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Growing with The Bullock Garden Project, Inc.

Growing with The Bullock Garden Project, Inc.

By The Bullock Garden Inc

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!
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Season 2, Episode 5 - #GrowTheFuture

Growing with The Bullock Garden Project, Inc.Nov 19, 2019

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Season 2, Episode 9 - #YouDoYou

Season 2, Episode 9 - #YouDoYou

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 Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Dec 17, 201927:08
Season 2, Episode 8 - #CrazyGrainLady

Season 2, Episode 8 - #CrazyGrainLady

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 importance of introducing gardening to children.  She touches on how she fell in love with gardening as a child and how she transformed into the #CrazyGrainLady. Follow Brie on social media! BrieGrows.com Instagram @BrieThePlantLady  Facebook @BrieGrows
Dec 10, 201936:03
Season 2, Episode 7 - #GivingTuesday
Dec 03, 201922:38
Season 2, Episode 6 - #ThereAreTears

Season 2, Episode 6 - #ThereAreTears

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 to be good stewards of the planet. Christina is a foodie so naturally there's a lot of chit chat about food!

Have you ever pickled Cucamelons (Mexican Gherkins)?

Nov 26, 201931:07
Season 2, Episode 5 - #GrowTheFuture
Nov 19, 201930:06
Season 2, Episode 4 - #MotivationalSaturday

Season 2, Episode 4 - #MotivationalSaturday

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 Relay
Join in the chit chat and let us know what you're doing in November that makes you feel AMAZING.
Nov 12, 201933:41
Season 2, Episode 3 - #BadGardeningJokes
Oct 29, 201924:54
Season 2, Episode 2 - #StackedWithFlavor

Season 2, Episode 2 - #StackedWithFlavor

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 written many books, the latest being Stacked with Flavor (hence the name of this episode), a cookbook and guide you'll want to check out ASAP! 

Enjoy listening to the conversation and let us know which recipe you're going to try first.

Oct 22, 201948:04
Season 2, Episode 1 - #Yuck2Yum

Season 2, Episode 1 - #Yuck2Yum

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! 

Oct 15, 201924:22
Episode 11 - The Yucky Challenge

Episode 11 - The Yucky Challenge

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. instead? 

We shall see!

Sep 03, 201921:28
Episode 10 - The New Mom
Aug 30, 201937:46
Episode 9 - The Power Couple
Aug 23, 201948:60
Episode 8 - The Mexican Gherkin

Episode 8 - The Mexican Gherkin

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 has in regard for BGP full sensory learning.

Something special to listen for is an idea the Bullock Garden Project is really excited about: WORKSHOPS for those who are local (or those who want to travel). Coming up in late 2019, early 2020, we're looking to share the full sensory learning with the masses.

The episode rounds out with our hosts and Teresa chatting about some of the elements from her job and also the National Geographic Bee, or GeoBee for short. Enjoy!

Aug 16, 201941:41
Episode 7 - The $4 Louboutin's
Aug 09, 201942:04
Episode 6 - The Kia Ora

Episode 6 - The Kia Ora

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 & more!   

Check out the INCREDIBLE work the Oke Charity is doing in New Zealand!  Catch Paul & Oke through the following links and on his NEW podcast, Dad's Patch!  

Instagram  @oke_charity & @DadsPatch  Twitter @OkeCharity & @DadsPatch

Aug 01, 201940:24
Episode 5 - The First Guest
Jul 26, 201951:58
Episode 4 - The Jetlagged Episode
Jul 19, 201901:04:02
Episode 3 - The Wizards Unite!

Episode 3 - The Wizards Unite!

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.org! Keep up with us on Twitter & Instagram @bullockgarden & on Facebook @bullockgardenproject. Want to unite with us wizards?   Sonya's Friend Code:  7036 1195 8795 Mer's Friend Code: 1027 6759 1641
Jul 12, 201930:07
Episode 2 - The Summer Cold

Episode 2 - The Summer Cold

In this episode we talk about summer colds, the need to start a non-profit, and podders (not potties).
Jul 05, 201943:32
Episode 1 - The Jersey Tomato

Episode 1 - The Jersey Tomato

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!
Jun 21, 201909:25