Gracie
Gracie is a photojournalist, botanical artist, hiker, and avid gardener. Before moving to Eugene in 2019, Gracie grew up in Ohio, living in Athens (go bobcats!), Columbus, and Cleveland. She has a B.S. in Visual Communication with a focus on Photojournalism. Her work has included everything from documentary photography to environmental education in primary schools and even sugar cookie decorating at a high-end bakery. She is passionate about sustainable living, environmental justice, and making sure our food systems are equitable for everyone. Outside of work, you can find Gracie lost in the woods with flowers in her hair and moss between her toes. She is excited to spend her summers exploring the Oregon coast, rivers, mountains, and valleys with her partner and friends.
A very special episode featuring Leah Song and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia. We talk about their upbringing, relationship to the herbal community, herbs that support them while on tour, as well as the slow music movement.
April 12, 2024
There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We’ve compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug’s sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.
September 15, 2023
On this episode of Plant Stories on Herbal Radio, we had the opportunity to speak with the acclaimed and enthralling herbalist, Richo Cech. We dive deep into Richo’s life and passions, discussing everything from his seed-seeking adventures in Africa, to captivating stories of how he grew Strictly Medicinal Seeds from the ground up (pun-intended).
August 11, 2023
In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses the topic of “The Nurtured Herbalist” with herbalists Erika Galentin and Camille Freeman.
August 4, 2023
In this Plant Stories episode, Lucretia VanDyke talks about her favorite edible plants of New Orleans and the significance they played in her upbringing that began her herbalism journey.
July 28, 2023
This week’s guest on Interviews on Herbal Radio is esteemed herbalist, David Winston. For over 45 years, David has been studying, practicing, teaching and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern American herbal traditions and was one of the professional herbalists who founded the American Herbalists Guild.
July 21, 2023
Herbalist and educator Alex Queathem Payne tells us about her childhood connection with mint and her adulthood connection with skullcap. Learn some of the virtues of skullcap and how Alex loves to connect with this special plant and others.
June 23, 2023
A very special episode featuring Leah Song and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia. We talk about their upbringing, relationship to the herbal community, herbs that support them while on tour, as well as the slow music movement.
April 14, 2023
There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsy through spoken word and song on today's episode about dandelion, blackberry, strawberry, and apple.
February 24, 2023
Thomas and Jiling chat about her upbringing, the sharing of plants and stories, and the pivotal herbal plot points in her life.
February 11, 2023
We're excited to present our brand-new show on Herbal Radio called “Plant Stories”. Having taught together for decades at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, Howie & Steven showcase their unique teaching style, philosophy, and humor as they banter about their personal and professional plant connections.
January 27, 2023
