Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Meet TerraCycle Aug 18, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Eric Ascalon (Global Director of Community Development & Strategic Partnerships) of TerraCycle to discuss recycling. Topics include the beginnings of TerraCycle and their journey to today, the difference between TerraCycle and municipal recycling programs, programs and innovations that TerraCycle offers, challenges in today's world, and the future of recycling. Find out how you can get involved! Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Back to the Grind Aug 11, 2023

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Hey! Remember us? We're Baaaack!!! Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. You bought merch, now we have a donation! Find out who the recipient is. There is a lot of things to cover before getting to "That's Hot". "This or That" explores finds and findings. "Take it or Leaf it" hits with a bang. The question and comment line has lit up and we have responses. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Replaying the Hits - Claudia West and Benjamin Vogt Aug 04, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share two of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast to help bring you into the Summer Season. First is Claudia West (Principal at Phyto Studio) Co-Author of Planting in a Post Wild World. They discuss the principals of Ornamental design and Ecological design and how the two can work together, listening to what plants have to say, what's next for the author and Claudia gives design tips for the budding native gardener. Up second is Benjamin Vogt (Author - A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future) of Monarch Gardens LLC. They discuss the heart of gardening ethics and native plants, exploring your local eco-types, reception to a not-so-radical idea and...a new book?. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet Andrew The Arborist Jul 28, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew Conboy (Andrew The Arborist) to native plants and social media. Topics include Andrew's path to becoming an arborist, inspirations along the way, blowing up on social media, Andrew's nonprofit Colonial Canopy Trees, and tips for the budding influencer. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Replaying the Hits - Rooted Discussions - Soil! The World Beneath Our Feet Jul 21, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast to help bring you into the Summer Season. On this episode, Fran and Tom are joined by Dr. Stephanie Murphy (Director, Rutgers Soil Testing Lab), Jennifer Maynard (CEO & Founder, Nutrition for Longevity & Greater Greens, LLC), and Ray Archuleta (Featured in Netflix Documentary "Kiss the Ground", Founder, Soil Health Academy, LLC & Understanding AG, LLC.) to discuss the topic of soil and the living ecosystem right below your feet. Conversations include the importance of soil, what is healthy soil, how have our soils changed, what are the biggest enemies of natural soil, and can we restore the degraded soil? As an added bonus, the video will be available on the Pinelands Nursery YouTube channel. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Return of Native Plant Trivia Jul 14, 2023

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Tom Knezick hosts the revenge episode of Native Plants Healthy Planet Trivia. The trivia game that pits three native plant people against each other to see who will reign supreme! This episode's guests are John Mark Courtney (Owner) and Joe LaMent (Grower) from Kind Earth Growers, and Co-Host Fran Chismar is in the center square. There can be only one winner but we will find out if there are any sore losers. Play at home and let us know how you did! Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Applying the Information Jul 07, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. For not having any follow up Tom and Fran sure have a lot to say. "That's Hot" explores the obvious and not so obvious. "This or That" covers applied learning and guidelines. "Take it or Leaf it" hits a little close to home. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Mt. Cuba Secret Tapes Jun 30, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick play hooky from work to spend the day with Sam Hoadley at Mt. Cuba Center getting a preview of of upcoming trail gardens. Tom and Fran record their thoughts on their drive home from Delaware. Listen in to hear their thoughts on the visit. Intro music by Andorra. Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Right Plant Right Place Jun 23, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have a Native Plant Anthem Winner! "That's Hot" turns into "Maybe Eat". "This or That" covers mushrooms and moths. Tom has a "Grow Read A Book" while Fran's "Take it or Leaf it" takes a different approach this week. Fran finally brings a secret this episode. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by ???

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Meet Completely Arbortrary Jun 16, 2023

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Alex Crowson and Casey Clapp of the Completely Arbortrary Podcast to talk shop. Topics include the humble treeginnings of Completely Arbortrary, the history of their friendship, podcasting philosophies, and what the future holds next. We also find out the craziest things Casey has done. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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