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The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Rosemary Morrow, Zach Loeks, and Andrew Millison as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We"ll explore topics such as gardening basics, urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges,

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888: Desert Foraging with Cactus Kelly

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/06/17

A Rosie On The House ReplayIn this reply episode of 'Rosie on the House', Romey Romero and Farmer Greg host special guest Cactus Kelly, a master gardener and foraging educator. We explore foraging native edibles in Arizona, highlighting various plants like Palo Verde beans, mesquite, and Ironwood. Cactus Kelly shares valuable insights on how to harvest, prepare, and consume these native plants, often found in urban environments. We also delve into the uses of weeds, cacti such as prickly pear and

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31:27

887: Who Owns Our Seeds with Bill McDorman

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/06/13

Join our monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.orgIn This Podcast: Greg and Bill navigate the evolution of seed ownership and its impact on biodiversity. They highlight how, historically, seeds were predominantly grown locally, fostering diversity. However, today, four major companies dominate the global seed market, resulting in a significant loss of agricultural diversity. This shift has made the food system vulnerable to diseases and climate change, which were traditionally mitigated by seed diversity

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31:36

886: Tony Sarah on Earth Friendly Fertilizers

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/06/06

Exploring the importance of organic fertilizers.In This Podcast: Tony shares his background in the nursery business and the accidental discovery that led him to develop his organic fertilizer, Tony's Magic Mix. He discusses the ingredients and scientific principles behind the fertilizer, focusing on soil health and balanced plant nutrients. Tony recounts success stories, such as record avocado harvests and thriving gardens in harsh climates like Phoenix and emphasizes the importance of promoting a

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Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most People

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/06/01

Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most PeopleReplay of Seed Up Saturday 2025Hosted by Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson, focusing on increasing seed diversity and local seed stewardship. Sponsored by GreatAmericanSeedUp.org and SeedUpInABox.com, the event encourages community-based seed saving efforts. Guest speakers include Julia Dakin of Going to Seed, Rebecca Newburn from Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, and Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm. Topics covered include the importance of seed

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39:23

885: Michael Olson on the Three Laws of the Food Chain

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/30

In This Podcast: Greg interviews Michael Olson, a returning guest and influential figure in the food system. Michael shares his background as a Montana farm boy, Vietnam veteran, and author of Metro Farm. Then they jump into Michael’s 'Three Laws of the Food Chain,' which include: 1) Agriculture is the foundation upon which we build all our sandcastles, 2) The farther we go from the source of our food, the less control we have over what’s in our food, and 3) Cheap food isn't cheap. They discuss the

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47:02

884: Elements, Zones and Stacking Functions in...

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/23

A Garden Chat with Don TitmusJoin Farmer Greg Peterson and Don Titmus, a horticulturist and permaculturist as they reflect on their 20-year friendship and shared journey in permaculture. They outline the fundamental principles of permaculture. They introduce the concepts from permaculture of elements, zones and stacking functions, where each element in a design performs multiple roles, using chickens as a primary example. They look at how zones and sectors work in permaculture design, emphasizing

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40:16

883: Seeding your way to Independence & Abundance

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/16

Growing Self-Sufficiency Through Seeds - A Seed ChatOur monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.orgIn This Podcast: In this months Seed Chat Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman, explore how saving seeds fosters independence, self-sufficiency, and better food production. They delve into the conversation that by saving seeds, gardeners can create a diverse and resilient plant community adapted to their local conditions. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, such as Greg's successful basil seed saving,

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37:48

882: Creating Your Urban Farm - A Rosie Replay

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/13

A Rosie On The House ReplayIn this episode of 'Rosie on the House,' hosted by Romey Romero, Farmer Greg is joined by Erin Erickson and her mother Elise Pitterle, who run a small urban farm in South Tempe called Tempe Garden Girls. Motivated by food scarcity during the COVID era, they expanded their gardening efforts into a full-fledged urban farm, growing various vegetables, flowers, and maintaining fruit trees and poultry. Greg & Romey chat about their journey, the challenges faced, and the

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47:54

881: Tom Spellman on Fruit Trees in Extreme Heat - A...

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/09

In This Podcast: Greg Peterson from Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program and Tom Spellman, a seasoned nursery expert with Dave Wilson Nursery, discuss the intricacies of managing fruit trees in a changing climate. They provide an educational overview of effective fruit tree planting and maintenance techniques. Key topics include the importance of proper planting mix, establishing adequate basins with woody mulch, painting trunks for heat protection, and using cover crops like cow peas and sweet potatoes

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42:09

880: Rachel Opio on Farming, Healing Soil and Growing...

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/05/02

Little Lighthouse Farm's Big ImpactIn This Podcast: In this heartfelt interview, Rachel Opio shares her journey from a career in HR tech to becoming the founder of Little Lighthouse Farm, an urban farm in Phoenix. She discusses her background in data analytics, her mother's inspiring legacy as an educator and gardener, and how her mother's battle with cancer spurred her shift to farming. Rachel details the challenges of urban farming, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and her commitment

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29:50

879: Bevin Cohen on Growing Herbs in Every Season.

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/29

Exploring Nature's Herbal Bounty.In This Podcast: 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

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29:45

878: Matthew Geldin on Building Neighborhood Farms.

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/25

Let's change how far our food travels.In This Podcast: Host Greg Peterson interviews Matthew Geldin, head farmer at Farmscape in Southern California, about creating sustainable neighborhood food systems. Farmscape is the largest urban farming company in California, specializing in food-focused landscaping for various scales including backyard gardens, commercial campuses, and multi-family communities. Matthew shares his journey from landscape architecture to urban farming, explaining the

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43:30

877: Permaculture Principle 'Observation' with Don...

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/18

A Garden Chat with Don TitmusJoin 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

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34:40

876: Wicking Garden Beds with Ray Jess

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/15

A Rosie On The House ReplayIn this episode we explore the concept of wicking bed gardens, hosted by Romey Romero & Farmer Greg, our guest is Ray Jess, a Master Gardener and hard goods manager of the Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program Store. Ray explains his journey from traditional gardening, which he has practiced since childhood in Central California, to discovering wicking beds during his Master Gardener training. He details the construction and benefits of wicking beds, which water plants from

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41:49

875: Building a Local Seed Economy with Bill McDorman

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/11

A Seed Chat with Bill McDormanIn this episode, the focus is on the importance of building resilient local seed and food economies. They elaborate on the six stages of the food economy — growing, harvesting, distribution, preparation, eating, and disposal — and stress the need for these processes to be circular, emphasizing composting and waste reuse. They identify seven components essential for a flourishing local food economy, including farming methods, education, harvesting and distribution,

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33:32

874: High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening with...

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/08

The Gardenerd strikes again.In This Podcast: Returning guest Christy Wilhelmi discusses her new book, 'High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening.' Christy, founder of Garden Nerd, shares her expertise on small space, biointensive, and organic gardening techniques that allow her to generate up to 70% of her family's produce from just 300 square feet. Our conversation includes plant placement strategies, the importance of soil health, pest control, and various garden DIY projects. Additionally,

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44:47

873: Agrihoods with Sarah Rosenberger and Matthew Geldin

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/04/04

Diving into community design with AgrihoodsIn This Podcast: We dive into what AgriHoods are and their transformative impact on communities. Hosts Sarah Rosenberger and Matthew Geldin from Farmscape discuss their roles and experiences with AgriHood projects. Sarah explains her background in urban farming and her journey through various community-based agricultural programs, while Matthew shares his expertise in vegetable gardening and farm maintenance. We explore the concept of AgriHoods, which

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44:46

872: Erik Fabian on Sourdough Success

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/03/28

Sourdough Tools and Tricks for BakersIn This Podcast: Greg interviews Eric Fabian, co-founder of Sour House, about his journey and the innovations his company brings to sourdough baking. Sour House, based in Asheville, creates tools for home bakers, including a countertop device called Goldie. Eric shares his background as a home baker and marketer, his challenges and inspiration during the COVID-19 lockdown, and how Sour House successfully launched via Kickstarter. He talks about the importance

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39:44

871: Permaculture Ethics, Principles and Practice

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/03/21

A Garden Chat with Don TitmusJoin Farmer Greg Peterson and Don Titmus, a horticulturist and permaculturist as they reflect on their 20-year friendship and shared journey in permaculture. They outline the fundamental principles and ethics of permaculture focusing on Earth care, people care, and fair share. This episodes sets the stage for a series of eight more sessions focusing on the individual permaculture principles. They emphasize the organic and adaptable nature of permaculture, likening it to

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44:42

870: Building a Local Seed Economy with Bill McDorman

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson ·

2025/03/14

Our monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.orgIn This Podcast: In this months Seed Chat Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman, discuss seed planting, soil temperatures, and techniques for successful gardening. They talk about the Great American Seed Up initiative, which aims to provide communities with affordable seeds through bulk purchases and local events. Highlighting the importance of community involvement in seed resilience, Bill shares a story of a successful effort by a Mormon community in Idaho. The

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