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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 honor of the new year, fresh-faced and open-hearted in front of us, Abra Lee, Ben Futa, and Jennifer Jewell are together this week for a first-ever CP Host check-in. We’re chatting about what we’re looking back on, what we’re looking forward to, a... more

For our final Cultivating Place episode of 2025, Abra Lee is looking forward by looking back. She’s in conversation with Philip Norman, longtime curator at the Garden Museum in London. From New Zealand to London, Philips' is a life shaped by gardens.... more

In honor of the Winter Solstice happening this coming weekend on December 21st at 10:03 AM Pacific, we celebrate land and place-based cultivation from a foundation of cultural and spiritual care leading the way. We’re joined in this by Dr. Don Hankin... more

This week on Cultivating Place we celebrate one woman’s long-standing and loving cultivation of place in rural New Jersey. Janet Mavec is the steward and student of Bird Haven Farm, which after many years of learning from and loving, she now celebrat... more

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Recent Guests

Janet Mavec
Jewelry designer and steward of Bird Haven Farm
Bird Haven Farm
Episode: Bird Haven Farm, with Janet Mave
Michael Kauffman
Research plant ecologist, educator, and founder of Backcountry Press
Backcountry Press
Episode: The Klamath Mountains, A Natural History, Michael Kauffman & Justin Garwood
Justin Garwood
Environmental scientist focusing on fisheries
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Episode: The Klamath Mountains, A Natural History, Michael Kauffman & Justin Garwood
Rabbi Arthur Waskow
Co-founder of The Shalom Center and author of The Seasons of Our Joy
The Shalom Center
Episode: Seasons of our Joy, with Rabbi Arthur Waskow
John Hart Asher
Co-founder of the Blackland Collaborative, a landscape group focused on urban biodiversity and healing landscapes.
Blackland Collaborative
Episode: YES/AND: Practicing the Art of Becoming A Cultivator of Place, John Hart Asher
Rebecca McMackin
Ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer
American Horticulture Society
Episode: Grow Like Wild, with Rebecca McMackin
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

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Jennifer Jewell
Host committed to exploring the intersection of gardening, culture, and ecology through engaging conversations that reflect the diverse experiences and knowledge from her guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 469 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 States3 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 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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The podcast is well-regarded for bringing crucial social and environmental issues to light through gardening narratives, appealing to those looking for meaningful content that intersects personal growth and community engagement.
Listeners praise the knowledgeable and calming hosting style, finding the content thoughtful and inspiring. Many express appreciation for the diverse and engaging guests, leading to discussions that foster a deeper understanding of gardening and culture.
Some listeners have expressed disappointment over occasional political commentary, preferring to focus solely on gardening themes. Despite this, the overall consensus is one of admiration for the spiritual and transformative power that gardening discussions evoke.

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Looking Forward by Looking Back: New Zealand to London, Philip Norman's Life Shaped by Gardens
Q: What are some gardens you recommend visiting?
I highly recommend Tresco Abbey Gardens as a beautiful and unique garden experience.
Looking Forward by Looking Back: New Zealand to London, Philip Norman's Life Shaped by Gardens
Q: What do you think makes a good garden?
A fulfilling garden resonates with our personal memories and connections to the place and people.
Looking Forward by Looking Back: New Zealand to London, Philip Norman's Life Shaped by Gardens
Q: What can you tell us about the Garden Museum and its significance?
The Garden Museum is a historic church that has been transformed into a space dedicated to garden history, located near the River Thames.
Looking Forward by Looking Back: New Zealand to London, Philip Norman's Life Shaped by Gardens
Q: Could you please share your journey from New Zealand to London?
I grew up in rural New Zealand on a farm, and then eventually became a cultural migrant in London where gardening became a big part of my life.
Solstice Season: Abundance & Connection, Dr. Don Hankins
Q: What did your research focus on?
Dr. Hankins discusses his master's project focused on studying the effects of fire on willow growth and health, alongside community stewardship activities.

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Recent guests on Cultivating Place include:

1. Janet Mavec
2. Michael Kauffman
3. Justin Garwood
4. Rabbi Arthur Waskow
5. John Hart Asher
6. Rebecca McMackin
7. Mary Jackson
8. Tracy Qiu

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