Botany of Desire RSS feed for PBS programming.http://video.pbs.orgen-ushttp://video.pbs.orgSun, 19 May 2013 19:34:02 -0400Sun, 19 May 2013 19:34:02 -0400http://video.pbs.org/video/2178721045/Based on the best-selling book by Michael Pollan, who appears in the program, this special looks at the complex human-plant relationship. Frances McDormand narrates. 12/27/11http://video.pbs.org/video/2178721045/12/20/2011Airs Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesFoodFoodHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryHome & How-ToHome & How-ToCookingCookingGardeningGardeningHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentHealthHealthPotatoesPotatoesControlControlTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCannabisCannabisIntoxicationIntoxicationPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283872815/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, seen from the plants' point of view. The program shows how four familiar species -- the apple, the tulip, cannabis and the potato -- evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283872815/03/15/2011This special takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with...nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodHome & How-ToHome & How-ToGardeningGardeningScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentPotatoesPotatoesControlControlTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCannabisCannabisIntoxicationIntoxicationFull EpisodeFull EpisodeEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283863020/Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about apples that didn't make it into the documentary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283863020/09/14/2010Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about apples.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283861055/Steven Wood explains the challenges of re-introducing Americans to a forgotten beverage with an elegant history.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283861055/09/14/2010Steven Wood explains the challenges of re-introducing a forgotten beverage.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283863040/Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about cannabis that didn't make it into the documentary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283863040/09/14/2010Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about cannabis.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentCannabisCannabisIntoxicationIntoxicationCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283858908/The story of a bright red apple that has become an American icon.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283858908/09/14/2010The story of a bright red apple that has become an American icon.nrHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283844986/Teresa Sabankaya not only sells antique roses -- she grows most of the flowers in her shop.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283844986/09/14/2010Teresa Sabankaya not only sells antique roses -- she grows most of her flowers.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283863050/Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about potatoes that didn't make it into the documentary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283863050/09/14/2010Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about potatoes.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentPotatoesPotatoesControlControlCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283843915/Aalsmeer is the Wall Street of the flower world, where prices are set in a descending-bid system known as "the Dutch auction."http://video.pbs.org/video/1283843915/09/14/2010Aalsmeer is the Wall Street of the flower world.nrHome & How-ToHome & How-ToGardeningGardeningNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283853952/A panel of professors from UC Berkeley discusses the interdisciplinary importance of The Botany of Desire.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283853952/09/14/2010A panel of professors discusses the interdisciplinary importance of The Botany of Desire.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentPotatoesPotatoesControlControlTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyApplesApplesSweetnessSweetnessCannabisCannabisIntoxicationIntoxicationSegmenthttp://video.pbs.org/video/1283863030/Some fascinating historical and botanical facts about tulips that didn't make it into the documentary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1283863030/09/14/2010Some additional fascinating historical and botanical facts about tulips.nrHome & How-ToHome & How-ToGardeningGardeningScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTulipsTulipsBeautyBeautyCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1220836827/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 -- seen from the plants' point of view. 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