822: Zen Honeycutt on Inspiring Moms to Change The World

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We are chatting with Zen Honeycutt, the founding executive director of Moms Across America. Zen shares her journey of addressing her children’s severe allergies and health issues, which led to the founding of a national coalition aimed at empowering moms and promoting healthy communities. She discusses the impact of GMOs and toxic chemicals in our food supply and the significant improvements in her children’s health after switching to an organic diet. Zen also details the initiatives and successes of Moms Across America in advocating for better food standards and community health. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn how you can make a difference in your family’s health and your community.

821: Chris Bowman and Danny Lundquist on Transforming Chicken Coop Ownership

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Greg interviews Danny Lundquist and Chris Bowman, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Chicken Coop Company. They discuss their venture from different backgrounds, with Danny with tech sales and Chris with financial services and real estate, to improve the experience of backyard chicken keeping. They transitioned from corporate jobs into entrepreneurship (one of Greg’s favorite topics), founding their business with an eye on the importance of freedom through owning their own business.

819: How to Plant Your Seeds – A Seed Chat

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A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – Whether you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned enthusiast, join us for an engaging session where we’ll identify the secrets of successful seed planting. Bill and Greg will guide you through the process, from selecting the right seeds to nurturing them into thriving plants. Learn about soil preparation, optimal planting depths, and the crucial role of sunlight and water. Discover insider tips for overcoming common challenges and ensuring a bountiful harvest. Come Chat with Us!

818: Soil Building in the Desert – A Rosie Replay

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A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Join Farmer Greg for his monthly Rosie on the House Radio hour from Arizona. This month Romey and Greg are discussing in depth the ins and outs of growing healthy soil. Learn all about woody mulch and where to find it for free, the five components of healthy soil, why Greg loves weeds, the big reason not to use chemicals in his garden and so much more.

817: John Moody on Growing Elderberries

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In 2023 Farmer Greg Became an elderberry farmer because of a conversation with Samara Price a podcast guest. Then he remembered that one of our past guests had written a book on Elderberries. Join John Moody and Greg as they navigate the history, traditions and propagation techniques of elderberries. Stick around till the end of the interview to find out what Count Dracula from Sesame Street has to do with elderberries

816: Aaron Zaretsky on Creating Public Markets

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Imagine a place not that unlike a modern-day mall, but with only local vendors of food and many other cool things. They are called Public Markets that are a centuries old concept that has been revitalizing local food economies in places like Seattle (Pikes Place Market) and Zagreb Croatia (the Dolac Market). Join Aaron Zaretsky and Greg as they explore the history and future of Public Markets.

815: Kareen Erbe on Resilient Homesteads

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Broken Ground is Kareen’s passion and a platform where people can learn how to work with and create from the principles of permaculture and sustainable living. Kareen is a passionate environmentalist with a deep-rooted connection to the land, and through Broken Ground she offers workshops, consultations, and design services to empower individuals and communities to grow their own food and regenerate the earth.

814: Albert Wilde on Wool Pellet Organic Fertilizer

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Regenerative farming is all about using everything in the system and not having any waist. What if you were a farmer and found a place that there was a 20% waste stream on your farm? Albert Wilde of Wild Valley Sheep Farm invented a new way to fertilize his wife’s houseplants and it is turning into an innovate new way to fertilize and have our soil retain water. Join us as Albert and I chat about what is in my opinion one of the most innovative fertilizer inventions of the decade!

812: Seed Borne Diseases – a Seed Chat

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A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – (excerpt here)This is the April 2024 Seed Chat – Seed-borne diseases quietly jeopardize the vitality of crops, as seeds unwittingly harbor microscopic threats like fungi, bacteria, and pests. Bill and Greg will help you identify these pesky pests and guide you through the measures to screen for disease-resistant seeds to thwart these covert adversaries.

811: All about Keeping Honeybees – A Rosie Replay

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A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Ever thought about keeping honeybees? It’s a process and it’s something we need to learn if you’re gonna take it on and that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Join our our monthly radio show called Rosie On The House in Phoenix, Arizona as we discuss with Cricket what it takes to keep honeybees; and oh yeah, what is mead.