Uh oh! Joy picked up a free plant from a Buy Nothing group that can speak sign language and perform tricks. The bad news? It’s creating a jungle inside the Forever Ago studio!
Join Joy and co-host Cora as they get to know their new “totally normal” plant friend and explore the history of another truly amazing plant: the orchid! Orchids are some of the most ... Show More
Sep 9
The rise and fall of fancy men
We can learn a lot about what a culture thinks is important through its fashion. These days, most men don't wear makeup to work, or lace collars, or powdered wigs, but that wasn't always the case! Joy and co-host Max go on a journey to the history spa, where they get a 1770s make ... Show More
30m 6s
Aug 2024
The Dark Side of Houseplant Collection
Marc Hachadourian, senior curator of orchids and director of glasshouse horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, joins host Rachel Feltman to explore houseplant trends from the past and the present. Plus, they discuss how ethically sourcing your plants can prevent fad-drive ... Show More
18m 51s
Jul 2022
Say Aloe to My Little Frond
<p>Houseplants are having a moment right now. In 2020, 66% of people in the US owned at least one plant, and sales have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Instagram accounts like House Plant Club have a million followers. Over the past decade there has been a steady stre ... Show More
39m 37s
May 2020
Hunting for Orchids (Premium)
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Hunting for Orchids
Narrated by Thomas Jones.
Venture to Hawaii and wander through its breathtaking landscapes in search of flowers.
Watch, list ... Show More
5m 58s
Sep 2021
The Secret World of Plants
Plants aren’t just sitting around looking cute; they’re doing all sorts of stuff, like defending themselves, and even warning other plants about danger. Today, we’re talking all about the weird and wily world of plants with Professor Beronda Montgomery from Michigan State Univers ... Show More
11m 3s