Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Ecological Ethics with Kelly Norris May 09, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kelly Norris (Author and Founder/Curator of The Public Horticulture Company, to talk about ecological ethics. Topics include the ecological gardening movement, inspirations for his books New Naturalism and Your Natural Garden, Kelly's favorite gardening trends, and finding your love for native plants. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Keeping it Tight May 02, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is fire abound! “That’s Hot” highlights what was found in a cemetery and a hunting field. “This or That” focuses on what is not there and what could be there. “Take it of Leaf it” might not contribute. A listener shares a great website resource. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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Restoring Environmental Function with Patrick Cullina Apr 25, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Patrick Cullina (Owner, Patrick Cullina Horticultural Design and Consulting) to talk about ecological gardening in public spaces. Topics include finding horticulture as a career, incorporating function and systems in urban and public spaces, the beginnings of the High Line in NYC, and Pat's favorite underused native tree. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Finding the Sweet Spot Apr 18, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Why are Tom and Fran NOT in the same room? “That’s Hot” recalls a harmless prank. “This or That” builds roadways to new worlds. “Take it of Leaf it” has a funny take. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Meet Arlington National Cemetery with Kelly Wilson and Greg Huse Apr 11, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kelly Wilson (Horticulturalist) and Greg Huse (Urban Forester) of Arlington National Cemetery to discuss the heritage of horticulture at the cemetery. Topics include honoring those who gave their lives for this country through horticulture, the challenges of maintaining excellence, implementing ecological strategies into current and future projects, Medal of Honor Memorial Trees, and Spring Horticultural Tours of the grounds. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - How Does Your Funding Grow? Apr 04, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” picks a page. “This or That” is a little more uplifting this week. “Take it of Leaf it” leads to a very interesting discussion about university funding. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Knowledge is Power with Dr. Jared Barnes Mar 28, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Jared Barnes (Associate Professor of Horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University) to talk about inspiring people to garden. Topics include the power of knowledge and education, the rise of ecological gardening, current gardening trends, and Jared's journey into horticulture. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - No Clues Given Mar 21, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” picks an edible and a botanical. “This or That” has Tom and Fran realizing how much they do not know. “Take it of Leaf it” puts a round object in a square hole.. Did we give you a shoutout this week? There are secrets galore this episode as well as some pettiness! Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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Native Plants Connections with Ken Parker Mar 14, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Ken Parker (Owner – Native Plant Guy Consulting) to talk about human interaction with native plants. Topics include reconnecting Indigenous Tribes with traditional foods and healthier eating, interesting medicinal uses for native plants, and inspirations in ecology. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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The Buzz - Keep Your Cats Indoors Mar 07, 2025

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” picks a number and takes and interesting turn. “This or That” has Tom and Fran trying not to press the panic button and find some good and make some sense. “Take it of Leaf it” asks what kind of steward you are. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Grow Read a Book takes to the mountains! Listen to the end of the episode for a fancy secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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