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The Rise of the Forests

Chapter 2: The Rise of the Forests As plants continued their conquest of land, they began to reshape Earth's landscapes on a grand scale. From...

The Origin of Plants

Chapter 1: The Origins of Plants In the beginning, there was no green. For billions of years, Earth was a barren, rocky sphere, its surface...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the joys and challenges of gardening! Today, we’re tackling conifers—those iconic evergreens that bring beauty and...

The World of Plant Types: Understanding Nature’s Diversity

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we explore the fascinating world of plants, gardening, and everything green. Today, we’re talking about plant types—how...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive into the world of gardening! Today, we’re talking about two of the garden’s slowest—but most...

The Evolution of Garden Machinery

Welcome to The Local Gardener, the podcast where we dig deep into the roots of gardening history and explore the tools that have transformed...

The History of Tea: From Leaf to Cup

Welcome to Local Gardener. In this episode we steep your curiosity in the rich culture and history of tea. Today we’re exploring the different types...

Understanding Water and Your Garden

Welcome to another episode of understanding gardening, the podcast where we dig into the roots of gardening and explore the wonders of nature. I’m...

Why a South facing garden is important

From 93 million miles away, a colossal nuclear furnace rages, releasing unimaginable heat and light. This fiery giant unleashes its energy into the vast,...
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