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Theodore Payne Foundation | Elements of the Garden Podcast

Co-hosted by UCLA climate scientist Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer, this five-episode podcast explores an individual garden within the context of global environmental and cultural changes, offering insight into the intricate relationship between these microcosms and the world at large.

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Episode 1: 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 w
Episode 2: 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 landfo
Episode 3: 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 sca
Episode 4: 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 ga
Episode 5: 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

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