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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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What makes a place a place, versus just any space? Tyler Kanchazeski is a sustainability advocate and the founder and owner of ReGen South Bend, an incremental development and community catalyst company based in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of Sou... more

This week on Cultivating Place, public gardens as living classrooms, the quiet power of trees in city life, and how tending landscapes can cultivate resilience, curiosity, and belonging. Host Abra Lee is in conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler,... more

This week, we continue plumbing the potential of gardens and gardeners for growing a future we want to cultivate- for the benefit of all. In order to look forward, we look back to the radical plan of a 50-year-old intentionally-designed community and... more

Kate Brown is an MIT Distinguished Professor in the History of Science. Across her career, her research has sometimes inadvertently documented the impact of urban, often small and under-resourced gardens and gardeners in our world. Her new book, Tiny... more

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Brent Fig Figlestahler
Horticulturist, educator, landscape architect and head gardener at Cylburn Arboretum Friends
Cylburn Arboretum Friends
Episode: Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Carol Hillhouse
UC Davis Student Farm Associate Director Emeritus
UC Davis
Episode: A Radical Plan: Village Homes in Davis, CA turns 50!
Rob Thayer
Landscape Architect
Village Homes resident
Episode: A Radical Plan: Village Homes in Davis, CA turns 50!
Kate Brown
MIT Distinguished Professor in the History of Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Tiny Gardens Everywhere, with MIT's Kate Brown
Christin Geall
Canadian writer, thinker, and floriculturalist
Cultivated by Christin
Episode: Flora Culture with Christin Geall of Cultivated by Christin
Robin Jennings
Rosarian and Manager at Heirloom Growers (Heirloom Roses)
Heirloom Growers / Heirloom Roses
Episode: REALLY ROSES, with Robin Jennings of Oregon-based Heirloom (Roses)
John Sonnier
Historian, horticulturist, artist, and head gardener at the British Embassy in Washington DC
British Embassy Washington DC
Episode: Between Soil and Self - A conversation with John Sonnier
Ed Toth
Director and Founder of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (Marsby)
Marsby / Greenbelt Native Plant Center
Episode: Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB) with Ed Toth and John Price
John Price
Associate Director and Native Seed Collection Coordinator at Marsby
Marsby
Episode: Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB) with Ed Toth and John Price

Hosts

Abra Lee
Host of Cultivating Place; practitioner and advocate for inclusive garden storytelling and public engagement
Jennifer Jewell
Host with a calm interview style, co-creator of the show's reflective approach to gardening, culture, and place
Ben Feuta
Contributor and host focused on public horticulture and community garden topics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 482 ratings
  • Really enjoyed this podcasts.!!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chefjoe
    23 days ago
  • Contemplative and Inspiring

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay Ratcliffe
    United States4 months ago
  • Great guests

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FogBraintc
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • 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 States8 months 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 States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the calm, thoughtful host and well-spoken guests who share practical insights without heavy-handed promotion.
Some listeners perceive the show as too politically or socially progressive for their taste, though others appreciate the inclusive approach.
Shows thoughtful, hopeful conversations that connect gardening to culture and community.
Community-focused stories about gardens as social infrastructure are a frequent highlight for fans.

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Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Q: What opportunities exist for younger people to explore landscape architecture and horticulture?
Introduce early exposure, diversify programs to include more young people and people of varied backgrounds, and show tangible paths from education to careers in public horticulture.
Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Q: How can the public better engage with a large garden like Cylburn?
Through daily interactions, educational programming, and by observing the garden as a living process—seeing it evolve and understanding the reasons behind management choices.
Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Q: What are some design tips for someone looking to step up their garden visually?
Emphasize foliage and texture, consider using grasses for contrast, and learn to embrace weeds as part of a natural, low-maintenance aesthetic rather than always battling them.
Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Q: What is landscape architecture and what do landscape architects do?
It is a broad field that includes environmental planning, high design, and civic landscape work; it shapes everything outdoors from topography to plantings and even built features, making it the language of how we design outdoor spaces.
A Radical Plan: Village Homes in Davis, CA turns 50!
Q: Can you tell us a little bit, first of all, tell people what your career was and then how that all of that experience and knowledge has been brought into how it's been lived this last 50 years.
Rob describes his path from engineering to landscape architecture and education, highlighting his role in starting UC Davis's landscape architecture program and his long tenure at the UC Davis Student Farm, where teaching and community engagement shaped his approach to Village Homes.

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

Cultivating Place features thoughtful conversations with growers, designers, educators, scholars, and artists who connect gardens to culture, history, and public life. Episodes span sustainable urban horticulture, community gardens, native ecosystems, and the politics of flowers and design, often highlighting how gardens serve public spaces, education, and resilience. Noteworthy threads include innovative approaches to soil health and biodiversity, radical urban design ideas expressed through gardens, and the social value of gardens as spaces for learning, inclusion, and stewardship. The show tends to blend practical gardening insights with broader cultural and environmental themes, making it appealing to listeners who value place-based cul... more

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Recent guests on Cultivating Place include:

1. Brent Fig Figlestahler
2. Carol Hillhouse
3. Rob Thayer
4. Kate Brown
5. Christin Geall
6. Robin Jennings
7. John Sonnier
8. Ed Toth

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