The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

555: Mykl Nelson on Healthy Urban Soil

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can there be too much organic matter in your garden?.Growing a healthy garden requires a good balance of healthy soil. Mykl Nelson had studied agricul...

554: Greg Peterson and Janis Norton on The 2020 Fruit Tree Program

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An invitation to an online fruit tree education event.In This Podcast: It is that time of year for the upcoming annual Urban Farm fruit tree education...

553: Jason Johns on Berries and Brassicas

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamming in the garden with healthy, tasty, fruits and vegetables.In This Podcast: Berries and brassicas come from two different plant families, and li...

552: Seed Saving Class July 2020

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

552: Seed Saving Class July 2020. In This Podcast: This is the July 2020 episode of a live Seed Saving Class discussing the current status of wor...

551: Chloe Lieberman on Growing Calorie Crops

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe Lieberman on farming corn and other small-scale staple crops.In This Podcast: When one thinks of staple crops, what usually comes to mind is cor...

550: Josephine DeFalco on Growing Herbs for Health and Happiness.

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recognizing herbs for their many essential benefits.In This Podcast: Herbs can be the easiest plants to grow, at the same time, they can be the most e...

549: Seed Saving Class June 2020

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

549: Seed Saving Class June 2020.This is the June 2020 episode of a live Seed Saving Class discussing difficult seeds to save, avoiding cross pollinat...

548: Jeff Malkoon on the Origins of Peanut Butter.

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Blending nutty flavors for healthy spread options.In This Podcast: When it comes to healthy food options, a common perception is that healthy doesn’...

547: Shari Flam on Raw Cacao from Belize and Ecuador.

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Supporting 4th generation farmers while making healthier chocolates.In This Podcast: We've all heard some of the benefits of chocolate, but Shari Flam...

546: Neal Bringe on Creating a New Squash.

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Playing with seeds and making history.In This Podcast: When you treat your space like a nature sanctuary, sometimes you get botanical surprises! Neal ...

545: Matt Provost on Student Farming.

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Growing food and sharing it with a campus community.In This Podcast: College isn't always the time people choose healthy eating, but Matt Provost, the...

544: Seed Saving Class May 2020

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

544: Seed Saving Class May 2020.A chat with an expert on Seeds.In This Podcast: This is the May 2020 episode of a live Seed Saving Class di...

543: Audrey Barron on Food and Herbs for Health.

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to use food and herbs as medicine.In This Podcast: From her clean food restaurant to her urban farm, Audrey Barron is helping people feel...

542: Paul Lightfoot on Local is the New Organic.

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing awareness to the value of local food systems.In This Podcast: Picture buying salad greens at the grocery store that were just picked the day ...

541: Trevor Williams on Farming Podcasts.

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the gap between farmers and consumers.In This Podcast: Want more info on what it takes to be a farmer? Trevor Williams of the Farm Traveler P...

540: Brad Lancaster on Planting the Rain.

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching about the personal and community benefits of harvesting rainwater.In This Podcast: Returning guest, Brad Lancaster, recently taught us about ...

539: Bryan Kappa on ChipDrop.

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing green waste to your driveway.In This Podcast: Organic matter builds soil, and Bryan Kappa has a free service that allows nationwide users to ...

538: Erin Douglas on Sustainable Farming in Ghana.

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Supporting a teaching farm in Africa.In This Podcast: Some people know their mission from a young age. Others, like Erin Douglas, find their direction...

537: Robert Pavlis on Garden Soil Myths.

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clearing up illusions about the substances we use to grow our food.In This Podcast: We've all bought plant-specific fertilizer or used leaves to diagn...

536: Chris McLaughlin on Raising Animals for Fiber.

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Farming for yarn and more.In This Podcast: Not all farmers produce food. Some farm flowers, plants, or seeds. Others use their animal herd to produce ...

535: John Moody on Weed Suppression.

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Controlling unwanted volunteers in our farms and gardens.In This Podcast: Could weeds be friends? In some cases, John Moody thinks they are! John shar...

534: Catherine Crowley on Her Favorite Herbs.

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Growing most anything you want to in a Desert Garden.In This Podcast: Herbs are a wonderful way to begin gardening and get a lot of bang for your buck...

533: Amanda Fallis on Market Life.

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building community and local food resilience through a Farmers Market.In This Podcast: Have you ever thought about selling at a Farmers Market, but th...

532: Lindsay Allen on Rooftop Farming.

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Growing food on top of a hospital.Lindsay is a farmer and educator, from Boston, Massachusetts. She has been farming for the past 10 years and managed...

531: J. Brown on Yoga’s Evolution.

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Watching the world of yoga change from underground to mainstream.In This Podcast: Many of our listeners find inner peace in their gardens but after th...

530: The Urban Farm's Response to COVID-19.

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing the significant conversations happening in the world.In This Podcast: The world is changing almost daily around us. With change comes new n...

529: Seed Saving Class February 2020

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

529: Seed Saving Class February 2020.In This Podcast: You don't want to miss the February 2020 episode of a live Seed Saving Class discussing&nb...

528: Jane Rabinowicz on Global Seed Work.

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Transforming the food systems of the world through good seeds and sustainable practices.In This Podcast: Did you know that seeds help communities rebu...

527: Ray Speakman about Farming Instead of Retiring.

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Starting an urban farm to keep young the later years.In This Podcast: Have you ever wished for more gardening space? So did Ray Speakman when he took ...

526: Darren Chapman on Inner City Urban Farming.

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Moving mountains by changing one mind and one attitude at a time.In This Podcast: Sustaining a community garden that is successful for over 10 ye...

525: David Chan on Regenerative Agriculture.

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Seeking climate change solutions through sustainable farming investments.In This Podcast: Want a way to combat climate change and make a good financia...

524: Neil Werde on Recognizing Quality Dog Treats.

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking the mold on traditional canine snacks.In This Podcast: As gardeners, we think of our health and the food we put in our bodies but have you th...

523: DaNelle Wolford on Making More with Goats.

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maximizing farm production with a little help from some four-legged friends.In This Podcast: Even if you live in a city, this podcast with DaNelle Wol...

522: Karen Hugg on The Forgetting Flower.

22 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Agriculturally inspired fiction with the power of a plant’s fragrance is steeped in mystery and danger.In This Podcast: Plants inspire most of our l...

521: Seed Saving Class January 2020.

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

521: Seed Saving Class January 2020. This is the January 2020 episode of a live Seed Saving Class discussing seed catalogs, sourcing local ...

520: Quilen Blackwell on Urban Flower Farms.

15 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Encouraging youth to bloom through off-grid farming on vacant lots.In This Podcast: We usually speak with food farmers, however, Quilen Blackwell...

519: Melissa Norris on Feeding A Family.

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Growing enough food to provide for a family of four all year.In This Podcast: If you had to exist just from the food in your yard, what would you be e...

518: David Holmgren on Downshifting to a Resilient Future. Part 3

08 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing the larger world context with local, practical, and creative solutions.In This Podcast: In the final part of our interview with David Holmgr...

517: David Holmgren on Downshifting to a Resilient Future. Part 2

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing the larger world context with local, practical, and creative solutions.In This Podcast: In part 2 of 3 we hear from David Holmgren, the co-f...

516: David Holmgren on Downshifting to a Resilient Future. Part 1

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing the larger world context with local, practical, and creative solutions.In This Podcast: In part 1 of 3 we hear from David Holmgren, the co-f...

515: Kerry Smith on Harvest for Health.

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mentoring cancer survivors through backyard vegetable gardens.In This Podcast: Anyone who gardens knows the benefits, but Kerry Smith is proving it wi...

514: Brad Lancaster about Harvesting the Rain.

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maximizing the benefit of rainwater for both personal and community use.In This Podcast: Have you ever considered capturing free water for your landsc...

513: April Bradham about Moving Produce through Food Banks.

25 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting fruit and vegetables into and through a network of community support services.In This Podcast: We know our food system is broken, however, the...

512: Seed Saving Class December 2019.

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A chat with an expert on Seeds. In This Podcast: This is the December 2019 episode of a live Seed Saving Class discussing seed catalog seaso...

511: Angela Judd on Inspiring Gardeners to Grow.

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing good gardening information with others.In This Podcast: Gardening in a new climate can pose challenges; however, Angela Judd did not let it st...

510: David Tyda about Food Festivals.

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Promoting the local food scene and building the local food community in an accessible, affordable, and original way.In This Podcast: Food brings peopl...

509: Dr. Elise Gornish on Seed Balls.

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Giving nature a helping hand by restoring vegetation.In This Podcast: How can we revitalize arid areas in a logistically feasible way? Dr. Elise Gorni...

508: Danielle Leoni on Serving up Good Food.

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Committing to sustainable resourcing and zero waste, while supporting local agriculture.In This Podcast: How do you go from teaching yoga with no culi...

507: Pierre Nibart on Indoor Gardening

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing life into your home.In This Podcast: The OGarden, a high tech way of bringing indoor gardening into a small space in your home, is Pierre Nib...

506: Melissa Canales on Urban Microgreens.

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Providing convenience, variety, and deliciousness to the on-the-go conscientious eater.In This Podcast: We've all heard about the benefits of eating m...

505: Eugene Trufkin on Changing to Better Diets.

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning from factory farmed foods to healthy organic.In This Podcast: Many of us try to eat organic fruits and vegetables and pasture raised mea...

504: John Lagoudakis on Business Side of Urban Farms.

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Developing lead generation without giving up the farm.In This Podcast: An online presence is important for any farmer or person in agriculture to shar...

503: Tiffany Panaccione on The Basil Project.

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taking the initial steps to starting her own farm.In This Podcast: Returning guest, Tiffany Panaccione, is back for an update on her new basil farm. S...

Bonus Episode 32: Seed Saving Class November 2019 (502.5)

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode 32: Seed Saving Class November 2019. In This Bonus Podcast: This special seed saving chat covers Bill McDorman's learning...

502: Allie Borovik on Networking Small Yard Farms

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

501: Sonja Overhiser on Eating More Plants

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to cook with vegetables.In This Podcast: Shortly after getting married, Sonja Overhiser and her husband, Alex, did a 180 from fast and fr...

500: John Lee Dumas on Lighting Your Life on Fire.

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Moving others to take the leap towards inspiration.In This Podcast: We normally focus on inspiring urban farming, but for our 500th episode, we wanted...

499: Benjamin Vidmar on Growing Food at the Pole.

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a circular food system in the arctic extremes.In This Podcast: Dropping everything and moving to the northernmost city in the world might be ...

498: Jaime Pawelek on Pollinator-Friendly Habitats

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Encouraging landscapes and gardens with plants favorited by native bees.In This Podcast: We've heard about bees on previous podcasts, but Jaime Pawele...

497: Scott Brown on Chicken Feed Co-ops

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Providing organic, non-GMO, and soy-free chicken feed to local backyard farmers. In This Podcast: Even if you don't own chickens, if you've ever ...

496: Jacob Pechenik on Home Grown Salads

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Making growing healthy food at home fast, easy, and fun.In This Podcast: The idea of growing 20% of your own food at home can be intimidating, but Jas...

495: Sara El-Sayed on Low-Tech Irrigation.

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pursuing regenerative farming solutions for desert climates and communities.In This Podcast: Dry, arid regions make for some creative watering st...

494: Kelly Athena on Wild Desert Cuisine.

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Foraging and harvesting edible plants.In This Podcast: Explore the abundance of the desert with Cactus Kelly Athena. Normally a teacher and wild ...

493: Scott Murray on Active Carbon Sequestration

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Researching how urban farmers can increase the performance of our landscapes.In This Podcast: If the term active carbon sequestration has you pic...

492: Christopher Peterson on Urban Farming with Vets

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Working with military vets to share urban farming skills.In This Podcast: AOVS Urban Farm is much more than CSA and Farmers Market produce. The farm i...

491: Jason Johns on Vertical Gardening

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 Using the space above planters to the best advantage. In This Podcast: Sometimes it just doesn't feel like we have enough space in our gard...

490: Jay Tracy on Cucumber Melons.

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Admiring the most commonly pickled vegetable in all its varieties.In This Podcast: Do you know the difference between a cucumber and a cucumber melon?...

489: Abraham Noe-Hays on Fertilizer from Urine

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Changing the world by reclaiming nutrients lost from our bodies.In This Podcast: What is your first thought when you think of using urine as fertilize...

488: Chris Smith about Saving Seed Diversity

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Documenting the many unique aspects in seed varieties.In This Podcast: Returning podcast guest, Chris Smith, updates us on his Okra Trials, everything...

Bonus 31: Seed Saving Class September 2019 (487.5)

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode 31: Seed Saving Class September 2019. In This Bonus Podcast: This is the September 2019 episode of a live Seed Saving Class di...

487: Peggy Sorensen on Foraging Edible Plants in the Desert

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering the wonders of harvesting native and urban trees, weeds, and cacti.In This Podcast: What would you eat if all the grocery stores in y...

486: Clint Hickman on Building Community Sustainability

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Honoring a family heritage or nurturing neighbors.In This Podcast: Most people in Arizona are familiar with Hickman's eggs, but there is so much ...

485: Jolene Kuty on Abundant Holistic Harvests

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a full circle food system that connects family and community.In This Podcast: Wholistic living has taken on a whole new meaning for Jolene Ku...

484: Kristie Kapp on Eco-edible landscaping

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Helping others understand and create food forests.In This Podcast: Eco-edible landscaping sounds like a cool new method, but it incorporates many of t...

483: Tiffany Panaccione on Starting an Urban Farm Business

05 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Moving from dreaming about it, to doing what it takes to grow a farm.In This Podcast: How does an adventurous spirit, practicing yoga and following yo...

482: Michael Gettens on Evolving Lifestyles in a Changing World

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Enhancing our connection to the earth and each other.In This Podcast: Learning about permaculture can be life changing, and Michael Gettens shares abo...

481: Rivka Fidel on Biochar and Carbon Farming

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Building soil quality through carbon management.In This Podcast: Biochar can improve your soil and help the environment at the same time! We visited w...

Bonus Episode 30: Seed Saving Class August 2019. (480.5)

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode 30: Seed Saving Class August 2019. In This Bonus Podcast: Once again we join a conversation with Bill McDorman and Greg P...

480: Kevin Espiritu on his Apocalypse Grow Survival Challenge

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Experimenting with living off existing food sources for difficult times.In This Podcast: We followed up with Kevin Espiritu to hear the results of his...

479: Katie Fiore on Apple Abundance

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to get creative with 80 pounds of fruit.In This Podcast: We are back with returning guest and team member, Katie Fiore to talk about getting ...

478: Matt Lebon on Foodscaping

14 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transforming ordinary spaces into beautiful, food-producing landscapes.In This Podcast: Entering college without much direction, a life-changing exper...

477: Joe Yonan on Documenting the Culinary Experience

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conveying observations from the kitchen, the dining room, and the garden.Journalism and food have been major themes all throughout Joe Yonan's life. I...

476: Kimberly Kling on the Impact of Herbs.

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration through nature’s bounty of nourishing plants.In This Podcast: Working in a desk job and knowing that it was not a good fit, it still too...

475: David Barrow on Sustainable Urban Farming in Texas

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Farming for a local restaurant and a rapidly growing community.In This Podcast: It was not a direct path to this destiny for David Barrow, but running...

474: Amy Lacey on The very versatile cauliflower.

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taking an everyday vegetable to the table in delicious new ways.After Amy Lacey’s health took a downturn and she wanted to bring some normalcy back ...

473: Kevin Espiritu on Small-space urban gardening techniques

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Expanded growing options through hydroponics.In This Podcast: When Kevin Espiritu started gardening he quickly became interested in hydroponics, and a...

472: Angela Neyland on Permaculture Homesteading in Australia.

24 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on sustainable growing practices on 20-acres down under.In This Podcast: We meet Angela Neyland as she tells us why an old TV comedy ser...

Bonus Episode 29: Seed Saving Class July 2019 (471.5)

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode 29: Seed Saving Class July 2019. In This Bonus Podcast: Once again we join a conversation with Bill McDorman and Greg Pet...

471: Jake Mowrer on Deep Roots in Soil

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Digging into the reasons plants flourish.In This Podcast: We delve deeper into the relationship between plant roots and healthy soil with Jake Mo...

470: David Stark on Soil Microbes.

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting serious about the microscopic life in soil.In This Podcast: Retired after years of leadership in Monsanto, David Stark was asked to mento...

469: Francey Slater on Urban Ag and Food Justice.

10 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating resilience in an urban community.In This Podcast: It was after spending some time out of the country that Francey Slater woke to the poor Ame...

468: Chris Smith on Okra

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fascination with an underappreciated vegetable.His first introduction to okra did not go over well, but years later Chris Smith was given okra seeds a...

467: Bentley Christie on Worm Composting

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Having WAY too much fun with worms!In This Podcast: Watching his coworker through her lunch scraps into a large bin under her desk was just too exciti...

466: Shannon McBride on Successful Community Collaboration

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing residents, local government, and businesses together to build an epic garden and so much more.In This Podcast: The area Shannon McBride ...

465: Bobby Wilson on Five Acres in Atlanta

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Empowering a community through the benefits of growing food in the middle of the city. In This Podcast: After running the Cooperative Extension P...

464: Nicole Finklestein on Urban Herb Farming

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tapping into the many benefits of backyard botanicals.In This Podcast: While becoming a licensed acupuncturist and doctor, Nicole Finklestein felt the...

463: Carl Atwell on Entrepreneurship and Valued Relationships

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping people at the core of small business success.In This Podcast: When an entrepreneurial opportunity came his way, Carl Atwell jumped on board wi...

462: Molly Watson on Harvesting Garden Snails

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Turning garden pests into edible treats.In This Podcast: Her 9-year-old son wanted to eat snails while in France, and once home he wanted to eat the g...

461: Chris Rawley on Alternative Funding for Urban Farmers

13 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in small agriculture businesses.Production farming in America is not an easy business path to start on without some help or connections. &nb...

460: Pascale Pearce on Egg Incubation for Beginners

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Making the hatching of backyard chickens easy and fun.In This Podcast:  If you are not careful, you might find that hatching eggs can quite easil...