Burdock and Mullein

KZUM PODCAST
Written By Bea Rue

FEBRUARY 2021 — Learn the nutritive, medicinal, and healing qualities of Burdock and Mullein from root to seed on this episode of the How’s It Growin’? radio show from KZUM, “Plant Stories, Life Medicines”© series with host Bob Henrickson and special guest Barbara Salvatore.

Enjoy foraging advice, plant stories, conversation, how to use, and harvesting advice about these amazing plants with the audio player below.

Plant Stories, Life Medicines Series: Burdock and Mullein
KZUM How’s It Growin’? Podcast - Host Bob Henrickson featuring Barbara Salvatore
 

“I am a full time Kindergarten teacher, so a podcast would be awesome! I love using plants for food and medicine. I like drying them for teas and other uses.”

— Penny Roth, KZUM Listener, Nebraska 


“Wonderful show. I wish it could have gone on longer.”

— Nancy Scott, KZUM Listener, Nebraska 


“Excellent program! Is the book about Big Horse Woman available for purchase? It sounds fascinating!”

— Becki Barnes, KZUM Listener, Nebraska 

 

ABOUT THE PODCAST

How’s It Growin’? – Your Weekly Gardening Connection

A live call in radio show hosted by Bob Henrickson, with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, every Wednesday from 11:00AM to noon on KZUM, 89.3 FM, Lincoln, NE.

The show promotes local garden clubs and events, sustainable agriculture, local food, and a celebration of what we like to call beneficial landscaping. Barbara Salvatore is a monthly guest for the “Plant Stories, Life Medicines” series, which focuses on the traditional, folk, food, and medicinal uses of wild and cultivated plants and trees.

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ABOUT BARBARA SALVATORE

Barbara Salvatore, from Verdigre, Nebraska, is the author and illustrator of the Big Horse Woman series including BIG HORSE WOMAN, MAGGHIE, The Trail, and Together to Gather.

The books revolve around two main characters, Big Horse Woman—Ponca, a plant medicine healer and Seed Keeper—and Magghie—a German emigrant who has learned about herbs from her mother. The two women eventually meet in Niobrara and, unable to speak to each other, learn to converse through their shared Language of Plants. 

Read more about the books here →

DISCLAIMER

I share from personal experience and results, and do not claim medical expertise.
Always consult your doctor or medical professional when needed! 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Giving Thanks and Praise - to all the plants, elders and teachers who have guided my journey.
Curiosity is the best teacher! Listen and learn.

Bea Rue

Freelance Web & Graphic Designer

Recently I began taking inventory of my life, recognizing the shifts I could make to lessen my personal consumption and impact. Since we spend a quarter of our lives working, that was certainly an area demanding attention. So I left retail and begin my career freelancing for small businesses whose higher purpose transcends profit.

I believe in employing my skills and energy to empower others working to create positive change in our world. I support too-swamped entrepreneurs by breathing life into their brands and websites, allowing them to focus on the important work at hand. At the same time, I get to nurture my own entrepreneurial spirit while being creative and building truly meaningful relationships throughout my community.

I strive to inform, delight and inspire by balancing content with design. I consider the details without losing sight of the big picture. I aim to see around corners while staying focused on the moment. I'm self directed but have over a decade of experience successfully working with teams. And while I've surely got bills to pay, I know it's my social responsibility to be selective about where I put my energy.

https://bearue.com
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