The ASHS Annual Conference: Gathering the Horticultural Science Community for Learning and Collaboration
We sit down with our podcast teammate Lena Wilson—fresh off a first-place PhD Graduate Student Poster Competition win—to unpack what it takes to thrive at a major scientific conference, from crafting ...
28 Okt 202529min
The Art of Teaching: Dr. Chad Miller's Innovative Classroom Trade Shows
Dr. Chad Miller from Colorado State University shares his innovative approach to teaching horticulture through a classroom trade show format that transforms traditional plant identification courses in...
12 Sep 202540min
Hydrangea Genomics: Dr. Lisa Alexander's Path to Breeding Better Hydrangeas
The science behind your garden hydrangeas involves far more than just planting and watering. Dr. Lisa Alexander, a research geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, takes us on a fascin...
25 Juli 202540min
Ready for ASHS: Tips and Tricks for Conference Success
Unlock the secrets to making the most of the American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference with insider tips from seasoned attendees. As the 2025 New Orleans conference approaches (July...
25 Juni 202544min
Growing Global Leaders in Horticulture: A Conversation with ASHS President Dr. Daniel Leskovar
A simple microscope gift during a childhood illness sparked a lifelong passion for horticulture that would take Dr. Daniel Leskovar from Argentina to leadership in American plant science. As the curre...
17 Apr 202548min
Dr. Kirk Pomper: Journey into the World of Pawpaw Cultivation
Dr. Kirk Pomper, a Professor of Horticulture at Kentucky State University, is an expert on the pawpaw. He takes us on a journey through the lush history and remarkable qualities of this native North A...
17 Feb 202548min
Dr. Carl Motsenbocker: Transforming Horticultural Education and Sustainable Farming in Louisiana
Unlock the secrets of sustainable agriculture with us as we welcome Dr. Carl Motsenbocker from Louisiana State University. Discover how his work in local foods and sustainable farming is reshaping hor...
13 Dec 202446min
Failure Is Not Final
In a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mengmeng Gu from Colorado State’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, we explore the broader implications of resilience and the belief t...
29 Aug 202418min
