# Erin Presley on Making Gardens Relatable to All (#31)

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Podcast: [The Plantastic Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plantastic-podcast-4937946)
Published: 2024-07-05T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: theplantasticpodcast.com
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## Resource

For July's episode of The Plantastic Podcast, Erin Presley speaks about the importance of making gardens relatable for everyone. She is a horticulturist at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin where she manages the herb garden, native woodland areas, pond garden, and gravel garden. She highlights unique projects, including creating culturally relevant gardens with Ho Chunk Nation and Hmong communities and hosting events like making milkweed soup and a special cucumber drink. Erin also discusses innovative gardening techniques like hugelkultur, gravel gardens, and incorporating woody debris into the garden and how these practices contribute to sustainable planting. Our conversation covers Erin's dedication to fostering a love for nature and plants and emphasizes building a supportive horticultural community and the value of community engagement in public gardens. Enjoy the show!

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