Tending Seeds: Adventures in Gardening, Homesteading, and Herbalism
Latest Episodes
Ep 28 - shiny from Scrapberry Farm
I'm beyond thrilled to share our first-ever interview with you today! I'm joined by shiny of Scrapberry Farms and we dive into her transition to being an herb farmer as well as her journey of finding the land she currently farms on, starting a farm...
Ep 27 - Fall Garden Planning
It's time for a summertime garden and farm update about what we've been up to here! 2020 has been a challenging year but with some great successes as well. Then we dive into tips for getting your fall garden planned (this part is a replay). I hope...
Ep 26 - Growing and Creating Herbal Teas
Today I'm sharing the audio from a class I taught last month for the Portsmouth Library on growing and creating your own herbal teas. We discuss a variety of herbs, including their herbal properties and how to grow them in your garden, and also how to...
Ep 25 - Three Herbs for New Gardeners
Hey, friends! Back today with a short chat about current events and my feelings about radical love being justice in action. Then we dive into our main topic for the show: three of my favorite herbs to suggest for those who are new to gardening! I...
Ep 24 - Quarantine Routines
I've recently found myself reflecting on which habits and patterns have been the most helpful to me during these couple of months of quarantine, so I wanted to share a few of them with you today. I also give my suggestions for my favorite pandemic...
Ep 23 - We Have Each Other
Not our normal episode today as we talk about the current state of the world. I try to offer up some of what's been working here for me, and how we can show up for one another and stay connected right now. ~*~ Want to support the show *and* receive...
Ep 22 - Heading Into Farm Season
Spring is almost here! Today I'm talking about some farm updates, what projects are underway, the joys of farm help, and how my schedule is shifting beginning next month. I also answer three listener questions about herbal consultations, tarot teas,...
Ep 21 - Winter Homestead Projects
Today we've got a homesteading topic: what projects should we be working on during these winter months? We'll cover the basics of garden tool maintenance plus ideas for crafts, taking stock of your pantry, spring garden planning, and much more! ~*~...
Ep 20 - Year Ahead Overview
We're kicking off the new year with an overview of all the various projects we'll be undertaking in 2020! Today I'm talking about personal goals, house and homesteading to-dos, the state of the farm and its connected businesses (herbal products,...
Ep 19 - Putting the Garden to Bed
Today we're chatting about different methods to employ when putting your garden to bed for a restful winter. We discuss layering compost and mulching, tarping your garden, and employing cover crops. We also touch on the importance of reflection as the...