In this special episode, we bring back two cherished holiday-themed discussions from our archives. Whether it’s the miracle of light, the birth of a Holy Child, or the warmth of family traditions, December celebrations connect us to a shared human experience rooted in vulnerability to nature’s rhythms.

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Melissa and Jaci from Pinetree Garden Seeds, a family owned and operated business since 1979. Pinetree Garden Seeds was founded with the simple mission of offering low prices on quality seeds to the home gardener.

In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, hosts Mary Kingsley and her daughter Emma talk with Florence Reed, founder of Sustainable Harvest International, a nonprofit that has worked with smallholder farmers in Central America for over 27 years to adopt regenerative farming practices.

In celebration of the holiday this week, and upcoming "Black Friday", we're re-airing our favorite slow-living take on the matter...Slow Friday!

In this episode, Zandra Zuraw founder of Slow Style Home, discusses the importance of creating a vision for your space, her step-by-step framework, and tips for decluttering and balancing aesthetics with functionality. Zandra emphasizes that anyone can create a beautiful home according to their values and desires.

In this conversation, Casey and Brooke Oberg from Detroit Mulch Company share their journey of transforming tree waste into mulch in the urban landscape of Detroit, highlighting the community impact of their work repurposing organic materials into beneficial mulch,

In this episode of The Good Dirt, Mary & Emma explore sustainability in the spirits industry with Harrison Holditch of Half Shell Vodka.

CEO of Endswell Cremation Hunter Beattie is our guest today, here to discuss the green burial movement, the problems with our current death rituals and practices and how the process of aquamation offered by his company is another choice over cremation or burial.

Join Mary and Emma as they discuss how you can embrace the special beauty and magic of nature during this time, letting go of much of the waste and frenzy but keeping all of the fun!

Tierra Soul is a homestead in Magdalena, New Mexico, that also offers online learning opportunities through their program 'Lazy Lady Living,' which covers topics such as soulful permaculture, sustainable economy, traditional food and more!

Mary & Emma discuss consumerism by reflecting on a recent social media trend dubbed "underconsumption, and how that idea overlaps with the fundamentals of slow living.

Julie, a full-time park ranger and co-founder of Wild Homestead Living with her husband Kevin, shares her journey into homesteading that embraces the wild!

In the second of this bonus episode series, Emma and Mary discuss some obstacles that may come up to living more slow and sustainably as well as address a few frequently asked questions.

Full of fresh ingredients and essential oils, Chwynyn takes advantage of her herbal knowledge to make botanical skin creams, shampoos, shave soaps, and bars that all come from her organic regenerative garden.

In the first of this bonus episode series, Emma and Mary discuss the concept and meaning of slow living.

Alexia Allen is a suburban homesteader. She and her husband Daniel are transforming their own corner of suburbia into a permaculture paradise.

What aspects of the back-to-school season are tapping into core memory making, and how much is just consumer hype? Listen in as Mary and Emma peel away the marketing from the emotion, and discuss ideas for reframing this season in a more sustainable way for kids AND parents. Things Mentioned:Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food - An Eater's Manifestohttps://lady-farmer.com/collections/all (Lady Farmer Marketplace)https://lady-farmer.com/products/wool-insulated-plastic-free-lunchbox?_pos=1and_sid=b0cdd1038and_ss=r (Wool Lunchbox)https://lady-farmer.com/products/plastic-free-snack-sandwich-bags?pr_prod_strat=descriptionandpr_rec_id=416706295andpr_rec_pid=6619477803168andpr_ref_pid=6619402436768andpr_seq=uniform (Jute Sandwich Bag)https://lady-farmer.com/collections/kids (Jackalo Clothing)About Lady Farmer:Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website)@weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC)Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you.Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.comSupport your Good Dirt at home with https://biosnutrients.ca/collections/all?sca_ref=2454216.qvXDBufqTP (BIOS Nutrients)! Listeners of The Good Dirt podcast can enjoy 15% off BIOS Nutrients organic, natural fertilizers using the codehttps://biosnutrients.ca/collections/all?sca_ref=2454216.qvXDBufqTP ( LADYFARMER15) at checkout. Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Environmental activist Ellen Gordon shares her journey from studying biology and working in ocean and coastal issues to her involvement with a local nonprofit and becoming an advocate for sustainable farming methods.

Heidi Lowell discusses her artistic process, her journey learning about natural pigments, her interest in education and the influences of science and nature on her work.

Mary and Emma talk with host Brittany Felton on her podcast "Yeah, I'd Hang Out With Her," where you’ll hear all about Mary and Emma’s deep-seated connection to the land, their journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle and the inspiration for Lady Farmer.

Japanologist Natalie Leon shares her deep passion for Japanese culture and way of living, a journey that began with a childhood fascination with a kimono.

Claire is a writer, speaker, barefoot explorer, rewilding facilitator, and founder of Nature’s Apprentice, a platform for education and guidance in rewilding our souls and the planet. For the last 15 years, Claire has been facilitating individuals in ancestral earth skills, deep ecology, ecopsychology, soul-centric nature-based practice, village building, dance, ceremony, and contemporary wilderness rites-of-passage.

Angela shares insights about the evolution of her farm, managing a variety of plants and animals, and implementing permaculture principles into her life as a mother and a lady farmer.

In this special episode, Emma and Mary are catching up with their first guest ever featured on the podcast, Amy DuFault.

Tune in to the July episode of Slow Living Through the Seasons, in which Mary highlights the nostalgic soundtrack of July flies, the societal and physical impact of air conditioning, gardening by the signs in midsummer, and a simple recipe for fermented cucumbers.