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
Seeds & Weeds Podcast
Let’s Chat w/ jim mcdonald, HerbCraft
During this action-packed interview, jim mcdonald gives a us a mini-tour of his herb cabinet, shares his go-to winter tea recipe, talks about his Lindera herb workshops, and even tells us about his very first herb experience!
We’ll also learn why jim prefers to spell his name with little-case letters and something about sunbathing in Speedos on the roof?! It’s a wild time!
jim is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves.
You can learn more about jim’s work at www.herbcraft.org and sign up for his in-persona and online herb workshops at herbcraft.podia.com
jim is a co-organizer of the Great Lakes Herb Faire, one of Michigan’s finest annual herb conferences. Check it out at https://www.greatlakesherbfaire.org/
During the interview, jim sings the praises of mushrooms for supporting the immune system. Check out our previous interview with Erin Hamilton from The Mushroom Conservatory to learn more about wonderful mushrooms! https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seedsandweedspodcast/lets-chat-w-erin-hamilton-the-mushroom-conservatory/
Purchase a kit from Erin to grow mushrooms right at home! https://themushroomconservatory.com/
In January 2024, we’ll be launching our new Herb Co-op, an exclusive offering for members of our Patreon community!
Members will enjoy wholesale prices on bulk organic herbs and spices including black/green teas, flowers, roots & more! As a member of our community, you can enjoy the benefits of buying quality herbs by the ounce at special discount prices! Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm and https://www.smallhousefarm.com/herbcoop/
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We have a great selection of handmade herbal products that make perfect gifts for your friends and family. We have books for gardeners, homesteaders & herbalists.. we also offer handcrafted lotions and salves, plus herbal teas and heirlooms seeds!
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The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog.
Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com
