Abra Lee on Conquer the Soil (#11)
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Abra Lee, an enthusiastic storyteller and southern horticulturist, shares in this fun conversation how seeing students under a tree inspired her to pursue a career in plants, the significance of swept yards, lessons learned in the Longwood Gardens Society of Fellows, her upcoming book Conquer The Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers, and more. It’s a fun conversation with some great historical perspectives, so enjoy the show!
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