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Deep Roots and Representation for BIPOC in Gardening

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Gardening has an incredibly diverse history rooted in indigenous cultures. Host Mangesh Hattikudur speaks with growers of color and together they shed light on the multicultural community and origins of modern gardening. In this episode, Mango calls up multi-dimensional artist, activist, grower and Program Director of Soul Fire Farm, Naima Penniman to learn about the the afro-indigenous history behind growing practices in America. Mango also talks with Black Girls with Gardens' Jasmine Jefferson and Botanical Black Girl Stephanie Horton about the importance of representation in gardening culture.

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