Cultivating Place

Jennifer Jewell / Cultivating Place

Gardening

Horticulture

Biodiversity

Native Plants

Climate Change

Community Engagement

Sustainability

Community Building

Permaculture

Floral Design

Community Gardening

Floristry

Environmental Sustainability

Community Gardens

Environmental Education

Gardens

Ecology

Sustainable Gardening

The Nature Place

Education

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	500	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	GovernmentSociety & CulturePhilosophy

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Latest Episodes

A Path For All, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ

What does accessibility mean in the garden? In a public garden? Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit NJ, an historic estate and garden, has been considering these questions intensely. How to increase accessibility for visitors and yet maintain the equally... more

16 Jul 2026 • 59 min

Slow Design, Thoughtful Places, Andrew Fisher Tomlin

Planting design is an essential skill in garden design writ large, for the health and beauty of a site– functionally, environmentally, and psychologically. Andrew Fisher Tomlin is widely acknowledged as leading the development of a distinct professio... more

9 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 9 min • Most popular

Sunchoke Farms, Next in the Cultivating South Bend Series

Cultivating Place well so often comes down to sharing the abundance of growing from a place of love and a strong sense of community and home. Susan Greutman is the founder and owner of Sunchoke Farms, an urban homestead-turned-family farm in South Be... more

2 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

Following What Flourishes, with Amanda Hannah

Amanda Hannah is the Director of Botanical Garden Horticulture at Holden Forests & Gardens in Cleveland, Ohio. Amanda’s path into horticulture has taken her from the agricultural landscapes of Idaho and Utah to studying in Argentina, living in Seattl... more

25 Jun 2026 • 1 hr

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Recent Guests

Andrew Fisher Tomlin

Designer and educator; founding partner of Fisher Tomlin and Bowyer; founding director of the London College of Garden Design

Fisher Tomlin and Bowyer; London College of Garden Design

Episode: Slow Design, Thoughtful Places, Andrew Fisher Tomlin

Susan Greutman

Founder/Owner/Director of Operations at Sunchoke Farms

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Episode: Sunchoke Farms, Next in the Cultivating South Bend Series

Amanda Hannah

Horticulturist extraordinaire and public gardens leader

Holden Forests & Gardens; Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Episode: Following What Flourishes, with Amanda Hannah

Lisa Negri

Founder and caretaker of SummerHome Garden

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Episode: Summer Solstice Special–SummerHome Garden's Lisa Negri, Denver, CO

Krystle Hickman

Conservation photographer, author, artist; National Geographic Explorer

BeeSip / NatGeo Explorer

Episode: Preparing for International Pollinator Week with Krystle Hickman, Author, Artist, Native Bee Adventurer

Tyler Kanchazeski

Sustainability advocate; founder and owner of ReGen South Bend

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Brent Fig Figlestahler

Horticulturist, educator, landscape architect and head gardener at Cylburn Arboretum Friends

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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!

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 485 ratings

Really enjoyed this podcasts.!!!!
Podcast Addict
5
Chefjoe
2 months 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 States6 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 Zealand7 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 States9 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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Apple Podcasts	#45	United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#61	United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#80	Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#22	Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#93	Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy
Apple Podcasts	#195	Germany/Society & Culture/Philosophy

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Summer Solstice Special–SummerHome Garden's Lisa Negri, Denver, CO

Q: What were the pivotal decisions that kept the garden sustainable and protected for the future?

She explains forming a 501(c)(3) to enable endowment and discussing zoning protections to ensure the space remains open and managed, acknowledging the complexities of land use and the need for ongoing community involvement.

Summer Solstice Special–SummerHome Garden's Lisa Negri, Denver, CO

Q: Take us from the moment you started volunteering and describe how the garden began to transform.

Lisa details how stepping into the Botanic Gardens introduced her to a collaboration with Kevin Williams, the early steps of planting drought-tolerant species, and the shift from private space to a public pocket park, ultimately creating SummerHome Garden.

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.

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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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4. Super Cool Plants - Formerly Known as Let's Argue About Plants
5. Gardening Simplified

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Recent guests on Cultivating Place include:

1. Andrew Fisher Tomlin
2. Susan Greutman
3. Amanda Hannah
4. Lisa Negri
5. Krystle Hickman
6. Tyler Kanchazeski
7. Brent Fig Figlestahler
8. Carol Hillhouse

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