Fire is a defining character of California landscapes. In this episode, Evan and Alex talk about how fire adaptations in plants can be utilized by gardeners, and discuss some of the unique and nuanced ecology of fire. They discuss gardening in the Wildland Urban Interface, and how ecological practices can be incorporated into safety considerations for high fire areas.

Plant: Fire Poppy (Papaver californicum)

Wildfire in Southern California Presented by Erin Johnson

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

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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