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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Native Plants, Healthy Planet

By: Pinelands Nursery Bleav
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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science
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  • The Buzz - If You Think Native Plants are Boring, You're in Luck!

    The Buzz - If You Think Native Plants are Boring, You're in Luck!
    Mar 20 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. It’s still conference season! Tom shares his experience at his latest speaking engagement. “That’s Hot” is sticky in more ways than one. “This or That” tackles biodiversity, or lack thereof. Tom and Fran sink into a new Mt. Rushmore. Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

    Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article

    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

    Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • NJ Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference with Terry Doss and Amanda Archer

    NJ Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference with Terry Doss and Amanda Archer
    Mar 13 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Terry Doss (Co-Director and Chief Restoration Scientist) of the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute, and Amanda Archer (Coastal Training & Engagement Coordinator) of Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, to discuss Coastal Resilience. Topics include Coastal Resilience, the NJCCRC Conference and the importance of collaboration, educating about climate change, the RISING workshop, and the promise of a better future. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    Follow Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute Here.

    Follow Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve Here.

    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189.

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

    Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here!


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Buzz - Can You Smell That Smell?

    The Buzz - Can You Smell That Smell?
    Mar 6 2026

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. It's conference season! We have a Canada Goose update. “That’s Hot” is touring the Southern United States. “This or That” tackles Climate Change and Urban Endangered Plants. Tom and Fran have a new Mt. Rushmore. Can you smell what Tom and Fran are cooking? Are you listening to the end for our secret? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

    Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article

    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

    Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

    Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.

    Visit our store Here!


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    1 hr and 33 mins
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I love this podcast, I'm a passionate Gardener and native plant grower. Tom and Fran have such good topics to discuss. I'm always looking forward to the new show every week; I learn something useful every episode. I appreciate the interviews and knowledge they share. Thanks for all you guys do and keep up the great work!

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A lifetime of loving nature combined with the Master Gardener course a few years back led me to the nearly invisible world of native plants. Decades of gardening and here was this rabbit hole, the web of life at my fingertips. I wanted more. That’s where you came in.
Almost a year ago I found your podcast. I went to the beginning and tried to get totally current. Each and every episode inspires and challenges me to think about what I will do to make the world a better pace.
I have learned that to skip an episode might mean missing a delicious piece of knowledge, a new source of information, or fueling an ember of an idea burning at the back of my mind.
The cheerful banter is fun and something that helps with mental breaks, giving me the mental space to digest the tons of information packed in your shows.
A year later and I still loving every minute and can’t wait for the next podcast. And, until I gain the confidence to do my own thing, I will use my little platform at a retail nursery to spread the word about native plants.
Thank you Tom and Fran for everything, here’s to many more podcasts in the future.

Changed my life

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