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Podcast: Finding Genius Podcast
Episode: Cultivating The Future: Horticulture Insights From Kim Shearer At The Morton Arboretum
Description: In this episode, we are joined by Kim Shearer, MS, the Director of Collections and Curator at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. As an expert in trees, shrubs, and selective breeding, Kim strives to make the Arboretum’s mission a reality: to make the world a greener, healthier, and more beautiful place… In order to keep the Arboretum thriving, Kim works to introduce plants with broad adaptability, disease resistance, and pest resistance. By exploring the intricacies of plant survival in controlled settings, Kim and her team specialize in cultivating breathtaking environments for others to enjoy and educ...