Rocks to Roots, presented by the Spokane Conservation District, introduces you to the growers, conservationists, and everyday people working to make a difference in our region. Each episode, we sit down with the farmers, land stewards, and neighbors who care for Spokane's land, water, and food. Real conversations, local stories, and the people helping our community and our ecosystem thrive.
On this episode of Rocks to Roots, hosts Hilary and Duane sit down with Heather Delanoy of Wild Sage Farms, a woman veteran-owned farm in Deep Creek Canyon just outside Spokane that has grown into a local powerhouse in just four years. Heather shares how she left a long career in aerospace to farm full time, and how she now grows a little bit of everything: spring plant starts, summer produce, CSA boxes, and value-added goods for the winter markets.The conversation digs into the good stuff, literally. Heather talks building rich, high-organic-matter soil on land that was once one of the area's first homestead dairy farms, growing giant pumpkins from championship seed, and the twenty-plus varieties of hot peppers she has ready as starts this season. She also gets into supplying local restaurants and schools through Link Co-op and the Scale House Co-op, why eating local and in season matters, and how a CSA box can turn anyone into a more adventurous cook.Whether you are a backyard gardener, a market regular, or someone who just wants to eat a little more local, this episode is full of inspiration and practical wisdom on growing food, caring for the land, and staying woven into your community.
Follow Wild Sage Farms on Instagram @wildsagefarmsspokane and shop plant starts and CSA shares at wildsagefarmsspokane.com.
25 Jun 2026
Frankie Browning of Browning Beef
In this episode of Rocks to Roots, Hilary and Duane sit down with Frankie Browning of Browning Beef to talk about what it means to raise cattle in a way that prioritizes healthy land, healthy animals, and healthy food.
A first-generation rancher, Frankie shares her journey from teaching and living abroad in Japan to building a thriving grass-fed beef operation just south of Spokane. Along the way, she discusses the challenges of growing a local food business, raising a family on the ranch, and creating a direct connection between consumers and the land that feeds them.
Whether you’re interested in regenerative agriculture, local food, ranching, or simply understanding where your food comes from, this episode offers an inspiring look at the people working every day to care for the land while feeding their communities.
Learn more about Browning Beef at:
https://www.browningbeef.com (https://www.browningbeef.com/)
12 Jun 2026
Mary Bishop of All Things Regenerative
In this episode of Rocks to Roots, Hilary and Duane sit down with Mary Bishop, owner of All Things Regenerative, to explore how regenerative practices and permaculture can help homeowners, gardeners, and communities create healthier landscapes and stronger connections to the land.
Mary shares her journey from a 25-year career in education to becoming a passionate advocate for regenerative living. The conversation dives into practical ways people can improve soil health, harvest water, support pollinators, build wildlife habitat, and create productive spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
From community gardens and food forests to SpokaneScape landscaping and front-yard gardening, Mary offers approachable ideas for anyone looking to steward their property more intentionally—whether they have ten acres or a small backyard.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your landscape more resilient, reduce maintenance, grow more food, or simply reconnect with nature, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you get started.
Learn more about Mary and All Things Regenerative at:
https://allthingsregenerative.com
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