Seeds & Weeds Podcast

In this first episode of Season 4, we dive into the art and science of herbal extracts—simple, powerful ways to turn the plants you grow, forage, or purchase into food, medicine, and everyday remedies. Explore how the dormant season is the perfect time to slow down, take stock, and work with herbs in the kitchen and apothecary.
This episode breaks down four essential extraction methods—water, fat, alcohol, and vinegar—explaining what each one extracts best and how to use them in real life. From teas, syrups, jellies, and broths to infused oils, salves, tinctures, fire cider, and oxymels, you’ll learn how to pull flavor, color, minerals, and medicinal benefits from plants using accessible, at-home techniques.
Along the way, the conversation is filled with practical tips, seasonal inspiration, and creative ideas for reducing waste, using garden leftovers, and crafting herbal remedies that support stress, sleep, digestion, skin health, and more. Whether you’re brand new to herbalism or deepening your practice, this episode offers approachable guidance and plenty of encouragement to experiment.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get more from the plants in your life—or how to start building your own home apothecary—this episode is a cozy, empowering place to begin. 🌿

✨ Links mentioned in this episode:
Make the Perfect Cup of Herbal Tea https://youtu.be/2q452gOBY3k?si=9XwommsPz5Cgjzpq
Making a Herbal Salve https://youtu.be/Rdq-ccoiBdg?si=-LS-ECsz4o3isv9O
Make Fire Cider https://youtu.be/yUYsSSHdygU?si=4Fwl-aZZDUuOJok8
 
Shop for Herbal Tinctures: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/herbal-tinctures/
 
Harvest Spruce Tips with us! https://youtu.be/qT0GRRM7zXY?si=xboRaEFR7JkXEK56
 
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Learn more about the plants in your yard and garden! Join our Patreon community to discover our Plant of the Month and learn how to work with herbs int he kitchen garden and apothecary! 
https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm
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 Rest and Reflection ✨
In this Winter Solstice special of Seeds & Weeds, we slow down, look back, and dream forward. As the longest night of the year arrives, we reflect on a season of growth—both in the garden and beyond—celebrating milestones, lessons learned, and the rhythms that guide a life rooted in the land.
This episode weaves together solstice traditions from around the world, personal highlights from a banner year for the podcast, and an exploration of juniper, the evergreen herb of winter. Discover juniper’s medicinal magic, cozy culinary uses, and how it can support respiratory health, sore muscles, and seasonal rituals—plus a festive juniper mocktail (or cocktail) recipe to toast the returning light.
Thoughtful, grounding, and inspiring, this episode is an invitation to pause, honor the quiet of winter, and plant seeds for the year ahead. 🌲❄️
Seeds & Weeds recap:
Most downloaded episode of season 3 (2025) : All About Lemon Balm + Mulch in the Garden: https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/summer-solstice-2025-special/

We also mention this great episode: Let’s Chat w/ Jere Gettle: https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/jere-gettle-baker-creek/

GoodPods Podcast of the Month in November 2025!
Bevin received the Seed Stewardship Award in January 2025 from the Central Indiana Seed Swap. Make a plan to attend this awesome event in 2026 if you're in the area. More information at https://hcmga.org/central-indiana-seed-swap
2025 was the year for Herbs in Every Season, which was released in March. We celebrated all year with our Patreon community by crafting seasonal boxes built around the book and inspired by its recipes and content. Get your copy here: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/herbs-in-every-season/
✨ Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, seasonal herb boxes, and more! ​www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
Connect with us!
IG: @small_house_farm
FB: @smallhousefarm
 
 
Learn more about the plants in your yard and garden! Join our Patreon community to discover our Plant of the Month and learn how to work with herbs int he kitchen garden and apothecary! 
https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm
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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From soothing teas to immune-boosting brews, this episode is a winter wellness treasure chest. 
Listeners get an exclusive behind-the-scenes moment as we celebrate submitting a ginormous new manuscript— a major project set to hit bookshelves in July 2027. 
From there, it’s all about the herbs: 
Peppermint & Spearmint for digestion, mocktails, and holiday calm
Ginger for warming tea blends and digestive support
Fennel & Thyme for soothing sore throats
Sage & Rosemary for memory, flavor, and festive recipes
Cinnamon for aromatic comfort and anti-inflammatory power
Echinacea for winter immune strength
Garlic — the bold, wellness-boosting staple we swear by
Shiitake Mushrooms for wintertime vitamin D and mood support
Every herb comes with real-life recipes, practical how-tos, and creative ways to incorporate plant medicine into holiday cooking, daily rituals, and family wellness. 
And of course, the episode ends with a fan favorite — Heather’s iconic Fire Cider, a customizable, immune-boosting vinegar infusion beloved by the herbal community. Whether you’re new to fire cider or ready to level up your recipe, this segment gives you everything you need to brew your own powerful winter tonic. 
Shop Herbal Teas (including Choco-Latte): http://smallhousefarm.com/product-category/herbal-wellness
Find more herbal recipes in Bevin's book, Herbs in Every Season: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/herbs-in-every-season/
Learn how to grow your own Shiitake mushrooms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh6PeZDriNU
Watch Heather's famous Fire Cider video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUYsSSHdygU
Try Small House's Fire Cider: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/fire-cider/
✨ Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, seasonal herb boxes, and more! ​www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
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Learn more about the plants in your yard and garden! Join our Patreon community to discover our Plant of the Month and learn how to work with herbs int he kitchen garden and apothecary! 
https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm
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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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? ​ 🐖
🛒 Shop:
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! 🎃
✨ Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, seasonal herb boxes, and more! ​www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
🎧 Listen now and squash your curiosity!
Connect with us!
IG: @small_house_farm
FB: @smallhousefarm
 
Learn more about the plants in your yard and garden! Join our Patreon community to discover our Plant of the Month and learn how to work with herbs int he kitchen garden and apothecary! 
https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm
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.
Support the show

🍂 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! ​ 🌟
Support the podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm

Connect with us!
IG: @small_house_farm
FB: @smallhousefarm
Learn more about the plants in your yard and garden! Join our Patreon community to discover our Plant of the Month and learn how to work with herbs int he kitchen garden and apothecary! 
https://www.patreon.com/c/smallhousefarm
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.
Support the show