Gazing dreamily into the fractured sunlight through the canopy. Plants are endlessly fascinating and inspiring, representing the intricate systems upon which life balances. This podcast was developed to share our fascination, curiosity, joy and knowledge with you. We look forward to cultivating your curiosity about the fascinating world of plants.
Doing, Thinking, Feeling: The Creative Heart of Landscape Architecture
In this conversation, Dr. Taylor Clem and Dr. Ryan Hargrove explore the multifaceted discipline of landscape architecture, emphasizing its role in shaping relationships between people, places, and natural systems. They discuss the importance of creativity, empathy, and reflection in the design process, as well as the significance of plants and nature in creating meaningful environments. The dialogue encourages listeners to embrace their creative potential and consider how they can apply these principles in their own lives and communities.
3 Oct 2025
Connecting People, Plants, and Place at UNF: The Story of a Campus Botanical Garden
This month on Cultivating Curiosity, we explore how the University of North Florida is redefining what it means to be a campus. Horticulturist Rhonda Gracie shares how UNF became a botanical garden that inspires learning, supports research, and fosters community engagement. From award-winning gardens to volunteer-powered projects and even a “hort therapy” program tied to the largest collection of Crinum Lilies, this is a story of how nature can transform both people and place.
Resources
UNF Botanical Garden Webpage: https://www.unf.edu/botanical-garden/index.html
Upcoming Events: https://www.unf.edu/botanical-garden/Events.html
5 Sept 2025
Seeds in Space!
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, host Taylor Clem speaks with Dr. Wagner Vendramé, a professor at the University of Florida, about his groundbreaking research on how plants adapt to microgravity in space. The conversation covers Dr. Vendramé's journey into space research, the impact of microgravity on plant cells, current experiments involving seeds sent to the International Space Station, and the role of cryopreservation in preserving plant material. The discussion also highlights the potential implications of this research for agriculture on Earth and the future of space-based plant science.
Resources:
Dr Wagner Vendrame Faculty Page (https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty-profiles/wagner-vendrame/)
Astraeus Space Institute (https://astraeus.ufl.edu/about/)
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