The Oak Spring Podcast

This episode focuses on the non-plant companions commonly found in gardens, namely fungi and insects.  Chris Stafford is joined by Dr. Brad Bolman, a recent Interdisciplinary Resident at Oak Spring, and Dr. Rea Manderino, Oak Spring's full-time Ecologist and Collections Specialist.  Brad's current research and forthcoming book explore the emergence of the field of mycology or the study of fungi an...

Host Chris Stafford is joined by Sir Peter Crane, the President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and Rachel Heslop, Senior Projects Coordinator at Oak Spring.  In separate interviews with Chris, Peter and Rachel discuss the origins of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation; some of the foundation's current projects and objectives, while also and shedding light on Mrs. Mellon's vision for the Oak Spr...

Host Chris Stafford is joined by ecologist, Michael Gaige, and artist, Elizabeth Webb. The two guests discuss their on-going projects and ways of interpreting the landscape.  Michael Gaige is an independent consulting ecologist based in upstate New York. His work explores the intersection of nature, culture, and history at the landscape level. Michael works with organizations, private landowners,...

The Oak Spring Podcast is the voice of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville, Virginia. The monthly podcast discusses how the legacy of Mrs. Bunny Mellon is continued through its courses, workshops, residencies and other public events. Guests include artists, writers, scientists, researchers and alumni whose work has become an integral part of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation community. E...