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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.

Latest episodes

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Live from Mt. Cuba Center Ecology in Motion Native Warm Season Grasses Forum

#13 trending · Nature

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick reside over a panel of experts including Nathan Shampine (Natural Lands Manager, Mt. Cuba Center), Sam Hoadley (Manager of Horticultura

Sep 25
1 h 18 min

The Buzz - A Glimmer of Hope

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  How does Jam sound on the Podcast?  Listen and find out.  “That’s Hot” features some he

Sep 18
1 h 19 min

Exploring The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Willow Defebaugh (Co-Founder of Atmos, Podcast Host The Nature Of, Author The Overview: Meditations on Nature for a World

Sep 11
1 h 01 min

The Buzz - The Philosophy of Tom and Fran

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  There will be a live Podcast in September!  Will you be there?  “That’s Hot” becomes a

Sep 4
1 h 43 min

Unpacking Connectivity with Jared Rosenbaum of Wild Ridge Plants

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Jared Rosenbaum (Co-Owner Wild Ridge Plants, Author Wild Plant Culture) to discuss connectivity with our natural heritage.

Aug 28
1 h 33 min

The Buzz - This Native Garden Could Be Yours

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  There will be a live Podcast in September!  Will you be there?  “That’s Hot” becomes a

Aug 21
1 h 19 min

Finding the Cozumel Fox with Travis Bayer of Pathos Wildlife

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Travis Bayer of Pathos Wildlife to discuss the discovery of the Cozumel Fox. Topics include learning what we know about th

Aug 14
2 h 03 min

The Buzz - Oh Baby!

Oh Baby!  Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Native Plants were the hot topic at the Perennial Plant Association's Nationa

Aug 7
1 h 16 min

Respect and Balance with Luke and Linda Black Elk

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Luke and Linda Black Elk to discuss Ethnobotany and Food Sovereignty. Topics include choosing zombie apocalypse teams, rec

Jul 31
1 h 27 min

The Buzz - Native Plants in the News

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Native Plants are in the news again, let's discuss what it means.  “That’s Hot” has us

Jul 24
1 h 28 min

Insects and their Stories with Samantha Nestory of Natural Lands

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Samantha Nestory (Engagement Manager at Natural Lands) to discuss the importance of not only pollinators, but all insects.

Jul 17
1 h 34 min

The Buzz - Coming to a Sale Near You

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  Can  you pronounce "Surprise"?  “That’s Hot” Has deep roots and pretty flowers.  “This

Jul 10
1 h 27 min

Replaying the Hits with Owen Wormser

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Owen Worm

Jul 3
1 h 36 min

The Buzz - Bad Crotches

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” spills the tea and even adds honey.  “This or That” speaks to preservation

Jun 26
1 h 09 min

Leaving the Land Better Than We Found it with Kyle Wendtland

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kyle Wendtland (Wyoming Energy Authority Director of Fossil Fuel Development) to discuss reclamation work in the state of

Jun 19
1 h 18 min

The Buzz - Growing Together

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights some backyard favorites.  “This or That” speaks to Darwin and G

Jun 12
1 h 27 min

The Beasts from the East with Andrew Moore

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew More (Author Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit) to discuss his new book The Beasts of the East: The Fa

Jun 5
1 h 21 min

The Buzz - Thanks For Your Comments

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights a memorial and a tribute.  “This or That” questions how we look

May 29
1 h 36 min

Skype a Scientist with Sarah McAnulty

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Sarah McAnulty (Biologist and Executive Director of Skype a Scientist) to discuss Squid and Native Plants in urban setting

May 22
1 h 22 min

Remembering Captain Al Modjeski

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives by remembering Captain Al Modjeski of the American

May 15
1 h 11 min

Chart trend

Position in the Nature chart (US), last 90 days.

#5
all-time peak
23
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Native Plants, Healthy Planet ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 29, 2026).

#22 ▼ 1 Nature US
#143 ▲ 11 Science US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This is my favorite podcast. I look forward to it every week and have gone back and listened to all the episodes. Great guests, down to earth hosts and an all around enjoyable listen every time. As a backyard native gardener I appreciate Tom and Fran making the content digestible for those of us without a formal background. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to better steward the land they own, no matter how small or large!

Native Plant Lady · Aug 2026

This is a great podcast for folks wanting to learn more about our native plants and native habitats! Even though it is based out of New Jersey it applies to all habitats and areas in the U.S.

crp 2022 · Jul 2026

This is the only podcast I listen to that is mostly two dudes getting hype about something and I love it. Great guests, cool topics. My garden has definitely been improved by listening.

NorreyBorrey · Jun 2026

This is one that is a must catch every week for me. I love listening while I’m pulling weeds in my own native garden. Or doing the dishes. Or walking the dogs. It’s just a good listen! Tom and Fran are super relatable and funny, I always enjoy the banter! I learn new things from the pod often, and I love their attitude that there is always something new for them to learn too. The guests are always interesting and inspiring, but my favorite are the Buzz episodes! Thanks to you both, all the way from Texas!

Amanda_Bird · Mar 2026

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