Most homesteaders have considered having their own hives, and this fascinating conversation with urban beekeeper Laura Huchel is packed with information so you can decide if it's right for you.

Larry Guenther and I chat about the importance of music in our lives, especially how it brings communities and groups together through the shared experience of heartfelt songs.

Local art teacher Erica Wolfsen explains how and why art is for everyone, and bringing communities together through public art, school programs, and learning how to play at paint parties with friends.

My pal Ginger Pauley "The Vintage Girl" from Vintage America with Ginger shares what it's like to be a bandleader and singer covering music of the 1920s-40s.

Vintage menswear expert Neal Blangiardo, proprietor of Eff's Style Emporium in New York City, discusses how to find vintage treasures in resale shops, how to clean (and how NOT to clean) vintage neckties, and ideas for dressing sharply in all seasons.

Local florist Nina Mimnaugh chats with me about how she got into the floralist business, growing local flowers organically here in the Yosemite foothills, and how one classroom opportunity changed her life.

The fine folks at Iron Gate Swordfighting chat with me about the history of how all kinds of folks learned how to use a sword for battle, dueling, or just for show -- and where you can find qualified teachers in your area.

Local herbalist Cindi Reusch, owner of Small Woods Farm, joins me for an interesting chat about the little-known miracle herb Yerba Santa, foraging, and her flourishing four-acre homestead in the California foothills.

Heidi Iverson of Honeyfolk Clothing, and author of The Natural Dye Handbook, chats with me about plant dyes, foraging, playing with color, different kinds of fibers, and visible mending.

Soap is STEM! Hayley Jay Croom of Paintbox Soapworks explains the science behind soapmaking, including glycerin melt-and-pour, cold process, and hot process. We also cover a bit about the psychology of scent, and what colors and scents work with which types of soap and why.