Herbs, Plant Pinching and African Violets
Ep 172 – In this episode of Plantrama we talk about essential herbs to grow or forage for, pinching plants to make them bushy, African violets and a Zoom houseplant event in February.
Male and Female Plants, and Plants That Clean Soil
Ep 171 – Ellen and C.L. discuss plants that male or female, how some plants are used to remove harmful substances from the soil, and why it might be good to test old seed instead of automatically tossing it out.
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.
Hoyas, Garden Styles, and Stems that Photosynthesize
Ep 167 – Hear about an easy and elegant houseplant as Ellen and C.L. talk about Hoyas. Learn about determining your garden style, and discover how plants without leaves might still be photosynthesizing.
Anthuriums, GMO Seeds, and Good Winter Reads
Ep 166 – Looking for an amazing houseplant that flowers all year? Worried that the seeds you buy might be GMO’s? Could you use a good book to read this winter? All of these topics and using shredding paper in the garden, in this episode.
Healthy Soil, The Christmas Rose, and Spider Plants
Ep 165 – Ellen and C.L. explain that yes, it is possible to have too much compost in the soil. We discuss the lovely Helleborus niger, aka the Christmas rose, and answer a question about spider plants.
Cookies, Growing Ferns Indoors, and Clearing Vegetable Gardens
Ep 164 – Hear about some savory/sweet cookies, learn about ferns that make attractive houseplants, discover the meeting of the term “entire margins,” and find out if you should clear out your vegetable garden…all in this week’s episode of Plantrama.
Spice Rubs, String-of-Pearls Plant and Starting COVID Gardens
Ep 163 – Discover spice rubs, a hot “Curio” houseplant, and hear what to do with the bulbs and other plants you haven’t yet placed into the ground.