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In this first episode Dandelion's co-directors, Allison Poklemba and Jessica Shepherd, sip tea and reflect on the evolution of their relationships with plants, and the completion of their first year carrying Dandelion's founder, Jane Bothwell’s, hefty and illuminating teaching torch.

In the flow of their conversation you’ll get a sense of the joy, the wonder, and the meaning that fills both their tea cups through the good work of connecting people with plants for healing & happiness, and for community connection & nature connection. 

We invite you to take a listen.

https://dandelionherb.com

Find us on Instagram:
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In this first episode Dandelion's co-directors, Allison Poklemba and Jessica Shepherd, sip tea and reflect on the evolution of their relationships with plants, and the completion of their first year carrying Dandelion's founder, Jane Bothwell’s, hefty and illuminating teaching torch.

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We invite you to take a listen.

https://dandelionherb.com

Find us on Instagram:
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In this first episode Dandelion's co-directors, Allison Poklemba and Jessica Shepherd, sip tea and reflect on the evolution of their relationships with plants, and the completion of their first year carrying Dandelion's founder, Jane Bothwell’s, hefty and illuminating teaching torch.

In the flow of their conversation you’ll get a sense of the joy, the wonder, and the meaning that fills both their tea cups through the good work of connecting people with plants for healing & happiness, and for community connection & nature connection. 

We invite you to take a listen.

https://dandelionherb.com

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In the flow of their conversation you’ll get a sense of the joy, the wonder, and the meaning that fills both their tea cups through the good work of connecting people with plants for healing & happiness, and for community connection & nature connection. 

We invite you to take a listen.

https://dandelionherb.com

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