Best Urban Horticulture Podcasts (2024)

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What is your favorite tool in the craft of urban landscaping and horticulture? 25:54

14d ago25:54

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Have you ever thought intimately about the tools you use? The selection, care, and purpose of each tool? This deep thought is a sign of someone who is passionate about their work. In this recurring episode we highlight the importance of paying attention to the details in the craft of urban horticulture. The passionate always optimizes their process…

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Why are indoor landscapes important - Part 1 46:19

12h ago46:19

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In this recurring episode we sit down with professionals in our field to hear their perspective on the importance of indoor landscapes and horticulture in the built environment. We are joined by Liana Hutcheon and Jack Harris from the John Mini Distinctive Landscapes team. Together their experience working on interior landscapes is just shy of 50 y…

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373-The Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold’s Conservation Philosophy 1:01:20

2d ago1:01:20

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Aldo Leopold is considered to be one of the most consequential conservationists of the 20th century. In his posthumously published book “A Sand County Almanac,” he put forward the “land ethic” — the idea that the fates of humans and land are intertwined. To talk about Leopold’s influence on the conservation movement, joining me on the podcast this …

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Tree Health and Care: Expert Arborist Insights on Disease Prevention and Managing Urban Development Impacts 1:01:24

4d ago1:01:24

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Send us a Text Message. Join Justin Berg, President of Purple Care, for an in-depth exploration of tree health and care. This informative episode features special guest speaker John Tomlinson, Master Arborist with Southern Charm. Our expert arborist delves into the intricate science of tree physiology, pathology, and ecology, offering valuable insi…

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Erin Presley on Making Gardens Relatable to All (#31) 1:18:50

8d ago1:18:50

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ERIN PRESLEY BIO A lifelong Wisconsin girl, Erin Presley grew up in the rural center of the state and has a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked as a boots-on-the-ground gardener for more than two decades, both in the private sector and as a horticulturist at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison…

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The future urban consumer - part 2 (SITK)

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Join us for the latest insights from a comprehensive global study on consumer preferences, following up on our initial Future Urban Consumer podcast from October last year. Understanding consumer attitudes is crucial when developing new food technologies and farming systems. Plant & Food Research's Future Urban Consumer programme delves into how co…

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372-Groundcover Solutions for Difficult Spaces and Turf Lawn Reduction 45:32

9d ago45:32

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Groundcover plants require far less maintenance than a turfgrass lawn and can also offer erosion control and ecological services, among many other benefits. To discuss groundcover solutions to lawn troubles, joining me this week is Kathy Jentz, author of “Groundcover Revolution.” Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your B…

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Plant Hacks with The Chocolate Botanist 39:52

10d ago39:52

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Today, we're diving into a topic that’s ever-present on social media: plant hacks. Our society has become quite obsessed with hacks as our lives become busier and more complicated. You've probably seen the myriad of hacks from spreading cinnamon on plants to adding eggshells to soil to help your plants flourish. These quick tips and tricks promise …

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June Minisode: Creating A Climate Resilient Garden + 5 Questions With Maggie & Dave + A Farm To Table Chocolatier! 45:21

14d ago45:21

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Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to our full-length episodes with guest interviews and more. This month we interview UK gardening author & journalist, Kim Stoddart about her new book The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food in a Changing Climate. Learn more about our listener call-in, Ursula by visiting Disset Chocolate.…

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371-Climate Change-Resilient Gardening, with Kim Stoddart 55:41

17d ago55:41

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Extreme temperatures, drought and flooding are all becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, creating new challenges for gardeners. To explain how to gird a garden for the effects of a warming planet, joining me on the podcast this week is Kim Stoddart, who literally wrote the book — two books, in fact — on climate change-resilient g…

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370-Bird-Friendly Gardening, with Jen McGuinness 55:10

23d ago55:10

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Of the many reasons to garden, the presence of beautiful and interesting birds is among the most delightful. To explain how to make your garden bird-friendly, joining me on the podcast this week is Jen McGuinness, aka Frau Zinnie, the author of “Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape.” Podcast Links fo…

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WTF Is a Garden 7:59

25d ago7:59

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Welcome to the Black In The Garden Podcast, where Black culture and horticulture intersect in fascinating and unexpected ways. In this episode, Colah B. Tawkin delves into a seemingly simple yet profound question: WTF is a garden? From vibrant flowers to healing plants, and from meditative spaces to community green projects, we explore the multifac…

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Exploring agritech with Brendan O’Connell (PPF)

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In this episode of People | Planet | Food, Roger Robson-Williams speaks with Brendan O’Connell, Chief Executive of AgritechNZ, to discuss the role of agritech in creating a healthier, fairer, and more environmentally friendly food system. Brendan shares his perspective on what agritech is, how it can help, and how AgritechNZ supports a diverse rang…

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Why are outdoor urban landscapes important - Part 1 37:22

1M ago37:22

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This is our first installment exploring the importance of outdoor urban landscapes. This will be a recurring conversation where we sit down with professionals in our field to understand their perspective on the importance of outdoor landscapes and horticulture in cities. In this episode, we are joined by Keith Behringer and Phil Adams from the John…

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369-Essential Things to Know About Poison Ivy-Encore Presentation 55:14

1M ago55:14

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About 80% of the population is allergic to the oily resin urushiol, the compound found in poison ivy that causes dermatitis — a burning, itching rash. Reactions to poison ivy range from mild to life-threatening, and I am among those who have ended up in the ER due to poison ivy exposure. As this three-leaved menace is in its peak season, I am revis…

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Flipping the Script: Innovative Approaches to Traditional Pest Control 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Send us a Text Message. Join host Justin Berg, President of Purple Care, and Robert Stults, Certified Technician and Licensed Pest Management Professional, as they delve into the sophisticated ideologies of pest control management. In this enlightening series, "Lawn Therapy: The Purple Care Podcast," we challenge traditional practices by emphasizin…

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Gary Lewis on Ground Covers for Every Garden (#30) 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

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GARY LEWIS BIO Gary Lewis has had a life-long interest in plants and gardening. His retail and mail order nursery, Phoenix Perennials, located in Richmond, BC, offers more than 5000 different plants. Gary authored The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape and has written for…

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Dion Mundy: new tech for the vine doctor (SLFM)

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New technologies are essential in helping scientists and growers combat vine diseases in vineyards. This week, podcaster and data scientist Tom Moore interviews vine doctor Dion Mundy about his latest research on plant disease monitoring, disease identification, and modelling for future climate changes. Dion was one of our first interviews on Scige…

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368-Tips for Controlling Deer and Other Nuisance Wildlife-Encore Presentation 58:10

1M ago58:10

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Controlling deer is a challenge for many gardeners, whether they have ornamental gardens or are raising vegetables, not to mention rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, moles and voles. To explore the most effective ways to control nuisance wildlife, I spoke with wildlife damage management specialist Marne Titchenell, who shared her advice on w…

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We Really Need to Talk About Eartha M. M. White 46:13

1M ago46:13

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Soil Cousins, it's story time! Today we're diving into the extraordinary life and legacy of Eartha Mary Magdalene White, an American humanitarian whose multifaceted career spanned education, business, and community activism. Eartha's passion for agriculture played a pivotal role in her philanthropic efforts to address food insecurity and nourish he…

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Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in the urban landscape - Part 1 45:28

1M ago45:28

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This is our first conversation in a series of episodes that explore the balance of aesthetics, sustainability and functionality in urban landscapes. We sit down with professionals in our field to understand how they balance these three considerations. The design, construction and maintenance of urban landscapes must consider the intended function, …

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May Minisode: Celebrating Pride Month Through A Horticultural Lens + Growing Pineapple In Zone 3 (?!) 34:02

1M ago34:02

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Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to our May full-length episode with two guest interviews, covering the topic of Pride and the paralells between our 2SLGBTQI+ community and the garden. Full episode show notes are available here on our website.By The Grow Guide

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367-How to Maintain Your Ultimate Gardening Tool, Your Body, with Movement Expert Katy Bowman 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Of all the tools you use in the garden, your body is the most important, and maintaining it is pivotal. To explain how gardeners can make small changes in their gardening routines to protect and strengthen their bodies, movement expert Katy Bowman joins me on the podcast this week. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your…

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Let’s Get Black Too Earth with special guest Michela Williams 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Soil cousins! Today, we explore the transformative power of community engagement and environmental stewardship. Our special guest is Michela Williams, the visionary founder of Black Too Earth. Black Too Earth is leading the charge in changing the narrative around volunteerism, particularly within the context of Black farming, the benefits of eating…

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Romanian bodies, Irish berries: Migrant horticultural work through the lens of cheapness 16:26

2M ago16:26

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Irish horticulture is heavily reliant on seasonal migrant workers, who are especially vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. With PhD researcher Rebecca Vining, this podcast uses the case study of Romanian-Irish labour migration to identify how this exploitation has been built into the global agri-food system. By applying a "world-ecology" approach,…

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Fast Fashion in Ghana and Kenya: The Lived Disaster of Capitalism’s Devaluation of Life 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Fast fashion illustrates the social and environmental disasters that lie in the wake of capitalism’s ever-increasing hunger for profits. Everything in the path to profit is devalued and made disposable: environment, place, and people. The experiences of secondhand clothes traders in Ghana and Kenya are the lived reality of this devaluation in pract…

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Eclipsed Horizons: The Lingering Shadows of the Bhopal Disaster 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Immerse yourself in the shadowy world of environmental injustice and the terrifying reality of "slow violence". Together with Master's student in Environmental Psychology, Elena Jordan, we explore how overlooked forms of harm, such as those caused by environmental change, gradually unfold over time and escape immediate notice. Elena sheds light on …

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Unseen Struggles: Environmental Racism and the Irish Traveller Community 19:18

2M ago19:18

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In a country viewed as full of greenery, folklore, and warm hospitality, join us in this podcast as we explore the overlooked experience of environmental racism faced by the Irish Traveller community. This podcast delves into how members of the Traveller community, a racialised group, experience dual challenges of climate change and societal discri…

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Green Colonialism in Australia: The Storytelling of Climate Injustice by National Parks, Floods and Fires and Tourism 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Some of the currently most pressing global challenges center around climate change, biodiversity loss and habitat destruction. To address these, most nations have adopted strategies for nature conservation and management that are seemingly pro-environmental - "green". This podcast draws attention to the fact that these practices are a continuation …

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Women in the shadow of Slow Violence 12:26

2M ago12:26

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This episode discusses the concept of slow violence and the differential impact it has on women and girls when we talk about the environment and climate change. MA student Jenifer Sánchez helps us think about and consider the concept of intersectional ecology to understand that slow environmental violence is not only crossed by the category of clas…

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‘Bolsonarismo’ and other tactics of contemporary capitalism in a world in flames: The case of Indigenous enrolment in soybean mechanized monoculture in central Brazil 33:04

2M ago33:04

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In this episode, MA student Rodrigo Silva delves into the history and contemporary dynamics of the Haliti-Paresi Indigenous group in Mato Grosso, Brazil, amidst continuous capitalist incursions into the region. The historical analysis observes the material exploitation and discursive practices being employed by colonial powers since the eighteenth …

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The urban-rural gap and food regime in Ireland considered through the lens of the metabolic rift 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Urban centres are places of ‘parasitic’ consumption and are highly developed, whereas rural areas are left far behind. Although cities are not particularly involved in food production, they do provide higher food safety than rural areas. We talk about how these inequalities between rural and urban spaces are developed in the context of the Irish fo…

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Rural Ireland vs Wind Turbines: the injustice facing Rural Ireland due to wind farm developments 24:23

2M ago24:23

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Kilraneghlan Hill looks over the rural village of Kiltegan in West Wicklow. The hill is home to a graveyard, flora and fauna, and many historical sites. In 2021, residents were informed of plans for the hill to become a wind farm development site, with planning permission requested for 5 wind turbines to be installed on the hill. Using the concepts…

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Fuelling the Capitalocene: The Damage of Fossil Fuel Extraction 21:32

2M ago21:32

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Join us for an interesting and enlightening podcast delving into the connections between capitalism, environmental change and education. Our guest Stephen Coady, a postgraduate diploma student in geography pursuing a career in teaching, discusses the Anthropocene and Capitalocene. He highlights the implications of the two concepts for understanding…

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Creating Indigenous sovereignty in Mexico: What fair trade coffee has to do with it? 26:39

2M ago26:39

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In the southernmost region of Mexico, indigenous people have been resisting dual colonial and capitalist oppression for at least 500 years, and they have also been selling coffee beans through a global market. Is this an attempt to tap into circuits of economic development or a trade-off between indigenous autonomy and profits? MA student Polina Vo…

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Turf in the Green Transition: Peripheral Development and Local Sovereignty 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Ireland’s bogs are an interesting space to explore competing agendas of the Green Transition, sustainable development and environmental justice. In this podcast, PhD researcher Criostóir King discusses the various visions of development that have historically been associated with turf cutting, how this is changing within the context of the Green Tr…

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From Racism to Rising Temperatures 13:44

2M ago13:44

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This podcast discusses the links between environmental injustice and climate injustice. Diploma student Sarah Morrissey, begins by introducing both the concepts and introduces the links between the two concepts, the major one being the shared roots which both concepts share mainly due to colonial projects which increased environmental impacts and p…

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Gold and Grievance: The Kuria Community's challenge with Extractivism 27:59

2M ago27:59

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In this podcast episode, we go into the heart of North Mara, Tanzania, where the Kuria community faces the harsh realities of extractivism. With gold being one of the sources of revenue in the country, powerful corporations and state authorities play significant roles in shaping the lives within the community. As extractivism threatens their lands …

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Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest flume tank (FTS)

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Plant & Food Research's Nelson site is home to Aotearoa New Zealand's largest flume tank, an innovative facility that allows scientists to test and develop new technologies in both simulated open ocean and controlled laboratory environments. In this week's podcast, Julie Blommaert sits down with fellow scientists Suzy Black and Louise Kregting to d…

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366-How Gardeners Can Adapt to Climate Change, with Toni Farmer 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Climate change has forced food growers to adjust how they garden, and as trends toward more extreme weather continue, this will only become more true. My guest this week, organic gardener and environmental studies professor Toni Farmer, explains the steps gardeners can take to mitigate the effects that climate change has on their crops. Podcast Lin…

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Botanical Black History: Bill Powell's Clearview Golf Course 20:54

2M ago20:54

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Soil cousins, it's story time! Today, we're discussing resilience, landscaping, turf, greenery, and the determination to not just want a seat at the table, but to cut down the tree and build your own house. We often reference farmers, gardeners, and other common horticultural lifestyles, but this is a truly unique career and life story about a rema…

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Exploring Regenerative Agriculture: Insights from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension on the Lawn Therapy Podcast 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Send us a Text Message. Join us on the latest episode of the "Lawn Therapy: The Purple Care Podcast" with host Justin Berg, President of Purple Care as we dive deep into the world of horticulture and plant sciences with our esteemed guest, Paul Winski from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In this enlightening session, Paul shares his extensive journey…

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365-Tiny and Wild: What To Know To Build a Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Converting lawn to meadow is not as hard as it may seem, and my guest this week demonstrates as much in his book “Tiny + Wild: Build a Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere.” Graham Laird Gardner works to get the word out about the simplicity and benefits of creating a native meadow. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Ga…

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Black Plant Faves 40:17

2M ago40:17

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In today's episode, we immerse ourselves in the realm of Black Plant Favorites, tracing their significance from ancestral origins in Africa to their role in modern day life. We navigate through a mosaic of cultural traditions, culinary delights, medicinal insights, and skincare rituals intricately woven with plant life. Drawing from a blend of meti…

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Considering Renewal of Indoor Landscapes 47:19

2M ago47:19

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In today's episode we sit down with the Chief Horticulturalist at John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Andrew Engel, to discuss the renewal of indoor landscapes. In the episode we discuss; What is renewal of interior landscapes and why it needs to be considered. The need to renew elements of indoor landscapes, such as planting medium and the plants. H…

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Future-Fit: Navigating Sustainability with Martin Rich (PPF)

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In this episode of the People | Planet | Food podcast series, host Roger Robson-Williams talks to Martin Rich, a former investment banker turned Chief Executive of the UK’s Future-Fit Foundation. Martin shares his journey from international finance to earth systems science and doughnut economics and explains why he now leads a sustainability charit…

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364-Easy Ways to Help Heal Earth in Suburban and Urban Landscapes 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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Getting more people to participate in healing the ecosystem takes spreading awareness of both the problems and the solutions. My guest this week, Basil Camu, does just that in his new book “From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape.” Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best…

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Urban Farming with Farmer Amico 34:20

2M ago34:20

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In the bustling heart of major urban areas, where towering skyscrapers meet pockets of lush greenery, urban farming isn't just a passing trend—it's a potent force for change. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability and community empowerment, individuals like Amico are planting the seeds of transformation and harvesting hope in neighborhoods c…

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Polly Nicholson on The Tulip Garden (#29) 57:25

2M ago57:25

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POLLY NICHOLSON BIO Specialist flower grower and tulip expert, Polly Nicholson is the owner of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire – growers of organic flowers cultivated in walled gardens and a one-acre field at the foot of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Nicholson holds the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic) with Plant Heritage, and has been f…

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363-The Ethos of the Ecological Gardening Summit, Part II, with Rebecca McMackin 43:14

2M ago43:14

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The Ecological Gardening Summit begins Wednesday, May 8, online, at noon Eastern time, and to prepare, I am sharing some of the principles that inspired this inaugural event. This week, I am revisiting my past podcasts with Rebecca McMackin, who will present “Adventures in Ecological Horticulture” during the summit. Podcast Links for Show notes Dow…

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