Are you a gardener, farmer, forager or herbalist
– or maybe you’re a little plant curious?
You’ve come to the right place!

Andrew Bunting, VP of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society talks about this year’s garden trends, the Philadelphia Flower Show and he plays a quick round of This or That!

What are staple crops and what role do they plan in sustainable, regional food systems? We’re talking with Michelle Ajamian, founder of Shagbark Mill, about localized food systems, growing and processing staple crops like corn and beans and we’re going to explore how growers, producers and consumers come together to decide what kind of food system we want for ourselves and our communities.

During this action-packed interview, jim mcdonald gives a us a mini-tour of his herb cabinet, shares his go-to winter tea recipe, talks about his Lindera herb workshops, and even tells us about his very first herb experience!

One of the biggest things happening in the (gardening) world right now is the new USDA Hardiness Zones Map!  Plus horticulturist and garden educator Peggy Riccio is joining us on the podcast to talk about her information-packed garden website resource, pegplant.com!

Whether you’re gardening in a large backyard, a small urban patio, or somewhere in between, these ten plants offer reliability, resilience, and reward. Join us as we explore these essential plants, share variety suggestions, and inspire your best growing season yet.

We’ve got tomatoes on our mind! Bevin shares a story of Thane Earle, famed Wisconsin seed saver most well known for introducing the world to the Amish Paste tomato!

We’re kicking off our third season with something new and different. Today we’re celebrating SEED SWAP DAY!

Grab a pillow – this episode is going to put you to sleep! 😉

Lets Chat w/ Erica Kempter and Mike Levine, co-owners of Nature & Nurture Seeds, a Michigan based seed company! We talk about why planting regional seed matters and some of their favorite varieties from this year’s catalog, then we play the Garden Dating Game! Let’s see how well Erica and Mike know each other… in the garden.

Get ready to revolutionize the way you grow tomatoes 🍅