Who knew Cumin, a STAPLE in Mexican food, isn't even from Mexico? Messy keeps us in our kitchen cabinet to discuss its history and benefits. Ya Boy drools over his favorite native fruit species, the wild plum! www.trees-n-weeds.com Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

We all know the dark side of Poison Ivy, but how many of us have ever tried to see the good in such a feared plant? Also, has nature provided us a relief? Ya Boy and Messy tag team this episode to highlight the good and bad of Toxicodendron and even chat about a plant known historically to be the most suitable opponent, Jewelweed! Trees-N-Weeds.com Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

Dilly, Dilly! Messy talks about a flavorful (and beneficial) herb that we all know well; DILL! And Ya Boy raves about his latest find from the property, the Southern Bayberry.  www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

We're seeing red this week as Messy covers what could be considered the GOAT of flowers; the Rose! And, Ya Boy chases that monkey and the weasel around the Mulberry.......tree?  www.Trees-N-Weeds.com  Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

What is the difference between Cilantro and Coriander? Messy fills us in! Ya Boy talks about one of his most beloved trees, the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), and Alabama's ancient Underwater Forest. Trees & Weeds Website Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

Messy talks about the culinary herb that finally stumped Ya Boy in the guessing game; PARSLEY! Ya Boy discusses the wonder of the Ghost in the Garden, the Great Maple............ American Sycamore! This was a fun one full of lore, history, and of course, all the benefits these plants have to offer! www.trees-n-weeds.com Support us on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

Two classics! One, a dinner table staple. The other, an aroma of the South. Messy helps us understand the fascination with Peppercorn, how it became a household item, and what's shakin' inside those pungent little.....berries? Ya Boy, talks traditional medicinal uses of Magnolia and how this ancient tree became the epicenter of Southern culture. www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Support Us on Patreon  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

Quite a colorful episode! Messy discusses the NUMEROUS benefits of Turmeric from nutrition, medicinal benefits, to even dying clothing! Ya Boy takes another native fruit, the Blueberry! Or, now forever known to us as Star Berries! www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Olipop Support Us on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

Happy New Year! 2022 was full of life changes for Messy and Ya Boy, and we're hitting 2023 full of energy with plenty of goals regarding herbalism, conservation, business ideas, and the homestead. Sweet Basil is a standard kitchen herb loaded with benefits, and Messy goes in-depth about all it has to offer. We've learned about Longleaf Pine, but Ya Boy has found a new love for the underrated Short Leaf pine! Learn more in this week's episode. www.trees-n-weeds.com Olipop: A New Kind of Soda --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more

One more for the Christmas season! What does Loki, the Norse god of Mischief, have to do with the mistletoe tradition? And, is there hope for the Frasier Fir? Messy and Ya Boy fill you in and talk about Christmas history, Appalachian conservation, and Native American beer. www.trees-n-weeds.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-helms/support ..read more