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From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don't forget your scissors.

From Homer to Helen Keller, from Dune to Stevie Wonder, from the invention of braille to the science of echolocation, M. Leona Godin explores the fascinating history of blindness, interweaving it with her own story of gradually losing her sight. There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which...

Imagine a deep blue lake, embraced by lush green hills, dotted with islets—some revealing bare rock and others cloaked in vibrant shrubs. From these islets, steam rises from numerous openings, all while the foliage maintains its lushness. On the opposite shore, grand steps of white marble with a rosy hue lead down to a cascade of boiling water that spills into the lake below. This vivid scene captures Ernest Dieffenbach’s first encounter with the stunning White Terraces of Lake Rotomahana. Between 1839 and 1841, Dieffenbach journeyed through New Zealand as a naturalist for the New Zealand ...

Dive into a captivating exploration of agricultural education as envisioned by early 20th-century authors. They passionately argue that agriculture is as teachable as subjects like arithmetic, geography, or grammar. This insightful textbook emphasizes the importance of training youth for farming with the same dedication afforded to any profession, making a compelling case for the value of agricultural knowledge in a childs education. Discover the rich connection between plant life and the principles of farming that shaped a generation.

I am going to create a podcast on plants, in which I shall tell about types of plants, it's structure, what they need, how they are different from animals, etc.

In the tradition of Jared Diamond and Jacques Barzun, prize-winning historian Anthony Pagden presents a sweeping history of the long struggle between East and West, from the Greeks to the present day.

The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to the Crusades, Europe's resurgence, and the dominance of the Ottoman Empire, which almost shattered Europe entirely. Pagden travels from Napoleon in Egypt to Europe's carving up of the finally moribund Ottomans - creating the modern Middle East along the way - and on to the present struggles in Iraq.

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

Hosted by Jonathan and Jeannette, longtime friends of 25 years and unapologetic botany degenerates. They’re not here to tell you what to plant or how to grow it, but to banter, gossip, and lovingly complain about all things green. Jonathan gardens from Montreal, Quebec (USDA zone 6A) while Jeannette tends her plants in Salem, Oregon (USDA zone 8B). Whether those numbers mean everything to you or absolutely nothing, you’re in the right place.

In Plant Teachers, Narby and Pizuri hold a cross-cultural dialogue that explores the similarities between ayahuasca and tobacco, the role of these plants in indigenous cultures, and the hidden truths they reveal about nature. Juxtaposing two distinct worldviews, Plant Teachers invites listeners on a wide-ranging journey through anthropology, botany, and biochemistry, while raising tantalizing questions about the relationship between science and other ways of knowing.

Hey Plant Bae! Welcome to Plant Bae's Diary – your weekly dose of plant based laughter, and knowledge & vegan realism . Join me as I bring plant based celebs into the spotlight, spill the milk (oat, of course) on vegan news, read your messages, & more! Whether you're a seasoned Herbivore, Curious-ivore or Whatever-ivore, I got you, Plant Bae's Diary is your go-to, keep-it-real, vegan gurl in a podcast. Share your questions, vegan views & diaries with me! Plantbaesdiary@gmail.com Instagram: @plantbaesdiary

Ready to see your plants grow bigger and faster? In this 1-minute quick tip Audio, I tell you a simple, science-backed hack to boost root growth and speed up development for houseplants, containers, and garden beds. Learn the right water-to-fertilizer balance, light timing, and a pro pruning trick that encourages vigorous, healthy growth — perfect for beginners and busy plant parents. Bright visuals make each step easy to follow so you can apply it today and watch results in weeks, not months. If this helped, please like and share the Audio to help other gardeners! #PlantHack #GardeningTips ...

Mary Siisip Geniusz has spent more than thirty years working with, living with, and using the Anishinaabe teachings, recipes, and botanical information, she shares in Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask. Geniusz gained much of the knowledge she writes about from her years as an oshkaabewis, a traditionally trained apprentice, and as friend to the late Keewaydinoquay, an Anishinaabe medicine woman from the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan and a scholar, teacher, and practitioner in the field of native ethnobotany.

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Hello, I'm your host Taylor Lindsey. I'm an LA based urban farmer & business owner bringing you plant tips, free garden game & interviewing all around good people. This is a FOR US BY US Podcast. We stay loyal to the soil by highlighting the best of what gardening in South Central has to offer ❤️🌱🔌Check out our Events & Social Media Pages Here https://linktr.ee/plantplugla

Conversations pertaining to the Australian medicinal cannabis industry.

Nationally recognized cannabis reporter Jackie Bryant hosts a bi-monthly podcast all about the green. We're talking marijuana, pot, ganja, grass, and don't forget edibles. "The Plant Lady" is recorded in San Diego, California in the heart of the cannabis industry. Jackie explores how this subculture turned into a way of life where legalization is continuing to sweep the nation.

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Your digital plant friends, here to help you take your indoor jungle/desert/bog to the next level since 2019!Plant Daddy Podcast is hosted by Stephen and Matthew, two passionate hobbyists who love sharing plant care experiences and stories that speak to plant parents of all experience levels. Whether you are just starting your houseplant journey or already managing an indoor jungle, we are here to share growing techniques and methods, new and unusual plants, or the background and history of familiar ones. Each host brings different perspectives and tastes in plants, but both have enjoyed the ...

The PBN podcast, from the award-winning team, covers all things health, environment and animals.

Sharing herbal magick and mysticism, creating community, remembering how to be human.