917: Cluck, Bak, Baaa – With Kari Spencer

A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Romey Romero, Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer discussing backyard livestock, primarily chickens and goats, for urban farming. They chat about the benefits of keeping chickens and goats, including eggs, milk, garden pest control, and composting.

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701: Seed Starting Challenges (with Kari Spencer)

A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – There is nothing more satisfying than getting a jump on the gardening season by starting seeds in flats or in the ground. What do we need to know to be successful? Soil composition, temperature, moisture and light all determine whether we are jumping…

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3: Kari Spencer on Urban Homesteading

In this episode, we interview gardener and speaker Kari Spencer to learn all about her experience farming! Listen for interesting and useful information regarding quails as livestock, perennial vs annual plants, mulch, the importance of education, and “growing” your groceries.

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Kari Spencer

Kari is a popular local gardening & homesteading speaker. Both a Master Gardener and a Master Farmer, Kari enjoys sharing her passion for growing and raising food with others. In

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676: Journaling and Learning, Growing from the Past

A Garden Chat with Kari Spencer. – Did you know that keeping a garden journal can help you to grow bigger and better vegetables? Kari Spencer, author of City Farming and Vegetable Gardening Journal & Logbook, will discuss the kinds of records that are important to keep, how to plan and what to…

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662: Starting Your Seed Indoors

A Seed Chat with Kari Spencer. – Kari shares insights on how to get a head start on your spring gardens by starting your seeds indoors in trays. We will talk about germination temps, timing, and nutrition as well as how to avoid common problems. Then we discuss how to transplant your.…

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