Replaying the Hits with Camille Dungy

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Camille Dungy (Author and Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University) to discuss her new book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden.  Topics include the inspiration for Soil, the progress of "The Prairie Project", finding one's relationship with nature, different voices in the environmental world, and improving equity in nature.  Listen to find out how to win a signed copy of Soil. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Camille Dungy - Website Buy Soil - Amazon Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Dr. Daniela Shebitz (Chair and Professor, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences - Kean University) to talk about land management and our connections with nature. Topics include theories of land management throughout different cultures, the importance of succession, the practice of prescribed burns, and our responsibility to reach a wider audience.  Also discussed is the one native plant you should have on your property for its medicinal value.  Dr. Shebitz introduces Tom and Fran to a native plant right in their backyards.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Daniela Shebitz - Website Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Kyle Lybarger (Founder, Director, and CEO) from Native Habitat Project about creating a space for conservation and restoration in social media.  They discuss the formation of a community of passionate conservation and sportspersons professionals, the beginnings of the Native Habitat Project, and the importance of spreading the native plant message.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Native Habitat Project - Website / Facebook / TikTok / Instagram / YouTube / Patreon  Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Festivus!  Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with John Mark Courtney (Owner, Kind Earth Growers) and Santino Lauricella (Education Manager, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve), to celebrate the Airing of Grievances. Topics include light native plant snacks and drinks, Mt. Rushmore of ecological heroes, and Feats of Strength with a Plant ID quiz. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Kind Earth Growers Here. Follow Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Want to see Roots So Deep with us? Tune in to find out how to win tickets!  “That’s Hot” is for the birds but may be hard to swallow. “This or That” shows the world who we are and how to heal you. In a new segment we have a listener topic.  Fran has a secret? Make sure you listen to the end.  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with David McKinney, Curator of Collections and Grounds at Iowa Arboretum and Gardens, to discuss the future of our natural ecosystems. Topics include how David found his love for native plants, stewardship of natural lands at the arboretum, what climate change means for pollinators, non-native plants in urban environments, and it wouldn’t be a show without favorite native plants. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow David's Instagram Here. Follow Iowa Arboretum and Gardens Here. Learn More about Trees in Peril Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Check out our Black Friday Promo!!!  Where in the World is Tom Knezick? “That’s Hot” is all in the fall color. Why did “This or That” cross the Highway - It's all in our memory.  Did we give you a shoutout this week? Want to see Roots So Deep with us? "Take it or Leave it" makes a triumphant return.  Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Black Friday 10% Promo Code BFPLANTS - Order Here. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with environmental educator Katie Fisk to discuss Cues to Care. Topics include Katie's journey into environmental stewardship, tips for creating biodiversity on your own property, creating habitat affordably, the value of environmental education, and it wouldn't be a show without favorite native plants. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Katie's Native Garden Here. Join A Journey to Backyard Biodiversity Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. Visit New store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share two of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast that highlight Native Plant Influencers. First is Andrew Conboy (Andrew The Arborist) to discuss native plants and social media. Topics include Andrew's path to becoming an arborist, inspirations along the way, blowing up on social media, Andrew's nonprofit Community Canopy Project, and tips for the budding influencer. Up second is Griff Griffith of Redwoods Rising and the Jumpstart Nature Podcast to talk about spreading the good word on native plants.  Topics include Griff's journey into ecology, different ways to start conversations about native plants, the history and importance of the Redwood forest, equity in nature, and the story about Griff's first viral video. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Andrew Conboy - Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Follow Community Canopy Project - Website / Facebook / Instagram Follow Griff Griffith - Website / Facebook / TikTok / YouTube Follow Redwoods Rising - Website / Facebook / TikTok Follow Jumpstart Nature - Website Learn which Indigenous tribes lived where Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. Visit New store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Rob and Skunk (Moderators of the subreddit Native Plant Gardening) to discuss the consequences that led to this episode of the podcast. Topics include the Native Plant Gardening Community, adding cues to care in gardens, advice for the native plant beginner, and favorite native plants. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow the Native Plant Gardening Subreddit Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. Visit New store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.