Podcasts by Herbs in Action

Herbs in Action

Reflections and stories about herbs from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Botany in Action fellows.

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E69 Amanda Thiel, Chipilín from 2023-05-18T13:30

Amanda Thiel, studying at Washington State University, with thoughts and reflections on Crotalaria longirostrata or chipilín.

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E68 Sarah Klionsky - Cranberry from 2023-05-04T13:30

Sarah Klionsky, studying at the University of Connecticut, with thoughts and reflections on Vaccinium macrocarpon or cranberry.

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E67 Alexa Wagner - Paw Paw from 2023-04-20T13:30

Alexa Wagner, studying at Case Western Reserve University, with thoughts and reflections on Asimina triloba or paw paw.

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E66 Veronica Iriart - Wild Lupine from 2023-04-06T13:30

Veronica Iriart, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on Lupinus perennis or wild lupine.

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E65 Haley Lewis - Goldenrod from 2023-03-23T13:30

Haley Lewis, studying at Northwestern University, with thoughts and reflections on Solidago or goldenrod.

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E64 Emily Thyroff - 'Uhaloa from 2023-03-09T14:30

Emily Thyroff, studying at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, with thoughts and reflections on Waltheria indica or 'Uhaloa.

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E63 Taylor Zallek - Salvinia from 2023-02-23T14:30

Taylor Zallek, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on Salvinia.

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E62 Florencia Pech-Cárdenas - Epazote from 2023-02-09T14:30

Florencia Pech-Cárdenas, studying at the University of Minnesota with thoughts and reflections on Dysphania ambrosioides or epazote.

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E61 Emily Thyroff - Māmaki from 2022-05-05T13:30

Emily Thyroff, studying at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, with thoughts and reflections on Pipterus albidus or Māmaki.

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E60 Rachel Reeb - Goldenrod from 2022-04-21T13:30

Rachel Reeb, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on Solidago or goldenrod.

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E59 Sarah Klionsky - Bunchberry from 2022-04-07T13:30

Sarah Klionsky, studying at the University of Connecticut, with thoughts and reflections on Cornus canadensis or bunchberry.

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E58 Veronica Iriart - Red Clover from 2022-03-24T13:30

Veronica Iriart, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on Trifolium pratense, or Red...

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E57 Alexa Wagner - Wild Geranium from 2022-03-10T14:30

Alexa Wagner, studying at Case Western Reserve University, with thoughts and reflections on Geranium maculatum, or Wild geranium.

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E56 Samantha Bosco - Ramps from 2022-02-28T21:30

Samantha Bosco, studying at Cornell University, with thoughts and reflections on Allium tricoccum or ramps.

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E55 Sarah Skubel - Rose from 2022-02-10T19:30

Sarah Skubel, studying at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with thoughts and reflections on Rose.

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E54 Taylor Zallek - Duckweed from 2022-01-27T19:30

Taylor Zallek, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on duckweed, or Lemna minor.

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E53 Rachel Reeb - Bloodroot from 2021-03-04T19:30

Rachel Reeb, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on bloodroot, or Sanguinaria canadensis.

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E52 Alexa Wagner - Spicebush from 2021-02-18T19:30

Alexa Wagner, studying at Case Western Reserve University, with thoughts and reflections on spicebush, or Lindera benzoinListen

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E51 Ashley McGuigan - Musa from 2021-02-04T19:30

Ashley McGuigan, studying at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa with thoughts and reflections on the genus Musa.

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E50 Kate Douthat - Sweet flag from 2021-01-21T19:30

Kate Douthat, studying at Rutgers, with thoughts and reflections on sweet flag, or Acorus americanus.

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E49 Elisabeth Ward - Garlic mustard from 2021-01-07T19:30

Elisabeth Ward, studying at Yale University, with thoughts and reflections on Garlic mustard, or Alliaria petiolata.

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E48 Zoe Hastings - P?hinahina from 2020-12-24T20:30

Zoe Hastings, studying at the University of Hawai'i at M?noa, with thoughts and reflections on P?hinahina, or Vitex rotundifolia.

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E47 Sarah Skubel - Rosemary from 2020-12-10T19:30

Sarah Skubel, studying at Rutgers, with thoughts and reflections on Rosemary, or Salvia rosmarinus.

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E46 Aurelie Jacquet - Himalayan Birch from 2020-10-08T18:30

Aurelie Jacquet, studying at Purdue University, with thoughts and reflections on Himalayan birch, or Betula utilis.

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E45 Sushma Shrestha - Rhododendron from 2020-10-01T18:30

Sushma Shrestha, studying at the Miami University (Ohio), with thoughts and reflections on Rhododendron arboreum.

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E44 Samantha Davis - Two-leaf toothwort from 2020-09-24T18:30

Samantha davis, studying at the Wright State University, with thoughts and reflections on Two-leaf toothwort, or Cardamine diphylla.

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E43 Kelly Ksiazek - Nodding Onion from 2020-09-17T18:30

 

Kelly Ksiazek, studying at the Northwestern University, with thoughts and reflections on Nodding onion, or Allium cernuum.

 

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E42 George Meindl - Jewelflower from 2020-09-10T18:30

 

George Meindl, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on Jewelflower, or Streptanthus polygaloides.

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E41 Jessica Turner - Ginseng from 2020-08-27T18:30

Jessica B. Turner, studying at the University of West Virginia, with thoughts and reflections on American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius.

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E40 Anna Johnson - Chicory from 2020-08-20T18:30

Anna Johnson, studying at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, with thoughts and reflections on chicory, or Cichorium intybus.

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E39 Aurelie Jacquet - Sage from 2020-08-13T18:30

Aurelie Jacquet, studying at Purdue University (Indiana), with thoughts and reflections on Sage, or Salvia officinalis.

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E38 Anita Varghese - Black pepper from 2020-08-06T18:30

Anita Varghese, studying at the University of Hawaii, with thoughts and reflections on black pepper, or Piper nigrum.

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E37 George Meindl - Sheeps Sorrel from 2020-07-30T18:30

George Meindl, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on sheeps sorrel, or Oxalis.

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E36 Jessica B. Turner - Lavender from 2020-07-23T18:30

Jessica B. Turner, studying at West Virginia University, with thoughts and reflections on lavender, or Lavandula.

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E35 Chelsie Romulo - Jerusalem Artichoke from 2020-07-16T18:30

Chelsie Romulo, studying at George Mason University, with thoughts and reflections on Jerusalem artichoke, or Helianthus tuberosus.

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E34 Stephen Murphy - Teaberry from 2020-07-09T18:30

Stephen Murphy, studying at The Ohio State University, with thoughts and reflections on Teaberry or Gaultheria procumbens.

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E33 Anna Johnson - Anise hyssop from 2020-07-02T18:30

Anna Johnson, studying at University of Maryland: Baltimore County, with thoughts and reflections on Anise hyssop, or Agastache foeniculum.

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E32 Aurelie Jacquet - Red clover from 2020-06-25T18:30

Aurelie Jacquet, studying at Purdue University, with thoughts and reflections on red clover or Trifolium pratense.

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E31 Rebecca Dalton - Spring beauty from 2020-06-18T18:30


Rebecca Dalton, studying at Duke University, with thoughts and reflections on Spring beauty, or Claytonia Virginica. Background Music: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

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E30 Andrea Drager - Moabi from 2020-06-11T18:30

Andrea Drager, studying at Rice University, with thoughts and reflections on Moabi, or Baillonella toxisperma.

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E29 Chelsea Romulo - Elderberry from 2020-06-04T18:30

Chelsea Romulo, studying at George Mason University, with thoughts and reflections on elderberry, or Sambucus.

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E28 Ryan Unks - Pushirooti from 2020-05-28T18:30

Ryan Unks, studying at the University of Georgia, with thoughts and reflections on pushirooti, pencil euphorbia, or Euphorbia tirucalli.

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E27 Jessica Turner - Bay laurel from 2020-05-21T18:30

Jessica B. Turner, studying at the University of West Virginia, with thoughts and reflections on bay laurel, or Laurus nobilis.

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E26 Morgan Roche - Jewelweed from 2020-05-14T18:30

Morgan Roche, studying at the University of Tennessee, with thoughts and reflections on Jewelweed, or Impatiens capensis.

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E25 Rebecca Dalton - Red Clover from 2020-05-07T18:30

Rebecca Dalton, studying at Duke University, North Carolina with thoughts and reflections on red clover or Trifolium pratense.

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E24 Sarick Matzen - Tulsi from 2020-04-30T18:30

Sarick Matzen, studying at University of California, Berkeley, with thoughts and reflections on Tulsi or Ocimum tenuiflorum.

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E23 Jonathan Flickinger - Cuban Oregano from 2020-04-23T18:30

Jonathan Flickinger, studying at Florida International University, with thoughts and reflections on Cuban oregano or Plectranthus amboinicus.

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E22 Chelsie Romulo - Turtlehead from 2020-04-16T18:30

Chelsie Romulo, studying at George Mason University with thoughts and reflections on Turtlehead or Chelone glabra.

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E21 Andrea Drager - Kola nut from 2020-04-09T18:30

Andrea Drager, studying at Rice University with thoughts and reflections on Kola nut or Cola acuminata.

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E20 Nicole Tiernan - Aloe from 2020-04-02T18:30

Nicole Tiernan, studying at Florida International University, with thoughts and reflections on Aloe vera.

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E19 Toby Liss - Sassafras from 2020-03-26T18:30

Toby Liss, studying at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, with thoughts and reflections on Sassafras or Sassafras albidum.

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E18 Betsabé Castro-Escobar - Broadleaf Plantain from 2020-03-19T18:30

Betsabé Castro-Escobar, studying at the University of California, Berkeley, with thoughts and reflections on broadleaf plantain or Plantago major.

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E17 Ashley McGuigan - Goatweed from 2020-03-12T18:30

Ashley McGuigan, studying at the University of Hawai'i at M?noa, with thoughts and reflections on goatweed or Ageratum conyzoides.

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E16 Jonathan Flickinger - Saw Palmetto from 2020-02-27T21:47:26

Jonathan Flickinger, studying at Florida International University with thoughts and reflections on Saw palmetto or Serenoa repens.

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E15 Sarick Matzen - Gray's Licorice Root from 2020-02-20T19:30

 

Sarick Matzen, studying at The University of California, Berkeley with thoughts and reflections on Gray's Licorice Root, or Ligusticum grayi.

 

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E14 Toby Liss - Creeping Juniper from 2020-02-13T21:57:40

Toby Liss, studying at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, with thoughts and reflections on creeping juniper, Juniperus horizontalis

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E13 Nichole Tiernan - Coffee from 2020-02-06T19:30

Nichole Tiernan, studying at Florida International University, with thoughts and reflections on coffee, Coffea arabica.

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E12 Kate Douthat - Wild Bergamot from 2020-01-31T19:30

Kate Douthat, studying at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with thoughts and reflections on wild bergamot, or Monarda fistulosa

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E11 Betsabe Castro-Escobar - Common Rue from 2020-01-23T19:30

Betsabe Castro-Escobar, studying at the University of California, Berkeley with thoughts and reflections on the common rue, or Ruta graveolens

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E10 Lynnaun Johnson - Vanilla Orchid from 2020-01-16T19:30

Lynnaun Johnson, studying at Northwestern University and Chicago Botanic Garden with thoughts and reflections on vanilla orchid, or Vanilla planifolia.

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E9 Sarick Matzen - Pedicularis from 2020-01-09T14:30

Sarick Matzen, studying at The University of California, Berkeley with thoughts and reflections on lousewort, elephant's head, and other Pedicularis species.

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E8 Zoe Hastings - Olena from 2020-01-02T19:30

Zoe Hastings, studying at the University of Hawai'i at M?noa with thoughts and reflections on Olena (Curcuma longa)

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E7 Eli Ward - Wood Sorrel from 2019-12-26T19:30

Eli Ward, studying at Yale University, with thoughts and reflections on wood sorrel (Oxalis).

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E6 Shiloh Farm Stand from 2019-12-19T19:30

On a rainy Summer day, youth working with Grow Pittsburgh at the Shiloh farm stand reflect on some ways that they use herbs.

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E5 Rachel Reeb - Blue Violet from 2019-12-12T19:30

Rachel Reeb, studying at the University of Pittsburgh, with thoughts and reflections on the common blue violet (Viola sororia)

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E4 Toby Liss - Sweetshrub from 2019-12-05T19:30

Toby Liss, studying at SUNY College of Environmental Studies and Forestry, with thoughts and reflections on Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

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E3 Brashear Association Gardening Camp from 2019-11-28T19:30

Campers at the Brashear Association reflect on some of the fun they had and things they learned throughout their week at gardening camp.

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E2 Nina Fontana - Fireweed from 2019-11-21T19:30

Nina Fontana, studying at the University of California-Davis, with thoughts and reflections on Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)

 

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E1 Kate Douthat - Parsley from 2019-11-15T21:31:02

Kate Douthat, studying at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with thoughts and reflections on Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

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