In an episode heavy with rants and strong opinions, we discuss the yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). Leafblowers, giant earthworms, and... more

Would you like a cup of tea? Try the gourd herb (Ilex paraguariensis), a tropical tree famous for its massive... more

Life goes on... and on... and on... for the curlleaf mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius). What can we learn from this long-lived,... more

In the second of our “odd Pine family distant cousins” we talk Keteleeria (Keteleeria davidiana), and the perfect pocket of... more

In this episode, we explore the golden-larch (Pseudolarix amabilis), a unique member of the pine family that feels a bit... more

WARNING: This is not a mango. Do not eat this non-mango, this Lord of Lies, this Great Deceiver, for it... more

In this episode, we explore Australia’s infamous giant stinging tree (Dendrocnide moroides) and its neurotoxic hairs that cause agonizing pain.... more

Join us as we get weird with the Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris), a quirky desert oddball with some fascinating parenchyma.... more

Join us on a mysterious journey through time to discuss the Munz oak (Quercus x munzii), a curious hybrid of... more

Join us for an afternoon chat under this gorgeous Western sycamore (Platanus racemosa) and hear about what Casey and Alex... more

Dam! Let’s talk about them, and about the China-fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) and the ingenious agroforestry methods of the Kam people... more

The Fabulous, Funny, Smart, and Warm woman we all love, ALIE WARD graces the podcast today. We can hardly believe... more

“I’d rather see a smoketree than a tree smoking.” Enter the American smoketree (Cotinus obovatus), a beautiful little tree that... more

Welcome to the Alternative Sex Experience, featuring the striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum). In our continued discussion on dioecy, this one... more

It’s beginning to look a lot like… an invasive pokey nightmare, with the English holly (Ilex aquafolium). Learn all about... more

Just another arborvitae, the Leyland cypress (Cupressus × leylandii et al) has to be one of the most deplorable species... more

The Great Fire of 1910 greatly changed the (literal) landscape of northern Idaho, as well as the continent’s population of... more

A fascinating tree with no shortage of fun facts, the Chinese-nutmeg (Torreya grandis) is a cornerstone of Chinese history and... more

We continue our plant-based diet with a giant of the culinary world, the tamarind (Tamarindus indica). Whether in chamoy or... more

You think ice cream grows on trees?! The ice-cream bean (Inga edulis) is one of nature’s greatest gifts to humanity.... more