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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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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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01:28:49

Meet Bees in Trees

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2022/02/11

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kass Urban-Mead (Pollinator Conservation Specialist) with The Xerces Society. They discuss the importance of canopy resource and vertical habitat to wild bee populations, how wild bee populations use tree pollen, what the best native trees are for bees to use, and we find out how many questions Fran and Tom can ask in an episode. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow The Xerces Society - Website / Facebook / Twitter Have a question or a comment? Call

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01:30:23

The Buzz - Gathering of the Juglone

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2022/02/04

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. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before answering a barrage of wonderful questions. "Grow Read A Book" makes a triumphant return before ending with a new "Take it or Leaf it". 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 - Website

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01:18:44

Meet Genetic Barcoding

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2022/01/28

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Tanya Dapkey (Lab Manager, Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Lab at the Patrick Center for Environmental Research) of The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. They discuss Genetic Barcoding and how it relates to insects, what the genetic barcoding of insects can teach us about stream health and a multitude of other things, the advantages and disadvantages to this technology, what the future holds and what we still need to learn. Music by Egocentric

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01:41:10

The Buzz - Native Plant Legislation

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2022/01/21

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 episode. We find out who won the epic battle of "This or That". Tom talks legislation. Fran has a complaint. Actually, Fran has many complaints. Tom and Fran recap their last couple episodes that are seated on different ends of the sustainable land care spectrum before ending with a new "Take it or Leaf it". Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a

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01:55:10

Rooted Discussions - Regulating Land Care

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2022/01/14

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 by Richard McCoy (Owner, Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc.), Lori Jensen (Executive Director, NJNLA), Dan Mabe (Founder, American Green Zone Alliance), and Christine Symington (Program Director, Sustainable Princeton) to discuss the topic of regulating land care. Conversations include the state of land care

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01:27:56

The Buzz -Best Episodes of 2021

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2022/01/07

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 episode. Tom and Fran reveal the Top 10 episodes of all time as well as some of their favorites from the last year. Fran and Tom get a little philosophical before sharing their resolutions for the upcoming year. Music by RJ Comer. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran

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01:33:39

Meet Lawns into Meadows

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2021/12/30

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Owen Wormser (Author of Lawns into Meadows, Owner) of Abound Design. They discuss Owen's unique upbringing, the importance of meadows and their benefits, ecological facts about maintaining turf grass, and native plants to help turn your meadows into a reality. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Owen Wormser - Websites / Instagram / Buy The Book Buy a copy of Lawns into Meadows. Go Here and enter the code MEADOW20 for 20 percent off your entire

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01:20:03

The Buzz - Holiday Gift Ideas

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2021/12/23

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" and "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran share some great last minute gift ideas for the Holidays. There is finally a name for the new segment! 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 - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt,

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01:26:05

Meet Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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2021/12/17

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Andrea DeLong-Amaya (Director of Horticulture) and Joe Marcus (Native Plants of North America Program Coordinator) of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. They discuss the legacy of the visionary Lady Bird Johnson, the history of the center and the work that they do, the incredible task behind creating the database of wildflower.org, the importance of education behind the mission of native plant awareness, and some of the things you may have missed on

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01:28:04

The Buzz - Green Infrastructure Roundup

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2021/12/10

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" and "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran take a moment to reflect on the last few episodes focusing on Green Infrastructure. Everyone gets a listener shoutout this episode! Fran and Tom make a tough decision in a new segment. 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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01:27:20

Floating Wetland Islands

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2021/12/03

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Jack Szczepanski Ph.D. (Senior Aquatic Ecologist) of Princeton Hydro about floating wetland islands. They discuss the benefits of FWI's, the science behind them, native plants that are used in them, and the different applications in which they can be used. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Princeton Hydro - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet -

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01:06:20

The Buzz - We Have a Winner!

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2021/11/26

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" and "This or That" this episode. Sol calls in with his winner of the Draw Sol contest and Tom and Fran give some helpful tips for after your Thanksgiving Day meals. Fran and Tom reveal their guilty plant pleasures. 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 - Website / Instagram

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01:07:25

Rooted Discussions - Green Roofs

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2021/11/19

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 by Kate Ancaya (Co-Founder and Landscape Architect) from Living Roofs, Inc. and Shannon Currey (Marketing Director) of Hoffman Nursery to discuss the topic of green roofs. Conversations include what exactly is a green roof, the benefits of having a green roof, what goes into green roof plant selections, and the challenges of

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01:19:09

The Buzz - Sol, Pigeons, and Associations

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2021/11/12

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" and "This or That" this episode. Tom is getting quite the reputation in the avian lover actor's guild and Fran urges the listeners to become active in their favorite organizations. Fran and Tom pick their favorite Sol entries before posting in the Facebook Group. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow

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01:23:04

Meet The Native Plant Society of New Jersery

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2021/11/05

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Hubert Ling (President) of The Native Plant Society of NJ about the 38 year history of the organization. They discuss the benefits of membership, the idea behind their annual seed exchange program, the programs that they offer, including their fall conference, as well as the friendships that can be made. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow The NPSNJ - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Flickr Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow

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01:28:19

The Buzz - Broomsticks, Cattails, and Bird Ladies

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2021/10/29

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new Halloween episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Lewis Family helps out with the Grow Read a Book Jingle as well as the topic of native plants for Halloween. The Bird Lady offers an olive branch to Tom and there is a listener shoutout to the Great White North in this Halloween Spooktacular. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call

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01:35:43

Meet Nature‘s Sanctuary at West Laurel Hill Cemetery

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2021/10/22

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Gregg Tepper (Horticulturist and Author) of West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Laurel Hill Cemetery about the important practice of sustainability. They discuss the Nature's Sanctuary, changing views on traditional perception, practices of reuse and recycling, managing for deer and invasives in a sustainable environment, and the importance of stewardship. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Laurel Hill Cemetery

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01:36:41

The Buzz - Smelling the Seeds of Nature

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2021/10/15

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" and "This or That" this episode. The guys take a moment to reflect on their latest Rooted Discussion before they introduce a new segment. Noele shares a competitive game that that has Tom and Fran turning up their noses. There can be only one! 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

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02:00:40

Rooted Discussion - Women in Ecology

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2021/10/08

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 by Carolyn Klaube (Stewardship Director) from Sourland Conservancy, Debbie Dekleva (Monarch Maverick) of Monarch Flyway, Amy Greene (Professional Wetland Scientist and Certified Senior Ecologist) former President of Amy Greene Environmental, and Dr. Randi Eckel (Owner) of Toadshade Wildflower Farm to discuss women in the

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01:34:39

The Buzz - Invasive Insects and Other Musings

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2021/10/01

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and they have brand new equipment. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode - but not in that order. Tom's latest segment, Grow Read A Book, has you consider the way you view native plants and a listener's post in The Native Plants, Healthy Planet Facebook group goes viral. You get a listener shoutout, you get a listener shoutout, everyone gets a listener shoutout as Tom and Fran are truly

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