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Growing Greener

Tom Christopher
Native Plants
Biodiversity
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Ecology
Climate Change
Mycorrhizal Fungi
Gardening
Organic Gardening
Plant Roots
Integrated Weed Management
Prospect Park
Invasive Plants
Ecological Landscaping
Land Race Gardening
Rewilding Magazine
Harvard University
Cornell University
Let's Botanize
Water Management
Regenerative Gardening

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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Latest Episodes

In a conversation from January of 2021, Dan Snow tells how, using locally sourced stone, he expresses the intrinsic beauty of a site in bold constructions held together only by gravity, friction, and history.

Goats love invasive plants, says Elijah Goodwin, Director of Ecosystem Monitoring at New York's Stone Barns Center; and with careful timing and regulation the Center's herd is restoring ecological balance to its 80-acre campus and hundreds of acres o... more

Revisiting a conversation from August 2023 with Dr. Bethany Bradley of the University of Massachusetts, who describes how plants introduced from outside our ecosystems may remain quiescent for decades before turning invasive, and how climate change i... more

Wildlife biologist Ken Bevis discusses the many benefits to biodiversity of "snags," standing dead trees, and how to incorporate them safely and aesthetically into our gardens.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Bethany Bradley
Professor of biogeography and spatial ecology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Seemingly non-invasive exotic garden plants can be ecological time bombs
Ken Bevis
Stewardship wildlife biologist for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Snagged: How a Dead Tree Can Enrich Your Garden
Sheri Crabtree
Horticultural research and extension associate at Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University
Episode: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Pawpaws – a North American native fruit ideal for the home gardener
William Cullina
Horticulturist and Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum and Gardens
Morris Arboretum and Gardens
Episode: Start from Seed for a Special Relationship with Your Native Plants
Susan Shea
Conservation consultant and nature writer and photographer based in Central Vermont.
Episode: Coexistence with a garden nemesis
Emily May
Agricultural conservation lead in the Xerces Society's pesticide program
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Episode: Pollinators of the Night
Jason Knight
An accomplished wildlife tracker and co-founder of Alderleaf Wilderness College
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Episode: Reading the Wildlife Stories in Your Garden
Beth Ginter
Executive Director of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council
Episode: Converting Landscape Professionals to Environmental Activists
John Pitroff
Founder of Second Chance Composting
Second Chance Composting
Episode: Second Chance Composting

Host

Tom Christopher
Host of Growing Greener, Tom Christopher engages with various experts in gardening and environmental science to share knowledge and insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • 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
    Australia8 months 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 States2 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 States2 years ago
  • One of my top garden podcasts!

    I started listening to Growing Greener a few months ago and now I never miss an episode. Tom Christopher is so knowledgeable about all things gardens. Aside from gardening he also imparts his true love of the natural world and it shows in the type of guests he has on the show. A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kitzi from Kansas City
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!

    I never miss a show, but particularly enjoyed todays show, March 1, 2023. The only problem is I now have to buy more seeds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seedlady32
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge presented, with many praising the engaging discussions with expert guests.
Many express an ongoing commitment to sustainability and are eager to implement the ideas shared in their own gardening practices.
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Partnering with Goats to Maintain Biodiversity in Ecological Hotspot
Q: Have you published any of your research?
Elijah mentions that there are yet to be scientific publications, but they provide yearly story maps on their GOAT program available through the Stone Barns website.
Partnering with Goats to Maintain Biodiversity in Ecological Hotspot
Q: How long would it take the goats to clear that average size of an acre?
Elijah states that it typically takes the goats about one to two days to clear an acre, depending on the vegetation and infestation levels.
Partnering with Goats to Maintain Biodiversity in Ecological Hotspot
Q: How do you keep the goats focused on invasives?
Elijah details that goats are managed in a way that they tend to prefer thorny invasives and are moved before exhausting their food options, allowing them to graze beneficially.
Partnering with Goats to Maintain Biodiversity in Ecological Hotspot
Q: Can you share with listeners what the Stone Barns Center is and what you do there?
Elijah explains that the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is dedicated to studying and promoting sustainable agriculture, with a focus on measuring soil health, water quality, and biodiversity.
Coexistence with a garden nemesis
Q: Can you tell us about the different names given to woodchucks and what they signify?
The term 'whistle pig' refers to the sound they make as an alarm call, while 'groundhog' alludes to their past as a food source in rural America.

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This weekly podcast focuses on environmentally informed gardening, offering insights and tips from a range of experts passionate about sustainable practices. It covers diverse topics such as native plant propagation, composting, and the ecological role of various species in gardening. Each episode features expert guests who share their knowledge on practical gardening techniques, sustainability, and cultivating a deep connection with nature. The discussions are engaging and provide valuable resources for both professional landscapers and home gardeners looking to make their gardens more sustainable and ecologically friendly.

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Recent guests on Growing Greener include:

1. Dr. Bethany Bradley
2. Ken Bevis
3. Sheri Crabtree
4. William Cullina
5. Susan Shea
6. Emily May
7. Jason Knight
8. Beth Ginter

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