The History of Mangoes
Join John and Patrick as they embark on a captivating journey through the rich history and cultural significance of one of the world's most adored fruits—the mango. From its ancient roots in North-Eas...
15 Okt 202438min
The [Weird] History of Apple Picking (Livestream)
Each year millions of Americans spend their autumn days picking apples from the many orchards that dot the country. But why? And when did this tradition start? In this livestream episode, we explore t...
8 Okt 20241h
Flagler’s Florida: Railroads, Resorts, and the Rise of Fresh Produce (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida’s fresh produce industry. Following up on part one, which e...
1 Okt 202435min
Flagler’s Florida: The Origins of a Titan (Part 1)
“I did not form a very favorable first impression, I must admit. I came here from Jacksonville by way of the river and the Tocoi railway and got here just at night. The accommodation was very bad and ...
17 Sep 202430min
The Mongol Empire's Agricultural Legacy
At its height, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, initially forged under the leadership of Genghis Khan. Spanning from 1206 to 1368, it extended across much of Eurasi...
10 Sep 20241h
America's Oldest Botanical Garden (Livestream)
In this live-stream, John and Patrick follow up the week's earlier episode with a summary of their visit to America's oldest Botanical Garden. Bartram's Garden is a 50-acre public garden and National ...
5 Sep 202447min
A Visit to Bartram's Garden
In this episode, John and Patrick take a trip to the historic Bartram’s Garden, where they are joined by special guest Mandy Katz, Lead Gardener at Bartram’s Garden. Together, they explore the legacy ...
3 Sep 202420min
Middle-Earth Produce: Tolkien’s Agrarian Dream
Join John and Patrick as they dive into the rich, agricultural tapestry of Middle-earth in this episode focused on the symbolic significance of fresh produce and farming in Tolkien’s world. Explore ho...
27 Aug 20241h 4min
