Our landscapes have many functions; they add beauty to our surroundings, provide a place to recreate, reduce stress, and clean and cool the surrounding environment. They also provide pollen and nectar for pollinators and provide habitat for birds. Keeping It Green is a weekly podcast in which Penn State extension educators talk with ornamental plant professionals and enthusiasts who add beauty and function to our landscapes. Topics will range from design, installation and maintenance, plant selection, pests, and other current horticulture topics.
Season 4 Episode 6 - Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens
Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture and Curator at Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens, joins the podcast to discuss the garden’s collections, ecological work, and community programs. His fascination with big trees began while developing a forestry curriculum as a high school agriculture teacher. Reading about remarkable trees around the world led him to graduate study at Louisiana State University and, ultimately, a career in horticulture and public gardens. Wright describes Jenkins’ woodland s...
6 Jul 2026
Season 4 Episode 5 –with Sandy Feather, Penn State Extension
In this special episode of Keeping It Green, the podcast team welcomes co-host Sandy Feather as a guest to celebrate her 29.5-year career with Penn State Extension. Sandy reflected on her journey from journalism to a horticulture educator role, discussed key industry challenges such as oak wilt, spotted lanternfly, and recent weather impacts, and shared her thoughts on trends, including native plants and sustainability. She also spoke about the importance of mentoring the next generation of g...
14 May 2026
Season 4 Episode 4 –with Jeremy Webber, Ornamental Crop Team Manager of Koppert Biological Systems US
How does a kid who once dreamed of becoming a professional lifeguard while growing up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina end up as a leader in biological pest control? Join the Green Industry podcast team as we sit down with Jeremy Webber to hear his story. After starting his career as a nursery grower, Jeremy joined Koppert more than 15 years ago and worked his way up to a national manager role, leading a team that helps growers implement integrated pest management using beneficial insects, mit...
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
5,912,473
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
18
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
67
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