Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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The Amsonia Trials Mar 15, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick welcome back Sam Hoadley (Horticultural Research Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the results of their newly published Amsonia trials. It's time to get excited about Amsonia! They discuss which Amsonia performed well and which ones performed better, surprise value of many of the Amsonia species, How species rated in the trials as well as the buzz generated by this timely research. Find out what trials are next! Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Four Years and Many More Mar 08, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Happy Four Years and 200 Episodes! Did you remember that we are giving away autographed books? "That's Hot" is a teaser for our next guest. "This or That" has Tom and Fran questioning EVERYTHING. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet the National Tree Seed Centre, Canada Mar 01, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Melissa Spearing (Seed Biologist) from the National Tree Seed Centre and Dr. Stefan Weber (National Native Seed Strategy Coordinator) from the Canadian Wildlife Federation to discuss the native plant movement in Canada. Topics include the state of native plants in Canada, biggest threats to their natural areas, the role of the timber industry in the country, and also their journey into ecology. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Trees Against the Wind: The Birth of Prairie Shelterbelts

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The Buzz - Recycled Topics Feb 23, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have another Giveaway - and that's not the only announcement! "That's Hot" puts Tom and Fran in a sticky situation. "This or That" leaves Fran and Tom so deep down a rabbit hole they almost don't find their way back. "Grow Read A Book" makes a triumphant return. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Live from BHWP's 24th Annual Land Ethics Symposium Feb 16, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick bring The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast to a live audience at the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve's 24th Annual Land Ethics Symposium! Tom and Fran lead a Rooted Discussion on The Past, Present, and Future of Native Plants: an Industrial Perspective. Joining Tom and Fran are Jim MacKenzie (President of Octoraro Native Plant Nursery), John Mark Courtney (Owner of Kind Earth Grower), and Donna Dahringer (Nursery Manager of Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve). Topics include how the native plant industry has changed over the last five years, new technology being embraced by native plant nurseries, current trends in native plants, and what we see for the native plant industry in the next five years. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz -Feeding the Grid Feb 09, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Pay attention because you will all have homework. I hope you like follow up because there's lots of it! "That's Hot" travels different parts of the county. "This or That" will be a a billion times harder this week. We have such wonderful listeners that "Listener Shout Outs" keeps getting larger and larger. We have nothing but thanks for our kind Facebook group. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet American Beauties Native Plants Feb 02, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Steve Castorani of North Creek Nurseries to discuss the story behind American Beauties Native Plants. Topics include the history of the native plant movement in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, what led to the creation of American Beauties, what American Beauties represents in the market place, and the path American Beauties is taking into the future. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Disclaimer Jan 26, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Can you say technical difficulties? Fran thanks everyone profusely for their kind words. There is so much follow up that follow up becomes the topic. "That's Hot" takes Tom and Fran out of their comfort zone. "This or That" is the long and short of it. You are all so kind that "Listener Shout Outs" becomes a main segment. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet Fran Chismar Jan 19, 2024

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Host Tom Knezick turns the tables and interviews his Co-Host Fran Chismar (Sultan of Sales - Pinelands Nursery). Topics include Fran's history in the nursery industry, when Fran fell in love with native plants, Fran's journey into finding himself, and Rain Garden or Pollinator Garden. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - (kwet-la-SHO-sheet) Jan 12, 2024

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. No Follow Up turns into listing our conference schedule. "That's Hot" ties into "This or That" and "Take it or Leaf it". Thank you for all of your feedback - we are listening! Tom and Fran follow up on herbalism. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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