Are you a gardener, farmer, forager or herbalist
– or maybe you’re a little plant curious?
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Latest Episodes

Ten Plants You Need to Grow This Year

Ten Plants You Need to Grow This Year

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.

Popular Episodes

Herbal Remedies for Sleep w/ Maria Noël Groves, Wintergreen Botanicals

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

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.

Ripe Tomato Revolution w/ Frank Hyman

Get ready to revolutionize the way you grow tomatoes 🍅

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!

Foraging Wild Edibles w/ George Barnett

Morel mushrooms, wild onions, and tender spring greens await the hungry forager! Join us as we talk with George Barnett, founder of The Hungry Forager and author of the new book, “Foraging Kentucky”.

Totally Tomatoes: How to Grow, Cook, and Save the Ultimate Summer Crop

We’re diving into the juicy world of tomatoes—the ultimate summer garden staple. ​ 🍅 From growing tips to recipes, seed-saving techniques, and expert advice, this episode is your one-stop shop for everything tomato.

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!

Grow Exotic Plants in Small Spaces w/ Wendi Phan

Garden educator and Youtuber Wendi Phan joins us to talk about growing exotic plants in her suburban garden in Los Angeles and she shares tips and advice for those of us interested in growing exotic plants in our gardens.

All about PEPPERS in the garden, kitchen, and apothecary!

Whether you love sweet bells or fiery super-hots, this episode is your complete guide to growing, using, and benefiting from one of the most versatile plants in the garden. 🌶️

All About Lavender w/ Terry Vesci, The Lavender Companion

Grow and harvest fragrant lavender for the kitchen and apothecary! Author, chef, and lavender farmer Terry Vesci joins us to talk about her new book “The Lavender Companion”.

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