Song and Plants
Carmen Porter
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Song and Plants episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Song and Plants for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Song and Plants episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Landrace Gardening with Joseph Lofthouse!
Song and Plants
12/03/24 • 57 min
What is a land race? How is promiscuous pollination different from open pollinated? How do you maintain diversity over multiple seasons? Can a land race be scaled down successfully to flourish in a home garden? Does Joseph Lofthouse sing beautifully? All this and so much more in this episode of Song and Plants!
Opening tune: Solanaceae by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Awesome links:
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Squash Harvesting, Curing and Storage
Song and Plants
07/07/21 • 6 min
How do the different Cucurbita species indicate ripeness? Subtle cues signal that the time is right for harvest. What is squash curing? Under optimal conditions, Cucurbita spp can be enjoy all winter!
Opening song: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (www.carmenporter.com)
References:
https://www.nda.agric.za/docs/Brochures/PG_Squash.pdf
Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) with Craig LeHoullier!
Song and Plants
02/23/24 • 60 min
Craig LeHoullier shares profound insights into the world of tomato growing, breeding and tasting!
Opening tune: Solanaceae by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Craig LeHoullier's Links:
Craig's website and blog: https://www.craiglehoullier.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctomatoman/
Introducing the Cucurbitaceae Family!
Song and Plants
05/27/21 • 4 min
Cucurbitaceae is a family with many familiar and tasty members. In anticipation of the first tune, this episode will focus on the Cucurbita genus. What are the most commonly grown species of the Cucurbita genus? And (briefly) what differentiates them from each other?
If you want to chat about squash, hit contact at https://carmenporter.com/
Growing Squash Experience
Song and Plants
06/21/21 • 5 min
When are the optimal conditions for Cucurbita seed germination? What location characteristics are favorable for planting squash? Is indoor or direct seeding right for your situation? Keep records!
Opening tune: 'Beeloved' by Carmen Porter
Contact at https://carmenporter.com
Capsicum with the Chilli Chump!
Song and Plants
04/18/24 • 66 min
What is the secret to delicious hot sauce? Hot peppers or chilies? How many species of Capsicum are cultivated for their spicy fruits? What qualities are worth seeking when purchasing a grow light? These questions answered and so much more as the ChilliChump shares the spicy details about all things Capsicum!
Opening tune: Solanaceae by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Shaun (ChilliChump) connections:
main page: https://chillichump.com/
seed shop: https://chillichumpseeds.com/
awesome software: https://seedsio.com/
Squash Bee Insights with Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe!
Song and Plants
08/06/21 • 40 min
What is the latest research regarding squash bee flower preferences, range expansion and morphology? Where did squash bees and most of the Cucurbita spp. that we grow originate? How can you encourage these amazing native bees to pollinate your squash? Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe shares her extensive knowledge!
To see more of the fantastic research projects being conducted at her lab: https://lopezuribelab.com/
To contact her directly: [email protected]
Opening tune: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Basic Wetland Terminology
Song and Plants
01/15/24 • 5 min
In this episode we take a shallow dive into wetland terminology!
Intro tune: Waterplant Waltz by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Resources:
Water Systems Around the World with Andrew Millison!
Song and Plants
07/16/23 • 56 min
In this episode Andrew Millison shares some his knowledge and adventures. His extensive travels and teaching experience give him unique insights into the workings of water systems.
Opening music: Waterplant Waltz by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
Linking up with Andrew Millison:
Andrew's website: https://www.andrewmillison.com/
Andrew's awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgb_TbreMgfDdLKkr4yYJHw
Permaculture Water Summit: https://permaculturesummit.online/
Oregon State University Permaculture Design Course: https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/osu-permaculture-design
Binomial Nomenclature is Fun!
Song and Plants
05/27/21 • 5 min
What is bionomial nomenclature? Why is it important? What is a taxonomic hierarchy? This episode offers a brief yet practical introduction to the scientific classification system of living organisms. Did you know that there is a spider named after Johnny Cash? We'll touch on that too.
If you have any favorite scientific names or stories, sent them my way at https://carmenporter.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Song and Plants have?
Song and Plants currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does Song and Plants cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Song and Plants?
The episode title 'Landrace Gardening with Joseph Lofthouse!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Song and Plants?
The average episode length on Song and Plants is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Song and Plants released?
Episodes of Song and Plants are typically released every 14 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Song and Plants?
The first episode of Song and Plants was released on May 27, 2021.
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