First, plant genera named after famous women botanists. Then Anwesha talks about a plant that is a lot prettier than it sounds. Steve makes Anwesha eat a weed. Finally, nyctinasty.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Isaias Hernandez. First, Steve thinks too much about knowledge. Then Isaias shares about a yellow flower, foraging and syrup. Steve talks about grapes — but not the ones you are thinking of— and a bug that nearly destroyed an industry. Also, making a drink based on a hike.

The guest for this episode of rootbound is Ryan Rimmele. First we talk genera and a bunch of dudes. Then Ryan talks about his sibling with a twist. Steve shares about a weed, Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Shelley Kim. First, the definition of Geotropism. Then Shelley coins the name Lucifer Leaf™ while talking about her passion for a particular houseplant. Steve spends his time explaining jokes about bananas. Finally, a vaudevillian mystery solved.

This episode’s guest is David Lanni. It’s a fake ad extravaganza! First, we catch up on plants previous discussed on rootbound. Then Dave discusses Garlic, Vampires and of course, Paracelsus. Steve talks about eating another weed from his yard. Finally, a fake ad blitz courtesy of Artificial Intelligence.

Pickles! Steve talks about a potentially unique quirk about the word Pickle. Then Audrey shares a family pickle recipe and some interesting uses for cucumbers. Steve talks about Bluegrass — the plant and the music. Finally, Steve goes on a tangent about a Coen Brothers film.

What is etiolation? Then Leah tells us about a genus of plants that includes your grandma’s classic wax plant. Steve asks about Toby, Rosy and Spike and also an 18th century expedition in Mexico.

First, some new vocabulary: abscission. Then, Angel talks about a tree that leaves a beautiful mess. Steve shares about a different tree with all the wrong names and also the war of 1812.

This is not the Coffee episode but it is perhaps the Coffee substitute episode. Amy shares about a tree that can be used as a coffee substitute and speculates about extinct mammal diets. Steve talk about a plant with many names and uses, one of which is also a coffee substitute. France gets mentioned a lot.

In episode 034 of rootbound, we talked about Poison Ivy and now we are doing it again! This time Arielle tells us about poison ivy, summer camp, tattoos and a whole lot of milk. Steve plays with some Poison Ivy. We also talk to Anita, perhaps the only person on earth to have written not one, but two books about Poison Ivy.

First, defining Cauliflory (it is unrelated to Cauliflower). Then Aaron, shares about three trees named after sisters. Steve talks about tasty berries and ultimately a Danish king. Finally, we eat some flowers.

Another Mixed Greens episode of rootbound. Steve tries his hand and making cheese with rennet made from Stinging Nettle. Plus Pizza, Fake Ads BTS, Sequined heels, emetics and much much more!

It’s Spring again! First, we hear the Rite of Spring. Then Karla and Ashley, along with some more silent guests, join Steve to talk about spring, plants and also, some animals!

First, What is a Hybrid? Then Jess explains about a lemon which isn’t really a lemon and perhaps should be called by another name. Steve shares about spice that also perhaps should be called by another name. Finally, a mystery about Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a foot care tip.

Captain Kirk and Bilbo Baggins in your garden. Then, Laura shares about the legacy of her yards coneflowers. Steve also talks about a coneflower and loses it when talking about a pea. Finally, Black-Eyed Susan performed by Anna and Elizabeth in it’s entirety.

First, we learn about the word “raceme” (not “race me”). Then Josh shares about a plant he likes to take selfies with. Steve shares about an until now unappreciated hedge plant in his yard which is also poison. Finally, Steve goes for a walk and uses an app.

What is a cultivar? Then Vikram shares about a bad plant and Steve has a hot take about a popular nut. Finally, a rabbit hole on ornamental trees and who is Bradford anyway?

This episode marks a new era of rootbound! Karla, our first repeat guest, discusses the tomato, its name, its chemistry and why europeans were afraid of it. Steve also discusses the tomato, bad performances and also fear of tomatoes. Finally, a little rootbound premier.

First, monoecious vs dioecious. Then Debbie shares a plant that stings and how to eat it. Also, some chemistry, some taxonomy and some poison milk. The episode finishes with a little poetry and a little disclaimer.