I’m Idaho Bo, a horticulture
junkie in love with plants since I was a kid, when my German-born mom schooled me in
flower names and natural cures, all while I roamed wild in the 1960s SoCal fields,
mountains and beaches. Forget Barbies, I was catching horned toads and frogs, picking
flowers and growing plants in the backyard early on!
I earned a Horticulture degree in Cali, then hauled my know-how to Idaho, receiving a
Master Gardener certification from Ada County Extension to learn how to tame this frosty
dirt. I’ve worked in many plant nurseries, sculpted landscapes, and drowned neighbors in
so much veggie loot, they started barricading their doors—cue my Food Safety Advisor gig,
where I now can teach the masses to pickle, ferment, and pressure-can like champs.
With Vic, we’re slinging a century of plant-powered sass: organic gardening, sustainable
living, and herbal alchemy —I’ve got a side hustle whipping up organic tinctures and beauty
brews from herbs I grow or sustainably forage on my hikes in this wild Idaho landscape.
Chickens? Check. Goats? Been there. Foraging mushrooms and berries? Oh, honey,
Mother Nature’s my BFF. So buckle up, ‘cause we’re dishing up the dirt with a side smirk
and a dash of love!

Don't forget to check out Idaho Bo's new podcast with co-host Vivacious Vic!

Down and Dirty with Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vic
Join Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vic every other Sunday at 2 p.m. PT for a deep dive into
the art of organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magic of plants. From
homesteading and foraging to food preservation, plant alchemy, and crafting medicinal
and beauty products, this show’s got it all. Tune in for recipes, fermentation tips, and the
secrets of herbs and spices—plus explorations into electro-culture, biodynamic planting,
and Anastasia’s Kins Domains from the Ringing Cedars series. With decades of
gardening experience across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Mexico, and
Wales, Bo and Vic bring practical wisdom and a passion for eco-conscious living.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and answers to the big question: Got land? Now
what? Perfect for gardeners, homesteaders, kitchen enthusiasts, and anyone eager to
live closer to the earth. Perfect for homesteaders, foodies, and eco-enthusiasts. This duo
brings practical know-how with a dash of wild charm straight from the soil to you soul.

Meet Vivacious Vicki, a gardening guru with a green thumb and a knack for making
landscapes practical, sustainable and beautiful. Born in Idaho, Vicki started gardening at
age 10 and has been digging in the dirt ever since. She’s a certified expert with a Master
Gardener certification, a Bach Flower Remedy certificate, and a permaculture
certificate—She approaches all of these interests and talents with passion and respect for
the forces and patience of nature. At the age of 68 it has become very important to add wit
and whimsy to her projects because in her experience the universe often has other plans for
how things turn out and it is usually better than planned.

For 20 years, Vicki owned a garden landscape business, turning ordinary yards into
extraordinary oases. Now, she’s thriving in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and
consulting, and all aspects of food harvest and preservation, helping folks grow their own
veggies and create backyard paradises so stunning, even the squirrels stop to stare.
With her infectious enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge, Vicki will have you smiling all the
way to the compost pile.

Dont forget to check out Vivacious Vic's new podcast with co-host Idaho Bo!

Down and Dirty with Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vic
Join Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vic every other Sunday at 2 p.m. PT for a deep dive into
the art of organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magic of plants. From
homesteading and foraging to food preservation, plant alchemy, and crafting medicinal
and beauty products, this show’s got it all. Tune in for recipes, fermentation tips, and the
secrets of herbs and spices—plus explorations into electro-culture, biodynamic planting,
and Anastasia’s Kins Domains from the Ringing Cedars series. With decades of
gardening experience across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Mexico, and
Wales, Bo and Vic bring practical wisdom and a passion for eco-conscious living.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and answers to the big question: Got land? Now
what? Perfect for gardeners, homesteaders, kitchen enthusiasts, and anyone eager to
live closer to the earth. Perfect for homesteaders, foodies, and eco-enthusiasts. This duo
brings practical know-how with a dash of wild charm straight from the soil to you soul.