Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick reconnect with Dr. Michael Curran (Owner - Abnova Ecological Solutions) to talk about what has happened in his life since his last visit to the podcast a year ago. Topics include work in the NJ Meadowlands, being an expert witness, pipeline work in PA, Exciting work by Dr. Douglas Tallamy, as well as cool new studies coming our of Wyoming. Music b

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Did the winners claim their books? "That's Hot" has two great plants this week. "This or That" highlights a familiar name. We have a listener question! Tom and Fran reinforce the concept of kindness and patience. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Ar

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick welcome Austin Miller of Birdsong Landscapes to talk about meadows at home. Discussions include what the Ohio Valley looked like before colonization, the popularity of lawn conversions, difficulties with prairie seedings, and how to forage in your own backyard. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Birdsong Landscapes - TikTok / Instagram / Face

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We announce two winners of autographed copies of Leah Rampy's "Earth and Soul"! After that we "cut" into "That's Hot". "This or That" has Tom and Fran going to the same well. Listener questions lead to Fran and Tom having questions. Will Tom and Fran EVER answer a "Take it or leaf it"? Intro music by

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick welcome Taylor Collins (Land Steward/Co-founder) of Roam Ranch and Force of Nature Meats to talk about regenerative agriculture. Discussions include the beginnings of Roam Ranch, what regenerative agriculture looks like on Roam Ranch, what does the regenerative agriculture movement look like in general, the benefits of a healthy ecosystem, and fin

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Did you remember that we are giving away autographed books? We practiced recycling with "That's Hot". "This or That" has Tom and Fran minds in the invasive sewer. Will Tom and Fran EVER answer a "Take it or leaf it"? Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick welcome back Sam Hoadley (Horticultural Research Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the results of their newly published Amsonia trials. It's time to get excited about Amsonia! They discuss which Amsonia performed well and which ones performed better, surprise value of many of the Amsonia species, How species rated in the trials as well as th

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Happy Four Years and 200 Episodes! Did you remember that we are giving away autographed books? "That's Hot" is a teaser for our next guest. "This or That" has Tom and Fran questioning EVERYTHING. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Read Fr

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Melissa Spearing (Seed Biologist) from the National Tree Seed Centre and Dr. Stefan Weber (National Native Seed Strategy Coordinator) from the Canadian Wildlife Federation to discuss the native plant movement in Canada. Topics include the state of native plants in Canada, biggest threats to their natural areas, the role of the timber

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have another Giveaway - and that's not the only announcement! "That's Hot" puts Tom and Fran in a sticky situation. "This or That" leaves Fran and Tom so deep down a rabbit hole they almost don't find their way back. "Grow Read A Book" makes a triumphant return. Are you listening to the end for our