827: Farmer Karl Ebling on The Declaration of Common Ground. Teaching self-sufficiency while strengthening community bonds through farming. In This Podcast: Farmer Karl, with 33 years of corporate experience, transitioned to farming to uplift communities by founding Eden Streets in 2020. He worked with women facing homelessness in Salt Lake City and now runs Grow Ogden Farm in Utah, integrating job training and social missions for vulnerable individuals. His initiative connects people with agriculture, fostering self-sufficiency and reducing homelessness. Additionally, through his Declaration ..read more

826: Managing Heat Stress with your Animals A Garden Chat with Judith Horvath. In This Podcast: We chat with Judith Horvath, a former business executive turned regenerative farmer, focuses on helping new farmers and creating a resilient local food supply chain. They chat about managing summertime heat stress in various farm animals such as sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys. Key practices mentioned include maintaining clean and cool water, using misting fans, providing loose salt and minerals, and using methods like cold watermelon to help animals stay hydrated and cool. The importance of ob ..read more

824: Matt Fritzmiller on Backyard Gardening in the Southwest. Building a homestead, southwest urban style. In This Podcast: Matt FritzMiller shares his journey of transforming his backyard in Chandler, Arizona, into an urban homestead with 20-25 fruit trees and multiple garden beds. Matt, the creator of Renaissance Dad, discusses his trial-and-error approach to gardening in the Southwest, the importance of deep fruit tree irrigation, and the joys and challenges of raising chickens. He emphasizes the health benefits, the satisfaction of growing fresh produce, and the involvement of his family i ..read more

822: Zen Honeycutt on Inspiring Moms to Change The World. Transforming health for generations to come. In This Podcast: 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 ini ..read more

821: Chris Bowman and Danny Lundquist on Transforming Chicken Coop Ownership In This Podcast: 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. In our chat we exp ..read more

819: How to Plant Your Seeds A chat with an expert on seeds. In This Seed Chat: This is the May 2024 Seed Chat - 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 McDorman and Greg Peterson 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. This i ..read more

818: Soil - The most Important thing to grow in your garden A Rosie On The House Radio Show Replay In This Podcast: 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. Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/818-Rosie for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on ..read more

817: John Moody on Growing Elderberries. Growing a berry plant popular for its many health benefits. In This Podcast: 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. Our Guest: John and his family homestead on ..read more

816: Aaron Zaretsky on Creating Public Markets . Offering an alternative to Farmers Markets. In This Podcast: 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. Our Guest: Aaron spent fifteen years as a Director at Seattle’s Pike Place Public M ..read more

815: Kareen Erbe on Resilient Homesteads. Helping people design food forests and gardens with a holistic approach. In This Podcast: 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. Through her signature resilient homestead program, par ..read more