Best Garden Thyme Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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509 Mushrooms interview Jose Prieto-Figueroa 55:06

15d ago55:06

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss mushrooms with our friend Jose Prieto-Figueroa of The Bay Mushroom. Jose and his wonderful wife, Bianca, have grown specialty mushrooms for over 10 years. Jose answers some of our mushroom questions, such as: what a fungus is, why we see them in the fall, how he grows them on his farm, and some tips for how to…

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Elderberry with Holly Bellebuono + Bright Vinegar for Colds recipe 44:32

3d ago44:32

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I’ve been emailing with Holly for years, but as much as we’ve interacted via email and recipe exchange, this was our first time face-to-face and it was great to finally get the chance to meet her! In this episode, Holly shares so much fascinating information about elderberry (one of my very favorite herbs!) - from folklore, to crafty uses for the t…

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Episode 201 Phoenix Chicken / Catching up with McMurray President Tom Watkins / Pumpkin Crumble Bars / Egghole Industries 50:37

4d ago50:37

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the stunningly beautiful Phoenix chicken. Tom Watkins, President of McMurray Hatchery, joins us to recap Murray Fest, tell us about a new breed for the hatchery, and share the benefits of brooding chicks in Fall. Our recipe this week is ridiculously good Pumpkin Crumble Bars, and retail therapy is the hilarious …

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Herbs for the Cold and Flu Season - Sign up Today! 6:51

10d ago6:51

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In place of a regular podcast this week, I’m offering an entire webinar all about working with herbs during the cold and flu season! In this webinar, we’ll look at five of my very favorite herbs to work with to help with common cold and flu symptoms, as well as to help prevent getting sick in the first place! When you join the webinar, I’ll also sh…

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Episode 200 Embden Goose / Goose Keeping 101 with Lisa Steele / Baked Apple Pudding / Omlet Pro Coop 1:01:36

11d ago1:01:36

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In this week's episode (our 200th!!) we spotlight the ancient and lovely Embden goose. Lisa Steele joins us to talk through the basics of keeping geese. We share our recipe for crazy good baked Apple Pudding, and provide some retail therapy with the awesome and spacious new Omlet Pro coop. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://…

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What People Often Get Wrong About Herbal Energetics (And Why it Bothers Me) 19:22

17d ago19:22

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When I first started studying herbs over two decades ago, I learned herbs (like many people do) by memorizing herbal actions, memorizing lists, and then throwing it all together. But I found that choosing herbs for people using these memorized lists didn’t always work, which was incredibly discouraging! Luckily, I found out about herbal energetics,…

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Episode 199 Golden Comet Chicken / Integration Tips with Fiona / White Bean Apple Burgers with Thyme and Sage / Grubbly Farms' New AllFlock 52:15

18d ago52:15

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In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the original hybrid layers, the Golden Comet. Fiona joins us for a roundtable discussion where we share our tips for integrating new chickens into the flock. We share our recipe for delicious White Bean Apple Burgers with Thyme and Sage, and provide some retail therapy with Grubbly Farms' new All Flock Fe…

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September Plantings of the Month, Fall Gardening 19:33

19d ago19:33

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The UF/IFAS Extension County Office is pleased to announce that planting a fall garden in September will kick off our new “Plantings of the Month” series. The new series replaces the previous “Plant of the Month” and will include timely topics for your gardens. As the summer heat begins to wane, Northeast Florida gardeners have a unique opportunity…

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Herbal Energetics of Thyme 15:32

24d ago15:32

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It’s easy to love the taste of thyme in stews and roasts and sauces, but have you taken the time to really taste thyme? When you have really good quality thyme, it’s highly aromatic and very spicy and hot! Tasting an herb and experiencing how it feels in your body when you take it as food and medicine is at the heart of herbal energetics. This syst…

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Episode 198 Campine Chicken / Hanns Paul of Omlet Coops/ Apple Cornmeal Cake / The Quilted Cupcake 56:36

25d ago56:36

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare, beautiful, and useful Campine chicken. Hanns Paul of Omlet joins us to talk about the company history and why Omlet coops are so successful. We share our recipe for delicious Apple Cornmeal Cake, and provide some retail therapy with the Quilted Cupcake shop. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate…

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Meadowsweet + Meadowsweet Pain Relief Tea 17:44

1M ago17:44

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There are so many medicinal benefits of meadowsweet herb! Some people think of meadowsweet simply as a natural form of aspirin. While it does shine at relieving pain (especially a particular type of pain!), meadowsweet’s gifts go far beyond this. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my love of this beautiful member of the rose family, as well as one of…

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Episode 197 55 Flowery Hen / Q&A with Dr Rebecca / Sausage and Hominy Bake / Vintage Chicken Barware 53:42

1M ago53:42

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the stunningly beautiful and auto-sexing 55 Flowery Hen. Dr. Rebecca joins us to answer some great questions from our Patreon subscribers. We share our recipe for delicious and easy Sausage and Hominy Bake, and provide some retail therapy with another look at vintage chicken barware. Grubbly Farms - click here f…

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Magnolia with Leslie Williams + Magnolia Bark Oxymel recipe 51:04

1M ago51:04

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This is the first time I’ve sat down with Leslie, and I enjoyed listening to her winding story of learning about herbs through the decades! I was equally amazed by the extensive information she shared about the medicinal benefits of magnolia. She really opened my eyes to the gifts of this beautiful, ancient tree. Leslie shared several ways to work …

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Episode 196 Nankin Bantam Chicken / Molting with Fiona / Blackberry Jam Cupcakes / Vintage Chicken China Sets 52:30

1M ago52:30

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny, adorable, and very old Nankin Bantams. Fiona the Floof Lady joins us for our annual molting episode where we share all of our tips and tricks to get our birds through this rough but very important stretch of time. We share our recipe for delicious Blackberry Jam Cupcakes, and find some retain therapy w…

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Self Heal with Richard Mandelbaum + Fresh Tincture of Self Heal 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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It was truly a pleasure to chat with Richard Mandelbaum about self heal! He not only discussed many medicinal gifts of this lovely little herb, but also dove deeper into nature connection, herbal energetics, and the intricacies of medicine making, weaving all of these things together in such a beautiful way. Richard’s joy in embracing his curiosity…

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Episode 195 Swedish Duck / Loss and Grief with Kristine Ellis / Japanese Cabbage Pancakes / Miniature Pet Portraits 49:17

2M ago49:17

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful and useful Swedish Duck. Christine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks joins us for a roundtable discussion about grief and loss of our feathered beauties. We share our recipe for delicious Japanese-style cabbage pancakes, and we find some retail therapy with miniature pet portraits. Grubbly Farms - click here f…

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508 Aug Bird is the Word! 58:24

2M ago58:24

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS! We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants that will bring the bird to your yard. Urban Bird Treaty program: https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treaty Florida Extension Website about Bird feeder…

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Episode 194 Heritage Cornish Chicken / Rooster Behavior with Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm / Peach Cobbler / Vintage Chicken Figurines / 55:12

2M ago55:12

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In this week's episode we spotlight the surprisingly sweet and adorable heritage Cornish chicken. Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm and Sawdust Publishing joins us to talk about rooster behaviors for new rooster keepers. We share our recipe for a delicious and easy late summer Peach Cobbler, and find some retail therapy with vintage chicken figurin…

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Episode 193 Pilgrim Goose / Feeding Waterfowl with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Judy's Meatballs / Goose Jewelry 51:51

2M ago51:51

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful American heritage breed Pilgrim goose. Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart join us to discuss Nutrena's newest layer feed as well as the best ways to feed your waterfowl. We share Chrisie's mother-in-law's famous meatball recipe, and find some retail therapy with goose jewelry. Grubbly Farms - click her…

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Mugwort with Molly Meehan Brown + Herbal Garland recipe 48:39

2M ago48:39

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This was my first time meeting Molly, and it was an absolute joy to talk with her and hear the many ways she is working with herbs to strengthen relationships and build connections. I just loved when Molly walked me through how she connects with mugwort through the five senses - what a delightful way to begin to build a relationship with a plant! M…

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Episode 192 Serama Chicken / Dr Stephanie Lamb - Avian Vet and Nutritional Advisor / Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread / Quictent Walk-In Run 54:02

2M ago54:02

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the tiny and beautiful Serama bantam. Dr Stephanie Lamb, avian vet and advisor to Lefeber/Emeraid, joins us to talk about supplements for poultry health. We share our recipe for delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, and find some retail therapy with the Quictent Walk-In Chicken Run. Grubbly Farms - click he…

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Arnica with Michael Skeeter Pilarski + Arnica Liniment recipe 54:15

2M ago54:15

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It’s been on my mind to have Michael Pilarski on the show for quite a while now, so when he dropped by the other day to see my garden, it seemed like the perfect time to invite him to be here. I loved talking with Michael about his experience of both wildcrafting and farming, and his perspective about the benefits and drawbacks of both of those way…

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Episode 191 East Indie Duck / Kristine Ellis, author of Raising Ducks / Kristine's Duck Egg Quiche / Duck Jewelry 57:11

2M ago57:11

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In this week's episode, we spotlight a gorgeous and rare bantam duck, the East Indie. Kristine Ellis, known for her Dunkin Ducks social media accounts, joins us to chat about her new book, Raising Ducks for Beginners and Beyond. We share Kristine's favorite recipe for Duck Egg Quiche, and provide some retail therapy with duck jewelry! Grubbly Farms…

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120. Summer Garden Potpourri: We're Hot and Killin' It! 58:16

3M ago58:16

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Our gardens are doing great! So far. If you don’t count the heat, the Japanese beetles… and the murders! Life is growing fast and furious in our gardens and we are applying water like we are applying for a job. Edith loves her loveage. Christy is at peace with her peace rose. Edith is plum crazy about her plum tree. Christy is thinks Edith’s peach …

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Sumac with Phyllis Light + Sumac Elderberry Syrup recipe 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

I had such a great time catching up with Phyllis Light in this conversation! Hearing Phyllis’ unique herbal story and her philosophy about herbs and herbalism was a real treat. Plus, she shared such an abundance of information about sumac and its medicinal gifts that I am inspired to start working more with this amazing plant! Phyllis shared so man…

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Episode 190 Bielefelder Chicken / Help your Chickens Through a Heat Wave / Peach Meringue Pie / Chicken Jewelry 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

In this week's episode we spotlight the Big, Beautiful Uber Chicken - the Bielefelder! Our main topic is all about ways you can help your birds through the heatwave that half of the planet is currently under. We share our recipe for a delicious, summery peach meringue pie, and find some retail therapy with the latest offerings of chicken jewelry on…

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507 Mosquitoes 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and diseases they transmit in Maryland, and give some tips on how to reduce your chance of getting bitten. - NPR - A Guide To Mosquito Repellents - MDA Mosquito C…

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Dandelion with Brigitte Mars + Dandelion "Mushrooms" 41:56

3M ago41:56

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It was so much fun to meet the famous Brigitte Mars, who has been an herbalist for over fifty years. I’ve admired her work for such a long time, and found in this interview that she is also quite the character! Brigitte has such a strong thread of creativity that just bursts out of her, and our conversation went in many unexpected directions – way …

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Episode 189 Ayam Ketawa / All About Combs and Wattles / Thai-Inspired Omelet / Chickens and Hobby Farms Magazines 36:47

3M ago36:47

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Ayam Ketawa, aka the Laughing Chicken. Our main topic takes a closer look at chicken combs and wattles; what they're for and how they work. We share our recipe for a delicious Thai-inspired omelet, and find some retail therapy with Chickens and Hobby Farms magazines. Grubbly Farms - click here fo…

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Cherry Tomato, the July Plant of the Month. 26:14

3M ago26:14

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On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare cherry tomatoes. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natura…

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Chayote, the June Plant of the Month. 21:06

3M ago21:06

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On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Chayote. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resour…

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Gingko with Mary Morgaine Squire + Sweet Memory Tea 47:50

3M ago47:50

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I have fallen in love with Mary Morgaine Squire’s plant love letter newsletters lately, and when I sat down to interview her, it was made even more clear to me just how deep her connection with the herbs is! I’m excited that she chose ginkgo (GIngko biloba) for her herb – it’s a new plant for the show and one I haven’t worked with much myself. I re…

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Episode 188 Ayam Cemani / A Closer Look at Vitamin D / Potato Frittata / Chicken Wheelchairs 35:12

3M ago35:12

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Ayam Cemani. We take a closer look at Vitamin D and all of the ways your chickens need it and can get it. We share our recipe for delicious potato frittata, and find some retail therapy with chicken wheelchairs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/c…

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Episode 187 Magpie Duck / Surprising History of Vent Sexing / Rice Custard / Chicken Strollers 43:11

3M ago43:11

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In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful member of the domestic waterfowl family, the Magpie duck. For our main topic, we take a deep dive into the history and origins of vent sexing. We share our recipe for simple and delicious rice custard and we get some retail therapy with chicken strollers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate …

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Stinging Nettle with Kristine Brown + Homeschool Curriculum Sample 46:28

4M ago46:28

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I’ve known Kristine Brown for many years, and it was such a delight to sit down and chat with her about her love of nettle – a plant that herbalists love to love! Even though I have immersed myself in nettle love for years, I learned some new things about this wonderful herb during our conversation. And it was so much fun to hear about Kristine’s h…

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Episode 186 Salmon Faverolles Chicken / Amprolium and Medicated Feed / Peach Jam Cake / Vitametz for Waterfowl 39:45

4M ago39:45

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In this week's episode we spotlight one of our favorite breeds, the adorable Salmon Faverolles! Our main topic is a discussion on Amprolium and medicated feed - what exactly is it and what does it do? We share our recipe for delicious Peach Jam Cake, and provide some retail therapy with our review of Vitametz - a new waterfowl supplement from Metze…

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Tulsi with Anjali Deva + Tulsi Chai Recipe 40:10

4M ago40:10

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It was so delightful to sit down and chat with Anjali Deva about Tulsi. I just love it when I interview someone and their love of the plant they choose shines through so clearly, which was definitely the case in this conversation. Anjali’s descriptions of seeing Tulsi growing in India made me wish I could grow whole fields of it myself! Anjali disc…

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Episode 185 Ardennes Hen / Chickens at the Humane Society with Erin Long / Drop Biscuit Egg Bake / Hand Stamped Metal Jewelry 56:34

4M ago56:34

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the Ardennes Hen, a very old European chicken breed. We're joined by Erin Long, Marketing Manager for the Harford County Humane Society, to talk about chickens in shelters. We share our recipe for delicious Drop Biscuit Egg Bake, and find some retail therapy with the hand-stamped metal jewelry by Minnesota from …

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506 June Non-Bee Pollinators with Madeline Potter 53:11

4M ago53:11

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter. We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home gardens. This month, we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL l…

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Plants at Risk with Susan Leopold + List of Possible Substitutions 55:13

4M ago55:13

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I am a huge fan of the work done through United Plant Savers (UPS) and so it was truly an honor to have Susan Leopold, the executive director of UPS, on the show! I had so much fun talking with Susan. Of course she discussed the UPS’s efforts to catalog and protect at-risk native medicinal plants, but this conversation also went places I didn’t exp…

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Episode 184 Exchequer Leghorn / Chick Development with Fiona / Buckwheat Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips / Bright and Early Coffee 58:28

4M ago58:28

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Exchequer Leghorn and Fiona joins us for a round table discussion on chick development. We share our recipe for buckwheat pound cake with chocolate chips and find some retail therapy with Bright and Early Coffee. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100…

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Chamomile with Dr. Jillian Stansbury + Tummy Tea Blend 1:07:22

4M ago1:07:22

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It was so much fun to interview Dr. Jillian Stansbury! She is a plant nerd in all the best ways, and every section of this conversation has so much wisdom infused into it. Not only does Dr. Stansbury give a ton of information about chamomile’s many gifts but she also touches on the differences between the use of herbs and pharmaceuticals, her passi…

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Episode 183 Cinnamon Queen Chicken / Backyard Flock Biosecurity with Dr Yuko Sato / Chili with Cornbread Topping / Murray Fest Midwest 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

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In this week's episode we spotlight a hybrid variety chicken - the Cinnamon Queen. The wonderful Dr. Yuko Sato, Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, chats with us about keeping your backyard flock safe during fair and festival season. We share our recipe for Chili with Cornbread Topping, and give you an update on the latest speakers add…

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Lemon Balm with Maria Noël Groves + Fresh Lemon Balm Tincture Recipe 51:51

5M ago51:51

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This is Maria Noël Groves’s second time on the show, and I’m thrilled to have her back! You can tell that Maria is an herbal teacher, because this episode is packed with in-depth herbal information about lemon balm. She shares so much wisdom about lemon balm’s gifts that I just can’t wait to get into the garden and work with this wonderful plant ag…

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Episode 182 Silkie Chickens / How to Feed Juveniles-Pullets with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Cheesy Potato Hash / Cozy Chicken Mystery Series 1:03:26

5M ago1:03:26

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the original pet chicken -the Silkie! Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena Feeds join us for a great chat about the best ways to feed juvenile birds as they grow into pullets. We share our recipe for Cheesy Potato Hash, and find some retail therapy with a cozy chicken mystery book series. Grubbly Farms - …

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Motherwort with Thomas Avery Garran + Tension Relief Tincture 1:02:57

5M ago1:02:57

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I've spent many hours poring over Thomas Avery Garran’s materia medica books. In fact, his first book was one of the first herbal books that I bought when I started studying Chinese medicine! And as you’ll see in this episode, Thomas clearly loves plants and has wonderful insights into them, from their gifts and energetics to how to grow and harves…

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May Butterfly Pavilion Interview with Arthur Earle of the NMNH 40:39

5M ago40:39

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss butterflies and the Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion at National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. with Arthur Earle. Arthur answers all our questions about the behind-the-scenes part of running a butterfly show. We talk about why butterflies are important. Arthur gives us some fun butterfly facts abo…

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Episode 181 American Buff Goose / Caring for Adult Ducks with Marc and Katy Metzer / Duck Egg Pavlova with Strawberry Curd / Tidewater Chicken Sandals 56:55

5M ago56:55

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful American Buff Goose. Marc and Katy Metzer from Metzer Farms join us again to discuss the best care for adults ducks, plus all of the wonderful things ducks can add to your backyard or homestead. We share our recipe for delicious Duck Egg Pavlova with Strawberry Curd and our best tips for w…

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Rose with David Winston + Uplift Tea Blend 1:14:10

5M ago1:14:10

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I am thrilled to have David Winston back on the show! Like his last episode, which featured nettles, this episode is absolutely packed with knowledge and wisdom from David’s 55 years of experience. (Speaking of his incredible storehouse of herbal know-how, if you’d like to study with David, he’s enrolling students now! You can get the details in th…

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Episode 180 Call Ducks / Duckling Care with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms / Duck Eggs 101 / Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks 54:16

5M ago54:16

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable Call Duck and chat with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms about how to take care of ducklings. We share some duck egg 101 info, and finish up with a book review of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-1554696…

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