Episode 3: Toothache Tree

In this episode we hear from Larry Johnson, a seventh-generation Sapelo native, highlighting his childhood experiences and deep knowledge of native plants. Larry shares how he learned to use the toothache tree for pain relief, a remedy passed down through oral tradition on the island. Courtney McGill reflects on her family's journey to Sapelo and the ways in which the Gullah Geechee community's connection to native plants has shaped their lives.