A podcast that explores the intersection between people, plants, and culture, through conversations with descendants of Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee community.
Griot's Garden
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Podcast Overview
A podcast that explores the intersection between people, plants, and culture, through conversations with descendants of Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee community.
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Publishing Since
9/11/2024
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September 11, 2024
Episode 3: Toothache Tree
<p>In this episode we hear from Larry Johnson, a seventh-generation Sapelo native, highlighting his childhood experiences and deep knowledge of native plants. Larry shares how he learned to use the toothache tree for pain relief, a remedy passed down through oral tradition on the island. Courtney McGill reflects on her family's journey to Sapelo and the ways in which the Gullah Geechee community's connection to native plants has shaped their lives.</p>
September 11, 2024
Episode 2: Life Everlasting
<p>In this episode, Stanley Walker, a seventh-generation Sapelo Islander, shares his deep-rooted knowledge of native plants, particularly the medicinal use of life everlasting. Drawing from family traditions passed down by his mother, Cornelia Walker Bailey, and his grandparents, Stanley reflects on the plant's importance in Gullah Geechee culture and its historical ties to West African healing practices. His anecdotes provide insight into how life everlasting has been used across generations, blending humor and history with his personal experiences of learning to appreciate its healing power.</p><p>Contact Stanley at tapelo1000@hotmail.com to learn more about his net-making demonstrations. </p>
September 11, 2024
Episode 1: Sweetgrass Baskets
<p>In this episode, Sharron Grovner, a Gullah Geechee<em> </em>descendant of Sapelo Island, shares her deep connection to sweetgrass basket weaving, a tradition passed down through generations. She recounts learning the craft from master weaver Allen Green and how her designs reflect both ancestral roots and personal creativity.</p><p>Learn more about Sharron's baskets and plantation dolls by contacting her at sapeloqueen2013@gmail.com. </p>
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