The Plantastic Podcast

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Dr. Noel Kingsbury on Naturalistic Planting Design (#57)

September 05, 2026

DISCOUNT LINK FOR DESIGNING WITH GRASSESDR. NOEL KINGSBURY BIODr. Noel Kingsbury is internationally known as a writer about plants, gardens, and the environment. Best known for promoting a naturalistic approach to planting design, he has written some 25 books on plants and gardens, four in collaboration with Dutch designer Piet Oudolf. He has also written for Gardens Illustrated, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Garden, Hortus, The New York Times, and many other publications.He does pla...

Haven Kiers on Managing Biodiverse Landscapes (#56)

August 23, 2026

HAVEN KIERS BIO Haven Kiers is an associate professor of landscape architecture at UC Davis. She received a BA from Brown University and an MLA from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on urban/suburban landscape projects and their design effectiveness at both the practical (construction and maintenance) and psychological (aesthetic and therapeutic) levels. Through studies that investigate the intersection of reconciliation ecology and aesthetics, her work examines the environmental benefits, t...

Jeff Epping on Creating Great Gravel Gardens (#55)

July 13, 2026

Discount link for The Plant Palette Builder JEFF EPPING BIO Jeff's passion for plants and gardening is reflected in his 35-year career as an award-winning horticulturist and garden designer. During his 28 years as Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, he transformed a lawn-laden landscape into a nationally acclaimed public garden, known for its artistic and innovative, plant-driven designs and ecologically sound gardening techniques. Alongside that role, he also ran his own d...

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How do I get in touch with The Plantastic Podcast?

The Plantastic Podcast is hosted by Jared Barnes. Its publicly listed email is jared@meristemhorticulture.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Plantastic Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Plantastic Podcast: jared@meristemhorticulture.com.

How many listeners does The Plantastic Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Plantastic Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Plantastic Podcast?

The Plantastic Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced horticulturists, landscape designers, pollinator or conservation specialists, botanical educators, and gardening authors with demonstrated professional work, publications, public-garden experience, or recognized expertise. Common among recent guests: Published books or articles; Awards from horticultural or gardening organizations; Leadership of botanical gardens, conservation projects, or ecological initiatives. Recent guests include Jeff Epping, Heather Holm, and Shelby Radcliffe.

How hard is it to get booked on The Plantastic Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Plantastic Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Horticulture, Gardening, Native Plants, Pollinators, and Landscape Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.