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 landforms that define Southern California.

Plant: Humboldt's Lily (Lilium humboldtii) Presented by Alejandro Lemus

Elements of a Garden, the 2023 Native Plant Garden Tour podcast celebrates the hidden meaning within our gardens — how each element is nested within something larger: a seed, a plant, a garden, an ecosystem. Join UCLA climate scientist and native plant gardener Dr. Alex Hall and TPF Executive Director Evan Meyer for an exploration of a single garden within the deeper context of environmental and cultural forces shaping our changing planet.

For images and more information on Dr. Alex Hall’s garden visit:

Carthay Rewilding & Renewal

Links to resources mentioned in this episode:

Calscape.org

Local Source Initiative

Garden #20: LaPlante+d'Auria / Native Restoration Garden

Thank you to the following contributors for making this podcast possible:

Host: Evan Meyer and Guest: Dr. Alex Hall

Producer, Sound Design, and Mixing: Gustavo Garcia instagram: @eldratl

Composer: Richard Houghten instagram: @richardhoughten

Executive Producer: Marie Astrid González

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