Seeds & Weeds Podcast

Saving Seeds From Your Garden ~ It's Seed Saving Season!

We are digging into one of our favorite gardening skills: saving your own seeds! We’re talking about why seed saving matters—from saving money and preserving favorite va

Thomas Jefferson's Flowers w/ Peggy Cornett

In this episode, we're joined by Peggy Cornett, curator of plants at historic Monticello, to discuss her new book, Thomas Jefferson's Flowers.  This richly ill

All About ROSES in the Garden, Kitchen, and Apothecary

Roses are far more than a symbol of love—they’re one of the most versatile plants you can grow. In this episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast, we explore the fascinating h

Truly Crunchy Holistic Wellness

We recently caught up with Sidnye and Savannah, publishers of Truly Crunchy Magazine and two sisters that are passionate about health, wellness, and everything in between

Homesteading Challenges and Answers from the Experts | The Homestead Festival

In this special on-the-road episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast, we share conversations recorded live at the Homestead Festival in Tennessee.  We explored the real-worl

Direct Sow Your Garden - Tips and Techniques

We dig into the world of direct sow gardening and share our favorite tips for growing a thriving garden straight from seed. We talk about the benefits and challenges of d

Vibrant Harvest w/ Sandra Mao

It’s easy to “eat the rainbow” when you’re growing one right in your own backyard! Author and gardener Sandra Mao is joining us to talk about her new book Vibrant Harves

All About Dandelions: Medicine Making and Culinary Creations

We’re digging into one of the most overlooked plants in our landscape, dandelion, specifically Taraxacum officinale. What most people see as a weed, we see as a powerhous

Ripe Tomato Revolution w/ Frank Hyman

We sit down with horticulturist, garden designer, and author Frank Hyman to dig into his new book Ripe Tomato Revolution. With over 40 years of experience, Frank shares p

Ten Plants You Need to Grow This Year!

In this episode of the Seeds and Weeds podcast, we're sharing our list of the ten plants we think every gardener should grow! With so many amazing crops to choose f

All about PEPPERS in the garden, kitchen, and apothecary!

In this flavor-packed conversation, we dive deep into the vibrant world of peppers—from seed to harvest, kitchen to apothecary. Timed perfectly for late-winter seed start

The Continuous Vegetable Garden w/ Charlie Nardozzi

Unlock the secrets to a low-maintenance, high-yield garden. Gardening expert and author Charlie Nardozzi shares how his book The Continuous Vegetable Garden helps growers

Making Herbal Extracts: Teas, Tinctures, Oils and Vinegars

In this first episode of Season 4, we dive into the art and science of herbal extracts—simple, powerful ways to turn the plants you grow, forage, or purchase into food, m

2025 Recap and Reflection + All about Juniper: Winter Solstice Episode!

✨ Celebrate the Season of Rest and Reflection ✨ In this Winter Solstice special of Seeds & Weeds, we slow down, look back, and dream forward. As the longest night of the

Herbs for Winter Wellness

From soothing teas to immune-boosting brews, this episode is a winter wellness treasure chest.  Listeners get an exclusive behind-the-scenes moment as we celebrate submi

The Squash Episode - in the Garden, Kitchen and Apothecary with our Favorite Fall Fruit!

From growing and harvesting to seed saving and cooking, we’re exploring everything you need to know about squash!​ Learn the difference between summer and winter squash,

All About Sage + Propagating Herbs - Autumn Equinox Special!

🍂 Celebrate the Season of Transition with Seeds and Weeds! ​ 🌱 In this special Autumn Equinox episode, the Seeds and Weeds podcast dives into the magic of fall! ​ From t

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

The Joys and Benefits of Summer Flowers

Flowers offer us food and medicine in addition to beauty. Let's explore some of our favorite summer flowers and the many ways we can enjoy them in the kitchen and ap

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

Celebrate the Sun in our Summer Solstice Special Episode!  Herbalist Mary Colvin joins us to talk all about lemon balm; in the kitchen, garden and apothecary - we love t