Native Plants, Healthy Planet

Chart trend

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

#1#17#33JunJulAugSep

all-time peak

days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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The Buzz - The Philosophy of Tom and Fran

#24 trending · Nature

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

Land Stewardship Planning with Charlotte Lorick

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Charlotte Lorick (Head of Biodiversity Conservation at Oak Spring Garden Foundation) to discuss collaboration in Land Stew

May 8
1 h 29 min

The Buzz - The Trees Have Eyes

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. What is the demographic this month and does it include jokes?. “That’s Hot” highlights

May 1
1 h 16 min

Collaboration in Ecology with Douglas Tallamy, Michael Curran, and Timothy Robinson

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Doug Tallamy (Author, Homegrown National Park, and Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the U

Apr 24
1 h 20 min

Chart positions

Where Native Plants, Healthy Planet ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 9, 2026).

#19 ▲ 2 Nature US

#123 ▲ 21 Science US

What listeners say

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Have really enjoyed your shows. I am new to listening to podcasts-a late bloomer if you will. I recently purchased my first home here in southern NJ and gardening in the pines is a new experience for me. Found your show during the buying process and realized that every time I listened to you guys, my stress levels dropped and I found myself smiling. Thank you for what you do.

Ella Bella in NJ · Nov 2023

I really enjoyed the Birdscaping Industries and Camille Dungy episodes. I learn so much from your podcasts. I’m from the same town in Colorado that Camille lives in so I was super excited for that episode. I was even more surprised with the Birdscaping Industries episode as it was packed with helpful info and resources.

Fnaturalme · Oct 2023

Hands down the best podcast about native plants, their ecology and botany, habitat restoration and the nursery trade. I’ve learned a lot about native plants and the nursery trade from this show - and I work in the industry myself. I love how Fran and Tom are not afraid to share their learning journeys on the podcast. They underline the importance of being willing to change one’s mind in light of new information. They do a good job presenting scientific research and news, and acknowledging the vast unknowns in scientific debates about native plants. They are at their best when they caution against strict dogmas and urge humility in conversations about gardening, restoration, and native plants. They also bring on fantastic guests! Keep up the good work!

FarmerMattNY · Oct 2023

Been listening to the show for a few months and thoroughly enjoying it. Learning a lot and having just the right amount of laughs along the way. The Buzz episodes are great - often I skip the non-interview episodes of a podcast, but the Buzz are often my favorites on your podcast. Native plants are an important factor in keeping our planet habitable for us and other species. Thanks for spreading the good word in a down-to-earth way!

Stacking functions · Oct 2023

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