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episode 008: Edelweiss and the Creosote Bush Feb 22, 2022

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Steve tries to pronounce Asteraceae. Later Christian explains Edelweiss and trough gardening. The conversation then shifts to a desert bush, chimney fires, Ötzi the Ice Man and Dune. Sponsored by Rocket Greens!

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An article on trough gardening
The Mystical and Mythical Edelweiss
Facts about chimney fires
The Wikipedia on Creosote
King Clone on Atlas Obscura
Copper in Ötzi the Iceman’s ax came from surprisingly far away
H.R. Giger on Dune
Alien Fondue
Listen to Christian Kriegeskotte’s LYNXX project

episode 007: Arugula and Pokeweed Feb 15, 2022

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All about salad! Jen explains her love for a spicy leaf. Steve talks about a questionable culinary choice. Brought to you by Spring!

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Acetaria: a Discourse on Sallets
America Blew it On Arugula
A recipe for Rucolino
Green Deane on Pokeweed
Listen to Polk Salad Annie by Tony Joe White on YouTube
Or on Apple Music

episode 006: Mangroves and Yerbaníz Feb 08, 2022

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The theoretical limit of rootbound. Then Anwesha talks about Mangroves and peak climate change behavior. Steve talks about Yerbaníz and his herbal tea experiments.

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The Kerala Backwaters on Wikipedia
Green Deane on Mangroves
2011 Story about Everglades tour guides charged with misdemeanor for feeding wild animals marshmallows
How to make fireweed tea (I used a similar process)
Las Hierbas de Tláloc

episode 005: Lavender and Yaupon Feb 01, 2022

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The definition of rootbound. Then Dave tells us about lavender, proper Latin pronunciation and a 16th century Swiss alchemist. Steve shares a beloved plant with an unfortunate Latin name. Brought to you by Scarlet Begonias.

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English vs Spanish Lavender (The lavender in my garden is English lavender, btw)
Paracelsus: the man who brought chemistry to medicine.
An old, and a bit strange documentary on Paracelsus (this is where the Paracelsus audio in this episode originates.)
Atlas Obscura article on Yaupon Holly

episode 004: Rose and Umarí Jan 24, 2022

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What is a Drupe? Harmony Ellington tells us about the Rose, The Galactic Center, feces and how humans are destroying the planet — among other things. Then Steve talks about an Amazonian fruit, regret and sorrow. This episode was brought to you by the Calvin cycle.

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wikipedia for rose oil
Is the really poo in your favorite perfume?
The music video for Roses by OutKast
Slowfood Foundation article on Umari
Youtube video about Umarí in Portuguese

rootbound theme music by Christian Kriegeskotte
Fake ads by David Lanni

episode 003: Cilantro and Mint Jan 18, 2022

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Steve uses an app in the woods. Then Steve talks with Karla about cilantro and mint. Also, be prepared for some noises. This episode is sponsored by Dirt.

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The Seek App
Wikipedia for pápaloquelite
Mint Car by the Cure
Cilantro by Patricia Taxxon

episode 002: Basil and Dandelion Jan 11, 2022

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The guest on episode 2 of rootbound is Maggie Dewane. You can listen to her on the excellent podcast The Watering Hole. Also over at maggiedewane.com. Steve talks with Maggie Dewane about Basil and Dandelion + the definition of Sepal and clips from a German children’s television show. Brought to you by the color Green.

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Wikipedia entry on African Blue Basil
The intro to the german children’s television show Löwenzahn
The episode of Löwenzahn called Der Unkrautgärtner

episode 001: Mimosa and Bittercress Jan 08, 2022

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The guest on the first episode of rootbound is Ashley Holmes, co-host of The Watering Hole podcast and created of the YouTube channel, Ashley and the Planet

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An interesting episode of Radio Lab featuring Mimosa Pudica

Smarter Everyday films Bittercress in slow motion

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