Episode 130: The Chestnut Blight (Feat. Stacie from Trashy Divorces)

05/21/24 • 49 min

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When's the last time the story about trees moved you to tears? Oh The Giving Tree... well what about a story about CHESTNUTS and also the erosion of family farming culture in the American South?

The Chestnut Blight is a little known story that ought to be common knowledge because it basically impacts every facet of life as we know it. Who knew a fungal pathogen could do so much damage? You will grow to love the Chestnut Tree, as we do, and to mourn it - but there may yet be hope on the horizon. Roast those chestnuts over an open fire, Horror Honeys!

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When's the last time the story about trees moved you to tears? Oh The Giving Tree... well what about a story about CHESTNUTS and also the erosion of family farming culture in the American South?

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