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Growing Greener

Tom Christopher
Biodiversity
Native Plants
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Ecology
Mycorrhizal Fungi
Gardening
Organic Gardening
Plant Roots
Integrated Weed Management
Prospect Park
Invasive Plants
Ecological Landscaping
Land Race Gardening
Rewilding Magazine
Cornell University
Harvard University
Let's Botanize
Climate Change
Water Management
Regenerative Gardening

Your weekly half-hour program about environmentally informed gardening. Each week we bring you a different expert, a leading voice on gardening in partnership with Nature. Our goal is to make your landscape healthier, more beautiful, more sustainable, and more fun.

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Latest Episodes

Byron Kominek knew the family farm needed a more profitable crop than hay to survive. By installing photovoltaic panels and growing crops underneath, he now supplies electricity to 300 neighboring houses while also producing food and hosting educatio... more

Liz Koziol of the University of Kansas shares hew work with mycorrhizal fungi and native plants, and how a properly designed fungal inoculant can make your ecological garden more biodiverse, quicker to establish itself and more resistant to weeds.

Herbariums, annotated collections of dried plant specimens first appeared in Italy almost 500 years ago. In today's Growing Greener, Lea Johnson, Director of Conservation at the Native Plant Trust discusses why they remain an essential tool for those... more

Dr. Elic Weitzel of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History describes the thousands of years of association between deer and people, how they long ago came to prefer human-created landscapes, and why their population has exploded

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Recent Guests

Byron Kominek
Founder of the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center
Episode: Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center combines energy generation with agriculture for a double harvest
Dr. Liz Koziol
Assistant research professor at the University of Kansas focusing on mycorrhizal fungi and their role in prairie restorations.
University of Kansas
Episode: The Missing Piece of Your Ecological Garden
Dr. Lea Johnson
Director of Conservation at the Native Plant Trust
Native Plant Trust
Episode: An Antique Tool Brings New Knowledge of Native Plants
Dr. Elic Weitzel
Historical ecologist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Episode: How Your Garden Helped Drive the Deer Population Boom
Dan Snow
A renowned sculptor and dry stone waller known for imaginative stone structures.
Episode: How Vermont sculptor Dan Snow has elevated the traditional New England wall into a powerful, locally rooted art form
Dr. Bethany Bradley
Professor of biogeography and spatial ecology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Seemingly non-invasive exotic garden plants can be ecological time bombs
Ken Bevis
Stewardship wildlife biologist for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Snagged: How a Dead Tree Can Enrich Your Garden
Sheri Crabtree
Horticultural research and extension associate at Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University
Episode: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Pawpaws – a North American native fruit ideal for the home gardener
William Cullina
Horticulturist and Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum and Gardens
Morris Arboretum and Gardens
Episode: Start from Seed for a Special Relationship with Your Native Plants

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Tom Christopher
Host of Growing Greener, Tom Christopher engages with various experts in gardening and environmental science to share knowledge and insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Making us ALL better gardeners!

    Growing Greener is a fantastic resource for both professional and amateur gardeners alike, bringing new ideas, techniques and garden news to us all, informative and on point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dashford25
    Australia10 months ago
  • Top of my list

    Growing Greener is consistently engaging. I appreciate the deep knowledge of the host, Tom Christopher. He asks excellent questions. I look forward to listening every week. This radio broadcast/podcast always leaves me feel satisfied but wishing there was more time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary’s Herbs
    United States2 years ago
  • Top quality content, well researched

    Excellent podcast. Host Tom Christopher and guests are well informed. This host really adds depth to the discussion AND allows his guests to deliver great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F Helvet
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my top garden podcasts!

    I started listening to Growing Greener a few months ago and now I never miss an episode. Tom Christopher is so knowledgeable about all things gardens. Aside from gardening he also imparts his true love of the natural world and it shows in the type of guests he has on the show. A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kitzi from Kansas City
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!

    I never miss a show, but particularly enjoyed todays show, March 1, 2023. The only problem is I now have to buy more seeds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seedlady32
    United States3 years ago

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Many express an ongoing commitment to sustainability and are eager to implement the ideas shared in their own gardening practices.
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The Missing Piece of Your Ecological Garden
Q: Why is it important to have locally adapted fungi in soil inoculants?
Local fungi are better suited to the environment and can enhance the effectiveness of plant growth and biodiversity.
The Missing Piece of Your Ecological Garden
Q: What is the role of mycorrhizal fungi in the health of our plants?
They extend plants' root systems and acquire essential nutrients from the soil, influencing plant health and biodiversity.
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center combines energy generation with agriculture for a double harvest
Q: Are there food crops that perhaps, I mean, I suppose, vegetable crops growing underneath your solar array, or how has that worked?
Leafy greens do quite well under the solar panels, and we previously had a nonprofit cultivating various vegetables there.
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center combines energy generation with agriculture for a double harvest
Q: Could you summarize what your organization is?
The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center integrates land stewardship with solar rays through education and outreach.
An Antique Tool Brings New Knowledge of Native Plants
Q: Could you tell us what a type specimen is?
A type specimen is a representative individual of a newly described species that is used for taxonomic comparison and is crucial for understanding plant relationships.

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This weekly podcast focuses on environmentally informed gardening, offering insights and tips from a range of experts passionate about sustainable practices. It covers diverse topics such as native plant propagation, composting, and the ecological role of various species in gardening. Each episode features expert guests who share their knowledge on practical gardening techniques, sustainability, and cultivating a deep connection with nature. The discussions are engaging and provide valuable resources for both professional landscapers and home gardeners looking to make their gardens more sustainable and ecologically friendly.

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Recent guests on Growing Greener include:

1. Byron Kominek
2. Dr. Liz Koziol
3. Dr. Lea Johnson
4. Dr. Elic Weitzel
5. Dan Snow
6. Dr. Bethany Bradley
7. Ken Bevis
8. Sheri Crabtree

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