The Urban Farm Podcast
Where we work together educating and inspiring YOU to become part of your food revolution!
The Urban Farm Podcast is your connection to the food revolution with twice-weekly conversations with some of the best and most innovative regenerative farmers and home gardeners out there, interviews with up and coming urban growers, and inspiration from healthy-food visionaries around the globe. All of our podcast guests are making a difference to create a better tomorrow and we believe they will inspire you to do the same.
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915: The Science behind white washing trees!
Greg interviews Charles Malki, a multifaceted biologist, attorney, author, and inventor, about the innovative benefits of whitewashing trees. Charles details his journey from a passion for plant sciences during his childhood to a career in medicine and law, ultimately leading to the creation of Ivy Organic.
914: Turning food waste into bugs with Jeffrey Tomberlin
In This Podcast: Greg chats with Dr. Jeff Tomberlin about the remarkable benefits of black soldier flies in recycling organic waste. Jeff explains the global distribution and industrialization of black soldier flies, their life cycle, and their ability to convert waste into valuable resources like protein for animal feed and fertilizer. The conversation highlights community and individual efforts in utilizing black soldier flies for sustainability and reducing food waste, emphasizing the potential for large-scale impact through local actions. Jeff also offers practical advice for beginners interested in starting their own black soldier fly bins and stresses the importance of patience and community involvement.
913: Everything Garden a Permaculture Principle
A Garden Chat with Don Titmus. – Greg and Don Titmus dive into the Permaculture Principle Everything Gardens, focusing on the beneficial relationships within an ecosystem, particularly soil, food webs, and the role of different plants and animals. They explore how weeds, chickens as soil tillers, water as a sculptor, and the role of fungi, earthworms, and birds all lead back to gardening.
911: Mastering the Art and Craft of Seed Saving
A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – In this months Seed Chat Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman, discuss the art and craft of harvesting seeds. They cover the basics of seed saving, including observation, threshing, and water winnowing, with a focus on tomatoes. The chat also delves into various resources, books, and historical practices for effective seed harvesting. They answer audience questions, including issues with onion seed pollination and share personal anecdotes and practical tips for both small-scale and larger-scale seed saving. The session emphasizes the importance of creating a new seed-saving culture and learning from experienced gardeners.
910: Elizabeth Bruckner – From Urban Living to Homesteading.
Greg interviews Elizabeth Bruckner, the accidental suburban homesteader and author of ‘The Homesteader Mindset.’ Elizabeth shares her journey of cultivating resilience through intentional living, influenced by her family’s World War II experiences and her education in acupuncture and oriental medicine.
909: Exploring Microbial Marvels with Melissa Booth
Melissa Booth, a microbiologist and creator of the course ‘The Hidden Powers of Microbes’ speaks about her journey from Oklahoma’s semi-arid deserts to her passion for research. Initially interested in becoming a physician, her path changed after engaging in research on HIV/AIDS. She eventually pursued a master’s in microbiology, leading her to study marine microbes and their responses to environmental cues.