Some herbs we can grow, others we can gather.. while some herbs might need to be purchased. In this episode we're exploring the many ways we acquire herbs!

We'll chat about some of the best herbs for growing and why we love having an herb garden.

Hear from forager George Barnett about when to gather our herbs and why its so important to be safe and responsible foragers!

Learn more about George's work at The Hungry Forager at https://www.thehungryforager.com/

Listen to the full conversation with George from S2E8 - Foraging Wild Edibles w/ George Barnett https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/foraging-wild-edibles-george-barnett/

We also sit down with Tommy Nevar, VP of Branding at Mountain Rose Herbs who will walk us through the many labels we might encounter while we're shopping for herbs.

Shop the Mountain Rose Herbs store at https://mountainroseherbs.com/

Bevin will be visiting the MRH store in Seattle this June.. here's a link to the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QpsD4immM/

Check out our Herb CoOp - https://www.smallhousefarm.com/herbcoop/

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Before the interview we share some updates from around Small House including our recent LIVE event - you can watch the replay on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/aP7_0w2NBa4?si=hinTBvvjBrmSWKDS

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We're taking a deep dive into seeds! Let's explore our relationship with seeds and how seeds can be found everywhere!

We also talk about how to grow a Three Sisters Garden, sharing our experience after reading Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden. You can watch our full Three Sisters Youtube video at https://youtu.be/0SyKclXdz-A?si=pFijygMfF5_sGMd_ This is one of our most popular videos!

Bevin shares advice for growing healthy and productive corn - from sunlight and soil requirements to proper watering and planting depths plus the perfect time to harvest your corn - whether you're growing sweet corn, popcorn, flour or flint varieties. He also covers pollination and how to avoid cross pollination issues.

If you're still shopping for beans and other seeds, check out our collection: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seed-collection/

At the top of the show, we share some personal updates including news from our recent trip to Spain. We found some of our favorite herbs growing wild on the Iberian Peninsula and Heather wrote a fun blog about the experience for our Patreon community. Join our community and enjoy plenty of perks while supporting our small business: https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm

Bevin also has a chance to sit down with The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson to talk about The Great American Seed Up and Seed Up in a Box! Learn more about this awesome opportunity to help supply your community with high-quality seeds! https://greatamericanseedup.org/sib/

You might remember Greg from S1 Ep15 of the podcast; https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/5questions-greg-peterson-urban-farm/

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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

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Spring has returned and we're ready to celebrate!

This is the season of renewal and we're talking about some of our favorite spring plants.. What are we planting and what's popping up in the wild? We also dig a little deeper into one of our favorite spring herbs - stinging nettles! Learn more about this important plant - where it grows, how to harvest it plus the many ways that we can make use of this powerful ally in the kitchen and the apothecary.

Have you ever wondered what the equinox really is? We explore the background and meaning of this astronomical phenomenon.

Its an exciting time of year and there's already so much happening! Bevin's new book, Herbs in Every Season, is out March 25th!! In this episode, Heather reads an excerpt from the Spring chapter opening. We are so excited to share this new book with you!

Herbs in Every Season offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and homesteaders a new way of looking at herbs throughout the year. In the book, Bevin encourages a year-round perspective on growing and using herbs in tandem with the seasons.

Order your copy today at https://www.smallhousefarm.com/

We've also been busy packing up seasonal herb boxes for our Patreon community! The Spring box is packed full of unique and useful seasonal herb products including a Delicious Nettles Tea!

You can learn more about our Patreon community and sign up up to receive your own specially curated gift box at https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm

Springtime means seed planting time!

You can browse the Small House Farm seed store at
https://www.smallhousefarm.com/

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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

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