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In this episode of Garden & Page, we sit down with Toya L. Walker to explore what happens when gardening meets storytelling—and honestly, it’s as poetic as it sounds (with a little dirt under the nails and magic in the margins). Wingless Dreamer podcast presents another exciting episode for our beloved artists and writers. Support our literary community. From soil to sentence, we dig into: 🌿 How storytelling and land stewardship intertwine—and how a garden can become a living narrative 📌 The origins and creative spark behind Post-It: A Story 🧬 Memory, ancestry, and ecological awareness shaping the stories we tell 🌍 Building regenerative systems—not just in nature, but in writing and life ⏳ Translating garden rhythms into storytelling structures and visual language 🤝 The deep connection between community, healing, and creative expression Expect a conversation that feels like: → part writing workshop → part nature walk → part quiet moment of reflection you didn’t know you needed If you’ve ever wondered whether your creativity has roots… this one’s for you 🌾 ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER - TOYA L. WALKER Toya L. Walker is an educator, gardener, and founder of Organically Grown Queen, where she combines gardening, storytelling, and creative expression to help people reconnect with nature and their own cultural roots. She has presented at conferences including Herbstalk and NOFA, and her work focuses on native plants, urban gardening, and using sensory observation to inspire writing and art. Through her workshops, Toya shows how even the smallest garden space can become a place for imagination, learning, and community connection. Website: https://organicallygrownqueen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organicallygrownwithme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089759531345&mibextid=ZbWKwL TikTok: goodGrace87 ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that nurture both mind and soul. Golden Hour by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

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