591: Adding Liquid Nutrients to Your Plants
Gardening tips, tricks, and advice, in short bite-size episodes – Farmer Greg chats with Anthony Dominguez, the co-founder and C.O.O. of Hykreations, a company that produces liquid soil amendments and fertilizers. Anthony informs us on the process of foliar feeding and why trees and plants will…
589: Starting an Organic Orchard
Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes – Greg Peterson chats with the Urban Farm General Manager, Janis Norton, as she shares the story behind how her and Greg met, what led Janis to the world of organic gardening, and how she…
515: Kerry Smith on Harvest for Health.
Mentoring cancer survivors through backyard vegetable gardens. – In This Podcast: Anyone who gardens knows the benefits, but Kerry Smith is proving it with her Harvest for Health program for cancer survivors. This experiment partners the Alabama Master Gardeners with Auburn University to…
502: Allie Borovik on Networking Small Yard Farms
Building a community of farms, one yard at a time. – In This Podcast: How do you farm in a city without a large plot of land? Allie Borovik, the creator of Neighborfood, is learning how to do just that in Austin, TX. Using Fleet Farming and Curtis Stone for inspiration, she has devised…
447: Matt Smith on Urban Farming and Home Values
Building up property value with beautiful food growing spaces. — In This Podcast: Knowing that curb appeal is important, Matt Smith has applied this concept to his backyard to improve the value of his home. He shares how growing food and appreciating nature has become so important to him, and…
Following an Unexpected Path
By Guest Blogger Christine Heinrichs: John Lennon said, “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” In my case, it was chickens that happened. Growing up in New York’s suburbs, I was a suburban kid who didn’t know any chickens. I was an adult, a single mother raising a daughter, when I settled on…
438: Christine Heinrichs on Raising Backyard Chickens
438: Christine Heinrichs on Raising Backyard Chickens. Building your food system with backyard poultry. Christine lives on California’s Central Coast, in an unincorporated rural community. She has a small flock […]
425: Katie Fiore on Sweet Potatoes and Fruit Trees
Building a living green mulch – After a long career in retail, Katie Fiore knew it was time for a change. Part of her future vision was a backyard full of fruits and vegetables. The other part was a flexible, fulfilling lifestyle educating others. Katie discusses changing her life direction at 37 years old, how…
353: Phil and Jenn Tompkins on Backyard Chickens for Eggs
353: Homestead Phil and Jenn Tompkins on Chickens for Eggs. Bringing a simple food source closer to the table. Homestead Phil & Jenn are the co-founders of Rent The Chicken. […]
298: Kathy Shea-Mormino on Healthy, Happy, Hens
298: Kathy Shea-Mormino on Healthy, Happy, Hens. Keeping backyard chickens healthy through simple steps. Known as The Chicken Chick, Kathy brings an informative style and fresh perspective on raising backyard […]
