BLAK Gardener Talk

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a heartwarming and enlightening episode of BLAK Gardener Talk with the ever-inspiring Darrelynne, my home skillet. As the sun rose, our conversation blossomed, uncovering the remarkable ways she's cultivating community spirit through gardening and beekeeping. This special episode is a tribute to Women's History Month, shining a spotlight on the vital role wom...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in a verdant episode of growth and empowerment as Taryn Graham, an avid plant-based gardener and budding herbalist, sheds light on the therapeutic wonders of gardening. Dive into a conversation that blossoms with insights on nurturing your mental well-being through the soil and the soul, and learn how we can cultivate food sovereignty to nourish communities far and wide. ...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the urban oasis with Alexis Bumpers, a passionate new gardener blooming into her role, as she makes her first official appearance on our show to talk about the roots and shoots of family gardening. Alexis unveils how cultivating plants is intertwined with cultivating family bonds, and we wholeheartedly agree! But don't just take our word for it—tune in to hear her i...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate the culmination of Women's History Month with us in a truly special episode featuring Vanessa Pierre, a visionary in community healing and urban agriculture.  Vanessa shares her profound insights on how growing food is not just about nourishment, but a revolutionary act of healing for communities and families alike. Plus, get a personal glimpse into the full-circle...

Send us Fan Mail Delve into a captivating journey with D.C.'s own Ronnie Webb, President and Founder of Green Scheme, as he brings his pioneering spirit to the BLAK Gardener Talk. Webb, a veritable legend on the streets of the capital for his transformative work in gardening and farming, leads the charge in empowering underserved communities through environmental education and sustainable dev...

Send us Fan Mail Hop in as the legendary Trevor Claiborne, AKA Farmer Brown Tha MC from Lexington, KY, joined me for another episode of BLAK Gardener Talk. This isn't just your typical podcast episode; it's where beats meet beets! 🎶🥕 From authoring books to spinning tracks and tilling fields, Trevor is the epitome of passion and talent. On this special episode of BLAK Gardener Talk, he...

Send us Fan Mail 🏈🌿 Superbowl of Gardening: Part 2 🌿🏈 Get ready for an epic gardening showdown on Blak Gardener Talk! It's our Superbowl weekend special, and in Part 2, I'm joined by the phenomenal Andre Baptiste, a true home food forester and gardening guru. Follow along as Andre shares invaluable tips and techniques for creating your very own Permaculture Life. From building food f...

Send us Fan Mail 🌿 Uniting Gardeners: Superbowl Special 🏈 Part 1 Welcome to an unprecedented episode of Blak Gardener Talk, where we present the Superbowl of gardening back to back! As we celebrated the Superbowl weekend, we had the honor of hosting the incredible Erica Plants from Gardening Under Influence. Prepare to be moved by Erica's powerful knowledge and heartfelt mission. She's...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hey there, Gardening Enthusiasts! It's your host and executive producer, KIMANI Anku , and I couldn't be more thrilled to kick off Season 2 of BLAK Gardener Talk with a truly special guest – my hometown hero, Christin Riddick, from The Afro Beats Podcast! Let me tell you, folks, Christin has been a massive inspiration in my journey, and it's an absolute honor to...

Send us Fan Mail 🌾 Unearth the Journey to Inner Peace 🌾 Prepare to be moved by an extraordinary episode of Blak Gardener Talk as we welcome Brandy Michael from Inner Peace Farm. Join us on a profound journey as Brandy shares her path to finding tranquility through growing food and embracing off-the-grid living. This powerful episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, as Brandy generously imparts her...

Send us Fan Mail 🌳 Embrace Optimal Wellness with My Mindful Garden 🌳 In this heartfelt episode of Blak Gardener Talk, we welcome the inspiring Atiba Martin from My Mindful Garden. Join us as he shares his remarkable journey of creating a food forest right in his own backyard. Prepare to be moved by Atiba's passion for cultivating a greener lifestyle where creative natural products uplift th...

Send us Fan Mail 🌱 Season Finale: Meet the Visionary Farmer Ken 🌱 As BLAK Gardener Talk Season 1 comes to an epic close, we present an extraordinary finale with the remarkable Farmer Ken. Join us for an awe-inspiring episode as Farmer Ken shares his passion for independent farming in California, and how he's championing food equity for under-resourced communities. Discover the profound impa...

Send us Fan Mail 🌿 Unmissable Garden Talk! 🌿 Join us for a captivating solo episode of Blak Gardener Talk as our award-winning host, Kimani Anku, brings you an unexpected twist. With a surprise lineup of special guests, this episode takes an exciting turn into the world of gardening and farming. When Kimani's scheduled guest canceled at the last minute, he fearlessly embraced the challenge...

Send us Fan Mail On this captivating episode of Blak Gardener Talk, we venture to Long Island to meet Andre, the Seaside Gardener! As a New Yorker with a unique perspective on gardening, Andre shares a wealth of insights that will inspire and inform you. Dive into the world of seaside gardening as Andre unveils his secrets for a thriving garden in Long Island, New York.  Join us as we uncover the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this captivating episode of Blak Gardener Talk as we delve into the inspiring journey of GrowFlo, the brainchild of the visionary Gardener and Educator Portia Bellamy. With a passion for organic food and years of successful gardening experience, Portia founded GrowFlo in 2020. Discover Portia's unique gardening methods, from raised beds and pots to growing in the g...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of BLAK Gardener Talk, Kimani sits with Falani Spivey, founder of Byrd's Nest Box, LLC, a fresh produce company specializing in curated farm boxes with homegrown and artisanal products straight from Washington, DC. This was an  EPIC EPISODE, and it also spotlighted more Black women, gardeners/farmers who are moving more into helping the community by growing fr...

Send us Fan Mail Big Steele, the Urban Gardener, joins me for this BIG EPISODE of  BLAK Gardener Talk. He ran down his TOP TEN reasons to grow our food and leave that poisoned food at the grocery store. WHOA! IG:big_steele_the_urban_gardener

Send us Fan Mail After a much-needed break, BLAK Gardener Talk is back and I caught up with Oh, She Grows, who is a Garden Consultant & Coach helping folks grow food. One important question discussed in this episode is: What qualities should a gardener have? IG: _ohshegrows

Send us Fan Mail February 2020, for Black History Month, I launched my own BLAK Gardener Virtual Talk Tour, which opened many doors for me, so in Fall of 2021, I relaunched it as simply "BLAK. GARDENER TALK," aka "Grow By Any Means Necessary." However, it is a slightly different spin as I'll be highlighting black and brown gardeners/farmers worldwide. Sometimes we just nee...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Food Justice Activist/Gardener- Shawn Deangelo Walton

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Comedian/Actor/Gardener Tommy Taylor, Jr. IG: @tommytaylorjr www.tommytaylorjr.com