Ferns are not only some of the oldest plants on the planet, but they’re also some of the most interesting. The Staghorn Fern, named after its antler-like leaves, is no exception. In our final bonus episode of the summer, discover how it grows and works in colonies and its favorite kind of food. 

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Ferns are not only some of the oldest plants on the planet, but they’re also some of the most interesting. The Staghorn Fern, named after its antler-like leaves, is no exception. In our final bonus episode of the summer, discover how it grows and works in colonies and its favorite kind of food. For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: A Clever Plant Worthy of a Wall Mount

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As the summer begins to wind down, we’re thinking about our favorite way to keep and preserve the garden’s bounty: pickling! From fermentation methods that help your gut to Kool-Aid Pickle recipes, we’re sharing some of our favorite facts about pickling and pickles themselves. It may even inspire you to try a peanut butter and pickle sandwich in the process. 

For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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As the summer begins to wind down, we’re thinking about our favorite way to keep and preserve the garden’s bounty: pickling! From <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fermented-foods-for-better-gut-health-2018051613841">fermentation methods that help your gut</a> to <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a30200567/kool-aid-pickles-recipe/">Kool-Aid Pickle recipes</a>, we’re sharing some of our favorite facts about pickling and pickles themselves. It may even inspire you to try a peanut butter and pickle sandwich in the process. For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Fermented Cabbage, Pickle Parades and More Favorite Facts about Pickles 

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Plants are pretty amazing things, and each seems to have its own special talents and abilities. But what about a plant that brings itself back to life after years without water? This bonus episode, we’re sharing incredible facts about the resurrection fern, a plant that plays dead during drought and bounces back to life once it’s watered again. 

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Plants are pretty amazing things, and each seems to have its own special talents and abilities. But what about a plant that brings itself back to life after years without water? This bonus episode, we’re sharing incredible facts about the resurrection fern, a plant that plays dead during drought and bounces back to life once it’s watered again.  For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: The Plant that Never Dies

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We’ve seen a lot of extreme weather this summer, from high winds and flooding to record breaking heat and drought. In this bonus episode, Mangesh is giving you tips for protecting your plants and garden through the various types of weather phenomena you may experience wherever you live. 

For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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We’ve seen a lot of extreme weather this summer, from high winds and flooding to record breaking heat and drought. In this bonus episode, Mangesh is giving you tips for protecting your plants and garden through the various types of weather phenomena you may experience wherever you live. For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Protecting your Garden Through Extreme Weather

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What do potholes, abandoned train tunnels, ball gowns, and the depths of the ocean have in common? In this bonus episode, Mangesh explores some of the most interesting and unusual places people have grown vegetable gardens! That's right—no matter the space, planting the garden of your dreams is always possible!

For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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What do potholes, abandoned train tunnels, ball gowns, and the depths of the ocean have in common? In this bonus episode, Mangesh explores some of the most interesting and unusual places people have grown vegetable gardens! That's right—no matter the space, planting the garden of your dreams is always possible!For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Gardens Everywhere!

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We’re taking a summer field trip to Governors Island in New York City for this special bonus episode. We learn about the green ways the island is keeping the invasive plant species in check (with sheep!) and discover the incredible lavender fields growing different species of lavender. 

For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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We’re taking a summer field trip to Governors Island in New York City for this special bonus episode. We learn about the green ways the island is keeping the invasive plant species in check (with sheep!) and discover the incredible lavender fields growing different species of lavender. For information on how to get your own garden growing this summer, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."  Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Finding Lavender and Sheep on Governors Island

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In this bonus episode, Mangesh is beating the heat this summer with a field trip to a plant nursery as he searches for a new house plant. Listen and discover the plant diversity and expertise of local garden and plant centers. Plus, learn about the surprising polka dot plant Mangesh takes home. 

For more information, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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In this bonus episode, Mangesh is beating the heat this summer with a field trip to a plant nursery as he searches for a new house plant. Listen and discover the plant diversity and expertise of local garden and plant centers. Plus, learn about the surprising polka dot plant Mangesh takes home. For more information, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."  Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Plant Nursery Rhymes and Games

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We’re using this summer as an opportunity to dig into composting. We’ve heard a lot about this soil-enriching organic matter over the past two seasons, but there’s still a lot to learn about the science of compost and how you can actually get started in your own backyard. In this bonus episode, Mango gets insights from compost experts Cary Oshins and Tera Lewandowski. Cary is the Associate Director of the US Composting Council and Tera is a Senior Scientist at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. 

For more helpful tips on composting, check out BonniePlants.com. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."

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We’re using this summer as an opportunity to dig into composting. We’ve heard a lot about this soil-enriching organic matter over the past two seasons, but there’s still a lot to learn about the science of compost and how you can actually get started in your own backyard. In this bonus episode, Mango gets insights from compost experts Cary Oshins and Tera Lewandowski. Cary is the Associate Director of the <a href="https://www.compostingcouncil.org/">US Composting Council</a> and Tera is a Senior Scientist at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. For more helpful tips on composting, check out <a href="https://bonnieplants.com/gardening/what-is-compost/">BonniePlants.com</a>. Your friends at <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro</a> are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Composting with Tera Lewandowski and Cary Oshins

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In this summer bonus episode, we’re celebrating Pride and speaking with Jayne Henson, founder of TransGenerational Farm in New York. Our host Mangesh Hattikudur learns about Jayne’s journey to starting her own farm and how she has made it her mission to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community in agriculture and grow produce through “responsible regenerative practices.” You can follow TransGenerational Farm on Instagram @transgenerationalfarm for more updates. 

For more information on gardening and plant care, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." 

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In this summer bonus episode, we’re celebrating Pride and speaking with Jayne Henson, founder of <a href="https://www.transgenerational-farm.com/">TransGenerational Farm </a>in New York. Our host Mangesh Hattikudur learns about Jayne’s journey to starting her own farm and how she has made it her mission to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community in agriculture and grow produce through “responsible regenerative practices.” You can follow TransGenerational Farm on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/transgenerationalfarm/">@transgenerationalfarm</a> for more updates. For more information on gardening and plant care, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Growing Food and Community with Jayne Henson

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As part of our summer bonus series, we’re sharing our interview with Scott Cain, founder of Boys with Plants. Host Mangesh Hattikudur spoke with Scott earlier this year and learned about how the popular Instagram account @Boyswithplants began and how the Plant Daddy movement has fostered an online community of men who love plants. 

For more helpful tips on gardening and plant care, check out the Miracle-Gro Website. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."

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As part of our summer bonus series, we’re sharing our interview with Scott Cain, founder of <a href="https://www.boyswithplants.com/">Boys with Plants</a>. Host Mangesh Hattikudur spoke with Scott earlier this year and learned about how the popular Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boyswithplants/">@Boyswithplants</a> began and how the Plant Daddy movement has fostered an online community of men who love plants. For more helpful tips on gardening and plant care, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff."Follow Humans Growing Stuff on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumansGrowingStuff/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humansgrowingstuff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/growingstuffpod?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Summer Bonus Episode: Men and Their Plants with Scott Cain

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Gardening is about more than just roots and leaves, it’s about human connection, successes and failures, moments of mindfulness and growing some good. This is the most delightfully human podcast about plants you’ll ever listen to! Hosted by Mangesh Hattikudur and collaboration between iHeartMedia and you by your friends at Miracle-Gro “Humans Growing Stuff” is a show about growing and gardening for everyone. We’ll share sweetly inspiring stories, tips and tricks to nurture your plant addiction and just enough science to make you sound like an expert! So join us as we dig into “Humans Growing Stuff.”

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