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– 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

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.

Food History & Fermentation w/ Dr. Julia Skinner

Which came first – beer or bread? Let’s explore fermentation, the history of food, and the work of Dr. Julia Skinner.

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!

Preserve Your Harvest w/ Sarah Thrush, Preserving with a Purpose

You’ve harvested some amazing produce from your garden – Now what? Author and TikTok sensation Sarah Thrush joins us to talk about canning, food preservation and her new book, Preserving With A Purpose.

Climate Change Gardening w/ Kim Stoddart

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!

Homesteading Challenges and Answers From the Experts

What happens when you gather dozens of homesteaders, ask them about their biggest challenges, and put those questions directly to some of today’s most respected homesteading voices? Tune in to find out.

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. 🌶️

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.

Slow Food w/ Mara Welton plus Chili Pepper Trivia

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.

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