In this episode we take a look at the somewhat dark history of West Virginia's forests. Then we learn what is being done to preserve the botanical heritage of Appalachia by visiting United Plant Savers, a medicinal plant sanctuary in Rutland, OH.

Are you certifiable?  Wild? ... In this episode we look at growing a meadow garden and also how to certify your property as a wildlife habitat.

Over the last couple years we saw a huge influx of new gardeners that wanted to grow veggies, preserve their harvest, and turn their backyards into a little paradise.  2023 is going to take those new-found gardening skills and attitude of self-reliance to a whole new level. Basically, the training wheels are off, and your imagination is the limit.

In this episode we address the elephant in the room.  What happened to The Keep Growing Podcast after it disappeared in 2020.