Treemendous

Growing Zones

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:00:27 -0000

Plants will always thrive when planted in their ideal conditions. Knowing the growing zone that you live in can help inform your decisions of what to plant and when to plant it.

This week we're discussing growing zones, aka climate zones, aka hardiness zones, as defined by the USDA, and what they mean for your crops or home garden. Topics include humidity, micro climates, Nor'easter storms, and the frankly staggering range of zones that cover Maui.

A Podcast About Magic

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Last year we created a book club and started by reading the Harry Potter series. Listen in as we discuss our houses and patronuses, favourite books, least favourite characters, and what the series means to each of us.

Featuring special guest Nate Banks!

An Interview II: Working in a Nursery

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:30:10 -0000

The tables have turned as Brady sits down to interview his lovely fiancée Katharine, and learn more about what it's like working in a nursery. We talk about plant care, navigating customer service amongst a global pandemic, and whether or not it's annoying being everyone's local plant expert.

Compost Chronicles (A Very Distinct Odour)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:00:45 -0000

Does the candle smell like compost? Do you have a regular flushy toilet? On this episode of the Treemendous Quiz Show we ask Brady 10 important questions about the art of composting, before Katharine swoops in with all the correct answers.

Roses Really Smell Like Poo-ooh-ooh

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:45:00 -0000

Tune in as we discuss the history of the world’s most romantic flower, including how to grow and maintain your own rose garden. Afterwards, we’ll answer the age old question - why do roses have thorns?

The Year That Was

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:30:00 -0000

It's the final Tremendous episode of 2020! We sit down to discuss things like the goals that we set going into it, how well we did at crossing them off, and then look ahead to what we'd like to accomplish in 2021.

A Bitch Loves A Wreath

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:30:00 -0000

Wreaths, holly, and everything jolly. It's a holiday themed episode as we look back into the history of the pre-Christmas wreath, share tips for building and decorating your own, and how they can help make your space warm and comforting this holiday season.

Later on we're joined by a special guest to discuss the thread that connects wreaths with cults and a popular horror movie. Would it surprise you to learn that the word prancing is included?

House Plants II: Back on Our Bullshit

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:30:00 -0000

It's time for Katharine's specialist subject as we do another dive into house plants. We talk about caring for your plants in the fall and winter, common pests and how to treat them, and discuss the effects of house plants as a therapeutic tool while the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on.

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#OffTopic - An Interview

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Things are a little more laid back this week as Katharine sits down to interview her lovely fiancée Brady and learn some more about what he does for a living. We talk about the differences between web and mobile design, how work has been changed by Covid-19, and look to the future both personally and professionally.

Seeds

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -0000

We start off with an important update before diving into the importance of distinguishing between a monocot and a dicot, discussing the lifecycle of plants, and the details of pollination. Afterwards Brady gives some background and history on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, we compare the idea of Victory Gardens with the Battle of Dunkirk, and finish off with some common seed related questions.