Explore every episode of the podcast Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways
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| Can You Really Live on Wild Food? Robin Greenfield Is! | Food Freedom | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:05:44 | |
This episode is a conversation with Robin Greenfield, activist, forager, and author of Food Freedom. Robin has spent years experimenting with what it means to step outside the industrial food system, first by growing and foraging all of his food for a year, and now by eating only wild food. In this conversation, we explore what food freedom actually looks like in practice, the role of community, and why food sits at the center of ecological and personal resilience.
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| Foragers Roundtable: 2025 Foraging Season in Review | Harvests, Lessons & What’s Next | 31 Dec 2025 | 02:05:56 | |
Poldi and Lindey are joined by Orion (Forage Colorado), Tim (Ironwood Foraging Co.), and Bryan (Healing Ecosystems) for a relaxed, end-of-year conversation about wild food. We’ll reflect on how the season unfolded, what the harvest was like, lessons learned from the land, and the traditional food projects and skills we practiced along the way. We’ll also share our foraging goals and intentions for the year ahead. Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com Sign up for the newsletter: Support the podcast via Patreon: | |||
| Find These Mushrooms Before Spring Ends | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:30:18 | |
This episode is a conversation with Savanna aka Foraging_KY who is a lifelong forager passionate about mushrooms, gardening, and native plants. We chat about some of her favorite spring mushroom to forage for and do a deep dive into Pheasant Back (aka Dryad Saddle) mushrooms.
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| Edible Wild Plants and Traditional Food Preservation Methods with Kyle Chamberlain | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:55:30 | |
This episode is a conversation with ethnobotany enthusiast and wild food instructor, Kyle Chamberlain. Stick around until the end of the episode to learn who won the hand-forged damscus steel cleaver.
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| How to Optimize Your Diet for Nutrient Dense Whole Foods with Marty Kendall | 26 Jan 2021 | 01:40:24 | |
This episode is a conversation with Marty Kendall who runs the popular blog called Optimizing Nutrition.
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| Goat Farming, Making Cheese & the Local Food Movement with Rick and Lora Lea Misterly | 13 Jan 2021 | 01:38:54 | |
This week's episode is a conversation with Lora Lea and Rick Misterly who run a small farm in Northeastern Washington State.
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| A Holistic Approach to Hunting by Becoming a Steward of the Land with Bruce McGlenn | 30 Dec 2020 | 01:18:58 | |
This week's episode is a conversation with Bruce McGlenn, founder of Human Nature Hunting School. I actually worked for Bruce out at his school in the beautiful mountain range of North Eastern Washington over the summer. It was a fun time! This is also when we recorded this episode! Bruce is one of the few people who has made it his mission to teach others a holistic approach to hunting and turn his students into stewards of the land. Episode Overview:
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| Foodies' Roundtable: Talking Whisky, Future Food News and Rustic Recipes | 16 Dec 2020 | 02:30:32 | |
This episode is a Foodies’ Roundtable conversation with Connor Schuler and Chip Ramsden.
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| The Story of Cattle Domestication | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:23:14 | |
In this episode, I share what we know about the origins of cattle domestication and how they spread throughout the world.
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| Fall Scouting For Wild Asparagus | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:27:35 | |
This episode is a recording of the Live Stream I did on Instagram a couple days ago. It was all about Fall Scouting for Wild Asparagus!
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| Our Turn, More Access to Local Food through Private Land Conservation COOPs with Doug Duren and Chris Ladika | 27 Oct 2020 | 02:37:52 | |
This episode is a conversation with Doug Duren and Chris Ladika all about private land conservation and how a COOP conservation model could lead to more access to local food.
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| Current Food Lies and the Sapien Diet Framework with Brian Sanders | 02 Oct 2020 | 01:34:36 | |
Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Sanders.
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| How to Find Chicken of the Woods Mushroom | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:35:19 | |
This episode is all about Chicken of the Woods, one of my favorite wild mushrooms to eat.
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| Cattail Foraging: This Wild Plant Provides Food Year-Round | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:29:50 | |
Cattails are one of the most abundant and overlooked wild foods in North America— providing nutrient-dense food all year long. But why aren’t more people taking advantage of this superabundant plant? In this episode, expert forager Clay Bowers breaks down everything you need to know about identifying, harvesting, and preparing cattails, plus tips for avoiding toxic lookalikes. If you’re interested in wild food, survival skills, or adding a reliable staple to your foraging toolkit, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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| Truth 'N Food, Starting an Independent Digital Film Series with Taus Schumacher and John Grod | 01 Sep 2020 | 01:36:02 | |
This week's episode is a conversation with Taus and John who recently premiered their new film series called Truth 'N Food. This a FREE 10-episode series that tells the stories of food purveyors and people involved in the local food movement.
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| A Discussion on Wholesome Nutrition, Fake Meat and Food Science with J. Gulinello | 18 Aug 2020 | 01:22:59 | |
This episode is a conversation with J. Gulinello who is the mastermind behind the popular Instagram account @perpetualhealthco. J is a nutritional therapist, ancestrally-based practitioner, speaker and researcher.
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| Foodies' Roundtable, Feeding Your Wild-Side | 14 Jul 2020 | 01:25:43 | |
This episode is a conversation with my friends and fellow foodies Caleb Sindic and Joe Ruklic. Joe and I came to visit Caleb for the 4th of July out in beautiful Bozeman, MT.
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| Normalizing a Wild-Inspired Cuisine with Chef Alan Bergo | 10 Jun 2020 | 01:52:08 | |
This week's episode is a conversation with professional chef Alan Bergo. Alan is well known in the wild food community for his contributions through his website www.foragerchef.com. He has worked in the restaurant business since he was fifteen and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to foraging wild, edible mushrooms and plants. I have been a huge fan of Alan for a long time and use his website almost weekly. So you can imagine that I was excited like a little kid when he agreed to come on the show and share his experience with all of us!
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| Foraging for Garlic Mustard | 26 May 2020 | 00:25:46 | |
This episode explores another popular wild edible plant called Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata).
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| Human Evolution and Food featuring Dr. Bill Schindler | 06 May 2020 | 01:56:52 | |
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, professor of archeology and anthropology at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Some of the topics discussed:
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| Foraging for Ramps (Wild Leeks) | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:31:14 | |
This episode is another solosode all about foraging for ramps (wild leeks)! Ramps are native to North America and are very similar to garlic/onions in taste and smell. They grow for a short amount of time in Spring.
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| Cooking during the Corona Virus Zombie Apocalypse | 30 Mar 2020 | 01:31:22 | |
This episode features a conversation with my cousin and fellow foodie Maurizio Bloetcher. We talk about his experience living and cooking in a full lockdown in Barcelona Spain during the Corona Virus Crisis.
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| Should We Avoid Fish Because of Mercury? | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:17:42 | |
This episode is a deep dive into fish and mercury. Have you ever heard about possible mercury toxicity from eating fish? Listen to find out if this is a concern.
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| Fresh Fish on the Ice! | 10 Mar 2020 | 01:09:28 | |
This episode is all about ice fishing fundamentals and cooking those delicious fish. It features a conversation with my friends and fellow outdoorsmen Drew Klabon and Sawyer Massie who have been ice fishing all their lives. If you have always wanted to get into this amazing winter activity, but don't know where to start well then this is the episode for you! But even if you aren't interested in catching your own fish, I think you will still walk away with a lot of new information and a better appreciation for fish as food.
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| Escaping the Chronic Disease Trap with Ancestral Eating: Gut Health, Metabolic Healing & Heavy Metal Detox | 16 Mar 2025 | 01:43:13 | |
In this episode, we dive into functional nutrition, gut health, metabolic resilience, and heavy metal detoxing with returning guest and functional nutritionist Natalie Erle. Natalie combines ancestral wisdom with modern science to help people reclaim their health, and today, she’s breaking down the connections between metabolic dysfunction, gut health, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and even the rising epidemic of Alzheimer’s—all linking back to food. So stay tuned for powerful insights that can help you take charge of your health and feel your best. | |||
| Important Announcement: Switching Podcast Hosts | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:01:49 | |
I am switching podcast hosts! This transition hopefully won't affect anything, but what could happen is that your podcast app might unsubscribe you from the show. I currently upload episodes every two weeks. If you feel like you are not getting new episode updates then please check if you are still subscribed. If you are unsubscribed all you have to do is hit that subscribe button again. | |||
| Foodies' Roundtable, Butchering Your Own Meats | 25 Feb 2020 | 01:41:48 | |
This episode features a foodies’ roundtable discussion with guests Michael Doering, Chip Ramsden, and Connor Schuller. All four of us love to cook and learn about real food! It was about time we sat down and recorded a podcast together. Overview:
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| Chicken Utopia: Quality Eggs from Happy Chickens featuring Simon Ewald | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:38:00 | |
This episode features a conversation I had with friend and fellow foodie Simon Ewald during my trip to Germany over the Christmas holidays. Simon has been farming for over a decade. He currently works at a biodynamic farm where he has recently taken on the challenge of raising nearly 3000 chickens. Overview:
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| Foodies' Roundtable, the Shady Business of FAKE Food | 28 Jan 2020 | 01:16:06 | |
This episode features a conversation I had in Germany with fellow foodies Maurizio Bloetscher and Max Kuehnhoefer. Overview:
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| Conscious Eating featuring Jesse Graves | 14 Jan 2020 | 01:26:22 | |
In this episode, I talk with my friend and fellow foodie Jesse Graves about Conscious Eating and what it means to us. We also share some practical cooking tips. Overview:
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| Wild Fed, Reconnecting with Our Wild Food Heritage featuring Daniel Vitalis | 10 Dec 2019 | 02:28:07 | |
In this episode, I talk to Daniel Vitalis. He’s a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness. Most recently, he was the host of the famous ReWild Yourself Podcast. His new project, Wild Fed, is a video show, podcast and lifestyle brand focused on inspiring people to participate in conservation by sustainably harvesting, cooking, and eating wild foods! Overview:
WildFed Season 1 Pre-Orders and The Season 1 Experience 9-Week Interactive Program: https://www.wild-fed.com/the-season-1-experience WildFed website: https://www.wild-fed.com/ Daniel Instagram: @danielvitalis Support the podcast on Patreon: Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. | |||
| Foodies' Roundtable, Thanksgiving 2019 Recap and Deer Hunting | 03 Dec 2019 | 01:17:52 | |
This Foodies' Roundtable discussion is all about our favorite holiday, THANKSGIVING, and one of the traditional food acquisition practices that surround it. Why do we love this holiday so much? Well, it is all about the food of course! Guests: Michael Doering and Pius Haenle Overview:
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| Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:29:56 | |
In this solo episode I explore Rosemary, one of my all-time favorite kitchen herbs. Rosemary has been used throughout history in cooking and has had many other cultural uses. I especially love the distinct flavor it adds to food. So if you ever wanted to learn about this herb, then this episode is for you! Some topics discussed:
Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. Rosemary Pesto Recipe: https://www.missinthekitchen.com/rosemary-pesto/ Sources: https://nutritionalgeography.faculty.ucdavis.edu/rosemary/ The Illustrated Book of Edible Plants by Jack Staub | |||
| Lessons in Regenerative Urban Farming with Steven Cornett | 05 Nov 2019 | 01:22:16 | |
In this episode, I talk to regenerative urban farmer Steven Cornett based in San Diego, CA. Steven runs a successful market garden where he grows tons of vegetables, fruits, and microgreens in neighborhoods! He also incorporates animals like chickens, pollinators and thousands of red worms into his gardens. Everything Steven does is focused on building gardens that work in unison with nature. His mission is to teach people about regenerative farming and show you how to grow healthy food at home. To achieve this goal, Steven creates amazing educational videos on his Youtube Channel "Nature's Always Right" (link below) that reveal his entire process and journey. Overview:
Follow Steven: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejgtTHroWI5sF_2-fuiF4Q Steven’s Recommendations: GAIA’s Garden by Toby Hemenway Vinder App: www.vinder.com Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. | |||
| Halloween and Food History: Samhain, Soul Cakes, and Foods of the Harvest | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:21:15 | |
Did you know that Halloween might have its roots in an ancient Celtic festival? This episode covers the historical connection between Halloween and food. I also share my thoughts on trick or treating and candy, as well as my favorite foods of the fall season. Soul Cake Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. http://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/halloween-a-foodie-history/ | |||
| Permaculture Expert Reveals Pro Tips for Seed Starting Success | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:21:00 | |
Want to grow healthier, stronger seedlings? In this episode, permaculture expert Kareen Erbe reveals her best seed-starting secrets, covering everything from ideal grow lights and humidity levels to common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these tips will help you grow resilient plants from the start.
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| The Ultimate Guide to Hen of the Woods Mushroom with Caleb Kasper | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:45:56 | |
This episode is all about Hen of the Woods mushroom (aka Maitake). There are tons of wild mushrooms popping up in the fall. If you are into foraging or just starting out, Hen of the Woods is one of those choice edible mushrooms you absolutely have to add to your list of wild foods! Overview:
Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. https://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/pickled-maitake-mushrooms-aka-sheeps-head-hen-woods/ Sources: https://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/nov2006.html https://sites.google.com/site/wisconsinswildmushrooms/Home/hen-of-the-woods https://blog.mycology.cornell.edu/2006/11/10/stalking-the-hen-of-the-woods/ https://www.mushroomexpert.com/grifola_frondosa.html http://americanmushrooms.com/edibles1.htm https://books.google.com/books?id=ldXRCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA14#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/5-ways-to-preserve-maitake-hen-of-the-woods-mushrooms/ | |||
| Why You Must Read Food Ingredient Lists! | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:19:28 | |
In this episode I talk about the number one reason why you should be reading ingredient lists before buying foods! There are thousands of food additives that have found their way into our food supply without pre-market approval. Listen to this episode to find out how a loophole is making it easy for food manufacturers to introduce new food additives without much regulatory resistance. Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. | |||
| Ketchup Please, Starting a Food Business in High School with Evan Lampsa and Reed Kastner-Lang | 10 Sep 2019 | 01:11:19 | |
This episode is a conversation with guests Evan Lampsa and Reed Kastner-Lang who are the founders of Ketchup Please. Ketchup Please is an organic food start-up that aims to improve public health by changing the quality of ketchup and other condiments on the market through better ingredients. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to many other ketchup brands out there definitely listen to this episode! During the conversation, you will hear them share their mission and the entire background story about what it is like to start an organic food company in high school. Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @kpketchup www.linkedin.com/in/evanlampsa www.linkedin.com/in/reedkastnerlang | |||
| Hunting in Germany and Biodynamic Farming with Max Kühnhöfer | 27 Aug 2019 | 01:12:12 | |
Today's episode is a conversation I recorded in Germany with Max Kühnhöfer. Max is a biodynamic farmer, hunter, and fisherman. Overview:
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| Foodies' Roundtable, Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking Adventures | 31 Jul 2019 | 01:31:59 | |
This episode is another Foodies' Roundtable with my friends Caleb Sindic and Michael Doering. All of us believe that the wild provides quality food. Moreover, we love to cook with fire! Overview:
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| Working on an Organic Farm with Sydney Burnett | 16 Jul 2019 | 00:50:49 | |
In this episode, I have a conversation with Sydney Burnett about organic farming. Sydney has worked on several organic vegetable and dairy farms over the last couple of years. Her passion is to help bring real food and drink to us consumers. Overview:
Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. Subscribe with this link: Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms! Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Support the podcast on Patreon: Do you follow the podcast on social media yet? IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyearofplenty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/ | |||
| Hunting and Foraging for Wild Asparagus | 29 Jun 2019 | 00:18:40 | |
This episode is about harvesting asparagus in the wild! Asparagus doesn't just grow in gardens. It can also be found in certain spots in nature. I encourage you to check out this episode if you love eating asparagus. It is easy to find outside and can yield a lot of harvest during the season. Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. | |||
| Why All the Hype Around Bone Broth? | 11 Jun 2019 | 00:41:30 | |
Today's episode is another solosode. Just me, no guests or fellow foodies. Bone broth is a food that can be found in many cultures and cuisines around the world. Over the last couple of years, it has made a comeback and many health experts are now advocating for it. Overview:
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| Foodies' Roundtable, the Age-Old Tradition of Fermentation | 24 May 2019 | 01:35:13 | |
In this Foodies' Roundtable episode we discuss fermented foods and beverages. Overview:
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| Foodies' Roundtable, Is Your Cookware Toxic? | 07 May 2019 | 00:58:40 | |
In this particular episode I have a conversation with my friends Michael Doering and Caleb Sindic. All three of us share a deep interest in health foods, nutrition and cooking. So some of the topics we discuss are:
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| Secrets to Farming with Limited Acres [Rose Veal, Soy-Free Chickens, Silvopasture] | 28 Jan 2025 | 01:44:47 | |
This Year of Plenty Podcast episode is a conversation with Mathew, the visionary behind Little Way Farm and Homestead, a family-owned and operated farm and homestead training center. Over the past few years, Mathew has transformed his farm into a thriving direct-to-consumer business—an inspiring story filled with innovative farming practices. We explore topics like silvopasture systems, raising soy-free chickens, and how Mathew is defying industry norms by raising cattle (rose veal) in a way that’s unheard of for grass-fed operations. It's a method you won’t hear about anywhere else. | |||
| Stream Trout Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started | 18 Apr 2019 | 01:00:12 | |
Today's episode is a conversation I had with my friend Drew (IG: @drew_klabon) on stream trout fishing. If you have listened to the podcast before you know that food acquisition is something I love talking about. Knowing exactly where my food comes from makes me appreciate it that much more...and what better way to know than to get it yourself from nature! Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. http://www.themeateater.com/cook/recipes/braised-trout-with-creamed-kale-recipe | |||
| Foodies' Roundtable, Eating Animals Nose To Tail? | 01 Apr 2019 | 00:54:26 | |
This Foodies' Roundtable episode features a conversation between Michael Doering, Pius Haenle, and your podcast host Poldi Wieland. Overview:
Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-20972018 https://www.eater.com/2015/6/16/8786827/where-to-find-offal-organ-meat-international-cuisine Local Farm Directory: | |||
| Starting Seeds Indoors, Grow Your Own Food! | 17 Mar 2019 | 00:25:40 | |
This episode is focused on vegetable gardening! Have you ever thought about growing some of your own food? Well then this episode is for you. A great way to get a headstart on the gardening season is to start your seeds indoors! Check out the episode to learn the basics and some best practices that I have figured out for myself. Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us. Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends. https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates/WI/Milwaukee https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/file/day-last-spring-freeze-mapjpg | |||