In This Show:
Romey Romero chats with Farmer Greg about the many iterations of composting. urban farming and composting. They discuss Farmer Greg’s journey, his urban farm in central Phoenix, and his involvement in promoting sustainable and regenerative food systems. Emphasis is laid on the critical elements of composting, including the use of woody mulch, leaves, chicken manure, and food scraps. Greg walks listeners through different composting methods such as worm composting, using chickens, and black soldier flies. The episode covers both beginner-friendly and advanced techniques, emphasizing a circular food system and the importance of local food production. Various composting methods, including traditional thermophilic composting and simpler alternatives like pit composting and using a garden tower system, are discussed.
Come join us for the next broadcast or listen to a replay through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your knowledge about growing food in the local desert and gain new perspectives on your local food system.
Broadcast every fourth Saturday on: KTAR NEWS Phoenix 8-11 am KNST Tucson 10-11am Country 93.5 Flagstaff 8-11am KGVY Green Valley 8-11am
What is the Rosie On the House Radio Show? – Rosie on the House is a father and son weekly radio show on home-improvement advice that is found on several key Arizona radio stations. It is a trusted source of home-improvement advice and know-how. Rosie and Romey Romero consider that an honor and a responsibility, a feeling that Greg shares.
On the fourth Saturday of each month, Farmer Greg will talk about all aspects of gardening and urban farming in the Arizona climates…
Gardening Tips * Chickens * Composting
Smart Watering Tips * Fruit Trees * Seed Saving
Sonoran Desert Weather * Permaculture Tidbits
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