Elle Barnes's guest appearances

Elle Barnes

Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature

Hilton Carter

Craig LeHoullier

Jane Perrone

Chris Satch

Leslie Halleck

Nick Pileggi

Herbal Mixology

Molly Mansfield

Mickey Hargitay

Tyler Thrasher

Jenks Farmer

OwlTail

Today we invite Dr Elle Barnes back to the show after our very successful conversation after I took Intro to Plant Science with her at NYBG. Elle is a scientist and teacher for NYBG and in addition to Intro to Plant Science, I recently took The Science of Tree Communication class with as well. It was WILD to learn about the underground “wood wide web” that the forest runs on, and how trees communicate with one another through VOCs. I frequently go for morning walks in nearby woods, and since I took that class, I truly look at forest environment differently, and have such a deeper appreciation for it. Plant friends, there is a network of mycorrhizae negotiating transport of vital compounds for trees under every step we take outside! How cool is that?! In addition to the “Wood Wide Web,” a big part of our conversation in The Science of Tree Communication class was HOW trees and plants communicate with each other through VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds. Since VOCs are a hot topic in the plant community regarding how “plants clean air”, we took a deep dive to understanding this concept. Get ready to learn all about VOCs, what they are, how they are used and the great “Wood Wide Web”. Thanks to the NYBG for continuing to create enriching courses that have helped further my Plant Parent Knowledge. Check their offerings out here If you are in the NY area, the NYBG is back open, including the Palm Conservatory and is an absolutely DREAM! Consider becoming a member! Have you taken the 2020 Bloom and Grow Radio Listener Survey ?! Please take 5 minutes to take this survey and be a part of the future of Bloom and Grow Radio and Media! I did this survey 2 years ago and it was INSTRUMENTAL in planning episode topics and community resources. I can't wait to hear from you! What's your Plant Parent Personality? Take the FREE Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz to get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle In this episode we learn:  How and why plants communicate with each other The "fake news" that VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are all bad for us How plants use VOCs to communicate with each other and themselves The above ground plant communication system If plants ACTUALLY clean the air, and how and why we might have been mislead with this notion If VOCS are all bad The difference between a VOC that comes off of a plant and one that comes off of a carpet The truth about the scent of fresh cut grass (and why it smells that way) What the scent of a rose actually is (it's a VOC!) How plants use VOCs to attract pollinators Maria's OBSESSION with The Overstory How plants and animals have evolved together "The enemy of my enemy" theory when it comes to how plants attract certain pollinators The "Wood Wide Web" and the underground plant communication system How fungi help trees and plants communicate with each other Dr Barnes' most "mind blowing" fact about trees and VOC Why Monstera are conditioned to look for darkness and not light VOCs and the Ozone  Mentioned in Today's Episode:  Dr's Barnes first episode on BAGR: Mind Blowing Facts from Intro to Plant Science Online courses offered at NYBG (This was based off of The Science of Tree Communication) The Overstory (Maria's absolute favorite book) * Bookstore.com Affiliate Link  Thank you to today's sponsors! Soltech Solutions Luxury Grow Lights: Whether its simply getting through the lower light winter- or if you’re like me and you’ve just got too many plants  and too few windows and need to bring more light indoors so your collection can keep growing- Soltech Solutions has the luxury lighting option for you! Soltech is offering BAGR listeners 20% off with code 20BLOOM at soltechsolutions.com once again thats soltechsolutions.com and code 20BLOOM at checkout for 20%off. Espoma Organics: for responsibly made, fabulous indoor and outdoor organic soils, fertilizers, pest control sprays and more visit espoma.com to find your local dealer or check out my amazon storefront of my favorite Espoma products here. Follow Dr Elle Barnes Twitter:@ecoevoelle   Follow The New York Botanical Garden: IG: www.instagram.com/nybg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/ www.nybg.org Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Tiktok: @bloomandgrowradioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

<p>Today we invite Dr Elle Barnes back to the show after our very successful conversation after I took Intro to Plant Science with her at NYBG. Elle is a scientist and teacher for NYBG and in addition to Intro to Plant Science, I recently took The Science of Tree Communication class with as well. It was WILD to learn about the underground “wood wide web” that the forest runs on, and how trees communicate with one another through VOCs. I frequently go for morning walks in nearby woods, and since I took that class, I truly look at forest environment differently, and have such a deeper appreciation for it. Plant friends, there is a network of mycorrhizae negotiating transport of vital compounds for trees under every step we take outside! How cool is that?!</p> <p>In addition to the “Wood Wide Web,” a big part of our conversation in The Science of Tree Communication class was HOW trees and plants communicate with each other through VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds. Since VOCs are a hot topic in the plant community regarding how “plants clean air”, we took a deep dive to understanding this concept. Get ready to learn all about VOCs, what they are, how they are used and the great “Wood Wide Web”.</p> <p>Thanks to the NYBG for continuing to create enriching courses that have helped further my Plant Parent Knowledge. Check their offerings out <a href="https://www.enrole.com/nybg/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=8AEA8458&amp;loadAll=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a>If you are in the NY area, the NYBG is back open, including the Palm Conservatory and is an absolutely DREAM! Consider becoming a member!</p> <p>Have you taken the <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BAGR2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020 Bloom and Grow Radio Listener Survey</a> ?! Please take 5 minutes to take this survey and be a part of the future of Bloom and Grow Radio and Media! I did this survey 2 years ago and it was INSTRUMENTAL in planning episode topics and community resources. I can't wait to hear from you!</p> <p>What's your Plant Parent Personality? Take the FREE <a href="https://bloomandgrowradio.com/personality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz</a> to get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle</p> <h2>In this episode we learn:</h2> <ul> <li>How and why plants communicate with each other</li> <li>The "fake news" that VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are all bad for us</li> <li>How plants use VOCs to communicate with each other and themselves</li> <li>The above ground plant communication system</li> <li>If plants ACTUALLY clean the air, and how and why we might have been mislead with this notion</li> <li>If VOCS are all bad</li> <li>The difference between a VOC that comes off of a plant and one that comes off of a carpet</li> <li>The truth about the scent of fresh cut grass (and why it smells that way)</li> <li>What the scent of a rose actually is (it's a VOC!)</li> <li>How plants use VOCs to attract pollinators</li> <li>Maria's OBSESSION with The Overstory</li> <li>How plants and animals have evolved together</li> <li>"The enemy of my enemy" theory when it comes to how plants attract certain pollinators</li> <li>The "Wood Wide Web" and the underground plant communication system</li> <li>How fungi help trees and plants communicate with each other</li> <li>Dr Barnes' most "mind blowing" fact about trees and VOC</li> <li>Why Monstera are conditioned to look for darkness and not light</li> <li>VOCs and the Ozone</li> </ul> <h2>Mentioned in Today's Episode:</h2> <ul> <li>Dr's Barnes first episode on BAGR: <a href="http://bloomandgrowradio.com/plantscienceintro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind Blowing Facts from Intro to Plant Science</a></li> <li>Online courses offered at NYBG (This was based off of The Science of Tree Communication)</li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/14707/9780393356687" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Overstory</a> (Maria's absolute favorite book) * <a href="http://Bookstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore.com</a> Affiliate Link</li> </ul> <h2>Thank you to today's sponsors!</h2> <h3><a href="https://soltechsolutions.com/shop/?apply_coupon=20bloom&amp;utm_campaign=bloom-and-grow-sponsor&amp;utm_content=20200826-link&amp;utm_medium=radio&amp;utm_source=-acton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soltech Solutions Luxury Grow Lights</a>: Whether its simply getting through the lower light winter- or if you’re like me and you’ve just got too many plants  and too few windows and need to bring more light indoors so your collection can keep growing- Soltech Solutions has the luxury lighting option for you! Soltech is offering BAGR listeners 20% off with code 20BLOOM at <a href="https://soltechsolutions.com/shop/?apply_coupon=20bloom&amp;utm_campaign=bloom-and-grow-sponsor&amp;utm_content=20200826-link&amp;utm_medium=radio&amp;utm_source=-acton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soltechsolutions.com</a> once again thats <a href="http://soltechsolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soltechsolutions.com</a> and code 20BLOOM at checkout for 20%off.</h3> <h3>Espoma Organics: for responsibly made, fabulous indoor and outdoor organic soils, fertilizers, pest control sprays and more visit <a href="https://www.espoma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">espoma.com</a> to find your local dealer or check out my amazon storefront of <a href="http://bit.ly/EspomaBAGR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my favorite Espoma products here</a>.</h3> <h2>Follow Dr Elle Barnes</h2> <p>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/ecoevoelle?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ecoevoelle</a></p> <p> </p> <h2><em><strong>Follow The New York Botanical Garden:</strong></em></h2> <p>IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nybg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/nybg</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.nybg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nybg.org</a></p> <h2><em><strong>Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:</strong></em></h2> <p>Take the <a href="https://bloomandgrowradio.com/personality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz</a> (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)</p> <p>Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bloomandgrowradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>!</p> <p>Instagram and Facebook: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BloomandGrowRadio</a></p> <p>Tiktok: @bloomandgrowradio</p>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

How Plants Communicate Through VOCs and the "Wood Wide Web" with Dr Elle Barnes from NYBG

I am SO very excited to welcome Dr Elle Barnes, my teacher for my Intro to Plant Science with NYBG. HOLY MOLY this episode was so fun to record. I took the Intro to Plant Science Course with the NYBG virtually via Zoom during this period of social distancing and what I learned throughout the course blew my mind. Intro to Plant Science might be my most favorite class I’ve taken at NYBG yet. We dive into the basics of all of the processes that make our plant babies thrive and there is just so much to learn. Dr Barnes did such a good job at breaking down difficult plant science topics so even I could understand them that I was having major “aha! moments” every class. I started a running list at the bottom of my notes document titled “aha moments” so I could always refer back to them. That list has now turned into this episode! In today’s chat, I go through the “aha moment” list with Dr Barnes and ask her to help me explain all of these fundamental principals that have helped me understand plant care on such a deeper level. I hope this episode brings you some "aha moments" of your own and helps you and your plant collection to continue to bloom and grow! Please share them with me on Instagram so I can celebrate you! If you are interested in virtual learning opportunities in this period of social distancing check out NYBG at home which is their virtual hub with tons of free resources like videos, plant guides and virtual events and tours of the garden in addition to ALL of their courses that they have moved online. From botanical art classes, to plant science, there is something for everyone.   https://www.nybg.org/nybg-at-home/ NYBG is also opening it's doors back up in July to their members only. After all this isolation I am so excited to get back to the garden. Members will be the first to be able to access the park after reopening, in addition to free admission year round, special discounts and more- so if you are in the NY area, consider becoming a member this year!   In this episode we learn:  How Dr Barnes became the Plant Lady scientist she is today What is the difference between Monocots and Dicots How seeds germinate Overview of cellular respiration and photosynthesis Can plants emit too much carbon dioxide that it can harm humans? What is a VOC How plants both emit and absorb VOCs Do plants really clean the air? How dormancy works Modified leaves and what we didn't know about Cacti and Onions Roses don't have thorns, they have prickles! Spines vs thorns vs prickles Flower petals vs sepal The concept of apical dominance and how it affects pruning What an apical bud is What the hormone auxin is and how important it is for our plants growth Why Maple trees in colder climates make sweeter syrup That a tomato is actually not a fruit or a vegetable What is an inflorescence      Thank you to this week's episode sponsor Wallygro! Wallygro, the company behind my beloved Eco Planter Greenwall, has released a new product: Loop! Loop is Wallygro's clever solution to a hanging planter that looks gorgeous and is designed with your plant's health in mind with it's 2 shell system. The inner shell provides 360 degrees of aeration for drainage and airflow and the outer shell insures no leakage.  PLUS Loop is made of recycled water bottles! Wallygro is giving listeners a limited time discount of 15% off with code BLOOMANDGROW15 at wallygro.com.Offer expires August 4th, 2020.   Follow Dr Elle Barnes Twitter:@ecoevoelle   Follow The New York Botanical Garden: IG: www.instagram.com/nybg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/ www.nybg.org   Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Plant Parent Personality Test!:  Unlock your Plant Parent Potential by taking the test below and get curated recommendations for plants, projects and resources inspired by your lifestyle. Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

<p>I am SO very excited to welcome Dr Elle Barnes, my teacher for my Intro to Plant Science with NYBG. HOLY MOLY this episode was so fun to record. I took the Intro to Plant Science Course with the NYBG virtually via Zoom during this period of social distancing and what I learned throughout the course blew my mind. Intro to Plant Science might be my most favorite class I’ve taken at NYBG yet. We dive into the basics of all of the processes that make our plant babies thrive and there is just so much to learn. Dr Barnes did such a good job at breaking down difficult plant science topics so even I could understand them that I was having major “aha! moments” every class. I started a running list at the bottom of my notes document titled “aha moments” so I could always refer back to them. That list has now turned into this episode!</p> <p>In today’s chat, I go through the “aha moment” list with Dr Barnes and ask her to help me explain all of these fundamental principals that have helped me understand plant care on such a deeper level. I hope this episode brings you some "aha moments" of your own and helps you and your plant collection to continue to bloom and grow! Please share them with me on Instagram so I can celebrate you!</p> <p>If you are interested in virtual learning opportunities in this period of social distancing check out NYBG at home which is their virtual hub with tons of free resources like videos, plant guides and virtual events and tours of the garden in addition to ALL of their courses that they have moved online. From botanical art classes, to plant science, there is something for everyone.   <a href="https://www.nybg.org/nybg-at-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nybg.org/nybg-at-home/</a> NYBG is also opening it's doors back up in July to their members only. After all this isolation I am so excited to get back to the garden. Members will be the first to be able to access the park after reopening, in addition to free admission year round, special discounts and more- so if you are in the NY area, consider becoming a member this year!</p> <p> </p> <h2>In this episode we learn:</h2> <ul> <li>How Dr Barnes became the Plant Lady scientist she is today</li> <li>What is the difference between Monocots and Dicots</li> <li>How seeds germinate</li> <li>Overview of cellular respiration and photosynthesis</li> <li>Can plants emit too much carbon dioxide that it can harm humans?</li> <li>What is a VOC</li> <li>How plants both emit and absorb VOCs</li> <li>Do plants really clean the air?</li> <li>How dormancy works</li> <li>Modified leaves and what we didn't know about Cacti and Onions</li> <li>Roses don't have thorns, they have prickles!</li> <li>Spines vs thorns vs prickles</li> <li>Flower petals vs sepal</li> <li>The concept of apical dominance and how it affects pruning</li> <li>What an apical bud is</li> <li>What the hormone auxin is and how important it is for our plants growth</li> <li>Why Maple trees in colder climates make sweeter syrup</li> <li>That a tomato is actually not a fruit or a vegetable</li> <li>What is an inflorescence</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Thank you to this week's episode sponsor <a href="https://wallygro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wallygro</a>!</h2> <p>Wallygro, the company behind my beloved Eco Planter Greenwall, has released a new product: Loop! Loop is Wallygro's clever solution to a hanging planter that looks gorgeous and is designed with your plant's health in mind with it's 2 shell system. The inner shell provides 360 degrees of aeration for drainage and airflow and the outer shell insures no leakage.  PLUS Loop is made of recycled water bottles! Wallygro is giving listeners a limited time discount of 15% off with code BLOOMANDGROW15 at <a href="https://wallygro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wallygro.com.</a>Offer expires August 4th, 2020.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Follow Dr Elle Barnes</h2> <p>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/ecoevoelle?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ecoevoelle</a></p> <p> </p> <h2><em><strong>Follow The New York Botanical Garden:</strong></em></h2> <p>IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nybg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/nybg</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.nybg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nybg.org</a></p> <p> </p> <h2><em><strong>Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:</strong></em></h2> <p>Take the <a href="https://bit.ly/BAGRPPP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plant Parent Personality Test!</a>:  Unlock your Plant Parent Potential by taking the test below and get curated recommendations for plants, projects and resources inspired by your lifestyle.</p> <p>Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bloomandgrowradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>!</p> <p>Instagram and Facebook: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BloomandGrowRadio</a></p> <p>Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/bloomandgrowradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/Bloomandgrowradio</a></p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.bloomandgrowradio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bloomandgrowradio.com</a></p> <p>Join the (free) Garden Club: <a href="https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club</a></p> <p> </p>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Episode 97: Aha Moments from "Intro to Plant Science" with Dr Elle Barnes