Community Herbalism w/ jim mcdonald, HerbCraft

During this action-packed interview, jim mcdonald gives a us a mini-tour of his herb cabinet, shares his go-to winter tea recipe, talks about his Lindera herb workshops, and even tells us about his very first herb experience! We’ll also learn why jim prefers to spell his name with little-case letters and something about sunbathing in Speedos on the roof?! It’s a wild time!You can learn more about jim’s work at www.herbcraft.org and sign up for his in-persona and online herb workshops at herbcraft.podia.com jim is a co-organizer of the Great Lakes Herb Faire, one of Michigan’s finest annual herb conferences. Check it out at https://www.greatlakesherbfaire.org/ During the interview, jim sings the praises of mushrooms for supporting the immune system. Check out our previous interview with Erin Hamilton from The Mushroom Conservatory to learn more about wonderful mushrooms! https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seedsandweedspodcast/lets-chat-w-erin-hamilton-the-mushroom-conservatory/Purchase a kit from Erin to grow mushrooms right at home! https://themushroomconservatory.com/ In January 2024, we’ll be launching our new Herb Co-op, an exclusive offering for members of our Patreon community! Members will enjoy wholesale prices on bulk organic herbs and spices including black/green teas, flowers, roots & more! As a member of our community, you can enjoy the benefits of buying quality herbs by the ounce at special discount prices! Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm and https://www.smallhousefarm.com/herbcoop/Join the Seeds & Weeds Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedsandweedsAnd as always, big thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers.. we appreciate every one of you! Thank you for supporting the show! Remember, you can always support our podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmConnect with us!Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmwww.seedsandweedspodcast.com Support the showSupport for the Seeds & Weeds Podcast comes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company which invites you to the National Heirloom Expo in Mansfield Missouri September 27 and 28. The Expo has been called the World’s Fair of Pure Food, with music, food, fun, garden experts from around the world and the wildest flowers, fruits, and vegetables you’ve ever seen. Learn more at Rareseeds.comSupport the show