Ep. 215: Akiva Silver on Cultivating Conversation with the Land

In this episode, we welcome Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm. Our discussion wanders into the creation of lotus ponds, the selective use of nitrogen-fixing plants, and the importance of "hardening off" in the North. Akiva shares his journey from wilderness survival enthusiast to professional nurseryman, emphasizing the importance of having a 'conversation with the land.' He also touches on the philosophy behind his work, the benefits of diverse plantings, and the practicalities of building DIY ponds. Akiva's insightful perspective on managing land and fostering biodiversity is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable farming practices.00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast01:06 Upcoming Events and Announcements02:00 Akiva Silver's Journey and Philosophy03:12 The Art of Working with Land07:27 Planting Strategies and Observations15:34 Exploring Akiva's Farm and Plant Varieties22:11 Challenges and Learnings in Permaculture30:21 Balancing Experiments and Resilient Plants31:01 The Resilience and Early Production of Hazelnuts31:36 Chestnuts: A Versatile and Historical Nut35:36 Managing Abundance and Wildlife on the Farm37:59 Building and Maintaining Ponds Yourself39:53 The Benefits of Ponds for Wildlife and Recreation41:20 Specializing Ponds for Different Uses44:12 Renting Equipment and DIY Pond Construction48:38 The Importance of Taking Action and Learning by Doing49:47 Current Projects and Inspirations50:37 Books and Philosophies on Nature and Life53:14 Reflections on Modern Challenges and Resilience55:37 Conclusion and Farewell

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Ep. 249: Botanical Shadow Work with Amy Blackthorn

Sign up for Isaac's free webinar intro class to the Zodiac Garden here: The Zodiac Garden: Astrology, Magic & HerbsToday Isaac and AC welcome back Amy Blackthorn to the Plant Cunning Podcast to discus...

11 Marras 1h 2min

Ep. 248: Visti Larsen on Jaimini Astrology & Parampara Knowledge

Today, Visti Larsen is on the Plant Cunning Podcast to discuss lesser-understood parts of Vedic astrology, including Jaimini astrology, chara karakas, darakaraka and atmakaraka, and how Jyotish is pra...

28 Loka 1h 50min

Ep. 247: The Diviner's Path with JoAnna Farrer

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast, witch, seer, musician and host of Coffee & Divination Joanna Farrer returns to discuss her book The Diviner’s Path. She shares why she wrote it, to map the shared “...

7 Loka 1h 31min

Ep. 246: Fall Forecast '26 with ZamboniFunk

ZamboniFunk is back to talk fall forecast 2026! We talk about conference season, the effects of the eclipse season we just went through, the Venus and Mercury retrogrades, Jupiter-Mars-Ketu conjunctio...

23 Syys 1h 16min

Ep. 245: Wild Medicine with Ali English

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we talk with UK herbalist and teacher Ali English, author of Wild Medicine (Aeon Books), about her path from childhood gardening and Culpeper’s Herbal to formal trai...

16 Syys 1h

Ep. 244: Dreaming, Herbalism, & Embodied Learning, with Kimberly Gallagher & Lauren Morgan

Today Isaac & AC welcome herbalists Kimberly Gallagher of LearningHerbs and Lauren Morgan of Herbs & Dreams to the show. Lauren recounts starting with a botanical medicine apprenticeship and now runs ...

2 Syys 1h 9min

Ep. 243: Temperament & Graeco-Arabic Medicine with Cameron Allen

On this episode of the Plant Cunning Podcast, herbalist and astrologer Cameron Allen returns to discuss his recent travels and to share updates on his ongoing studies in Ayurveda and Unani Tibb. Camer...

26 Elo 1h 29min

Ep. 242: Becoming Mushrooms with Madison Murphy Barney

Today on the Plant Cunning Podcast we welcome Madison Murphy Barney—doula, two-spirit Indigenous sister, public health storyteller, and author of Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms: Wisdom for Livi...

12 Elo 49min