Rooted: A Plant Podcast
Rooted is a weekly podcast diving into the tall tales & true stories of plants. If you like folklore, history, plant facts, and terrible puns, you're going to dig this show. Hosted by Em Grebner-Gaddis. Produced by Henbane Media LLC.
Episodes
okay- we are back with a Drunk History style episode, this time brought to you by night time cold and flu medicine. I do actually believe getting to yap about victorian ladies and the history of the modern house plant industry DID heal me, so in some ways this episode might be medicinal... either way, if you like unhinged recaps of history, ferns, and victorian madness, you'll dig what we have going on here.
Sources are quo...
Hello friends, and welcome back for a special (kind of chatty) episode of Rooted! We're talking about 2 infamous plant pranks, media literacy, my weird obsession with making hyper-specific power points as a child, and so much more.
This one was recorded while I was still very much recovering from covid, so please be gentle with me! I am happy to report I am feeling much better now and will be easing back in to making episodes and c...
This week we're digging into the magic of community by taking a quick peak into the Lagoon Fairy Tree (or Bush depending on who you ask) in Ireland. After being really sick for 2 weeks (and candidly really sad about what's happening with our Parks and Public Lands here in the US) this was a good reminder of what we can do when we work together. No action is too silly or too small when it comes to protecting our community. T...
In celebration of my birthday and the almost end of super dark days, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite pods and people- so I put together a playlist with most of them!
Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZmoRRmjYE8njWal53on7Y?si=9hzYCUXTS_W-XubZF4IZWg&nd=1&dlsi=af2759387a494b6b
Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet! You'll find our transcripts, show ...
This week we're straying a bit from our typical content and following a few rabbit holes from across old episodes with some new friends- Dave and Julie of Grim Grotto!
If you like folk magic, or just thinks on the darker side of history, you'll really like this one! Plus, if you stay to the end you'll get some bonus animal facts you didn't know you needed!
HUGE thank you to Dave and Julie for lending the...
In honor of attending PlantCon this weekend we're asking some BIG questions, like whhen did we start bringing plants inside? And why can't we all just be victorian women shuttered in our observatories slowly losing it? Find out how we came to be such good friends with ferns, and how the industry has changed over time in this week's episode!
And, if you haven't already, be sure to check outPlantCon!
Looking for mor...
This week we're talking about the FREAKS of the Oak family, Cork oak! These bald beauties pop up in everything from high class wineries to old school science labs, and we couldn't be more perplexed by them. If you're into niche farming, weird growth habits, or just a big fan of oaks, you'll really dig this one!
This week we're digging in to a sappy favorite- Maple! With history, folklore, and a dash of sweetness, this is one episode you wont want to miss!
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple
https://mapleandmoon.com/blogs/news/the-magic-of-the-maple
...To get us all in the swing of Valentines Day, I thought it wasa good time to review florigraphy! This way we can all carefully decode our bouquets and find out if they're from a secret admirer or a petty betty.
This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in!
Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.
Sources:
https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8
This week we're back with another episode on a favorite in-season fruit- Oranges! If you want to learn more about how we cracked scurvy, color theory, or the botanist who liked oranges so much he turned he took a bunch of trees on a high sea adventure, we've got you covered.
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To celebrate the start of 2025 and two years of Rooted, we put together a playlist of all of our...less structured.. moments.
Here's to another year of research rabbit holes, weird questions, and lots of laughs!
Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61OAKvIi4gNj8IOkAGcHGR?si=jue7BbPkS9OIFDrE_4htJQ&nd=1&dlsi=618f940d37f8464b
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Starting off your New Year with a review of a few of the plants we discovered in the last 365 days. We're looking forward to another year of science and shenanigans in 2025!
Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more.
*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in...
We're off this week. As a holiday gift to you, we've rounded up episodes on our favorite family- nightshade! Scandal and secrets await, but don't worry- we'll be back next week to meet some new planty friends!
Playlist link- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jzTiccF9vWxFumSoIJZ2W?si=82fO6Y_oSWu8uP00fzD8OA&nd=1&dlsi=542414269aaf48ba
Looking for more Rooted Content? Check out our corner of the internet! ...
Pucker up and prepare yourself for an episode with bickering gods, long walks across hell, and cancer fighting action.
This week we're celebrating the holidays by reflecting on medicine of the victorian era.....think of it as the ghost of sickness past coming to remind you about all the wacky things people used to eat and rub all over themselves during cold and flu season.
This week’s episode kind of has it all- botanical metal band pleas, nature’s red flag, landscaping tips, old school roman ragers, and lightning! If you like the more eclectic episodes I think you’ll like what we’ve got going this week!
Since it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the US , we're taking a break! But we still wanted to keep you company on that long drive or day of cooking, so we put together a playlist focused on native plants and indigenous culture. After you give it a listen you'll have no shortage of fun facts to share at your feast.
Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6piMlJNQ0HGC9hPzeTzC6v?si=V_jG24YLQmKjih4jBiGepQ
this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for...
Sources:
https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/
This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you!
Sources:
https://davidrweiss.com/2021/07/07/the-gospel-of-pecans/
https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/tejas-legends-pecan-trees-best-friend.html
https://www.mseecreative.com/blog/2021/4/16/the-legacy-of-the-pecan
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