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Botany of Desire

Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with the plant world. The program shows how the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato - evolved to satisfy our yearnings.

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Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Racing the Clock: The Dutch Auction

Botany of Desire | Racing the Clock: The Dutch Auction Aalsmeer is the Wall Street of the flower wor... Aalsmeer is the Wall Street of the flower world. (2:42)

  • Duration: 2:42
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | The Botany of Desire: Perspectives from the Arts, Humanities and Sciences

Botany of Desire | The Botany of Desire: Perspectives from the Arts, Humanities and Sciences A panel of professors discusses the interdisc... A panel of professors discusses the interdisciplinary importance of The Botany of Desire. (18:56)

  • Duration: 18:56
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Apples - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Botany of Desire | Apples - Web Extra with Michael Pollan Some additional fascinating historical and bo... Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about apples. (11:51)

  • Duration: 11:51
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Cannabis - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Botany of Desire | Cannabis - Web Extra with Michael Pollan Some additional fascinating historical and bo... Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about cannabis. (4:11)

  • Duration: 4:11
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Potatoes - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Botany of Desire | Potatoes - Web Extra with Michael Pollan Some additional fascinating historical and bo... Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about potatoes. (7:11)

  • Duration: 7:11
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Like A Florist From 100 Years Ago

Botany of Desire | Like A Florist From 100 Years Ago Teresa Sabankaya not only sells antique roses... Teresa Sabankaya not only sells antique roses -- she grows most of her flowers. (6:54)

  • Duration: 6:54
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | How The Delicious Apple Got Its Name

Botany of Desire | How The Delicious Apple Got Its Name The story of a bright red apple that has beco... The story of a bright red apple that has become an American icon. (1:09)

  • Duration: 1:09
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Bringing Back Hard Cider

Botany of Desire | Bringing Back Hard Cider Steven Wood explains the challenges of re-int... Steven Wood explains the challenges of re-introducing a forgotten beverage. (4:44)

  • Duration: 4:44
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Tulips - Web Extra with Michael Pollan

Botany of Desire | Tulips - Web Extra with Michael Pollan Some additional fascinating historical and bo... Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about tulips. (0:00)

  • Duration: 0:00
    Copyright Kikim Media, 2009
    TV Rating: NR

Botany of Desire Botany of Desire | Preview Trailer

Botany of Desire | Preview Trailer Watch the full program Wednesday, 10/28, 9PM Watch the full program Wednesday, 10/28, 9PM (6:15)

  • Duration: 6:15
    Copyright PBS Stage CP Frontline
    TV Rating: NR

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