Tom Kubic Is the Yardaissance Man You Wish Lived Next Door

Summer Break at Stonebrook

It’s August in Connecticut, and at Yard to Table, we lean all the way into summer’s golden hour. In this special episode, Trevor and Ellen pop in with a quick update from Stonebrook before the podcast takes a short pause for the month. Don’t worry—they’ll be back in September with more delicious stories, guests, and garden goodness! So what’s on deck while they press pause? A little bit of everything: 🏡 Renovation projects (yes, we’re doing the floors ourselves!) 🌻 Garden bounty (hello, zucchini overload—we’ve got soup to make) 🍽️ Beach dinners with friends 🌴 Poolside Caftailing Parties Alice Delamar style (more on that inside…) 🌱 And dreaming up what to plant for fall Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at their summer reset—and don’t forget to check out the Stonebrook Instagram (info below) for recipes, party pics, and a few flower fridge fantasies. Happy August! Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416533/open_sms] Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/yard_to_table_podcast] 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse [https://www.instagram.com/stonebrookhouse/]. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙

Black Gold, Wiggles & Worm Wisdom: Justin Hawrysh’s Soil-First Philosophy

This week on Yard to Table, Trevor and Ellen dig deep—literally—with Justin Hawrysh of Wiggle Room [http://www.wiggleroom.org], a vermicomposting visionary and livestock whisperer redefining what it means to grow healthy food from the ground up. Raised in Connecticut and trained as an engineer, Justin bridges science and soil with a blend of curiosity, ingenuity, and grit. He’s a compost-tea brewer, microbial matchmaker, pasture rotation strategist, and the proud co-founder (with his mom Monique Bosch!) of Wiggle Room, a company turning restaurant scraps into USDA-certified organic worm castings that are revitalizing gardens and farms across the region. From pigs that till soil to chickens that lay through winter and sheep that cycle nutrients, Justin shares how multi-species farming and closed-loop composting make his home base—The Hickories [https://www.thehickories.org]—a sponge for biodiversity. It’s part farm science, part kitchen magic, and 100% inspiring. Pull up a chair and a bucket of “black gold”—this is one conversation that’s guaranteed to get your soil (and your imagination) thriving. Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416533/open_sms] Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/yard_to_table_podcast] 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse [https://www.instagram.com/stonebrookhouse/]. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙

Harvest Rewind: Pantry Gold & Summer Plates

Craving a little farm-fresh inspiration? Tuck in to this fan-favorite rewind from Season One, where Ellen and Trevor recount a bumper year at Stonebrook and reveal how they turned armloads of produce into pantry gold. From quick Refrigerator Pickles and silky Sun Gold Tomato Soup to waist-high stacks of Zucchini Lasagna (yes, really!), you’ll hear their best tips for freezing, canning, and holiday-table plotting—plus the secret to Ellen’s legendary Green Bean Casserole and a cloud-like Butternut Squash Whipped Feta Dip that disappears faster than the fall leaves. Got recipe FOMO or ideas for future episodes? Tap the message link below and let us know what’s on your plate. OR message us for a recipe you heard this week! Thanks for listening—and we will be back next week with an all new episode. Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416533/open_sms] Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/yard_to_table_podcast] 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse [https://www.instagram.com/stonebrookhouse/]. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙

Tom Kubic Is the Yardaissance Man You Wish Lived Next Door

Tom Kubic isn’t just growing food—he’s growing a lifestyle. From raising goats and bees to foraging clams and crafting compost, this backyard visionary shares how he turned a suburban plot into a full-fledged homestead. It’s practical, hilarious, and packed with tips for anyone craving a more homegrown life. Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416533/open_sms] Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/yard_to_table_podcast] 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse [https://www.instagram.com/stonebrookhouse/]. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙

From Backyard Gardeners to Growing Guides: Paula & Orna of Wild About Veggies

In this episode, Ellen and Trevor chat with Paula Koffsky and Orna Stern, founders of Wild About Veggies and certified Connecticut Master Gardeners. They share how their love of growing (and cooking!) sparked a mission to help others cultivate thriving organic gardens. From tomatoes and trap crops to beginner tips and watering wisdom, this episode is packed with practical advice and backyard inspiration. Follow Wild About Veggies on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/wildaboutveggies/]  and visit their website [https://www.wildaboutveggies.com]! Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2416533/open_sms] Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/yard_to_table_podcast] 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse [https://www.instagram.com/stonebrookhouse/]. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙