
Plant Cunning Podcast
Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, and at times, have our minds blown by our amazing guests. Enjoy!
Latest episodes

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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 8min
Ep.117: Mychal Bryan on Mastering Traditional Astrology
Get your Early Bird tickets to the Plant Cunning Conference here: https://buildwithmaple.notion.site/Plant-Cunning-Conference-Sept-9-10-2023-b7b505f1d48b414ebc02e7eb75ea54b0
Find Mychal at: https://oraculosastrology.com/
In this episode we talk with Mychal about traditional western, tropical astrology. How he taught himself and learned from the best, why practice makes perfect, why planets are more important than signs, why he uses Regiomontanus house system, and much more!
#astrology, #traditionalastrology, #medicalastrology, #plantcunning

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 14min
Ep. 116: Lucy Jones on Integrating Western and Tibetan Herbalism, Respecting Plants, and Mistletoe
Find info on the Plant Cunning Conference here
Find Lucy Jones at Myrobalanclinic.com
Lucy's new book A Working Herbal Dispensary is coming in July from Aeon Books.

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 22min
Ep. 115: Ken Asmus on Growing Plants Yourself, the Nursery Business, Drive-By Botany, Wild Plums and Breeding "Wild Chicken" American Chestnuts
Plant Cunning Conference Info: https://buildwithmaple.notion.site/Plant-Cunning-Conference-Sept-9-10-2023-b7b505f1d48b414ebc02e7eb75ea54b0
In this episode we interview Ken Asmus of the legendary Oikos Tree Crops. Find him here: https://oikostreecrops.com/

May 24, 2023 • 1h 4min
Ep. 114: Humoral Herbalism with Stephen Taylor
Early Bird tickets to the Plant Cunning Conference available now: https://buildwithmaple.notion.site/Plant-Cunning-Conference-Sept-9-10-2023-b7b505f1d48b414ebc02e7eb75ea54b0
Use the code HH20 to get 20% off Stephen's book! at https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/the-humoral-herbal-a-practical-guide-to-the-western-energetic-system-of-health-lifestyle-and-herbs/93719/
Herbalist Stephen Taylor regales us with stories and wisdom regarding the West's traditional system of energetics!

May 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ep.113: Kate Gilday on Herbalism, Ticks, and Woodland Flower Essences
Flower essences, lyme disease, herbal medicine, tick protocol, and the herbal scene with Kate Gilday
Find Kate at: https://woodlandessence.com/
Early Bird tickets for the in person Plant Cunning Podcast drop next week, May 23rd, so follow us on FB, IG or sign up for our email list at info at plantcunning dot com to catch the link.

May 3, 2023 • 52min
Ep.112: Nick Cavanaugh on Collectively Owned Apothecaries
In this episode we speak with herbalist Nick Cavanaugh about Burlington VT based Rail Yard Apothecary, which is a worker-owned co-op. There are a lot of benefits to structuring a business this way, as well as obstacles, and we talk about them all. You can find them here: https://www.railyardapothecary.com/

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ep.111: Camille Freeman on Becoming A Better Practitioner
Find Camille at: https://www.camillefreeman.com/
Link to Pam Montgomery's class: https://www.wakeuptonature.com/co-creative-partnership-with-nature/?affiliate=plantcunning
In this episode we have an amazing conversation with herbalist, nutritionist and mentor Camille Freeman about how to simplify your recommendations to be more effective, how to stand out and start getting referrals as an up-and-coming practitioner, the importance of a group of peers and mentors, and much more!

Apr 12, 2023 • 56min
Ep.110: Howard Charing on Amazonian Angels and Pablo Amaringo
In this episode we speak with author and visionary artist Howard Charing about the amazing Pablo Amaringo, about communicating with plants, what angels are, and some of the interesting encounters he's had with the spirit world.
Find him at: https://www.hgcharing.com/

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep.109: Eric Toensmeier on Trees with Edible Leaves
You can find "Trees with Edible Leaves" free here: https://perennialagriculture.institute/2023/01/10/trees-with-edible-leaves-pais-latest-publication/
And Eric's website is: http://www.perennialsolutions.org/
In this episode we speak with permaculturist, plant geek, and author Eric Toensmeier about some of the amazing trees with edible leaves that are grown throughout the world, why tree leaves are so nutritious, and the best way to manage them for productivity, such as coppicing and pollarding.
#permaculture, #foodforest #perennialvegetables

Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ep.108: Walking the Land with Eileen Nauman
In this episode we speak with author, herbalist, astrologer and shaman Eileen Nauman about walking the land, earth energies, plant spirits, vortexes, dowsing with a pendulum, and helping trapped dead people cross into the next realm.
Here's her website: https://walkingtheland.net/
Here's are two worksheets on walking the land from Eileen:
https://walkingtheland.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cornmeal-Protocol.pdfAnd the link for the Walking the Land worksheet is:https://walkingtheland.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Walking-the-Land-Worksheet.pdf
#earth energies, #crystal dowsing, #dowsing, #ley lines, #walking the land