About this episode

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick discuss native plants and biodiversity while giving listener shoutouts.

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 National Symposium in East Lansing, Michigan. “That’s Hot” is influenced by tall grass prairies. “This or That” biodiversity on both land and sea. We are giving listener shoutouts! Are you listening to the end for our secret?

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Chismar, Tom Knezick

Topics covered

• native plants
• biodiversity
• Perennial Plant Association
• tall grass prairies
• listener engagement

Keywords

• native plants
• biodiversity
• Perennial Plant Association
• East Lansing
• tall grass prairies
• listener shoutouts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perennial Plant Association

Books & works: That’s Hot, This or That

Places: East Lansing, Michigan

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