Nov 9, 2026 | podcast
2026 – Episode 4 Released into the Wild! A book finds its readers. Ellen Zachos talks candidly about how Mythic Plants is finding its audience. She comments about which plants the readers seem to respond to, and what advice she would give garden writers who have a book idea that’s close to their heart. C.L. ends by asking Ellen, ” If you could have a god or goddess tending your garden, which one would you welcome? Which god or goddess would be banned from your landscape?”
Nov 9, 2026 | podcast
2026 – Ep 3 Ellen talks about why Greek myths are so “extra.” She gives some behind the scenes information about some of the plants in the book and the illustrations.
Nov 9, 2026 | podcast
2026 – Episode 2 Ellen Zachos talks about the process of getting Mythic Plants from her writing table to a publisher.
Nov 9, 2026 | podcast
2026 – Episode 1 Two plant geeks talk about the process, pleasures, and problems of creating a book. From Musicals to Meristems – How Ellen made the transition from being on the stage to working with plants and becoming an author. Looking at the books she’s written you will see that from houseplants and orchids she moved to writing about foraging. And her latest book looks at the plants contained in Greek Myths.
Jan 26, 2023 | podcast
Ep 259 – Ellen and C.L. talk about three interesting edibles from the True Leaf Market catalog, explain what they’re working on and catch up with some listener emails. They end by talking about seven seed starting tips offered by our friends at Gardeners Supply Company, and invite listeners to join them at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle.
Sep 15, 2022 | podcast
Ep 258 – We’re talking about garlic and crabapples, plants that are new to our hearts, and some interesting research on bulbs done at Cornell University. Plus some words of appreciation for all of our listeners…Plantrama people are the best!
Sep 8, 2022 | podcast
Ep 257 – Learn about turning Hydrangea flowers blue, how to tell if you’re looking at Queen Anne’s lace or the poison hemlock, and not enough room for all these plants! Plus C.L. loves listening to the Audible version of Michael Pollen’s book, This is Your Mind on Plants.
Sep 1, 2022 | podcast
Ep 256 – In this episode Ellen and C.L. discuss some favorite peppers, and answer common listener questions about drought-damaged plants and helping their gardens recover from a hot, dry summer. We share an exciting new plant from Proven Winners, and answer a listener’s question about clover lawns.
Aug 25, 2022 | podcast
Ep 255 – In this Encore presentation from 2017, Ellen and C.L. start the end-of-summer party off with suggestions for snacks and garden hors d’oeuvres. The second segment offers ways that you benefit from an outdoor office, and our main segment suggests ways to spruce up your yard and garden for end-of-summer entertaining. We end with a question about end of season bargain plants, and whether they will live.
Aug 18, 2022 | podcast
Ep 254 – In this end-of-August episode, C.L. and Ellen discuss how to tell why the leaves on your plant are turning yellow. They explain that noticing which leaves are yellowing, and where they are, can help explain why this is happening. Next the Plantrama team explains some botanic terms, and discusses what to forage for or plant in your vegetable garden right now. The episode ends with advice to Sandy about when to bring her houseplants back inside after they have spent the summer out of doors.
