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Two Voices Radio PodcastLondon Walking and Talking - Two Voices Radio Podcast EP209This episode is different from the norm. Nick and Andy decided to go for a walk around London and are pleased to have you along to eavesdrop on their conversation! Join us as we start on the Goswell Road near Farringdon Station in London, we go to Angel Islington, then end up in Nisbets. Central London is too busy so we jump on a bus that's hotter than the sun and end up touring via Limehouse via the Docklands Light Railway! We end up at Canary Wharf. It's the usual rambling chat you know and love but with a bit...2024-06-0444 min
Take It or Leaf ItS2E1: Cicada Armageddon: Doom, Death, and DestructionWe're back! In the first episode of Season 2 of Take It or Leaf It, the Flora Fellas are covering the devastation caused by the impending cicada invasion. Will things ever be the same?! Take a listen to learn all the details on these insects that have some of the longest lifespans of any insect, as well as what you can do to save your kids and pets from the impending doom. Enjoy!Extra resources are linked below. As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod...2024-05-3037 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 24: Rare Houseplants! Unique Finds of 2023It's the rare houseplants episode! This week the Flora Fellas are covering some of their recent unique plant finds at independent garden centers around St. Louis, MO; a few other funky varieties they managed to get their hands on in 2023; and some industry insider secrets on how some of the rarest houseplants on social media can go from costing hundreds of dollars to being available at all the big box stores for $19.99 just a few months later. The duo also features three local STL small businesses (Teatopia, Diana's Bakery, and Garden Heights Nursery) that they stopped at along the...2023-11-2948 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 23: Houseplants - Complete Care During WinterIn this week's episode the Flora Fellas go into detail about everything you need to know on how to keep your houseplants (and outdoor plants brought in for winter) alive through the cold months! The duo covers everything from changes in watering routines and fertilizing to humidity, light levels, and placement in the home. If you have succulents, cacti, aroids (monstera, philodendrons, pothos, etc.), calatheas, peace lilies, ferns, and more, and want to keep them alive during winter, then this is the episode for you! Tune in for extra tips, tricks, and advice from two professional horticulturists who have...2023-11-1452 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 22: Benefits of Fallen Leaves for Plants and Your YardNow that spooky season is over, the Flora Fellas discuss what to do with the fallen leaves in your yard as we move further into the fall and winter seasons, as well as the many benefits of incorporating leftover Halloween pumpkins into your garden. The pair describes how leaf litter is an essential part of the back yard ecosystem, how it can be a great insulator for plants through winter, and even a few types of leaves that might do more harm than good in the garden space. Tune in for some additional tips about fall pruning and winter...2023-11-0636 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 21: Haunted Plants - Viruses That Can Alter Plant and Aphid DNAThis week the Flora Fellas cover the fascinating world of viruses that can alter the DNA of both plants and the aphids that feed on them in order to ensure their spread and survival! Listen to find out how these invaders can make new aphids develop wings, make plants more attractive to aphids, and weaken their defenses so that the insects can more readily spread the viruses to more hosts. The duo also describes a very useful horticultural resource: The Dirr Manual, as well as a mystery plant that they need listener help to identify. Enjoy!...2023-10-2034 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 20: GMOs - Can a Fish Tomato Swim?In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas discuss another scary topic just in time for spooky season: GMOs (genetically modified organisms)! What are they, how do they differ from traditional hybridized plants, and are they really something to be concerned about? The pair gets into some of the differences between how GMOs have been treated in Europe vs. the United States, as well as some more recent developments on how new GMO and gene editing technologies have been reshaping some of those viewpoints. Listen to find out about Nick's Poison Ivy Challenge, Ethan's surprise gift live on air, and...2023-10-141h 03
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 19: Identifying Poison Ivy: The Boogeyman of the Plant World (Plus Oak and Sumac)In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas get ready for spooky season by discussing the three scariest boogeymen of the plant world: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac...but are they really all that scary? The duo goes into detail on how to identify the three terrors, varieties that can sneak up on you in the woods by coming in different shapes and sizes, and what your chances are of running into each; as well as telling some hilarious horror stories of their own from interacting with these plants. And a brief bonus topic: are snakes and pastries...2023-09-2955 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 18: Getting Ready for Fall!In this week's episode, Nick fills us in on his recent visit to Red River Gorge and Grays Arch in Kentucky, including a federally threatened plant he ran into. The Flora Fellas then get into the main topic of the week, starting to prepare for fall: How to bring plants inside for winter while preventing pest and disease issues; what can be planted in the landscape now; fall vegetable and container planting; Ethan's veggie garden updates; peppers as houseplants; and more! Enjoy!Extra resources are linked below. As always, thank you for listening!...2023-09-2352 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 17: Biochar Benefits and Purple Plant ButtsIn this week's episode, the Flora Fellas are joined by a surprise guest and new member of the Take It or Leaf It recording team - whether they like it or not! Then the pair discuss biochar (what is it?), as well as its possible benefits for your plants and potential for preventing plants from absorbing heavy metals in the soil. Finally, Ethan brings us some more hilarious customer encounters and a story about his...purpleanus? Enjoy!Extra resources are linked below. As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:2023-09-1340 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 16: Can Plants See? Shapeshifters, Sea Worms, and SupercarsIn this week's episode, Ethan brings us two crazy stories from the plant world: Can some plants actually see? And how can sea grass be pollinated underwater? Get ready for the unexpected! Later, what do Bentleys, Porches, and mud streaks have in common? Listen to the Flora Fellas' first installment of the segment called "Bizarre Encounters of the Garden Center-th Kind" to find out! Enjoy!Extra resources are linked below. As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)2023-09-061h 02
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 15: Parking Lot Apples: All You Need is a HorticulturistThis week the Flora Fellas touch on several topics related to keeping your plants alive during the heat of summer: debunking the idea that summer isn't a good time to plant; watering tips to keep your plants thriving no matter what season it is; options for encouraging root growth and fertilizing during hot months; defining the role of a horticulturist and having them as a resource for your plant needs; and much more! Enjoy!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod...2023-08-3144 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 14: Butterflies and Vice PresidentsThis week the Flora Fellas went on an adventure, making stops at both the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. Take a listen to find out about some of the very unexpected connections they made and hear some details on the brand new $100M Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center and surrounding landscapes at MOBOT. Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod.com2023-08-2225 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 13: Carnivorous Plants and The Bramble ConspiracyThis week the Flora Fellas discuss the terrifying (if you're a bug) and fascinating world of carnivorous plants! They cover everything from the varieties you'd be most likely to find at your local garden center and care tips for them to some of the more funky, unusual types that capture their prey under water. Perhaps most importantly, The Bramble Conspiracy is finally revealed! Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod.com2023-08-171h 01
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 12: Perennials and...Morgan Freeman?This week the Flora Fellas go over their top six and bottom six most and leaf-st favorite perennials! Enjoy!Top 6 Perennials (plus honorable mentions):https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=ECHWBhttps://www.monrovia.com/dwarf-joe-pye-weed.htmlhttps://www.provenwinners.com/plants/veronica/magic-show-wizard-ahhs-spike-speedwell-veronica-hybridhttps://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hibiscus/summerific-holy-grail-rose-mallow-hibiscus-hybridhttps://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=LOBBLhttps://www.provenwinners.com/plants/brunnera/queen-hearts-heartleaf-brunnera-brunnera-macrophyllahttps://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/heuchera-forever-purple/2023-08-081h 03
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 11: Hydrangeas: The Most Versatile Shrub?This week the Flora Fellas cover what is perhaps the most popular group of flowering shrubs across much of the U.S. (and are flowering prolifically right about now) - hydrangeas! The duo runs through a quick breakdown of each of the six main types, give some examples of popular varieties, and go over some general care for keeping them looking their best in your landscape. Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https...2023-07-3145 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 10: Houseplants! The Flora Fellas' Most and Leaf-st FavoritesThe houseplant episode! This week the Flora Fellas describe their top six favorite and bottom six leaf-st favorite houseplants. Informed by years of experience as tropical/houseplant buyers for independent garden centers, the two give some hot tips from their time in the industry as to why they've made these twelve picks! Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod.comhttps://www.patreon.com/TakeItorLeafIt...2023-07-2450 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 9: Fertilizing Your Plants? Ancient Plant Theorists Say YesIn this week's episode, the Flora Fellas go over one of the most common questions they get asked when it comes to taking care of both houseplants and plants in the landscape alike: organic vs. synthetic fertilizers! What are the pros and cons of each, and which one will they recommend? Take a listen to find out! Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod.comhttps://www.patreon...2023-07-1731 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 8: Talking with Strangers at the ParkIn this week's episode, the Flora Fellas give some updates on the day to day life of horticulturists, their landscaping businesses, and then get into the experience they had while staring at tree trunks in the park. Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our links + ways to listen)https://www.takeitorleafitpod.comhttps://www.patreon.com/TakeItorLeafIthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitorleafitpod/https://www.facebook.com/takeitorleafitpod/2023-07-1037 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 7: Cinnamon: Do You Season Your Houseplants?In this week's episode, the Flora Fellas cover the first installment of a recurring segment that will take a deeper look at plant trends on social media and information from an endless barrage of ".com's." They find find out if there is actually any scientific validity to these DIY treatments and home remedies that are being promoted for houseplants and gardening and whether or not they actually work. The first segment of "We'll do the research so you don't have to!" addresses the use of cinnamon as a household remedy for fungal issues on houseplants. Can it actually help...2023-07-0336 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 6: Monocultured Trees: Don't - Garden Pests and Disease Management (Part 3 of 3)In this week's episode, Ethan and Nick resume their discussion on common pest and disease issues with plants by taking a dive into detrimental fungi, water molds, and bacteria. They explain why planting the same trees as your neighbors might not be the best idea, as well as what to do if your blue spruce or ornamental pear tree is looking rough. This episode is part three of a three part series all about pest and disease management for houseplants, gardens, and the landscape (we accidentally released parts 1 and 2 both in episode 5, oops!). Enjoy!As always...2023-06-271h 18
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 5: Trapped by Pants and Subsequently Dying - Garden Pests and Disease Management (Part 1 of 3)What would we get if a hummingbird, a lobster, and a moth had a baby? In today's episode, Ethan and Nick have a laugh while brainstorming more nicknames for the listeners and listing some hilarious mispronunciations of plant names. They then get into the main topic - discussing some of the most common insect pests of houseplants, gardens, and landscapes, as well as a variety of ways to manage them from organic and conventional pesticides to biological controls. This episode is part one of a three part series all about garden pest and disease management. Enjoy!...2023-06-221h 54
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 4: Edibles: The Vegetable KindIn today's episode, Ethan and Nick discuss their experiences with fruit and vegetable gardening! From greenhouse production to their own trials with growing veggies at home, the two go over some of their favorite varieties; what plants Ethan has selected to grow in containers this year; and some tips to address the most common issues that they hear of people facing while trying to grow vegetables. Heirloom vs. hybrid seeds, determinate vs. indeterminate tomatoes, Ethan's cooking debacle with a hot pepper, embracing the trial and error of growing your own veggies, and more! Enjoy!As always...2023-06-121h 21
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 3: Misconceptions About Bees (and other pollinators)In this week's episode, Ethan was on the news twice in one week to talk about horticulture topics, Nick helped to stop a garden center fire, and the two then get into debunking some of the common thoughts/fears society has towards bees. Ethan explains exactly why honey bees are pretty unmotivated to sting you, and then they discuss everything from petting bees on flowers to the impacts of pesticide use on pollinator populations. Enjoy!As always, thank you for listening!Find us at:https://poplme.co/takeitorleafitpod (All our...2023-06-0252 min
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 2: The Peat Moss ControversyIn today's episode, Ethan and Nick discuss The Peat Moss Controversy (insert dramatic sounds here) that has been a developing story in recent months. They go in depth on what peat moss is and the purposes it serves in the plant world, as well as issues surrounding its sustainability, conservation, and the long-term effects of its use in the horticulture industry in North America and globally. Take a listen to learn about what horseshoe crabs and coconuts have to do with peat, and why you wouldn't want to use garden soil/top soil in container plantings....2023-05-271h 03
Take It or Leaf ItEp. 1: The Hilarious History of ApplesTake It or Leaf It is a comedic plant and horticulture show covering everything from houseplants, gardening, and funky stories about the plant world to the ins and outs of the horticulture industry. Making learning about plants and horticulture more accessible and fun for everyone - we'll do the research so you don't have to! Co-hosted by Nick Farringdon and Ethan WiseAvailable anywhere you get your podcasts!In this very first episode of the Take It or Leaf It podcast, join hosts Ethan Wise and Nick Farringdon as they...2023-05-191h 00
Two Voices Radio PodcastTrain travel, Air Travel, House of Games. Farringdon. Barbican, Lego plunder. EP 183This week… Nick’s recovering from the Corona Virus… but the podcast bounces along with it’s usual frivolity! We talk about getting back to using the trains and the balance needed between air & train travel and it’s cost. Nick & Andy want to go to Amsterdam on the Eurostar.In TV roundup… Andy’s prediction that “Neighbours” will end has come true. Nick tells us about BBC2’s House of Games. Andy tells us about Taskmaster & Celebrity Hunted.Greggs are not producing hot cross buns. Is this some form of psychology to get them in the news? 2022-03-0657 min
The Seamus Heaney Centre PodcastArchive Episode: with Gerald DaweGerry read the following poems: ‘The Clock on a Wall of Farringdon Gardens, August 1971’, ‘Safe Houses’, ‘Child of the Empire’, ‘Refugees’, ‘Quartz’, ‘The Jazz Club’, ‘Fellow Travellers’ and ‘Selfies’.
Gerald Dawe is Professor of English and Fellow Emeritus at Trinity College Dublin, and was founder director of Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre (1998-2015). His poetry is published by The Gallery Press.
The Seamus Heaney Centre Podcast is created in a small back room (and during these times of quarantine, in a series of small back rooms) by Stephen Sexton and Rachel Brown. This episode was produced, and featured original music by Conor...2020-11-0226 min
Disc Breaks with LlupaDisc Breaks with Llupa – 120 – ft. Kreezy – 3rd June 2010On a roll with the guest mixes, this week we head back to Russia to showcase Kreezy a local DJ who spins a wicked mix of deep and heavy tunes and has done an exclusive mix just for us
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KREEZY is a DJ from Stavropol (Russia), known for playing only break beat: techbreaks and usual mixed with the best in progressive breaks! He has always been a breakbeat listener and breakbeat music collector and in 2008 he began his career when he started his first steps in DJing. Now Kreezy is one of the most active and...2010-06-031h 59
The Lantern Society Radio HourThe Lantern Society Radio Hour. Episode 30. 4th March 2010.The Lantern Society Radio Hour, hosted by Trevor Moss, bringing you the best live performances fresh from the stage at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society, at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, London, every first and third Thursday of the month. Episode 30 recorded on 4.3.10 features stunning live performances from Jason McNiff, Jack Day, Benjamin Thomas and Pepe Belmonte. Mondesir and Gwennie bring their divine voices to our stage. Newcomers Ian Hale, Old Kerry McKee and Nick Tingay make grand first impressions. We take a trip to Dilton Marsh to hear Good Things Happen In Bad Towns. And...2010-03-1000 min