Soil Cousins, get ready to be inspired! The dynamic Lelo Jones is back! Lelo is a passionate advocate for sustainable living, urban farming, and community empowerment. Fresh off his awe-inspiring 100-mile walk from Columbus to Atlanta, Lelo shares the powerful story behind “Heal the World, 100 Miles to Change,” an initiative designed to raise awareness about sustainable living and preserving the planet for future generations.

From his roots in hosting Atlanta’s Soil Festival to founding Outdoor Fresh Farm and the Outdoor Universal network, Lelo is on a mission to reconnect people to the soil and inspire eco-friendly lifestyles. He’s not just a farmer—he’s a movement, blending education, activism, and hands-on farming to empower communities and amplify the voices of Black farmers.

Tune in for an energizing conversation packed with practical tips for integrating sustainable practices into your life, whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or just a passion for greener living. Join us as we explore how Lelo’s journey is changing the game and healing the world—one step and one seed at a time.

To support Black in the Garden and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit wabe.org/give

For more information, visit www.wabe.org/podcasts/blackinthegarden

Soil Cousins, get ready to be inspired! The dynamic <a href="https://www.outdoorfreshfarm.com/">Lelo Jones</a> is back! Lelo is a passionate advocate for sustainable living, urban farming, and community empowerment. Fresh off his awe-inspiring 100-mile walk from Columbus to Atlanta, Lelo shares the powerful story behind “Heal the World, 100 Miles to Change,” an initiative designed to raise awareness about sustainable living and preserving the planet for future generations.
From his roots in hosting Atlanta’s <a href="https://www.foodwellalliance.org/soil-festival-2024">Soil Festival</a> to founding <a href="https://www.outdoorfreshfarm.com/">Outdoor Fresh Farm</a> and the Outdoor Universal network, Lelo is on a mission to reconnect people to the soil and inspire eco-friendly lifestyles. He’s not just a farmer—he’s a movement, blending education, activism, and hands-on farming to empower communities and amplify the voices of Black farmers.
Tune in for an energizing conversation packed with practical tips for integrating sustainable practices into your life, whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or just a passion for greener living. Join us as we explore how Lelo’s journey is changing the game and healing the world—one step and one seed at a time.
To support Black in the Garden and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/give">wabe.org/give</a>
For more information, visit <a href="http://www.wabe.org/podcasts/blackinthegarden">www.wabe.org/podcasts/blackinthegarden</a>

The 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. Follow @blackinthegarden in IG and Tune in weekly! Send any questions, concerns or feedback to hello@blkinthegarden.com. 

The 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. Follow @blackinthegarden in IG and Tune in weekly! Send any questions, concerns or feedback to hello@blkinthegarden.com.

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