Native Plants, Healthy Planet
Native Plants, Healthy Planet is hosted by Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick and published by Bleav with Pinelands Nursery. The show interviews ecologists, restorationists and native plant specialists about ecosystem problems. It has 337 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 87 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged ecology listeners who garden with native plants and buy with intent
- 337 episodes with weekly releases since 2020 build a long-running library.
- Apple Podcasts shows 348 ratings averaging 4.9 stars.
- Interviews with ecologists and native plant specialists suit expert-led, credible messaging.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, segment-based
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Pinelands NurseryBleav
- Categories promoted
- native plants, nursery retail
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Pinelands Nursery and Bleav, which are the show's own publishers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover native plants and ecology with no flags; the feed sets explicit to 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/native-plants-healthy-planet/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1500442697 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/wsnMIVIk |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Buzz - Yes, It's Getting Bigger! | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 13 min |
| The Forest Year with Ethan Tapper | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 41 min |
| The Buzz - Is the Choice Yours? | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 27 min |
| Live from Mt. Cuba Center Ecology in Motion Native Warm Season Grasses | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 18 min |
| The Buzz - A Glimmer of Hope | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 19 min |
| Exploring The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.
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About Native Plants, Healthy Planet
Native Plants, Healthy Planet is a podcast hosted by Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick and published by Bleav with Pinelands Nursery. Each episode interviews ecologists, restoration practitioners and native plant specialists about habitat, conservation and the ecosystem problems they study, according to the show description on the feed and the Bleav show page. The show has 337 episodes released weekly, with a median length of roughly 87 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 348 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. That audience is likely to be gardeners, land managers and conservation-minded adults, though this is an estimate.
No third-party sponsors appear in the feed. The show is published by its own organizations, Pinelands Nursery and Bleav. On Starbooked, an estimated mid-roll host-read ad is priced at $40 to $200 per episode, which suits native plant nurseries, garden product brands and land-care services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Native Plants, Healthy Planet can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Native Plants, Healthy Planet
How much does Native Plants, Healthy Planet charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and the show's rate card.
What is Native Plants, Healthy Planet about?
The show interviews ecologists, restoration practitioners and native plant specialists about habitat, conservation and ecosystem challenges. It releases weekly episodes with a median length of about 87 minutes.
How do I contact Native Plants, Healthy Planet about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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