Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” highlights some favorites that we don't give enough love to.  “This or That” dives deep into some heavy topics.  "Tom's Petty" rises up to defend our friends.  Fran and Tom zoom out and see a larger picture.  Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret.  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant [https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=chvi3] / Tom’s Plant [https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=chvi3] Read Fran’s Article [https://phys.org/news/2025-04-bees-fish-climate-pace-disrupting.html] / Read Tom’s Article [https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/republicans-vote-to-sell-public-land-in-midnight-amendment] Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website [https://www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nativeplants_healthyplanet] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeplantshealthyplanet] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PinelandsNursery] Follow Fran Chismar Here [https://www.nativeplantfran.com/]. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. [https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/] Visit New store Here [https://www.bonfire.com/store/native-plants-healthy-planet/]!

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kelly Norris (Author and Founder/Curator of The Public Horticulture Company [https://www.publichort.com/], to talk about ecological ethics. Topics include the ecological gardening movement, inspirations for his books New Naturalism and Your Natural Garden, Kelly's favorite gardening trends, and finding your love for native plants.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Kelly Norris Here [https://www.kellydnorris.com/]. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website [https://www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nativeplants_healthyplanet] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeplantshealthyplanet] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PinelandsNursery] Follow Fran Chismar Here [https://link.v1ce.co.uk/aadvwi/778168]. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. [https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/] Visit New store Here [https://www.bonfire.com/store/native-plants-healthy-planet/]!

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is fire abound!  “That’s Hot” highlights what was found in a cemetery and a hunting field.  “This or That” focuses on what is not there and what could be there.  “Take it of Leaf it” might not contribute.  A listener shares a great website resource.  Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret.  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant [https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ziau] / Tom’s Plant [https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=osre] Read Fran’s Article [https://phys.org/news/2025-04-invisible-losses-thousands-species-humans.html] / Read Tom’s Article [https://meadowlandsmedia.com/pseg-helping-restore-rare-american-chaffseed-plant-in-new-jersey/#:~:text=PSE%26G%20Helping%20Restore%20Rare%20American%20Chaffseed%20Plant%20in%20New%20Jersey,-Cindy%20Capitani%20April&text=PSE%26G%20is%20helping%20restore%20the,for%20the%20plant%20to%20flourish] Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website [https://www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nativeplants_healthyplanet] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeplantshealthyplanet] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PinelandsNursery] Follow Fran Chismar Here [https://www.nativeplantfran.com/]. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. [https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/] Visit New store Here [https://www.bonfire.com/store/native-plants-healthy-planet/]!

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Patrick Cullina (Owner, Patrick Cullina Horticultural Design and Consulting) to talk about ecological gardening in public spaces. Topics include finding horticulture as a career, incorporating function and systems in urban and public spaces, the beginnings of the High Line in NYC, and Pat's favorite underused native tree.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Pat Cullina Here [http://www.patrickcullina.com]. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website [https://www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nativeplants_healthyplanet] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeplantshealthyplanet] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PinelandsNursery] Follow Fran Chismar Here [https://link.v1ce.co.uk/aadvwi/778168]. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. [https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/] Visit New store Here [https://www.bonfire.com/store/native-plants-healthy-planet/]!

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Why are Tom and Fran NOT in the same room?  “That’s Hot” recalls a harmless prank.  “This or That” builds roadways to new worlds.  “Take it of Leaf it” has a funny take.  Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret.  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant [https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ziau] / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article [https://phys.org/news/2025-04-layers-soil-laid-freeway-wildlife.html] / Read Tom’s Article [https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/working-with-companies/cause-marketing/minecraft/] Check out Snarky Sparrow Shirts Here [https://snarkysparrow.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor7TjUpEqu2B-rjh7R2QNS0MvtdN3_TwJDKQNJleZN8P11ZUc9X]. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website [https://www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nativeplants_healthyplanet] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeplantshealthyplanet] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PinelandsNursery] Follow Fran Chismar Here [https://www.nativeplantfran.com/]. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit Old store Here. [https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/] Visit New store Here [https://www.bonfire.com/store/native-plants-healthy-planet/]!