Now that fall is kicking into high gear, that means football is back—and we're as excited as you are. Game day parties have been a long-standing tradition full of fun with friends and family, and of course, the yummy snacks.
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It’s time for another exciting podcast episode, and in this I’m talking with Dr Emily Sessa, the director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at the New York Botanical Garden. Now Emily’s job might just be one of the coolest in the Universe, but she has also recently been working on some NASA-funded research that could tell us a lot about the history of life on planet Earth, but also give us some hints about how to live well on other planets.
(You can find Emily on Twitter at @ebsessa.)
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02:02 What’s a herbarium, anyway?
02:40 Are herbaria still a useful tool in these modern times?
05:44 Why are herbaria still growing?
07:03 NASA-funded research into the Fern Spore Spike
11:17 Investigating the Fern Spore Spike in the field
12:46 Simulating a mass extinction event
14:16 Fern life cycles
18:26 Why we should be growing more ferns
20:00 Ferns on the final frontier
21:09 Emily chooses her Fantasy Space Plant(s)
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Emma: Hello and welcome to episode 54 of Gardeners of the Galaxy, the podcast for all of the sentient beings in the Universe who have a passion for plants. I’m Emma the space gardener, and I will be your host as we explore gardening on Earth and beyond.
In this episode, we’ll be hearing from Dr Emily Sessa, director of the William and Linda Steer Herbarium at the New York Botanical Garden. Now, Emily’s job means she spends her days surrounded by plant specimens, and that’s cool enough in its own right. But recently she’s been working on some NASA funded research that could tell
Now that fall is kicking into high gear, that means football is back—and we're as excited as you are. Game day parties have been a long-standing tradition full of fun with friends and family, and of course, the yummy snacks.
Epiphytes are commonly seen growing on higher branches of tall trees in the most harmonious way! They grow as air plants in the wild and can grow as wonderful houseplants too! In this article, you will learn about the Best Epiphytic Ferns That Grow As Indoor Plants!
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In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are paramount, integrating solar panels into your garden emerges as a smart and responsible choice. These innovations not only enhance your garden’s aesthetics but also align with your eco-conscious values.
We have some really cool Outdoor Bar Ideas with pictures that will surely help you build a unique one in your garden!
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Freezing tomatillos is a great way to preserve them so you have some on hand whenever you need them.
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Latin scientific names can be challenging to pronounce but are tremendously important. We can communicate without ambiguity because each plant has only one scientific name. In contrast, a plant may have more than one common name, and common names may vary by region. Although easier to pronounce, using common names can result in a great deal of confusion and even frustration.