Cris, Sue, and Amanda attempt to get to their main topic but instead get stuck on Christmas plants. Many other useless facts are to be found in this episode, except our surprise deep-dive into forestry where the ladies discuss useful facts.

42. Working in Horticulture

Nov 10th, 2021 1h 5m

What is it like to work around plants? Sue and Amanda talk about their experiences working in horticulture. Cris unboxes a very special plant that was in no way neglected on her shelf for four months.

41. Pets and Plants

Oct 26th, 2021 1h

Cris, Sue, and Amanda talk about fall prep and what plants you need to think about when you have pets. Oh, and will they ever all agree on how to pronounce 'kalanchoe'?

40. Aging Plants

Oct 14th, 2021 57m 53s

Full disclosure: This was recorded at the end of August, but here we are! Cris, Sue and Amanda do a looooong catchup and then answer the question: How do you tell how old a plant is? Join for laughs and planty fun!

39. Plant Hack Fails

Jun 8th, 2021 1h 4m

Cris, Sue and Amanda make it back into the studio to talk about Plant Hack Fails. But first, the ladies talk about root rot and what you can do about it.

38. Living Walls

May 11th, 2021 1h 3m

Despite all the mic bumping, Cris, Sue, and Amanda unbox Sue's Pon pot then discuss Living Walls large and small. Made up phrases this episode: 'Mass mot' and 'Crooks and nannies'. Enjoy!

37. Drunk & Disorderly Plants

May 4th, 2021 1h 8m

Cris, Sue and Amanda answer listener Stephanie's propagation question, then do some knowledge sharing about plants that are the base for some of our favourite spirits. Content warning: Please note that this episode contains general discussion a

36. Plants That Changed the World Part 2

Apr 27th, 2021 1h 8m

Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss plants that aren't really their favourites, and then share information about more plants that changed the world. From history to birth control to hitting the road, this episode covers all sorts of topics!

35. Indoor Cabinet Greenhouses

Apr 20th, 2021 1h 11m

After discussing ways to grow plants indoors using different methods, Cris, Sue and Amanda get into putting together indoor greenhouses. Straight up great advice in this episode! Also, do you know what a fear of topographical maps is called? Cr

34. Ugly Plants

Apr 13th, 2021 1h

Cris, Sue and Amanda are back on track and discuss the act of hardening off plants as you get ready to send them outdoors for the growing season. Then, the FPP ladies discuss what they feel are ugly plants. But are plants ever really ugly?

33. Plant Quiz With The Cultured Guitarist Podcast

Apr 6th, 2021 1h 1m

We are so sorry for this episode. OK, now that that's out of the way, Cris, Sue and Amanda welcome Al and Kasper from The Cultured Guitarist to take a plant quiz. As far as maturity ratings go, this one's pretty low so if that's your thing put

32. Plants in Movies

Mar 30th, 2021 59m 46s

Cris, Sue and Amanda talk about living in Northern Alberta and its unique sunshine situation. Then, after discussing plants they want to propagate, the ladies review plants in movies. Maybe Amanda cries. You'll have to listen to find out!

31. Edible Plants

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h 2m

OK well to be honest, Cris, Sue and Amanda put the digressive in digressive chatter in this episode. Spring fever has kicked in so the FPP ladies may have some trouble staying on topic (for example, Cris goes down a 5 Minute Craft rabbit hole)

30. Next-Level Growing Plants Indoors

Mar 16th, 2021 1h

Cris, Sue and Amanda go over some finer points of seed starting supplemented by the age-old question: Does fertilizer dumped in your bra increase your cup size? Then, stick around as the ladies take tours of their homes and plants while pointin

29. Plant Things We Used to Do

Mar 9th, 2021 1h 2m

Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss what assumptions people make when they find out you are a plant collector and then dig deep into plant things that they used to do. Again, we are throwing out the adult content warning for this episode. We are feist

28. Weird Plants

Mar 2nd, 2021 58m 26s

The Fancy Plants Podcast ladies are back! In this episode, Cris, Sue & Amanda catch up, talk about starting hot pepper seeds, reveal plants they bring home to die, and discuss three very weird plants. Fair warning: There is some adult-only cont

27. Plant Apps

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 3m

Cris, Sue and Amanda discuss moving plants in the cold Canadian winter, Amanda's garden plans, and then talk about Plant Apps they love or that maybe didn't quite meet expectations.

26. Talking Plants with Sacha Staffanson

Jan 26th, 2021 1h 3m

Cris, Sue and Amanda welcome their friend Sacha on the show to ask some really great questions that the FPP ladies wouldn't think to answer. Included: what's being planted for spring, latest plant losses, and plant nostalgia. Enjoy!

25. Plants That Changed the World

Jan 19th, 2021 1h 5m

The FPP ladies share with you how to fight fungus gnats, discuss how to pronounce 'diatomaceous earth', and then get into some fact sharing about three plants that changed the world.

24. Plant Predictions for 2021

Jan 12th, 2021 1h 3m

We're back! Join Cris, Sue and Amanda as they share their own plant-related goals for the year before making predictions for what will be happening in the plant world in 2021. Also, does Amanda nearly pass out laughing? Yes. Listen in to find o

23. Gifts for Plant Lovers

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 8m

With only one month to go until Christmas Eve, Sue is in the North Pole talking to Santa about great gifts for plant lovers. Join in with Cris, Sue and Amanda to find that perfect gift for the plant fanatic in your life.

22. Newbie Qs with Alix

Nov 17th, 2020 1h 7m

Cris and Amanda welcome Alix to the show as our first 'Newbie Qs' guest. Newish to plants, Alix peppers the hosts with questions that any new plant lover might love to know. The group also plays plant doctor and diagnoses a plant with a sad lea

21. Vivariums with Yves Bernier Part 2

Nov 10th, 2020 1h 7m

Yves is back for Vivariums Part Two! Cris, Sue and Amanda talk with Yves about plants that go great in vivariums, but first the hosts and guests... end up probably owing Santa an apology. We'll let you be the judge of that.

20. Vivariums with Yves Bernier Part 1

Nov 3rd, 2020 58m 50s

What started out as a single episode turned into two! Cris, Sue and Amanda sit down with returning guest Yves Bernier to talk about vivariums for beginners. Also included is who got what new plants, and we welcome our first swearword on the sho

19. The Life of a Plant Spouse with Richard

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 12m

Today's special guest was unceremoniously awoken from slumber and coerced down to the FPP studio by his wife Cris, where, along with hosts Sue and Amanda, he discusses what it's like being a plant spouse. Tune in for advice, negotiation, and la