807: Seeds, Are They Dead or Alive? A chat with an expert on seeds.   In This Seed Chat: This is the March 2024 class. Don’t throw away seeds collected for years. Do a germ test. Germination testing is a vital step to ensure seed viability before planting. We will talk about the process and show you how to determine the ratio of successful germination. Then you can plant the germinated seeds right into the ground. Learning how to germ test empowers growers with crucial insights into seed quality, helping you make informed decisions on seed selection and planting strategies.   A ..read more

806: The Rogue Food Conference with Joel Salatin and John Moody. Showcasing those who are making a difference in our food systems. In This Podcast: The Rogue Food Conference” is an annual gathering of innovative thinkers and passionate advocates who are challenging the status quo of the food industry. Hosted by Joel Salatin and John Moody, this conference showcases individuals and organizations that have found creative solutions to navigate the regulatory hurdles and bring nutrient-dense, local, and authentic food to their communities. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 ..read more

790:  Prepping Soil for  New Gardens A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. In This Show: Janis Norton and Ray Jess join us for our monthly Rosie on the House Radio hour talking about journaling for gardens and orchards. Our Guests: Janis Norton is the General Manager at The Urban Farm, where she manages several major projects including their Fruit Tree Education Program, The Urban Farm Podcast, and the Permaculture Design Course, as well as their online educational classes, chats, and summits. She earned her degree in Sustainability from Arizona State University, became a Master ..read more

801: Joe Villines on Reviving a 123-Year Old Farm. Living a Dream. In This Podcast: We speak with Joe Villines about his history as a journalist in the Army and how it has impacted the process of rebuilding the 123-year old farm he and his family purchased. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library. Our Guest: Joe is a father, husband, US Army veteran and co-owner of ‘HalfAcre Farms at Armadillo Acres’ with his partner Lydia in Indianola, Iowa. He attended college for commercial h ..read more

802: All About Chickens, Goats, and Sheep. A Garden Chat with Judith Horvath.   On the last Tuesday every month we host The Urban Farm Garden Chats where Greg Peterson has a relaxed conversation in a Zoom room with a special guest to cover useful gardening topics, and they answer questions from the live listening audience.  To join us for the next event, go to www.GardenChat.org or Click HERE to register for the Monthly Garden Chat with Live Q&A In This Garden Chat: Judith joins our Garden Chat and she shares the ins and outs of getting into raising small backyard animals ..read more

801: Flower Parts for Dummies. A chat with an expert on seeds.   In This Seed Chat: This is the February 2024 Seed Chat – Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson simplify the intricate world of flower anatomy into digestible insights for any level of gardener. Emphasizing the relevance of understanding flower parts, the duo investigates flowers, and fruits, highlighting their functions and significance in plant life. Bill and Greg’s informative and fun approach makes plant science accessible and relevant for all. At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman ..read more

800: Robbie Shaw on American Chestnut Blight and Rescue. Saving an iconic resource almost lost to history. In This Podcast: What if you discovered a long lost tree, one that there used to be billions of two centuries ago, but are now functionally extinct? Today’s guest found one and rather than do nothing, she wrote a book about their story. Join Robbie Shaw as she shares the epic adventure of the American Chestnut. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library. Our Guest: Robbie is a n ..read more

798: Cami Prada on Being a Beginning Farmer. A Journey to a more fulfilling lifestyle. In This Podcast: What if it was time for you to leave your corporate life and jump into a life of farming? Well that is exactly what Cami Prada did. She left her life in Miami to start anew in a small town in North Carolina. Now she works at a farm that has an honor stand and with the bee lady working her booth at the farmers market…and is finding life much more fulfilling. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to ..read more

797: John Collet on Growing From Home Gardener to Market Gardener. Encouraging people to grow food and sell their extra produce at a farmers market. In This Podcast: John Collet is a long distance runner that decided after a lifetime of hobby gardening to jump all in to market gardening, without knowing he was doing it. After successfully growing a ton (literally) of food and listening to the Urban Farm Podcast he decided to jump in to his local farmers market and boy was he surprised and pleased. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast wi ..read more

791: William Horvath on Permaculture Farming in Croatia. Encouraging and assisting aspiring permaculturists. In This Podcast: Join William as he shares his story of growing up in war torn Croatia in the early 1990’s then exploring Australia and discovering permaculture first hand from David Holmgren. And finally he tells how he returned home to start his own permaculture adventure and educational platform. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library. Our Guest: William Horvath i ..read more