Jaunty Jack O’Lanterns & Squashed Secrets- Pumpkin
In the last episode of our Monster Mash series (and first episode of our autumn bakes mini-series) we’re digging deep in to pumpkin.
Episode 57: Secret Seeds & Freaky Phalanges- Fern Folklore
This week we're focusing in on some of the folktales that made me want to start the show. We'll skip out on the science a bit, so you can think of this one as a spring break of sorts.
If you like fronds, friends, and fiendish foot races, you'll really dig this one.
Episode 53: Femme Fatales & The Devil’s Cherries - Belladonna
This week we’re digging into cosmetic turned conspirator- Belladonna. If empowered ladies, wacky medical history, ancient makeup, or valkyries are your vibe, you won't want to miss this one.
Episode 44: Merciless Mastodons & Slippery Slopes- Cranberry
Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dive into massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in.
Episode 42: Fall Fashionistas & Pretty Pesticide- Chrysanthemums
Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant with almost as many contradictions as it has petals.
Episode 41: Whimpering Werewolves & Deadly Drool- Wolfsbane
In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered!
Episode 40: Vampiric Vulgarities & Wicked Worms- Garlic
This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you!
Episode 30: Divine Punishment & the Legume Shooting Lady of London- Peas
This week we are digging into a plant that started as a punishment, but quickly took the world by storm- it’s peas, if you please! This episode is filled with lots of science and history bits, so if you tend to like those parts best, this one’s for you.
Episode 29: Malaria Proof Myrtles & Constant Contradictions - Tea tree
This week we are digging into tea tree- a plant with as many contradictions as uses. Whether you’re looking to cure a cold, show your skin some love, or keep malaria-laiden mosquitos out of your swamp, tea tree can help!
Episode 26: Ancient Aspirin & Wood-Knocking Origins - Willow
This week we dig into a plant that’s heavy on the witchy folklore- Willow! We’ll be covering everything from the perfect way to express your post-breakup angst (not bangs) to how an ancient goddess tricked a man into swallowing stones instead of his son… it’s a bit of a wild ride, but one I am sure you’ll enjoy!
Episode 25: Swampy Secrets & City-Eating Vines - Kudzu
This week we're digging deeper into the vine swallowing the south- Kudzu!
Episode 24: Forest Flavored Floss & Demonic Tug of War - Neem
This week we are taking a closer look at a tree you’ve likely heard of- and maybe even used- The Neem Tree! If you like episodes that are heavy on folklore, cultural uses, and controversy, I think you’ll really dig this episode.
Episode 23: Anti-Plague Perfume & Festive Flooring- Rosemary
This week we are digging into Rosemary- a plant that makes everything better from your holiday meals to the symptoms of the bubonic plague. If your favorite episodes include wacky medical history, weird beauty products, and wild old-timey methods for finding love, this one is for you!
Episode 22: Delicious Monsters & Holey Inspiration - Monstera
This week we are FINALLY digging in to a plant with an almost cult-like fan following, the HOLEiest of houseplants, Monstera Deliciosa. If you are into plant trends, fabulous fruit, and breaking down fancy-pants plant terms, you'll want to tune in!
Episode 21: A Bat's Best Friend & Ancient Alcohol- Agave
This week’s story has it all: people-eating demons, gods so in love they become trees, a viable option for saving endangered bats, and of course- tequila.
Episode 19: Oxford Mints & Lover’s Hints- Caraway
Get ready to chase all your CARAWAY on this week's episode of Rooted... We are digging in to the history of Caraway, its culinary and cultural uses, and the impact it has on your gut & garden! Be sure to tune in wherever you get your podcasts.