Humans Growing Stuff

Deep Roots and Representation for BIPOC in Gardening

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 <a href="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/">Soul Fire Farm,</a> Naima Penniman to learn about the the afro-indigenous history behind growing practices in America. Mango also talks with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlswithgardens/?hl=en">Black Girls with Gardens'</a> Jasmine Jefferson and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/botanicalblackgirl/?hl=en">Botanical Black Girl</a> Stephanie Horton about the importance of representation in gardening culture.For more information, check out the <a href="https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us">Miracle-Gro Website</a> and learn about initiatives like <a href="https://scottsmiraclegro.com/responsibility/foundation/enhancement/">GroMoreGood</a>. Your friends at Miracle-Gro are collaboration partners with iHeart Radio for "Humans Growing Stuff." Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gardening is about more than just roots and leaves, it’s about human connection, successes and failures, moments of mindfulness and growing some good. This is the most delightfully human podcast about plants you’ll ever listen to! Hosted by Mangesh Hattikudur and collaboration between iHeartMedia and you by your friends at Miracle-Gro “Humans Growing Stuff” is a show about growing and gardening for everyone. We’ll share sweetly inspiring stories, tips and tricks to nurture your plant addiction and just enough science to make you sound like an expert! So join us as we dig into “Humans Growing Stuff.”