If Plants Could Talk

A conversation with Arizona based - life long cactus collector - Alex G, of Cactus Update. Alex returned to the podcast virtually from inside his greenhouse. We have the fortune of being able to peer into a day in the Cactus Update growing grounds. Alex is a skilled collector and grower of all types of cacti. He also works in within the UC system as an Adobe product educator.} Alex is a very involved and loving father/husband - he himself grew up with a plant collector for a father, whom of which is an idol among many in the cactus community. Alex strives to inspire creativity in all he encounters, consistently sharing high quality plant content and energy. Enjoy the video version of this episode on Spotify or Youtube. Links to social media and Cactus Update merch are pasted below: https://www.instagram.com/cactusupdate/ https://www.bonfire.com/store/cactusupdate/ If you enjoyed this content please consider sending us a tip below or becoming a member: https://anchor.fm/ifplantscouldtalk/support https://cash.app/$ifplantscouldtalk This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with author and Cannabis advocate, Charlena Berry. Her new book, Breaking The Stigma - Racism, Lies, the Opioid Endemic and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary is out on Amazon 03/21/2022. Socials and bio are pasted below:  Charlena Berry Website     Twitter              Facebook               LinkedIn              Instagram             Amazon "Charlena Berry is the author of Breaking the Stigma: Racism, Lies, the Opioid Endemic, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary. In this book, she exposes lies that created the stigmas associated with cannabis, and how these stigmas must be addressed to see continued growth in the marketplace. She then outlines a framework that provides key strategies for retailers to implement to improve the customer experience and increase profitability. Writing from her experiences in the industry, Charlena is a global cannabis business executive and the founder of Cannabis Business Growth, a premier cannabis business consulting firm. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade in Supply Chain and Retail Operations for Fortune 500 companies like Whirlpool and Office Depot/Office Max. As principal consultant, Charlena forms strategic partnerships, guides entrepreneurs, and leads projects in all sectors of the cannabis industry, from cultivation and manufacturing to commercial retail and distribution. A witness to the impact of addiction and the illicit market, Charlena is a proud advocate for cannabis and its potential for healing and personal growth." This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

A conversation with San Diego, CA based artist and plant collector - Christie, of MadPotters. Christie started MadPotters in Brooklyn before moving to San Diego in 2017. She incorporates mediums such as resin and cement into sculptures and planters. She often utilizes Geode and crystal inspired molds in her work. Links to her webstore and social media are pasted below.  Cement Succulent Planters | United States | MadPotters (madpottersshop.com) Christie (@madpotters) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Joey, of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't. Joey has traveled the world studying Botany in the field. While conducting his research, he simultaneously is creating top-quality (often hilarious) educational content - making learning the subject of Botany fun. His content creating is not only one-of-a-kind, but is advanced, with talentedly captured and edited videography. He has a particular interest in desert plants however discusses his experiences in other habitats, such as Cloud Forests. In the early portion of the interview Joey opens up about his childhood and some of the challenges that he faced. He was a very entertaining and educational guest. Links to Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't social media and content are pasted below.  Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't on Apple Podcasts J. Santore (@crime_pays_but_botany_doesnt) • Instagram photos and videos Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't - YouTube Bonfire - Design your own shirt on material you’ll love This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Chino, CA based cactus and succulent collector, Tony Marino - of Prickly Punk. Tony has been collecting plants for nearly 20 years. He has been an active member of multiple cactus and succulent societies, often entering his plants into the annual Inter-city cactus and succulent show. Tony grows thousands of species of cacti from seed, breeding tons of obscure hybrids. He also designs and builds his own unique pots using materials like rocks and petrified wood. A link to his social media is pasted below. Tony Marino (@pricklypunk) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with California horticulturist, author, publisher, and Cannabis grower - Ed Rosenthal. Ed is known for his involvement and advocacy for the legalization of Cannabis. He faced federal prosecution in 2003 after being designated by the city of Oakland, CA to provide medicinal Cannabis to patients. In this episode, Ed discusses his experiences in this high profile case. He also offered exclusive growing tips and discussed his new book, The Cannabis Growers Handbook. This book is a definitive guide for cultivators of all levels - from first-time at home growers to large scale commercial grow operators. A link to Ed's website is pasted below. Ed Rosenthal This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

A conversation with Forney, Texas based artist and succulent collector, Regan - of @reganrocksyoursuccs. Regan is another creative mind utilizing multiple mediums from painting to ceramics. She has been growing her eclectic collection of succulents and cacti since 2016. A link to her social media is pasted below.  Regan (@reganrocksyoursuccs) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is also brought to you by Green Touch Nursery - located at 8842 Park St, Bellflower, CA 90706. GT Nursery was founded in 2017. They specialize in cactus and succulents from all over the world. Their mission to create a community of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life that enjoy beautiful plants. Green Touch Nursery (@gtnursery) • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

A conversation with LA based cactus collector and ceramics artist, Variegated Troy. Links to social media and Etsy shop are pasted below. Troy (@variegatedtroy) • Instagram photos and videos TroysCeramics on Etsy This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

A conversation with Jessica Clark of @Filterfreejessi and @Doryrolls. Jessi is a San Diego based collector of drought tolerant plants with an emphasis on Cacti. She's a frequent concert goer and adventurous art enthusiast, often sharing her travels on social media. She also is the owner of a baked goods company called Dory Rolls. Join us as we peer into Jessi's life and talk California native plants, colonization, indigenous history, and all things culture. Links to social media are pasted below.  Jess (@filterfreejessi) • Instagram photos and videos Dory Rolls Bakery (@doryrolls) • Instagram photos and videos Dory (@dory.sits) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Chicago Illinois based plant enthusiast and collector; Natali, of @Chiplantmami. Natali is an extremely passionate collector with an array of different types of plants. She is an avid runner who enjoys competing in races and triathlons. She donates much of her time to charitable organizations and is constantly giving back to her community. Join us as we get a glimpse into her heritage and what it was like for her living as the child of two immigrants. She also fielded a Q&A from members of the plant community and listeners of this podcast. Links are pasted below.  Natali (@chiplantmami) • Instagram photos and videos Natali Villarruel (@trichicagobeer) • Instagram photos and videos Donate to St Jude and help kids fight cancer - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Sunnyside Plants (@sunnyside.plants) • Instagram photos and videos Sunnyside Plants This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Menifee, CA based rock hounder and cactus collector, Frieze of Friezeomatic and Frieze Forms. Frieze has been an avid rock collector since early childhood and has been collecting cacti for 15 years. He has an impressive collection of all different kinds of gems, fossils, stones, and minerals. He also hand makes and offers rock pots as planters. Links to social media are pasted below.  @friezeomatic • Instagram photos and videos Frieze. (@frieze_forms) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Mona, owner of The Prickly Pear and Prickly Pear Body. The Prickly Pear is a nursery with purpose located in Sacramento, CA - where they offer a special program for developmentally challenged adults to practice garden therapy. They provide a stunningly landscaped space with an emphasis on inclusivity for all and sustainability for Mother Earth. The space also doubles as a venue for special events. The Prickly Pear offers an array of different kinds of plants online, as well as via a subscription service. They are open to the public Thursday through Sunday, with venue rentals offered throughout the week as well.  Mona describes at length her belief that mother nature has the ability to heal. She tells an inspiring story of her journey and growth that gave way to The Prickly Pear. Links to her website and social media are pasted below.   The Prickly Pear Mona B. | The Prickly Pear (@the.prickly.pear) • Instagram photos and videos PPBODY | 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 (@ppbody.co) • Instagram photos and videos PP Body — The Prickly Pear This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton. Jeff has nearly 50 years of experience studying and cultivating mushrooms. He is the president of Nammex, a company specializing in mushroom extracts. He is also the founder of mushroom supplement company, Real Mushrooms. In this interview Jeff outlines the numerous health benefits of mushroom consumption. He also details his vast knowledge of the mushroom supplement industry - as well as some of the history of mushroom consumption, applications in culture, and cultivation. In 1983 Jeff co-authored a book with Paul Stamets called, The Mushroom Cultivator - A Practical Guide To Growing Mushrooms At Home. NAMMEX - Wholesale Organic Medicinal Mushroom Extracts Real Mushrooms: Organic Mushroom Extract Powders and Capsules Organic Mushroom Extracts (@real_mushrooms) • Instagram photos and videos Real Mushrooms - YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with North Carolina based plant collector and enthusiast, Diamond of @plantasticsparkle. Diamond is a passionate plant collector with a wide variety from house plants and tropicals to cactus and succulents. It seems as though her heart belongs to the cacti. She also enjoys meditation and practices her own form of spirituality. Join us as we discuss plants, extra-terrestrials, paranormal activity, horror films, self-care and this wild ride we call life. Link to social media pasted below. Diamond Solitaire (@plantasticsparkle) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with San Diego, CA based plant collector and hobbyist Jen, of TRex Plants. Jen has a vast collection of all kinds of plants from tropical and houseplants to cactus and succulents. She is also a life long collector of reptiles, having worked in the reptile industry for a number of years. At point in time she managed a colony of roughly 200 Blue Tongue Skinks and a number of large Pythons/Boas. Jen's Etsy shop, website, and socials are pasted below.  Jen Greene (@trexplants) • Instagram photos and videos T-rex Plants | Trex Plants Rare Plants Cacti Succulents & Tropical Houseplants by TRexPlants (etsy.com) This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with San Antonio based cactus collectors, Scott of @pintswithpricks and Austin of @ahubbz. Two very close friends representing the cactus community in true Texas style. In addition to their cactus collecting, Austin is a very talented analog photographer and Scott has a deep passion for music. Join us as we peer into both of these passionate collectors lives. Links to social media pasted below.  @ahubbz • Instagram photos and videos Pokey (@pintswithpricks) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Ohio based cactus and succulent collector, Haley, of Haley's Hot House. Haley is a very passionate plant enthusiast with a diverse collection. She is dedicated, facing the obstacles of the elements in Ohio, yet keeping a lush greenhouse packed with plants. Link to social media pasted below.  Haley’s Hot House (@haleyshothouse) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with East LA based, Daniel Almanza, of DA Pottery and Cactus Cult Ceramics. Daniel is a long time ceramics artist with an extensive knowledge of this art form. He currently teaches courses and offers workshops from time to time. He is also a vintage and vinyl collector, as well as a full-time photographer. In addition to Daniel's many hobbies and art forms, he is a collector of cactus and succulents. Some may call him the "Pablo Escobar of pottery” or maybe I just made that up. Links to his social media and shop are pasted below.    daniel almanza (@da.pottery) • Instagram photos and videos C C C eramics (@cactus.cult.ceramics) • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with Anaheim, CA based cactus and succulent collector Kevin, of Crazy4Cactus. Kevin is also a talented plant photographer with a keen eye for some of the most beautiful specimens out there. On his Instagram, he regularly showcases private collections as well as his own. Links to Crazy4Cactus YouTube and social media are pasted below.  Crazy4Cactus - YouTube 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆𝟰𝗖𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝘀 🌵 (@crazy4cactus) • Instagram photos and videos Crazy4Cactus - Home | Facebook This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support

An interview with San Pedro, CA based plant collector and enthusiast, Mikey, of @mikeylovesmagic. Mikey is a full-time hair dresser with 10 years of experience. He also collects crystals and is known in the community for his life long love of practicing magic. Mikey joined us today in my home studio in Long Beach, CA.  Mikey's IG - @mikeylovesmagic • Instagram photos and videos This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007. Mezcala carries everything from landscape plants, to house plants, to cactus and succulents. They also offer a wide variety of rare collector specimens. @mezcalanursery • Instagram photos and videos Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below. How do Mushrooms Support the Immune System? - Real Mushrooms 7 Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits Real Mushrooms Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldtalk for 10% off all future orders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ifplantscouldtalk/support