Eva Monheim: Nurturing Nature – Sustainable Gardening in The Regenerative Garden | On the House #41

An episode for aspiring green thumbs and plant enthusiasts! On this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast with your host, Gabriella Joustra, we're diving headfirst into the world of sustainable gardening. Our guest, Eva Monheim, is here to unveil the secrets of nurturing nature in the regenerative garden. So, buckle up for a journey through the verdant realms of eco-friendly horticulture!

Eva Monheim is a horticultural and environmental consultant, garden coach, and an award winning educator. She is a faculty member at Longwood Gardens for the Professional Horticulture Program and Continuing Education Department where she teaches Woody Plants and related subjects. She was an assistant professor at Temple University for over 12 years where she taught 13 different subjects to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture and landscape architecture. Many of her students have gone on to be leaders in the horticulture and green industry.

Monheim’s other endeavors in the green industry include the award winning ‘The Plant a Trillion Trees’ podcast which is heard in 100 countries. She is the author of Shrubs & Hedges: Discover, Grow, and Care for the World’s Most Popular Plants, which was nominated by The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries for outstanding contributions to the literature of horticulture. Monheim currently writes for Birds & Blooms magazine and is co-principal of Verdant Earth Educators, LLC (VEE) a company that writes educational documents and standards, SOPs, landscape management plans, and trains professionals in the green industry.

In this episode, Eva paints a vivid picture of why treating plants as family is not just a whimsical notion but a key principle in sustainable gardening. She delves into the profound benefits of using local plants, unraveling the intricate dance between flora and the environment. As a seasoned educator, Eva provides invaluable tips for designing your garden – from the aesthetics to the practical, such as strategically planning areas near doors to avoid unwelcome slithering visitors. So, whether you're a seasoned gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of plants, this episode is a must-listen for cultivating your own green haven. Tune in and let the seeds of sustainable wisdom sprout in your gardening endeavors!

You can find more about Eva and her work through the following links:

Website: https://www.evamonheim.com/  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamonheim/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evamonheim/
Book: https://www.evamonheim.com/book.html

Plant a Million Trees Podcast Website: www.theplantatrilliontreespodcast.com
Plant a Million Trees Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantatrilliontreespodcast 
Plant a Million Trees Podcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantatrilliontreespc
Plant a Million Trees Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094030906666

Verdant Earth Educators Website: https://www.verdanteartheducators.com/
Verdant Earth Educators Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerdantEarthEducators/

Art and Design by Eva Monheim Website: https://www.artanddesignbyevamonheim.com/
Art and Design by Eva Monheim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtByEvaMonheim/ 

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