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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Pinelands Nursery, Bleav

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.

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01:04:33

Native Plants Trivia!

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/11/18

Tom Knezick hosts the inaugural episode of Native Plants Healthy Planet Trivia. The trivia game that pits three native plant people against each other to see who will reign supreme! This episode's guests are Daryl Kobesky (Co-Owner) from Sunset Farmstead, Steve Knezick (Seed Propagation Manager) of Pinelands Nursery, and Co-Host Fran Chismar is in the center square. There can be only one winner but we will find out if there are any sore losers. Play at home and let us know how you did! Music by

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01:08:59

The Buzz - Bee House Bonanza

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/11/11

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a new round of "That's Hot" this episode. "This or That" discusses tick control an inclusivity. "Take it or Leaf it" discusses the pros and cons of bee houses. Tom and Fran complain, er...talk at length about topics they are not educated on. Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215)

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01:24:55

Native Plants Healthy Planet - LIVE!!!

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/11/04

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick bring The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast to a live audience for the first time ever hosted by the Hudson County Chapter of The Native Plant Society of New Jersey at The Nature's Park Café in James Braddock Park in Bergen County! Tom and Fran reconnect with Dr. Randi Eckel from Toadshade Wildflower Farm to discuss Randi's journey through ecology. Also discussed is the importance of The Native Plant Society and Randi outlines some of her favorite native

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01:09:11

The Buzz - Mom! Not Milkweed Again!

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/10/28

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. How did the live podcast go? Find out here. There is a new round of "That's Hot" this episode. "This or That" revisits Hawaii and also discusses native fruits. Tom and Fran revisit the Milkweed Contamination Conundrum and share their thoughts on the topic. Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215)

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01:35:40

Rooted Discussions - The Milkweed Contamination...

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/10/21

Welcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined Aimee Code (Pesticide Program Director) and Sharon Selvaggio (Pesticide Program Specialist Parks, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead) of the Xerces Society. Conversations include a recently published study about milkweed plants purchased from retail nurseries across the country and the pesticides found in these plants, how

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01:27:46

The Buzz - Milkweed Fluff and Other Stuff

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/10/14

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a lot of housekeeping this week before a new round of "That's Hot". "This or That" tackles invasives and climate change while "Take it or Leaf it" involves hiking courtesy. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? Tom and Fran get way off topic. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's

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01:03:33

Spreading the Gospel

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/10/07

Tom is in Louisville at the Eastern Native Grassland Symposium. He sits down with two fan favorites, Shannon Trimboli from Backyard Ecology and Southeastern Grasslands Institute and Kyle Lybarger from Native Habitat Project. They discuss how they started spreading the message of native plants, meeting for the first time in person, their thoughts on cultivars, and how they garden at home. Music by RJ Comer. Follow Native Habitat Project - Website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube /

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01:08:50

The Buzz - Incentives To Do Good

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/09/30

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a lot of housekeeping this week before a new round of "That's Hot". "This or That" debates the reasons for doing the right thing. "Take it or Leaf it" gets a little complicated. In a surprise twist, "Grow Read A Book" is not a book. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Are you listening all the way to the end for our secrets? Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's

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01:07:42

Moth Night!

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/09/23

Tom Knezick flies solo in a new feature called the Secret Tapes. Tom goes out in the field for a Moth Night with Blaine Rothhauser, Bill Young, and Steve Knezick. Why Moths? First, they're pretty cool. Second, they are a great reflection of the health of your habitat. There are thousands of different types of moths, and while many are generalist feeding species, some are specialists. Certain moths will only feed as caterpillars on walnuts, or cottonwoods, or another single genus. This means

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01:20:18

The Buzz - Bison Bison Bison

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/09/16

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a lot of housekeeping this week before a new round of "That's Hot". A new "This or That" spills over into "Take it or Leaf it". "Grow Read A Book" takes us into circle time. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet -

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01:20:50

Meet New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/09/09

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Terry Doss (Co-Director of Meadowlands Research & Restoration Institute) from The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. Topics include the history of the NJSEA as well as the Meadowlands of NJ. Also discussed are the importance and diversity of the Meadowlands, the research being done in this grassland ecosystem, as well as what the future holds for the The Meadowlands. Terry describes her road to finding what she wanted to be. Music by

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01:17:01

The Buzz - Sign This Petition

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/09/02

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Fran and Tom start off the episode with a little housekeeping before a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" that have Tom and Fran biting off more than they can chew while "Take it or Leaf it" turns out to be a much larger topic then they realized. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or

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01:31:46

Meet The Nature Conservancy’s Cities Program

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/08/26

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Johnny Quispe (Cities Program Manager) from The Nature Conservancy. Topics include the challenges of ecological restorations in urban environments, successes and lessons learned along the journey, achieving involvement and stewardship from the community, as well as what the future holds for the Cities Program. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow the TNC Cities Program - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / Newark Greenprint

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01:19:20

The Buzz - Then Of Course The Choice Is Yours

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/08/19

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We have not one, but TWO contest winners. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom has a new "Grow Read A Book" and "Take it or Leaf it" turns out to be enlightening. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet live Podcast Event. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants

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01:18:13

Meet The Ecological Health Network

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/08/12

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Eve Allen (Program Director) from the Ecological Health Network. Topics include connectivity within the ecological restoration community, challenges in identifying and strengthening those bonds, what the Ecological Health Network represents, as well as what the future holds for the EHN. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Ecological Health Network - Website / Facebook / Twitter Follow Eve Allen - Blog / Instagram Have a question or a comment?

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01:30:40

The Buzz -Break Out The Faygo

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/08/05

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. There a a ton of "Listener Shout Outs" as we come down to the wire on our latest contest. Tom does a "Grow Read A Book" before "Take it or Leaf it" where Fran and Tom find themselves in over their heads. Find out the details on the next Native Plants Healthy Planet talk. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question

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01:26:14

Meet The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/07/29

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew Bunting (Vice President of Horticulture) from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Topics include the formation of the PHS, the wonderful work and programs they offer, How they incorporate native plants into urban gardens as well as the internationally renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, what the future holds for the PHS, and how you can get involved. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - Website /

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01:24:16

The Buzz -When Life Gives you Sumac...

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/07/22

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Fran and Tom follow up on a few topics before getting a message from an old friend. There a a ton of "Listener Shout Outs". Tom does a "Grow Read A Book" segment but also has a complaint. Fran explains missing episode 113 before "Take it or Leaf it." Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment?

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01:24:59

Meet The Outdoor Equity Alliance

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/07/15

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Renata Barnes (Coordinator) from the Outdoor Equity Alliance. Topics include the formation of the OEA, how to go about making a change, things we can all do to make nature accessible and equitable, programs the OEA offer, and how you can get involved. Tom and Fran ask for guidance on things they can do better. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow The Outdoor Equity Alliance - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a

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01:08:51

Pinelands Nursery Seed Production

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2022/07/08

Host/Producer Fran Chismar is absent so Tom Knezick takes the reigns for an inpromtu episode with his brother Steve. The discussion starts with what it was like growing up on a native plant nursery. Then they really dive in to how Pinelands Nursery produces wildflower seed from start to finish. The episode ends with Steve sharing his favorite native plants and who has inspired him in nature in the outdoors. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Pinelands Nursery - Website / Facebook / Twitter

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