Episode 050 is the first carnivorous plant episode! First, Charles Darwin and Crabs. Then Tea shares about growing a sticky plant and Steve shares about the most classic of carnivorous plants. Finally, a discussion of mean green mother from outer space and diegesis.

What is a primary forest? Then Ben tells us about a plant that has something to say about the forests of Sweden. Steve talks about making bacon from acorns. In the end, a tribute to a special tree.

Juicy plants. Then Adarsh of Aloe shares about the plant that inspired his community name. Then Steve shares yet another weed in his yard. Finally, Steve talks about dinosaurs from outer space for some reason.

Shrub! Bush! Subshrub? Then, Michael makes up a fun an more accurate name for a shrub with sweet berries. Then Steve talks about a shrub with spicy berries. Finally, another shrub fact.

What is an invasive species? Then Reena discusses a childhood memory and Steve goes on a bee tangent. Later Steve shares about a weed, football and hinduism. Finally, Anwesha shares another childhood memory.

Cactuses! Cacti? This episode has the first two Cactuses… Cacti covered on rootbound! Steve goes over some cactus basics. Then, Wil shares about a pointy but tasty cactus. Steve shares about a pointier and less tasty variety. Finally, Steve takes a nostalgia trip to an auto repair shop in the desert.

Some vocabulary for the first time in a while. Steve refines his understanding of a word. Then Rachael shares her favorite flower which is definitely worth deep sniff. Steve exposes a secret about himself and talks about making alcohol again. Finally, some blooping.

This week we have another special episode! Ryan explains how he almost broke the show and then shares dazzling details about the soybean. Then Steve talks more about the soybean and Bob Dylan. Finally, Steve eats some special soybeans. Warning: If you don’t like mouth noises, skip the final segment.

The density of dazzling details delivered by our guest is through the roof this episode! Kristina gives us the facts on agave and its myriad uses. Steve talks about a grape with a fun name. Finally, Steve makes more booze.

This week we check back in with Jill from episode 033 who shares a plant-based animal fact and then Steve tells a lame joke. Then Kathy shares her passion for okra, how to grow it, how to eat it, etc. Steve talks about another rotting fruit. Finally, Jill pops back in with another fun plant-based animal fact.

This is not the Watering Hole, though you might be fooled because I am joined by Maggie and Ashley, the hosts of that podcast. Then, a completely different Ashley, discusses her phobia of a spherical food. Steve busts 3 carrot myths. Finally, Maggie and Ashely bust a couple of other plant myths.

Steve is joined by Sebi as they scour a forest of an elusive fruit. Then, Tara shares her fondness for the same fruit — the Paw Paw. Steve explains his obsession with the fruit as well and how he got his first paw paw while sitting in an airplane. Finally, Steve and Sebi shake a bunch of trees.

A bit of the philosophy behind rootbound. Then NancyRae of Herbal Gardens Wellness tells us about Salvia apiana, its importance in her culture and issues regarding its harvest. Plant, don’t pluck white sage. Steve talks about Salvia officinalis, its name, its uses and issues regarding its harvest. Finally, Steve drinks tea and talks about bees.

The first Mixed Greens episode! 1. What’s a Pappus? 2. Dandelion greens with David 3. Who wrote the best song about corn? Blake Shelton or the Gregory Brothers + Corn Kid? 4. Gardenia fruit tea. 5. A story about milkweed 6. An analysis of Hoe Cake Hominy and Sassafras Tea — the songs and the food.

Lots of disclaimers and Steve touches a plant. Then Rebecca shares a touching story about her mom and a toxic plant + more toxic plant talk and more disclaimers. Finally, Steve faces the repercussions of touching the plant… or does he?

What are C4 plants? Then Jill talks about an entire genus! Ficus! Steve goes down a rabbit hole on a lawn weed and ends up exploring psychedelics. Later, a reading from Sylvia Plath’s the Bell Jar.

What grows underground? Steve is a little confused. Then Kimani talks about a rhizome, skin care and happiness. Steve shares a common tuber with an fascinating history. Finally, some dazzling details about curcumin and pipeline.

Time, not Thyme. Then Eric shares a house plant that its an indicator of time. Then Steve share about a plant and a cocktail with a confusing name. Finally, more details about the cocktail.