Green Thumb: Stories about gardening

Green Thumb: Stories about gardening

Published: July 18, 2025

Duration: 42:03

In this week’s episode, we’re getting into the weeds—literally—with two stories about how gardens and green spaces can take root in our lives in unexpected ways.

Part 1: Feeling lonely after a move to New York City, Kofi Thomas finds connection, purpose, and community through a neighborhood garden.

Part 2: As he fights to stay sober, Michael Hudgins throws himself into an unusual form of therapy: pulling invasive plants from a city park.

Kofi Thomas is a NYC based comedian with a curiosity for the world. He is a first generation immigran...