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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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This week we finish up Artober on CP, in conversation with artist, Mary Jackson, a renowned sweetgrass basket weaver known for combining traditional methods with contemporary designs. Based in the Low Country of South Carolina, Mary is the descendant... more

This week on CP, host Abra Lee is joined in conversation by Tracy Qiu, a horticulturist, researcher, and advocate who explores how plants, stories, and culture intersect. Tracy holds a masters in Public Horticulture from the University of Delaware, i... more

Welcome to our next airing of a CP LIVE* conversation, this time in celebration of Artober in conversation with Sofia Laçin and Hennessy Christophel, of LA-based Studio Tutto. On highway underpasses, school walls, public park welcome centers, and cit... more

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

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Mary Jackson
Renowned Gullah sweetgrass basket maker and artist
Episode: FINAL ARTOBER Conversation -The Ecology of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, Mary Jackson
Tracy Qiu
Gardener, storyteller, artist, and advocate
Episode: Artober: Tracy Qui, artfully exploring how plants, stories, and cultures intersect
Frances Palmer
A mother, gardener, businesswoman, and revered potter
Author of Life with Flowers
Episode: ARTOBER: An Artful Life with Flowers, Frances Palmer
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
Benjamin Vogt
Ecological plantsman and author of Prairie Up
Monarch Gardens
Episode: Prairie Up! With Plantsperson Benjamin Vogt (BEST OF)
Cato Shaw Foundation
Funding initiatives that empower women and help preserve the planet
Episode: Prairie Up! With Plantsperson Benjamin Vogt (BEST OF)

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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 459 ratings
  • Calm Meditation

    The tone and timbre of the knowledgeable host and her expert guests create immersive conversations that kindle the gardener’s passion and imagination.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timmy Thunder Fingers
    United States25 days ago
  • 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

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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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FINAL ARTOBER Conversation -The Ecology of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, Mary Jackson
Q: How do you harvest the sweetgrass?
Mary explains the process of pulling the sweetgrass from the roots to ensure sustainable growth for future harvests.
FINAL ARTOBER Conversation -The Ecology of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, Mary Jackson
Q: What are the primary plants you work with in your basketry tradition?
Mary shares that the primary material is sweetgrass, along with bullrush and palmetto as a binding material.
FINAL ARTOBER Conversation -The Ecology of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, Mary Jackson
Q: Can you explain the Gullah tradition and the addition of the Gichi?
Mary describes the Gullah tradition as linked to the descendants of West African enslaved people and explains the naming evolution of the sweetgrass baskets.
FINAL ARTOBER Conversation -The Ecology of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, Mary Jackson
Q: How do you introduce yourself when contextualizing what you do in the world?
Mary Jackson defines herself as an artist, rooted in the tradition passed down to her from her family.
ARTOBER: An Artful Life with Flowers, Frances Palmer
Q: Can you talk about the way the flowers inform the pots, and the pots inform the flowers that you are growing?
The inspiration is quite symbiotic; as I detail the flowers' sizes for my pots, it creates a partnership between the two.

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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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Recent guests on Cultivating Place include:

1. Mary Jackson
2. Tracy Qiu
3. Frances Palmer
4. Ben O'Brien
5. Rose Vincent
6. Rose Henry Seeger
7. Jazmin Albarran
8. Benjamin Vogt

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