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Ep16: Kate Miller on How to Find Your Farm Business Niche Jan 20, 2021

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In this episode we talk to Kate Miller of Weathertop Farm about how she became a farmer, how to be adaptable, and what a "switchel" is.

You can find her website at: https://www.weathertopfarmny.com/

And on IG at @weathertopfarmny

Ep15: Stephen Harrod Buhner and the Metaphysical Background of the World Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode we speak with community herbalist, writer, earth poet and animist mystic Stephen Harrod Buhner about using the heart as an organ of perception, following the "Golden Thread", having plants as primary teachers, pantheistic animism, becoming your own authority, and a bit about his own journey.

Stephen has written a lot of books, and you should check them all out, but the ones that form the basis of our conversation are "The Secret Teachings of Plants", "Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm" and the others in that series. These books give exercises for developing the heart as an organ of perception, adjusting sensory gating and communicating with plants.

Ep 14: Experiences in Herbal Alchemy with Shannon Garity (Intro to Spagyrics) Jan 07, 2021

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In this "Intro to Spagyrics" episode, we speak with herbalist and alchemist Shannon Garity about what spagyrics are, how to make them, and some of her experiences with them.

You can find her on IG and FB under @RipplingMedicinals

Ep13: Winter Self Care Duocast Dec 31, 2020

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In this episode, AC and Isaac give their top ten tips for surviving the winter.

Ep12: Zamboni on Star Logic Dec 16, 2020

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In this episode we speak with Zamboni of Zamboni Funk about astrology, what got him into it, what it is, how it intersects with magic and herbalism, and about the great conjunction happening in a few days.

His website is https://www.zambonifunk.com/home and his InstaGram handle is @zambonifunk

Ep 11: Joe Hollis's Paradise Garden Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode we speak with Joe Hollis about how he came to be tending his little bit of paradise for almost 50 years, what the concept of "Paradise Gardening" is, his community apothecary, how to live with little money (on purpose!) and how climate change has affected his gardening.

Here's his website, with tabs for how to apply for the apprenticeship program, an essay on "Paradise Gardening" and how to purchase seeds.

Here's his YouTube channel, where I first heard about him.

Ep10: Pause and Reflect DuoShow Dec 02, 2020

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In this episode, we, AC and Isaac, take a brief pause and bit of reflection time. We talk about our roses, thorns and buds from the first season at Cohosh Creek, about isolation retreats, and plug our respective products.

Please email us your feedback! PlantCunning (at) gmail (dot) com

Let us know what guests you liked the best, what you didn't like, what your favorite topics are, and if you have any guest suggestions! (we do have a long list of guest ideas, but it's always good to find new people.)

Here's Isaac's album "Allegheny Elegies": https://thehillsandtherivers.bandcamp.com/

You can PayPal TheHillsandTheRivers (at) gmail (dot) com to get a signed CD, for $15, shipping included. You can email your shipping address to the same email.

AC's herbal website is https://www.travelingherbfarmer.com/ where you can find all your herbal supplies.

Here's an essay on isolation retreats: http://mysticmissal.org/blog/?p=1015

Ep 9: John Michelotti on the Mysteries of Mushrooms Nov 25, 2020

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In this episode we speak with John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi on how he quit his job and devoted his life to mushrooms, what mushrooms even are, the medicinal benefits of mushrooms and the best ways to make the highest grade medicines from them, and how science is catching up with folk lore.

You can find John at https://www.catskillfungi.com/about-us.html

Episode 8: Growing Farmers with Greta Zarro & Ben Tyler of Unadilla Community Farm Nov 11, 2020

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Meet Greta and Ben of Unadilla Community Farm in West Edmeston, NY. Their project focuses on educating beginner farmers with the skills required for farming and homesteading. Their interns help them grow fruits, nuts, herbs, greens, vegetables to serve the local community through their Veggie Box Program. The interns can choose the classes they wish to take, and which long term projects the wish to work on to hone skills such as carpentry, stone masonry or herbalism.

We hear about their two pronged approach of changing the world via community organizing, political advocacy and activism on the one prong and on the other, actively creating the alternatives to the systems they are working to change by being as self sufficient as possible through farming and homesteading, sharing food with the local community, and training as many folks interested in these skills as possible.

We dive deep into the permaculture world talking about building a food forest and 'dynamic accumulators'. Enjoy!

Unadilla Community Farm Website

National Young Farmers Coaliton

The Dynamic Accumulator SARE Grant information

Dr. Dukes Plant Study Database

Ep7: Chrisso Babcock - DIY Homestead Kitchen Nov 04, 2020

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In this episode we speak with homesteader and educator Chrisso Babcock about the disillusionment of youthful idealism, the practicality of food preservation, the necessity of organizing your kitchen and pantry, the importance of healthy fats, and how to shop in a global pandemic. Chrisso teaches classes, workshops and does 1-on-1 private tutoring on food preservation, gardening, and kitchen organization.

You can find Chrisso at his website: https://coyotekitchenworkshops.com/

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