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Vikram Baliga

The Plant Prof, himself. Vikram is a professor who oversees the Texas Tech Horticultural Labs and Gardens. He also hosts In the Grow with Rachel Boyd, as well as his own podcast, Planthropology.

  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're myth-busting. We weed out which garden myths hold truth and which are pure bologna.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we’re joined by Karl McDonald of Meraki Meadows to talk all about saffron, and how his family is growing it right here in West Texas!
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're celebrating St. Patrick's day with Plants of Ireland. We talk about the history of ancient Irish forests, shamrocks versus clovers, and more. Music - "A Barrel Of Knives - Young Waters-Tone Rowe's - Leg Of The Duck" by Roger Landes
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we pick up where we left off last week in our conversation with Nick Nowicki of Good Earth Recycling.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we sit down with Nick Nowicki of Good Earth Recycling. In part one of our chat we talk about the process of recycling materials and how through business we can make a global impact.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we discuss starting seeds indoors, including advice on how and why you should consider it.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we’re bringing you basic house plant care with an overview of lighting, soil, and watering.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we're celebrating Valentine's Day. We're talking about flower arrangements and how chocolate is made.
  • Hello Plant People! We’re back for a new season of in the grow starting with an episode on Christmas leftovers! What? No, not food, we’re talking about plants you may have been gifted this holiday season. We’ve got tips on care and more. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to get In the Grow.
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're finishing up the season with a fun episode exploring the in-game flora of Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and their real-world counterparts. We mentioned possibly doing a second part, but life happens, so we will wrap the season here and return in February to help get your gardens growing. Happy winter to you all!