Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  There is tons of follow up and Tom and Fran are up to the task. "That's Hot" deals with the rare and not so rare while "This or That" discusses climate change and animal crossings.  We have a new question on the Question and Comment Line!  "Take it or Leaf it" allows the opportunity to recap.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Check out Jared the Nature Guy's Card Game Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Laura DePrado, HTR (Owner - Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC) to talk about Horticultural Therapy Week. Topics include the origin of Horticultural Therapy and its pioneers, the benefits of Horticultural Therapy, and tips for better connections with nature.  We also learn about Laura's unique journey with Horticultural Therapy.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC. - Website / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn Register of Teacup Gardens at BHWP Here.   Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Tom and Fran are on the same page this week with "That's Hot".  "This or That" discusses the loss of natives while myth busting lawns.  We have the introduction of a new segment before "Take it or Leaf it" has Tom and Fran figuring out how narrow is too narrow.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Michael Curran (Owner - Abnova Ecological Solutions) to talk about land management and restoration ecology as it pertains to the energy industry in Wyoming. Topics include theories of land management, the importance of data collection, technology advances in restoration, and leaving nature in a better shape than how it was found.  Dr. Curran also shares his intriguing path into ecology.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Abnova Ecological Solutions. - Website Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Tom and Fran celebrate three years of the podcast!  "That's Hot" may appear to be recycled.  "This or That" discusses the loss of habitat and how to improve habitat.  We hear from a new listener on the  Question and Comment line before "Take it or Leaf it" has Tom and Fran figuring out what they cannot live without.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Daniela Shebitz (Chair and Professor, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences - Kean University) to talk about land management and our connections with nature. Topics include theories of land management throughout different cultures, the importance of succession, the practice of prescribed burns, and our responsibility to reach a wider audience.  Also discussed is the one native plant you should have on your property for its medicinal value.  Dr. Shebitz introduces Tom and Fran to a native plant right in their backyards.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Daniela Shebitz - Website Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  "That's Hot" is a precursor to A Native Plant Every Day with Tom and Fran this week.  "This or That" has Tom and Fran on the same page this week after Fran makes amends with his losing ways.  We hear from an old friend on the Question and Comment line before "Take it or Leaf it" has Tom and Fran questioning themselves.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Learn more about Pinelands Nursery Career Opportunities Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code NATIVEPLANTS. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

The Secret Tapes are back!  Tom Knezick and Fran Chismar take this episode on the road by taking advantage of their drive time while attending the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Tradeshow (MANTS) in Baltimore, MD. On the way to the show Fran and Tom share their expectations and are able to compare them to the results on the way home.  *Spoiler Alert* - The Buzz word was "Native".  Music by Andorra.  Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  "That's Hot" follow the blight of the ghost forest as well as offering an all-star sedge.  "This or That" takes a good look protecting cougars as they trek towards the east and protecting native plants from the threat of extinction  "Take it or Leaf it" offers solutions this week.  Tom's Petty gets theme music treatment.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Learn more about Pinelands Nursery Career Opportunities Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code NATIVEPLANTS. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

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 Carex trials.  It's time to get excited about Carex!  They discuss Carex that responded well to mowing, surprise value of many of the Carex species, How species rated for flower and seed pod, as well as the buzz generated by this timely research. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Mt. Cuba Center - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / Carex Trials  Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  "That's Hot" takes some interesting turns this episode.  "This or That" takes a good look protecting native wildlife and street tree diversity.  "Take it or Leaf it" ends without and answer.  Tom and Fran discuss an industry tradeshow before reflecting on their conversation with the National Wildlife Federation.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Voice Your Opinion on NJ Black Bears Here. Learn more about Pinelands Nursery Career Opportunities Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code NATIVEPLANTS. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick sit down with Mary Phillips (Head of Garden for Wildlife / Certified Wildlife Habitat) from The National Wildlife Federation to talk about the multitude of programs offered by the NWF that support native plants, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems. Topics include Garden for Wildlife, Certified Wildlife Habitats, The Wildlife Native Plants Collection, The National Pollinator Garden Network, and much more.  Also discussed is the social aspect of nature and gardening with natives as well as Mary's journey into this industry.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow National Wildlife Federations - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / Plant with a Purpose  Follow Garden for Wildlife - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / TikTok  Become a Certified Wildlife Habitat - Website  Use the Native Plant Finder - Website View the Impact of Wildlife Gardening Here.  View Consumer Wildlife Gardening Trends Here.  View Webinar on Research on Wildlife Habitat Gardens Here.  Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  We have a old "new" "That's Hot" this week.  "This or That" takes a good look at Invasive plant legislation and bee biodiversity.  "Take it or Leaf it" focuses on something most nurseries of guilty of doing.  Tom and Fran discuss the their favorite Native Plants Healthy Planet Episodes of All-Time and Fran notices an underlying theme.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Learn more about Pinelands Nursery Career Opportunities Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code NATIVEPLANTS. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share two of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast to help bring you into the New Year. First is Dr. Enric Sala (Author, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Founder of Pristine Seas) about his new book, The Nature of Nature: Why We Need The Wild.  They tackle the difficult issues facing our global ecosystems today and approach them with solutions.  Topics include reclaiming our oceans, an organic approach to economic growth, re-balancing nature, and things that you can do to help.  Our second episode is  Dr. Doug Tallamy (Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware) Author of Bringing Nature Home and Natures Best Hope. They discuss what has changed in the last 13 years since the publication of Bringing Nature Home, the root of exotic plant species and insects, accepting the role of a predator, and the urgency of growing a Homegrown National Park.  Happy New Year!  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Enric Sala - Website /  Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Buy the Book Join A Homegrown National Park - Webiste Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Fran gets a mystery Christmas Present.   We have a new "That's Hot" this week.  "This or That" takes a good look at California in both articles.   "Take it or Leaf it" is just in time for Christmas.  Tom and Fran get sidetracked a million times while discussing the Top 10 Native Plants Healthy Planet Episodes of All-Time.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch! Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Learn more about Pinelands Nursery Career Opportunities Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code NATIVEPLANTS. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick sit back down with Dr. Peter Groffman (Microbial Ecologist - Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Professor - City University of New York Advanced Science Research Center at the Graduate Center, Professor - Brooklyn College Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences) to finish their talk about social ecology. Topics include the effects of climate change and a shift of biodiversity, a new landmark case of lawns and HOA's, and encouraging words for you and your neighbors.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Peter Groffman - CUNY / Cary Institute / ResearchGate Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Will Tom finally get to go on vacation - find out before "Grow Read A Book."  We have a new "That's Hot" this week.  "This or That" looks at native recipes and a farmer's take on Common Milkweed.   "Take it or Leaf it" highlights a presidential tradition.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? There is new merch!  Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code NATIVEPLANTS20 or 20% off your single purchase. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Peter Groffman (Microbial Ecologist - Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Professor - City University of New York Advanced Science Research Center at the Graduate Center, Professor - Brooklyn College Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences) to talk about the social aspect of urban ecology. Topics include why we have lawns and a brief history of the drivers that encourage the use of chemicals. Also discussed are the long term effects from the decisions that we make. There will be a part 2!  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Peter Groffman - CUNY / Cary Institute / ResearchGate Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Tom and Fran are grateful for Thanksgiving this episode before a new round of "That's Hot". This week "This or That" discusses native lawn substitutes and the effects of fertilizer. "Take it or Leaf it" highlights one of our keystone species. Tom and Fran tackle the question and comment line while sharing their thoughts on the classic villain.  Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? Music by RJ Comer.  Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/nativeplants and get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code NATIVEPLANTS20 or 20% off your single purchase. Hurry Now!  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Tom Knezick hosts the inaugural episode of Native Plants Healthy Planet Trivia.  The trivia game that pits three native plant people against each other to see who will reign supreme!  This episode's guests are Daryl Kobesky (Co-Owner) from Sunset Farmstead, Steve Knezick (Seed Propagation Manager) of Pinelands Nursery, and Co-Host Fran Chismar is in the center square.  There can be only one winner but we will find out if there are any sore losers.  Play at home and let us know how you did!  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Sunset Farmstead - Website / Facebook / Instagram Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.