White Strawberries: Gardening for Wellness & Joy
Welcome to White Strawberries, where gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living nourish body, and spirit and the planet. I’m Sam—a gardener, mum and podcaster.
Each episode explores how growing and eating nutrient-dense, foods—from polyphenol-rich plants to adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha—supports vitality and a joyful, vibrant life.
I cover garden design, soil health, mushrooms, animal integration, and seasonal growing insights. I am a self confessed lazy gardener, who aims to do things efficently with max returns.
🌱 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, I hope you'll join me each week.
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White Strawberries: Gardening for Wellness & Joy
Perennial Vegetables for Harvesting over Winter | Sparking Joy
In this episode of White Strawberries, I dig into the unsung heroes of the vegetable garden: perennials!
You’ll learn about my three favourite edible roots — yacón, Jerusalem artichokes, and oca (NZ yams) — and the leafy perennials I would grow even if I only had 1m2 of garden bed: Sorrel, perpetual spinach, Welsh onions, and chives.
These plants are weedy in the best way, nutrient-dense, and perfect for gardeners who want to reduce the time and effort they spend in their garden, so they can do other things (probably more gardening! ;) )...
🌱 In this episode:
- Why yacón, oca, and Jerusalem artichokes are great for your belly and your garden
- How to plant, harvest, and eat these unusual root crops
- The leafy greens that survive — and even thrive — through cold seasons with minimal effort.
- Why we don't see these perennials in super market chains.
🧺 Giveaway!
Want to try growing yacón, oca, or Jerusalem artichokes yourself?
I'm giving some away!
If you're in Aotearoa, check out @whitestrawberriespodcast on Instagram or Facebook for giveaway details.
🏵️🌿💗 What do you think?
Let me know what perennial you’re excited to grow!
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