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Seeds And Their People

Seeds And Their People
Community Gardening
Karen Washington
Food Justice
Food Sovereignty
Rise & Root Farm
Urban Agriculture
Mohegan Tribe
East New York Farms
Gullah Geechee
Iran
Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Community Farming
Culinary Traditions
Heirloom Seeds
La Familia Verde Farmers Market
Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Caribbean Vegetables
Southern Foodways
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A radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden.

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Vivien Sansour is an artist, storyteller, researcher and conservationist.

She uses image, sketch, film, soil, seeds, and plants to enliven old cultural tales in contemporary presentations and to advocate for the protection of biodiversity as a cultu... more

This episode features an interview with our friend Maria Hernandez of Cruz Family Little Farm about an hour northwest of Philadelphia in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. Maria grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers for her community, including many Mexican... more

This episode features an interview with our friends Hassan Muamer, a seed keeper and environmental advocate and engineer, his wife Hannan, and mother-in-law Fatimah. They had been visiting Philadelphia from Battir, Palestine for an extended stay and ... more

Sama Mansouri of Reyhan Herb Farm grows foods from Iran in the San Francisco Bay Area, California for her community members in the Iranian Diaspora. She also shares seeds through our Truelove Seeds catalog, and we met up in January of 2025 to talk ab... more

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Recent Guests

Vivien Sansour
An artist, storyteller, researcher and conservationist advocating for seed conservation and biodiversity
Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Episode: EP. 38: Vivien Sansour on Palestinian Seeds, Longing, and Love
Maria Hernandez
Farmer at Cruz Family Little Farm
Cruz Family Little Farm
Episode: EP. 37: Cempaxochitl, Papalo, and more tastes of Mexico with Maria Hernandez of Cruz Family Little Farm
Hassan Muamer
A farmer from Battir, Palestine and co-founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library.
Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Episode: EP. 36: Preserving Seeds, Culture, and Farming Traditions of Battir, Palestine
Valerie Erwin
Long-time Philadelphia chef, former owner of Geechee Girl Rice Cafe, advocate for Gullah Geechee foodways
Episode: EP. 33: Ms. Valerie Erwin, Philly's Geechee Chef on the African Influence on American's Foodways
Marlene Wilks
Twin sister and vendor selling Caribbean vegetables and herbs.
East New York Farms
Episode: EP 32: East New York Farms and Caribbean Vegetables and Herbs in Brooklyn
Desma Ross
Customer of East New York Farms with a passion for healthy cooking.
Episode: EP 32: East New York Farms and Caribbean Vegetables and Herbs in Brooklyn
Sharon Maynard
Mohegan elder and tribal noner, retired after serving 12 years on the Council of Elders
Mohegan Tribe
Episode: EP. 31: Mohegan Food with Sharon Maynard and Rachel Sayet
Rachel Sayet
Mohegan writer, teacher, and indigenous food specialist
Episode: EP. 31: Mohegan Food with Sharon Maynard and Rachel Sayet
Kitty Williams (Kadisha)
Former co-worker of Karen Washington during the hot sauce project
Episode: EP. 30: Happy 70th Birthday Karen Washington! Food and Plant Stories about our Queen.

Hosts

Chris Bolden-Newsome
Co-director of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden, focusing on community empowerment and cultural connection through agricultural practices.
Owen Taylor
Seed keeper and farmer at Truelove Seeds, dedicated to seed saving and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Filled with love and inspiration

    I don’t write a lot of these but I am compelled to for Seeds and Their People because it truly is giving me hope and inspiration in a way I haven’t felt in a long time. The love just pours out of each episode. The love that Chris and Owen have for each other, for the land, for their quest for food liberation, and the love that each guest has for this journey as well. This is no standard interview podcast. There is so much mutual respect and admiration and it’s clear guests and hosts have known e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APG West Philly
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keepin me Grounded

    I listen to this pod while I’m on the farm weeding, seeding, harvesting, & transplanting. It keeps me grounded in the work I am doing and reminds me that seeds are a part of people. This work is generous, essential, and an act of love. I’m so thankful to be reminded and inspired by everyone’s stories. Thank you for doing this work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meelsmeals
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great contribution to seed saving knowledge

    The stories shared here bring so much value to the community growth of seed saving. Thank you for sharing! Cheers, A fellow seed farmer and company, Sow Local Seeds, Canada. 🌱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sow Local Seeds (Erika)
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great seed stories

    I always learn something from these interviews and they always leave me wanting to add more crops to my garden.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Brisebois
    Canada2 years ago
  • 🌱❤️🌱

    Seeding ancestral connections with every episode. I love this podcast and everything True Love creates. Thanks y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jomama512
    United States2 years ago

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The narratives shared resonate with those involved in farming or cultural preservation, making the episodes both inspiring and informative.
Audience feedback indicates that listeners feel a sense of hope and community engagement through the themes explored in each episode.
The podcast evokes deep emotional connections to agricultural heritage and community storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the genuine passion of the hosts and their guests, often highlighting the warmth and relatability of the conversations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP. 33: Ms. Valerie Erwin, Philly's Geechee Chef on the African Influence on American's Foodways
Q: What is Gullah Geechee, and what's your relationship to that?
Gullah Geechee is the descendants of enslaved Africans on the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia and connects to my family heritage and the food we made growing up.
EP. 33: Ms. Valerie Erwin, Philly's Geechee Chef on the African Influence on American's Foodways
Q: Ms. Valerie, how would you introduce yourself and your relationship to cooking and foodways?
I've always been interested in the relationship between food and culture and how people cook, what stays the same, and what changes in ingredients.
EP. 27: Improving Vegetable Crops through Seed Production with Bryan O'Hara of Tobacco Road Farm
Q: Can you tell us about the Polish watermelon and its genetic variations?
Bryan O'Hara discusses how he developed the Polish watermelon through maintaining genetic diversity while selecting for early maturity, sweetness, and size, emphasizing the connection to his Polish heritage.
Ep. 28: Zee Lilani, Kula Nursery, and South Asian plants in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Q: Could you mention how you like to use the lauki or did you call it dudi?
Dudi is typically used in curries to absorb flavors, and my grandma has innovative ways of using it as well.
Ep. 28: Zee Lilani, Kula Nursery, and South Asian plants in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Q: What has she said to you about this work that you're doing?
My grandma had tears in her eyes when I told her I’d bring Surat to her, showing the profound impact of connection to these plants.

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Featuring rich narratives centered on seed conservation and cultural identity, the episodes bring forward voices deeply connected to agriculture, heritage, and community. Notable guests include farmers and activists who emphasize the significance of heirloom seeds and traditional farming practices as vital components of their cultural backgrounds, often highlighting personal and historical ties to the land. The discussions frequently explore themes of resilience amidst socio-political challenges, creating a platform for storytelling that intertwines personal histories with broader cultural practices related to food and farming.

Unique in its intimate approach, the content resonates with those who appreciate the deep connections between see... more

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Recent guests on Seeds And Their People include:

1. Vivien Sansour
2. Maria Hernandez
3. Hassan Muamer
4. Valerie Erwin
5. Marlene Wilks
6. Desma Ross
7. Sharon Maynard
8. Rachel Sayet

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