What do daffodils, pomegranates, and the underworld have in common? In this of Flora Lore, we follow Persephone’s fateful journey, from picking golden daffodils to becoming queen of the underworld. Then we learn about the role daffodils played in Chinese American culture during the American gold rush.
6 Feb 2025
Queen Anne’s Lace: A Feral Carrot & a Storied Thread
Lace: a textile of patience, power, and pure beauty. This episode of Flora Lore explores the fascinating connections between flowers, lace, and love. We’ll trace the origins of Queen Anne’s Lace, uncover the symbolism behind its delicate blooms, and meet a couple whose passion for lace left a lasting legacy. Grab your doilies and get cozy—this one’s a heartwarming weave of history and romance.
22 Jan 2025
Brooklyn's Tree Lady and Manhattan's Floral District
In this episode, we explores Manhattan’s Flower District, Bed-Stuy’s magnificent 40ft tall Magnolia Grandiflora, and the brilliant woman who saved it—Hattie Carthan.
24 Dec 2024
Petals of Aloha: Leis and Flowers of the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian leis are symbols of love, honor, and connection. In this episode, we unravel their history—from the voyages of Polynesian settlers to the spiritual rituals of hula. Along the way, learn about iconic lei flowers , and take a peek into Hawaii’s unique native blooms. Aloha in every petal!
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21 Nov 2024
Bouquets to Ballots
In this episode of Flora Lore, we explore how flowers added a special touch to the suffragette and civil rights movements! From yellow roses of support to secret barbed wire bouquets to Hawaiian leis, listen to find out how flowers played a role in these historic movements.
30 Oct 2024
Marigold Legends: Ghostly Blooms
In this special Halloween episode of Flora Lore, we dive into the mystical world of marigolds, exploring how these golden blooms illuminate legends across cultures, time, and the world.
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19 Oct 2024
Astrea's Star Blossoms
In this episode, we dive into the starry story behind the aster flower! Learn how the Greek goddess Astraea fled to the skies and how the aster flower came to symbolize hope and renewal. From ancient floods to earth’s amazing ability to bounce back, we explore how flowers and stars remind us that new beginnings are always possible.
16 Sept 2024
Do Rice Plants Have Flowers?
Ever wondered if rice plants have flowers? 🌿
✨ In this episode, we’ll answer that question, then briefly explore the anatomy and history of rice, dive into beautiful Asian folklore of rice, and I’ll share my adventure hiking through the stunning terraced rice fields of northern Vietnam.
Whether you’re a rice lover or a flower enthusiast, this episode is full of charm and discovery! 🌼
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2 Sept 2024
Banana Magic: Myths, Flowers, and Flavors!
Flora Lore is a podcast about flowers!
In this episode, we're peeling back the layers on Banana Flowers! Ever wondered if the banana plant is a tree, an herb, or... a berry? I've got the answers! Plus, we’re diving into some wild and wonderful banana folk tales from around the globe. And that's not all—I'll be sharing my tasty adventure in Vietnam, where I discovered and devoured some delicious edible flowers. Tune in for a fruity, floral, and totally fun conversation!
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27 Jul 2024
St. John's Wort
Flora Lore is a podcast about flowers!
I'm your lovely host, Cala B.
This episode is about St. John's Wort. We talk about some sneaky fairy garden tricks to play with the flower, as well as some traditions, and folk tales around the plant throughout history. Is the St. John's Wort the happiest flower? Find out on this episode!
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8 Jul 2024
Welwitschia and Rose of Jericho
Flora Lore is a Podcast About Flowers!
I'm your lovely host, Cala B.
It is a hot and dry summer. So in this episode is about some of the driest and thirstiest plants on the planet! Meet the ancient and wacky Welwitschia, a plant from the Nambib desert. Then, we'll talk about a magic trick. As well as a special little flower called the Rose of Jericho!
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23 Jun 2024
Delightful Dahlias
Flora Lore is a Podcast About Flowers!
I'm your lovely host, Cala B.
This episode is about Dahlias and a few other important things such as:
- Is there such a thing as a BLUE Dahlia?!
- The very important variety, "Beep Beep" variety
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21 Jun 2024
Flowers in Latvian Summer Solstice Celebrations
Flora Lore is a Podcast About Flowers!
I'm your lovely host, Cala B.
This episode is about the Latvian summer solstice celebrations Jani (also called Ligo!). We talk about how flowers are used in ceremony, decoration, ritual, and the search for the illusive fern flower!
Fun tangents and weird blips include:
- How to create a base for a flower crown
- A search and replace blip in which I mispronounce "Jani" and attempt to overdub it but it sounds like "YANI!" (I'm new at this, OK?! lol
- A confession, how I wish I could speak dog.
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21 Jun 2024
Victorian Language of Flowers
Flora Lore is a Podcast About Flowers!
I'm your lovely host, Cala B.
This Episode about a few fun things including but not limited to:
- A lady named Lady Mary Montagu
- How she popularize the language of sentimental flower arranging
- The Victorian era of sending coded messages through flowers
- A cool thing called "Tussie Mussies"
- A poem
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