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Blue Hydrangeas, Cattails and Birdseed Shells

Blue Hydrangeas, Cattails and Birdseed Shells

FromPlantrama - plants, landscapes, & bringing nature indoors


Blue Hydrangeas, Cattails and Birdseed Shells

FromPlantrama - plants, landscapes, & bringing nature indoors

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we talk about the common belief that the shells of sunflower seeds “poison plants.” We also discuss why some people can grow blue mop head hydrangeas but others have a hard time getting them to flower. You’ll learn about the importance of cattails in nature and to a forager, and hear about preserving a #LeafStackChallenge.   :28 True or false? Birdseed shells poison plants. Are they really allelopathic? (Allelopathy is a biological occurrence when an organism/plant produces one or more biochemicals that influence the germination, growth, or survival, of other organisms/plants.) 4:43 Plant Noob: Can you grow blue hydrangeas where you live? 14:47 Eat/Drink/Grow: Cattails (Typha latifolia) 21:17 Love Letters & Questions: Can I preserve my leaf stack challenge?
Released:
Nov 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ellen Zachos and C.L. Fornari help you discover the amazing world of plants: in the garden, in the wild, and on your plate. They show you how to grow plants successfully, how to enjoy your natural surroundings, and how to make the most of your harvest, whether it's cultivated or foraged. (Spoiler alert: they don't always agree!) You'll find three different topics in each episode, plus email questions from listeners.