Take It or Leaf It

We'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…

It'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…

In 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 …

Now 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 incorporat…

This 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 o…

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 hybridiz…

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 …

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…

In 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 i…

In 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…

This 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 you…

This 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…

This 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 ga…

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):

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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…

The 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 indep…

In 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. synthe…

In 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 tru…

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 ".c…

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 plant…