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Horticultural science is the only discipline that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. It is the science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants, improving and commercializing them. Plants, People, Science, a podcast by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), will bring you the recent advancements in science, technolog... more

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A great public garden can change your whole day and sometimes your whole life. We sit down with Seth Hamby, Director of Living Collections at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, to talk about the real work behind a place that feels effortless to visitors:... more

Many horticulture students feel like they have to choose early: academia or industry, teaching or “real world” work, research or marketing. We wanted to test that assumption, so we sat down with Dr. Alicain Carlson from Syngenta Flowers, a cut flower... more

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Most of us think new crop horticulture cultivars are invented behind closed doors, then handed to farmers as a finished product. We wanted to explore that assumption, so we sat down with Dr. Ambar Carvallo Lopez, currently a Post Doctoral Research As... more

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A sunrise ride to an apple orchard changed everything for Dr. Gina Fernandez—and it might change how you think about berries. We sit down with the NC State distinguished professor and berry breeder to trace the path from cold-hardy apple rootstocks i... more

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Seth Hamby
Director of Living Collections at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Episode: Inside Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Living Collections
Allison Carlson
Head of Marketing for the Americas region at Syngenta Flowers, former technical scientist
Syngenta Flowers
Episode: From Grad School To Syngenta Flowers: Building A Career In Floriculture
Ambar Carvallo Lopez
PhD in plant breeding and genetics; postdoc at University of British Columbia working on participatory plant breeding
University of British Columbia
Episode: Participatory Plant Breeding For Better Tasting Organic Tomatoes - An Interview with Dr. Ambar Carvallo Lopez
Gina Fernandez
Berry breeder and director of graduate programs at North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Dr. Harleen Hatterman-Valenti
Professor and assistant department head, focuses on high-value crops including wine grapes
North Dakota State University
Episode: What It Takes To Make A Super Cold-Hardy Wine Grape
Lena Wilson
PhD candidate and winner of the PhD poster presentation at the ASHS conference
Episode: The ASHS Annual Conference: Gathering the Horticultural Science Community for Learning and Collaboration
Dr. Chad Miller
Associate professor at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Episode: The Art of Teaching: Dr. Chad Miller's Innovative Classroom Trade Shows
Dr. Lisa Alexander
Research geneticist and plant breeder at the US National Arboretum
US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
Episode: Hydrangea Genomics: Dr. Lisa Alexander's Path to Breeding Better Hydrangeas
Daniel Leskovar
Professor in Vegetative Growth Physiology at Texas A&M University and President of ASHS
Texas A&M University
Episode: Growing Global Leaders in Horticulture: A Conversation with ASHS President Dr. Daniel Leskovar

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Curt Rom
Co-host and professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas; known for intertwining academic expertise with industry-focused discussions
Samson Humphrey
Co-host and PhD student researcher, active in connecting academic research with industry applications

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • My new favorite podcast

    Loved the podcast. Great for all including non-plant people like myself. Can’t wait for the next episode

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    Jashvin P
    United States4 years ago

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Accessible to non-plant people, without dumbing down complex topics.
Shows value of collaborations between universities and industry.
Guest lineups bring practical industry insights.
Strong emphasis on mentorship and career guidance for students and early-career pros.

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Inside Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Living Collections
Q: Where does funding for projects come from and how do you secure grants?
Seth explains a mix of Begonia Society support, grants (including a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services grant), and investments from endowments and donors, enabling staff hires and equipment purchases.
Inside Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Living Collections
Q: What does your day-to-day work look like as Director of Living Collections?
The role has evolved from establishing data management and accretion into leading internships, expanding projects like photography and germination trials, and building external partnerships and a forward-facing Garden Explorer platform.
Inside Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Living Collections
Q: Seth, how did you get interested in plants?
Seth describes growing up outdoors in rural South Carolina, developing a curiosity about nature rather than naming specifics, then pursuing formal horticulture studies and a path through master naturalist programs to broaden into wildlife and natural resources.
Participatory Plant Breeding For Better Tasting Organic Tomatoes - An Interview with Dr. Ambar Carvallo Lopez
Q: How did you set breeding objectives in participatory plant breeding, and who did you listen to?
Objectives were defined by surveys and conferences with organic farmers, plus ongoing check-ins with farmers to ensure selections reflect their needs and practices, including consumer and chef input to capture market preferences for flavor.
Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Q: What recommendations would you give to young scientists?
Gina suggests taking advantage of professional development opportunities and traveling to learn more about different horticultural practices.

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The show centers on the science and practice of horticulture, featuring conversations with ASHS members and industry professionals who bridge academic research and real-world application. Episodes explore career pathways, breeding, production, and education across edible and ornamental crops, often highlighting collaborations between universities and industry, mentoring, and how public-private partnerships drive innovation. Notable strengths include accessibly unpacked scientific topics, a strong emphasis on practical guidance for students and early-career professionals, and a consistent focus on translating research into marketable outcomes for growers and horticulture-related industries.

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2. Allison Carlson
3. Ambar Carvallo Lopez
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5. Dr. Harleen Hatterman-Valenti
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