<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We're back!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maci and Divine&lt;/strong&gt; share their personal connections to tea, discussing its cultural significance, the rituals surrounding it, and how it intersects with landscape architecture. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on their experiences with tea —from childhood memories to current practices —they delve into the idea of designing tea gardens that reflect cultural meanings and foster community connections. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#landscapearchitecture #tea #landscape #connection #podcast #&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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We're back!Maci and Divine share their personal connections to tea, discussing its cultural significance, the rituals surrounding it, and how it intersects with landscape architecture. Drawing on their experiences with tea —from childhood memories to current practices —they delve into the idea of designing tea gardens that reflect cultural meanings and foster community connections. #landscapearchitecture #tea #landscape #connection #podcast #

Landscapes Unmuted- Tea Connections: From Garden to Cup

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Landscape Nerd Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Maci chats with Malena Grigoli and Jennifer Lumpkin about &lt;strong&gt;Project Sophia&lt;/strong&gt;—a creative, community-driven effort rethinking what it means to take buildings apart. They dig into the difference between &lt;strong&gt;deconstruction and demolition&lt;/strong&gt;, the power of &lt;strong&gt;art and cultural legacy&lt;/strong&gt;, and how sustainability and reuse can shape a more connected, mindful city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#deconstruction #communityengagement #cleveland #landscapearchitecture #cle #sustainablearchitecture #urbanwaste #culturallegacy #biocycling #environmentaljustice #artinarchitecture #ecologicalhistory #transformativeartsfund&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;References made in the episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.redhousearchitecture.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Chris Mauer-Redhouse Studio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/indigobishop/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Indigo Bishop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-brown-3033555a" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Robin Brown- CCOAL Collective Citizens Against Lead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/taf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Transformative Arts Fund&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/gordon-matta-clark" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Gordon Matta- Clark&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/971709#page_scan_tab_contents" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;The Revolt of the Objects &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/40660967" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Tsukumogami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://mygrowconnect.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;mygrowconnect.org&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://malenagrigoli.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;malenagrigoli.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Landscape Nerd Podcast, Maci chats with Malena Grigoli and Jennifer Lumpkin about Project Sophia—a creative, community-driven effort rethinking what it means to take buildings apart. They dig into the difference between deconstruction and demolition, the power of art and cultural legacy, and how sustainability and reuse can shape a more connected, mindful city.Keywords:#deconstruction #communityengagement #cleveland #landscapearchitecture #cle #sustainablearchitecture #urbanwaste #culturallegacy #biocycling #environmentaljustice #artinarchitecture #ecologicalhistory #transformativeartsfundReferences made in the episode:<a href="https://www.redhousearchitecture.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Chris Mauer-Redhouse Studio</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/indigobishop/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Indigo Bishop</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-brown-3033555a" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Robin Brown- CCOAL Collective Citizens Against Lead</a><a href="https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/taf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transformative Arts Fund</a><a href="https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/gordon-matta-clark" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gordon Matta- Clark</a><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/971709#page_scan_tab_contents" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Revolt of the Objects </a><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/40660967" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tsukumogami</a><a href="http://mygrowconnect.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">mygrowconnect.org</a>  <a href="http://malenagrigoli.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">malenagrigoli.com</a>

Landscape x Deconstruction

<description>&lt;p&gt;Maci and Kristen discuss the subtlety of bias and the barriers to belonging in landscape architecture. The conversation shares many personal insights revealed in addressing the challenges of navigating assumptions in public design and advocating for more inclusive thoughts and conversations throughout the design process. Maci @thelandscapenerd&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;thelandscapenerd.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kristen @pop_of_good&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#landscapearchitecture #biasindesign #belonging #designforbelonigng #publicdesign #mentalhealth&lt;/p&gt;
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Maci and Kristen discuss the subtlety of bias and the barriers to belonging in landscape architecture. The conversation shares many personal insights revealed in addressing the challenges of navigating assumptions in public design and advocating for more inclusive thoughts and conversations throughout the design process. Maci @thelandscapenerdthelandscapenerd.comKristen @pop_of_good#landscapearchitecture #biasindesign #belonging #designforbelonigng #publicdesign #mentalhealth

Landscape x Bias and Belonging

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month and Autism Acceptance Month with a conversation about connection! Maci and guest Caressa Joyce explore the deep connections humans have with the land and how practices help connect us to our understanding of nature and community. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This interdisciplinary conversation is guided by the following questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is the overarching theme of your work and philosophy?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is your origin story?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who/what is part of your lineage?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are some of the earth-based things you do?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What do you wish everyone knew/practiced to help humanity and Mother Earth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Caressa:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.caressajoycenteredlife.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;www.caressajoycenteredlife.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Yoga-Massage-Energy Therapist, A Life Cycles Celebrant, Artist, Activist, Mama, Life Partner, Oracle Card Reader, Mystic, Healer, Teacher, Friend, Sacred Circle Leader, Writer, Earth and Moon Lover. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upcoming Events:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landscape-lore-with-the-landscape-nerd-tickets-1319373855719" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Landscape Lore with the Landscape Nerd&lt;/a&gt; April 24th- Get your tickets!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://caressajoycenteredlife.com/events/seasonal-tea-ceremony-bella-tierra" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Bellatierra &lt;/a&gt; April 27th -Get your tickets!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://caressajoycenteredlife.com/events/guided-meditation-and-tea-blending" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;Guided Meditation and Tea Blending&lt;/a&gt; May 9th - SOLD OUT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The interconnection between self-care and caring for the earth is vital.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nature serves as a profound teacher in understanding life&amp;#39;s complexities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;land connection, rituals, personal journey, lineage, earth-based practices, community, self-care, environmental awareness, landscape architecture, mindfulness&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month and Autism Acceptance Month with a conversation about connection! Maci and guest Caressa Joyce explore the deep connections humans have with the land and how practices help connect us to our understanding of nature and community. This interdisciplinary conversation is guided by the following questions:What is the overarching theme of your work and philosophy?What is your origin story?Who/what is part of your lineage?What are some of the earth-based things you do?What do you wish everyone knew/practiced to help humanity and Mother Earth? About Caressa:<a href="http://www.caressajoycenteredlife.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.caressajoycenteredlife.com</a> A Yoga-Massage-Energy Therapist, A Life Cycles Celebrant, Artist, Activist, Mama, Life Partner, Oracle Card Reader, Mystic, Healer, Teacher, Friend, Sacred Circle Leader, Writer, Earth and Moon Lover. Upcoming Events:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landscape-lore-with-the-landscape-nerd-tickets-1319373855719" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Landscape Lore with the Landscape Nerd</a> April 24th- Get your tickets!<a href="https://caressajoycenteredlife.com/events/seasonal-tea-ceremony-bella-tierra" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Bellatierra </a> April 27th -Get your tickets!<a href="https://caressajoycenteredlife.com/events/guided-meditation-and-tea-blending" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Guided Meditation and Tea Blending</a> May 9th - SOLD OUTTakeaways:<ul><li>The interconnection between self-care and caring for the earth is vital.</li><li>Nature serves as a profound teacher in understanding life&#39;s complexities.</li></ul> land connection, rituals, personal journey, lineage, earth-based practices, community, self-care, environmental awareness, landscape architecture, mindfulness

Landscape x Connecting

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of cherry blossoms- their beauty, cultural significance, and the folklore surrounding them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Words for the algorithm:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Landscapearchitecture #design #Cherryblossoms #spring #folklore #culturalsignificance #symbolism #nature #beauty #ephemeral #cherrytree&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of cherry blossoms- their beauty, cultural significance, and the folklore surrounding them. Words for the algorithm:#Landscapearchitecture #design #Cherryblossoms #spring #folklore #culturalsignificance #symbolism #nature #beauty #ephemeral #cherrytree

Landscape Lore: Cherry Blossoms

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