Let’s Talk about Dock!

KZUM PODCAST

Dec 16

Written By Bea Rue

DECEMBER 2020 — Learn the nutritive, medicinal, and healing qualities of Yellow Dock (Curly Dock; Rumex Crispus) 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, stories, and conversation about this amazing plant with the audio player below.

Audio recording not available. Please check back in the future. We will post an informative PDF about Yellow Dock for you to download. Thank you!

“I really enjoyed our interview on the show today, Barbara! It was a bonus listening to the passages you read, it warmed my heart!”

— Bob Henrikson, Host of How’s It Growin’? Podcast on KZUM, Nebraska

“What an amazing show! Wow! This summer I was researching dock. Then to hear this amazing show today! The story with Big Horse Woman and the memories of her grandma; to pay attention to the new plants especially the ones that grow in abundance. The people don't know that they will need it yet. Thank you so much Barbara Salvatore, it was an awesome show!”

— Freedom Thompson, 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