Join us as we talk with gardeners, foragers, herbalists, chefs and community activists to explore the many ways that plants impact our cultures and cuisines, our history and our future. Along the way, we'll also learn quite a bit about growing our own! The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is hosted by Bevin Cohen and brought to you by Small House Farm. Support the show: www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
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Whether you live in a suburban condo or on an off-grid farm, you can live a greener lifestyle. In the Sustainability Book Chat we talk to authors who can help you reach your goals to achieve a more self-reliant lifestyle, whether that means starting a container garden on your balcony or having chickens in your backyard or making greener transportation choices.
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Seed Saving and Story Telling - Remembering Wisconsin's Tomato Man
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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! Hear about Thane's incredible collection of seeds; more than 1000 varieties of tomatoes and hundreds of beans! We dig into the history of the classic Amish Paste tomato and meet other d…
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From Seed to Skincare w/ Zehra Murthy, Belfiore Herbal
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Want to make your own Vitamin A oil from homegrown carrots? Learn how to do it, plus so much more, from Zehra Murthy, UCSF scientist and owner of Belfiore Herbal! Let's take a deep dive in homegrown botanicals, working with hydrosols and the science of skincare. Zehra Murthy is a scientist at University of California where she’s spent the last 40 y…
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Preserve Your Harvest w/ Sarah Thrush, Preserving with a Purpose
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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. Sarah is a third generation canner and and expert in home food preservation. She shares some tips and tricks to help us succeed with our canning pr…
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Herbal Hydrosols w/ Liz Fulcher + Mint in the Kitchen and Apothecary
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Hydrosols are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanicals. Learn about these unique herbal products, the distillation process, and more with clinical aromatherapist Liz Fulcher. Liz also shares her Top 5 hydrosols and how to use them! Liz Fulcher brings over 33 years of essential oil experience, research, and education to her work …
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Garden to glass beverages can bring joy and relaxation into your life. Learn how to make seasonal botanical cocktails (and mocktails) with author and herbalist Tenae Stewart! Tenae Stewart is a certified astrologer and spiritual coach. She is on a mission to embody simplicity in daily rituals and self-care practices, as these can be such supportive…
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Grow Regionally Adapted Seeds w/ Dr. Matthew Kost, The Buffalo Seed Company
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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! Dr. Kost, and his wife Nancy, launc…
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The Herbalist's Guide w/ Mary Colvin, Ancestral Herbology
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Are you ready to build and use your own herbal apothecary? Herbalist, author and educator Mary Colvin joins us to talk about her new book, The Herbalist's Guide; how to build and use your own apothecary. We also dig into herbal energetics, working with local herbs and so much more! Mary is a registered herbalist of the American Herbalists Guild and…
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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 Vegetable Garden and we cover important topics like building soil, resilient garden design, working with perennial plants and seed saving. Kim ev…
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Bird Friendly Gardening w/ Jen McGuinness
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Garden for the birds! Important members of the food chain, birds offer natural pest control, are fun to observe, and they need our help! Learn how to create a beautiful, bird friendly garden with author Jen McGuiness. Jen will also share some tips on how to attract more beneficial insects to the garden as well as a list of plants that will deter de…
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Squirrels and rabbits in your garden? Too much clay in your soil? Curious what fruits and veggies will thrive in the shade? Garden expert Susan Mulvihill answers these questions and more! Susan Mulvihill is a gardener, educator, author and host of the popular 'Susan's in the Garden' Youtube channel. Susan is passionate about gardening and believes …
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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. George Barnett owns and operates the Hungry Forager, an educational program based in the Bluegrass region and focused on teaching people about wild edib…
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Discover the magic of native plants and bring your garden to life! Get your garden party started with Shubber Ali, founder of Garden for Wildlife. We’re talking with Shubber about growing native plants, how native plants support our ecosystem and what you can do to create a little wildlife sanctuary in your own backyard! Shubber Ali is the CEO of G…
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Staple Crops & Local Food Systems w/ Michelle Ajamian
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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 …
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Let's Chat w/ Tony O'Neill, Simplify Vegetable Gardening
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Grow your best garden ever with tips and tricks from author and YouTuber Tony O’Neill! After listening to this interview you’ll be ready to grow a healthier and more productive vegetable garden than ever before! Tony O’Neill has been creating educational gardening content for the last fourteen years and in 2020, he launched the wildly popular YouTu…
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GMO Tomatoes, Oh My! + Ask an Herbalist w/ Kristine Brown
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Are you ready for the new GMO Purple Tomato?!? What impact will this new variety have on our health, our gardens, or our tomato seed saving? Bevin unpacks this latest development in the gardening world, then sits down for a relaxing chat with herbalist, author, and educator Kristine Brown. Kristine Brown is helping parents teach their kids about he…
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Let's Chat w/ Felicia Ruiz, Kitchen Curandera
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What does it mean to be a kitchen curandera? What’s the difference between Indigenous food and local food? We’ll learn all this and much more when we sit down to chat with traditional healer and award-winning author Felicia Ruiz. We’ll also talk about Felicia’s book Earth Medicines, winner of the 2022 Reading the West Award: Eating The West and the…
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Five Questions w/ Tina Sams, The Essential Herbal
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From selling herbs at the renaissance fair to editing one of the most influential herbal magazines of the decade, Tina Sams has done it all! She’s joining us on the podcast for a special herbal edition of 5 Questions. We talk about her early days running an herb shop at a renaissance festival in the 90s, growing Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish…
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Let's Chat w/ Jere Gettle, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
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We’re kicking off the year with a seedy conversation! We’re sitting down to chat with Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, America’s largest heirloom seed supplier! We talk about Jere’s gardens and his favorite things to grow, what it’s like living at the Baker Creek village and some his favorite offerings from the 2024 Whole Seeds Cat…
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We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners around the world that have joined us as we explore the intersection of gardens, cultures, cuisines and community. It's been an amazing year exploring seeds and weeds with all of you! In this episode we relive the highs and lows of our year together, dig into exciting statistics, and …
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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! We’ll also learn why jim prefers to spell his name with little-case letters and something about sunbathing in Speedos on the…
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USDA Map Heats Up! + Five Questions w/ Peggy Riccio
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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 and to answer 5 Questions! Peggy talks about why basil is her favorite garden herb… a…
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Let's Chat w/ Sarah Hall, Planting by the Signs
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Can the moon help your beans grow? In today’s episode, author and professor of agriculture Sarah Hall is joining us on the podcast to talk about planting by the signs and her new book, Sown in the Stars. Learn about this traditional practice of working with the moon phases and astrological signs to guide your planting schedule. We’ll discuss when i…
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Gardening Can Be Murder w/ Marta McDowell
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Join us for an extra special, spooky episode of Seeds & Weeds. In today’s episode, author and horticulturalist Marta McDowell is joining us on the podcast to talk about her new book, Gardening Can Be Murder. We'll also be talking about some of Marta’s previous books, including Bevin’s personal favorite, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life. We’ll also g…
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Grow Fruit Trees Fast w/ Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com
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Want to grow sweet, tasty fruit in your own backyard? In today’s episode, author and fruit tree expert Susan Poizner is joining us on the podcast to share some fruit tree knowledge and talk about her latest book Grow Fruit Trees Fast. We'll be talking about choosing the right fruit trees for your space, feeding the soil to keep your fruit trees hea…
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What We Sow w/ Jennifer Jewell, Cultivating Place
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What do seeds mean to you? In today’s episode we’re talking with Jennifer Jewell, host of the Cultivating Place podcast and author of the new book, What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological and Cultural Significance of Seeds. We'll be discussing Jennifer's personal journey with seeds, the significant impact that seeds have on the world around us and…
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Five Questions w/ Leah Webb, Seven Step Homestead
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Gardening for health, happiness and delicious produce! Author and educator Leah Webb joins us on the podcast to talk about whole foods cooking, why she gardens and so much more when she answers 5 Questions. Leah is an avid gardener, edible landscaper and accomplished author and educator. In today’s episode we learn what she loves to grow the most, …
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Natural Beauty w/ Janice Cox, Herb Society of America
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Pine nut skin scrub? Sour cream face mask?! Author and natural beauty expert Janice Cox joins us on the show to talk about these incredible products and so much more! We’ll also talk about beautiful lavender and eating loofahs! Janice Cox teaches workshops across the country on making your own body care products with simple kitchen and garden ingre…
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Let's Chat w/ Amy Anthony, NYC Aromatica + Top 5 Essential Oils
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This episode is packed full of info! Certified Aromatherapist Amy Anthony joins us to talk about the difference between hydrosols and essential oils, lavandin vs lavender and so much more! Then, Amy shares her Top 5 essential oils! Amy is a certified clinical aromatherapist, owner of NYC Aromatica and host of the Essential Aromatica podcast. Amy le…
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Let's Chat w/ Erin Hamilton, The Mushroom Conservatory
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Join us on a mushroom adventure! Today we’re sitting down with Erin Hamilton, founder of The Mushroom Conservatory to learn how plants and mushrooms are so radically different from one another, why we need 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! Erin Ha…
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Five Questions w/ Christy Wilhelmi, Gardenerd
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Nerd alert! Gardenerd founder Christy Wilhelmi joins us on the show to talk about small-space fruit orchards, Russian tomatoes, reclaiming food waste and all sorts of groovy stuff! Christy empowers people to grow their own food, to be more self-reliant, and to reduce pollution and waste, one garden at a time. Christy is founder of Gardenerd, the ul…
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Ask an Herbalist w/ Crystal Stevens, Flourish Farmstead
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Herbalist Crystal Stevens joins us to answer your questions and Bevin shares a recipe for a healing salve made from yarrow and comfrey! We’re so excited to have Crystal Stevens join us for ‘Ask an Herbalist.’ *Learn more about Crystal and her farm* - https://flourishfarmstead.com Crystal is an herbalist, author, educator and co-owner of Flourish Fa…
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Let's Chat w/ Jessica Mitchell, Mother Earth News
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Small-space gardening, sustainable living and the Mother Earth News Fair! Today we're sitting down to chat with Jessica Mitchell, host of the Mother Earth News & Friends podcast. Jessica is an editor for Ogden Publications, where she helps to produce issues of Mother Earth News and Grit magazines. She moved from Pennsylvania to Kansas in 2017, when…
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Five Questions w/ Greg Peterson, The Urban Farm
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Saving seeds, growing trees and eating peaches! Today we’re chatting with Greg Peterson, host of The Urban Farm Podcast. We’re going to talk about the importance of seed banks, how to grow elderberries and delicious homegrown peaches, when Greg answers 5 Questions. Greg Peterson is the creator and chief visionary of The Urban Farm and in 2015, he l…
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Slow Food w/ Mara Welton + Chili Pepper Trivia
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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. We’re going to dig into some of the incredible work that Slow Food does to support local and regional food systems and we’ll talk about Mara’s seasonal food truck. Then we’re going to play chili pep…
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Let's Chat w/ Del Barber, musician and farmer
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In this episode we’re sitting down to chat with Canadian farmer and singer-songwriter Del Barber. Del’s music has been nominated for countless awards and has received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone Magazine. In April 2023, Del released Almanac, his 8th studio album. When he’s not touring or recording, Del is busy running his farm with his wife…
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Diane Sorensen: The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens
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Whether you're a chicken keeper or someone who simply gets annoyed when reading children's books that are filled with misinformation about animals, Diane Sorenson's, The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens, is a fun little gem that's sure to delight young children, as well as the adults reading the book to them. The book includes short …
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Five Questions with Zach Loeks + Tomato Extravaganza
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Today we’re hanging out with farmer and author Zach Loeks and he’s going to answer 5 questions. We’ll talk about his work at Ecosystem Solution Institute and we’re going to learn more about micro-landscaping. After the interview we’re going to celebrate with a Tomato Extravaganza.. because right now I am obsessed with America’s favorite fruit! Zack…
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Why are moths always cast as the villain? What’s the difference between a moth and a butterfly? We’ll find out today in this special bonus episode! Let’s sit down for a chat with botanist and photographer Jim McCormac to talk about his new book Gardening for Moths. Jim and his co-author Chelsea Gottfried have written a book unlike any other availab…
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Let's Chat w/ Erica & Mike, Nature & Nurture Seeds
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Today we’re hanging out with Erica Kempter and Mike Levine, co-owners of Nature & Nurture Seeds, a Michigan based seed company. We talk about why planting regional seed matters and some of their favorite varieties from this year’s catalog, then we play the Garden Dating Game! Let’s see how well Erica and Mike know each other… in the garden. 😉 Erica…
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Ask an Herbalist w/ Demetria Clark, Heart of Herbs
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We’re back with another round of Ask an Herbalist and this time we’re sitting down with herbalist and educator Demetria Clark. You sent in some really interesting questions and Demetria and I had a very fun and informative conversation! Demetria Clark is an internationally known herbalist, aromatherapist and midwife. She has studied and apprenticed…
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Five Questions w/ Melissa DeSa, Working Food + Weed Ramble: Plantain
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Seed steward Melissa DeSa tells us about her tomato breeding program and Bevin rambles on about one of his favorite wild herbs. Melissa DeSa is a seed saver, artist and founder of the Florida nonprofit, Working Food. Today Melissa answers 5 questions and talks to use about some of her recent garden challenges and successes. She also tells about her…
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Five Questions w/ Brie Arthur + Chili Pepper Trivia w/ Annie Toro Lopez
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Foodscape gardener Brie Arthur shares her love affair with grains and Annie Toro Lopez plays Chili Pepper Trivia! Brie Arthur is an author, horticulturist, educator and host of the very popular Youtube channel Brie the Plant Lady. Today Brie is joining us for 5 Questions. We’ll have a chance to learn about why Brie loves growing grains as well as s…
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Five Questions w/ Sonya Harris + our Top 5 peppers
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Community gardener Sonya Harris tells us how we can get our hands on her special seeds and Bevin shares his Top 5 Peppers! Sonya Harris is a gardener, seed saver, founder of the Bullock Garden Project in Glassboro, NJ and all-around groovy lady! We have an opportunity to chat with Sonya about her favorite tomatoes, a fun gardening surprise and some…
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A Conversation w/ Andrew Bunting - Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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Andrew Bunting, VP of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society talks about this year’s garden trends and the Philadelphia Flower Show then we play a quick round of This or That! Every year the PA Horticultural Society makes their predictions about what might start trending in our gardens and Andrew joins us to talk about their 2023 predictions. From …
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Ask an Herbalist w/ Mel Mutterspaugh + Top 5 herbs and a recipe
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Herbalist Mel Mutterspaugh answers your questions and I share my Top Five favorite herbs for the tea garden! Mel is a clinical herbalist, host of The Herbalist’s Path podcast and founder of Apothecary Mommas, an online herbal mentorship just for moms. You can learn more about Mel’s work at www.theherbalistspath.com Before we sit down with Mel, I sh…
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Chris McLaughlin: Growing a Good Garden Naturally
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If you want to grow a garden that is in sync with nature, then you need to check out Chris McLaughlin's ninth and newest book, The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food — All in Your Own Backyard. In this episode, Chris and I are talking about several of The Good Garden concepts presented in her book, star…
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It only seems natural that after you perfect a homemade delicacy for your family and friends, the next step is to start selling it. Until recently this was financially impossible in many states due to regulations that meant you would have to invest big bucks in infrastructure to start a business. However, now that all 50 states have cottage food la…
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This or That w/ Jon Jackson + Ask a Gardener w/ Enoch Graham and a book review
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Jon Jackson has to choose between pork or beef and Enoch Graham answers your gardening questions! You can support our podcast by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm Today Jon Jackson joins us for a game of This or That, where I offer him two choices and he has to decide between this.. or that. Jon is a veteran, farmer, BBQ m…
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Five Questions w/ Joseph Lofthouse, landrace gardening and our Top 5 seed catalogs
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Joseph Lofthouse tells us why promiscuous tomatoes are his favorite tomatoes! Today we’re hanging out with Joseph Lofthouse to ask him 5 questions. Joseph is a seed saver and yoga teacher from Paradise, Utah. He’s also the author of the book Landrace Gardening. Joseph tells us about his promiscuous tomato project and lets us know just how easy it i…
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Five Questions w/ Jeff Quattrone, New Jersey tomatoes and a seed story
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Jeff Quattrone tells us why he loves those jersey tomatoes and I share the story of Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter! Today we’re sitting down with Jeff Quattrone to ask him 5 questions. Jeff is an artist and heirloom seed activist from New Jersey. His work has helped revive six varieties of New Jersey bred tomatoes that were once considered func…
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