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Dive into the world of botanical wisdom with our Los Angeles based podcast, where we unearth the secrets of ethnobotany, gardening mastery and the transformative power of self-improvement. Prepare to explore the profound phenomenon of plant therapy. Each episode is a journey through the landscape of human connection to the botanical realm, where guests from all walks of life bear witness to the profound impact of plants on their journey to wellness.
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A conversation with returning guest and friend of the show, Zak of Atacan Farms. https://www.instagram.com/atacan.farms/ vvv SPOSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS vvv PlantWave - https://plantwave.com/?ref=welqkqfi Plantly offers the widest variety of exotic, rare, but also accessible and easy to care for plants! In addition to the marketplace, t…
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A conversation with Dean Karras, the green guru behind Gnosis Nursery. Having a lifelong love affair with plants, Dean is the heart and soul of Gnosis. As a seasoned botanist and avid cactus and succulent collector, Dean often embarks on adventures to witness these botanical wonders in situ. He has a wealth of knowledge that spans plant species and…
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Step into an insightful conversation with fellow earthling and compassionate soul, Michael of @no_bodie. As an avid gardener, cactus collector, and beacon of positivity, Michael brings a unique perspective to our discussion on society, mental health, addiction, psychedelic therapy, and the transformative power of gardening. Together, we delve into …
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A conversation with Tate Griebel, head grower at Front Range Gardens in Broomfield, CO. https://www.instagram.com/greenminded https://www.instagram.com/frontrangegardens/ https://www.instagram.com/theemeraldleaf https://www.instagram.com/theemeraldleaf vvv SPOSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS vvv PlantWave - https://plantwave.com/?ref=welqkqfi Plantly…
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An interview with shamanic practitioner, Sergey Baranov, of Huachuma Wasi. https://www.huachumawasi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/huachumawasi/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4hpOiU_vndR3hr1dk3amcw "Sergey is the founder of Huachuma Wasi, a healing center in the heart of the Sacred Valley, which is open all year round to receive guests and …
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Another conversation and crystal show & tell with friend of the show, Frieze. @friezeomatic • Instagram photos and videos Frieze. (@frieze_forms) • Instagram photos and videos PlantWave - https://plantwave.com/?ref=welqkqfi Plantly offers the widest variety of exotic, rare, but also accessible and easy to care for plants! In addition to the …
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A conversation with artist and cactus collector, Paul - of Nopaulito.arte. Paul is an Austin, Texas based illustrator and musician. Nopaulito.arte specializes in plant and animal illustrations offering commisioned logos and other imagery. They have been growing and collecting cacti for 3 years. A link to their music, socials and website are pasted …
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A conversation with Monrovia, CA based succulent collector and seller, Andrea, of Just Succ It. Andrea has a background in social work as well as health and wellness. She took up plants 3 years ago and is now offering succulents online full-time. A link to her social media and webstore are pasted below. Just Succ It (Web store) Just Succ It (Instag…
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A conversation with life-long plant collector and self-taught botanist, Cole - of Vyezene Plants. Cole recently moved into a home with a plot of land and plenty of space to garden outdoors. He also grow a wide variety of indoor plants. Join us as we discuss gardening, mental health, self-improvement and substance abuse. A link to his social media i…
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A conversation with author, entrepreneur and professional landscaper, Monique Allen. Monique is the Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, is a master creator, interactive employer, published author, and fierce industry advocate. She is a lifelong gardener, business developer and educator, offerering coaching for your business, life a…
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A conversation with Zach, of Zap Tropicals. Zach is a Yuma, Arizona based plant collector and enthusiast. He grows a variety of tropical plants from Philodendron to Plumeria. He also has a vast collection of Adenium, that he enjoys growing from seed. We discussed all things Botany, fatherhood, alcohol abuse and psychedelics. A link to his social me…
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A conversation with Zak, of Atacan Farms. Zak is a professional freelance landscaper, content creator and grower - with a particular interest in Xeropytic plants. Links to his YouTube and social media are pasted below. Zak ⛓ (@atacan.farms) • Instagram photos and videos (222) Zak Atacan - YouTube Are you deep into plant life? Then you should know a…
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A conversation with Humboldt county, CA based amateur mycologist, Blu Myco. Medicinal Mushrooms: 7 Kinds and Their Unique Health Benefits (realmushrooms.com) Ready to try Real Mushrooms? Head to https://shop.realmushrooms.com/discount/Ifplantscouldtalk and sign up for the first-time buyer code for 25% off your first order. Use code: Ifplantscouldta…
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A conversation with owner and operator of Cactus Queen DFW, Payge. Cactus Queen specializes in columnar cacti, offering a wide variety of both potted plants and cuttings. They are located at 2423 Langford St, Dallas TX 75208. Links to their social media and business are pasted below. Cactus Queen DFW (cactus-queen-dfw.myshopify.com) Cactus Queen (@…
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A conversation with Tuscon, Arizona cactus collector, Jim, of Cactuscon. Jim has a large collection of different species of cacti, with a particular interest in the sacred, Trichocereus and Lophophora. Join us as we discuss recovery, spirituality, plants, and nature. A link to his social media is pasted below. Kww (@cactucson) • Instagram photos an…
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A conversation with Tony, of Lowkey Plants. Tony is an Austin, Texas based plant cultivator and seller specializing in Trichocereus and other cacti. He also has a background in Cannabis, tropicals, and other house plants. Join us as we discuss cultivation, plant therapy, mental health and plant medicines. A link to Lowkey Plant's social media and w…
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A conversation with life-long plant collector and self-taught botanist, Cole - of Vyezene Plants. Cole has been fascinated by nature since childhood, reporting that they found refuge in plants. They grow a wide variety of plants indoors, in their home in the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we discuss gardening, plant medicine, psychedelics, and spiri…
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An interview with author and entrepreneur, Daniel Clelend. Daniel is the CEO of Soltara Healing Center, a plant medicine healing center that gained worldwide recognition in 2019 as the preeminent Shipibo healing center, outside Peru. Soltara is regularly visited by influencers, public figures and celebrities alike. Daniel is also a muscian, he foun…
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A conversation with North Carolina based plant collector, Diamond - of @plantasticsparkle. Diamond is a returning guest and friend of the show. She has been collecting plants for a number of years, reporting she finds peace and therapeutic value in them. Her collection is a wide variety of house plants and tropicals, to cactus and succulents. Join …
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A conversation with cactus and succulent collector, Jacobe - of Enchanted Cactus. Join as we geek out about plants, take a deep dive into mental health and frolic in the topic of psychedelics. A link to his social media is pasted below. jacobe (@enchantedcactus) • Instagram photos and videos Are you deep into plant life? Then you should know about …
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A conversation with Dawson of Crystal Flame Cactus. Dawson is an ethnobotanist and plant medicine enthusiast. He collects and cultivates Trichocereus among other entheogenic plants. He is a spiritual teacher and very knowledgeable in the field of ethnobotany. Join us as we take a dive into Dawson's psyche and discuss psychedelics, plant medicines, …
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A conversation with Florida based psychoactive cactus collector and cultivator, Matt aka Goblin King. A link to his social media is pasted below. Matt (@goblin_king813) • Instagram photos and videos Are you deep into plant life? Then you should know about Plantly, a plant marketplace start up thats dedicated to all plants. Built for plant people by…
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A conversation with Seattle, Washington based plant collector and seller, Chey - of Cheydplantlady. Chey's collection is estimated at over 1000 house plants and succulents, mostly growing indoors - under artificial light. Cheydplantlady offers a wide variety of obscure aroid and house plants online. Join us we she shares her wealth of knowledge as …
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A conversation with Florida based plant collector, Rachel - of @succ_lab. Rachel has a wide variety of plants in her collection, with an emphasis on HOYAAAAS. Rachel has worked in the horticulture field for a number of years. She has also been a member of multiple gardening clubs and societies. In the digital world of Instagram, you can always coun…
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A conversation with Trichocereus garden keeper and wizard, Trevor - of The Cactus Jones. Join us as we explore recovery, the phenomenon of plant therapy, gardening, and plant medicine. Make sure to check out Trevor's shop at The Cactus Jones. You can sign up below to get notified of his shop drops. SIGN UP FOR SHOP DROPS HERE THE CACTUS JONES INSTA…
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A conversation with Joe Patitucci, the creator of a groundbreaking device called, Plant Wave. Joe is an artist, musician and plant loving earthling bringing together the once separate, but parallel worlds - of science and spirituality. Joe believes that human beings have sensory abilities beyond our current understanding that have been abandoned or…
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Andrew Frieze is a Menifee, CA based rock prospector and cactus collector. Frieze has been an avid rock collector since early childhood and has been collecting cacti for 15 years. He has an impressive collection of all different kinds of gems, fossils, stones, and minerals. He also hand makes and offers rock pots as planters. Links to social media …
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TRIGGER WARNING: This content could be extremely activating as we discuss addiction, and incarceration at length. Please proceed with caution and consider listening to this episode in a safe space, preferably away from children. Most importantly - I ask that you please approach this series with an open mind and heart. RE: Ricardo Guzman Guzman serv…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This content could be extremely activating as we discuss violence, abuse, addiction, mental health, incarceration, and institutions at length. Please proceed with caution and consider listening to this episode in a safe space, preferably away from children. Most importantly - I ask that you please approach this series with an open …
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A conversation with energy worker, medicine man and sacred cactus collector - Strong Winds Array. Join us as we discuss ancestry, divine connection, spirituality, plant medicine, conservation, Lophophora and Trichocereus. Vincent is a Long Beach, CA native and dear friend that I would go as far as to say, my brother. He can often be found selling s…
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A conversation with San Diego, CA based cactus grower and collector, Julien - of Pardon My Cactus. Julien also creates content under the name Earth Wind and Cactus. He is a long time collector and enthusiast with an impressive greenhouse, that can be seen in the video options of this episode. Julien was very gracious in giving us a tour and sharing…
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A conversation with Vancouver, BC, Canada based psychoactive cacti grower - Harrison aka Graft Punk & Amateur Mycologist - John. Join us for an impromptu episode, as we discuss: harm reduction, addiction, psychoactive plants/plant medicines, and mushrooms. A link to Harrison's social media is pasted below: https://www.instagram.com/graft.punk/ If y…
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A conversation with Arizona based cactus collector, Sunrise Cactus. Sunrise can often be seen exploring the deep desert - featuring rare plants from little known locations. In this episode he tells an inspiring tale of the challenges he faced growing up and how plants, physical activity and psychedelics have helped him overcome. Proceed with cautio…
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A conversation with Arizona based - life long cactus collector - Alex G, of Cactus Update. Alex returned to the podcast virtually from inside his greenhouse. We have the fortune of being able to peer into a day in the Cactus Update growing grounds. Alex is a skilled collector and grower of all types of cacti. He also works in within the UC system a…
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An interview with author and Cannabis advocate, Charlena Berry. Her new book, Breaking The Stigma - Racism, Lies, the Opioid Endemic and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary is out on Amazon 03/21/2022. Socials and bio are pasted below: Charlena Berry Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Amazon "Charlena Berry is the author of Breaking the Sti…
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A conversation with San Diego, CA based artist and plant collector - Christie, of MadPotters. Christie started MadPotters in Brooklyn before moving to San Diego in 2017. She incorporates mediums such as resin and cement into sculptures and planters. She often utilizes Geode and crystal inspired molds in her work. Links to her webstore and social me…
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An interview with Joey, of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't. Joey has traveled the world studying Botany in the field. While conducting his research, he simultaneously is creating top-quality (often hilarious) educational content - making learning the subject of Botany fun. His content creating is not only one-of-a-kind, but is advanced, with talented…
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An interview with Chino, CA based cactus and succulent collector, Tony Marino - of Prickly Punk. Tony has been collecting plants for nearly 20 years. He has been an active member of multiple cactus and succulent societies, often entering his plants into the annual Inter-city cactus and succulent show. Tony grows thousands of species of cacti from s…
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An interview with California horticulturist, author, publisher, and Cannabis grower - Ed Rosenthal. Ed is known for his involvement and advocacy for the legalization of Cannabis. He faced federal prosecution in 2003 after being designated by the city of Oakland, CA to provide medicinal Cannabis to patients. In this episode, Ed discusses his experie…
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A conversation with Forney, Texas based artist and succulent collector, Regan - of @reganrocksyoursuccs. Regan is another creative mind utilizing multiple mediums from painting to ceramics. She has been growing her eclectic collection of succulents and cacti since 2016. A link to her social media is pasted below. Regan (@reganrocksyoursuccs) • Inst…
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A conversation with LA based cactus collector and ceramics artist, Variegated Troy. Links to social media and Etsy shop are pasted below. Troy (@variegatedtroy) • Instagram photos and videos TroysCeramics on Etsy This podcast is brought to you by Mezcala Nursery located at 6901 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. Family owned, family ran, since 2007.…
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A conversation with Jessica Clark of @Filterfreejessi and @Doryrolls. Jessi is a San Diego based collector of drought tolerant plants with an emphasis on Cacti. She's a frequent concert goer and adventurous art enthusiast, often sharing her travels on social media. She also is the owner of a baked goods company called Dory Rolls. Join us as we peer…
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An interview with Chicago Illinois based plant enthusiast and collector; Natali, of @Chiplantmami. Natali is an extremely passionate collector with an array of different types of plants. She is an avid runner who enjoys competing in races and triathlons. She donates much of her time to charitable organizations and is constantly giving back to her c…
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An interview with Menifee, CA based rock hounder and cactus collector, Frieze of Friezeomatic and Frieze Forms. Frieze has been an avid rock collector since early childhood and has been collecting cacti for 15 years. He has an impressive collection of all different kinds of gems, fossils, stones, and minerals. He also hand makes and offers rock pot…
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An interview with Mona, owner of The Prickly Pear and Prickly Pear Body. The Prickly Pear is a nursery with purpose located in Sacramento, CA - where they offer a special program for developmentally challenged adults to practice garden therapy. They provide a stunningly landscaped space with an emphasis on inclusivity for all and sustainability for…
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An interview with author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton. Jeff has nearly 50 years of experience studying and cultivating mushrooms. He is the president of Nammex, a company specializing in mushroom extracts. He is also the founder of mushroom supplement company, Real Mushrooms. In this interview Jeff outlines the numerous health benefits of mush…
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An interview with North Carolina based plant collector and enthusiast, Diamond of @plantasticsparkle. Diamond is a passionate plant collector with a wide variety from house plants and tropicals to cactus and succulents. It seems as though her heart belongs to the cacti. She also enjoys meditation and practices her own form of spirituality. Join us …
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An interview with San Diego, CA based plant collector and hobbyist Jen, of TRex Plants. Jen has a vast collection of all kinds of plants from tropical and houseplants to cactus and succulents. She is also a life long collector of reptiles, having worked in the reptile industry for a number of years. At point in time she managed a colony of roughly …
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