The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

A chat with Emily Rockey.   In This Garden Chat: Emily Rockey joins us for an illuminating discussion on soil - the living, breathing foundation of every garden.  Emily takes us down to the roots and peels back the layers to discover what makes up this fascinating, hidden ecosystem.  Nature already knows how to make the best soil, and Emily discusses some simple ways to replicate an...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice, in short, bite-size episodes. In This Farmer Friday Podcast: Greg is excited to speak with Andrew Faust about biodynamic tree paste , a concept Greg learned about years prior, yet it is not widely discussed. Andrew is an expert on biodynamics and he educates us on this tree paste that adds micronutrients and eliminates pest habitats in trees. There are variation...

610: Saving Seeds of Cucurbits. In This Podcast: At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman. This is the May 2021 class discussing cucurbit varieties, crossbreeding squashes versus melons, and so much more on the main species of cucurbits and their differences that allow for 'wild crosses'. Bill McDorman is Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance , Ket...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice, in short, bite-size episodes. In This Farmer Friday Podcast: Marlene Simon from Flower Power Garden Hour Podcast returns to reveal the many ways that cover crops can be used in the garden to add nitrogen, shade, moisture, and more. Marlene explains the process of nitrogen fixing and the most common mistakes gardeners make when trying to maximize nitrogen within...

Expanding farmers reach to customers with busy schedules. In This Podcast: 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 food production from gardening products to consulting services. With this app’s ability...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice, in short, bite-size episodes. In This Farmer Friday Podcast: Kristina Hunter from Live. Well. Green Podcast educates us on the many sources and types of contaminants that can be found in soil, especially in an urban garden. While some sources are evident, Kristina calls attention to also consider the site's history. Sharing viable solutions, Kristina guides us t...

Bringing gardening methods full circle. In This Podcast: We learn from Crystal Stevens about the many inexpensive ways to build a regenerative and edible landscape using natural resources. Crystal describes the different possibilities that can be incorporated into any size space that can lead one down the path towards self-sufficiency. One of her specialties is herbs and she shares with us some of...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice, in short, bite-size episodes. In This Farmer Friday Podcast: Greg is joined by Andrew Faust, host of Permaculture Perspectives podcast , who gives us an in-depth look at a holistic approach to growing plants called biodynamic farming . A term coined by a chemist and he tells us this is a practice that aligns permaculture principles with astrological patterns. An...

Connecting farmers with farm workers looking for jobs. In This Podcast: We learn about the Farm Post App created and designed by Michael Schaeffer, an entrepreneurial idea stemming from need to connect farmers with workers. While traditional ways of finding farm work have become obsolete, Michael has successfully implemented an easy-to-use app for farmers to post jobs and workers are able to apply...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. Marlene Simon from Flower Power Garden Hour podcast returns for an eye-opening chat on understanding all stages of the bug life cycle. Marlene tells us what signs to look for when certain eggs or insects appear in your garden, as our first instinct is to kill them however these could be indicators of nature working in your favor. Bug...

602: Partnering with Nature A chat with Jessica Walliser Jessica Walliser returns for a riveting discussion about unique ways we can partner with nature that will enable a thriving garden. Many perceive bugs or mushrooms as a pest problem, however, Jessica points out that fungi and insects can actually be an indicator of other things happening in your garden. Jessica guides us through different wa...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. Returning guest Brian Wells, host of  The Homestead Journey podcast, shares the most common yet avoidable mistakes that everyone should know when beginning a homestead. Brian points out that homesteading is a journey of trial and tribulation with emphasis on not a 'one size fits all' approach. The tips he shares focus importance...

600: Saving Seeds of Grasses and Grains. In This Podcast: At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman. This is the April 2021 class discussing the importance of growing our own grains, ancient grain sources, and so much more on which grains are best for specific regions. Bill McDorman is Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance , Ketchum, Idaho. He got h...

Building Healthy Soil with Five Essential Components. Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. Greg kicks off this episode with answering two questions from our listeners that focus on aspects of looking at pest management from a different angle. Tying into our main focus, Greg shares with us the concept of understanding natural pest management and what will bring the healt...

Tommie Hockett on sharing seeds with friends. Splitting a Seed Up In a Box with six others and building community resilience. We hear first-hand experience from one of our avid podcast listeners, Tommie Hockett, on how he hosted a community seed sharing event. Living in rural Texas, Tommie does not have many close neighbors and he shares with us how he devised a plan to build community resilience...

Uncovering the Root Causes of Blossom End Rot. Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. Marlene Simon, host of the Flower Power Garden Hour Podcast , joins us this week as she uncovers the truths and busts the myths about blossom end rot. Marlene explains how many people believe the issue stems from a lack of calcium in the soil. Lacking substance in the soil is not usually...

Patti Milligan on Saliva and the Immune System. Improving our body’s resilience to environmental and emotional stressors. This week we delve into the world of saliva research as we speak with Patti Milligan on the importance of healthy saliva production. Patti describes how our saliva production can be impacted by the foods we eat and when we eat those certain foods that create healthy saliva, thi...

Defining what is modern homesteading.  Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. Greg invites Brian Wells, host of The Homestead Journey Podcast , to share with us how he defines what it means to be a homesteader. Brian describes homesteading as a lifestyle that has evolved into the modern era where its definition depends on the standpoint of where people live and what they...

594: Designing Your Edible Landscape. A chat with Kristin Parsons. We visit with Kristin Parsons who helps us explore the beneficial concepts of permaculture design and how to integrate functionality into the outdoor living space. We cover the important components of food forests, the first steps for beginners, and how to create ‘guilds’ for a thriving edible landscape. This is the first episode o...

Exploring the Seven Layers of a Food Forest. Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. In This Brief Bite: Greg invites Crystal Stevens on our show to illustrate the seven dense layers of a food forest and the important role each layer provides to an ecosystem. From the top canopy layer to the microbes under the soil, Crystal points out how each layer is an interrelated netw...

592: Saving Seeds of Onions, Umbels, and More. A chat with an expert on Seeds. At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman. This is the March 2021 class discussing the many varieties of umbels, unique characteristics of onions and garlic, as well as so much more on aspects of permaculture as it relates to saving seeds. Come join us for the next live class, or catc...

Jeffrey Smith on Genetically Modified Microbes. Raising public awareness about gene editing. After attending a lecture on GMO’s twenty-five years ago, Jeffrey Smith could not help but feel concerned about the future impacts of genetic engineering on ecosystems. Jeffrey speaks on the growing intensity of GMO contamination in all aspects of life and he advocates the importance of protecting the glob...

Starting an Organic Orchard. Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. In This Bite: Greg Peterson chats with the Urban Farm General Manager, Janis Norton, as she shares the story behind how she and Greg met, what led Janis to the world of organic gardening, and how she transformed her backyard from a dead & barren, desert-dirt slab to a vibrant and green, food producing...

Jessica Walliser on Science-based Companion Planting. Using tested methods to plan garden planting. In This Podcast: Discovering the science-based facts behind companion planting, Jessica Walliser captivates us with her expert knowledge on the unique benefits that arise when pairing plants together. Jessica explains how companion planting can be used as a strategy to improve soil health, manage pe...

Gardening tips, tricks, and advice in short, bite-size episodes. In This Brief Bite:  This is the first episode of the Farmer Friday Chats and Greg answers some questions about the importance of microbial life in your soil, foliar feeding and its benefits, and how to ‘establish’ your citrus trees.   Do you ever wish you could catch those tidbits of wisdom that some people throw out witho...