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

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!

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. 🌶️

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.

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!

Saving seeds, growing trees and eating peaches! Today we’re chatting with Greg Peterson, host of The Urban Farm podcast.

Grow your best garlic ever with farmer Kristin Graves! Kristin will tell us about planting, growing and harvesting garlic and will share tips to help us produce abundant harvests of this pungent allium.

Can the moon help your beans grow? Learn about this traditional practice of working with the moon phases and astrological signs to guide your planting schedule. Author and professor of agriculture Sarah Hall is joining us today!

What if the “weed” you’ve been pulling is actually one of the most useful plants in your yard? Explore the hidden power of dandelion and why it might deserve a second look.

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.

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!