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
49 episodes since 2022
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...
September 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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25:16
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...
August 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:24
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...
August 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:23
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...
July 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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16:03
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...
July 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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12:32
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...
July 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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18:13
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 ...
June 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:25
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...
June 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:55
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 ...
May 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:43
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...
May 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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17:47
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 ...
April 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:21
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...
April 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:39
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...
March 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:35
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 ...
March 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:31
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...
February 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:24
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...
February 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:26
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...
January 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:06
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...
January 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:51
Let's Chat w/ Jere Gettle, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
We’re kicking off the year with a seedy conversation! We’re sitting down to chat with Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, America’s largest heirloom seed supplier!We talk about Jere’s gardens and his favorite things to grow...
January 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:53
A Year of Seeds & Weeds
We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners around the world that have joined us as we explore the intersection of gardens, cultures, cuisines and community. It's been an amazing year exploring seeds and weeds...
December 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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8:17
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 ...
December 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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28:38
USDA Map Heats Up! + Five Questions w/ Peggy Riccio
One of the biggest things happening in the (gardening) world right now is the new USDA Hardiness Zones Map! Plus horticulturist and garden educator Peggy Riccio is joining us on the podcast to talk about her information-packed garden website re...
November 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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18:31
Let's Chat w/ Sarah Hall, Planting by the Signs
Can the moon help your beans grow? In today’s episode, author and professor of agriculture Sarah Hall is joining us on the podcast to talk about planting by the signs and her new book, Sown in the Stars. Learn about this tr...
November 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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15:59
Gardening Can Be Murder w/ Marta McDowell
Join us for an extra special, spooky episode of Seeds & Weeds. In today’s episode, author and horticulturalist Marta McDowell is joining us on the podcast to talk about her new book, Gardening Can Be Murder. We'll also ...
October 25, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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20:23
Grow Fruit Trees Fast w/ Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com
Want to grow sweet, tasty fruit in your own backyard? In today’s episode, author and fruit tree expert Susan Poizner is joining us on the podcast to share some fruit tree knowledge and talk about her latest book Grow Fruit Trees Fast.<...
October 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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20:12