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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

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In a world that needs a great deal from us right now, we can almost never go wrong by igniting our creativity. This week on CP we dive deeper into ArtTober in conversation with one of our favorite creatives, artists, gardeners, writers, teachers, and... more

This week on CP, we kick off ARTOBER. Host Ben Futa is talking all things Wild By Design, the Art of Planting. He’s in conversation with Ben O’Brien of Wild By Design, who creates "artfully crafted, richly planted, lovingly tended gardens". Based in ... more

This week on Cultivating Place, in honor of this first week of Autumn, and the idea of passing time, looking back, and the importance of memory and history, host Abra Lee welcomes someone whose work reminds us that gardens are not only grown in the s... more

This week on Cultivating Place, we lean into the Art of CP, exploring how the act of Cultivating Place is artful, and how Art can be one our most beautiful acts of Cultivating Place. How acts of Cultivating Place and acts of making Art both offer us ... more

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Ben O'Brien
Founder and owner of Wild By Design, a landscape design firm focused on planting design.
Wild By Design
Episode: Kicking off ARTOBER ON CP, Wild By Design, the Art of Planting with Ben O'Brien
Rose Vincent
Resource sharing librarian at the New York Botanical Garden and keeper of botanical memory.
New York Botanical Garden
Episode: The Hidden Histories of Garden Legacies, with Rose Vincent Resource Librarian NYBG
Rose Henry Seeger
Founder of Green City Resources, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of green roofs.
Green City Resources
Episode: Great Green Heights: Cincinnati's Green Roofs and Rooftop Garden with Rose Henry Seeger
Jazmin Albarran
Executive director of Seed Your Future, dedicated to raising awareness about horticultural careers
Seed Your Future
Episode: Seed Your Future, with Jazmin Albarran
Cato Shaw Foundation
Funding initiatives that empower women and help preserve the planet
Episode: Prairie Up! With Plantsperson Benjamin Vogt (BEST OF)
Benjamin Vogt
Ecological plantsman and author of Prairie Up
Monarch Gardens
Episode: Prairie Up! With Plantsperson Benjamin Vogt (BEST OF)
Nancy Lawson
Master Naturalist, author of Wildscape
The Humane Gardener, LLC
Episode: Coming to our Senses: Wildscape, with Master Naturalist Nancy Lawson (BEST OF)
Lucie Willan
Plants Woman and recently Emeritus Head Gardener at Sperosa
Mediterranean Garden Society
Episode: A Global Garden Adventurer, Plantswoman Lucie Willan
Ben Futa
Founder and owner of Botany & Co, community builder, and horticulturist
Botany & Co
Episode: July 4th Special: Great Expectations, CP LIVE with Ben Futa of Botany & CO, South Bend, IN

Host

Jennifer Jewell
Host of conversations on natural history and gardening, focusing on the intersections between culture and cultivation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 458 ratings
  • Loved podcast but left due to politics

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ConvertOutEast
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hope and Home

    This show gives me hope. Gratitude from my home/place to yours and your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CUBS###
    Canadaa year ago
  • Cultural DNA Podcast Injections!

    Rad! RAD! RRRRRRrrrrraaaaaaaad! Listened to Tora Rocha’s epp in the soil at The Gardens at Lake Merritt and I am now so totally wormholeing through the catalog!!! Fantastic show! Keep changing my DNA!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaikai 米凯
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such joy.

    Jewell's ability to weave together narratives reflects the skills of a master gardener tending to her beloved blooms. With gentle precision, she coaxes tales from her guests, allowing their voices to flourish and their experiences to resonate. Her approach is generous and delicate, creating a safe space for guests to share their stories with vulnerability and wisdom. Each episode of Cultivating Place is a journey into the heart of a garden, where listeners are invited to witness the transformati... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Urban homesteader
    Australia2 years ago
  • Who is joe gardener?

    I was so thrilled to listen to last weeks podcast. I felt like I was listening to 2 of my friends speaking. Jennifer, you and Joe are my favorite podcast friends. I smiled as I listened to your wonderful exchange with Joe. You 2 are certainly a gift to us all. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommat 1
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful conversations and diverse guest perspectives, often highlighting the inspiring content as a source of hope and motivation.
There are concerns regarding political commentary within some episodes, leading to mixed feelings about the direction of discussions.
Listeners often express gratitude for the depth of knowledge shared by guests, indicating high satisfaction with the educational outcomes from each episode.
The show is praised for its calming and gentle approach, providing meaningful insights into gardening and its broader implications for society.

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Kicking off ARTOBER ON CP, Wild By Design, the Art of Planting with Ben O'Brien
Q: What would you give as advice to those thinking about entering planting design?
Work with plants as much as possible in hands-on settings to observe their behavior and performance over time.
Great Green Heights: Cincinnati's Green Roofs and Rooftop Garden with Rose Henry Seeger
Q: What are the human benefits of these green roofs?
They are healing places that provide comfort for hospital patients and staff, helping improve their well-being.
Great Green Heights: Cincinnati's Green Roofs and Rooftop Garden with Rose Henry Seeger
Q: How does a green roof help prevent flooding?
Think of a green roof as a giant sponge that absorbs water and slows down stormwater runoff.
Great Green Heights: Cincinnati's Green Roofs and Rooftop Garden with Rose Henry Seeger
Q: What does Cultivating Place mean to you?
For me, it has really changed into collaboration or community.
Prairie Up! With Plantsperson Benjamin Vogt (BEST OF)
Q: What are cues to care and how do they manifest in the garden?
Cues to care refers to signs and features in the landscape that show we're caring for it, like paths, sculptures, or clear plant arrangements that communicate intention to neighbors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cultivating Place

What is Cultivating Place about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content is centered around gardening, nature, and the relationships between humans and their environments. Through engaging dialogues with a diverse range of guests including naturalists, scientists, and artists, the discussions explore the intersection of natural history and the human urge to cultivate. Topics such as ecological gardening practices, community engagement in horticulture, environmental sustainability, and the therapeutic benefits of gardening are frequently addressed. This podcast not only inspires listeners to connect with their own gardening endeavors but also emphasizes broader themes of social change, environmental stewardship, and cultural literacies associated with landscapes and cultivation.

Notably, there is a s... more

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1. Ben O'Brien
2. Rose Vincent
3. Rose Henry Seeger
4. Jazmin Albarran
5. Cato Shaw Foundation
6. Benjamin Vogt
7. Nancy Lawson
8. Lucie Willan

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