Legend of the Poinsettia: An Earnest Offering
On the final day of the year, the season's final episode of Gathered: Storied Botanicals delves into the story of the Poinsettia. It goes by many names and its intricate history illuminates all the many gifts it offers during the Christmas season.
December 31, 2022
Girlish Notions (or an Excruciating Faith)
November 27, 2022
Gather ‘Round: Devil’s Guts & the Vine’s Snare
October 31, 2022
They lie low to the ground. Sneaky and insidious, they creep along forest floors, climb garden gates, and choke out its neighbors. This Halloween let's follow the coils of creeping vines that have made their way into our culture, from 19th century literature to the horror movies we watch every spooky season.
Happy Halloween!
Gather ‘Round: The Story of the Lupine Ladies
July 31, 2022
Having missed June's episode, I catch up on an Icelandic adventure that revealed insight into the lupine flower, its role in ancient Rome, Native American medicine, and restoring soil health in Iceland. From there, we gather a fresh look at a life philosophy through a classic children's story.
Gather ‘Round: The Story of the First Tulip
May 31, 2022
In this month's episode, we'll gather 'round the *podcasting campfire* for the story of Farhad and Shirin, the Persian folktale that is also the legend of the first tulip.
March 18, 2022
All Flocked Together
April 18, 2022
Flowering branches are one of the early blooms that promises spring isn't far off. One particular flowering tree has a deep history that's crossed oceans and has inspired artists, warriors, and activists alike!
A New Kind of Garden
March 18, 2022
The topic of gardens is vast. Let's dig into a type of garden that has evolved through the ages and how one man's vision of what a garden could be informed the first chapter of America's history.
Root-Bound, Homeward Bound
February 18, 2022
The first episode of the podcast’s relaunch! We begin this new season at the root, or roots—literally and metaphorically. Returning to one’s roots or to begin again in a career, creative pursuit, a new place to live, or in life can feel like a setback, but we explore how the plant structure--in all its diversity and complexity--can offer some insight in reframing this point of view.
April 22, 2019
Cautionary Tales: The Dangerous & Didactic Flower
Through the Gates: The Art of Preservation & Regeneration
A State of Dormancy: an Interlude Between Soil & Stars
March 4, 2019
Vibrant Night Flyer
February 15, 2018