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

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

Five Questions w/ Sonya Harris

Community gardener Sonya Harris tells us how we can get our hands on her special seeds and Bevin shares his Top 5 Peppers!

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.

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!

Gardening Can Be Murder w/ Marta McDowell

Join us for an extra special, spooky episode of Seeds & Weeds. Bevin explores the spirit of the season, and talks about death, rebirth and the timeless power of seeds. Author and horticulturalist Marta McDowell is joining us to talk about her new book, Gardening Can Be Murder.

All About Lemon Balm + Mulch in the Garden – A Summer Solstice Special!

Celebrate the Sun in our Summer Solstice Special Episode! We talk all about lemon balm; in the kitchen, garden and apothecary – we love this amazing herb! Explore various types of mulch, which one is best for you?

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.

Seed Saving and Story Telling – Remembering Wisconsin’s Tomato Man

We’ve got tomatoes on our mind! Bevin shares a story of Thane Earle, famed Wisconsin seed saver most well known for introducing the world to the Amish Paste tomato!

Herbal Hydrosols w/ Liz Fulcher plus Mint in the Kitchen and Apothecary

Hydrosols are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanicals. Learn about the distillation process, and more with clinical aromatherapist Liz Fulcher. Liz also shares her Top 5 hydrosols and how to use them! Bevin explores the many uses of mint, in the kitchen and the apothecary.

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.

Herbs: When to Grow, Forage or Buy

We’re exploring the many ways we acquire herbs! We’ll chat about some of the best herbs for growing and why we love having an herb garden.

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