Plant School Podcast

In today's episode I go over research regarding if plants are capable or not of hearing.  I answer questions including; Why are we asking this question? Does playing music affect plants? Does talking to a plant affect it? Do plants have genes for hearing? Can plants hear? Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered in...

In today's episode we dive into the world of African Violets and how to be successful with them.  I answer the following questions;  What is an African Violet?  What do they symbolize?  What is their history?  Where to place them in your home?  How to water them?  How to fertilize an African Violet?  How to repot them?  How to propagate them?  How...

Today I interview two interior designers, Dee Morrison and Alicjia Truesdale of Truesdale Morrison Design.  We cover the following topics;  What to consider when using plants in your home  What plants go with different styles of homes  How to use florals in your design  Where to find great pots for your plants  How to keep your plants from looking cluttered Etc. You c...

In today's episode I dive into a comparison of organic plant care versus a more synthetic plant care.  I answer the following questions; What is organic and synthetic fertilizer? Pros and cons of synthetic fertilizer? Pros and cons of organic fertilizer? Best organic fertilizer to use? Pros and cons of synthetic pesticides? Pros and cons of organic pesticides? What's Integrated Pest Managemen...

Today's episode we learn all about the amazing Alice Eastwood and all she accomplished in the plant community.  Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered into the giveaway! Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Follow us; Instagram - @tenneyplants YouTube - Tenney Plants Channel Blog - www.t...

Todays episode goes everything you need to know about terrariums.  I answer questions including; What is a terrarium? What's so special about them? How long do they last? Where did they come from? What plants work well in them? How can I make a terrarium? How to care for one? How to handle pests? Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenn...

In today's episode I dive into if plants have feelings or not.  I answer/discuss the following questions; What level of feelings do plants have? How do plants react so quickly to touch? Can touching a plant affect it negatively? Do plants have feelings? Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered into the giveaway! Plant S...

Enter the giveaway and win cool Plant School Merch by sharing this podcast with someone and messaging me on Instagram @tenneyplants ! In today's episode I discuss the common conundrum of how to go about saving a dying plant.  I discuss the following questions; What are the most common causes of plant death? What tips are there to save my plant from these causes? How long do you wait for a pla...

In today's episode we dive into carnivorous plants.  I answer questions including; What is a carnivorous plant? How did carnivory begin in plants? Where do they originate? What types of traps are there? Can these plants harm humans? What carnivorous plants are best for beginners? Where do you buy them? Sunlight needs? Watering needs? What soil is best for them? Should you feed them? Do they n...

Today's episode is all about seeds and how amazing they are!  I discuss the following questions; What are seeds? Why are seeds cool? How did they evolve? Biggest and smallest seeds? How many seeds exist in the world? Do we have back-ups for our seeds in case of disaster? How do you gather them? How to make them grow? Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message...

The life and history of Kate Sessions, an early Californian botanist, horticulturist, and landscape architect that changed Southern California into what it is now. Hope you guys enjoy this Women in Botany series as much as I do! Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered into the giveaway! Plant School Merch - https://ten...

Today's episode goes over everything about the Aspidistra or Cast Iron Plant.  I answer the following questions; What is a cast iron plant? What's their appeal? What's their history? Where to put it in your home? How to water it? What soil is best for it? When does it need to be repotted? How do you fertilize it? Can they be propagated? What pests do they deal with? Extra tips Thanks for list...

Today's episode I interview Chloe about her experience with buying plants online and what you can do to have a seamless online plant-buying experience and how to take care of them once they arrive. Chloe's Instagram - @plantedinprovo Chloe's Youtube Channel - Planted In Provo Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered int...

Today I go over the fun topic of the history of the Christmas tree!  I discuss the following questions; When did we decide to bring trees into our homes? What do evergreens mean to ancient civilizations? How did Christmas trees spread to America? How has the Christmas tree developed in the modern day? Are Christmas trees sustainable? What tree is best for our homes? Christmas tree stats of to...

Rerun of our poinsettia care guide episode from last year, hope you enjoy! And happy holidays! We discuss the following questions; What's the poinsettias history?   Is it always bright red?  How to make it re-flower?  Is it a delicate or hardy plant?  Temperature needs?  Lighting needs?  Watering needs?  How to propagate it? Thanks for listening! Remember, s...

Rerun of our care guide for the Norfolk Island Pine and the Christmas Cactus.  Hope you're having a great Christmas season! We answer the following questions for each plant; What is it's history?  Watering needs?  Lighting needs?  Fertilizing needs?  When to repot it?  Soil needs?  How to make it re-flower?  How to propagate it?  Extra tips and facts Th...

Today I dive into some different research on if plants have the ability to smell.  I answer questions including; Do plants have noses? How do you figure out if a plant can smell? How does fruit ripen by itself? Do plants react to more chemicals than ethylene? Myth or not; can plants smell? Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplant...

In today's episode, I go over everything you would want to know in caring for a Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) and more!  I answer questions including; What is a Bird of Paradise? Is it a houseplant? What's their history? What meaning does this plant hold? How to water it? Where does it thrive in a home? Does it need fertilizer? What soil does it prefer? Can it be propagated and how? D...

Today I introduce some exciting season two announcements and talk with my friend, Lindsie Lewis, about her top ten easiest plants to propagate. Thanks for listening! Remember, share this podcast with someone and message me on Instagram @tenneyplants to be entered into the giveaway! Plant School Merch - https://tenney-plants.creator-spring.com/ Follow us; Instagram - @tenneyplants YouTube - Tenney...