episode 129: Carbon Dioxide Flux Music

The guest on episode 138 of rootbound is Lindsay Moran. Steve is traveling, so the intro is quick. Then Lindsay shares a vine that is not associated with Academia. Steve shares a plant that doesn’t listen as much as its name implies. Finally, we hide behind plants.Show Notes!Kudzu: The Invasive Vine that Ate the SouthThe True Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Never Truly Ate the SouthKudzu on Eat the WeedsHow to Make Kudzu Flower JellySeek and PictureThis — plant ID appsCultivating Kudzu: The Soil Conservation Service and the Kudzu Distribution Program88 Stat. 2148 - Federal Noxious Weed ActKudzu Bugs - A Nuisance and Agricultural PestPhysostegia virginianaPlant Profile: Obedient Plant (visual example of it’s ‘obedience’)How To Find and Use a Dead DropSpy School: How to Plan and Perform a Brush ContactBlowing My Cover — Lindsay’s bookLindsay Moran’s WebsiteSupport rootbound

A second special DC Plant Week episode of rootbound. This time Steve visits the soon-to-open brick and mortar location of Anacostia-based plant shop, Grounded. Co-founders Danuelle and Mignon tell the story of how their company started, how they got into plants and what it is like moving from an online business to a physical location. Show Notes!FeelGrounded.comDC Plant WeekDCist feature on the Grounded brick and mortar locationsupport rootbound

This special episode of rootbound focuses on DC Plant Week and it’s host plant shop REWILD. Director of Design, Kalei Buczek, explains the idea behind the week of plant, the shop she works for, her personal plant journey and gives Steve some fun plant recommendations.Show Notes!DC Plant WeekRewild DCFatsia japonicaCinnamon as a houseplantSupport rootbound

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Audrey Houseman. This is not the tea episode but Steve starts the show by talking a lot about the word “tea”. Then, Audrey talks about a relaxing tea and Steve talks about a tart tea. Finally, Steve makes a Texan analogy about tea.Show Notes!Etymology of TisaneKnow your ChamomileChamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright futureEtymology of ChamomileEffectiveness of plant-based repellents against different Anopheles species: a systematic reviewAloysia citrodoraNasanov Gland and pheromonesHere's Why Southerners Refer To All Soft Drinks As 'Coke'Teal House on the Hill Support rootbound

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Navya Malla. First, a couple of previews. Then Navya shares about a controversial nut that is well known in Asia but much less in the West. Then Steve shares a nut that is very popular in Switzerland in the winter. Finally, Star Trek.Show Notes!Areca NutBetel nut chewingBetel (not to be confused with Betel Nut)Significance of Betel Nut in HinduismChestnutHeissi Marroni (hot roasted chestnuts)When “that old chestnut” was newSwiss VermicellesPlants at Memory AlphaNavya on InstagramSupport rootbound

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Josh Felton. First, Steve visits a special tree on the National Mall but doesn’t spoil why it’s so special. Then Josh talks about the family that contains Spanish Moss, Pineapple and a very special carnivorous (maybe) air plant. Finally, Steve visits another very special tree, this time near the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.Show Notes!Episode 062: Mullein and Cherry LaurelEpisode 043: Spanish Moss and Frost AsterEncyclopaedia of BromeliadsCatopsis berteronianaTrioecyEating Elm SamarasThe Jefferson ElmHow a Historic Smithsonian Elm Thrives, Over 150 Years After its PlantingYou’ve heard of the Witness Protection Program, but have you heard of the Witness Tree Protection Program?Elms and Dutch Elm Disease: A Quick OverviewJosh Felton on the webSupport rootbound

It’s a special summer episode of the show and Steve is on a roof. Anwesha gives a tour of her wonderful Brooklyn rooftop garden in the hours before a party. Show Notes!American WisteriaLasagna Planting Bulbs: More Color for Longer!Life cycle of a spotted lanternflyBitter MelonDownload — It’s a Brooklyn Rooftop Garden PartySupport rootbound

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Will Dwyer! First, Steve makes a determination about indeterminate inflorescence. The Will shares about a truly singular tree that was once snacked upon by dinosaurs. Steve shares about another weed in his lawn and asks will about science. Finally, more about a poem by Goethe.Show Notes!Determinate vs Indeterminate InflorescenceGinkgo biloba on wikipediaMaidenhair trees are ‘living fossils’ and your new favourite plantGinkgo: A Sexual CuriosityAn evolutionary and cultural biography of ginkgoDaisy Fleabane Wildflower is an Edible & Beneficial Plant to KnowErigeron annuus aka Phuntha (फुंठा) from Himalayan Wild Food PlantsGinkgo Biloba by Johann Wolfgang von GoetheImage of the Ginkgo Biloba poem handwritten by Goethe with two leaves taped to the pageGinkgo Biloba read by Hans-Jörg GroßeWill Dwyer’s websiteSupport rootbound

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Anaís Azul. Anaís shares an about an often misunderstood plant that is connected to her music, family and culture. Steve discusses another often misunderstood plant and then talks about soft drinks for a while. Finally, various musical interludes.Show Notes!Coca on wikipediaCharango on WikipediaKola nut on WikipediaThe Historical Significance and Role of the Kola Nut among the Igbo of Southeastern NigeriaThe Cocaine Wine That Was Endorsed By The Pope And Inspired Coca-ColaCoca-Cola on WikipediaThings Go Better With Coke | 1960s Radio Jingles feat. Pop & Soul Recording ArtistsAnaísAzul.comAnaís Azul streaming on Apple Music - Spotify - Youtubesupport rootbound

Summer Vacation is over and Steve has been messing around with something in the basement. This episode is the result of that basement experimentation. Steve is joined by Karla as he shares some Carbon Flux Music — all will be explained.Show Notes!rootbound eclipse episodeThe AmeriFlux NetworkThe DataThe Full Carbon Dioxide Flux song (Data + AI interpretation)Support rootbound