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episode 138: Kudzu and Obedient Plant Aug 31, 2024

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The guest on episode 138 of rootbound is Lindsay Moran. Steve is traveling, so the intro is quick. Then Lindsay shares a vine that is not associated with Academia. Steve shares a plant that doesn’t listen as much as its name implies. Finally, we hide behind plants.
Show Notes!
Kudzu: The Invasive Vine that Ate the South
The True Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Never Truly Ate the South
Kudzu on Eat the Weeds
How to Make Kudzu Flower Jelly
Seek and PictureThis — plant ID apps
Cultivating Kudzu: The Soil Conservation Service and the Kudzu Distribution Program
88 Stat. 2148 - Federal Noxious Weed Act
Kudzu Bugs - A Nuisance and Agricultural Pest
Physostegia virginiana
Plant Profile: Obedient Plant (visual example of it’s ‘obedience’)
How To Find and Use a Dead Drop
Spy School: How to Plan and Perform a Brush Contact
Blowing My Cover — Lindsay’s book
Lindsay Moran’s Website
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episode 137: DC Plant Week with Grounded Aug 20, 2024

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A second special DC Plant Week episode of rootbound. This time Steve visits the soon-to-open brick and mortar location of Anacostia-based plant shop, Grounded. Co-founders Danuelle and Mignon tell the story of how their company started, how they got into plants and what it is like moving from an online business to a physical location.

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FeelGrounded.com
DC Plant Week
DCist feature on the Grounded brick and mortar location
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episode 136: DC Plant Week with REWILD Aug 13, 2024

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This special episode of rootbound focuses on DC Plant Week and it’s host plant shop REWILD. Director of Design, Kalei Buczek, explains the idea behind the week of plant, the shop she works for, her personal plant journey and gives Steve some fun plant recommendations.

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DC Plant Week
Rewild DC
Fatsia japonica
Cinnamon as a houseplant

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episode 135: Chamomile and Lemon Verbena Aug 08, 2024

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Audrey Houseman. This is not the tea episode but Steve starts the show by talking a lot about the word “tea”. Then, Audrey talks about a relaxing tea and Steve talks about a tart tea. Finally, Steve makes a Texan analogy about tea.

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Etymology of Tisane
Know your Chamomile
Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future
Etymology of Chamomile
Effectiveness of plant-based repellents against different Anopheles species: a systematic review
Aloysia citrodora
Nasanov Gland and pheromones
Here's Why Southerners Refer To All Soft Drinks As 'Coke'
Teal House on the Hill

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episode 134: Betel Nut and Chestnut Jul 30, 2024

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Navya Malla. First, a couple of previews. Then Navya shares about a controversial nut that is well known in Asia but much less in the West. Then Steve shares a nut that is very popular in Switzerland in the winter. Finally, Star Trek.

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Areca Nut
Betel nut chewing
Betel (not to be confused with Betel Nut)
Significance of Betel Nut in Hinduism
Chestnut
Heissi Marroni (hot roasted chestnuts)
When “that old chestnut” was new
Swiss Vermicelles
Plants at Memory Alpha
Navya on Instagram
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episode 133: Lantern of the Forest and American Elm Jul 23, 2024

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Josh Felton. First, Steve visits a special tree on the National Mall but doesn’t spoil why it’s so special. Then Josh talks about the family that contains Spanish Moss, Pineapple and a very special carnivorous (maybe) air plant. Finally, Steve visits another very special tree, this time near the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Show Notes!
Episode 062: Mullein and Cherry Laurel
Episode 043: Spanish Moss and Frost Aster
Encyclopaedia of Bromeliads
Catopsis berteroniana
Trioecy
Eating Elm Samaras
The Jefferson Elm
How a Historic Smithsonian Elm Thrives, Over 150 Years After its Planting
You’ve heard of the Witness Protection Program, but have you heard of the Witness Tree Protection Program?
Elms and Dutch Elm Disease: A Quick Overview
Josh Felton on the web
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episode 132: Summertime Brooklyn Rooftop Garden Tour Jul 18, 2024

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It’s a special summer episode of the show and Steve is on a roof. Anwesha gives a tour of her wonderful Brooklyn rooftop garden in the hours before a party.

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American Wisteria
Lasagna Planting Bulbs: More Color for Longer!
Life cycle of a spotted lanternfly
Bitter Melon
Download — It’s a Brooklyn Rooftop Garden Party
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episode 131: Ginkgo biloba and Annual Fleabane Jul 08, 2024

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Will Dwyer! First, Steve makes a determination about indeterminate inflorescence. The Will shares about a truly singular tree that was once snacked upon by dinosaurs. Steve shares about another weed in his lawn and asks will about science. Finally, more about a poem by Goethe.
Show Notes!
Determinate vs Indeterminate Inflorescence
Ginkgo biloba on wikipedia
Maidenhair trees are ‘living fossils’ and your new favourite plant
Ginkgo: A Sexual Curiosity
An evolutionary and cultural biography of ginkgo
Daisy Fleabane Wildflower is an Edible & Beneficial Plant to Know
Erigeron annuus aka Phuntha (फुंठा) from Himalayan Wild Food Plants
Ginkgo Biloba by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Image of the Ginkgo Biloba poem handwritten by Goethe with two leaves taped to the page
Ginkgo Biloba read by Hans-Jörg Große
Will Dwyer’s website
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episode 130: Coca and Kola Jul 01, 2024

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Anaís Azul. Anaís shares an about an often misunderstood plant that is connected to her music, family and culture. Steve discusses another often misunderstood plant and then talks about soft drinks for a while. Finally, various musical interludes.

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Coca on wikipedia
Charango on Wikipedia
Kola nut on Wikipedia
The Historical Significance and Role of the Kola Nut among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria
The Cocaine Wine That Was Endorsed By The Pope And Inspired Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola on Wikipedia
Things Go Better With Coke | 1960s Radio Jingles feat. Pop & Soul Recording Artists
AnaísAzul.com
Anaís Azul streaming on Apple Music - Spotify - Youtube
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episode 129: Carbon Dioxide Flux Music Jun 25, 2024

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Summer Vacation is over and Steve has been messing around with something in the basement. This episode is the result of that basement experimentation. Steve is joined by Karla as he shares some Carbon Flux Music — all will be explained.

Show Notes!
rootbound eclipse episode
The AmeriFlux Network
The Data
The Full Carbon Dioxide Flux song (Data + AI interpretation)
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