From growing and harvesting to seed saving and cooking, we’re exploring everything you need to know about squash!​ Learn the difference between summer and winter squash, how to cure them for long-term storage, and discover creative ways to use squash in the kitchen—from roasted seeds to pumpkin puree and even edible leaves and flowers! 🍂

Plus, we’re sharing the incredible benefits of nutrient-rich pumpkin seed oil, including its uses in cooking and natural body care products. ​Did you know pumpkin seeds were once used as medicine for parasites? ​ 🐖

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Small House Pumpkin Oil,

Lipbalm made with Pumpkin Seed Oil,

Bevin's book; The Complete Guide to Seed & Nut Oils

📺 Learn how to save your squash seeds on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33L-dYWiG34

Don’t miss this fun and informative episode packed with gardening tips, delicious recipes, and even a few squash-inspired jokes! 🎃

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🎧 Listen now and squash your curiosity!

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Support for the Seeds and Weeds Podcast comes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. Baker Creek offers America’s largest selection of heirloom and open-pollinated seed varieties from around the world – and right here at home. For more than 25 years, saving, sharing, and celebrating heirloom seeds has been their mission and their passion. Find out more at rareseeds.com.

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🍂 Celebrate the Season of Transition with Seeds and Weeds! ​ 🌱

In this special Autumn Equinox episode, the Seeds and Weeds podcast dives into the magic of fall! ​ From the crisp air to the golden hues, we embrace the beauty of the season while sharing practical tips and inspiration for gardeners, foragers, and herbalists alike. 🌻

✨ Highlights include:

• A deep dive into the versatile herb sage—its culinary, medicinal, and gardening wonders. ​ Learn how to make sage-infused compound butter, fried sage leaves, and even a cozy apple juice mocktail! ​ 🧄🍎
• Expert garlic-growing tips from special guest Kristin Graves, author of The Garlic Companion. ​ 🧄 Listen to her full episode: https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/all-about-garlic-kristin-graves/
• Fall gardening activities like seed saving, planting autumn crops, and propagating herbs to prepare for next season. ​ 🌱
• The importance of slowing down, reflecting, and connecting with nature during this season of balance. ​ 🌎

Whether you're harvesting, planting, or simply enjoying a cup of tea on the porch, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you make the most of autumn. ​ 🍁

🎧 Tune in now and let’s grow together! Happy Equinox! ​ 🌟

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Support for the Seeds and Weeds Podcast comes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. Baker Creek offers America’s largest selection of heirloom and open-pollinated seed varieties from around the world – and right here at home. For more than 25 years, saving, sharing, and celebrating heirloom seeds has been their mission and their passion. Find out more at rareseeds.com.

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We’re diving into the juicy world of tomatoes—the ultimate summer garden staple. ​ 🍅 From growing tips to recipes, seed-saving techniques, and expert advice, this episode is your one-stop shop for everything tomato.

🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode?

Tomato Varieties Galore: From cherry tomatoes to beefsteaks, indeterminate to determinate, and even wild varieties, we explore the incredible diversity of tomatoes. ​ There’s truly a tomato for everyone! ​

Expert Growing Tips: Erica Kempter from Nature and Nurture Seeds shares her secrets for tackling common challenges like blossom end rot, trellising techniques (hello, Florida weave!), and the best time to harvest for maximum flavor.

Delicious Recipes: Whether it’s a fresh salsa, a hearty marinara, or the North African-inspired Shakshuka, we’ve got mouthwatering ideas to make the most of your harvest. ​

Seed-Saving Made Simple: Learn how to save seeds like a pro, ensuring your favorite varieties thrive year after year. ​

Tomato Stories: From the fascinating history of heirloom varieties like Old Carolina to the joy of discovering accidental hybrids, we celebrate the stories behind the seeds.

🌟 Special Highlights:

A recap of the inspiring Seed Savers Exchange conference. ​
A shoutout to our amazing Patreon community—thank you for making this podcast possible! ​

Sneak peeks into exclusive content, including recipes and resources available to our Patreon members. ​

💡 Why Listen? This episode is packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and a whole lot of tomato love. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll walk away with tips, tricks, and ideas to elevate your gardening game. ​

🍅 Celebrate Summer, One Tomato at a Time! ​ 🍅

Learn more about Nature & Nurture Seeds and order your favorite tomatoes: https://natureandnurtureseeds.com/

Enjoy our Tomato Tasting videos: https://youtu.be/WyQIFditsqA?si=Tpv3faKsGH4ueOK-

Check out a Tomato Tour: https://youtu.be/xxMnTkvySD0?si=5rV8_RweN0CD2C9N

Trellis Tomatoes: https://youtu.be/U2sJY6vKYm8?si=z51ulWlUOxecJifl

Tomato Pruning: https://youtu.be/tVVW2i-Y9HY?si=AI2kUe8SANCjbOkk

Tomato Seed Saving: https://youtu.be/kg4sQJo06y4?si=5fLAZpJPUWnV-WGH

Shop Tomato Seeds: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seed-collection/

Preserve the Harvest with The Heritage Pantry: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/the-heritage-pantry/

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Support for the Seeds and Weeds Podcast comes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. Baker Creek offers America’s largest selection of heirloom and open-pollinated seed varieties from around the world – and right here at home. For more than 25 years, saving, sharing, and celebrating heirloom seeds has been their mission and their passion. Find out more at rareseeds.com.

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