Welcome to our next virtual podcast discussion for Flowers Across the Globe!
We invite all friends of Penn State Brandywine and Tyler Arboretum to join us for this unique discussion highlighting from different places and spaces on our planet. From one hemisphere to another, discover the official flowers of countries and states like Japan and Pennsylvania, in addition to other plants.
Air date: April 10, 2020. 22 minutes. Web page for episode,
"In Holland in the 1600s the price of tulips rose so much that a single bulb reportedly cost more than a townhouse on Amsterdam's grand canal. In this episode we look at the real story behind one of the greatest bubbles in history."
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Air date: 2018. 2 minutes. Web page for episode.
"Learn how the heath family of shrubs, including blueberries and mountain laurel, can survive and even thrive with occasional wildfires."
Air date: May 9, 2013. 7 minutes. Web page for episode.
"The Amazon water lily was a spectacular flower from Guyana that captured the imagination of grey Victorian England in the 19th century. Tatiana Holway writes how this flower found its way to England from Guyana and why it became a symbol of the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign."
Air date: 2016. 11 minutes. Web page for episode.
"The Japanese call them Sakura, cherry blossoms and it’s one of the most celebrated events of the year when they bloom in the Spring. Hanami, is the viewing and appreciation of the blossoms and Hanami parties can be seen in parks all across the country."
Air date: March 23, 2016. 25 minutes. Web page for episode.
"The West Potomac Park in Washington, DC, lies just west of the National Mall. It is home to some of Washington's most iconic sites, like the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Tidal Basin. But, the park’s most famous attraction? Cherry blossoms."
Air date: May 26, 2020. 4 minutes. Web page for episode.
Hibiscus Syriacus in the U.S, Rose of Sharon in Syria, and Mugunghwa in Korea is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12’ tall. Native to the Asian continent, They are very significant to South Korean history. In this podcast, listen to the opinoniated description of how this 'immortal flower' can be a pesky problem.
Air date: December 27, 2018. 2 minutes. Web page for episode.
Cyclamen's are the national flower to San Marino, a country surrounded by Italy, Cyrus, and Iran; where they originate. Cyclamen's are a very popular flower in Europe and are given as holiday gifts. However, cyclamen's don't grow great indoors and are very hard to manage,
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Air date: February 22, 2018. 14 minutes. Web page for episode.
"The Royal Horticultural Society Shows season got off to a flying start with the Early Spring Plant Fair last week. We went along to marvel at the hanging snowdrop extravaganza and meet the growers and celebrity experts who make it all happen - including Alys Fowler who gives seasonal houseplant tips and the team from Birmingham Botanical Gardens who share insight into the wonderful world of cyclamen. Plus a look at the RHS Master Grower Scheme, which is now in its third season. "
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[1] Which episode on this list was your favorite episode? Explain.
[2] Cyclamens are high-maintenance flowers, what plant in your garden do you give most of your attention to?
[3] What would you choose as the United States national flower?
[4] Many countries and empire fight and even base their ways of life around their national plants. What are your thoughts?
[5] How does the Royal Horticultural Society's flower show differ from flower shows here in the U.S?