Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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The Buzz - Sign This Petition Sep 02, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Fran and Tom start off the episode with a little housekeeping before a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" that have Tom and Fran biting off more than they can chew while "Take it or Leaf it" turns out to be a much larger topic then they realized. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Nature Conservancy’s Cities Program Aug 26, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Johnny Quispe (Cities Program Manager) from The Nature Conservancy. Topics include the challenges of ecological restorations in urban environments, successes and lessons learned along the journey, achieving involvement and stewardship from the community, as well as what the future holds for the Cities Program. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Then Of Course The Choice Is Yours Aug 19, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have not one, but TWO contest winners. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom has a new "Grow Read A Book" and "Take it or Leaf it" turns out to be enlightening. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Ecological Health Network Aug 12, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Eve Allen (Program Director) from the Ecological Health Network. Topics include connectivity within the ecological restoration community, challenges in identifying and strengthening those bonds, what the Ecological Health Network represents, as well as what the future holds for the EHN. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz -Break Out The Faygo Aug 05, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. There a a ton of "Listener Shout Outs" as we come down to the wire on our latest contest. Tom does a "Grow Read A Book" before "Take it or Leaf it" where Fran and Tom find themselves in over their heads. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet talk. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Jul 29, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew Bunting (Vice President of Horticulture) from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Topics include the formation of the PHS, the wonderful work and programs they offer, How they incorporate native plants into urban gardens as well as the internationally renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, what the future holds for the PHS, and how you can get involved. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz -When Life Gives you Sumac... Jul 22, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Fran and Tom follow up on a few topics before getting a message from an old friend. There a a ton of "Listener Shout Outs". Tom does a "Grow Read A Book" segment but also has a complaint. Fran explains missing episode 113 before "Take it or Leaf it." Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Outdoor Equity Alliance Jul 15, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Renata Barnes (Coordinator) from the Outdoor Equity Alliance. Topics include the formation of the OEA, how to go about making a change, things we can all do to make nature accessible and equitable, programs the OEA offer, and how you can get involved. Tom and Fran ask for guidance on things they can do better. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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Pinelands Nursery Seed Production Jul 08, 2022

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Host/Producer Fran Chismar is absent so Tom Knezick takes the reigns for an inpromtu episode with his brother Steve. The discussion starts with what it was like growing up on a native plant nursery. Then they really dive in to how Pinelands Nursery produces wildflower seed from start to finish. The episode ends with Steve sharing his favorite native plants and who has inspired him in nature in the outdoors. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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Rooted Discussions - Why our Listeners Love Native Plants Jul 01, 2022

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Welcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by our listeners Skip Byrnes, Deborah Rosenthal, and Alyssa Lewis to discuss their membership of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Facebook Group. Conversations include the progress on their personal properties, the root of their love of native plants, being involved in local organizations, and tips for our listeners that are just beginning their journey. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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