this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for... Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/ways-the-international-space-station-helps-us-study-plant-growth-in-space/ plants in...

This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you! Sources:...

This week we're baking pies and digging into a favorite fall fruit- Apples....

This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered....

If you've ever gotten lost in the woods, this week's plant might just be to blame. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrwurz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support

This week we're talking freaky fruit and greedy armor with our podcast pals at Frenndiagram! If you like this episode, be sure to check out our crossover chat on their show where we discuss the 2023 film "Evil Does Not Exist." Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way...

This week we're digging up some of the monster's we've already covered on the show..Vampires, Werewolves, and so many other terrors await. Listen if you dare! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DuMSmgy1Qlbvmtu5pnBG8?si=OfgSoXbwTtGjCR7J-KqI3Q Henbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55Qi3TarCWygqtWeyGSH94?si=8167321180904f73 Wolfsbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AtMJlGBuvy4AoTxFaS0DD?si=9fdcf2bc91ff451c Garlic:...

 This week we are continuing our monster mash mini-series by taking a closer look at an ancient trend to die for-...

This week we're kicking off our halloween mini-series with a carnivorous plant filled with mysteries, drama, and fly goo- Venus fly traps! If you like episodes heavy on the fun facts, or when I go off script, this one is for you! Sources:...

This week we're taking a closer look at a bloom you've probably never seen- Black Bat Flower. As we start slipping into spooky season, it felt like the best time to share about this bad ass bloom with petals so dark it looks like something Morticia Adams would grow. If you like things that are dark, spooky, and maybe a little misunderstood, this one's for you....

Today we are talking about our first aquatic plant and one of my very favorites- Marimo...Get ready for cool origin stories, my newest proposed podcast field trip, and a whole lot of cute aggression. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marimo https://mossballpets.com/blogs/news/unmasking-the-mysteries-of-moss-ball-pets#:~:text=The%20world's%20largest%20(and%20oldest,is%20over%20200%20years%20old! https://mossamigos.com/blogs/marimo-moss-ball-facts/japanese-marimo-balls ...

today we're asking the TRULY important questions again- can plants feel? Do they know we love them? Find out the answers along with me in this week's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support

This week we're coming at you with snacky solutions to invasive species, bramble-based flu cures, and Satan's flair for ✨Drama✨. Sources:...

This week we're digging in to one of the sweetest trends of the early 2000's- Stevia. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia_rebaudiana https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/whats-in-those-haribo-gummy-bears/283162/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400077/#:~:text=Maltitol%20is%20commercially%20produced%20from,together%20%5B2%2C3%5D. https://daily.jstor.org/stevias-global-story/ ...

This week on the show we're digging deep into the only caffeinated plant native to North America- Yaupon Holly. Whether you're in to coffee substitutes or sticking it to the British monarchy, I think you'll find something you like in this one! Sources:...

In this episode we dig deep into the spiciest member of the mustard family- Radishes! Sources:...

If you're into weird plants, islands of misfits, magic, history, or what *I* believe to be the first international instance of Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl Boss- you'll probably like what's going on here. Sources:...

Heat waves been faking you out? In this episode we're digging deep into cooling herbs to help you survive these brutally hot dog days of summer. Sources:...

In this episode we dig into a parasite with a knack for perking up your peepers- Eyebright! If you like the episodes heavy on history and antique medicine, this one is for you! Sources:...

This week we dig in to a summer fruit so sweet it inspired fan fiction in the Middle Ages- Strawberry. Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any...

Did Little Shop of Horrors have a point? Should we be feeding our plants blood? Today, we're finally getting to the bottom of whether or not you should be exploring this alternative form of fertilizing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support

This week we're bringing you witches, and bagpipes, and spirits...oh my! That's right, we're talking cherry. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyklon_B https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_cyanide https://www.almanac.com/plant/cherries ...

Summer WHAT? Summerween! it's happening this week, and to celebrate we're digging into the plant of honor- Watermelon. We're talking botany brain-busters, sea sick sons, blood sucking berries and so much more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support

Not to brag, but this week's episode kind of has everything- from bisexual icons to the gangreen gang, we're covering a LOT of ground. Be sure to tune into our episode on Trillium wherever you like to listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support