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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Pinelands Nursery, Bleav
Native Plants
Biodiversity
Invasive Species
Ecological Restoration
Conservation
Climate Change
Ecology
Pollinators
Community Engagement
Horticulture
Gardening
Environmental Education
Environmental Conservation
Ecosystem Restoration
Community Gardening
Ecological Gardening
Landscape Architecture
Wildlife Conservation
Atlantic White Cedar
New Jersey

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There is a major event announcement!  Tom and Fran follow up with some of the events they have been able to attend. “That’s Hot” is fall friendly this week.  “This or T... more

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick record live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium in East Lansing, Michigan. In Part 2 of this series, Tom and Fran sit down with with Angela Clelan (Sales and Support at New Moon Nursery) and C... more

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and Fran follow up with some of the events they have been able to attend. “That’s Hot” gets hot.  “This or That” deals in restoration - both urban and agricultural.... more

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick record live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium in East Lansing, Michigan. In Part 1 of this series, Tom and Fran sit down with with Mandy Komes-Leifheit (Territory Manager - Native Plants at ... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Clelan
Sales and support professional at New Moon Nursery with experience in native plant nurseries and horticulture
New Moon Nursery
Episode: Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 2
Carl Hesselein
President of Pleasant Run Nursery and fifth-generation member of a nursery family
Pleasant Run Nursery
Episode: Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 2
Mandy Komes-Leifheit
Territory manager for the Natural Garden Natives line at Midwest Groundcovers
Midwest Groundcovers
Episode: Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 1
Elliott Duemler
Sales representative at National Nursery Products and former nursery production and sales leader
National Nursery Products
Episode: Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 1
Ethan Tapper
Forestry consultant and author of How to Love a Forest
Episode: The Forest Year with Ethan Tapper
Willow Defebaugh
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Atmos magazine
Atmos
Episode: Exploring The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh
Jared Rosenbaum
Botanist, certified ecological restoration practitioner, co-owner of Wild Ridge Plants
Wild Ridge Plants
Episode: Unpacking Connectivity with Jared Rosenbaum of Wild Ridge Plants
Travis Bayer
Founder and executive director of Pathos Wildlife
Pathos Wildlife
Episode: Finding the Cozumel Fox with Travis Bayer of Pathos Wildlife
Luke Black Elk
Lakota; Natifs wild food procurement and cultural advisor
Natifs (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems)
Episode: Respect and Balance with Luke and Linda Black Elk

Hosts

Fran Chismar
Host focusing on native plants and conservation, with affiliations to native-plant groups and nursery sponsorships.
Tom Knezick
Co-host, discusses ecology, gardening, and native-plant advocacy with a practical, field-oriented perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 553 ratings
  • Accessible and Consistent

    Learn more about native plants, the industry, the science, the why, the rise in demand, the now, the future. I often listen while tending to our home landscape.

    Audible
    5
    Mark O
    United States19 days ago
  • Hope

    This podcast gave me hope in times of need, when the algorithm is only showing destruction. Keep it up, thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexe from Canada
    Canada24 days ago
  • Bigfoot

    Best Bigfoot podcast available. At the end of each episode I’m always wondering what’s Bigfoot’s favorite native plant?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dytflyers
    United Statesa month ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Listened to the episode with Jared Rosenbaum twice in a row because it was so good - very interesting and extremely insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghost.in.the.Garden
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    This is my favorite podcast. I look forward to it every week and have gone back and listened to all the episodes. Great guests, down to earth hosts and an all around enjoyable listen every time. As a backyard native gardener I appreciate Tom and Fran making the content digestible for those of us without a formal background. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to better steward the land they own, no matter how small or large!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Native Plant Lady
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value educational, conservation-forward discussions and real-world habitat ideas.
Many appreciate the mix of expert guests and practical gardening tips for natives.
Listeners praise accessible, friendly hosts who make complex ecology topics approachable.
Some critiques focus on audio balance and volume between hosts and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#36
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#199
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#59
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#150
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#101
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#169
Germany/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 2
Q: How do you, do you, are you seeing a switch in the feeling of the customer?
Hesselein says customers have become more interested in ecological plantings, partly because people rediscovered gardening during the pandemic. Clelan adds that education about biodiversity and ecological design has helped broaden the market.
Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 2
Q: Where's a lot of that growth coming from? Like, are there any plants in particular that are driving that?
Carl Hesselein says demand is especially strong for grasses and related plants, including sedges and straight-species natives. Angela Clelan also points to demand for base-layer plants used in matrix plantings.
The Forest Year with Ethan Tapper
Q: What are some of your favorite parts of your new book that you're excited for people to read?
Tapper highlights the book's birds, which function as bioindicators and help readers understand habitat and ecological change. He also describes the book's seasonal observations and its focus on staying in and deepening one's relationship with a place.
The Forest Year with Ethan Tapper
Q: How has your life changed since How to Love a Forest came out, and did the book meet your expectations?
Tapper says that what once felt like a dream has become his day-to-day life. He has traveled widely, given talks, created social media content, and continued forestry consulting, while increasingly working as a communicator.
Live at the 2026 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Part 1
Q: How do you feel about native plants being widely available in garden centers even if they are not from a local ecotype?
The guests generally see broader availability as a meaningful gain, while emphasizing that local sourcing remains important for major restoration projects and sensitive natural areas.

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A nature-focused show that centers on native flora, ecological restoration, and conservation, often featuring researchers, educators, and practitioners who advocate for habitat-friendly landscaping and biodiversity. Episodes frequently explore practical gardening with natives, restoration projects, policy and industry dynamics around native plants, and how technology or community engagement can advance conservation outcomes. A standout aspect is the mix of hands-on horticulture with science, policy, and storytelling, plus regular guests from foundations, universities, and native-plant industries. Listeners likely appreciate accessible, expertise-backed conversations about habitat restoration, urban ecology, and sustainable landscaping, with... more

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1. Angela Clelan
2. Carl Hesselein
3. Mandy Komes-Leifheit
4. Elliott Duemler
5. Ethan Tapper
6. Willow Defebaugh
7. Jared Rosenbaum
8. Travis Bayer

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