Leaf it to Us – Season Two

S2 Episode 1 – What’s a Berry, Anyway?
Did you know bananas are berries? Also watermelon! But strawberries and raspberries aren’t! What’s the deal?
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Image: Berries by Scott

S2 Episode 2 – Life Cycle of a Forest

Forests have age, and it’s not just about the age of the trees! What happens as a forest grows older? How is a young forest different from an old forest?
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Image: Young trees by Ximesmp

S2 Episode 3 – What’s Up With Weeds?

Sometimes there are plants where we don’t want them! What makes weeds so … weedy? Why do we dislike them so much? And is a weed truly in the eye of the beholder?
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S2 Episode 4 – Rolling, Floating, & Exploding!

All plants need to send their seeds off into the world, but some do it rather energetically – or even explosively! This episode, we explore the various ways that plants bounce, bob, and burst their way to the next generation.

Image: Tumbleweed by Jez Arnold

S2 Episode 5 – Acacias!

Acacias are Aly’s favorite plants! What are they? Where are they? Why does Aly love them so much? And can Aly convince Nora to love them, too? Listen in and find out!
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Image by Kandukuru Nagarjun

S2 Episode 6 – Alpine Plants

In the high Arctic and high mountains, plants get tiny and tough! This episode, we gush over the incredible adaptations that allow plants to survive the wind, cold, and darkness beyond the tree line.
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Image by Matthias Zepper