Presented 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're...

The 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...

In 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 ferns. This...

In 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...

Ready 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 culture,...

Colah 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: @thechocolatebotanist...

We’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. Explore...

Join 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 connection...

Presented 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.  Atlanta...

🚨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 making their...

It’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? Text Colah at...

It’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)819-3926 about...

In 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: * SHARE...

Presented 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 Cherokee...

Colah 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.org/ BITG...

We’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 ⭐️Rate 5 stars on...

Black 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 ⭐️Rate 5 stars on...

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.

In 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 conversation and get...

This 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.

Soil 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!

This 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.

This 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 and the unexpected story of his claim to the Cannabis Cup. Jules and Colah conclude with a plot for the next great stoner flick.

Born 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 and Recreation.