Black in the Garden
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe podcast that resides at the intersection of Black Culture and horticulture in a world where all the garden fairies and most of the gnomes are white. Hosted by millennial black plant enthusiast and self proclaimed Plantrepreneur, Colah B Tawkin. 'Conversations WILL be had' on a range of topics that directly influence and impact black plant keepers as we blackily impact and influence the world.
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Beyond the Blooms: Atlanta's Living History Gardens
March 29, 2024 16:20 - 53 minutes - 122 MBPresented by Black in the Garden LLC in partnership with Atlanta History Center Episode 3: Get ready for a special Spring treat as Black in the Garden gears up for a relaunch! Colah B Tawkin is joined by Sarah Roberts, Olga C. De Guisetta Vice President of horticulture on a captivating journey through the historic and lush landscapes of the Atlanta History Center Gardens. Explore themes of heritage, nature, and education as we delve into African-American contributions and how they'...
Tawkin Spicy: The Dark History of Pumpkin Spice
November 22, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 148 MBThe 4th anniversary of Black in the Garden (November 19) is upon us at the same time as the Season of Gratitude! Our host, Colah B Tawkin, is giving thanks for what’s to come and reflecting on her 4 year journey. We’re kicking off the multi episode celebration of four years cultivating conversations around Black culture and horticulture. Soil Cousins are in for an exclusive treat! Colah unveils a special announcement: offering dedicated listeners exclusive access unreleased episodes. We o...
Soil Cousin Appreciation!
November 03, 2023 15:41 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this special episode of Black in the Garden, we kick off our 4th Anniversary celebration with heartfelt listener appreciation. Colah B Tawkin begins by expressing gratitude to our incredible community of plant enthusiasts. To highlight the spirit of our community, we feature a remarkable Soil cousin, Davida, known as @condoplantmama. Davida's journey is one of unwavering strength as she faces breast cancer, finding solace and inspiration in her love for plants, particularly fern...
Soil Cousin Appreciation & Fun Fern Facts
November 03, 2023 15:41 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this special episode of Black in the Garden, we kick off our 4th Anniversary celebration with heartfelt listener appreciation. Colah B Tawkin begins by expressing gratitude to our incredible community of plant enthusiasts. To highlight the spirit of our community, we feature a remarkable Soil cousin, Davida, known as @condoplantmama. Davida's journey is one of unwavering strength as she faces breast cancer, finding solace and inspiration in her love for plants, particularly fern...
ICYMI: Legally Uncensored and No Draws
October 21, 2023 02:23 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this special announcement episode, we have some exciting news to share! Colah B Tawkin is taking a beat to reflect on her recent debut at TEDx Jacksonville and prepare for an upcoming speaking engagement at Cornell University. In light of the current tragic events happening in the world, Colah wants to take a moment to acknowledge and stand in solidarity with those affected. Soil Cousins, please stay encouraged to be informed in order to find a way to make any positive impact you can. ...
The Botany of Wakanda
October 05, 2023 16:38 - 48 minutes - 111 MBReady for an exciting deep dive into Wakanda's botany and soil?! In this special episode, we're thrilled to be joined by two fellow Wakanda enthusiasts and friends of the show, Niyya @theBloomJourney and Derek our resident ETHNO-botanist. Host, Colah B. Tawkin opens with an exciting announcement about her TedX debut in Jacksonville, FL. In this Afro-Futuristic episode, we're exploring the rich plant-centric world of Marvel's Black Panther. While Wakanda is famous for its tech and ...
The REAL Cost of Chocolate: Throwback
September 22, 2023 21:23 - 1 hour - 59 MBColah is joined by CoHost and ethnobotany Blackspert, Derek ‘The Chocolate Botanist’ Haynes to explore the questionable ethics of chocolate cultivation. They want you to think twice before you take your next bite! Turns out, Derek is also a Roald Dahl expert as he brilliantly connected Willy Wonka lore to the subject at hand. Trigger warning: this episode contains mention of sex trafficking and child slavery. Follow and support our resident botanical Blackspert Derek: @thechocol...
Landscaping: From the Field to the Boardroom, with Chad Carroll
September 07, 2023 14:57 - 49 minutes - 114 MBWe’ve discussed landscaping before, but not quite like this. Our guest, Chad Carroll is a Senior Manager executive at SiteOne, one of the largest and most prominent players in the national landscape supply industry. Chad shares insights from his formative years and the importance of impacting the future of the Green Industry via organizations like MANNRS. Host Colah B Tawkin gets the tea on Black misconceptions of landscaping and reasons why it’s a hugely missed economic opportunity. Explor...
Black Cotton with Julius Tillery
August 24, 2023 14:22 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJoin us in an exploration of cotton's journey from field to fashion as Julius Tillery engages in a thought-provoking conversation with host Colah B Tawkin. Julius touches on the intricacy of innovation, challenges, and cultural significance woven into cotton cultivation. Tillery's insights shed light on Black ownership, inheritance in farming, and the creative use of cotton in decorative arrangements. Delve into the truth about cotton's declining presence in American fields and its ...
Foraging for Freedom: Harriet Tubman's Botanical Legacy
August 11, 2023 11:23 - 30 minutes - 70 MBPresented by Black in the Garden LLC in partnership with Atlanta History Center Episode 1: 'Foraging for Freedom: Harriet Tubman's Botanical Legacy.' Join host, Colah B Tawkin on the 2023 Summer season opener exploring Harriet Tubman's unparalleled contributions as a naturalist, cook, herbalist, forager, and ornithology enthusiast. Discover Tubman's profound connection to the environment, her culinary ingenuity, and her role as a pioneering conductor on the Underground Railroad. ...
Trailer: Season Bloom!
August 01, 2023 07:52 - 2 minutes - 5.42 MB🚨New Season Alert🚨 It’s been a long time, Soil Cousins, but we're back and in full bloom! Welcome back to "Black in the Garden" for an exciting brand new season! Join your host, Colah B Tawkin, in the middle of her ‘Hort Girl Summer’ as we embark on even more botanical adventures. After a much needed break, we won’t keep you waiting again! From exploring sustainable practices to uncovering Harriet Tubman's botanical legacy, we're diving deep into the world of black individuals ma...
It’s 4:20 Somewhere
April 28, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIt’s 4:20 somewhere so join us for our [belated] 4th annual celebration of 420 of Black in the Garden! We're exploring plant-related occupations in the cannabis industry and some benefits of consumption. First, our resident botanist, Derek Haynes calls out a deceptive poppy from Cali. Who would Colah B Tawkin rather smoke with? You may be surprised to learn during the second half of this ‘highly inspired’ ethnobotanical celebration. BITG Theme: illsounds.com Like what you heard? ...
Lessons vs Losses: Plants B Teachin!
April 22, 2023 06:45 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIt’s time for reflection on this much needed Spring mic check. Colah reflects on the challenges of winter and the importance of giving ourselves grace as we grow. We also discuss upcoming episodes, including a belated 420 special and a live recording from Michigan State University. Soil Cousins, stay tuned for a new range of episode subjects and opportunities to provide feedback! Issa Fantastic Voyage! RIP Coolio💚 BITG Theme: illsounds.com Like what you heard? Text Colah at (833)...
Tawkin Bout the Weather: What’s Your Last Frost Date?
March 16, 2023 18:25 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn light of the duality of the weather and the resulting confusion about when to plant, Colah B Tawkin takes on the topic of last frost dates. Colah breaks down the impact of climate change on planters and discusses three ways to calculate your last frost date in the style our Soil Cousins have come to enjoy. Happy planting y’all! BITG Theme: illsounds.com Like what you heard? Text Colah at (833)819-3926 about your favorite moments. Here's what to do to Help sustain this show: ...
Who’s Missing from Black Media and Gardening Media?
March 09, 2023 06:11 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBPresented by Black in the Garden LLC in partnership with Atlanta History Center Episode 1: ‘Who’s Missing from Black Media and Gardening Media?’ Join host Colah B Tawkin on Episode 1 of this 4 part series, Botanical Black History: Visiting the Landscapes of Black America for an exploration of the history of Black Media and Gardening Media as Colah discusses the history of how Black joy with plants has been largely omitted from media in American history. Atlanta History Center’s Ch...
Talking Sh*t: About ‘Night Soil’
March 04, 2023 00:34 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBColah B Tawkin is literally talking sh*t about the past, present and future of a controversial fertilizer and it’s use around the world. Dig into the links below for more details. https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/small-farm-plan-zmaz82mjzkin/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/when-american-cities-were-full-of-crap https://daily.jstor.org/a-history-of-human-waste-as-fertilizer/ https://daily.jstor.org/what-to-do-about-biosolids/ https://www.oursoil....
Botanical Black History Series: Loading!
February 24, 2023 18:43 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBWe’re partnering with Atlanta History Center for a special Botanical Black History Series: Visiting the Landscapes of Black America! Listen to the trailer and tune in next week for the PREMIERE! Learn more about Atlanta History Center: Atlantahistorycenter.com Like what you heard? Text Colah at (833)819-3926 about your favorite moments. Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! @Blackinthegarden on Instagram @Blacknthegarden on Twitter @Blackinthegardn on TikTok ⭐...
Mic Check 2-0-2-3!
February 16, 2023 19:19 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBBlack in the Garden is back and it’s storytime with Colah B Tawkin for this timely return. Welcome back, Soil Cousins! Tap the links below to support the podcast. Proudly supported by Atlanta Botanical Garden! Atlanta Botanical Garden BITG Theme: illsounds.com Like what you heard? Text Colah at (833)819-3926 about your favorite moments. Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! @Blackinthegarden on Instagram @Blacknthegarden on Twitter @Blackinthegardn on TikTok ...
Special Announcement: Nashville LIVE Show!
August 18, 2022 20:36 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBBefore we go any further…a special announcement: Colah B Tawkin will be recording a LIVE episode of Black in the Garden on August 20, 2022 10am CST at Cheekwood Estate &Gardens In Nashville, TN! Special guest is local community gardener and leader: Nella ‘Ms Pearl’ Frierson. This is a special milestone for the podcast and we hope you can join us, meet Colah and enjoy the Black Arts Bash going on all day. For FREE admission: ✔️Email [email protected] by Friday, August 19 at ...
Planting Seeds of Resilience with Tabia Lisenbee Parker: Pt. 1
May 22, 2022 03:20 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this celebratory episode of Black in the Garden we meet the the visionary behind Seeds of Resilience, Tabia Lisenbee Parker. Seeds of Resilience emphasizes the stories of black farmers in Atlanta in a series of short documentaries that brings the experiences of Black agrarians in Atlanta to the forefront. As a gatherer of stories, their new documentary season continues the black oral tradition of telling our stories first hand. We unpack the origin in this part of the conversat...
The Origin of Rich Soil with Kristine Mays Pt. 2
May 14, 2022 17:26 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis episode is focusing on artist Kristine Mays who's wire sculptures are currently touring public gardens across the U.S.(most recently featured at Atlanta Botanical Garden). The exhibit is called Rich Soil. Join us for part 2 of this conversation to hear Kristines story of how the Rich Soil exhibit was inspired, the process of her labor and the exhiobit's bi-coastal journey. Learn more and support via these links: Kristine Mays, artist (18) Rich Soil by Kristine Mays - YouTube ...
Soil Cousins! Time for the Soil Festival!
May 06, 2022 18:07 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBSoil Cousins, come join me this weekend at the 2022 Soil Festival in Atlanta, GA presented by Food Well Alliance, Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture and WABE! I’ll be doing some live interviews and catching up with some of my Soil Cousins you’ve heard on the Black in the Garden podcast. You can enter to win passes to Atlanta Botanical Garden during our exclusive Soil Festival GIVEAWAY! You have to pull up to enter! Enter the giveaway and purchase your signed...
The Origin of Rich Soil with Kristine Mays Pt. 1
April 29, 2022 17:54 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis episode is focusing on artist Kristine Mays who's wire sculptures are currently touring public gardens across the U.S.(most recently featured at Atlanta Botanical Garden). The exhibit is called Rich Soil. Join us for part 1 of this conversation to get inspired by Kristines story of starting from humble beginnings in San Francisco. Learn more and support via these links: Kristine Mays, artist (18) Rich Soil by Kristine Mays - YouTube Season 5 proudly sponsored by Atlanta Bo...
Into the (420) Weeds w/ Jules
April 21, 2022 00:58 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThis Year's 420 episode welcomes Cannabis Cup winner, vermicompost king and soil researcher Jules Giuliano. Jules gets into the weeds about cannabis cultivation with Colah B Tawkin. They discuss the life cycle of the plant and how vermicompost makes it less stressful to cultivate. Jules shares how he learned vermicomposting from a Chi Town stoner, how he taught his mom to compost and the unexpected story of his claim to the Cannabis Cup. Jules and Colah conclude with a plot for the ...
Her Landscape of Memory w/ Jeanette Ankoma-Sey
April 07, 2022 22:03 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBBorn in Ghana and raised in Liberia before coming to America as a child, landscape architect Jeanette Ankoma-Sey shares her journey, experience and unique perspective with Colah B Tawkin in this insightful conversation! She shed a lot of light on what goes into the work of pros like herself that is largely unappreciated by those they serve. Jeanette got her landscape architecture master's degree at Cornell and works for Arlington county in Arlington, Virginia, Department of Parks an...
Botanical Black History Mixtape Vol 2: Fannie Lou Hamer
April 01, 2022 18:23 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBColah B Tawkin and co-host Derek the Chocolate Botanist get caught up on some March events as the Spring is springing! They're giving flowers, celebrating Botanical Black Excellence, and sharing their Plant Praise Reports. We even have a pop quiz assignment, Soil Cousins! Much respect was given to the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, emphasizing how her humble beginnings shaped the vision for her Freedom Farm. Proudly sponsored by Atlanta Botanical Garden Flowers went to tiktok accou...
Life in Full Bloom!
March 26, 2022 00:14 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOur Soil Cousin, Christopher ‘Plant Kween’ Griffin is releasing their book: 'You Grow, GURL!' and is back on the podcast to tell us more about it. We're excited about this milestone and the growth that’s taken place since our last conversation. Colah and Christopher laughed and cried discussing the highs and lows of the journey towards this remarkable accomplishment: published AUTHOR! If you haven't already preordered, you can getchu a copy today! Here’s the link: https://www.ha...
Plants and Tech: Helen Greiner’s Weeding Robot!
March 18, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBColah had a conversation linking plants and technology with Helen Greiner, co-founder of iRobot (producer of Roomba) and head of consumer robotics company, Tertill Corporation to discuss the launch of the Tertill weeding robot. Helen discussed some of her contributions to robotics before she became a plantrepreneur. To learn more about Tertill and the newly-launched Tertill Garden Program, an annual care plan for raised-bed gardens that includes a soil test, customized fertilizer p...
Mama’s Gotta Have a Life Too! Flashback Friday
March 11, 2022 07:47 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWe’re revisiting a special Throwback episode from the archive. This is ‘The Baby Boy Episode’ with our Soil Sista, Nora: Mama’s Gotta Have a Life Too! Straight outta Season 1 from our humble beginnings of the podcast (fun fact: this episode had Colah recording in her dad’s car) we done come a mighty LONG way💫! This is a throwback for some, and our new Soil Cousins will enjoy this conversation about fictional black gardener Miss Juanita👩🏾🌾(played by AJ Johnson) from the John Single...
A Black History Month Reflection Rant
March 04, 2022 00:38 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBColah B Tawkin hosts a solo episode to speak from the heart about the most disappointing thing she learned In February 2022. Tune in to get the tea on what George Washington Carver’s relationship with Henry Ford had to do with it. Learn more about Underground Arborist and SUPPORT: undergroundarborist.org Like what you heard? Text Colah at (833)819-3926 about your favorite moments. Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! @Blackinthegarden on Instagram @Blacknthegarden...
Botanical Black History Mixtape Vol.1
February 24, 2022 21:35 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWE BACK Soil Cousins! Welcome to season 5 of Black in the Garden podcast, proudly sponsored by Atlanta Botanical Garden. We back like we never left with Colah B Tawkin and Derek Haynes, the Chocolate Botanist! Dig in to to this episode to hear Giving Flowers to: Wendy Williams for Black broadcasting excellence. Botanical Black History Mixtape Volume 1 feat. Wangari Maathai, Blanche King Hurston, Cleopatra and young Kendall Rae Johnson Story time: Colah’s journey from volunt...
Why Even Bother? Kujichagulia!
December 28, 2021 09:45 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBColah checks in to answer a burning question by tapping into the WHY with a critical piece of the Black in the Garden origin story and Kwanzaa principle du jour. Thanks, Soil Cousins, for tuning in during 2021 and cheers to ringing in 2022 along with Season 5 of our podcast. Like what you heard? Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! @Blackinthegarden on Instagram @Blacknthegarden on Twitter ⭐️Rate 5 stars on Spotify! ⭐️Rate 5 stars and leave a review on Ap...
The REAL Cost of Chocolate
October 30, 2021 16:29 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBColah is joined by CoHost and ethnobotany expert, Derek ‘the chocolate botanist’ Haynes to explore the questionable ethics of chocolate cultivation. They want you to think twice before you take your next bite! Turns out, Derek is also a Roald Dahl expert as he brilliantly connected Willy Wonka lore to the subject at hand. Trigger warning: this episode contains mention of sex trafficking and child slavery. Follow and support our resident botanical Blackspert Derek: @thechocolateb...
Good Grief! W/The Chocolate Botanist
October 14, 2021 23:53 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBIt’s the jump off of Season 4.5: Black in the Garden & Friends! Colah’s friend/ friend of the show Derek Haynes aka The Chocolate botanist cohosts with Colah to unpack the experience of grief during this recent season of loss. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our recently departed ancestors Mama B Tawkin: Mary Rogers, Ronald Areson Godette, uncle Adolph brown Sr, Karen Booker and Castillo Godette Support Farmer Cee! https://www.greenheffafarms.com Like what you heard...
Season 4.5 PSA: Life is Lifing!
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBAyyyeee! Back from a bereavement hiatus: Let’s catch up on catching up as we tap in with Colah before season 4.5 begins! Did you order the Black in the Garden Coloring Experience thooo? Link below!🖍 Like what you heard? Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! ⭐️Leave five stars and review it on Apple podcasts! 🌱Sow a seed of Support for Black in the Garden by becoming a PATRON! patreon.com/blackinthegarden 🖍Buy MERCH! Blkinthegarden.com Visit linktr.ee/bla...
Floral Artistry w/ Karla of Olivee Floral
August 25, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBColah took some time to elaborate on how the Black in the Garden theme song 🎶came together and pontificated on ancestral connections to seed starting. 🌱She still wants you to text her! 📱833-819-3926 This episode was Recorded early spring before Mothers Day with our plantrepreneurial guest, Karla Smith-Brown founder of OLIVEE Floral, an artistic floral design studio in Brooklyn, New York. Karla talked with Colah about her grandmother’s legacy in relation to how she named her floral ...
Soil Cousin Catchup: Let’s TALK!
August 18, 2021 11:33 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MBColah is excited about the new Black in the Garden Coloring Experience! Get yours TODAY: https://blkinthegarden.com/store/p/bitg-coloring-book This episode digs deeper into Colah B Tawkin’s journey that lead her to becoming the host of Black in the Garden podcast. She fills in some of the blanks that needed filling on this transparent and vulnerable episode. Text Colah: 833-819-3926 and save the number! Like what you heard? Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE ...
Black and Lit! Pt II w/ Natalie Baszile
August 11, 2021 16:53 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBAyyyyee! Enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Natalie Baszile which opens with a thought provoking hypothetical question. Colah B Tawkin and Natalie discussed her father’s influence on her fictional world and Colah’s highlights from We Are Each Other’s Harvest. Natalie thoughtfully breaks down the difference between a Historian vs storyteller and helps us understand how to know you’re a storyteller. Gems were dropped as usual as should be expected from such a brilliant guest! To s...
Black and Lit! w/ Natalie Baszile
August 04, 2021 23:08 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBColah B Tawkin had the pleasure of being in conversation with author Natalie Baszile who is most widely known for having written the novel 'Queen Sugar'. Natalie spoke with Colah from Oakland about her family gardening legacy, her writing process, her favorite flowers and how they're necessary in her life. In this beautiful exchange, Natalie shared her fave recipe for her homegrown lemons and Colah got to teach Natalie a new word! This is part 1 of 2 so tune in next week for more ...
Throwback! George Washington Carver: The Botanical G.O.A.T. Pt. II
August 02, 2021 13:22 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBIssa Throwback! We bringing back this episode to celebrate Black Botanists Week 2021. Join us on Part 2 of 2 for a discussion on George Washington Carver! We're not here for the peanut lessons you learned in school either. Colah B Tawkin has a convo with modern day Botanical Brotha and chocolate botanist, Derek. Colah B Tawkin and Derek got to talking DIRTY about soil because GWC was the Iyanla Vanzant of soil as he was out there FIXIN it! Our beloved ancestor was in them southern...
Throwback! George Washington Carver: The Botanical G.O.A.T. Pt. I
July 27, 2021 18:43 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBIssa Throwback! We bringing back this episode to celebrate Black Botanists Week 2021. Join us on Part 1 of 2 for a discussion on George Washington Carver! We're not here for the peanut lessons you learned in school either. Colah B Tawkin has a convo with modern day Botanical Brotha and crazy botanist, Derek. We get rap with Derek and come to learn a bit about Carver's influence on him because representation matters. Part 1 of our conversation gets into Carver's 'straight out of a ...
Black in ATL Botanical Garden! w: Moe Hemmings
July 21, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBEpisode 5 of Season 4 opens with an enthusiastic chat about a recent visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden between Colah and our Soil Cousin from NYC, Niyyah who you ought to know as @thebloomjourney online. Colah had the pleasure of welcoming Moe Hemmings, Community Outreach Manager at Atlanta Botanical Garden to the podcast. They chopped it up about Moe's interests and work at ABG. Colah was excited to chat careers at the garden, how ABG partners with similar organizations, the value of vol...
Mindfully Yours: on Mushrooms and the Moon with Carrington!
July 13, 2021 18:37 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week we’re joined by a dear friend of the show & OG Soil Cousin: mushroom enthusiast, moon and Monstera whisperer Carrington to discuss her passions. Spoiler alert: All her passions are linked to veganism and embodying the mission to do no harm but you gotta tune in for the tea. Carrington was an inspiration to Colah in a way that we hope will also be inspiring to you on your growing journey! Become a patron to see and hear the full uncut interview of this amazing episode! Ke...
Food for the Culture with KJ Kearney
July 06, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBCharleston native, Public servant, teacher, Founder of Red Rice day, food historian, sneaker head, founder of Black food Fridays (aka your fave Black foodie on Tik Tok) host of Fix Your Plate podcast, future television host and visionary Blackspert: KJ Kearney joined Colah for a deep dive on Black culture through the lens of Black food and Gullah Geechee culture. Find out how Black in the Garden influenced his viral Black Food Fridays movement and how you can support! Become a patron to h...
Healing with Plants w/Ananda Lewis
June 29, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 157 MBEpisode 2 of Season 4 kicks off with a new segment with the ‘chirren’ and The Chocolate botanist Derek Haynes. Our guest is media legend Ananda Lewis! Ananda was excited to be on Black in the Garden because of the 1000+ interviews she’s participated in she had never had a conversation about her relationship with plants. Colah and Ananda discussed how plants helped her survive cancer, how plants helped her bond with her Grandma June and a nasty vice she unconventionally overcame. ...
Daddy B Tawkin: Father’s Day Special!
June 20, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBBlack in the Garden kicks off Season 4 during Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend with a candid conversation between Colah and her Dad. Daddy B Tawkin discusses his dad and early years farming, his family’s garden and life in rural Georgia during the Civil Rights era. Mama B Tawkin even made a cameo! Dig in to this episode to hear more about: Why Daddy didn’t want to continue farming as an adult. An encounter with the KKK. Racism in the military, especially in Iceland. The st...
Momming with Plants! ::Bonus::
May 10, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 152 MBColah has another compelling conversation with our OG Soil Sista, Brittany from Season 1, Ep. 8: Stay #PlantWoke. This bonus episode (we still spring breakin) is all things momming and it’s explicit, real and as witty as you’ve come to expect from the conversations with Colah B Tawkin on Black in the Garden! Reference episode: Good Moms Bad Choices: How to Heal Your Inner Child ft. Devi Brown Keep up with Brittany: brittanyminor.com @blackgirlgreenworld on Instagram IGTV: Plan...
Throwback: Becoming a Plant Revolutionary with Monai McCullough Pt. 1
May 04, 2021 18:51 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBEpisode 10 of season 2 is Part 1 of conversation with Monai, known by many as the Plant Mom of Amsterdam. She talks us through her journey from a kid in Jamaica Queens raised by a mama who made her go outside and camp every summer to becoming an international plant revolutionary in Amsterdam. She dabbled in floristry and fashion merchandising but a lunch break plant habit activated the plant mom in her who has helped and inspired many green thumbs! Monai's story is proof that it pay...
Spring Breakin: PSA
April 07, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBColah is pumping the (Spring) Breaks on Season 3 because: rest! Stay tuned for updates and Bonus episodes as we prepare for Season 4 in May. CawBFXULJBfBvOFPQMVd ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A Whole Design Star: Carmeon Hamilton
March 31, 2021 22:42 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBNubi Interiors boss, environmental curator and designer extraordinaire, Carmeon Hamilton joined Colah to discuss her journey from child of a Plant Lady to multi talented designer in high demand! Carmeon shares how she almost quit plants but they never quit her, how she feels about her feature in Architectural Digest and much more! Follow on Instagram: @carmeon.hamilton Go to carmeonhamilton.com 💁🏽♀️Lifestyle Blog 🪴plant guide 📅booking Go to blkinthegarden.com to get your Me...