Song and Plants

Landrace Gardening with Joseph Lofthouse!

What is a land race? How is promiscuous pollination different from open pollinated? How do you maintain diversity over multiple seasons? Can a land race be scaled down su

Capsicum with the Chilli Chump!

What is the secret to delicious hot sauce? Hot peppers or chilies? How many species of Capsicum are cultivated for their spicy fruits? What qualities are worth seeking wh

Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) with Craig LeHoullier!

Craig LeHoullier shares profound insights into the world of tomato growing, breeding and tasting! Opening tune: Solanaceae by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com) C

Basic Wetland Terminology

In this episode we take a shallow dive into wetland terminology! Intro tune: Waterplant Waltz by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com) Resources: http://www.wetlan

Water Systems Around the World with Andrew Millison!

In this episode Andrew Millison shares some his knowledge and adventures. His extensive travels and teaching experience give him unique insights into the workings of wate

Water Systems with Ben Falk!

What are beneficial ways of keeping water onsite to build a lush habitat for humans and wildlife? How can you locate the best spot to construct a pond in your landscape?

Wildcrafting with Pascal Baudar!

What is forest beer? How can you collect a yeast starter from the wild? Can lacto-fermentation be successful with little to no brine? We are surrounded by wild food! In

Wild Food Adventures with the Forager Chef (Alan Bergo)!

How are nettles prepared and eaten traditionally? Which are some tasty wild water plants and what considerations insure safe harvest? How can learning the plant families

Pisum sativum (Peas)!

How long have humans been cultivating peas? What types of Pisum sativum are best for your garden? At which temperatures do peas thrive? This episode is all about Pisum

Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) with Kate Garvie of Heartbeet farm!

Are sweet potatoes related to potatoes? What are some root colors other than orange? What do you need to know before growing Ipomoea batatas in your garden? In this epis

Citrullus lanatus (watermelon)!

How does a seedless watermelon grow from a seed? Are watermelon seeds edible? Where did Citrullus lanatus originate? This episode is all about Citrullus lanatus (waterm

Zea mays (corn) with Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds!

What are some differences between flour, flint, dent, sweet and pop corn? How can you reliably save your own corn seeds? Why should you consider saving seeds and selectin

Alliums with the Extreme Onion Man (Stephen Barstow)!

Can you grow onions on a roof? Which species of Allium can be harvested all winter long? What do you call a plant that is beautiful, tasty and attractive to pollinators?

Capsicum annuum (sweet and spicy peppers)!

Are sweet and hot peppers the same species? What is the Scoville scale? In which growing conditions do Capsicum annuum plants flourish? Can you save your own pepper seeds

Atriplex hortensis (orach) with Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed!

What is orach? How closely is it related to quinoa? What does Atriplex hortensis taste like? This episode is the second half of a conversation with Frank Morton of Wild

Chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) with Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds!

Is quinoa a high protein food? How much seed can one plant be expected to produce? What processing is required to obtain these delicious and nutritious seeds? Are you see

Beta vugaris (beetroot, Swiss chard, sugar beet, mangold...)!

Beetroot, spinach beets, Swiss chard, sugar beets, mangel wurzel and fodder beets are all the same species?! Which plant is the wild ancestor of this widely cultivated ve

Amarantus spp with Dr. Rob Myers!

What nutritional benefits make amaranth a potential super food? Aside from striking beauty, why ought you consider growing Amaranthus spp in your garden? How is amaranth

Spinacia oleracea (spinach)!

What is the difference between 'smooth' and 'savoy' leaf spinach? What ought you consider when choosing which Spinacia oleracea cultivars to grow? In which growing condit

Nepeta cataria (catnip) with William Reichart of Rutgers University!

What is the compound in the oil of Nepeta cateria that makes it such an effective insect repellent? How were higher essential oil yielding catnip plants developed? What h