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Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! from herbalists Mindy and Marc. Tonight’s mini episode is spicy! Well, at least the featured herb is. The “Herb Nugget” is tips to survive your next holiday meal. Marc claims it’s funny. The “Herb of the Podcast” is Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans). The amazing nutmeg tree produces two spices in one fruit!...Continue Reading

Just another late fall/early winter week in New England with herbalists Mindy and Marc! Tonight’s “Herb Nugget” is about believing. Believe in what works for you and forget all the negative hype! The “Herb of the Podcast” is Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) Marc discusses the historical religious aspect of this plant, as well as its practical...Continue Reading

Spend some quality time with this amazing husband and wife herbal twosome! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” emphasizes daylight saving time and its unique ability to confuse us all! The “Herb of the Podcast” is Lavandula angustifolia, or Lavender. A member of the mint family, this fragrant flower has been used for centuries; most notably for its...Continue Reading

This Special Episode of The Walking Herbalist Podcast features herbalists Katja Swift and Ryn Midura. This awesome husband and wife duo are proprietors of The CommonWealth Center For Holistic Medicine! You can check out their website here! Mindy and Marc chatted with Katja and Ryn in April 2016 on their newly acquired land in Royalston Massachusetts....Continue Reading

In this latest installment, herbalists Mindy and Marc discuss winter preparation and homesteading updates; a successful shiitake mushroom grow kit, one crocheted mitten, and a failed soap making experiment. They respond to a listener email, and more… Marc’s “Herb Nugget” is a silly herbal rhyme. Need I say more? The “Herb of the Podcast” is...Continue Reading

The Autumn New England rain has covered the landscape with mushrooms. Mindy and Marc discuss their findings. They include chaga (Inonotus obliquus), fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), and they believe the white glowing mushroom is destroying angel (Amanita bisporigera).   Marc’s “Herb Nugget” highlights the arrival of autumn. Is he happy or sad about it? The “Herb...Continue Reading

Mindy and Marc are back at the bunker! It’s a crisp New England night (finally) with crickets chirping in the background. Mindy was in New York for a few days wildcrafting, while Marc stayed in Boston making winter herbal tonics and dehydrating more basil. Marc’s “Herb Nugget”  reminds us (more like reprimands us) to get...Continue Reading

It’s a solo (mini) episode with only Marc (Mindy is sewing in the background). The herb of the podcast is Peppergrass (Lepidium species). Also known as poor-man’s pepper, this spicy delight is in the mustard family. Marc highlights the successful lecture/demonstration titled ‘preserving your harvest’ conducted by Mindy and Marc at a community garden in East Boston...Continue Reading

Poison ivy, prepping for a lecture, and discovering the beauty of the blue-bruising, pancake replica fungi, the Boletes mushrooms, Marc & Mindy return to Southie to record this episode. Marc’s “Herb Nugget” discussing herbal creations, and using your imagination when preserving your fall harvests. The “Herb of the Podcast” is Oenothora biennis, or Evening Primrose....Continue Reading

Back in the Southie basement, and still battling the heat, Marc and Mindy reminisce about the lovely weekend spent at the Bunker with Marc’s family. Marc’s “Herb Nugget” talks about the teaching our young ones to survive. Food, water, shelter, health. The “Herb of the Podcast” is the Solidago spp, otherwise known as Goldenrod. Marc...Continue Reading

Live from the Bunker! Marc & Mindy hole up in Western Massachusetts listening to the pitter patter of the rain on the roof and the low menacing rumble of thunder, all while being surrounded by nature’s light show. We need the rain, and Nature delivers! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” reminds us that humor is the best...Continue Reading

Marc & Mindy have been on the road, spending the past week in Upstate New York. Fortunately, we had a chance to sit down and talk with Joanne Hull (better known to Mindy as “Mom”!). We learned all about the Outdoor Natural Plant Dyeing Studio that she had built at her suburban home in Upstate...Continue Reading

Podcasting from on the road at Joanne Hull’s (Mindy’s Mom’s) Outdoor Natural Plant Dyeing Studio in the suburbs of Upstate New York, The Walk Herbalist duo talks plants! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” reminds us of the importance of family. The “Herb of the Podcast” is Jewelweed, or Impatiens capensis. See the pictures of plants with orange...Continue Reading

Podcasting (and sweating) at the Bunker, Marc & Mindy sacrifice air conditioning to get the latest awesome episode of The Walking Herbalist Podcast up for you! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” gives a list of (dumb) ways to keep cool in this sweltering heat. The “Herb of the Podcast” is Staghorn Sumac, or Rhus typhina. Marc enlightens us...Continue Reading

Mindy can’t help but talk about her poor little car, which is sitting dead on the side of the road. Turns out the starter went. But thankfully she made it home before it died, reminding herself to count her blessings. Marc’s “Herb Nugget” reminds us that garden weeds are not entirely the nuisance that they...Continue Reading

Marc and Mindy tell the unfortunate story of our newest family member Josee, a 10-or-so week old german shepherd puppy who swallowed a nail. Fortunately, just as she was about to be whisked off to surgery, she passed the nail! Intestines of Steel we say! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” revolves around the old adage: “if at...Continue Reading

Marc and Mindy follow up with listener Nicole’s suggestion about powdering foraged mushrooms, and her answer to our questions, namely 1) cook your foraged mushroom, and 2) dried mushrooms have a stronger taste, so use sparingly! Marc’s “Herb Nugget” talks about the trickery of time: slow when you want it to be fast, and fast...Continue Reading

Marc and MIndy open the podcast by discussing hugelkultur and wonder if listeners practice the technique in their gardens. There is a nice discussion on it here. If you would like to chime in, give our voicemail a call at 617-622-3916 and we may play your recording on the podcast. Marc’s  “Herb Nugget” talks about seasonality, and...Continue Reading

The “Herb Nugget” focuses on getting into your Plant Walking Groove, especially now that summer is around the corner! Marc & Mindy talk about Herbstalk, and give garden updates. Does anyone know why we are getting chlorosis of our basil leaves? Marc’s “Herb of the Podcast” is Catnip, or Nepeta cataria. Amongst other things, Marc...Continue Reading

Marc and Mindy record live from Herbstalk 2016! Join us for a cruise around this magical herbal gala, where we talk to the teachers, small business owners, and patrons that come together for the yearly festivities. We meet up with Tom & Pat Zabel and Sue Kesner (parents of Herbstalk founders Steph & Henry!), and...Continue Reading