Backyard Conservation: The Preserver’s Garden with Stacy and Jeremy Hill

In this episode of All Creatures Podcast, host Chris interviews Stacy and Jeremy Hill, founders of Gooseberry Bridge Farm in Missouri, about their journey into sustainable food production and preservation. The conversation centers on how growing and preserving food in one's backyard can be a powerful act of conservation, resilience, and personal health. The Hills share how their passion began with a simple desire for flavorful tomatoes, leading to a full-scale transformation of their family’s food system. They discuss practical methods like canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing, emphasizing the environmental, financial, and nutritional benefits of homegrown and preserved food. The episode also explores the deeper impact on children’s health, immunity, and connection to nature, as well as the role of food choices in shaping a sustainable future. The Hills’ book, *The Preserver’s Garden*, serves as a guide to starting small and building confidence through one simple project at a time.