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Leaf it to Us

Leaf it to Us
Brassica
Paleobotany
Gymnosperms
Fruits
Toxic Plants
Plant Toxicity
Cabbage
Broccoli
Ripening Process
Plants
Acacia
Chemical Defenses
Plant Communication
Cauliflower
Kale
Cultivation
Seed Dispersal
Houseplants
Housepets
Sex-Changing Plants

Hosts Nora and Aly explore the fascinating science of plants and the ways they intersect with our daily lives.

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We love plants, and we love fossils! But the two don’t always play well together. This episode, Aly explains why living plants are bad for fossils and how paleontologists deal with the conflict.

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If you’re reading this, you probably like plants! Well, you’re not alone – people have been bringing plants into their homes for ages. In this episode, Aly takes us through a brief history of plant parenting!

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Plants have devised many chemical defenses to ward off trouble, but they don’t always work as intended. Some animals are immune to those defenses, and some strange species even seek them out for their own enjoyment!

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*There were some issues with the original upload of this episode. Those have been fixed!

Sometimes, you can just tape two plants together and they’ll become one plant. How does that even work?

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Hosts

Nora Sperling
Communications professional with a background in education and food security.
Aly Baumgartner
Paleobotanist and collections manager of vascular plants at the University of Michigan Herbarium.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Smart & Enthusiastic

    I love how much they love plants. I don’t love when the producer cuts in like the voice of god. Makes it seem like the producer doesn’t trust the hosts to say what needs to be said.

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    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    The best plant podcast I have ever listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Common descent
    United States8 months ago
  • Thrilled!

    I’m so happy to have a plant centred podcasts! Fun and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth Pfeffer
    Canadaa year ago
  • SO FUN

    A fun, chill podcast about all things botanical. Fascinating science and incredibly fun and lighthearted exploration. A must-listen for science nerds or anyone interested in plants.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shandias
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the hosts' enthusiasm for plants and the relaxed, lighthearted approach.
Some listeners find the humor forced or the producer's interruptions distracting.
Reviews describe the science as fascinating, informative, and clearly explained.
The subject matter appeals to both dedicated plant enthusiasts and general science-curious listeners.

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Talking Points

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Season 1 Mailbag
Q: Are there any invasive gymnosperms?
Yes, most invasive gymnosperms tend to be conifers, especially pines, often introduced for forestry.
Season 1 Mailbag
Q: Do you have any tips for someone who is just finding their love of plants to learn to observe them?
Start by slowing down to observe a specific plant over time, noting changes through the seasons.
Season 1 Mailbag
Q: If you could go back in time and hug one prehistoric plant, what would it be?
Aly would choose Lepidodendron because it's a tree filling the niche of a tree during the Carboniferous with a unique structure that looks huggable.
Episode 8 - What Makes Fruit Ripe?
Q: Is the transition away from green during the ripening process related to photosynthesizing?
Yes, a green fruit can still photosynthesize, but as it ripens, it becomes more visible to animals that eat it to help with seed dispersal.
Episode 8 - What Makes Fruit Ripe?
Q: How do fruits ripen?
Fruits ripen through chemical changes that make them sweeter and softer, often becoming less green and more appealing to animals for seed dispersal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leaf it to Us

What is Leaf it to Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Accessible conversations about plant science and its connections to ecology, history, food, culture, and everyday life. Nora Sperling brings a communications and education perspective, while Aly Baumgartner draws on her work as a paleobotanist and plant collections manager. Together they explain botanical concepts through personal stories, field experiences, practical examples, and playful thought experiments, ranging from how seeds travel and forests recover to plant collecting and the science of fruits.

The format is a relaxed, host-led discussion rather than a formal interview series, with humor alongside clear scientific detail. Episodes often connect current plant biology to human history and daily experience, making the subject appro... more

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