White Strawberries
Welcome to White Strawberries, the podcast where gardening meets health and adventure, and sustainability feels joyful—not stressful.
I’m Sam, a permaculture gardener, educator, explorer on a mission to share the joy of growing and living well with the land. In each episode, we explore how to garden with purpose and laziness (I mean efficiency), curiosity, and fun. Eating a diversity of life giving foods in order to live our best in our current seasons. I get to have conversations with experts in their fields around all things nature. I know you'll learn something, and I will too!
May your strawberries be white and your curiosity never ending.
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White Strawberries
Sparking Joy: Perennial Vegetables for Harvesting over Winter.
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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