History of George W. Carver - Men in Botany | Ep. 73

In today's episode I go over Alocasia plants, where they came from and how to care for them! I answer questions including; What is an alocasia? What do they symbolize? Where did they originate? What is the history of the alocasia? How should you water an alocasia? Lighting & fertilizing needs? How to repot one?/soil needs? How to prune an alocasia? How to propagate them? And extra care tips! Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Today I take a look at unpopular houseplant opinions shared on a Reddit post and discuss my opinion on them. Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

In today's interview, I talk with Cameron Curry of Market Botany and discuss how he took his love of houseplants and created it into a new exciting business. Follow Cameron on Tiktok & Instagram or check out his website! Thanks for listening! You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me; Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our giveaway sponsor here! In today's episode, I discuss the fascinating symbolism, history, and also how to care for Venus Flytraps or Dionaea muscipula. I answer questions including; What is a venus flytrap? Where did they originate? What's the symbolism of the venus flytrap? What's the history of the venus flytrap? How to water a venus flytrap? How much sun do they need? How to propagate one? What soil is best for venus flytraps? etc. Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our free plant giveaway sponsor here! Today's episode I discuss what it's like being a freelance landscape designer with Danelle Stetler. We discuss how she got into the industry, what processes she uses when designing, what philosophies she brings into it, how to go about it, etc. Check out Danelle and what she's up to here; Instagram - @plan_a_patch Website - plan-a-patch.com Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our free plant sponsor here! In today's episode I go over indoor grow lights. I answer questions including; What is a grow light? What is the history of grow lights? Why do we need grow lights? What kinds of grow lights are there? What do you look for when buying a grow light? How do you use a grow light properly? Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our giveaway sponsor here! Today's episode covers the history and care of the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). I answer questions including; What is a fiddle leaf fig? What does a fiddle leaf fig symbolize? Where did the fiddle leaf fig originate? What is the history of the fiddle leaf fig? How to water a fiddle leaf fig? What are the lighting needs of a fiddle leaf fig? How to fertilize a fiddle leaf fig? How to repot one?/soil needs? How to prune a fiddle leaf fig? How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig? Are they prone to any pests? Extra care tips? How long does a fiddle leaf fig live? Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our giveaway sponsor's plant shop here! In today's episode, I discuss the efficacy of using menstrual blood and urine as a fertilizer for plants. I answer questions including; How long have people been using blood for plants? Is it worth it to use menstrual blood for fertilizer? How to use menstrual blood as a fertilizer? How long have people been using urine for plants? Is it worth it to use urine for fertilizer? How to use urine as a fertilizer? Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Check out our giveaway sponsor here! In today's episode, I discuss everything about Money Trees, or Pachira aquatica. I answer questions including; What is a money tree? What do they symbolize? Where did money trees originate? What is the history of the money tree? How to water a money tree? What is a money tree's lighting needs? How to fertilize a money tree? How to repot one and its soil needs? How to prune a money tree? How to propagate a money tree? Are they prone to any pests? Extra care tips? How long does a money tree live? Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link at the bottom of the show notes or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support

Today's episode is a bit different and I take some time to tell you more about me and why I started this podcast! Check out our giveaway sponsor here! Thanks for listening!  You can support this podcast with the support link below or check out my merch store here - Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win a free plant! Follow me;  Instagram - @plantschoolpodcast YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.tenneyplants.com Pinterest - Tenney Plants Email me! - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plant-school/support