Song and Plants

A podcast by Carmen Porter

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36 Episodes

  1. Capsicum with the Chilli Chump!

    Published: 4/18/2024
  2. Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) with Craig LeHoullier!

    Published: 2/23/2024
  3. Basic Wetland Terminology

    Published: 1/15/2024
  4. Water Systems Around the World with Andrew Millison!

    Published: 7/16/2023
  5. Water Systems with Ben Falk!

    Published: 8/18/2022
  6. Wildcrafting with Pascal Baudar!

    Published: 7/23/2022
  7. Wild Food Adventures with the Forager Chef (Alan Bergo)!

    Published: 6/10/2022
  8. Pisum sativum (Peas)!

    Published: 5/25/2022
  9. Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) with Kate Garvie of Heartbeet farm!

    Published: 5/5/2022
  10. Citrullus lanatus (watermelon)!

    Published: 4/18/2022
  11. Zea mays (corn) with Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds!

    Published: 4/5/2022
  12. Alliums with the Extreme Onion Man (Stephen Barstow)!

    Published: 3/21/2022
  13. Capsicum annuum (sweet and spicy peppers)!

    Published: 3/3/2022
  14. Atriplex hortensis (orach) with Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed!

    Published: 2/14/2022
  15. Chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) with Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds!

    Published: 2/6/2022
  16. Beta vugaris (beetroot, Swiss chard, sugar beet, mangold...)!

    Published: 1/21/2022
  17. Amarantus spp with Dr. Rob Myers!

    Published: 1/11/2022
  18. Spinacia oleracea (spinach)!

    Published: 1/7/2022
  19. Nepeta cataria (catnip) with William Reichart of Rutgers University!

    Published: 1/3/2022
  20. Magnolia officinalis

    Published: 11/24/2021

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Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!