Ground Shots Podcast episode *seven* is now live. ++++ ++++ This episode we have a conversation with Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush. ** ** We talk about: ** ** a few plants in southern Appalachia and the folklore around them ** ** different ways to think about how to responsibly teach about Appalachian folk herbalism ** ** acknowledging the erasure of the contributions of West African folks to Appalachian folk herbalism practices due to white supremacy ** ** ethical questions and ponderings around wildcrafting in different bioregions ** ** the need for conversations around dispelling the myths surrounding rural Appalachian folks as 'primitive ancestors' ** ** Don't forget to pledge on our Patreon if you appreciate the podcast! (linked in bio and episode notes) ** ** Episode is found on the Of Sedge & Salt website, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. (Spotify, ITunes, Tunein, Stitcher, and more) ** ** Photo of @bloodandspicebush by Shauna Caldwell . . . . . . . . #podcast #bloodandspicebush #southernappalachia #wnc #avl #ashevilleplantpeople #folkherbalism #sassafras #wildcrafting #appalachia #beckybeyer #rebeccabeyer #herbalists #witchesofinstagram #herbalmedicine (at Barnardsville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqf4LrcBk3-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vnoz8gtpxpn9