Podcast

Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.

This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly.

Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable Master Gardener, Meredith Nutting.

Explore the diverse world of city gardening with Gritty and Green, as we delve into topics ranging from creating serene backyard oases to nurturing plant life on urban rooftops. Join Meredith and industry experts as they discuss everything from container gardening to navigating urban agricultural policies. Gain valuable insights into the science of plant care and learn practical tips for cultivating your own thriving urban garden.

Don’t miss out on this green journey – subscribe to ‘Gritty and Green’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or paste the URL wherever you get your podcasts, and let the gardening adventures begin! You can listen to the first two episodes below.

Listen to the Gritty and Green Podcast!

Download Episode 1: Green Cities with Helena van Vliet from BioPhilly

Host and Master Gardener, Meredith Nutting, is joined by Helena van Vliet from BioPhilly to explore why we need to make our cities more green and how to create green spaces on every surface. 

Download Episode 2: Seed Keeping with Owen Taylor, TrueLove Seeds

Meredith Nutting is joined by Owen Taylor from TrueLove Seeds to discuss the importance of seed keeping and the mission behind the TrueLove Seed catalog. Meredith takes us on a journey into a seed and gives some tips on how to start seeds on your own. 

Have gardening questions or ideas for upcoming episodes? Email grittyandgreen@coolgoonproductions.com.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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