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Growing Greener

Tom Christopher
Native Plants
Biodiversity
Ecological Gardening
Gardening
Climate Change
Horticulture
Sustainable Gardening
Pollinators
Soil Health
Ecological Landscaping
Invasive Species
Perfect Earth Project
Garden Design
Invasive Plants
Berkshire Botanical Garden
High Line
Less Lawn, More Life Challenge
Sustainable Landscaping
Ecology
Inaturalist

Your weekly half-hour program about environmentally informed gardening. Each week we bring you a different expert, a leading voice on gardening in partnership with Nature. Our goal is to make your landscape healthier, more beautiful, more sustainable, and more fun.

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Gardeners habitually distinguish between "bad bugs" who feed on their plants and the "good bugs," the predators who feed on those herbivores. As Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society points out, you can't have one without the other and the goal should... more

Many British garden designers, and their admirers in the United States claim that plant biodiversity is the key to supporting the most diverse insect populations, and that introduced plant species are as effective or better than locally native ones. ... more

Shawn Maestretti, principal of Studio Petrichor, a celebrated landscape design and installation firm in Altadena, California, describes his "conversation" with pocket gophers, generally reviled as a pest in western gardens, and how he has come to res... more

"Rewilding (with Dahlias)" was the irresistible title that Jessica Williams chose for the Digging Deeper garden tour and talk she gave for the Garden Conservancy. On this week's Growing Greener Jessica shares how she does not fertilize, mulch, or irr... more

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Brian Stewart
Physics professor at Wesleyan University and insect photographer
Insect-A-Day project
Episode: My Neighbor's 1/4-Acre Garden Takes the Title for Insect Biodiversity
Shawn Maestretti
Principal of Studio Petrichor, landscape and garden design
Studio Petrichor
Episode: Declaring Peace with Pocket Gophers
Jessica Williams
Creator of Odd Duck Farm, Highland, New York
Odd Duck Farm
Episode: Sustainable Color that Mixes Natives with Exotic Favorites
Uli Lorimer
Director of Horticulture for the Native Plant Trust
Native Plant Trust
Episode: A sustainable supply chain for plants that are truly native
Claire Davis
Ecologically oriented gardener and Instagram content creator
Starflower Gardens
Episode: Garden Journaling 2.0
Brian Vagg
Co-founder of Compost Academy, soil health consultant
Compost Academy
Episode: How to Make Wood Chips a Basis for Soil Health
Tom Wessels
Ecologist and author, professor emeritus of terrestrial ecology and conservation biology at Antioch New England University
Antioch New England University
Episode: Creating Microenvironments to Boost Your Garden's Biodiversity and Resilience
Ned Friedman
Director of Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University
Episode: Ground-Breaking New Takes on Trees from the Oldest Arboretum in the United States
Amy Free
Advocate for rabbits; PhD-level background in zoology and anthrozoology
Wisconsin House Rabbit Society (editor/educator) / Homegrown National Park
Episode: Welcoming Peter Rabbit back into the Garden

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • šŸøšŸ˜ŽšŸŒæ

    It’s like Kermit The Frog made a native plant podcast…and I ain’t mad at it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigdogchillfrog
    United States2 months ago
  • Montana natives for lawns

    Wonderful information! What native plants can I introduce to my lawn in NW MT.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loonladymt
    United States7 months ago
  • Making us ALL better gardeners!

    Growing Greener is a fantastic resource for both professional and amateur gardeners alike, bringing new ideas, techniques and garden news to us all, informative and on point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dashford25
    Australia2 years ago
  • Top of my list

    Growing Greener is consistently engaging. I appreciate the deep knowledge of the host, Tom Christopher. He asks excellent questions. I look forward to listening every week. This radio broadcast/podcast always leaves me feel satisfied but wishing there was more time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary’s Herbs
    United States3 years ago
  • Top quality content, well researched

    Excellent podcast. Host Tom Christopher and guests are well informed. This host really adds depth to the discussion AND allows his guests to deliver great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F Helvet
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of science and hands-on advice and the quality of production.
Strong guests provide diverse perspectives on ecological gardening and sustainability.
Engaging host with deep knowledge who draws out useful, practical garden insights.

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My Neighbor's 1/4-Acre Garden Takes the Title for Insect Biodiversity
Q: Now, Brian, can you tell me a bit about your Insect of the Day project and how it got started?
Brian explains that the project began with a shift from collecting to photographing insects, sparked by a bioblitz in Middletown and a desire to document rather than kill the creatures, ultimately focusing on local, quarter-acre habitats and expanding through ongoing observations and photographs.
Declaring Peace with Pocket Gophers
Q: Shawn, in your article about gophers, you suggested that we need to learn how to share our territory with these animals. How do you apply that in a typical project?
We begin by assessing the land's natural dynamics, using native plant palettes, water harvesting, and soil biology to create landscapes that invite cooperation with gophers rather than confrontation, and we communicate this approach to clients to align expectations before design.
A sustainable supply chain for plants that are truly native
Q: Why is local ecotype and climate-adaptation consideration important when sourcing seeds, and how flexible should practitioners be?
Local ecotypes are essential for adaptation to regional conditions, but the approach should be a choice-driven one, balancing local adaptation with the practical realities of supply, climate change, and project goals; admixtures and cross-regional sourcing can be used where appropriate to bolster resilience.
A sustainable supply chain for plants that are truly native
Q: Can you share with me and my listeners what the goals of Restoration Accelerator are and why it is needed?
The program aims to build a regional seed partnership by engaging end users and growers to understand needs, develop a robust supply chain, and expand the market for source-identified seed rooted in northeastern origins, while also scaling production through seed banks and collaborations with restoration and nursery sectors.
Creating Microenvironments to Boost Your Garden's Biodiversity and Resilience
Q: How important are native species versus exotics when building resilient garden ecosystems?
Native species are preferred because they have co-evolved with local partners, delivering mutualistic interactions that increase resilience; exotics can adapt over time, but they may lack the pre-existing ecological ties that native species provide initially.

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A thoughtful, science-informed look at gardening, ecology, and sustainability. Episodes frequently feature researchers, landscape designers, conservationists, and journalists who discuss soil health, native plants, pest management, climate resilience, and the social impact of gardening practices. The show often pairs practical how-tos with broader environmental perspectives, highlighting real-world applications—from native meadow conversions and climate-smart greenhouses to biodiverse landscapes and policy-relevant pesticide discussions. A standout is the mixture of accessible gardening advice with rigorous scientific context, plus collaborations with partner organizations that broaden the reach of pro-environment gardening. This combinatio... more

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1. Brian Stewart
2. Shawn Maestretti
3. Jessica Williams
4. Uli Lorimer
5. Claire Davis
6. Brian Vagg
7. Tom Wessels
8. Ned Friedman

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