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Episode 101: James Jiler

Episode 101: James Jiler

FromWe Dig Plants


Episode 101: James Jiler

FromWe Dig Plants

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We travel to Miami, Florida on this weeks episode of We Dig Plants! Alice Marcus-Krieg and Carmen Devito are speaking with garden designer and educator James Jiler. James is known for his past work at Rikers Island with his jail-to-street horticulture program, and is the currently running Urban GreenWorks in Miami. Hear about the benefits of gardening for inmates and at-risk youth. Tune in to hear James talk about the prevalence of organic farming in South Florida. Learn why James finds it important to reintroduce native plants in Miami neighborhoods that are predisposed to drought. Hear about some upcoming sustainable urban design plans that are scheduled for development in downtown Miami! This episode has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market. In past years, I could count on my hands the number of organic farms in South Florida producing organic produce. [9:05] -- James Jiler on We Dig Plants
Released:
Jan 7, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We Dig Plants® brings the Culture to Horticulture. Examining our human interaction with plants via authors, industry professionals, historians, plants people, cooks, gardeners & artists and combining our 20 plus years of designing gardens, we delve into the magic, power and influence of plants within a global context and share that charm with international listeners.