Flora & Foliage: A Plant Lover's Podcast
Flora & Foliage: A Plant Lover's Podcast focuses on the niche subjects of herbal remedies, mind altering botanicals, tips on cultivation for your plants, and the enchanting nature of toxicology, ethnobotany and mythology. Join me (Elijah) as we travel across the globe, learning about the folklore and macabre topics of plants and poisons alike. New episodes every Wednesday! Email me: elijahhellings22@gmail.com Support me through Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=106329519&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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Yes, I'm aware that this episode doesn't have too much to do with plants but still I wanted to provide an update for y'all because for the millionth time, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! Means the world to me that my episodes of me rambling on about endless facts about plants actually is something people are loving so much??!?!?!!? Consider join my Patreon as it would help me so much and ensure i don't need ads for monet...
Today we are talking all about the beautiful, yummy, and medicinal herb turmeric!!! While I was recording this, my older brother walked in and I was gonna edit it out but I kept some of it in because I thought it was sorta funny ha
Website References:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#brain-health
Today we are diving into holly! sorry for the HORRID mic quality, i lost my adapter for my microphone already but ill find it before my next special which should be out next week!
Listen and learn about Yerba Mate:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LvOs7g76nAhv688G4YETc?si=g7R_4jx8RmqgMAmpdZwzyg
Website References:
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/holly/
Requested by Millie, today we are talking all about the small and mystical bluebell! from fairies to love divination, i thing they are hidden gems for us to discover!!
Website References:
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/hyacinthoides-non-scripta
https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/bluebell/#google_vignette
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/04/are-bluebells-poisonous-and-more-bluebell-facts
Today we are going all out into Monkshood and the curry killer! hope yall like the mic quality bcs ik i do haha. I have no idea why i kept saying "CApellus" even though i know its "NApellus" oops but i hope this clarifies that lolol.
Image Source:
https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fgd0hvauctipb1.jpg
Website references:
Today is a shorter episode, but still i give the full rundown all about the Yew tree, how to grow it, and its magical associations!! Thank you to u/Eyekosaeder on Reddit for the amazing variegated yew cover photo!
Website References:
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/yew/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10978734/
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-802/yew
Today we dive into the weird and whimsical world of wormwood and absinthe liquor! from green fairies, to bible verses, this herb definitely is sure to confuse and mystify you!
Website References:
https://www.herbcottage.com.au/products/wormwood
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-729/wormwood
https://www.verywellhealth.com/wormwood-5082001
https://lafee.com/wormwood-history-myths
Today we are diving in to the wonderful world of the humble tea! from herbals to black teas, we can all benefit from a good cuppa no matter when or where!
My Patreon:
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Website References:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tea
This is my first episode on funky fungi - Fly Agaric! yes it is so beautiful but it is strongly advised not to consume as it has got some psychoactive effects and could possibly be damaging in higher dosages.
Website References:
https://www.britannica.com/science/Amanita
https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/amanita-muscaria.php
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ibotenic-acid
Today we are learning about what is my fav toxic plant: Thorn apple! No, it doesn't make apples, yes, it is hallucinogenic, deliriant poison... Hope you like this one, because I sure had fun recording it :)))
Website References:
https://www.britannica.com/plant/jimsonweed
https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/garden/thorn-apple
https://www.health.act.gov.au/public-health-alert/public-health-alert-food-recall-...
Requested by Maria, today we are talking all about the now popular drink Yerba Mate! a bit of a shorter episode today, but still sweet! (or should i say bitter....)
Website References:
https://www.thespruce.com/yerba-mate-plant-profile-5071184
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-828/yerba-mate
https://awasi.com/blog/the-plant-of-the-gods-that-changed-history/
Today we are talking about poppies, drug addictions, and pipe dreams. Sorry if i sound a bit stuffy, im just a little sick ha.
Website References:
https://www.bhg.com.au/how-to-grow-poppies
https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/opium
https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html
Requested by @shay_nuffles, we are talking all about Australian cottage gardens! Enjoy the episode :)
Botanicals talked about in the episode:
- Native flowers
- Creeping Fig
- Creeping Thyme
- English Ivy
- Mulberry
- Fig
- Apple
- Cherry
- Acerola
- Hydrangea
- Poppy
- Lavender
- Chrysanthemum
- Wisteria
Website References:
https://www.homestolove.com.au/5-flowering-groundcovers-for-australia-5674
Today we are talking about blue lotus! sorry about background noise and the bad mic quality, it was more of a laid back fun episode today. Thanks Kate for joining me!
Website References:
https://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/growing-tips-waterlillies/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5638439/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blue-lotus-flower
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lakshmi
Requested by @stay_see, today we are learning all about the aussie's backyard, and its gifts it offers us.
The botanicals talked about in this episode:
- Dandelion
- Wood Sorrel
- Chickweed
- Finger Lime
- Lilly Pilli
-Quandong
- Macadamia
- Warringal Greens
- Wattleseed
- Lemon myrtle
- Goat's Foot
- Pituri
Things to bring foraging:
- long, non baggy clothing
- pocket knife
- small bags
- backpack
- wat...
Today we are talking all about the medicinal and psychoactive Damiana! what a "Lovely" plant ha
Website references:
https://sacredplantco.com/blogs/growing-guides/growing-damiana-plants-from-seed
https://www.dutch-headshop.eu/blog/damiana-tea-herb-effects
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-703/damiana
https://teapro.co.uk/damiana-ancient-aphrodisiac-love-potion
Today we are diving into the dangerous world of hemlock! Sit back, grab your favorite herbal tea (not hemlock i hope) and learn all about this herb with me!
Website References:
https://extension.psu.edu/poison-hemlock-facts-about-this-early-season-weed
https://www.britannica.com/plant/poison-hemlock
https://www.magicgardenseeds.com/The-Magic/Poison-Hemlock-(Conium-maculatum)-A.CON01
https://slate.com/t...
Today is my first intro video! expect to soon see an introduction to fungi, and an introduction to foraging!
Website references:
https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-gardening/caring-for-houseplants
https://www.thespruce.com/houseplants-4127735
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-pot-plant?fb_comment_id=663633250412997_72685856409046
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Requested by Aline, sunflowers are a fast growing, beautiful yellow flower, which are a classic in gardens and flower fields. Join me as we learn all about it! Thanks for requesting!!
Website References:
https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_hean3.pdf
https://www.sd59.bc.ca/node/7714
https://www.agiboo.com/sunflower-oil/
https://www.learnreligions.com/sunflower-magic-and-folklore-25...
Today we are learning all about orchids rare and common, and also about the popular, much-loved flavoring agent: VANILLA!
Thanks so much for supporting me, make sure you follow, rate, and share my podcast to all your plant-loving friends and family as it helps me a ton!! :)
Website References:
https://www.flowerpower.com.au/garden-advice/gardening/a-comprehensive-guide-to-orchids/
https://www.aos.org/orchi...
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