This week on Plants & Beats, we bring you “A Lo-fi Christmas” — a special uninterrupted mix of nostalgic, soulful holiday beats by Aloefi, recorded live with analog warmth and a room full of love. Just cozy textures, crackling ambiance, and that deep December stillness meant to elevate your sense of connection and belonging.

🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell)

🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, Tiktok: @aloefianime)

In this special episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell and guest host Chris Lindstrom from the Lunchadoor Postcast Network go live from the re-grand opening of Stem, a gift and plant shop at 806 Monroe Avenue in Rochester NY, to sit down with owner Kerynn Laraby. Together, they explore the power of houseplants to transform space and spirit, Kerynn’s journey as a small business owner, and what it takes to grow roots in a community. Backed by a lo-fi soundtrack from Aloefi, this episode is a celebration of local life and green beginnings.

Interview starts at aroun 10:00

🪴 Live from Stem’s re-grand opening

💬 Guest: Kerynn Laraby, owner of Stem (IG:@stem_rochester)

🎙 Hosted by Rob Bell (@byrobbell) & Chris Lindstrom (@foodabouttown)

🎼 Music by Aloefi (@al0efi)

In Episode 13 of Plants & Beats, we dig into the wisdom of strawberries—how to know when it’s time to pull, replant, and start fresh. We explore the science behind natural crop defenses and how modern gene editing is helping bring resilience back to the plants we rely on. Paired with another lo-fi mix by Aloefi and reflection from Rob Bell on the importance of changing environments to unlock growth.

🎧 New episodes every Friday

🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell)

🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, TikTok: @aloefianime)