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Take It or Leaf It
by Nick Farringdon
A comedic plant and horticulture show covering everything from houseplants, gardening, and funky stories about the plant world to the ins and outs of the horticulture industry. Making learning about plants and horticulture more accessible and fun for everyone - we'll do the research so you don't have to! Co-hosted by Nick Farringdon and Ethan Wise Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us at: https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod - (All of our links + ways to listen) https://www.patreon.com/TakeItorLeafIt https://www.instagram.com/takeitorleafitpod/ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/takeitorleafitpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=
Episodes
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S2E1: Cicada Armageddon: Doom, Death, and Destruction
We're back! In the first episode of Season 2 of Take It or Leaf It, the Flora Fellas are covering the devastation caused by the impending cicada invasion. Will things ever be the same?! Take a listen to learn all the details on these insects that have some of the longest lifespans of any insect…
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Ep. 24: Rare Houseplants! Unique Finds of 2023
It's the rare houseplants episode! This week the Flora Fellas are covering some of their recent unique plant finds at independent garden centers around St. Louis, MO; a few other funky varieties they managed to get their hands on in 2023; and some industry insider secrets on how some of the…
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Ep. 23: Houseplants - Complete Care During Winter
In this week's episode the Flora Fellas go into detail about everything you need to know on how to keep your houseplants (and outdoor plants brought in for winter) alive through the cold months! The duo covers everything from changes in watering routines and fertilizing to humidity, light levels,...
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Ep. 22: Benefits of Fallen Leaves for Plants and Your Yard
Now that spooky season is over, the Flora Fellas discuss what to do with the fallen leaves in your yard as we move further into the fall and winter seasons, as well as the many benefits of incorporating leftover Halloween pumpkins into your garden. The pair describes how leaf litter is an…
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Ep. 21: Haunted Plants - Viruses That Can Alter Plant and Aphid DNA
This week the Flora Fellas cover the fascinating world of viruses that can alter the DNA of both plants and the aphids that feed on them in order to ensure their spread and survival! Listen to find out how these invaders can make new aphids develop wings, make plants more attractive to aphids…
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Ep. 20: GMOs - Can a Fish Tomato Swim?
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas discuss another scary topic just in time for spooky season: GMOs (genetically modified organisms)! What are they, how do they differ from traditional hybridized plants, and are they really something to be concerned about? The pair gets into some of the...
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Ep. 19: Identifying Poison Ivy: The Boogeyman of the Plant World (Plus Oak and Sumac)
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas get ready for spooky season by discussing the three scariest boogeymen of the plant world: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac...but are they really all that scary? The duo goes into detail on how to identify the three terrors, varieties that can…
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Ep. 18: Getting Ready for Fall!
In this week's episode, Nick fills us in on his recent visit to Red River Gorge and Grays Arch in Kentucky, including a federally threatened plant he ran into. The Flora Fellas then get into the main topic of the week, starting to prepare for fall: How to bring plants inside for winter while...
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Ep. 17: Biochar Benefits and Purple Plant Butts
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas are joined by a surprise guest and new member of the Take It or Leaf It recording team - whether they like it or not! Then the pair discuss biochar (what is it?), as well as its possible benefits for your plants and potential for preventing plants from...
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Ep. 16: Can Plants See? Shapeshifters, Sea Worms, and Supercars
In this week's episode, Ethan brings us two crazy stories from the plant world: Can some plants actually see? And how can sea grass be pollinated underwater? Get ready for the unexpected! Later, what do Bentleys, Porches, and mud streaks have in common? Listen to the Flora Fellas' first…
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Ep. 15: Parking Lot Apples: All You Need is a Horticulturist
This week the Flora Fellas touch on several topics related to keeping your plants alive during the heat of summer: debunking the idea that summer isn't a good time to plant; watering tips to keep your plants thriving no matter what season it is; options for encouraging root growth and fertilizing...
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Ep. 14: Butterflies and Vice Presidents
This week the Flora Fellas went on an adventure, making stops at both the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. Take a listen to find out about some of the very unexpected connections they made and hear some details on the brand new $100M Jack C....
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Ep. 13: Carnivorous Plants and The Bramble Conspiracy
This week the Flora Fellas discuss the terrifying (if you're a bug) and fascinating world of carnivorous plants! They cover everything from the varieties you'd be most likely to find at your local garden center and care tips for them to some of the more funky, unusual types that capture their…
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Ep. 12: Perennials and...Morgan Freeman?
This week the Flora Fellas go over their top six and bottom six most and leaf-st favorite perennials! Enjoy! Top 6 Perennials (plus honorable mentions): https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=ECHWB https://www.monrovia.com/dwarf-joe-pye-weed.html...
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Ep. 11: Hydrangeas: The Most Versatile Shrub?
This week the Flora Fellas cover what is perhaps the most popular group of flowering shrubs across much of the U.S. (and are flowering prolifically right about now) - hydrangeas! The duo runs through a quick breakdown of each of the six main types, give some examples of popular varieties, and go...
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Ep. 10: Houseplants! The Flora Fellas' Most and Leaf-st Favorites
The houseplant episode! This week the Flora Fellas describe their top six favorite and bottom six leaf-st favorite houseplants. Informed by years of experience as tropical/houseplant buyers for independent garden centers, the two give some hot tips from their time in the industry as to why…
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Ep. 9: Fertilizing Your Plants? Ancient Plant Theorists Say Yes
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas go over one of the most common questions they get asked when it comes to taking care of both houseplants and plants in the landscape alike: organic vs. synthetic fertilizers! What are the pros and cons of each, and which one will they recommend? Take a...
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Ep. 8: Talking with Strangers at the Park
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas give some updates on the day to day life of horticulturists, their landscaping businesses, and then get into the experience they had while staring at tree trunks in the park. Enjoy! As always, thank you for listening! Find us at:...
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Ep. 7: Cinnamon: Do You Season Your Houseplants?
In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas cover the first installment of a recurring segment that will take a deeper look at plant trends on social media and information from an endless barrage of ".com's." They find find out if there is actually any scientific validity to these DIY treatments and...
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Ep. 6: Monocultured Trees: Don't - Garden Pests and Disease Management (Part 3 of 3)
In this week's episode, Ethan and Nick resume their discussion on common pest and disease issues with plants by taking a dive into detrimental fungi, water molds, and bacteria. They explain why planting the same trees as your neighbors might not be the best idea, as well as what to do if your…
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Ep. 5: Trapped by Pants and Subsequently Dying - Garden Pests and Disease Management (Part 1 of 3)
What would we get if a hummingbird, a lobster, and a moth had a baby? In today's episode, Ethan and Nick have a laugh while brainstorming more nicknames for the listeners and listing some hilarious mispronunciations of plant names. They then get into the main topic - discussing some of the most...
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Ep. 4: Edibles: The Vegetable Kind
In today's episode, Ethan and Nick discuss their experiences with fruit and vegetable gardening! From greenhouse production to their own trials with growing veggies at home, the two go over some of their favorite varieties; what plants Ethan has selected to grow in containers this year; and some...
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Ep. 3: Misconceptions About Bees (and other pollinators)
In this week's episode, Ethan was on the news twice in one week to talk about horticulture topics, Nick helped to stop a garden center fire, and the two then get into debunking some of the common thoughts/fears society has towards bees. Ethan explains exactly why honey bees are pretty unmotivated...
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Ep. 2: The Peat Moss Controversy
In today's episode, Ethan and Nick discuss The Peat Moss Controversy (insert dramatic sounds here) that has been a developing story in recent months. They go in depth on what peat moss is and the purposes it serves in the plant world, as well as issues surrounding its sustainability…
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Ep. 1: The Hilarious History of Apples
Take It or Leaf It is a comedic plant and horticulture show covering everything from houseplants, gardening, and funky stories about the plant world to the ins and outs of the horticulture industry. Making learning about plants and horticulture more accessible and fun for everyone - we'll do the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A comedic plant and horticulture show covering everything from houseplants, gardening, and funky stories about the plant world to the ins and outs of the horticulture industry. Making learning about plants and horticulture more accessible and fun for everyone - we'll do the research so you don't have to! Co-hosted by Nick Farringdon and Ethan Wise
Available anywhere you get your podcasts!
Find us at:
https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod - (All of our links + ways to listen)
https://www.patreon.com/TakeItorLeafIt
https://www.instagram.com/takeitorleafitpod/
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HOSTED BY
Nick Farringdon
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A comedic plant and horticulture show covering everything from houseplants, gardening, and funky stories about the plant world to the ins and outs of the horticulture industry. Making learning about plants and horticulture more accessible and fun for everyone - we'll do the research so you don't...
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Take It or Leaf It is created and hosted by Nick Farringdon.
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