Elements of a Garden

About Elements of a Garden

The 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall (https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/alex-hall/#:~:text=Alex%20Hall%20is%20Professor%20in,both%20regional%20and%20global%20scales.) and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet. For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit: Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/) #nativeplants #theodorepaynefoundation #nativeplantgardentour © 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

Publisher

Theodore Payne Foundation

Category

leisure · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2023

Latest episode

13 Apr 2023

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Apr 2023

   Heart

   The fifth element, Ether, Void, or Heart depending on the system of classification, provides the ineffable connection between the material elements. For the final episode of Elements of a Garden, Evan and Alex discuss the importance of culture, community, and personal connection within the native plant community and in broader environmental conversations. Plant: Heart Leaved Keckiella (https://store.theodorepayne.org/theodore-payne-foundation-keckiella-cordifolia.html) (Keckiella cordifolia) Presented by Flora Ito Elements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet. For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit: Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/) Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible: Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex Hall Producer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/eldratl/) instagram: @eldratl Composer: Richard Houghten (https://www.richardhoughten.com/) instagram: @richardhoughten Executive Producer: Marie Astrid González (https://www.instagram.com/marieastridgonzalez/) © 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

2. 

   12 Apr 2023

   Fire

   Fire is a defining character of California landscapes. In this episode, Evan and Alex talk about how fire adaptations in plants can be utilized by gardeners, and discuss some of the unique and nuanced ecology of fire. They discuss gardening in the Wildland Urban Interface, and how ecological practices can be incorporated into safety considerations for high fire areas. Plant: Fire Poppy (Papaver californicum) Wildfire in Southern California (https://theodorepayne.org/wildfire-in-southern-california/)Presented by Erin Johnson Elements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet. For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit: Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/) Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible: Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex Hall Producer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/eldratl/) instagram: @eldratl Composer: Richard Houghten (https://www.richardhoughten.com/) instagram: @richardhoughten Executive Producer: Marie Astrid González (https://www.instagram.com/marieastridgonzalez/) © 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

3. 

   7 Apr 2023

   Air

   Air defines many features of a garden. In this episode, Evan and Alex discuss the wonderful smells of California native plants, how wind can impact plant growth, and create unexpected moments of beauty in a garden along with large scale patterns of weather. They also touch on Alex’s expertise as a climate scientist and discuss climate change at the local scale.Plant: Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) (https://store.theodorepayne.org/theodore-payne-foundation-sporobolus-airoides.html?id=7667801)Presented by Ella AnderssonElements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet.Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Westwood Greenway (https://www.2022.nativeplantgardentour.org/23-westwood-greenway/)For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit:Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/)Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible:Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex HallProducer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/eldratl/) instagram: @eldratlComposer: Richard Houghten (https://www.richardhoughten.com/) instagram: @richardhoughtenExecutive Producer: Marie Astrid González (https://www.instagram.com/marieastridgonzalez/)© 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

4. 

   5 Apr 2023

   Earth

   Earth may be the most mysterious element for a gardener. In this episode, Evan and Alex discuss the hidden world underground including the different types of soil that one might encounter in Los Angeles. They also explore the landforms that define Southern California. Plant: Humboldt's Lily (https://store.theodorepayne.org/lilium-humboldtii-ssp-ocellatum.html) (Lilium humboldtii) Presented by Alejandro Lemus Elements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet. For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit: Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/) Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Calscape.org (http://Calscape.org) Local Source Initiative (https://theodorepayne.org/plants-and-seeds/local-source-initiative/) Garden #20: LaPlante+d'Auria / Native Restoration Garden (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/20-laplante-dauria-native-restoration-garden/) Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible: Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex Hall Producer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/eldratl/) instagram: @eldratl Composer: Richard Houghten (https://www.richardhoughten.com/) instagram: @richardhoughten Executive Producer: Marie Astrid González (https://www.instagram.com/marieastridgonzalez/) © 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

5. 

   30 Mar 2023

   Water

   Water is an essential aspect of gardening in Southern California. In the first episode of Elements of a Garden, Evan and Alex discuss Alex’s approach to watering and water capture in his home garden. They also discuss the legacy of water importation in Los Angeles, as well as global cycles of weather that drive precipitation in Southern California. Plant: Blue Palo Verde (https://store.theodorepayne.org/parkinsonia-florida-blue-paloverde-seed.html) (Parkinsonia florida) Presented by Esther Fernandez Elements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/) podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet. For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit: Carthay Rewilding & Renewal (https://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/06-carthay-rewilding-and-renewal/) Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Westwood Greenway (https://westwoodgreenway.org) Save the Bay (https://savesfbay.org/atmospheric-river/) Purple Pipe Company (https://purplepipeco.com/water/) Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible: Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex Hall Producer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/eldratl/) instagram: @eldratl Composer: Richard Houghten (https://www.richardhoughten.com/) instagram: @richardhoughten Executive Producer: Marie Astrid González (https://www.instagram.com/marieastridgonzalez/) © 2023 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants

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