Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Latest Episodes:

The Buzz - What is Invasive? Jul 09, 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 Doom and more! Tom and Fran talk about new purchases they are excited about. Discussions center around the definition of an invasive plant and the ways that invasive plants can spread. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Natural Lands at Mt. Cuba Center Jul 02, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Nathan Shampine (Natural Land Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the history of their Natural Lands Program. They discuss the techniques available for managing natural areas for habitat, the importance of succession, prescribed burnings, and managing for deer pressure and invasive plants in a natural setting. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Pollinator Bonanza Jun 25, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz to finish out Pollinator Week. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with a great new caller. Tom tries his hand at complaining before he and Fran quickly turn things around to share 5 things they are excited about. Discussions center around Pollinator Fun Facts. Music by RJ Comer.

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Rooted Discussions - Pollinator Week Master-Class Jun 18, 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 Sam Droege (Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) from The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region) from the Xerces Society, and Marcus Gray (Executive Director) from Sustainable Monarch to discuss everything you need to know for Pollinator Week. Conversations include some of the best ways to celebrate Pollinator Week, where to start when building pollinator habitat, out of the box ways to help our pollinators, chemicals and insects, and the pluses and minuses of legislative action to protect pollinators? Everyone shares a mistake that they have learned from. 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 - What’s Blooming Now? Jun 11, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and there are so many things in bloom they can't pick just one. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a brand new caller with feedback. Tom and Fran also discuss what they've quit cold turkey. Discussions center around the native plants that are in bloom in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Growing With Nature Jun 04, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Daron Williams (Host of Growing with Nature Podcast) about sustainably gardening food from native plants on your own property. They discuss the concept of food forests, the difference between foraging and gardening, and how nature and restoration are something that we can all be connected with on our own properties. Also discussed is how our listeners can make a difference in their own yard. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - We’re Getting Cranky May 28, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and boy are they cranky. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a new evil named Doom. Tom and Fran also discuss their ecological bucket lists. Discussions center around the use of plastics in the nursery industry and a brand new auction idea. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet A Fisherman’s Perspective May 21, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Joe Cermele (Senior Fishing Editor - Meateater, Host Bent Podcast and B-Side Fishing) about fishing as it relates to our natural areas and our eco-system. They discuss the perfect environments for fishing, things that the fishing community do well with and can also improve upon, health of our waterways and the effects of dam removals, as well as diving into 'Seaspiracy'. Also discussed is how our listeners can make a difference. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Busy Little Bees May 14, 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 obscure references from Sol, and Tom and Fran give you a native plant pep talk. Discussions center around White House plantings and Fran shares an embarrassing story about his intolerance to blood. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet New York Restoration Project May 07, 2021

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Jason Smith (Director of Northern Manhattan Parks, New York Restoration Project) about what exactly is a native ecosystem in an urban environment? They discuss the beginnings of NYRP, how they have transitioned over the last 25 years, the need for education, stewardship, and sustainability, and the importance of oyster restoration in our conservation efforts. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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