
Gardens are more than collections of plants. Gardens and Gardeners are intersectional spaces and agents for positive change in our world. Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden is a weekly public radio program & podcast exploring what we mean when we garden. Through thoughtful conversations with growers, gardeners, naturalists, scientists, artists and t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Spring is stirring, buds are swelling, and soil is warming. This week, we celebrate the joys of healthy living soil in conversation with Omar Al Shafie, co-founder of Northern California-based Teregen Ag, a purpose-driven, innovative soil and plant n... more
This week on Cultivating Place, host Ben Futa is in conversation with John Little, an ecological designer and public horticulture advocate living and working in the UK. His firm, the Grass Roof Company, launched in 1998. Ever since, they have been ex... more
This week on Cultivating Place, Abra Lee is in conversation with Laverne Brockington and Vance Davis, great nieces of Annie Mae Vann Reid, an historic florist and entrepreneur based in Darlington, South Carolina. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Annie Ma... more
As the earliest signs of spring unfurl in the mild climates, think snowdrops, manzanita, the earliest narcissus, wild iris, and Daphne odora – hmmm, the earliest pollinators are paying even more attention than we are. This week, we learn more about s... more
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This podcast makes me think. It expands my ideas about who gardeners are, what gardening is, and why we garden. I love the distinct interview styles Jennifer, Ben, and Abra bring to the show, and I glean wisdom and inspiration from each guest. In these fractious times, it’s a delight to immerse myself in conversations about a love so many of us hold in common. Thank you, Cultivating Place.
Refreshing content and finally a host that allows their guests to speak without undue interruption. No background music just a solid well presented podcast. Loving it!
More on big trees would be so welcome. 5 starsJe nifer Jewell
The tone and timbre of the knowledgeable host and her expert guests create immersive conversations that kindle the gardener’s passion and imagination.
I really loved this podcast, but I’ve unsubscribed because of guest commentary on politics. I listen to gardening podcast precisely because I don’t want to hear politics. Very disappointed to have to leave.
This show gives me hope. Gratitude from my home/place to yours and your guests.
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Cultivating Place features thoughtful conversations with gardeners, naturalists, landscape designers, and researchers who explore gardening as a lens on culture, history, and ecological stewardship. Episodes frequently center on pollinators, seed literacy, urban ecology, Indigenous and community-led land stewardship, and resilient landscape practices, with an emphasis on accessible, contemplative storytelling that connects place, people, and plants. Noteworthy is the blend of practical gardening tips with bigger ideas about environmental justice, community resilience, and the cultural meanings of growing things. The show often highlights diverse voices and regional gardening traditions, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking depth, co... more
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Recent guests on Cultivating Place include:
1. Omar Al Shafie
2. John Little
3. Vance Davis
4. Laverne Brockington
5. Thyra McKelvie
6. Shawn Maestretti
7. Leigh Adams
8. Terry Richardson
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