What do seeds mean to you? In today’s episode we’re talking with Jennifer Jewell, host of the Cultivating Place podcast and author of the new book, What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological and Cultural Significance of Seeds. We'll be discussing Jennifer's personal journey with seeds, the significant impact that seeds have on the world around us and why saving these precious seeds for future generations is more important now than ever before.   Jennifer is a garden writer, educator and host of an award-winning radio program and podcast. Her previous books include Under Western Skies: Visionary Gardens from The Rockies to the Pacific Coast and The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants. Connect with Jennifer through her website www.cultivatingplace.com and purchase her books everywhere that books are sold, including: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-We-Sow-Ecological-Significance/dp/164326107X Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-we-sow-on-the-personal-ecological-and-cultural-significance-of-seeds-jennifer-jewell/19724340 If you’re new to saving seeds or looking to learn more, check out my book Saving Our Seeds. https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product-category/books/ It’ll guide you through harvesting and processing seeds from 43 different species!  And as always, big thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers.. we appreciate every one of you! Thank you for supporting the show! Remember, you can always support our podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm  Connect with us! Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community! IG: @small_house_farm FB: @smallhousefarm YT: @smallhousefarm www.seedsandweedspodcast.com  Support the show   The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog. Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com Support the show