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The Bullock Garden Project, Inc. (or BGP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping schools and organizations grow gardens & garden-based learning programs for children. We’ll be chatting about our journey from non-gardeners to nonprofit and having tons of laughs while we do it! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bullock-garden-inc/support
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The holiday season is in full swing and while there is joy, there can also be a lot of stress associated with this time of the year. Sonya and Mer are joined by BGP Board Member, Onna Jones to have a candid discussion about self care during the holidays and dive deeper into ways to really look out for yourself. Show notes: SAMHSA Treatment Referral…
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Season 2, Episode 8 - #CrazyGrainLady
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Green industry communicator, author, & BGP Bestie, Brie Arthur, join Mer and Sonya for a fun filled podcast discussing all things organic and Brie's new book, Gardening With Grains. Brie shares the importance growing grains in your landscape/foodscape will have in increasing soil health, overall ecological health, and personal health along with the…
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Season 2, Episode 7 - #GivingTuesday
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No description necessary - take 20 minutes of your day to listen and if you’re so inclined, give. https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3667921 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bullock-garden-inc/support
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Season 2, Episode 6 - #ThereAreTears
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Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Christina Dickson, joins Meridith and Sonya for this podcast! The Dickson family is amazing and they're all motivated and inspired to be involved with the Bullock Garden Project. The Dicksons love to grow their own food (they were the first ones to introduce Sonya to Cucamelons a few years ago) and work hard…
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Season 2, Episode 5 - #GrowTheFuture
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Last week Sonya and Mer discussed the collaboration between BGP and The Sacred Seeds. This week they’re thrilled to introduce listeners to Samuel Snyderman, Community Outreach Director for The Sacred Seeds. Learn about Sam, how he got involved with the Ruth Street, Kensington Project and why we need YOUR help to #GrowtheFuture. 💚❤️💚 Mentioned in th…
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Season 2, Episode 4 - #MotivationalSaturday
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November has been busy but amazing thus far! In this episode Sonya and Mer focus on one particular day, Saturday, November 2nd.Highlights include: #GrowTheFuture with The Sacred Seeds and the Mushroom Cap Half Marathon RelayJoin in the chit chat and let us know what you're doing in November that makes you feel AMAZING.--- Support this podcast: http…
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Season 2, Episode 3 - #BadGardeningJokes
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For episode three Sonya and Mer chat (very long distance) with Dr. Kate Neale, from Southern Cross University in Australia. Dr. Kate is a phenom in the study of therapeutic benefits of gardening, and wrote an incredible garden education curriculum for ages 3-5, helping children grow self-empowerment along with their own food.Dr. Kate has been featu…
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Season 2, Episode 2 - #StackedWithFlavor
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This week Sonya and Mer are joined by dynamo, Shawna Coronado. Her story of living with chronic pain and learning how to take care of herself through an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle is one that we think will resonate with many listeners. Shawna's passion for what she does shines through, which is evident when listening to her speak. She's w…
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Sonya and Mer are BACK! It's the second season and they are here to update you and get you set for the #YUCK2YUM challenge! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bullock-garden-inc/support
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It's time to turn #Yuck2Yum! An idea is born as Sonya, Mer, and BGP board member, Christina, challenge each other and friends to try fruits, veggies, and... herbs, to which they might not be partial. Will opinions change? Will faces be made? Will they decide they'd rather not have any part in this and donate money to the Bullock Garden Project, Inc…
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Meet Onna Jones! Onna is BGP's Chief Operating Officer, is a brand new mom and the guest for this episode of Growing with the Bullock Garden Project. She is a mover, a doer, and always looking to take the Bullock Garden Project to the next level. She has a passion for helping others and helping low income families. Onna shares some interesting info…
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Mer and Sonya turn things up with power couple, and Outdoor Living Design team, Duane and Isabel Draughon, of the award-winning VizX Design Studios, located in Chicago, Illinois. In between the laughter, learn about how Duane and Isabel conquered adversity, racism, and prejudice to grow their firm into one of the leading Outdoor Living Design studi…
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Our hosts, Mer and Sonya, are pleased to host Teresa Brown during this episode. Teresa is the Environmental Specialist for the Bullock Garden Project, Inc. and is involved with many great projects! The ladies chat about Teresa's front yard garden (be sure to check out the BGP social media accounts for pictures) and also the exciting plans Teresa ha…
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Lucky episode 7 finds Mer and Sonya wishing they were in the mountains of Colorado with their guest, Jenn Perez. (Although they'd be chugging water to stave off the altitude sickness.) Jenn lives in the mountains and her yard is often visited by moose, bears, and other critters so you won't find a garden outside of her home (there are plans in the …
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In Episode 6 Sonya & Mer say "Kia Ora!" (Hello! in Maori) to Paul Dickson. Paul is the incredible founder of the Oke Charity in Auckland, New Zealand. Paul's not only passionate about being a philanthropist; he's an amazing Dad to an adorable four-year old & husband to his beautiful wife. In this episode, they talk with Paul about all those things …
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During episode 5, Meridith and Sonya invited Ana Soley to join them at the BGP Studios to discuss what life was like going from apartment living in North Jersey to 1/4 acre to 16 acres in South Jersey over the past 10 years. Whether it’s raising children or chickens (Ana does both these days) it was such a treat to talk to her and discuss her homes…
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Episode 4 - The Jetlagged Episode
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This episode finds Sonya & Mer discussing Sonya's recent trip to the National Children & Youth Gardening Symposium, which took place at the University of Wisconsin in Madison (NO, she didn't bring back cheese OR Badger gear), where she presented on ways to integrate garden education into the general education curriculum. This way teachers can have …
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It's our third episode! Sonya & Mer dig deeper into what's happening in the BGP world, speaking a little about what's going on with their community service, partnering with nonprofits, and discover that Mer is actually the Headmaster of the South Jersey Hogwarts Campus!Our website is under construction, but feel free to visit bullockgardenproject.o…
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In this episode we talk about summer colds, the need to start a non-profit, and podders (not potties). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bullock-garden-inc/support
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Listen to Sonya & Meridith describe the beginning of their nonprofit The Bullock Garden Project Inc. You’ll meet them during this “babycast” and have a chance to name their podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bullock-garden-inc/support
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