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

Direct Sow Your Garden

Direct Sow Your Garden

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.

Vibrant Harvest w/ Sandra Mao

Vibrant Harvest w/ Sandra Mao

It’s easy to “eat the rainbow” when you’re growing one right in your own backyard! 🌈 Author and gardener Sandra Mao is joining us to talk about her new book Vibrant Harvest.

Popular Episodes

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!

Ripe Tomato Revolution w/ Frank Hyman

Get ready to revolutionize the way you grow tomatoes 🍅

The Herbalist’s Guide w/ Mary Colvin, Ancestral Herbology

Are you ready to build and use your own herbal apothecary? Herbalist, author and educator Mary Colvin joins us to talk about her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide; how to build and use your own apothecary. We also dig into herbal energetics, working with local herbs and so much more!

Five Questions with Jeff Quattrone plus what’s growing and a seed story

Jeff Quattrone tells us why he loves those jersey tomatoes and I share the story of Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter!

Grow Fruit Trees Fast w/ Susan Poizner

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.

5 Questions w/ Zach Loeks plus Tomato Extravaganza

We’re hanging out with farmer and author Zach Loeks to talk about his work at Ecosystem Solution Institute and learn more about micro-landscaping. Right now I am obsessed with America’s favorite fruit, so let’s celebrate with a Tomato Extravaganza!

USDA Map Heats Up! + Five Questions w/ Peggy Riccio

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!

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.

2025 Recap and Reflection + All about Juniper: Winter Solstice Episode!

Pause with us at the Winter Solstice 🌲✨ We reflect on the year behind us, explore the magic of juniper, and sip on seasonal rituals that celebrate rest, renewal, and the returning light.

A Year of Seeds and Weeds

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!

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