Palms of the Diaspora

In this episode of Black in the Garden, Colah shares her lifelong love for palm trees, rooted in her Florida upbringing and travels across the country. Together with Plant Zaddy, they explore the fascinating ways palms show up across the African Diaspora — from food and textiles to traditional medicine. You’ll hear incredible facts about the resilience, history, and cultural power of palms, including how they survive hurricanes and how ancient date palm seeds sprouted after thousands of years. It’s a breezy, informative, and culture-rich conversation about one of the world’s most iconic plants. For more information, www.wabe.org/podcasts/blackinthegarden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.