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  • Plant and Heal Featured in Cuisine Noir — Honoring the Work of Black-Owned Seed Companies

    In “Black-Owned Seed Companies Grow More Than Food”, Stephanie writes: “Black-owned seed companies are cultivating more than plants. They are prese...
  • What’s a Farm Number—And Why Even Your Windowsill Might Qualify

    Whether you're growing tomatoes in clay soil or flipping philodendrons on Etsy—getting a USDA farm number makes it real in the government’s eyes.”
    — Erica Plants, Plant and Heal Co.

  • Cultivating Hope in Hard Times: Palm Center Market & the Power of Growing Together

    When the system stumbles, we don’t panic—we plant.
    Whether you’re growing collards in a raised bed or herbs on a windowsill, gardening isn’t just about food. It’s about reclaiming power, honoring our ancestors, and showing up for our communities—one seed at a time.

  • Cultivating Growth and Community: Yaa Tashel of Mama Isis Farm and Market

    In our "Growfluencers" series, I’m thrilled to spotlight Yaa Tashel, a.k.a. Mama Isis, the heart and soul behind Mama Isis Farm and Market in New ...
  • Growing Together: How Your Support is Cultivating a Greener Future

    Planting and Healing Together The Plant and Heal community has been thriving, and it’s all thanks to YOU! Your support has helped us reach more g...
  • The USDA Farm to School Program: Growing Our Future

    Family, today we're diving into the USDA Farm to School Program. As a Black agrarian and advocate for sustainable living, I'm passionate about how...
  • Cultivating Growth and Community: Ashley McGhee of 4Js Botanicals

    Meet Our First Growfluencer: Ashley McGhee of 4Js Botanicals

    We're kicking off our Growfluencers series with Ashley McGhee, a farmer revolutionizing the Texas Hill Country with sustainable, community-driven agriculture. At 4Js Botanicals, Ashley isn't just growing food—she's cultivating relationships, resilience, and empowerment.

    "Farming isn't just a job; it's a revolution," Ashley says. "We're reclaiming our agricultural heritage—one seed at a time."

    From organic practices to farm-to-table workshops, her mission is clear: grow food, grow power, grow community. Follow her journey on Instagram and TikTok @2asplus4js and stay tuned for more Growfluencer spotlights! 🌱✨

  • Cultivating Community: Black Culinary and Agricultural Trailblazers

    Cousins, we're back with more nourishing knowledge! Last time, we dug into the tech innovators who revolutionized agriculture. Now, let's feast on ...
  • Seeds of Innovation: Black Pioneers in Agricultural Technology

    Family, gather 'round. We're about to dig into some rich soil that's been left untilled for far too long. This Black History Month, let's shine a l...
  • George Washington Carver: The Plant Whisperer Who Revolutionized Agriculture and Empowered Communities

    George Washington Carver wasn't just about peanuts; he was about people.  He saw the potential for agriculture to be a tool for liberation, a pathway to economic independence for Black farmers.  His work wasn't confined to the lab; it extended to the fields, where he shared his knowledge freely, empowering communities to take control of their destinies.  Carver understood that true freedom was rooted in the land, and he dedicated his life to cultivating not just crops but also hope and resilience.

  • Fulvic Acid and Black Resilience: Nurturing Our Roots This Black History Month

    Family, as we celebrate Black History Month, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately - fulvic acid. Now, before you roll your ...
  • Planting Seeds of Empowerment: My Mission with Gardening Under Influence LLC

    Excerpt from interview with Demeter Earth  1️⃣ Tell us about Plant and Heal: What inspired you to start your business? Plant and Heal Co. was born ...