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Summer WHAT? Summerween! it's happening this week, and to celebrate we're digging into the plant of honor- Watermelon. W...
19/06/2024

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...tune in wherever you listen, and join us the rest of this week to see all the Summerween shenanigans.

Photo Credit and description:
Photo 1: an intricately carved watermelon by fudfoto on Getty images
Photo 2: a botanical illustration of a watermelon and all it's parts by an unknown artist
Photo 3: watermelons growing in a field by Bill Oxford
Image 4: slices of watermelon by banjongseal324
Image 5: whole watermelons by Bigc Studio
Image 6: Episode title card that reads "Episode 65: Botanical Bafflement & Tyrannical Treats- Watermelon"

Curious about the floral symbols of pride? Check out our playlist to learn a bit more about each one, and keep your eyes...
14/06/2024

Curious about the floral symbols of pride? Check out our playlist to learn a bit more about each one, and keep your eyes p*eled for later this week when we share a little more of the specifics here!

Not to brag, but this week's episode kind of has everything- from bisexual icons to the gangreen gang, we're covering a ...
12/06/2024

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.

Photo Credit and description:
Photo 1: A trillium newly in bloom by 631372 on pixabay
Photo 2: a botanical illustration of a trillium and all it's parts by an unknown artist
Photo 3: a trillium bloom towards the end of blooming taken on a recent trip to Washington
Image 4: A red variety of trillium by Joshua Moore from Getty Images
Image 5: Episode title card that reads "Episode 64: Bisexual Icons & Benjamin Franklin’s Farts- Trillium"

In this episode we're diving in to a midsummer favorite sure to leave you glowing- Calendula. If you're into sun, stews,...
05/06/2024

In this episode we're diving in to a midsummer favorite sure to leave you glowing- Calendula. If you're into sun, stews, or skincare, you'll want to tune in.

To celebrate the last few days of mental health awareness month, we're taking a color look many have turned to in times ...
29/05/2024

To celebrate the last few days of mental health awareness month, we're taking a color look many have turned to in times of struggle- St. John's Wort. if you're into weird coincidences, love spells, the gory side of flowers, or weird plant things, you're in the right place.

This week we're back with a brand new cherry flavor, this time thanks to a flashy floral friend filling raised beds and ...
15/05/2024

This week we're back with a brand new cherry flavor, this time thanks to a flashy floral friend filling raised beds and hanging baskets all over right now- petunia.

This week we're back from the woods and digging into a weedy favorite that might just make you p*e your pants- Dandelion...
08/05/2024

This week we're back from the woods and digging into a weedy favorite that might just make you p*e your pants- Dandelion. It's streaming now, anywhere you listen!

This time we're covering a spring favorite you're probably seeing allll over right now- from landscaping to fancy toast,...
03/04/2024

This time we're covering a spring favorite you're probably seeing allll over right now- from landscaping to fancy toast, pansy is pretty much the talk of the town this season.

If you like episodes heavy on the lore and floral fun facts, you'll really dig what we've got going on in this one. Listen now wherever you like!

Looking for something to sip on while you listen? has a creamy, dreamy drink to celebrate the season.

This week we're trying something a little less...structured? We're digging in to a fictional plant featured in everythin...
13/03/2024

This week we're trying something a little less...structured? We're digging in to a fictional plant featured in everything from Silent Hill to the Necronomicon. We thought it would be fun to do this one a little off book, so this week you'll do the research with me. It's a little chattier than normal, but hopefully a good time!

This week we're coming back at you with another remastered episode. We won't be redoing ALL of our old episodes....just ...
06/03/2024

This week we're coming back at you with another remastered episode. We won't be redoing ALL of our old episodes....just the ones I recorded in my room with a sh*tty mic, way too many blankets over me, and a dream.

Today we are diving in to Henbane- the plant used for everything from a cure for motion sickness to poisoning your brother. If you've ever been curious about why witches ride on brooms, or what the heck is supposed to be around all those Ancient Grecian's necks, this episode is for you.

Whether you're been listening along every week, or brand new around here, I think you'll really appreciate how far we've come in just over a year!

I'll be back at it next week with a new episode, see you then!

This week we’re digging in to the bitterly sour contradiction of the citrus world- grapefruit! If you like botanical baf...
28/02/2024

This week we’re digging in to the bitterly sour contradiction of the citrus world- grapefruit! If you like botanical bafflement, medical mind-benders, and wild victorian displays of wealth, you’ll want to tune in.

This week we're digging in to a well known favorite you're likely to stumble upon in cosmetic isles and chilly hikes ali...
21/02/2024

This week we're digging in to a well known favorite you're likely to stumble upon in cosmetic isles and chilly hikes alike- Witch Hazel. Tune in now wherever you listen!

This week we dig into another underdog and symbol of a nation- Edelweiss! If Goblins, die-hard romantic gestures, and hi...
23/01/2024

This week we dig into another underdog and symbol of a nation- Edelweiss! If Goblins, die-hard romantic gestures, and historical stories of strength are your thing, you”ll really dig this episode!

We're back with another episode! This week we're going back to our roots with Datura-a plant so powerful, it's said to w...
17/01/2024

We're back with another episode! This week we're going back to our roots with Datura-a plant so powerful, it's said to wake the dead.. If you're into zombie origins, witchcraft, and plants that can cause hallucinations, you'll really dig this episode! Check it out wherever you listen!


Sorry, we didn't mean to ghost you... To make up for it (and kick off 2024) we're digging into a couple of botanical rar...
10/01/2024

Sorry, we didn't mean to ghost you... To make up for it (and kick off 2024) we're digging into a couple of botanical rarities sure to haunt the landscape of your mind- Ghost Orchids! If you like rare plants with weird eating habits, this one's for you! Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts!

This week we dig into an absolute horror of the jungle, the Yateveo- or Man Eating Tree. If you like episodes heavy on t...
06/12/2023

This week we dig into an absolute horror of the jungle, the Yateveo- or Man Eating Tree. If you like episodes heavy on the Mystery and Myth, this one is for you!

Image Description:
Image 1: Illustration of the Yateveo
Image 2: A cover of the book "Salamanders & other Wonders"
Image 3: Graphic reading " Stranger Sacrifices & Eldritch Ethnobotany- Yateveo"

Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to t...
22/11/2023

Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dig in to massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in.

Image Description/Credit
Image 1: photo of cranberry fruits by Ekaterina79 for Getty Images
Image 2: Botanical Illustration of cranberries by unknown artist
Image 3: Cranberry flowers in the dew by ElenaBelozovora for Getty Images
Image 4: Ripening cranberries on the vine by Ghost Shadow for Getty Images
Image 5: Foggy pump house on the cranberry bog by Steve Bossleman for Getty Images
Image 6: Cranberries floating, ready for harvest by GarysFRP for Getty Images
Image 7: Berry pump harvesting floating cranberries by YinYang for Getty Images
Image 8: Graphic that reads "Episode 44: Merciless Mastodons and Slippery Slopes- Cranberry"

In this Episode we’re digging into the unofficial fruit of shipwrecks and sinners- pomegranate. We'll be discussing bota...
15/11/2023

In this Episode we’re digging into the unofficial fruit of shipwrecks and sinners- pomegranate. We'll be discussing botanical metal bands, messed up Greek mythology, medicinal fun facts, hippo teeth, and so much more. If you like episodes heavy on the folklore and fun facts, you definitely won’t want to miss this one. Check it out anywhere you listen!

Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant...
08/11/2023

Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant with almost as many contradictions as it has petals.

Image Description Credit:
Image 1: Large cranberry mums by Shirley810 from pixabay
Image 2: botanical illustration detailing different mum shapes by unknown artist
Image 3: an example of multi-color mums by dpcinh from pixabay
Image 4: White pin cushion mums with yellow centers by Didgeman from pixabay
Image 5: Chrysanthemum Root Tea by Heart_disk from Getty Images
Image 6: Graphic that reads "Episode 42 fall fashionistas & pretty pesticide- Chrysanthemums"

In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - ...
01/11/2023

In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered!

This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history...
25/10/2023

This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you!

they're baaaack! that's right- your favorite film friends and mine- the ladies of are back with another crossover! This...
20/10/2023

they're baaaack! that's right- your favorite film friends and mine- the ladies of are back with another crossover! This time with a MST3000 twist- we're watching annihilation, and would love it if you watched along with us! Start our commentary, pop on the movie, and get cozy as we dig deep into the 2018 film Annihilation! We also cover a shape shifting plant at intermission, so there's still plenty of plant facts mixed in with the movie magic!

They'll be sharing part two, so be sure to head over to their corner of the internet to check that out when you finish this ep!

In Part 2 of this week's episode we take a closer look at Adder's fork- aka the adorably weary Trout Lilly- A plant that...
20/10/2023

In Part 2 of this week's episode we take a closer look at Adder's fork- aka the adorably weary Trout Lilly- A plant that makes up for its lack of folklore with it's charming blooms and interesting variety! Learn more about it in Episode 39- now streaming anywhere you listen!

This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients y...
18/10/2023

This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing..If you're looking for a medieval madness cure, or a sure fire way to repel trick or treaters, this episode is for you! Check it out anywhere you listen.

In this week's episode we are covering the plant's in Macbeth's potion that we have actually already dug into on the sho...
11/10/2023

In this week's episode we are covering the plant's in Macbeth's potion that we have actually already dug into on the show! We'll cover the basics of the plant, and how they fit into the potion, but I'll leave the rest up to you! In case you want to dig a little deeper, the plants we have covered are Poppy (episode 28), Wormwood (episode 5), Henbane (episode 1) and Foxglove (episode 27)! Check it out now wherever you listen!

In part 2 of our cauldron conundrum this week, we take our best guess at what “wool of bat” might actually be, and what ...
06/10/2023

In part 2 of our cauldron conundrum this week, we take our best guess at what “wool of bat” might actually be, and what bats would look like if they wore wool sweaters. If you dig botanical sluthery, alternative bandages, or ordinary moss, this one’s for you!

As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to spot the difference between moss & lichen- making you an asset your hiking crew didn’t even know they needed….you’re welcome

Image credit/description
1: rough stalked feather moss with mushrooms and lots of capsules by Adege for pixaby
2: a botanical sketch of rough stalked feather moss by unknown artist
3:a close up of a carpet of moss on the forest floor by Vitaliy Fursov for getty images
4: the moss covering trees by Daniel B.
5: a very NOT photoshopped image of a bat getting ready for a nap in a tree wearing a very tasteful knit sweater
6: a graphic that reads “Episode 37: Caldroun Conundrums: Wool of Bat- Rough Stalked Feather Moss”

This week we continue our quest for clarity around what’s REALLY in that ding dang cauldron with Toe of frog, or as mos...
04/10/2023

This week we continue our quest for clarity around what’s REALLY in that ding dang cauldron with Toe of frog, or as most of us know it- bulbous buttercup! We’ll touch on pigs and pollinators, sneaky stimulants, and FINALLY get to the bottom of some butter loving myths. Tune in now wherever you listen!

Image Credit/description:
1: a collection of bulbous buttercup blooms by SimpleFoto
2: botanical illustration detailing the blooms and corm of the plant by unknown artist
3: a close up of a bulbous buttercup bloom by mountainberryphoto for getty images
4: an example of what bulbous buttercups look like growing en mass by Kyaw_Thiha for getty images
5: a graphic that reads “Episode 37: Caldroun Conundrums: Toe of Frog- Bulbous Buttercup”

This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit, aka Fillet of Fenny Snake! It's...
27/09/2023

This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit, aka Fillet of Fenny Snake! It's a North American wildflower sure to bring out your inner Goth.

Photo Description/Credit:
Image 1: a photo of 2 Jack in the pulpit flowers growing side by side by KenWiedemann from Getty Images Signature
Image 2: a botanical illustration of Jack in the pulpit by unknown artist
Image 3: a close up of the jack in the pulpit's spadix, detailing the deep purple and light green stripes by db_beyer from Getty Images
Image 4: the bright red cluster of jack in the pulpit berries by Gelia from Getty Images
Image 5: a close up of another all-green variety by BambiG from Getty Images Signature
Image 6: a photo better capturing what you would likely see if you stumbled upon a random jack in the Pulpit in the woods by Karel Bock from Getty Images
Image 7: A Graphic that reads " Episode 36: Popped Collars and Fillet of Fenny Snake- Jack in the Pulpit"

In the first episode of our plant-y potion mini series, we are digging in to a culinary classic with a bit of a kick- Mu...
20/09/2023

In the first episode of our plant-y potion mini series, we are digging in to a culinary classic with a bit of a kick- Mustard. If you like niche botanical drama or wild historical fun facts, you'll love this one! Pop the cauldron on and get cozy, because we've got a lot of ground to cover! (Pun very much intended)

Image Description and Credit:
Image 1: A close up on a mustard flower in full bloom by Sunil Yadav for Getty Images
Image 2: A botanical Illustration of the mustard plant by Unknown Artist
Image 3: A field of mustard in bloom by Tames Ngamsom for Getty Images
Image 4: A zoomed in photo of yellow mustard seeds by Dimijana for Getty Images
Image 5: A seed art creation from the MN state fair reading "Mustard's Last Hurrah" by Caitlin Micko
Image 6: A graphic that reads "Episode 35: Macbeth's Medley & Eye of Newt- Mustard"

This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts a...
13/09/2023

This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you!

Image Description/credit
Image 1: a close up of yarrow flower heads by alexandrumagurean for Getty Images
Image 2: a botanical illustration of Yarrow by unknown artist
Image 3: a mass planting of yarrow in a landscape by DeniceBreaux for Getty Images
Image 4: an example of wild yarrow in the late fall by nzfhatipoglu for Getty Images
Image 5: an example of the two toned yarrow mentioned in the episode by koromelena for Getty Images
Image 6: Episode graphic that reads “Episode 34: Poor Man’s Pepper & The Devil’s Plaything - Yarrow

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From Beer to Transcop, Henbane has been used for years to cure any ALEment. While now we mostly see it as a nasty weed, that hasn't always been the case. Learn more about this prolific plant in Episode 1 of Rooted. Streaming now wherever you get your podcasts.

From Beer to Tran Scop, Henbane has been used to treat a variety of ALEments. Learn more about this prolific plant in Episode 1 of Rooted- now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

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