🎧 The Good Garden with Chris McLaughlin
Gardening brings us joy and a number of health benefits. I chat with Chris about gardening tips for the suburban yard!
Gardening is an activity that can have significant positive impacts on both your physical and mental well-being. This week on the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, we are excited to feature Chris McLaughlin, a highly experienced author and gardening expert, whose latest book, 'The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food -- All in Your Own Backyard', delves into the benefits of gardening in harmony with nature.
With almost half a century of gardening experience, Chris is passionate about nature, small livestock, and the family farm, and has authored nine books on these topics. During our discussion, we explore topics such as nurturing pollinators, supporting native wildlife, and cultivating local connections within your community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, Chris has some excellent insights that are sure to inspire and help you get the most out of your gardening experience. You can follow Chris on social media with Facebook: Suburban.Farmer and Instagram: [at]laughingcrowco
About Chris
Chris McLaughlin is the author of nine books written about her life’s passions: nature, gardening, small livestock, and the family farm. She’s been gardening for over 40 years and has enjoyed rural living both in the suburbs and small farms. Chris became a Master Gardener in 2000 and acquired specialty certificates in programs such as the Food, Land, and People Project, Kids in Gardens, and Backyard Wildlife Habitats. Her work can be found in Fine Gardening Magazine, Hobby Farm Home Magazine, Urban Farm Magazine, The Heirloom Gardener Magazine, and Mother Earth Living.
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Yours in health, Dr. Quave
Cassandra L. Quave, Ph.D. is a scientist, author, speaker, podcast host, wife, mother, explorer, and professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She teaches college courses and leads a group of research scientists studying medicinal plants to find new life-saving drugs from nature. She hosts the Foodie Pharmacology podcast and writes the Nature’s Pharmacy newsletter to share the science behind natural medicines. To support her effort, consider a paid or founding subscription, with founding members receiving an autographed 1st edition hardcover copy of her book, The Plant Hunter.