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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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.
In this episode of The Plantastic Podcast, Polly Nicholson, owner of Bayntun Flowers and author of The Tulip Garden, shares her deep-rooted love for plants and her journey into gardening and tulip cultivation. Polly provides insights into historical tulip species, her dedication to preserving tulip varieties, and the importance of maintaining heritage plants. She also delves into the history of tulips from Tulipmania and how a virus turned a bulb into a frenzied commodity to how an Ottoman Emperor used a clever way to light tulip flowers at night. Polly discusses lessons from her organic flower farm, and she offers valuable advice for gardeners about designing with tulips, soil health, organic practices, and how to successfully cultivate, save, and rotate tulips. Enjoy the show!
The Plantastic Podcast
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.