Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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The Buzz - Growing the Circle Sep 17, 2021

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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" and "This or That" this episode. Sol gets excited about our new contest and Dr. Evil spreads the horror of Jumping Worms. Tom's latest segment, Grow Read A Book, leads us into the topic of making the native plant circle larger. They guys bite the bullet and unlock their Instagram accounts. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Native Habitat Project Sep 10, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kyle Lybarger (Founder, Director, and CEO) from Native Habitat Project about creating a space for conservation and restoration in social media. They discuss the formation of a community of passionate conservation and sportspersons professionals, the beginnings of the Native Habitat Project, and the importance of spreading the native plant message. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Planning for Fall Planting Sep 03, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. The Podcast hits a milestone and Fran and Tom look back at some of the highlights. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. Sol checks in and we get a great question from a listener, and the guys discuss why Fall is for planting. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Trial Gardens at Mt. Cuba Center Aug 27, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Sam Hoadley (Horticultural Research Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the history of their Trial Gardens. They discuss the mission of the Trial Gardens, challenges for maintaining their scientific integrity, significant findings over the years, what's next, and the hot button issue of straight species vs. cultivars. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Let’s Relax Aug 20, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom starts a conversation on what other podcasts they like to listen to and where they go to relax. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode, and Tom tells us about The Hidden Life of Trees in Grow Read a Book. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Friends of High School Park Aug 13, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Cynthia Blackwood (Park Manager) and Beth Yount (Former Board of Directors Vice President) from Friends of High School Park about the 27 year history of their organization. They discuss what a Friends organization is and how to start a friends organization of your own. Topics also include the challenges of creating a natural preserve on the site of a former school, innovative ways of creating engagement and fund raising, strategies to restore their three ecosystems, and the importance of education. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Growing Together Aug 06, 2021

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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" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with a new caller! Tom and Fran talk about their celebrity guest wish list, and Tom unveils a new segment. Discussions center around feedback from the last episode of The Buzz. Music by RJ Comer.

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Rooted Discussion -The Business of Native Plants Part 2 - Trees and Shrubs Jul 30, 2021

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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 Jim MacKenzie (President) from Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, and Matt Gettinger (President) from Long Island Natives to discuss the woody side of the native plant nursery industry. Conversations include the challenges of growing woody stock, determining what to grow and the sizes to grow them to, limiting our chemical footprint, and the state of the nursery industry as a whole. As an added bonus, the video will be available on the Pinelands Nursery YouTube channel. Music by RJ Comer.

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The Buzz - Where the Native Plants at! Jul 23, 2021

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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" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the return of Sol and a new caller! Tom and Fran talk about something they would change professionally. Discussions center around Tom and Fran's favorite natural areas to visit. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Jul 16, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Santino Lauricella (Education and Communication Coordinator) and Jean Barrell (Volunteer) from the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve about the history of their curated native plant Museum. They discuss the mission of the preserve, the challenges of preserving their collection, the work their nursery accomplishes, and the importance of education. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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