Sep 11 2024 63 mins
Landscape designer, philosopher, and plant lover Damien Ball discusses everything from whether plants have consciousness to the healing and spiritual aspects of the natural world. He also spoke about how he connects with the energy of natural spaces, why he believes designing with nature is the highest form of art, and how to create a transformative natural space.
For more on Damien Ball, his landscape design services, plants, and handmade pots, visit:
https://www.cityplantsonline.
For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Damian Ball
02:52 The Healing Power of Nature and Landscape Design
09:55 The Consciousness of Plants and their Interaction with Humans
17:40 What’s Wrong with Your Lawn? The Problem with Monoculture Plantings
28:49 A Philosopher’s Take on Chaos, Complexity, and Emergence in Nature
31:34 The Interconnectedness of All Things
33:11 A Different Framework for Looking at the World
34:06 Damien's Journey: from Commodoties Broker to Plant Whisperer
36:46 Landscape Design as a Pure and Transformative Art Form
50:26 Tapping into the Energy and Spirit of a Place
59:55 Introducing City Plants Online: A New Way to Connect with Nature