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

We’re exploring the many ways we acquire herbs! We’ll chat about some of the best herbs for growing and why we love having an herb garden.

From heirloom flowers to historic seed saving, join Peggy Cornett for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the living gardens of Monticello.

Gardening in a changing climate can be challenging. Learn how to adapt and overcome these challenges with author and garden educator Kim Stoddart. Kim talks about her new book The Climate Change Resilient Vegetables Garden and we cover important topics like building soil, resilient garden design, working with perennial plants and seed saving. Kim even shares some of her favorite variety recommendations for your gardens!

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!

Learn how to confidently direct sow your garden with our favorite beginner-friendly crops, timing tips, seed starting techniques, and real-life lessons from the gardens at Small House Farm.

Want to grow sweet, tasty fruit in your own backyard? In today’s episode, author and fruit tree expert Susan Poizner is joining us on the podcast to share some fruit tree knowledge and talk about her latest book Grow Fruit Trees Fast.

From selling herbs at the renaissance fair to editing one of the most influential herbal magazines of the decade, Tina Sams has done it all! She’s joining us on the podcast for a special herbal edition of 5 Questions.

It’s been an amazing year exploring seeds and weeds with all of you! In this episode we relive the highs and lows of our year together, dig into exciting statistics, and sneak a peek at what’s to come in 2024!

From knowing when to harvest to learning how to process and store your seeds, we’re breaking down the simple, rewarding art of saving your own seeds—and showing you how to get started! 🌱

It’s a hot and spicy episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast! Today we’re chatting with Mara Welton, who serves as director of programs for Slow Food USA.