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

Latest Episodes

It’s Seed Saving Season!

It’s Seed Saving Season!

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! 🌱

All About ROSES

All About ROSES

Roses aren’t just meant to be admired—they’re meant to be harvested, brewed, crafted, and enjoyed. Let’s discover everything this iconic flower has to offer.

Popular Episodes

The Squash Episode – in the Garden, Kitchen and Apothecary with our Favorite Fall Fruit!

From growing and harvesting to seed saving and cooking, we’re exploring everything you need to know about this versatile fall favorite.

Let’s Chat w/ Erin Hamilton, The Mushroom Conservatory

Join us on a mushroom adventure! Today we’re sitting down with Erin Hamilton, founder of The Mushroom Conservatory to learn how plants and mushroom are so radically different from one another, why we need to more mushrooms in our lives and then we’re going to find out how to get one of her special kits to grow our own mushrooms right at home!

The Joys and Benefits of Summer Flowers

Flowers offer us food and medicine in addition to beauty. Let’s explore some of our favorite summer flowers and the many ways we can enjoy them in the kitchen and apothecary.

Five Questions w/ Tina Sams, The Essential Herbal

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.

What We Sow w/ Jennifer Jewell, Cultivating Place

What do seeds mean to you? In today’s episode we’re talking with Jennifer Jewell, host of the Cultivating Place podcast and author of the new book, What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological and Cultural Significance of Seeds.

Let’s Chat w/ Jessica Mitchell, Mother Earth News

Small-space gardening, sustainable living, and the Mother Earth News Fair! Today we’re sitting down to chat with Jessica Mitchell, host of the Mother Earth News & Friends podcast.

Regionally Adapted Seeds w/ Dr. Matthew Kost, The Buffalo Seed Company

Grow your best garden with seeds adapted to your climate, your soil and your culture. Dr. Matthew Kost talks about the benefits of growing regionally adapted seeds; why  these seeds are so important, how to develop adapted seeds, creating and maintaining landraces, where to purchase quality seeds and so much more!

Making Herbal Extracts: Teas, Tinctures, Oils and Vinegars

Discover four simple ways to turn everyday herbs into extracts voa teas, oils, tinctures, and vinegars—using methods you can do right at home.

Bonus Ep: Gardening for Moths w/ Jim McCormac

Why are moths always cast as the villain? What’s the difference between a moth and a butterfly? We’ll find out today in this special bonus episode!

5 Questions w/ Melissa DeSa plus Weed Ramble: Plantain

Seed steward Melissa DeSa tell us about her tomato breeding program and Bevin rambles on about one of his favorite wild herbs.

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