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“I enjoyed hearing the topic of indigenous relationships with fire in the landscape. Native peoples certainly took advantage of fire such as the wild blueberry industry. But the story doesn’t go back far enough. Native peoples did not somehow invent the use of fires. In my home state of Alaska, the vast majority of fires are not human caused but results of hundreds of lightning strikes every year. The genius of native peoples is the observation of plant growth and change after a lightning strike. Imagine the result on a native tribe of doubling, tripling blueberry yields 2-3 years after a fire. Keen observations over many years probably led to the connection between lightening, fire
And blueberries. It would be hundreds of years before scientists realized fire releases nutrients, kills blueberry pests, removes plant competitors, improves pollinator habitats, and more. But it all begins with lightning and some very astute indigenous observers/stewards of the land. Making those connections is not easy. It would be interesting to hear your guest talk about lightning in his ancestral history.”
Pxx23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/24
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“I enjoyed the very first podcast , and I look forward to hearing Jennifer Bernstein interview more of the amazing people who make NYBG the botanical center of excellence that it is!”
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United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“Absolutely love this podcast and the variety of things it teaches about. The topics dive into all aspects of plants, and how they are important to the environment and our health in a variety of ways. They host a variety of interesting and informative guests, and it’s always an informative and...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“Wildly fascinating and informative! I loved all the interesting fact filled easy flowing banter. Fossilized plant pollen?! Unreal! I loved this debut episode and am ready for more! Kudos to the amazing Jen Bernstien and her team at the NYBG. Thanks for helping to bring out my inner plant person!”
LuluBaggins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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