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Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles

Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠

Music by: Forestmusic

Ever wish your plant could just text you when it’s thirsty instead of dramatically dying in silence? This week, we’re geeking out over NASA’s STELLA project—a DIY "Tricorder" that lets you see your plants’ vital signs! We’re talking invisible light, "pre-visual" stress detection, and a data viewer that translates plant-speak into English.

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Stop what you’re doing for a second. Take a deep breath. Can you smell the damp soil or the faint scent of that first spring bloom? We get so caught up in the perfection of life—wanting our homes, our careers, and our gardens to look perfect and static forever. But here’s a secret: flowers aren't supposed to last. Their whole job is to pull you into the now before they vanish.

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Music by: Forestmusic

We are knee-deep in Earth Week and today, we’re answering a listener question from our DMs about starting seeds in milk jugs! From DIY greenhouses to turning other recycling bin favourites into garden tools. Get ready to "reduce, reuse, and regrow".

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Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠

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It's Earth Week on the pod, and these two peas are on the road at the CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary. We’re celebrating our beautiful planet by showcasing ideas and Earth friendly products. What's on Colin's 'favourites' list?

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Ever wondered why a plant does amazing in one part of your yard and fail in another part of it? It might not be the plant itself! This week we’re breaking down how to map out "microclimates"—those sneaky little pockets where external factors like house siding, hills, and wind corridors can impact what you plant! Learn how to play to conditions, and maybe, just maybe, sneak a Zone 5 beauty into our Zone 3 reality. CONNECT WITH US

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Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠

Music by: Forestmusic

So, you’re scrolling through your feed, and you keep seeing this term: No-Dig Gardening. What is that? Are you just supposed to lay your plants on top of the soil and let nature figure it out? It's actually a returning concept that could benefit your soil and create less maintenance work for you. We’re breaking down exactly what "No-Dig" is, and how you can start your own patch this weekend.

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Music by: Forestmusic

Have you ever felt like your houseplants are stuck in slow-mo, or maybe your garden suddenly decided to sprint toward the finish line? It turns out plants aren’t just sitting there—they are actively hitting "pause," "play," and "fast-forward" on their growth depending on external factors such as the weather. This week, we’re diving into research from UBC that reveals how plants actively adapt to survive climate stress.

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