Jack tells All about Gourds

Repackaging Education for the Modern Learner

#111- FOR THE GROWNUPS- Recently, Jen was asked to give a talk at the Shoals Homeschool Expo, and we thought some of our listeners may enjoy hearing a recording.

Jack tells All about Gourds

#109- Jack discovered volunteer gourds in our yard and was interested in finding out how to dry the gourds. He tells us what he learned.

Cullen's Questions #4: Native Vines

Minisode #4: Cullen wants to know about Trumpet Vine, Cross Vine, and Poison Ivy.

Growing Gardeners and the Truth about Mandrakes

#108- We’re discovering more about plants mentioned during our summer reading! Jack has been reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Are the screaming baby mandrakes real?!?! In this episode, we find out the truth! Sources: “Wicked Plants” by Amy Stewart; “Solomon Described Plants” by Lytton John Musselman; www.museumofhealthcare.blog

Solomon’s Seal

#107: Jack and I have a discussion about the novel My Side of the Mountain and one of the plants mentioned there.