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PlanthropologyAuthor: Vikram Baliga, PhD
If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most. Language: en Genres: Natural Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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129. Terracotta Pots, Plant Poop, and Immortal Trees- Summer 2026 Q&A
Episode 129
Thursday, 23 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat's up, Plant People?? It' time again to answer your burnign plant questions that jump from backyard pruning to big-picture ecology, keeping the science clear and usable. We sort out plant naming, native planting nuance, and a few garden myths, then close with research that changes how we think about trees and carbon storage.• late winter gooseberry pruning for fruiting wood age and open center structure • variety versus cultivar and why common language bends the rules • how to attract nighttime pollinators with pale fragrant night-blooming natives • when native plant cultivars can help and when true local genetics matter • why terracotta pots breathe, why drainage holes matter, and why gravel layers backfire • how plants handle waste through leaf drop and guttation • feeding carnivorous plants safely with fish food or dried insects • invasive species control through prevention, smart plant choices, and local ecosystem fixes • tree longevity, clonal forests, and what “immortal” can mean in biology • new findings on late-season carbon sequestration and what it implies for watering practices If you'd like to support the show, the best thing you can do is to tell a friend about it! Leave us a rating review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or Podchase or anywhere else you can.The Secret Story of Nutmeg - A hidden historyMysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.Substack: Office HoursWebsite: www.planthropologypodcast.comPodchaser: www.podchaser.com/PlanthropologyFacebook: PlanthropologyFacebook group: Planthropology's Cool Plant PeopleInstagram: @PlanthropologyPode-mail: planthropologypod@gmail.com
