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879: Bevin Cohen on Herbs in Every Season.

Greg welcomes returning guest Bevin Cohen, an award-winning author and owner of Small House Farm, to discuss Bevin’s new book, ‘Herbs in Every Season.’ The conversation delves into Bevin’s holistic approach to herbs, focusing on their various uses throughout the year—from medicinal to culinary applications. Bevin shares behind-the-scenes stories about writing the book, choosing which herbs to feature, and the fun yet intense experience of photographing the herbs and recipes included. The episode touches on specific herbs and their seasonal roles, such as parsley in spring and sunflower in autumn, as well as the versatile nature of herbs like mint and oregano. Bevin also recalls vivid personal anecdotes, including a touching story about canning tomatoes with his grandmother. The episode concludes with practical advice for listeners to get out and grow something, highlighting the accessibility and benefits of herbs

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877: Permaculture Principle ‘Observation’ with Don Titmus

Join Farmer Greg Peterson and Don Titmus, a horticulturist and permaculturist dive into month 2 of their yearlong discussion of the principles of permaculture. They discuss foundational aspects of observation, protracted and thoughtful observation (PATO), and the importance of understanding local environments. They also highlight their ‘Garden Chats’ available at gardenchat.org and urbanfarmpodcast.com, where listeners can learn more about permaculture ethics and principles. Additionally, they emphasize the need for in-person courses to build a strong community and offer practical examples of challenges like managing pests, weather patterns, and optimizing plant growth. Finally, they encourage documenting observations and naming one’s farm to cultivate a sense of ownership and community engagement. 

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731: Greg on Let’s Get Growing with Enoch Graham

Getting a view of how Greg got to ‘Urban Farmer’. – On today’s podcast I have a replay of my interview from the Let’s Get Growing You Tube Channel. I am so excited to have joined Enoch, Aisha, Michella and Mark for an amazing conversation and exploration of…

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714: Doreen Pollack on How Permaculture Changed Her Life

Integrating the “P” Word into Everyday Life. – Doreen Pollack took a permaculture course nearly 20 years ago and she has never looked back. In this episode she explains how those concepts learned so long ago still influence every part of her life today. She points out the positive impacts, not only on her garden, but on her…

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713: Kathy Jentz on National Seed Swap Day

Promoting Biodiversity in Our Gardens and Farms. – In This Podcast: Kathy Jentz started National Seed Swap Day to officially celebrate and encourage something farmers and gardeners have been doing for hundreds of years – trading seeds. She chats with Greg about the origins of the event, what happens…

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686: Chris Hall and Stef Lowi on Lovin Off the Land

Spending a year eating only what they could catch, grow, harvest, or raise. – Have you ever wondered what would it be like to eat for an entire year without stepping foot in a grocery store? Sure, our ancestors did it, but can we? Chris Hall and Stef Lowi decided to take advantage of the sudden…

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668: Rebecca Ruda on Mental Health and Urban Farming

Understanding the importance of keeping grounded while trying to make a difference. – We talk a lot about agricultural practices, climate change, and the global food supply, and the news is not always great. Rebecca Ruda reflects on the anxiety this can cause and reminds us that just as the problems of…

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608: Jon Hayes on Online Farmers Marketplace

Expanding farmers reach to customers with busy schedules: We hear from Jon Hayes about a new app he created and launched that brings local food even closer to home. Jon tells us how his app has many benefits outside of local food sourcing, and essentially can be utilized for anything to do with…

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