PODCAST

rootbound

Steve Ellington

A podcast about plants for when you’re stuck inside.

leisure home & garden

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episode 038: Peas and Carrots

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2022/09/20

This is not the Watering Hole, though you might be fooled because I am joined by Maggie and Ashley, the hosts of that podcast. Then, a completely different Ashley, discusses her phobia of a spherical food. Steve busts 3 carrot myths. Finally, Maggie and Ashely bust a couple of other plant myths.Show Notes!The Watering Hole Podcastrootbound episode 001 featuring Ashley of the Watering Holerootbound episode 002 featuring Maggie of the Watering HolePea on wikipediaPea facts from peas.orgCelebrate the

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episode 037: Paw Paws!

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2022/09/13

Steve is joined by Sebi as they scour a forest of an elusive fruit. Then, Tara shares her fondness for the same fruit — the Paw Paw. Steve explains his obsession with the fruit as well and how he got his first paw paw while sitting in an airplane. Finally, Steve and Sebi shake a bunch of trees.Paw Paw on wikipediaPaw Paws on Atlas ObscuraSmithsonian Article on Paw PawsMetacomet sachem to the Wampanoag - wikipediaAnachronistic Fruits and the Ghosts Who Haunt ThemThat Song about Pawpaws & Those

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episode 036: White Sage and European Sage

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2022/09/06

A bit of the philosophy behind rootbound. Then NancyRae of Herbal Gardens Wellness tells us about Salvia apiana, its importance in her culture and issues regarding its harvest. Plant, don’t pluck white sage. Steve talks about Salvia officinalis, its name, its uses and issues regarding its harvest. Finally, Steve drinks tea and talks about bees. Show Notes!The Watering Hole PodcastHealing in Two WorldsRevisiting—and Reimagining—the Cuisine of Our Oldest CulturesInterview with an Expert: Nancy Rae

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episode 035: Mixed Greens no. 1

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2022/08/30

The first Mixed Greens episode! 1. What’s a Pappus? 2. Dandelion greens with David 3. Who wrote the best song about corn? Blake Shelton or the Gregory Brothers + Corn Kid? 4. Gardenia fruit tea. 5. A story about milkweed 6. An analysis of Hoe Cake Hominy and Sassafras Tea — the songs and the food.Show Notes!A separated vortex ring underlies the flight of the dandelionVideo of a dandelion seed vortex!Sautéed Italian Dandelion Greens (Cicoria)9 Things to Do With DandelionsCorn by Blake SheltonIt's

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Episode 034: Poison Ivy!

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2022/08/23

Lots of disclaimers and Steve touches a plant. Then Rebecca shares a touching story about her mom and a toxic plant + more toxic plant talk and more disclaimers. Finally, Steve faces the repercussions of touching the plant… or does he?Show Notes!Poison Ivy: an Exaggerated Immune Response to Nothing MuchClearing up Poison Ivy MythsUrushiol on wikipediaA Beautiful Harvest: How Students in Japan Turn Urushi Trees Into LacquerBlack-spot poison ivy, a report of 3 cases with clinicopathologic

00:41:49

episode 033: Ficus and Dallisgrass

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2022/08/16

What are C4 plants? Then Jill talks about an entire genus! Ficus! Steve goes down a rabbit hole on a lawn weed and ends up exploring psychedelics. Later, a reading from Sylvia Plath’s the Bell Jar.C4 Photosynthesis from the Khan AcademyList of C4 plants on wikipediaCorn KidThe Ficus Genus on wikipediaHow a fig tree strangles other plantsAre There Dead Wasps In Figs?The Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Balboa ParkPaspalum dilatatum in wikipediaAves y Plantas de los Pastizales Naturales del Cono Sur de

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episode 032: Turmeric and Sweet Potato

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2022/08/09

What grows underground? Steve is a little confused. Then Kimani talks about a rhizome, skin care and happiness. Steve shares a common tuber with an fascinating history. Finally, some dazzling details about curcumin and piperine.Show Notes!Rhizomes, Corms, Tubers, BulbsHow to Grow Tumeric in Pots in Cold ClimatesHomemade and Commercial Skincare Made with TurmericSignificance Of 'Haldi' CeremonyCurcumin in Depression: Potential Mechanisms of Action and Current Evidence—A Narrative ReviewPotato

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Episode 031: Alocasia and Persian Silk Tree

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2022/08/02

Time, not Thyme. Then Eric shares a house plant that its an indicator of time. Then Steve share about a plant and a cocktail with a confusing name. Finally, more details about the cocktail.Show Notes!The Thyme episode of rootboundThe National Phenology NetworkPhenology, A Matter of TimeJapan’s Kyoto cherry blossoms peak on earliest date in 1,200 years, a sign of climate changeBeginner’s Guide to Caring For Alocasia ‘Polly’ (Alocasia Amazonica or African Mask Plant)More info on Alocasia Amazonia (and

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episode 030: Summer!

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2022/07/26

Summer Madness! Then Karla, Maggie, Marc, Trin and Steve eat strawberries and talk about summer, plants — and also mosquitos. Then they drink beer. Summer!Show Notes!Breaks With Tradition: “Summer Madness”WhoSampled Summer MadnessStrawberries with Sour Cream and Brown SugarThe Rise of the City Bee—How Urbanites Built the 21st-Century ApicultureWhat Purpose do Mosquitoes Serve?It Works for Vampires: Can Garlic Scare Off Mosquitoes?How Mosquitoes Helped Shape the Course of Human HistoryHow Trees

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episode 029: Gardenia and Peony

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2022/07/19

Defining herbaceous with or without pronouncing the ‘h’. Then, my Mom is on the podcast to talk about Gardenia and I talk about another fun flower. Finally, more talk about silent ‘h’s.Show Notes!Gardenia on WikipediaGardenias: A Fragrance That CaptivatesAlexander Garden on WikipediaBlog about Gardenia FruitRediscovering Don’s “Other” Essential TikiMixAcademic paper on gardenia and gastritisHistory of the Peony FlowerPlants with Extrafloral NectariesHow to Eat a PeonyAdam Ragusea on Herb vs

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episode 028: Sassafras!

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2022/07/12

On this episode of rootbound we take a unique historical look at Sassafras with Dr. Clare Griffin and of course we end up talking about Paracelsus. Then steve thinks about history and trees. Show Notes!Sassafras on wikipediaDisentangling commodity histories: pauameand sassafras in the early modern global worldHow were the english introduced to SassafrasA Short History of GumboThe Real Reason Sassafras Root Beer Is IllegalMixing Medicines: The Global Drug Trade and Early Modern Russia by Clare

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episode 027: Arnica and Raspberry

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2022/07/05

What is medicine? Steve isn’t sure. Then Lorena discusses a flower, abuelas and bruises. Later, steve talks about an aggregate of drupelets. Plus, a bonus plant!Show Notes!Medicine on WikipediaA picture of Arnica de la AbuelaAntiinflammatory constituents from Heterotheca inuloidesRubus Idaeus on WikipediaRaspberries, the fruits of the Olympus GodsPrimocane vs FloricaneInfo on Red Raspberry Leaf TeaRe(plantea)ndo on Instagram

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episode 026: Milkweed and Bärlauch

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2022/06/28

Some foraging info. Later Mallory talks about common misconceptions regarding milkweed and Steve shares a plant that may or may not be eaten by bears. Finally, Steve learns a lesson. This also counts as the ramps episode. Show Notes!Milkweed on WikipediaStalking the Wild Asparagus on GoodreadsMaking a Milkweed PillowWhen picking milkweed was a patriotic pursuitRecipe for Milkweed Stew by Mallory O’DonnellAllium ursinum on WikipediaWhat’s the difference between Ramps and Ramsons?Can we eat our ramps

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episode 025: Virginia Bluebells and Elderberry

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2022/06/21

Nectar is cool. Then Rebecca shares a floral discovery during a hike. Steve doesn’t poison anybody while sharing a flower-based beverage. Finally, Steve shares his mead journey. Show Notes!Nectar on wikiWorld list of plants with extrafloral nectariesVA Native Plant Society on BluebellsPost on bluebells from Wisconsin HorticultureGrow It Build It guide to BluebellsMusings on Bluebells from Rebecca’s blogUK Herb Society on ElderberryElderberry: an abundant native medicineElderberry Supplementation

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episode 024: Plantago and Oregano

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2022/06/14

What’s in a name? Apparently, quite a bit. Then Moon talks about about peeling leaves of the edible duct tape of the yard. Later, Steve talks about oregano, lightning and spoiled milk. Finally, we get to the bottom of the mystery of two plants with the same name.Show NotesA rose by any other name would smell as sweet on wikipediaCommon Names--Too Many Shared Names from the Wandering BotanistPlantago on Eat the WeedsEat this, common plantain seedsHerb Society of America Guide to the Genus

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episode 023: Fennel and Serviceberry

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2022/06/07

This week on rootbound we talk about berries… and berries that aren’t berries… and things that aren’t berries that are berries. Then Jewel, general manager and creative director of the Gibson describes her resilient fennel plants and various facts about them — including how to repel ghosts. Steve brings visual aids to an audio medium and talks about berries some more. Finally, drinks are made.Show Notes!Berry (botany) on wikipediaFennel quick facts from the Herb Society of AmericaWhat is Kummel?What

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episode 022: Gorse and Virginia Creeper

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2022/05/31

Evergreen or Deciduous? Then Eoin talks about a ubiquitous and flammable shrub. He doesn’t know whether he can smell it or not. Steve talks about a creeper that he is inviting to his backyard. Lastly, a song a bout a train.Show Notes!Gorse, Furze, WhinGorse Flowers on widlflowersofireland.netGorse and Fire RiskA Christmas Childhood by Patrick KavanaghGorse Fires by Michael LongleyVirginia Creeper on WikiVirginia Creeper on Fassaden GrünThe Last Scream of the Virginia CreeperRhaphidesNew Virginia

00:32:57

episode 021: Peaches!

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2022/05/24

Housekeeping. Then Imke and Steve talk about their respective peach trees — plus other peach fun facts and dazzling details! Finally, we move out to the country and eat a lot of peaches. 🍑🍑🍑Show Notes!Peach wikipedia entryEuropean Earwig: Fruit Pest, Potential Ally, or Both?How to thin peachesLearn to recognize ladybug larvaePlum Curculio ControlPeach Cobbler RecipeThe Cherokee Blood Peach on the Abundant Living and Gardening Podcast(Apple podcasts link)🍑 emoji on wikipedia’Impeachment’ has

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episode 020: Spring!

rootbound ·

2022/05/17

Record scratch! Vivaldi! This is a special spring episode of rootbound. Steve, Karla, Anwesha and Sinchan talk about spring and how it applies to plants while gazing at the Matterhorn. They also drink whisky.Show Notes!The Four SeasonsThe Four Seasons SonnetsThe Matterhorn on WikipediaLocation of RiffelalpTussilago (Coltsfoot) on WikiThe Difference between Corms, Bulbs, Tubers and RhizomesWikipedia on seed stratificationThe Rise of the State MachinesSwitzerland offers an unexpected trove of rare

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episode 019: Jasmine and Silver Maple

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2022/05/10

This is not the chocolate episode. Then Max talks about the connection between a flower and family. Steve tells about backyard syrup experiments. The episode closes with a song about jasmine and a train ride in the Swiss mountains. Show Notes!Lindt Home of ChocolateBlog about Indonesian jasmine by LoisVideo about jasmine tea scentingSilver Maple vs Sugar MapleMatt’s Habitats - DC area foraging walksHow to collect sap and make syrupMelati Dik MelatiVisuals by Maximilian de Vree

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