About this episode
Brittany Wood Nickerson, author of The Herbal Homestead Journal and Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen , and founder and primary instructor of Thyme Herbal , talks about medicinal herbs that you can grow in your garden. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com . Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer (00:30) - Welcome to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:36) - Importance of Biodiversity in Fruit Tree Gardens (02:28) - Benefits of Herbs in Your Orchard (03:21) - Interview with Herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson (04:22) - Brittany's Journey into Herbal Medicine (07:06) - Empowering Personal Health with Herbs (10:01) - Cooking with Medicinal Herbs (11:53) - Bone Broth and Adaptogenic Herbs (17:06) - Safety and Efficacy of Herbal Remedies (22:12) - Integrating Native Perennials in Orchards (25:58) - Herbal Remedies for Common Cold (26:22) - Echinacea: Benefits and Overuse (27:29) - Elder Tree: A Home Gardener's Treasure (28:23) - Elderflower and Elderberry Uses (31:51) - Herbal Storage and Usage Tips (32:47) - Natural Antibiotics: An Overview (35:07) - Safety and Interactions of Herbs (36:17) - Pollinators and Garden Herbs (37:52) - Anti-Inflammatory Herbs: Turmeric (42:52) - Weight Loss and Herbal Bitters (47:29) - Conclusion and Resources