a podcast about plants with Ellen Zachos and C.L. Fornari
Rainbow Tomatoes, Jade Plants, and Lichen
Ep 170 – The Plantrama team discusses the clearly fake rainbow tomatoes, growing the wonderfully real jade plants indoors, and Ellen’s new craft cocktail class. Plus we answer a question about lichen growing larger and shrinking in the trees.
Quiche, Worm Poop, and Prickly Pear Cactus
Ep 169 – Hear ideas for making quiche or frittatas, learn about earthworm castings and why it’s good for plants, and discover a cactus that grows in most of North America.
Celebratory Cocktails, Small Greenhouses, and Sticks on Fire
Ep 168 – In this New Year’s Eve podcast, Ellen and C.L. raise a glass to toast a better year ahead. Hear about small in-home greenhouse/terrariums, learn about “pencil cactus,” and listen to our answer for Quinn, who wants to fertilize his Ohio lawn in the winter.
Books by Ellen and C.L.
The Wildcrafted Cocktail
by Ellen Zachos
The Cocktail Hour Garden
by C.L. Fornari
Backyard Foraging
by Ellen Zachos
Coffee for Roses
by C.L. Fornari