Best Lemon Grove Podcasts (2025)

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All About Sage + Propagating Herbs - Autumn Equinox Special! 29:05

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2d ago29:05

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🍂 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 inclu…

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Totally Tomatoes: How to Grow, Cook, and Save the Ultimate Summer Crop 44:06

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We’re diving into the juicy world of tomatoes—the ultimate summer garden staple. 🍅 From growing tips to recipes, seed-saving techniques, and expert advice, this episode is your one-stop shop for everything tomato. 🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode? Tomato Varieties Galore: From cherry tomatoes to beefsteaks, indeterminate to determinate, and even wil…

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The Joys and Benefits of Summer Flowers 36:36

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Flowers offer us food and medicine in addition to beauty. Let's explore some of our favorite summer flowers and the many ways we can enjoy them in the kitchen and apothecary. Some of our favorite summer flowers include Chamomile, Rose and Yarrow. We share some recipes and advice on how to make the most of these summer delights. We'll also talk abou…

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All About Lemon Balm + Mulch in the Garden - A Summer Solstice Special! 40:10

3M ago40:10

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Celebrate the Sun in our Summer Solstice Special Episode! Herbalist Mary Colvin joins us to talk all about lemon balm; in the kitchen, garden and apothecary - we love this amazing herb! We share some recipes for herbal jellies, special stuffing for the Solstice feast, using salt to preserve herbs, and dig into the many medicinal uses for lemon balm…

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The Sea Monster of Saltwater 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Marceline, a girl from the seaside town of Saltwater sets out to uncover the mystery of her mother’s past. Writer: Rebecca Cunningham Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Producers: Megan Bagala Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Sign up for the Pen Pal Program Join …

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Hildy's Line 16:28

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Hildy, a 12-year-old nun in 955 AD, is preparing for her big acting debut in a very special play written by Hrosvitha, one of the only playwrights in Europe at the time. But uh … where is her script? Writer: Tessa Flannery Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producers: Maria Wurttele Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Me…

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Owen and the Lost Scroll 28:16

4M ago28:16

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In collaboration with our friends over at Dorktales Storytime, here's the sequel to our story from last season, Owen and the Order of the Ancient Cedar! When a mysterious shadow escapes from Owen’s favorite comic book, it’s up to Owen and a courageous (but not-so-magical) knight to save the day. Writer: Molly Murphy Voice Over Artists: Jonathan Cor…

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The Lost Doll 23:12

4M ago23:12

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When Olivia loses her favorite doll before a sleepover, she and her friends go on a magical, and slightly spooky, adventure to find it. Today’s story is inspired by two tales created by Taleblazers at our Kennedy Center and Brooklyn events back in March. Both were based on a photo by street photographer Vivian Maier, whose work was discovered after…

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Herbs: When to Grow, Forage or Buy 27:19

4M ago27:19

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Some herbs we can grow, others we can gather.. while some herbs might need to be purchased. In this episode we're exploring the many ways we acquire herbs! We'll chat about some of the best herbs for growing and why we love having an herb garden. Hear from forager George Barnett about when to gather our herbs and why its so important to be safe and…

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Barbara Johns and the Moton School Strike 17:32

4M ago17:32

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This is the story of Barbara Johns who sparked a student-led protest in 1951 to fight for better schools in Farmville, Virginia. Writer: C. Quintana Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham, Samantha G., and Mehret Marsh Producers: Chad Chenail Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Sign up fo…

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You Can, Laon! (Encore) 28:50

5M ago28:50

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're sharing this Girl Tales classic. Laon moves from the Philippines to Freshwater. Everything is so new here. She just wants to go back to the before. Until she meets a new friend, Helena who helps her be brave. Writer: Katelynn Kenney Voice Over Artists: Marissa Carpio, Rebecca Cun…

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A Party for Winnie the Bear 20:38

5M ago20:38

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Rebecca is sad about moving away and leaving her babysitter, Grandma Nancy. Grandma Nancy tells a story about Winnie the Bear and a party to help her come to terms with a big change. Writer: Rebecca Cunningham Adapted from Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Producer: Tessa Flannery Executive Prod…

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Freyja's Feathered Cloak 18:22

5M ago18:22

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When a shy girl named Freyja receives a mysterious gift from her grandmother in Norway, her middle school graduation turns into an unforgettable adventure. Writer: Tessa Flannery with help from The Girl Tales Club Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producer: Tessa Flannery Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala…

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Seeds Are Everywhere + Three Sisters Gardening 34:13

5M ago34:13

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We're taking a deep dive into seeds! Let's explore our relationship with seeds and how seeds can be found everywhere! We also talk about how to grow a Three Sisters Garden, sharing our experience after reading Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden. You can watch our full Three Sisters Youtube video at https://youtu.be/0SyKclXdz-A?si=pFijygMfF5_sGMd_ This is …

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Camp Freshwater 16:19

5M ago16:19

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When Rebecca heads to Camp Freshwater for the very first time, she’s nervous about being away from home. That is until she meets a new friend who helps her feel brave. Writer: Megan Bagala Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Producer: Chad Chenail Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala Links f…

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Nureen and the Lemon Grove (Encore) 20:29

6M ago20:29

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We're celebrating Arab American Heritage Monthn with a Girl Tales classic! The lemons in Nureen’s grandmother’s lemon grove in Palestine are disappearing! With the help of Laymoon the lemon tree, Nureen discovers it’s the Jinn who’s been stealing and eating the lemons! Writer: Susan Muaddi Darraj Voice Over Artists: Emily Rose Debinie, Mehret Marsh…

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Winnie the Bear's Rainy Adventure 21:40

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Winnie the Bear and her friends are facing a great flood in the Hundred Acre Wood. They have to come up with a rescue plan! Writer: Rebecca Cunningham Adapted from Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Producers: Megan Bagala Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala L…

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Eden's Curtain Call 27:03

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Eden Sinclair dreams of singing on stage among the greatest musicians of Harlem’s jazz scene, but when she meets the glamorous Madame Delilah Davenport, she faces a big decision that could change her life forever. Writer: Melissa Victor Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham, Mieko Gavia, and Mehret Marsh Producers: Chad Chenail Executive Producer …

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Thea vs. the Minotaurs 23:05

6M ago23:05

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When Thea’s friends on the boys' basketball team are about to forfeit the season's biggest game, she steps in to help. Writer: Chad Chenail Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham and Chad Chenail Producers: Chad Chenail Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala With help from the D.C. Taleblazers: Abby, Francesca, Gia…

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Spring Equinox Special - Celebrating the Season of Renewal! 23:13

6M ago23:13

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Spring has returned and we're ready to celebrate! This is the season of renewal and we're talking about some of our favorite spring plants.. What are we planting and what's popping up in the wild? We also dig a little deeper into one of our favorite spring herbs - stinging nettles! Learn more about this important plant - where it grows, how to harv…

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Amalia Short Takes Time to Look at a Flower 18:59

7M ago18:59

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Amalia Short, a young painter, is visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, for her aunt's funeral. Her aunt, who adored the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, shared a love of painting and the desert’s beauty. But when Amalia hears the wind speak and meets a mysterious woman, she begins to see the world in a magical new way. Writer: Harry Poster Voice Over Artists: Re…

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La Bestia (Encore) 34:15

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Enjoy this Webby Award-winning Girl Tales episode from a few seasons ago! Ana and her mother leave their home, their community, and village to go north where there is a promise of safety, money for food, and work. But the journey to get there is long and can be dangerous! Listen as Ana makes her way past The Forest, The Beast, The Coyotes, The Dese…

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The Key to Ada Lovelace 24:05

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When Joslyn's latest invention malfunctions, it sparks a high-tech adventure that brings a legendary inventor to life! Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join The Girl Tales Club Girl T…

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Winnie the Bear Goes to the North Pole 26:34

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Rebecca Honeycomb leads Winnie the Bear and friends on an expedition to find the North Pole. Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join The Girl Tales Club Girl Tales Events Purchase a Perso…

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Planning Your Garden in Three Simple Steps 24:27

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It's time to start planning and planting the garden! This is one of the most exciting times of year - dreaming and scheming for our best garden yet! In this episode we cover three simple steps to get the garden growing, from sun and soil to seeds and lights. We talk about soil testing, seed starting mix, transplanting schedules and germination test…

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The President's New Suit 14:39

7M ago14:39

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Kat in Boots plays a funny trick on the President of the United States! Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Maria Wurttele Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join The Girl Tales Club Purchase a Personalized Story Listen to Ghost Tour Girl Tales Events Join th…

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Athena and Akari 16:42

8M ago16:42

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Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, and handicrafts, feels out of place at the Freshwater craft fair, until Akari the baker helps her create something magical! Written by Megan Bagala Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Samia Mounts Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join…

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The Kenosha Comet 15:31

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Aletha dreams of becoming a professional baseball player, but life on her family’s dairy farm in 1943 makes it seem impossible. Written by Amy Kraft Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join The Girl Tales Club Purchase a Personalized S…

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Winnie the Bear, Kanga, and Roo 25:18

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Rebecca learns an important lesson about kindness and accepting differences when Grandma Nancy shares a story about Winnie the Bear’s new friends Kanga and Roo. Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the G…

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Seed Swap Day + Five Seeds You Need to Plant 28:24

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We're kicking off our third season with something new and different. Today we're celebrating SEED SWAP DAY! What's seed swap day? We're glad that you asked - you'll learn all about this national seed sharing initiative when we travel back in time to the year 2021! Learn more about National Seed Swap Day on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dzORyZTYmjA?si=_…

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The Freshwater Soap Box Derby Race 18:30

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Gretel joins the Soap Box Derby Race and builds her own car. Along the way, she faces surprises and learns what really matters in the race to the finish! Written by Tasha McKinney Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Maria Wurttele Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Join The Girl Tales…

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She is Fierce: A Midwinter Fairy Dream 16:38

9M ago16:38

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Ishbel shares the tale of Queen Titania, a powerful fairy who rules the icy kingdom of Svalbard. But when the mischievous Puck casts a spell to trick Titania into thinking a reindeer is her king, the fairies must work together to set things right. Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Megan Bagala …

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Skating Into the New Year 17:38

9M ago17:38

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When Rebecca feels overwhelmed by big problems, a strange noise leads her to Freshwater Lake, where she discovers her friend Sasquatch skating on the ice! This is a "Fresh Idea for Freshwater Stories" from Taleblazer Empress in the Philippines! Written by Harry Poster Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by …

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Catching Tanya Time (Encore) 18:41

9M ago18:41

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Meet Shelby Ann Catskills Cunningham, Freshwater's only cowgirl with a knack for lassoing anything, even time itself! Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Rebecca Cunningham & Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Purchase a Personalized Story Li…

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Zheng Yi Sao, The Pirate Queen 14:21

9M ago14:21

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Zheng Yi Sao tells a story of her adventurous pirate days to her daughter. Written by Nina Ki Performed by Rebecca Cunningham, Nickolette Kong, and Caroline McLaughlin Produced by Maria Wurttele Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Purchase a Personalized Story Listen to Ghost Tour Girl Tales E…

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Winnie the Bear Celebrates Eeyore's Birthday 24:02

10M ago24:02

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Winnie the Bear and Piglet throw a perfectly imperfect birthday party for their friend Eeyore. Written by Rebecca Cunningham Adapted from Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Purchase a P…

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She is Fierce: The Secret Princesses 22:02

10M ago22:02

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Ishbel, plumber extraordinaire, shares the story of two secret princesses and an adventure that begins in the fields of Bohemia and leads to the Queen's castle in Sicily. Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links f…

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Herbal Remedies for Sleep w/ Maria Noël Groves, Wintergreen Botanicals 22:15

10M ago22:15

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Grab a pillow - this episode is going to put you to sleep! ;) Maria Noël Groves, clinical herbalist and award-winning author, is here to talk about her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep. Learn about adaptogen and nervine herbs - how they're different and when to use them, plus Maria will share some of her favorite ways to work with herbs like lav…

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Jane Jacqueline Jingleheimer Schmidt 17:15

10M ago17:15

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Two shopkeepers in Freshwater meet a new girl named Jane Jacqueline Jingleheimer Schmidt. But there's something confusing about her. Written by Chad Chenail Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Chad Chenail Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Listen…

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A Tale Just for You! A Night in Akva Nova 10:49

10M ago10:49

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Hey grownups! It's that magical time of year! This holiday season, give a gift that puts your kids, our Taleblazers, at the center of the adventure! 🎁 With our personalized audio tales, your child will become the hero in enchanting stories like The Dinosaur Fossil and Underworld Rescue, or wintery favorites like The Missing Mitten. We’ll sprinkle i…

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The Early Bird 24:34

10M ago24:34

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Fae is so excited for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, especially since her dad is one of the balloon handlers! But when she can’t go into the city to watch, she waits by the field near her house and dreams of the giant float, "The Early Bird" . Written by Chad Chenail Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Chad Chenail Produced by Maria Wurttele E…

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Grow Exotic Plants in Small Spaces w/ Wendi Phan 15:23

10M ago15:23

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Grow, harvest and enjoy exotic and interesting herbs and edibles - even in the smallest spaces! Garden educator and Youtuber Wendi Phan joins us to talk about growing exotic plants in her suburban garden in Los Angeles, some of her most popular Youtube videos and she shares tips and advice for those of us interested in growing exotic plants in our …

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Tabitha Turkey Flies South (Encore!) 23:17

10M ago23:17

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Here's an oldie but a goodie! Tabitha Turkey loves the chillier weather in Freshwater but Declan Duck does NOT and he's sick of her positive attitude. Declan tells Tabitha she'll be eaten at the upcoming harvest festival when he knows that's not true. The only way for Tabitha to get out of this is to fly South for the winter! Writer: Producers: Tes…

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Winnie the Bear Catches a Heffalump 22:30

11M ago22:30

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Join Winnie the Bear and her friend Piglet as they set out on a quest to catch a mysterious creature known as a Heffalump! Written by Rebecca Cunningham Adapted from Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song by Megan Bagala Links fo…

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All About Garlic w/ Kristin Graves, The Garlic Companion 22:54

11M ago22:54

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Grow your best garlic ever with farmer Kristin Graves! Kristin will tell us about planting, growing and harvesting garlic and will share tips to help us produce abundant harvests of this pungent allium. She also talks about using garlic to create value-added products, how to properly dry and cure garlic, black garlic cheesecake, The Garlic Goddess …

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She is Fierce: The Three Witches 16:40

11M ago16:40

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Three magical witches named Carnation, Crocus, and Camellia, welcome visitors to their cottage as long as they’re polite and bring a small gift. But when a rude man named Macbeth demands their help, the witches decide to teach him a lesson about kindness and respect. Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Produ…

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Introducing: Six Minutes 10:10

11M ago10:10

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Are your Taleblazers looking for another podcast to listen to? Check out Six Minutes. Six Minutes tells the story of 11-year-old Holiday, pulled from icy waters with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. When she begins to develop mysterious powers, she’ll realize there’s more to her past than she could ever imagine. Want to hear more? S…

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Growing Good with Hobby Farms 36:40

11M ago36:40

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A special bonus episode of Seeds & Weeds! From 2021-2024, our friends at Hobby Farms hosted the Growing Good Podcast, a program about small-scale, sustainable farming. Bevin was a guest on the show in 2022 to talk about his book, The Complete Guide to Seed & Nut Oils. Unfortunately, Hobby Farm as decided to discontinue the show, but generously gave…

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The Great Freshwater Election 23:46

11M ago23:46

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Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. Girl Tales is throwing a podcast party in celebration of the upcoming U.S. Election that’s taking place on Tuesday, Nove…

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All About Lavender w/ Terry Vesci, The Lavender Companion 18:44

11M ago18:44

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Grow and harvest fragrant lavender for the kitchen and apothecary! Author, chef, and lavender farmer Terry Vesci joins us to talk about her new book The Lavender Companion. We'll learn how to grow and harvest lavender, the best cultivars for culinary and medicinal uses and some of Terry's favorite ways to use lavender. She'll also share some tips t…