Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
Petey MesquiteyPetey Mesquitey is KXCI’s resident storyteller. Every week since the spring of 1992 Petey has delighted KXCI listeners with slide shows and poems, stories and songs about flora, fauna, and family and the glory of living in southern Arizona.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Threadleaf groundsel (Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus) is really an attractive shrub with its grey foliage and yellow flowers. The variety, S. flaccidus var. monoensis, is quite nice as well with its green foliage and yellow flowers. We’ve found tha... more
Hummingbird trumpet (Epilobium canum) is one of my favorite late summer into fall wildflowers to see in the wild. And, in the wild is wonderful, but this wildflower can be found in nurseries too, so get one for your personal habitat to remind you of ... more
Here are some clarifications…the scientific name for the long-nosed leopard is Gambelia wislizenii honoring the naturalist of the 1800s William Gambel and Friedrich Wislizenus, an army engineer and plant collector also of the 1800s. I’m surprised tha... more
Well, alleluia, it’s feeling “fallish!” Okay, lemme see…the photos are mine of a box turtle track (see the plastron print?), a snake track with the ventral scutes, nicely landscaped kangaroo rat mounds and a Wright’s buckwheat (Eriogonum wrightii). O... more
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- Sumac
Thank you Petey for your beautiful Sumac episode. There’s plenty of tear stains on my recipe.
Petey’s stories are truly the best at capturing the beauty and wonder of the borderlands. My favorite kxci show.
Apple Podcasts5esmecompost
United States2 years ago - Best southern AZ native plant and storytelling podcast
I have been listening to Peter for 30 years and he has been like a bard of the sonoran desert. Singing songs and telling stories of wandering in the desert being curious and enchanted by the natural world. It is the best, highest recommended podcast ever for me.
Apple Podcasts5Saint LeibowitzUnited States3 years ago - Happy Holidays.
Thanks for all the good words. With all the contagious crap going around—your enthusiasm is infectious in a good way.
Apple Podcasts5manlike.United States5 years ago - Lovely Lyrical Episodes
So glad to have to discovered this podcast/radio show this year. I love the natural history missives Petey shares and I look forward every week to hearing what he has to say about nature every week.
Apple Podcasts5Misti L.United States5 years ago - My Favorite Podcast
I am always exited when a new episode pops up. The love you have for nature and the way you share your love is unique. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5hvaldez1United States6 years ago
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What is Growing Native about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lyrical, nature-forward program focused on flora, fauna, and landscapes of the southern Arizona borderlands. Episodes commonly weave personal ramblings with detailed observations of native plants, wildlife, and monsoon-driven moments, turning field notes into evocative storytelling. The show tends to blend environmental education with a warm, intimate voice, inviting listeners to notice the region's plant lore, seasonal cycles, and everyday wonder. A standout edge is the host's ability to treat nature as a living narrative—educational yet poetic, approachable for both casual listeners and serious plant explorers alike.
Overall, it likely appeals to nature enthusiasts, regional pride about the Sonoran borderlands, and listeners who enjoy ... more
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