727: Food Forests

A Rosie on the House Radio Show. – This is the February 2023 show discussing food forests. In this episode Greg chats about how to create a food forest in your front and back yard and he reviews the 7 layers of your food forest. He also explains how to set up…

725: Rosemary Morrow on the Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture

Restoring planetary health and rebuilding after an impact. – In this very special episode, Greg talks with Rosemary Morrow, a member of the first generation of what we now call the Permaculture Movement. Rosemary has decades of experience teaching permaculture all over the world and she shares…

724: Phyllis Stiles on the Bee City USA Program

Appreciating the variety of pollinators that visit our gardens. – Phyllis Stiles is someone who loves to create a buzz about pollinators. She became fascinated with bees when she started keeping her own, and that led to an appreciation of and sense of responsibility for all pollinators. As she became aware of the problems they face, she decided to do something…

723: Bodacious Garden

A Rosie on the House Radio Show. – This is the January 2023 show discussing how to grow your own BODACIOUS edible garden. Greg covers all the bases – sun, water, soil, and garden helpers. Plant your garden where it will get just the right balance of sun and shade by determining your garden’s solar aspect and observing…

722: Donna Balzer on Growing Lemons for Profit

Making a little side income growing citrus in the Pacific Northwest. – Do you wish you could grow citrus but live outside of California or Florida? Donna Balzer is growing lemons in Canada and she loves to teach others how she does it. She and Greg discuss all the juicy details, covering topics…

721: Mike Smith on A Demonstration Organic Farm

Teaching people of all backgrounds about sustainably growing food (at the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming). – Mike Smith studied political science with the intention of changing agricultural policy and making a difference from the top down. As important as that is, he eventually discovered…

720: Chris Sabbarese on Tools and Farming

Having the right tools in the right condition for our farming jobs. – Gardening can be hard work, but it doesn’t have to be. Chris Sabbarese explains how the right tool not only makes the job easier, but it also makes it safer for you and your plants. He describes the difference between a bypass pruner and…

719: Phil Howard on Who Controls What We Eat

Researching the Changes Occurring in Our Food Systems. – The grocery aisle appears to provide a whole buffet of choices, but who are the companies behind those choices? Phil Howard has studied our current food system and discovered that there are a surprisingly small number of companies who…

718: Angelo Kelvakis on Indoor Garden Systems

Picking the best indoor garden for your needs. – In This Podcast: Angelo Kelvakis demystifies the hydroponic garden. The right garden can be a great investment in your health and wellbeing. Angelo helps take the guesswork out of choosing the garden that best fits your lifestyle. He’ll teach you how to…

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