115. Native Landscapes, Lo-fi Dad Jazz, And The Rungs Of The Ladder W/ Rooey Planthropology podcast

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115. Native Landscapes, Lo-fi Dad Jazz, and the Rungs of the Ladder w/ Rooey

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Roey, a music industry marketing professional and lo-fi producer, uses his "dad jazz" instrumental music to fund native plant installations across Nashville and beyond.
• Growing up in a family of avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts instilled a deep appreciation for native plants and natural spaces
• Names his songs after native plants and uses all proceeds to purchase seeds from Roundstone, a native plant seed farm in Kentucky
• Transformed his yard into a 4,000 square foot wildflower haven that serves as both beautiful habitat and practical barrier from busy streets
• Works with schools, city planners, and neighborhoods to create native plant installations that help reduce flooding and filter pollutants
• Explains how native plants require less maintenance than conventional landscaping while supporting local wildlife and ecosystems
• Demonstrates how urban wildflower installations can help reconnect people with nature and create community around conservation
• Emphasizes that "done is better than perfect" when it comes to conservation efforts and environmental projects
Check out Rooey's lo-fi music on Spotify, Apple Music, or at rooey.co and see how music and native plants can transform urban environments into thriving ecosystems.
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Chapters

1. Introducing the Plant-Loving Musician Rui (00:00:00)

2. From Music Industry Suit to Lo-Fi Producer (00:03:50)

3. Turning Music into Native Plant Conservation (00:07:54)

4. Creating Urban Wildflower Ecosystems (00:18:11)

5. Transforming Environment Through Community Engagement (00:28:49)

6. Done is Better Than Perfect (00:47:50)

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