In our second BATCH (5 episodes called "Earth Stories"), we're digging into fragile, precious, and sometimes surprising places across the South. In Episode 7, writer Jim Barger reads his piece "The Untold Story of Hibiscus Grandiflorus." Listen as Jim takes us deep into the interior forest of a barrier island, where he witnesses a grove of gigantic prehistoric flowers - flowers the world had thought lost.

Jim is an outspoken advocate for conservation and protecting the Georgia coast. His magical story and conversation with our host, Kyle Tibbs Jones, make for an entertaining episode. 

Original Story

The Untold Story of Hibiscus Grandiflorus

Credits

Hosted by Kyle Tibbs Jones

Produced by Ryan Engelberger

Engineered by Anthony Stubelek (who is a real treasure) and Thomas Sully Allen

Featuring original music by Curt Castle

Recorded at Tweed Recording and Chase Park Transduction in Athens GA, and Rockstudio in Brunswick, GA

Made possible by the support of the Southern Environmental Law Center