We have a tendency to elevate the “pure sciences,” physics and chemistry, above the “softer” ones, such as biology and geology. So tells us geologist Marcia Bjornerud in her latest book, Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World. According to this bias, the truths given to us by physics and chemistry…
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Carolyn Summers was my teacher at the Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College and… well, she rocks. She’s gentle, kind and she knows a ton. A pairing of interviews with her and Doug Tallamy felt like a natural way to start the podcast. After all, the word “culture” hearkens back to our oldest forms…
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Doug Tallamy, a Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, has inspired many people across the U.S. to rethink their approach to gardening. Tallamy’s work on insects and their interactions with plants has increased our understanding of the importance of insects for maintaining biodiversity. In his book, Bringing Nature Home: How…
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