Mindblowing Facts About Plants Outside Your Door: 11 Garden Plants with Superpowers

Did you know that some common outdoor plants have superpowers? Some can survive atomic bombing, clean up radiation, and even outsmart insects. This is Part 2 of my conversation with David Domoney, author of Plants with Superpowers, about the superpowers of outdoor plants. These plants can completely change how you walk down the street and look at nature.

Listen to Part 1 of our conversation about indoor plant superpowers here.

In this episode, we learn:

• [02:19] Welcome to part 2 with David Domoney
• [03:29] How did ginkgo trees survive Hiroshima?
• [06:08] How do sunflowers purify radioactive and toxic soil?
• [08:24] How magnolias trap beetles for pollination
• [09:31] Calming lavender vs. stimulating lavender
• [11:02] David’s lavender gin and tonic recipe!
• [13:32] Raspberries with a surprise twist
• [13:54] Bee orchid's mimicry superpower
• [14:51] Espoma Organic's
• [16:14] How do walnuts help our brain?
• [17:23] Hedgehog Holly's shape-shifting defense mechanism
• [19:24] Can blueberries help with belly fat?
• [20:53] What makes rosemary so powerful for memory and wellness?
• [24:03] Did Roman gladiators really chew parsley for strength?
• [25:13] Curly vs. flat leaf parsley differences
• [27:43] Where can you find David's socials and book?

Mentioned in our conversation:

• Plants with Superpowers: 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home
• Growing Joy Episode 296: How to Grow Lavender with Rebecca of Lavender Connection
• Growing Joy Episode 292: 7 Houseplants with Superpowers with David Domoney

Curious to know which outdoor plant in your area has superpowers?

Check out the full show notes and blog here for David's list!

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Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Espoma Organic

Make sure your garden plants are maintaining their superpowers by using organic gardening products! Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To top it all off, they have a huge sustainability commitment with a 100% solar-powered plant, zero waste manufacturing, and eco-friendly packaging.

Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. 

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