19. Peat Moss...Sustainable or Not

This week on Botanic Connections we cultivate a human-botanic connection through education on the importance of discovering new plant species. From the new plant named after a 90's heart throb to what plants have contributed to today's medical advances.   Research:   https://www.researchgate.net/post/How-to-go-about-discovering-a-new-species-of-plant https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/essential-medicines-powered-by-plants.html https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/researchers-discover-new-species-in-critically-imperiled-ecosystem/ https://www.trtworld.com/life/meet-2022-s-first-new-plant-named-after-someone-you-know-53486

This week on Between Two Aroids, we dive into the effects that climate and agriculture techniques have on our planet. Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Research:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221103120048.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221102095910.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150612104016.htm#:~:text=Reduced%20nitrogen%20content%20in%20atmospheres,in%20plants'%20photosynthesis%20and%20growth. Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Tik-Tok: @betwentwoaroids Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids, we dive into more spooky topics.... KILLER PLANTS! We will go over the historical significance of these trees and what make them toxic...... Manchineel Tree, Gympie Gympie, and Hemlock. Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Research: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/whatever-you-do-do-not-eat-touch-or-even-inhale-the-air-around-the-manchineel-tree https://www.discovery.com/nature/Suicide-Plant https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/is-there-a-plant-that-makes-people-commit-suicide.html https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/poison-hemlock.aspx Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids,we dive into SPOOPY season with some pumpkin botany and Halloween lore! Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Research: https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/bananas-are-berries-raspberries-are-not#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20that%20blackberries,pumpkins%2C%20avocados%20and%20cucumbers%20are. Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids, we explore the world of fall colors. What triggers them? Where were these colors all year? Tune in next week for a SPOoPY episodes on Pumpkins and Halloween lore! Follow the podcast Instagram for updates and tips throughout the week Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids, we dive into plants from the 70's till now.  Follow the podcast Instagram for updates and tips throughout the week Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids, we dive into the "Death Plug". Which is really just a plant plug and pretty much a staple in any commercial grow. I will talk about best steps to deal with it, how to identify it, and some facts behind it.  Follow the podcast Instagram for updates and tips throughout the week Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/mauisoil/c_relationship.aspx#:~:text=The%20'soil%20cations'%20essential%20for,include%20sodium%2C%20aluminum%20and%20hydrogen. https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2136/sssaj1982.03615995004600010015x https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/should-sustainable-gardeners-use-peat-moss/2017/05/09/1fc746f0-3118-11e7-9534-00e4656c22aa_story.html

This week on Between Two Aroids, this week I have a plant conversation with @boozybotnaicalpodcast host's Angelique and Holly! We play a fun game of overrated and underrated! We will cover moss poles, water propagation, bonsai, and many more! Make sure to give them a listen on their own podcast.  Follow the podcast for updates and tips throughout the week on Instagram and on Facebook! Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode! Dans Instagram: @daltonconservatory Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

This week on Between Two Aroids Today I interview Dan Dalton of @daltonconservatory on Instagram. Dan recently visited Rio de Janeiro in the country of Brazil, we will dive into biodiversity, the importance of conservation in Brazil's rainforests, and the merging of art and landscape  Follow the podcast for updates and tips throughout the week on Instagram and on Facebook! Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify if you have thoughts on this episode!  Dans Instagram: @daltonconservatory  Instagram: @Betweentwoaroidspodcast Facebook: Between To Aroids Podcast E-mail: [email protected]