Grow Spices + How to Store Food

Grow Your Own SpicesIn the first part of the show, we chat with Tasha Greer about how to grow your own spices. She’s the author of the book Grow Your Own Spices. We chat about:The difference between a herb and a spiceSpice-growing ideas for this time of yearSeed-grown spices“Underground” spicesSpices that might already be in your landscapeSpices that a patio gardener can grow in containers and overwinter indoorsFeed Yourself for a YearIn the second part of the show we talk with homesteader, cold cellar, and food storage expert Steve Maxwell for ideas about food storage – even if you’re an urban dweller. He’s the creator of the online course Feed Yourself for a Year: Select & Store 365 Days of Food.He talks about:The reason for having a supply of stored foodThe advantage of preserving your own food vs. kitsIdeas for urban dwellers to store foodThe importance of stored waterMaking basement root cellarsMaking a roothouseSmoking food