Welcome to Among the Jungle Podcast hosted by botanist, horticulturist and environmental activist, Shii Kaina. With years over a decade of experience in the field and a deep passion for the natural world, Shii is your guide to unlocking the secrets of natural biophilic design, plant care, organic gardening, sustainable living and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Among the Jungle Podcast will help you deepen your connection with the earth and live in reciprocit ...
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Worldwide Reforestation One Tree at a Time with Diana from OneTreePlanted
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In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we plant trees around the world with Diana Chaplin from one of my most beloved non-profit organizations: OneTreePlanted, as she teaches us about biodiversity, rebuilding forests and starting your eco journey right where you are. With our own two hands and one seed at a time, we can change the world! Today…
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Foraging with the Seasons + Living Intentionally with Miss Wondersmith
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In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey to the high dessert of Idaho and beyond viewing the world through the lens of wonder with Miss Wondersmith, as we explore the benefits of foraging and how it can lead you down a magical path of deepening your relationship with the wild kingdom. Today we will experience: 1) Viewing the world thr…
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How to Host a Plant Swap In-Person + Online with Michelle Faught
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In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey to the Sunshine State to learn the art of “Hosting a Plant Swap” with Michelle Faught of Tampa Bae Plants in Florida. She walks us through the simple steps to follow when planning a plant swap, and how the concepts can be adapted to work online as well. Join us for a fun conversation! Today we …
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The Fascinating World of Fungi, Mycelium, Mushrooms & Yeast with Dr. Gordon Walker
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In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we join in the journey of Dr. Gordon Walker as he takes us from California to New Zealand and back, on a magical journey of fungi, mycelium and yeast and its potent potential to revolutionize the world of wine and beer as well as reestablish a healthy ecosystem across the planet. If you love beer, wine, f…
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Connecting to Plants and Nature Through the Magic of Storytelling with Samantha Rose
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“Tell a story for the sake of joy, and fun, and wonder, and awe... Bring on the joy! Bring back the joy at this time we are living... we need that spark, that magic, that awe to see through the childlike lens." -Samantha Rose In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey from Australia to England with ceremonial storyteller, Samantha Rose,…
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Houseplants as a Stepping Stone to Sustainability with Nick Cutsumpas
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“Having plants was the stepping stone I needed to say: ‘How can I reevaluate every little aspect of my life?'" -Nick Cutsumpas In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey from NYC to LA with Nick Cutsumpas, also known as "Farmer Nick" to discover how the plant path has lead him down a path of sustainability and how plants inspire us to l…
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Plant Music Sound Bath for People, Plants and Pets
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Episode 019: Peace Lily Sound Bath for You & Your Houseplants "Remember there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. " -Shii Kaina (Originally by Scott Adams) In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast, we journey to the magical and joyous world of plants as we immerse ourselves and our plant f…
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How to Select the BEST Houseplants when Plant Shopping
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Episode 018: Shopping Tips for Healthier Home & Garden Plants "Anything we bring inside influences and effects everything else in our home ecosystem. This is our sacred space. If we surround ourselves with vibrant healthy beings, we can thrive as well." -Shii Kaina In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey to the wonderful and magical …
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Vegan Cactus Leather and Sustainability in Fashion and Business with Desserto
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Episode 017: Sustainability in Fashion + Eco-Conscious Business "Think sustainability in the following terms: Environmental preservation, Animal Preservation, Health of everybody in the value chain of your product and make sure the practices are aligned with human rights (including everyone you work with)" -Marte In this Episode of Among the Jungle…
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Pets & Houseplants: Plant Toxicity in Cats and Dogs
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Episode 016: Plant Toxicity in Cats & Dogs "I encourage you to become more mindful of your home and garden ecosystem and all the ways in which we can make it safer and healthier for all." -Shii Kaina In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey to the wonderful world of pets where we uncover what plants are safe to bring into our home and…
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Learning to Communicate with Plants with Fay Johnstone
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Episode #015: Communicating with the Plant Kingdom "Human beings are so creative and imaginative and intelligent that I believe that we can create amazing things to connect us to the natural world." -Fay Johnstone In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we join Fay Johnstone, Author of 'Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing" as we journey to the g…
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Making Natural Watercolor Ink with Plants, Foraged Materials & Kitchen Scraps with Tanya Val
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Episode #014: Making Natural Watercolor Ink with Plants, Foraged Materials & Kitchen Scraps "The beauty of natural ink making for me is that it is alive, because it is nature." -Tanya Val In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we re-visit Alaska to chat with Tanya Val, Natural Ink Artist and Owner, of our beloved local plant shop: "That Feelin…
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Music of the Plants: Giving Plants a Voice with Aninga Striano
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Episode #013: Tuning in to the Music of the Plant World "Plants are in this moment, what we could be in the future." -Aninga Striano In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we join Aninga of "Music of the Plants" as we journey to Damanhur, Italy to discover a vibrant community conducting on-going research on how we communicate with plants, spec…
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Lunar Gardening: Learning to Plant with the Moon
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Episode 012: Using the Lunar Cycle to Increase Planting Success "There is a phase of the moon for all of your gardening activities, so this is a philosophy of working with instead of against, nature." -Shii Kaina In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey outside our atmosphere and into the cosmos to discover how the moon and planets af…
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Connect, Move & Meditate with Plants with Brittany Gowan
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Episode #011: Connect, Move & Meditate with Plants "I definitely think it's a powerful resource for all of us right now to tap into seeing how nature is growing back in the spring and how we can grow back from this." -Brittany Gowan In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we join Brittany Gowan owner of Pause with Plants as we journey to the BI…
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Plant Care & Self Care: Practices to Help You THRIVE alongside your jungle
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Episode 010: Care Practices to THRIVE alongside your jungle "We are basically houseplants with more complicated emotions." -Shii Kaina In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey deeper into our very own lives to uncover the connection between plant care and personal care. We will discover new tools to improve our daily lives, and the li…
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Sacred Geometry of Plants with Terisa Brenna
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Episode 009: A Scientific & Spiritual Look at the Natural World “Today I'm here to tell you that it is 100% scientific and abundant in the world we live in, now and forever. It's right under our noses and in our homes. In our very houseplants and gardens.” -Terisa Brenna In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow Terisa Brenna, Conscious…
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Houseplants of the Outback: Australia's Exotic Flora and Endemic Houseplants
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Episode 008: Australia's Exotic Flora and Endemic Houseplants "Being isolated for millions of years allowed the evolution of strange new life to take place" -Shii Kaina In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we journey to the Outback where we discover how Australia's flora and fauna have adapted to one of the most extreme climates in the world…
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Bonsai for Beginners: Exploring the Art & Discipline of Bonsai with Mike Lane
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Episode 003: Exploring the Art & Discipline of Bonsai "Bonsai is unique in that it is a partnership with both the plant and the person, the art cannot thrive without the other." -Mike Lane In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow bonsai artist & instructor Mike Lane down the old winding road of bonsai to fully explore it both as an art…
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Living Walls, Preserved Moss and the Benefits of Greening our Spaces with Amanda Goldberg
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Episode 007: Living Walls, Preserved Moss Paintings & the Benefits of Greening our Work & Home Spaces "Truly, if you just follow what you are passionate about regardless of what you think it is going to lead you to, you'll get there, the roads will converge at some point." -Amanda Goldberg In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow the j…
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PlantStraws: Self-Watering Plants and Managing Houseplants while Traveling with Elin Fyhr
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Episode 006: Low-Maintenance Plant Watering & How to Manage Houseplants When Traveling "DREAM BIG, and start a flower garden." -Elin Fyhr In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we travel overseas to Stockholm Sweden with architectural engineer and plant lover, Elin Fyhr, on her journey to create "Plant Straws". Whether you are prone to wanderl…
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Botanical Illustration & Natural Science with Kelsey Nollette
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Episode 005: Natural Science & Botanical Illustration "Find what excites you, something that keeps you awake at night, something that gives you that feedback of things you could accomplish- and do it!" -Kelsey Nollette In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow the journey of botanical artist and illustrator Kelsey Nollette, based in Sea…
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Third Generation Nursery Growers & Pink Princess Philodendron with Shane Maloy
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Episode 004: Third Generation Nursery Growers & Pink Princess Philodendron "Don't let the negativity of whats happening (i.e. negative plant experience) pull you away from the beauty of whats unfolding before you and don't let it discourage you from buying the plant again." -Shane Maloy In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow the thre…
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Building Plant Community in Alaska with Brook Beveridge
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Episode 002: Inspiring Conservation & Community "Plants can't always be flowering, they have cycles [like the ALL of us]" -Brook Beveridge In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we have our first guest joining us- alaskan local and botanical enthusiast Brook Beveridge! We are exploring the inspiring ways to participate in local and global comm…
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How I Became a Botanist with Shii Kaina
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Episode 001: Birth to Botanist "Your potential is exponential when your soul is set on fire!" -Shii Kaina Ever wondered what it's like to be a Botanist? How do you even get a job working with plants? Where do you work? What kind of jobs can you find? In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we get to know your host, Shii Kaina. We'll explore my …
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Episode 000: Plant Care leads to Planet Care "In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." -Baba Dioum WE HAVE LIFT OFF!! This is the Launch Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast with botanist and host, Shii Kaina, and we are diving into what you can expect from …
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