E103: The Intersection of Black Culture and Horticulture with Colah B Tawkin from Black in the Garde
Illustrations created by Paula Champagne, @makerchamp
In honour of Black History Month, this week's episode of The Grow Guide is focused on black culture. We're honoured to have Colah B. Tawkin, host and founder of the podcast, Black in the Garden, join us to shed some light on why biodiversity in media is just as important as it is in nature (interview begins at 00:18:30). Colah challenges us to think outside of the white narrative gardening media often presents. We discuss her background as a gardener, the lack of representation and diversity in gardening, the many ways we can "show-up" in the green space and some of the amazing guests she's had on her podcast. In a very special round of Rapid Fire, Colah recommends her favourite black-owned gardening brands, influencers and podcasts. See all Colah's recommendations and resources mentioned throughout the show linked below.
Colah's Resources & Recommendations:
Civil Rights Leader Fanny Lou Hamer
The Plant Kiki - Colah's Other Podcast
Plant Expert: Derek, The Chocolate Botanist
Instagram Follows: Christopher @plantkween and Niyya @thebloomjourney
Hemp Farmer: Green Heffa Farms, Farmer Cee
Black-Owned Seed Company: Seed Mail Seed Co
BIPOC-Hosted Gardening Podcast: The Plant Nook and Black Plant Chick
Support Black in the Garden on Patreon
Other Things Mentioned in this Episode:
Maggie's Fav Thing: Seedling Heat Mat
Dave's Fav Thing: Poppy Seeds
