Best Garden Thyme Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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508 Aug Bird is the Word! 58:24

2h ago58:24

58:24

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

27d ago58:16

58:16

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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507 Mosquitoes 47:10

1M ago47:10

47:10

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

3M ago53:11

53:11

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

4M ago40:39

40:39

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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504: Plant Shopping 55:07

5M ago55:07

55:07

Hello Listener, Sorry for the late episode. We had some computer issues and had to redo this episode. This month, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts–shopping for plants. We have some great tips to help you make wise purchases with regard to landscape plants. Marylanders Plant Trees Program- $25 off coupon for native tree species at pa…

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119. To All The Plants We've Killed This Spring 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Spring is back! We are back! Edith is back! Our sore backs are back! And we have lots to share! Find out what is growing in our gardens and what we have killed this Spring What is the safest non-organic vegetables to buy in the grocery store? Edith has all the deets and beets. We spill the beans on our favorite mistakes from last year: Which plant …

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503: A Berries Nice Time with Dr. Haley Sater. 49:18

6M ago49:18

49:18

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss cane berries with University of Maryland Extension Agriculture Agent for Wicomico County, Dr. Haley Sater. Some berry good resources: Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide Haley’s Fact sheet new fact sheet - Start Growing Thornless Blackberries UME Home and Garden Information Center Fruits for the Home Garden webpage. We a…

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BONUS: The Little Seed Pot 4:22

6M ago4:22

4:22

It's almost Spring! And don't worry, Upside Down Tulips will be back soon with an all new episode that celebrates our favorite mistakes of last year and our dreams for this year's garden. PLUS: Christy and Edith are gathering their best tips and tricks for your Spring Garden. Until then, here is a little something for all you gardeners out there: A…

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Becoming a Self-Sufficient Woman, an interview with Tracy McGee 55:43

6M ago55:43

55:43

Learn what it means to become a "Self-Sufficient" woman, with Tracy McGee, founder of the Self-Sufficient Woman's Summit. In this interview, Tracy shares the struggles she experienced as a Christian woman coming to an understanding of self-reliance within the context of dependence on God and her community. Tracy McGee is a wife, mother, homesteader…

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502 More Interesting Mating Habits 59:43

7M ago59:43

59:43

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle. We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Check out the official press-release fro…

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Sprouts You Can Eat to Save Money and Increase Nutrition 28:49

7M ago28:49

28:49

For those brand new to growing food at home, sprouting can be an easy and satisfying way to add a little more nutrition to your salads and sandwiches in winter. A sprinkle of super nutritious sprouts add crunch, flavor, and freshness to other dishes. Start a tablespoon of sprouting seed in a Mason jar, on the kitchen counter today and you'll have y…

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501: Garden Trivia with Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year with a game of Garden Trivia! Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office are joining us with some fun trivia questions. Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with three questions: Botany (~1:53) Soils (~8:14) Entomology (~13:09) Native and Invasive…

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BONUS: Gardening Ghosts of Christmas Past 22:20

9M ago22:20

22:20

We have put down our hoes and, like our garden, are settling down for long winter’s nap. BUT! Before we are carried off to a deep hibernation filled with dreams of next year’s garden, we wanted to spread some holiday cheer and share with you our favorite holiday pod plays just for the gardener, the wanna-be gardener and anyone who considers well-ag…

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118. Good News for You and Good Night To Our 2023 Gardens 41:19

10M ago41:19

41:19

The garden is wrapping up for the year, pumpkins have been turned to jack o’ lanterns, green tomatoes are in the attic and onions are a’ walkin. So, let’s celebrate all the garden good news stories of the year! Christy and Lindsey share good news about: Updates on Lahaina Banyan Tree The benefits of urban gardening The discovery of a holly tree in …

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117.- What’s Up Witches? It’s Thyme for Witchy Herbs - An Upside Down Halloween 53:46

10M ago53:46

53:46

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kathryn and Christy get in costume to celebrate Halloween and the end of the garden season! We dig into our herb book and get witchy with it! We share natural witchy herbal remedies from our gardens commonly used to offer some relief as we head into flu and cold season. Learn how to make all kinds of soothi…

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S04: E09 Stinging Caterpillars 49:07

11M ago49:07

49:07

This year, we are taking a break from our spooky plant list to instead talk about a spooky, cute group of insects STINGING CATERPILLARS! Don't let their cuteness fool you; these incredible insects can string if touched, so BEWARE and keep your hands to yourself. We also have our: Bug of the Month – Antlions. (~29:45) Native Plant of the Month - Lit…

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116. Who Says You Can’t Fool Mother Nature? We Show You How! 43:41

11M ago43:41

43:41

Asters and marigolds are blooming, finches are enjoying sunflowers - and the harvest is finally coming in. We welcome Fall! And we scheme how to squeeze in a few extra weeks before Mother Nature decides to fully blanket us in snow. So, Kathryn and Christy have curated some of our favorite tips and tricks to fool Mother Nature. And not just in the F…

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115. Oh My Gourd! We are Pumped to Share All We Know About Pumpkins 52:44

11M ago52:44

52:44

Hello pumpkin season! Who has the guts to go there? Karen and Christy do! We pumpkin spice things up with an episode all about pumpkins: how to plant ‘em, how to take care of ‘em, how to use ‘em, how to cook ‘em, how to make your jack o’ lantern last longer… And how to get engaged?! Karen is harvesting tomatoes and cooking them with a pig jaw. Chri…

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114. From Acorn Squash to Zucchini: Garden Fresh Recipes to Use up the Harvest 47:50

12M ago47:50

47:50

Hungry? Great! Karen joins us and we have a bunch of recipes perfect for the gardener! Ratatouille: A wonderful harvest stew to serve with some crusty bread. Eggplant Parmesan: Karen’s Italian accent makes this recipe sound so mouthwatering! Roasted Tomato Soup: Find out what Christy’s secret ingredient is! Acorn Squash Gnocchi: You won’t believe h…

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S04:E08 Gorgeous Goldenrods 47:38

12M ago47:38

47:38

Hey Listener, Gold and yellow hues are the undeniable colors of autumn. In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite yellow-blooming perennial plants–Goldenrod. With its pretty yellow flowers, long blooming seasons, and high wildlife value, What is not to love about these fantastic native plants? Michaela also counts down her top pick of goldenr…

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WHO KILLED ROSEMARY: The Complete Collection. So Far 29:20

1y ago29:20

29:20

It's everybody's favorite true crime garden podcaster, Misty Contour, and her quest to find out who killed Edith's rosemary plant. For the first time ever, our excellent, yet enigmatic engineer has pulled together ALL the episodes of Who Killed Rosemary and assembled them for your listening enjoyment. Including some great great garden tips! Journey…

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ENCORE: What’s the Matter With My Tomatoes? BLT Help is Here 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

In this Encore Episode, we discuss the things that can happen to your tomatoes, the ‘risks’ as it were: blossom end rot, blossom drop, not setting fruit, not ripening, Septoria, early blight, late blight, middle aged blight (just kidding on that last one). We tell you how to fix what can be fixed and when to throw in the trowel and not beat yoursel…

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S04:E07 Cannning 47:00

1y ago47:00

47:00

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, Dr. Shauna Henley (a Senior Family and Consumer Sciences Educator with the University of Maryland Extension) returns to the podcast to discuss canning those summer fruits and vegetables. She will tell us a bit about the history of canning, what supplies you need (~5:20), the difference between canning with a h…

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113. Get More Bang From Your Buck With Plants With More Than One Use 53:57

1y ago53:57

53:57

Our gardens are looking great for June. Except it is August?! Ah well. Christy and Edith are eating lettuce. Lettuce is bolting. We prevent bolting with a lawn chair. We are harvesting garlic. We are trying new ways to peel garlic. Edith is planting onions. Christy forgot she planted onions. Plus, we celebrate what is reblooming and ponder where ar…

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112. Hurts Like Hail. How to Recover from Hail Damage to Your Garden 48:06

1y ago48:06

48:06

Hail Yeah - Edith is here! She is making tea from Linden trees, compost from coffee and mulch from grass. Christy gets her delivery of bindweed mites and surprises some beetles enjoying Afternoon Delight. Edith and Christy share our heart break and hope after a devestating hail storm. Find out what was stripped, shredded, pounded, vaporized, smashe…

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From Anxiety to Empowerment: Nourishing New Parents for Mental Health 48:28

1y ago48:28

48:28

Jackie specializes in guiding you through balancing your relationship with food, optimizing hormone control, improving gut health, decreasing inflammation in the body and sustaining these changes with neuroscience backed behavior change techniques. I'm excited to talk about the mental load and overwhelming joys of being a mother. The frustrating wa…

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S4:E06 Ants and Termites 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are talking about two common household pests: ants and termites. While both live in colonies and can enter our homes, they have very different lifecycles and social structures. Some of them are nuisance pests, while others can cause damage to our homes. This episode will cover how to tell ants and termites …

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111. All Hail Native Plants: Learn Why You Should Add Native Plants to Your Garden 46:40

1y ago46:40

46:40

This episode has all the feels: INSPIRING: Learn all about native plants. What are they? Why are they good for your garden? How can you find some? Why does Lindsey only have one? HORROR: Christy reveals what terrible thing happened in her garden this week. It’s bad, folks - like out of a scary movie. So, grab some popcorn and hold your veggies clos…

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107: The Alchemy of Nourishment: Healing Through Food and Intuition 56:43

1y ago56:43

56:43

Whether you crave a creative boost or a deeper connection with nature, this podcast is your sanctuary for transformation and growth. Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us. Esther Cohen, MS, RD, from The Alchemy of Nourishment, is an intuitive wisdom keeper and guide for embodied well-being. She merges Eastern and Western traditional medicine…

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110. Basil Bonanza! It’s Thyme for Basil Basic Tips & Tricks 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

We are overly Pesto-mistic this episode! Lindsey returns with updates on her hydroponic garden. Does she dare pot up her rosemary that she germinated from seed? Christy finally got her veggie garden in. Can it survive the morning glory invasion? Then we get into basil basics and IT'S EASY: We share with you all about how to plant it, grow it, harve…

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S4:E05 Pollination 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to Celebrates National Pollinator Week. ( June 19-25, 2023). A pollinator is any animal that visits flowering plants and moves pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants reproduce, making fruits and seeds. In North America pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, flower flies, beetles…

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109. Super Fantastic Tomato Talk 2023 47:28

1y ago47:28

47:28

Let’s talk tomatoes 2023! First, find out what’s new in tomato news: Why grape growers in Italy are switching to growing tomatoes. What scientists have learned about the secret screams of tomatoes. How to pick the best starter plants from the nursery What companion plants are best to buddy up with tomatoes and which to plant far, far away. Then lea…

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106: Energy Healing for Burnout: Releasing Blocked Energy and Restoring Vitality 1:07:29

1+ y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Today, we have the pleasure of diving deep into the realm of energy healing and personal transformation with the remarkable Missy Toy Ozeas. Missy is an extraordinary Energy Healer and Transformation Guide who has touched the lives of empathic souls all around the globe. With her compassionate guidance, she empowers individuals to break free from l…

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108. We Don’t Want No Grubs: How Gain the Advantage On Japanese Beetles 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

Greetings Bad-Ass Backyard Gardeners! The ever-witty and future pop-star Karen returns to UDT and we chat about what’s blooming our gardens, what’s died, and what is just being plain pokey. Plus, find out the unique way Karen aerates her lawn, how Christy made an unintended birdfeeder, and why bears are like cats. Then, we take our grubby hands and…

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Justin Hines at Home 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

22:45

International Singer and Song writer, Justin Hines talks about moving across the country to put down roots in small town Western Canada. Learn what "home" means to him and how his family is following him west, from Ontario in this conversation with Chris and Justin. Learn More about Justin and what he's up to here: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinHi…

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105: Ayurveda for Fertility: Unlocking the Secrets to Preconception 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

In this captivating episode of "Ayurveda for Fertility: Unlocking the Secrets to Preconception," join us for an enlightening conversation with Chanel Annette, an Ayurvedic Preconception Coach and Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner-In-Training. Chanel is passionate about empowering women and guiding them towards enhancing their fertility using Ayurvedi…

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S4:E04 Sweet Potatoes with Jon Traunfeld 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to welcome back Jon Traunfeld, Principal Agent and Program Director of the fantastic UME Home and Garden Information Center. 2023 is UME HGIC year of the Sweet Potato, and Jon is here .o give us some tips about growing and harvesting them, and in return, we share recipes for eating them with him…

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107. Will Power! How to Tend to Your Shakespearean Garden w/ Flowers & Herbs 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

What Ho! This week Leslie and Christy try to class up the joint with their take on a Shakespearian Garden. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet to A Midsummers Night’s Dream, we give you some beautiful verses from the Bard of Avon - and some tips and tricks on some of the flora and fauna from his plays. We cover familiar plants like roses, pansies, dais…

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104: 7 Lessons from getting Locked Out of Instagram (Mid-Launch!!!) 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

12:41

Eek! I got locked out of my instagram account in the middle of launching my course. Here's what I learned and may it help you not make the same mistakes I did. Thyme in the Studio Links: Join the Newsletter/Checkout the Website: https://www.aidazea.com Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thymeinthestudio/videos Shop for Tea: https://www.etsy…

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106. Sow Awesome: How To Start Tender Annuals & Herbs in the Spring 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

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Do you want to learn an easy method of starting seeds outside and getting a jump start on flowers, herbs and veggies? Have you often wondered what is this thing we call “Winter Sowing” and think you might have missed the boat this year? Well, Leslie has the same questions and joins us for a fun demonstration on how to “Winter Sow” in the Spring. So…

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103: Empowering Yourself for VBAC after C-Section: A Holistic Journey with Entering Motherhood 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

In this episode, we are honored to have Sarah Marie Bilgner on the show! Aside from being the owner of Entering Motherhood, Sarah Marie is a mom of two, wife, and a mechanical engineer. She is a Penn State University alumni and holds certifications as a postpartum nutrition professional and as a doula specifically centered around VBAC preparation. …

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105. Fifty (or so) Ways to Lose Your Garden w/ Edith & Leonardo DiCatrio 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

46:34

It’s National Garden Month and our gardens are busy! So Edith joins us and gives us an update on the miracles and mysteries in her garden. Christy tells the tale of the Great Sewer Incident and we both give lima beans the respect they deserve. As usual, Edith finds Christy inspiring and Christy finds Edith hilarious. Also: Don’t know what to do wit…

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S4:E03 Fruit Trees & Small Fruits 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we're talking about selecting and growing small fruits and fruit trees. With spring blooming around us, many garden centers and stores will have fruit trees and small fruit shrubs for sale. Creating a home orchard can provide a source of delicious fruit. However, fruit trees and shrubs have their own unique …

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102: Shining a Light on Perinatal Health and Plants that Soothe with Sunshower Wellness 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

Looking for ideas about how to prepare for the perinatal window or ideas about launching your own brand? Marissa is super knowledgeable about health and wellness and especially dialed into the perinatal time and is also a genius about building a brand. This interview is full of juicy helpful info and we get reall about how the perinatal window is n…

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101: Healing Trauma with Plants and Willing Remedies into our World with Iwilla Remedy 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Settle in with a cozy cup of tea and enjoy this enriching chat about how we can heal ourselves from the inside out with plants and community. I was so honored to be able to chat with this wise, brilliant herbalist and to hear more about how she has been able to help so many, build a thriving business that is changing the way people care for themsel…

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104. Perfectly Practical Tips about Peas and Other ”P” Words from the Garden 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

Spring is here! And we celebrate our gardens springing back into life – bulbs, garlic, chives and budding lilacs. We continue to celebrate celery – Kathryn shares a great celery soup recipe. We even appreciate the weeds. Well, some of them anyway. We return to our old friend, the Alphabet, and bring you a potpourri of garden words that start with t…

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100!!!: Start a Podcast to Explore Your Inner Onion! 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

Why would you wanna start a podcast and what is your inner onion trying to say? Listen in to find out! Download the free Start a Podcast guide at: www.aidazea.com Wanna save yourself a zillion hours with your podcasting project? Be sure to get Descript! And maybe you don’t want to start a podcast, there are still great writing prompts and ideas for…

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103. Time to Celerybrate! Practical Tips for Spring Garden Clean Up 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

50:02

Life is a garden and Kathryn and Christy dig it! We dig into National Celery Month. We dig into Spring Clean Up. We dig into updates on our no-dig gardens. Ironically, we detest actual digging… Also: find out what is peeking up in our gardens, what Kathryn does with a bucket of sand and what tragedy is coming for Christy’s vegetable garden. Learn w…

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Regrow Food From the Grocery Store 51:46

1+ y ago51:46

51:46

With rising inflation, food is becoming more expensive. Especially fresh produce, like lettuce, celery, green onions, and fresh herbs. These are all plants that you can buy from the grocery store, use and also re-grow to have a larger supply. In this episode Chris and Sarah walk you through the food that they have successfully regrown from grocery …

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