43. A Short PSA: Be Grateful For Your Weeds

22/07/2025 9 min Episodio 43

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In this solo episode, I encourage you to reimagine your relationship with weeds. Yep, those wild, inconvenient plants we pull from our gardens without a second thought.After a morning of weeding at the farm, I reflected on the resilience and overlooked brilliance of plants like dandelions. What if we saw these plants as the generous healers and soil restorers that they are? Perhaps we’ve forgotten their role in the ecosystem?This episode is a gentle reminder of the medicine, wisdom, and ecological function that weeds offer. From their deep taproots that dredge up vital micronutrients, to their presence in the most toxic soils, weeds are often regenerating the land beneath our feet, and showing us where balance is needed.Tune in to learn more about:Why “weed” is more of a label than a true classificationThe ecological function of dandelions and other deep-rooted wild plantsHow weeds help loosen compacted soil and make nutrients available to other plantsA new way to see wild plants as allies, not enemies… And so much more!Connect with Hannah: Instagram: @hannahkeitel

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