The Plantastic Podcast

Jared Barnes

Horticulture

Native Plants

Perennials

Ecological Design

Plant Propagation

Ground Covers

Sustainable Landscaping

Regenerative Design

Soil Health

Wildflower Sod

Bergamo Landscape Festival

Gardening

Sustainable Gardening

Landscape Design

Social Psychology

Gardening Practices

Plant Behavior

Wetland Indicator Status

Heliophilia Index

Biodiversity

Plants can’t talk, but we can! The Plantastic Podcast is a show for plant killers, green thumbs, and everyone in between. Listen along as Dr. Jared deconstructs the practices of the best plantspeople of our time so that you can better cultivate your plants and yourself.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	54	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Home & GardenLeisureNatureScience

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Heather Holm on Pollinators and Native Plants (#54)

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Heather Holm is a pollinator conservationist and award-winning author of four books: Pollinators of Native Plants, Bees, Wasps, and Common Native Bees of the Eastern United States . Both Bees and Wasps have won multiple book awards ... more

Today • 1 hr 20 min

Shelby Radcliffe on Designing with Florida Natives (#53)

Discount link for listeners for Woodies in Naturalistic Design presentation on May 18!

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Shelby Radcliffe is a horticulturist and landscape designer whose work at Emergent Gardens blends art, ecology, and human experience. Raised... more

11 May 2026 • 1 hr 31 min • Most popular

Tim Boland on Lessons from Polly Hill Arboretum (#52)

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Tim Boland is the Executive Director of the Polly Hill Arboretum, located on the island of Martha's Vineyard in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. He holds an undergraduate degree in Horticulture and a master's in Botany, Plant Ecology, and... more

5 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 22 min • Popular

Shaun McCoshum on Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening (#51)

Discount link for March 23, 2026 Botanic Bootcamp on the Power of Plant Selection.

SHAUN MCCOSHUM'S BIO

Shaun McCoshum is a certified, Senior Ecologist and Wildlife Biologist with over 20 years of experience restoring habitats, conducting research,... more

19 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 10 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Shelby Radcliffe

Horticulturist and landscape designer

Emergent Gardens

Episode: Shelby Radcliffe on Designing with Florida Natives (#53)

Tim Boland

Executive Director, Polly Hill Arboretum

Polly Hill Arboretum

Episode: Tim Boland on Lessons from Polly Hill Arboretum (#52)

Shaun McCoshum

Certified senior ecologist and wildlife biologist with 20+ years in habitat restoration and gardening

Westwood Professional Services (wildlife biologist, senior ecologist)

Episode: Shaun McCoshum on Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening (#51)

Dr. Allan Armitage

Emeritus professor of horticulture

University of Georgia

Episode: Dr. Allan Armitage on Common-Sense Gardening (#50)

Rachel Lindsay

Head of site design at Regenerative Design Group and expert in ecological design and regenerative agriculture

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Episode: Rachel Lindsay on Regenerative Design (#49)

John Little

Founder of the Grass Roof Company and the nonprofit Care Not Capital

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Episode: John Little on Caring for Gardens and Gardeners (#48)

Molly Hendry

Landscape architect and horticulturist, owner of Roots and Ramblings

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Episode: Molly Hendry on the Bergamo Landscape Festival (#47)

Pam Penick

Texas garden writer, speaker and advocate for climate resilient design, author of Gardens of Texas

Episode: Pam Penick on Gardens of Texas (#46)

Luke Dahlberg

Conservation Seed Program Manager at Citizens for Conservation

Citizens for Conservation

Episode: Luke Dahlberg on Sowing Native Seed (#45)

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Dr. Jared

Host of The Plantastic Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings

Wonderful new find!
Just listened to the interview with Molly Hendry. It was plantastic!! And now I want to go to the Bergamo landscape conference. Let’s organize a group trip!😂🌿
Apple Podcasts
5
curiouscrow
United States6 months ago
Episode 45
Great episode with Luke Dahlberg. Really interesting and informative.
Apple Podcasts
5
BK from Ohio
United States9 months ago
Episode #42
Interview with Rochelle Greayer was fabulous! I particularly liked her comments on creativity, stories, AI. Thank you!
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5
Big plans Little time
United Statesa year ago
Full of Great Plant Info and Thoughts
Jared asks amazing questions to provide a podcast full of great info and conversations. Found this from native plants healthy planet podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
EnvironmentallyFriendly
United Statesa year ago
Fantastic!!
So enjoyed listening to the amazing Matthew Biggs!! His stories are amazing! I have his kids book and it is just absolutely fascinating! My students (5th graders) love it!! Thank you for such a wonderful podcast guest!! 👍🏻💕
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United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and respect for guests' expertise.

Guests are consistently strong, with practical insights that listeners can apply in real gardens or projects.

Episodes cover a diversity of horticulture topics, from native plants to climate resilience, with high-quality production and clear takeaways.

Fans appreciate a plant-focused, optimistic community with actionable gardening knowledge.

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Apple Podcasts	#47	United States/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#169	Canada/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#239	United Kingdom/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#168	Italy/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#231	France/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#115	South Africa/Leisure/Home & Garden

Talking Points

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Shelby Radcliffe on Designing with Florida Natives (#53)

Q: What should someone know before starting a native plant design business?

Shelby emphasizes adaptability, openness to compromise, budgeting realities, and the need to educate clients about ecological function while delivering aesthetically pleasing results. She also notes the importance of building a team with shared vision and pursuing projects that align with local ecological context.

Shelby Radcliffe on Designing with Florida Natives (#53)

Q: How did your experiences at Wave Hill and the National Arboretum influence your design philosophy?

She describes observing first-year garden work as essential, learning to slow down and listen, and understanding the importance of respecting a gardener's long-term knowledge. These experiences reinforced the value of patience, observation, and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Shelby Radcliffe on Designing with Florida Natives (#53)

Q: What sparked your passion for plants and how did you get into horticulture?

Shelby narrates growing up in Central Florida, foraging with a mentor, and blending art with plants through photography and dyes, which gradually led her into horticulture. Her path included public garden internships at Wave Hill and the US National Arboretum, followed by formal education and hands-on experience that shaped her native plant design approach.

Tim Boland on Lessons from Polly Hill Arboretum (#52)

Q: Yeah, that's awesome. And then you then went on to college for horticulture, right?

Tim describes studying at Michigan State, working at W.J. Beale Botanic Garden, and progressing into public gardens, which set the stage for his move to Polly Hill Arboretum and later leadership roles.

Shaun McCoshum on Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening (#51)

Q: What is a simple design principle to blend habitat goals with neighborhood aesthetics?

Use showy, native or native-ish plants in front yards to demonstrate intentional habitat work, while placing more obviously wildlife-supporting species in backyards or less visible areas to maintain curb appeal.

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A plant-focused talk show that breaks down practical horticulture knowledge with expert guests from native plant design, regenerative landscaping, ecological gardening, and plant science. Episodes frequently center on native species, sustainable design, habitat creation, seed propagation, and practical gardening techniques for home gardeners and professionals alike, often weaving storytelling with actionable tips. A standout pattern is the guest roster: highly experienced horticulturists, landscape designers, and conservationists who bring hands-on wisdom and ambitious ecological design ideas, along with discussions about education, climate-conscious gardening, and community involvement. This mix makes the show a strong fit for listeners wh... more

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4. Super Cool Plants - Formerly Known as Let's Argue About Plants
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Recent guests on The Plantastic Podcast include:

1. Shelby Radcliffe
2. Tim Boland
3. Shaun McCoshum
4. Dr. Allan Armitage
5. Rachel Lindsay
6. John Little
7. Molly Hendry
8. Pam Penick

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