with his "regenerative landscaping."

The Immigrant Impact on the American Landscape Dec 16, 2020

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Distinguished horticulturist and in-demand speaker Wambui Ippolito discusses her experience as an East African immigrant in American gardening, and the special gifts that immigrants can and have brought to the re-invention of the American landscape

Robert Kourik Analyzes the American Love Affair With Mulch Dec 09, 2020

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Distinguished horticulturist and author Robert Kourik shares his research on the benefits – and potential liabilities – of garden mulches, with tips on how to use this garden stand-by most effectively.

Global Warming Causes Flowers to Change their Colors – And Their Relationship to Pollinators Dec 02, 2020

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Dr. Matthew Koski of Clemson University describes his research into the colors of common wildflowers and their response over the last 75 years to changes in the climate and resulting changes to levels of ultraviolet light. These color changes threaten to affect relationships with pollinators and the flowers' reproductive success.

Abra Lee Highlights the History of African-American Horticulturists Nov 25, 2020

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Distinguished horticulturist Abra Lee shares her research into the stories of her African-American predecessors and how their contributions helped shape the American landscape

Forager Extraordinaire Ellen Zachos Finds Cordials and Cocktails in the Wild Nov 18, 2020

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Horticulturist and forager Ellen Zachos discusses her book, The Wildcrafted Cocktail, about incorporating the flavors of wild-collected plants into a unique and delicious mixology

Archaeobotanist Chantel White Helps Reconstruct A Lost Garden in Philadelphia Nov 11, 2020

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Dr. Chantel White of the University of Pennsylvania uses archaeological techniques to identify plants that grew in the garden of pioneering plant collectors John and William Bartram. Thanks to her work, a long-gone garden is re-emerging into the light.

Steppe Gardens and Selecting Adapted Plants Nov 04, 2020

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Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at the Denver Botanic Gardens, discusses his love affair with the rock garden plants of Colorado and how he has traveled the world seeking adapted plants from climatically similar "steppe" regions

Environmental Justice and the Urban Forest Oct 28, 2020

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Nicholas Geron of Clark University describes his research into the effects of tree cover on urban landscapes, and how economically disadvantaged communities are, due to lack of trees, already experiencing the heat predicted elsewhere for the next generation of global warming.

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