Episodes

  • Repackaging Education for the Modern Learner

    Repackaging Education for the Modern Learner
    Aug 12 2023
    #111- FOR THE GROWNUPS- Recently, Jen was asked to give a talk at the Shoals Homeschool Expo, and we thought some of our listeners may enjoy hearing a recording.
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    21 mins
  • Jack tells All about Gourds

    Jack tells All about Gourds
    Aug 10 2023
    #109- Jack discovered volunteer gourds in our yard and was interested in finding out how to dry the gourds. He tells us what he learned.
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    13 mins
  • Cullen's Questions #4: Native Vines

    Cullen's Questions #4: Native Vines
    Jul 30 2023
    Minisode #4: Cullen wants to know about Trumpet Vine, Cross Vine, and Poison Ivy.
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    7 mins
  • Growing Gardeners and the Truth about Mandrakes

    Growing Gardeners and the Truth about Mandrakes
    Jul 25 2023
    #108- We’re discovering more about plants mentioned during our summer reading! Jack has been reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Are the screaming baby mandrakes real?!?! In this episode, we find out the truth! Sources: “Wicked Plants” by Amy Stewart; “Solomon Described Plants” by Lytton John Musselman; www.museumofhealthcare.blog
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    14 mins
  • Solomon’s Seal

    Solomon’s Seal
    Jun 21 2023
    #107: Jack and I have a discussion about the novel My Side of the Mountain and one of the plants mentioned there.
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    12 mins
  • Cullen’s Questions #3: Plant Life Cycle and Pollination

    Cullen’s Questions #3: Plant Life Cycle and Pollination
    Jun 17 2023
    Minisode #3: Cullen wants to know about the life cycle of a plant and about pollinators.
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    7 mins
  • Water Lilies: On Location in Bankhead National Forest

    Water Lilies: On Location in Bankhead National Forest
    May 3 2023
    #106: Our family takes a trip to Bankhead National Forest, and Jack and mom discuss water lilies.
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    19 mins
  • Cullen’s Questions #2: Companions and Poison

    Cullen’s Questions #2: Companions and Poison
    Apr 29 2023
    Minisode #2: Cullen has some followup questions about sunflowers and poisonous plants.
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    3 mins