• The Buzz - Hey Baby, Let's Shagbark!
    Nov 22 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a lot of follow up this week! “That’s Hot” leads to a tasty treat. “This or That” sows seeds and keeps the leaves. “Take it of Leaf it” has Tom and Fran on the same page...we think. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Meet Perfect Earth Project
    Nov 15 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Toshi Yano of Perfect Earth Project to talk about promoting nature-based, toxic-free land care practices for the health of people, their pets, and the planet. Topics include a brief history of Perfect Earth Project, How awareness has changed over the last ten years, key strategies for education, and what the next ten years may look like. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Buzz - We Are All Going Nuts!
    Nov 8 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and his wife had a baby!!! A little birdy told me that there was a new book giveaway! “That’s Hot” gets a little nutty. “This or That” restores and connects. Tom gets Petty this week. “Take it of Leaf it” leaves us ankle deep and "Grow Read a Book" makes a triumphant return. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Replaying the Hits with Sam Droege of the Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
    Nov 1 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes of The Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast. Tune in to find out about the special occasion. Tom and Fran spoke with Sam Droege (Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) from The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab back in episode 7 to discuss the decline of native bees, the importance of native flora and fauna, recognizing the significance of specialist bees, if dandelions have merit, and unpopular opinions on honey bees. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Bringing Back Atlantic White Cedar with Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry
    Oct 25 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry to talk about Atlantic White Cedar habitat and the NJ Pine Barrens. Topics include a brief history and cultural uses of the Pine Barrens, the importance of stewardship and old growth forests, what makes Atlantic White Cedar habitat unique and restoration efforts in NJ to preserve it. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Buzz - What A Tangled Web We Weave
    Oct 18 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and reflect on a wonderful ASLA National Conference. We pick a winner for an autographed copy of From Wasteland to Wonder by Basil Camu. “That’s Hot” could be your yard. “This or That” sounds like restoration. Tom gets Petty this week. “Take it of Leaf it” is a long process. Are you listening until the end for our secrets? It's a big one! Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Meet Hoffman Nursery with David Hoffman and Stephen Gillis
    Oct 11 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with David Hoffman (Chief Operating Officer) and Stephen Gillis (Sales and Customer Service Manager) from Hoffman Nursery live from the floor of the ASLA 2024 Conference in Washington D.C.. Topics include the history of Hoffman Nursery, the intricacies of transitioning a family business to the next generation, managing growth both internally and externally, and the larger role that native plants are taking in the nursery industry. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Buzz - Meet Me in the Middle
    Oct 4 2024

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Are you going to the ASLA Conference in Washington D.C.? Visit Tom and Fran in their booth and hear Fran talk! Remember to enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of 'From Wasteland to Wonder' by Basil Camu. “That’s Hot” is for the generalists. “This or That” listens and compromises. “Take it of Leaf it” needs a sign. Fran wins a major award. Are you listening until the end for our secrets? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    1 hr and 18 mins