Seeds & Weeds Podcast
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
Episodes
56 episodes
Herbal Remedies for Sleep w/ Maria Noël Groves, Wintergreen Botanicals
Grab a pillow - this episode is going to put you to sleep! ;) Maria Noël Groves, clinical herbalist and award-winning author, is here to talk about her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep. Learn about adaptogen and nervine herb...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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22:44
Grow Exotic Plants in Small Spaces w/ Wendi Phan
Grow, harvest and enjoy exotic and interesting herbs and edibles - even in the smallest spaces! Garden educator and Youtuber Wendi Phan joins us to talk about growing exotic plants in her suburban garden in Los Angeles, some of her most...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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15:52
All About Garlic w/ Kristin Graves, The Garlic Companion
Grow your best garlic ever with farmer Kristin Graves! Kristin will tell us about planting, growing and harvesting garlic and will share tips to help us produce abundant harvests of this pungent allium.She also talks about using garlic ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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23:23
Growing Good with Hobby Farms
A special bonus episode of Seeds & Weeds! From 2021-2024, our friends at Hobby Farms hosted the Growing Good Podcast, a program about small-scale, sustainable farming. Bevin was a guest on the show in 2022 to talk about his b...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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37:09
All About Lavender w/ Terry Vesci, The Lavender Companion
Grow and harvest fragrant lavender for the kitchen and apothecary!Author, chef, and lavender farmer Terry Vesci joins us to talk about her new book The Lavender Companion. We'll learn how to grow and harvest lavender, the best ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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19:13
The Magic of Mushrooms
Let's dig into the wild world of fungi to explore the magic of mushrooms. We'll talk about growing and harvesting mushrooms and using the mushrooms as both food and medicine - plus recipes for double mushroom extract and delicious shiitake duxe...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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12:33
Food History & Fermentation w/ Dr. Julia Skinner
Which came first - beer or bread? Let's explore fermentation, the history of food, and the work of Dr. Julia Skinner. Julia Skinner is a food historian, educator and founder of Roots, a fermentation and food history company that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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25:39
Foraging Food & Medicine w/ Megan Edge plus two free e-books!
Let's get wild! Herbalist Megan Edge joins us to talk about foraging, ethical harvesting, working with invasive plants, wild lettuce, medicinal mushrooms and so much more! Megan Edge comes from a long line of foragers and, having forage...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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25:28
Seed Saving and Story Telling - Remembering Wisconsin's Tomato Man
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 varie...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:36
From Seed to Skincare w/ Zehra Murthy, Belfiore Herbal
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:35
Preserve Your Harvest w/ Sarah Thrush, Preserving with a Purpose
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 cann...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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16:15
Herbal Hydrosols w/ Liz Fulcher + Mint in the Kitchen and Apothecary
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 us...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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12:44
Botanical Cocktails w/ Tenae Stewart
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. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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18:25
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:37
The Herbalist's Guide w/ Mary Colvin, Ancestral Herbology
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 energet...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:07
Climate Change Gardening w/ Kim Stoddart
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:55
Bird Friendly Gardening w/ Jen McGuinness
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 shar...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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18:00
Ask a Garden Expert w/ Susan Mulvihill
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:34
Foraging Wild Edibles w/ George Barnett
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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:51
Garden for Wildlife w/ Shubber Ali
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 ecos...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:48
Staple Crops & Local Food Systems w/ Michelle Ajamian
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:43
Let's Chat w/ Tony O'Neill, Simplify Vegetable Gardening
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 crea...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:36
GMO Tomatoes, Oh My! + Ask an Herbalist w/ Kristine Brown
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 ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:38
Let's Chat w/ Felicia Ruiz, Kitchen Curandera
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:18
Five Questions w/ Tina Sams, The Essential Herbal
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 ea...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:04