Soil Cousins and Flower Fiends, the first is episode of this new season is dedicated to you! Today, we're immersing ourselves in the captivating realm of floriography—the language of flowers—a lexicon that can convey almost any sentiment imaginable. Join us as we explore the hidden meanings behind blooms and celebrate some remarkable women who've bloomed despite the thorns.

 From unraveling the symbolism of jealousy-inducing flowers to discovering blooms that signify everlasting love, we've got you covered. We're are also honoring Black Women trailblazers like Alice Walker, Teresa Speight, and Karen Washington with the flowers they truly deserve! Plus, don't miss the Watering Moment with Plant Zaddy!

 For more information, visit wabe.org/podcasts/black-in-the-garden

References:

Charlotte de la Tour's Le Langage des Fleurs

BBC.com

Iowa State University

Watering Moment and Plants Provided by:

Plant Zaddy

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