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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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Full episodes
10 VIDEOS
Tulips - Web Extra with Michael Pollan
5:39
Air Date 10/03/09
The Botany of Desire: Perspectives from the Arts, Humanities and Sciences
18:56
Air Date 10/03/09
Like A Florist From 100 Years Ago
6:54
Air Date 10/03/09
Apples - Web Extra with Michael Pollan
11:51
Air Date 10/03/09
How The Delicious Apple Got Its Name
1:09
Air Date 10/03/09
Cannabis - Web Extra with Michael Pollan
4:11
Air Date 10/03/09
Bringing Back Hard Cider
4:44
Air Date 10/03/09
Racing the Clock: The Dutch Auction
2:42
Air Date 10/03/09
Potatoes - Web Extra with Michael Pollan
7:11
Air Date 10/03/09
Preview Trailer
6:15
Air Date 08/20/09
