Between Soil and Self - A conversation with John Sonnier

Cultivating Place by Jennifer Jewell / Cultivating Place

Apr 23, 202600:53:49Government & Organizations

This week, Cultivating Place host Abra Lee explores diplomacy and gardens. She’s in conversation with John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. There since 2009, John focuses o...

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