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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Meet Bill Jones of Carolina Native Nursery
    Jan 30 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Bill Jones (Founder and President) of Carolina Native Nursery to discuss resilience in native plants and mankind. Topics include starting a nursery, choosing to grow native plants, devastation at the hands of a hurricane, resurgence after the storm, and the importance of community. It wouldn’t be a show without talking about our favorite native plants. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • The Buzz - Well Hello Polly
    Jan 23 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Between a Reddit AMA, a Roots So Deep screening, MANTS, and NDAL there is a ton of follow up! “That’s Hot” is gold and green. “This or That” offers hope and information. Tom and Fran have plenty of shout outs this episode. Are you listening to the end 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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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Mt. Cuba Center Solidago Trials with Sam Hoadley
    Jan 16 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick welcome back Sam Hoadley (Horticultural Research Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the results of their soon to be published Solidago trials. It’s time to get excited about Solidago! They discuss which Solidago performed well and which ones performed better, surprise value of many of the Solidago species, How species rated in the trials as well as the buzz generated by this timely research. Find out what trials are next! Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
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