We Borrowed This Earth: A Conversation with the Stewards Next Door

What does it mean to truly care for the land beneath your feet? In this episode, I sit down with three women doing exactly that.  They represent Master Gardeners,  Tree Troopers, and a Watershed Stewards.  The conversation gets real, rooted, and deeply personal.We talk about why planting native species isn't just a gardening trend — it's an act of love for future generations. We explore what it means to hold land in trust for our children and grandchildren, and why that responsibility belongs to all of us, not just the experts.I also get personal about how these three women helped spark my own journey as a Watershed Steward, what I didn't know, what surprised me, and why I kept going. If you've ever felt called to do something meaningful but didn't know where to start, this one is for you.And for my Rebloomers? This episode is a direct invitation. Midlife is the perfect season to put your hands in the soil,  literally and figuratively. When we tend the earth, we tend ourselves.In this episode we cover:Why native plants matter and what happens when we replace them with ornamentalsThe idea that "we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors — we borrow it from our children"How everyday people (not just experts) can become environmental stewardsWhere to start if you're curious about Master Gardening, Tree Troopers, or Watershed Stewardship in MarylandWhether you have a backyard, a balcony, or just a big heart — there's a place for you in this work.