White Strawberries: Gardening for Wellness & Joy
Welcome to White Strawberries, where gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living nourish body, and spirit and the planet. I’m Sam—a gardener, mum and podcaster.
Each episode explores how growing and eating nutrient-dense, foods—from polyphenol-rich plants to adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha—supports vitality and a joyful, vibrant life.
I cover garden design, soil health, mushrooms, animal integration, and seasonal growing insights. I am a self confessed lazy gardener, who aims to do things efficently with max returns.
🌱 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, I hope you'll join me each week.
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White Strawberries: Gardening for Wellness & Joy
Elderberries: Grow & Use Them Year-Round | Sparking Joy
Elderberry: Grow it because it’s delicious, beautiful — and scientifically proven to shorten the duration of the flu.
This episode dives into the magic, science, and mischief of elderberries — a plant that blurs the line between medicine and myth.
Learn why it’s a favourite of permaculturists, herbalists, and birds alike — and why it might just belong in your garden too.
We explore:
– How and why to grow elderberry (even if it's a bit "weedy")
– What science says about its immune-supporting compounds
– Its rich folklore, from Irish legend to village healer
– How to safely harvest and prepare it
– Syrups, teas, wines, and wild foraging tips
Whether you're planting your first bush or rediscovering an old favourite, this episode invites you to explore both the light and dark sides of a plant full of magic — and medicine.
🖤 May your elderberries be dark and your curiosity never-ending.
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