Mike Gibson: Topiary Titan of Television

In this episode of Black in the Garden, host Colah B. Tawkin sits down with world-renowned topiary artist Mike Gibson for a vibrant conversation about creativity, legacy, and the art of shaping living sculpture. From his early days growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, to working alongside the legendary Pearl Fryar, Mike shares how he turned his passion for plants into a powerful form of cultural expression.

Mike reflects on his experience as a contestant on HGTV’s Clipped with Martha Stewart, breaks down the Gibson Method of creative pruning, and talks about the therapeutic and artistic power of topiary. Colah and Mike explore how topiary connects to Black identity, public art, and the future of green spaces.

This long-awaited conversation is full of insight, inspiration and gems of wisdom.

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