rootbound goes to Switzerland! Later, Monica explains her passion for the pie plant. Then, Steve talks about a tree he overlooked as a child. Finally, Steve eats on mic.

The Wardian Case! Then, the very first house plant on rootbound! Shirley talks about her delicious monster and Steve discusses a plant he is fighting but also trying to make peace with.

Lets ferment! Chantal explains a misunderstood plant and its alcoholic counterpart. Steve talks about the first domesticated fruit… and also alcohol. Later, Steve goes to bar and drinks alcohol.

Ding ding ding! Another special single plant episode, this time about the mulberry! Stephanie explains her connection to the mulberry and some dazzling details about this ubiquitous but often overlooked tree. Later, Steve does a deep dive on two nursery rhymes.

Steve notices some dangling things. Later Aja talks about nuts, milk, cheese and fuel. Steve talks about a common plant with a morbid name and, of course, bees again.

Some botanical vocabulary. Then, Wenting shares about a furry furry plant. Steve makes herbal puns. Brought to you by Water!

Today’s episode is all about Corn! Raluca and Steve compare notes about that ubiquitous plant. Sponsored by RuBisCo!

Steve tries to pronounce Asteraceae. Later Christian explains Edelweiss and trough gardening. The conversation then shifts to a desert bush, chimney fires, Ötzi the Ice Man and Dune. Sponsored by Rocket Greens!

All about salad! Jen explains her love for a spicy leaf. Steve talks about a questionable culinary choice.

The definition of rootbound. Then David tells us about lavender, proper Latin pronunciation and a 16th century Swiss alchemist. Steve shares a beloved plant with an unfortunate Latin name. Brought to you by Scarlet Begonias.

What is a Drupe? Harmony Ellington tells us about the Rose, The Galactic Center, feces and how humans are destroying the planet — among other things. Then Steve talks about an Amazonian fruit, regret and sorrow. This episode was brought to you by the Calvin cycle.

Steve uses an app in the woods. Then Steve talks with Karla about cilantro and mint. Also, be prepared for some noises.

The guest on episode 2 of rootbound is Maggie Dewane. You can listen to her on the excellent podcast The Watering Hole. Also over at maggiedewane.com

The guest on the first episode of rootbound is Ashley Holmes, co-host of The Watering Hole podcast and created of the YouTube channel, Ashley and the Planet