Tending Seeds: Adventures In Homesteading And Herbalism

So happy to share with you this informative guest audio piece from Dan De Lion all about paw paws! Dan is a forager, herbalist, and musician who is passionate about increasing biodiversity and spreading awareness and love of this awesome perennial fruit tree. I'm so grateful for his contribution and the energy he's putting into sharing the seeds of this wonderful plant. Ways to connect with Dan De Lion: Instagram @returntonature Facebook - including upcoming events   Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Lots of updates today about all of the goodness coming off of the land and what we're working on around the homestead. Our main topic for the week is caring for the most important part of the homestead: ourselves! I dive into some self care practices that I've been implementing for myself and how they're working out for me. Tea of the week: lemon balm, rose, and orange peel. Podcast recommendation: Forest 404 from BBC Radio. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Just a quick episode today to talk about the busy happenings on the farm and in the garden! I also share a short story about one of the first mishaps we've had here with the new house. And I'm joined with a kitty background co-host today. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

I'm back from the Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference and excited to talk about my experience there! I talk in depth about my three favorite classes: Stone Medicine with Sarah Thomas Digestive Health with Phyllis Light  Deep Immunity with Rebecca Word I also give some updates on projects here on the farm, getting to use our new lawnmower for the first time, and feeling happier and more energized with the arrival of spring. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Today we talk about where to begin when you first get onto your homestead and you have a list of potential projects a mile long. We tackle some listener questions such as: How to prioritize? How to avoid taking on too much? And how large should your garden be your first growing season? Other topics this episode: big farm purchases such as a riding lawnmower starting to work soil that is compact clay to till or not to till? applying permaculture zones to your home my impending canned tomato shortage Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Happy Spring Equinox! Today's episode starts with some thoughts on planning for spring and then I delve into my three days at Organic Growers School earlier this month. Classes on year-round growing, invasive plants, carbon farming, biodynamic preps, building good soil, fruit tree grafting, and lots more! Botany Everyday course by Marc Williams starts March 23rd. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend!

We're back for our first episode of March and it seems like spring is teasing us! Our main topics today are the wonderful spring medicinal and culinary greens popping up everywhere as well as answering a listener question about the economics of homesteading. Other topics we discuss: progress on the sunroom and herb office community berry orders natural barriers for neighbors as well as deer United Plant Savers! heading off to Organic Growers School tomorrow Feel free to connect with me over on Instagram, @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the show, I'd love for you to share it with a friend! And if you're so inclined, ratings and reviews are always much appreciated.

Our main topic today is answering a listener question about what to look for when choosing an herbal program. I talk about the program I'm currently enrolled in, things to research about potential herb schools, and some legal/business considerations to working as an herbalist. Other topics discussed: all of this never-ending rain! progress on some homestead projects using veggie scraps to make herbal broth places on the land that resonate with me Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder.

Our main topic today is searching for the right homestead to purchase. I talk about the importance of a realtor who's a good fit as well as getting really specific about what you're looking for. Other topics discussed: getting ready for spring planting connecting with other homesteaders via social media seed saving programs at local libraries my current favorite herbal tea blend upcoming event: Organic Growers School current inspiration: Richard Powers, The Overstory   Find out more about the Organic Growers School Spring Conference. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder.

Hello and welcome! Today's episode is a short introduction about who I am, how I got here, what this podcast will focus on, and what you can expect from future episodes. New episodes will be published on the first and third Wednesday of each month.   Connect with me on Instagram, @FoxandElder.   Music by Marney McCague.