Someone call a plant doctor because I think my plant has the flu.... well maybe not the flu but plants do get sick from viruses! Grab your favorite botanical drink and join us for this happy hour as Beatriz Aguirre discusses how and why plants get viruses. Website instagram  ? Field Notes Newsletter Check out these cool folks :) Beatriz Aguirre Music by ⁠coldbrew⁠ Podcast cover by ⁠Gabbie Moffat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehappybotanist/support ..read more

Do you like to be touched? Me neither and neither do plants! Plants can truly sense the world around them and can perceive when you touch them or even reach out and try and grab on to something! This mini-episode is a science blast on just some of the ways plants plants can respond to being touched! Check this out Braam, J. (2005), In touch: plant responses to mechanical stimuli. New Phytologist, 165: 373-389. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.01263.x Venus Fly Trap Join us on instagram  ? Field Notes Newsletter Check out these cool folks :) Music by ⁠coldbrew⁠ Podcast cover ..read more

Light=Energy=Life for plants, from my shamrocks that won't cooperate to plants around street lights, this episode is all about plants ability to perceive this essential source of energy! Check this out for more info! https://cescos.fau.edu/observatory/lightpol-Plants.html https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2023.1137068 Some super neat people coldbrew Gabbo the Great ..read more

Let's get ready to raise our spirits at this Happy Hour! In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Dr. Karl Niklas author of several botanical books including Plant Physics and Plant Evolution: An Introduction to the History of Life. Get ready to embark on a journey deep into the fascinating world of plants as we blend physics, chemistry, and mathematics into one delightful concoction of knowledge! So, grab your favorite botanical beverage, sit back, and let the enchanting fusion of science and fun transport you to a world where every cell holds a magical story waiting to be discovere ..read more

What's that plant? ?? Want to be able to impress your friends by being able to answer that question? Look no further! Join us on this episode featuring herbalist and botanist, 7Song. We delve into the fascinating world of plant taxonomy? where we discuss ways to learn how to 'key out a plants' ? and explore the significance of field guides and which ones are essential for your botanical adventures ?! So grab your magnifying glass and your favorite botanical drink for this Happy Hour! 7song Newcomb's Wildflower Guide Peterson's Field Guides Botany in a Day Check out these cool folks! coldbrew ..read more

Hey! Welcome to the very first episode, glad you can join us today! Let's talk about all things plants. But first, "what in the world is botany," you ask? Is it a secret society of talking trees? Or is it gathering of wise old ferns? Well, I broke it down 6 categories for ya! Let's dig a little deeper and get our hands dirty in the wondrous world of plants. ...................................................................................................................... Check these awesome folks out ˅˅˅˅˅˅ Intro Song and Podcast mixed by coldbrew Podcast cover by Gabbie Moffat ..read more

Achoooo! Do you suffer from allergenic pollen, researcher and professor Dr. Dan Katz has got your back! So grab your allergy meds and your favorite botanical drink and join us for this happy hour discussing plants, pollen, and people! Hey! Check out Dr. Daniel Katz! ____________________________________________ Check out these cool folks while your at it Song intro by coldbrew Cover art by Gabbie Moffat ..read more

Grab your favorite botanical drink to enjoy during this happy hour with author and professor Dr. Anurag Agrawal. Let your heart flutter as we discuss the complex interactions between monarch butterflies and their favorite food, milkweeds! Check out Dr. Anurag Agrawal's book Monarchs and Milkweeds! Check out these cool folk Dr. Anurag Agrawal Song into by coldbrew Cover art by Gabbie Moffat ..read more

Why do evergreens stay forever green? Let's pull up the covers as we unveil the layers behind everyone's favorite winter plants: the evergreens. Not only will we discuss the processes that give evergreens their distinctive name, but we will also delve into the sustainability questions posed by natural vs. artificial Christmas trees. ? Resources Couillard, S, Bage, G, and Trudel, J S. Comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of artificial vs natural Christmas tree. Canada: N. p., 2009. Web. Thinkstep ..read more

Let's get the happy hour party started, folks! This marks the grand premiere of our Happy Hour series, where we joyfully gather 'round for botanical banter with fellow professional plant enthusiasts over some botanical drinks. So grab your favorite botanical drink and join us for this very special episode! Today we have Dr. Jed Sparks, who is here to teach us how to turn back the clock with stable isotopes and uncover the secrets of plant history. And, yes, we'll even embark on a wild adventure to discover the peculiar links between plants and…what's that? Dead bodies!?" You're invited to bec ..read more