Charlotte & Pickens sows seeds of change rooted deep in the rich soil of black southern culture.

Imagine a place where the wisdom of our elders' ways meets the innovation of today, where the rhythms of blues, jazz, and gospel harmonize with the hum of beehives and the rustle of heirloom crops. That's the world we're growing, one seed, one meal, one story at a time.

From the crackle of cornbread in cast-iron skillets to the quiet revolution of seed saving and quilting, to the alchemy of roots and herbs, we're reclaiming our connection to the land and to one another. We're reviving forgotten flavors, nurturing healing traditions, and sewing a drapery of skills that turns all people and species into family, vacant lots into vibrant food oases, backyards into grocers, and scraps into sophistication.

We deeply believe in the power of shared meals to heal divisions, of homegrown remedies to soothe bodies and spirits, of intergenerational learning to build lasting wealth - in our wallets, in our hearts, our minds, our communities, and our “southern souls.”

We're rekindling the flames of communal-reliance and collective care that have long warmed the heart of black communities.

Charlotte & Pickens is an invitation and call to dig your hands into fertile ground, to stir a pot of history-laden flavors, and to weave blankets and stories that will outlast us all.