Steve is still taking some spring break but has a chance to share some bluebonnet joy.

Steve is on spring break this week but don’t worry, there are still some plant-based fun facts and dazzling details, this time about D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Ashlyn Morgan of Green Canvas Farms. It’s a special episode where we talk everything about the black walnut including wood, nuts, syrup, hair die and industrial grinding. We close with a song named after the tree by Maya Elise and the Good Dream.

The guest on this episode rootbound is Tanya Sabrina. First, Steve confronts the problem we all have with ALAN. Then Tanya surprises Steve by talking about Diatoms and later some spiders. Steve shares about an evergreen tree that is an unlikely source of vanilla. Finally, Steve shares how to combat ALAN by avoiding ROY.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Honeycrush. First, a quote from Rachel Carson. Then Honeycrush talks about noticing plants for the first time, sharp grass, local monsters and how flowers are pretty. Steve tries to make vetch happen by discussing Vicia sativa. Finally, a little music and a discussion of Steve’s misunderstandings of a couple metaphors.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Pam Covarrubias. First, Steve dishes on some perfect flowers. Then Pam shares about a warrior named Lisa and Steve shares about a plant that is the perfect ingredient to go along with molé or glassmaking. Finally, Steve ponders plants and queerness.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Sebi Medina-Tayac of Red Cedar Farms. Sebi and Steve both share cedars which aren’t really cedar (but who is to say?) The cedar Sebi shares is connected to his culture as a member of the Piscataway Indian Nation. The cedar Steve shares is connected to an experience he had in Peru. Finally, we learn a bit more about the symbolic position of a sacred tree in Piscataway Park.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Jessika Raisor. First, Steve talks cellulose. Then Jessika shares her passion for producing paper and a tree that started it all. Steve talks a quintessential spring flower. Finally, a poem by Wordsworth.

On this episode of rootbound we welcome back Mallory O’Donnell. Mallory shares about flowers that grown in ditches. Steve shares about some other flowers. Finally, the plant-based Michael Barbaro send-up we have all been waiting for.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is B.C. Vital! First, a list of plants named after parts of animals. Then B.C. shares a “strange” and “horrible” tree that has become the identity of an entire state. Steve shares a flower that is not a dandelion but still has a cat connection. Finally, the surprising etymology of the word ‘sycophant’.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging. First, Steve ponders spice. Then Maria explores a flavorful evergreen and Steve discusses a spice that changed the world. Finally, the etymology of Juniper.

Part 2 of 2 of Steve’s winter dormancy. Don’t worry, there are still some fun facts and dazzling details, this time (eventually) about snow!

On this episode Steve takes a little break but don’t fret! There are still some fun facts an dazzling details! Let’s talk about fat!

The guest on this episode is Karla Arias. First, Karla gives Steve a quiz to prove his plant knowledge. Then, Karla tells us about a spicy little plant that’s for the birds. Steve talks about onions, onions, onions, onions, onions. Finally, some more chilli pepper names and some satirical headlines

It’s winter and Steve is in a tour bus in Mexico City with a bunch of his family. Discussions encompass the Mexican solstice celebration, Christmas trees and an ancient candy. The whole gang ends up on a boat.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Jane Lui! This episode we talk all about the avocado! Steve can’t help but be a total bummer while Jane explains dueling mites. Finally, Steve asks a difficult musical question.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Hunter from Green Canvas Farms. First, Steve delivers a corm-related apology. Then Hunter shares about a very clever plant they hijacks moth’s eyeballs among other things. Steve share about a little white flower plus H.R. Giger. Finally, Steve shares some new vocabulary.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Enoch Graham, The Urban Gardener. First, we learn what that little stem on a leaf is called. Then, Enoch talks about a familial connection to a plant named after a spider. Steve shares about a plant named Tabitha that is named after a snake. Finally, Enoch fills us in on 3 other meaningful plants.

One hundred episodes! Thanks to all the rootbound listeners! Steve announces a custom tote bag embroidered by his grandma. Then a popping sound, battles with trees, trees that glow, and a recipe for chocolate that is not chocolate. Did you guess the popping sound?

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Sea Matias. First, questioning trees and a bit of insular woodiness. Then Sea explains their favorite tree, bast, cambium and the definition of obliquely cordate. Steve follows up with some big tree talk and a club that wouldn’t have him as a member. Finally, top ten live oak names and a poem by Walt Whitman.