Seeds & Weeds Podcast
Grow Regionally Adapted Seeds w/ Dr. Matthew Kost, The Buffalo Seed Company
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, launched the Buffalo Seed Company in October 2018. Matthew is originally from Kansas City and has returned after obtaining a Bachelor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Agroecology from The Ohio State University. Matthew has also worked in conserving amaranth and quinoa landrace diversity in Peru and arid adapted crops in the Greater Southwest.
Learn more about Matthew's work and shop for seeds from The Buffalo Seed Company at https://www.thebuffaloseedcompany.com/
Before the interview, Bevin shares some updates from around Small House including our recent visit to Michigan Heirlooms! While visiting, Bevin's friend Karen Golden shared seeds for a local variety of bean known as Harsen's Island Pole Bean. We're excited to be growing this Michigan heirloom!
Learn more about Michigan Heirlooms at https://www.michiganheirlooms.com/
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The Seeds & Weeds Podcast is brought to you in part by our friends at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and while they’re well known for their incredible selection of rare and unique heirloom seeds, they’re also the organizers of the National Heirloom Expo which takes place every year in Ventura, California. Join us at the National Heirloom Expo September 10-12 in sunny Ventura, California! Find out more at https://theheirloomexpo.com/
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, launched the Buffalo Seed Company in October 2018. Matthew is originally from Kansas City and has returned after obtaining a Bachelor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Agroecology from The Ohio State University. Matthew has also worked in conserving amaranth and quinoa landrace diversity in Peru and arid adapted crops in the Greater Southwest.
Learn more about Matthew's work and shop for seeds from The Buffalo Seed Company at https://www.thebuffaloseedcompany.com/
Before the interview, Bevin shares some updates from around Small House including our recent visit to Michigan Heirlooms! While visiting, Bevin's friend Karen Golden shared seeds for a local variety of bean known as Harsen's Island Pole Bean. We're excited to be growing this Michigan heirloom!
Learn more about Michigan Heirlooms at https://www.michiganheirlooms.com/
You can support the Seeds & Weeds Podcast by joining our Patreon community for as little as $3/month!
Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
Connect with us!
Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community!
IG: @small_house_farm
FB: @smallhousefarm
YT: @smallhousefarm
www.seedsandweedspodcast.com
The Seeds & Weeds Podcast is brought to you in part by our friends at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and while they’re well known for their incredible selection of rare and unique heirloom seeds, they’re also the organizers of the National Heirloom Expo which takes place every year in Ventura, California. Join us at the National Heirloom Expo September 10-12 in sunny Ventura, California! Find out more at https://theheirloomexpo.com/