Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Episodes 320
Avg. Duration 1h 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (338)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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The Buzz - Growing Together

Jun 12, 2026 1h 27m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights some backyard favorites.  “This or That” speaks to Darwin and Gauwane. “Listener Shoutouts”…

The Beasts from the East with Andrew Moore

Jun 05, 2026 1h 21m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew More (Author Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit) to discuss his new book The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s…

The Buzz - Thanks For Your Comments

May 29, 2026 1h 36m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights a memorial and a tribute.  “This or That” questions how we look at restoration. “Listener…

Skype a Scientist with Sarah McAnulty

May 22, 2026 1h 22m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Sarah McAnulty (Biologist and Executive Director of Skype a Scientist) to discuss Squid and Native Plants in urban setting.  Topics include making…

Remembering Captain Al Modjeski

May 15, 2026 1h 11m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives by remembering Captain Al Modjeski of the American Littoral Society.  In this…

Land Stewardship Planning with Charlotte Lorick

May 08, 2026 1h 29m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Charlotte Lorick (Head of Biodiversity Conservation at Oak Spring Garden Foundation) to discuss collaboration in Land Stewardship Planning.  Topics…

The Buzz - The Trees Have Eyes

May 01, 2026 1h 16m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. What is the demographic this month and does it include jokes?.  “That’s Hot” highlights some great spring blooms. …

Collaboration in Ecology with Douglas Tallamy, Michael Curran, and Timothy Robinson

Apr 24, 2026 1h 20m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Doug Tallamy (Author, Homegrown National Park, and Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware),…

The Buzz - Native Plant Month

Apr 17, 2026 1h 6m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Is there a new host?!?  Welcome to Native Plant Month.  “That’s Hot” highlights a listener suggestion.  “This or…

Education and Community with Beth Ginter of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council

Apr 10, 2026 1h 16m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Beth Ginter (Executive Director) of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, to discuss education, community, and quality in stewardship.…

The Buzz - A Ribbiting Experience

Apr 03, 2026 59m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Did you hear?  The Buzz is HOT!  Welcome to National Frog Month.  “That’s Hot” highlights emerging color.  “This or…

NJ Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference Part 2 with Joshua Moody

Mar 27, 2026 1h 4m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Joshua Moody (Research Scientist at NJDEP), to discuss Coastal Resilience. Topics include Coastal Resilience, the NJCCRC Conference and the importance…

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

Mar 20, 2026 1h 11m

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…

NJ Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference with Terry Doss and Amanda Archer

Mar 13, 2026 1h 2m

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…

The Buzz - Can You Smell That Smell?

Mar 06, 2026 1h 32m

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…

Harmful Algal Blooms with Dr. Fred Lubnow and Jenn Rogers

Feb 27, 2026 1h 33m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Dr. Fred Lubnow (Senior Technical Director) of Princeton Hydro, and Jenn Rogers (Executive Director) of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, to…

The Buzz - Caaryaaa!

Feb 20, 2026 1h 14m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and Fran spill the tea. “That’s Hot” pits Northeast vs Southwest. “This or That” travels abroad so make sure you…

Roots So Deep with Mike McGraw and Santino Lauricella

Feb 13, 2026 1h 37m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Mike McGraw (Senior Project Manager. Regulatory Compliance and Wildlife Surveys; Senior Wildlife Biologist) of Princeton Hydro, and Santino Lauricella…

The Buzz - Film at 11

Feb 06, 2026 1h 22m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. The Roots So Deep screening was a success! Could there be video in the future?  “That’s Hot” pits East Coast vs West…

Meet Bill Jones of Carolina Native Nursery

Jan 30, 2026 1h 28m

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Bill Jones (Founder and President) of Carolina Native Nursery to discuss resilience in native plants and mankind. Topics include starting a nursery,…

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