Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Latest Episodes:

The Buzz - Leaf It! No, Take It! Dec 20, 2024

Show notes

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” is festive for the season. “This or That” talks about urban meadows and host plants. “Take it of Leaf it” takes Tom and Fran on a long journey. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet Izel Native Plants Dec 13, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Claudio Vazquez and Amanda McClean from Izel Native Plants to discuss supplying native plants to the retail market. Topics include the history of Izel Native Plants, how the market and their company has changed since their inception, challenges in making wholesale native plant material available to the public and what the next ten years look like. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Don't Blow Me Off! Dec 06, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have two winners!!! Are you one of them? It is the most leaf blower time of the year. Let's talk about two stroke engine bans. “That’s Hot” survives the cold. “This or That” talks soil and radiation. “Take it of Leaf it” has a lot of stipulations. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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What is a Native Plant with Uli Lorimer and Michael Piantedosi Nov 29, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Uli Lorimer and Michael Piantedosi of Native Plant Trust to tackle all of the hard questions that we encounter in the environmental realm. Topics include What is a native plant, should we be planting for climate change, is it possible to over produce a rare native plant, and are our views of restoration flawed. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Hey Baby, Let's Shagbark! Nov 22, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a lot of follow up this week! “That’s Hot” leads to a tasty treat. “This or That” sows seeds and keeps the leaves. “Take it of Leaf it” has Tom and Fran on the same page...we think. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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Visit Hoppy Valley Farm Here.

Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

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Meet Perfect Earth Project Nov 15, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Toshi Yano of Perfect Earth Project to talk about promoting nature-based, toxic-free land care practices for the health of people, their pets, and the planet. Topics include a brief history of Perfect Earth Project, How awareness has changed over the last ten years, key strategies for education, and what the next ten years may look like. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - We Are All Going Nuts! Nov 08, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and his wife had a baby!!! A little birdy told me that there was a new book giveaway! “That’s Hot” gets a little nutty. “This or That” restores and connects. Tom gets Petty this week. “Take it of Leaf it” leaves us ankle deep and "Grow Read a Book" makes a triumphant return. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Replaying the Hits with Sam Droege of the Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab Nov 01, 2024

Show notes

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast. Tune in to find out about the special occasion. Tom and Fran spoke with Sam Droege (Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) from The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab back in episode 7 to discuss the decline of native bees, the importance of native flora and fauna, recognizing the significance of specialist bees, if dandelions have merit, and unpopular opinions on honey bees. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Bringing Back Atlantic White Cedar with Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry Oct 25, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry to talk about Atlantic White Cedar habitat and the NJ Pine Barrens. Topics include a brief history and cultural uses of the Pine Barrens, the importance of stewardship and old growth forests, what makes Atlantic White Cedar habitat unique and restoration efforts in NJ to preserve it. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - What A Tangled Web We Weave Oct 18, 2024

Show notes

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and reflect on a wonderful ASLA National Conference. We pick a winner for an autographed copy of From Wasteland to Wonder by Basil Camu. “That’s Hot” could be your yard. “This or That” sounds like restoration. Tom gets Petty this week. “Take it of Leaf it” is a long process. Are you listening until the end for our secrets? It's a big one! Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

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