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GrowAbility

Join hosts Joe and Holly at the intersection of Urban Agriculture, Food Security and Community. This podcast explores the people, ideas and stories that make our world grow, built on the principle that “sustainable, nutritious food connects us to our planet and to each other” Unflappably positive, quirky, stylish, educating and entertaining, GrowAbility features diverse creators and experts of all abilities exploring a variety of topics and ideas.

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02:21

Season Wrap-Up: Joe & Holly Dig In

GrowAbility ·

2025/03/05

It's an end-of-season mini-episode, with Joe & Holly sharing some great news and some surprises to come.But while we're cooking up some new episodes of the podcast, be on the lookout for fresh ideas and even some cutting-room floor exclusives from the past season at our StoryHub, GrowAbilityPod.com.Make sure to sign up for all our exclusive subscriber-only content at GrowAbilityPod.com or follow us on your favourite social platform at bio.site/GrowAbilityPod and we'll see you for Season 2 coming

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30:39

Holly Pugsley Just Keeps Growing

GrowAbility ·

2025/02/26

The tables turn!GrowAbility Co-host Joe flips the script and interviews his colleague Holly Pugsley. Holly shares her journey from a background in fashion and styling to discovering her passion for urban agriculture during COVID-19, which became a sanctuary for her mental health. She explains how her home grow room project evolved into her company "Just Keep Growing."While initially focusing on microgreens, Holly describes her pivotal discovery of edible flowers, which transformed her approach by

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01:04:18

Kim Parker Grows Hope

GrowAbility ·

2025/02/19

Kim Parker, President and CEO of Food Security Structures Canada joins hosts Joe and Holly to talk about new technologies helping to mitigate food insecurity both here in Canada and around the world (both literally and figuratively).Food Security Structures Canada, established six years ago, specializes in controlled environment agricultural structures that enable year-round food production regardless of location or climate challenges.Kim describes their innovative agri-tunnels, which combine

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28:12

Lia Babitch Will Seed You Now

GrowAbility ·

2025/02/12

Joe and Holly have a virtual hangout with Lia Babitch, co-manager of the Turtle Tree Seed Initiative at Camphill Village Copake, New York and discuss the ways in which seeds can nurture both plants and human potential .The Turtle Tree Seed Initiative, a non-profit operating within the Camphill community, grows and sells nearly 400 varieties of open-pollinated seeds using biodynamic practices. What makes them unique is their integration with Camphill's mission of creating meaningful work

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40:22

Keisha Joseph Makes Food Deserts Bloom

GrowAbility ·

2025/02/05

Holly and Joe welcome Keisha Joseph, a food systems coordinator at Indwell, a nonprofit providing supportive housing across Ontario. With her background in nutrition and dietetics, Keisha shares insights into food security, food literacy, and community building. She explains how Indwell helps residents transition from homelessness to stable housing while addressing food insecurity through meal programs, cooking classes, and grocery shopping support. Keisha discusses how food deserts, rising prices,

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28:37

Ian Armour Makes His (Garden) Bed

GrowAbility ·

2025/01/29

Holly and Joe speak via the Internet with Ian Armour, founder of Green Circle Gardens. Ian shares how his company developed accessible raised garden beds inspired by his grandmother's experience in a care home. The innovative design features a wheelchair recess and a 42-gallon water reservoir, making gardening possible for people with mobility challenges and in arid environments. While initially designed for seniors, the gardens are now used in schools, hospitals, and healing gardens. The beds are

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01:10:34

Dr. Jeff Preston is Definitely Controversial,...

GrowAbility ·

2025/01/22

In a GrowAbility first (but certainly not last), Holly joins Joe for an in-person interview with Dr. Jeff Preston, a disability studies professor, advocate, and self-proclaimed immortal who refuses to let ableism win. From his early days as a three-year-old fundraising speaker to his current role challenging systemic barriers, Jeff shares candid insights about disability rights, accessibility legislation, and why spite makes an excellent motivator. He unpacks why Ontario won't meet its 2025

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29:15

Peggy O'Neil, PhD Serves Up Food For Thought

GrowAbility ·

2025/01/15

Joe and Professor Peggy O'Neil discuss how growing up on a farm shaped her worldview and career path. She shares insights about the intersection of agriculture, literature, and education, drawing connections between farming, food systems, and the humanities. As a professor teaching courses on food, design, and philosophy, O'Neil emphasizes the importance of helping students develop their own worldviews and understanding of food systems. She discusses the challenges of modern farming, including land

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00:37

A Holiday Hiatus Message

GrowAbility ·

2024/12/18

It's that special time of year, and GrowAbility is going on Hiatus until 2025!We're cooking up some all new episodes and features, including some special blog posts and our very first newsletter.Follow us on socials at https://gapod.me/linksFind out why you should subscribe to our free Fresh & Nutritious newsletter at https://gapod.me/newsletterAnd last but not least, from Joe, Holly and the entire team at GrowAbility, have a great holiday season and an abundant 2025!

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01:08:27

Luis Patricio Wants To Cure "Car Brain"

GrowAbility ·

2024/12/11

This episode was recorded before the Ontario government passed new bike lane legislation. We'll offer Luis an opportunity to weigh in on this legislation in a future episode or a blog post at GrowAbilityPod.com. Sign up for our free "Fresh & Nutritious Newsletter" to stay up to date on this and other issues.Episode SynopsisOne of Joe's favourite subjects is bicycles, and who better to discuss it with than Luis Patricio, a professor and PhD student specializing in urban studies. Joe and Luis

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01:09:20

Dr. Andrew Judge (Mkomose) on The Wisdom Of The Seed...

GrowAbility ·

2024/12/04

Holly joins Joe and the pair dive into their first remote interview with Dr. Andrew Judge (Mkomose), an expert in traditional Indigenous knowledge, ethno-medicine, and land-based learning. Dr. Judge shares his personal journey from an elite athlete to a scholar dedicated to ecological preservation and cultural restoration. He discusses the significance of his Anishinaabe heritage, including the profound experience of receiving his spirit name, Bear Walker, through fasting and dreams. The

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30:49

Farmer Anna Badillo Is Not A Farmer

GrowAbility ·

2024/11/27

Urban Roots is an urban agriculture nonprofit that repurposes underused land inside the city boundary for growing fruits and vegetables. Executive Director Anna Badillo shares her journey from adopting the playful "Farmer Anna" persona during the pandemic to leading a community-driven organization addressing food security and sustainability. She discusses Urban Roots' innovative "model of thirds," which balances food donations, affordable sales, and market-rate sales to ensure equitable access to

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01:05:21

Dr Michael Courey: This Homesteader Makes Hay.

GrowAbility ·

2024/11/20

Episode SummaryOn this episode of GrowAbility, Joe speaks with Dr. Mike Courey, a farmer and academic, about his transformative journey from academia to farming at New Moon Community Homestead. Located on a 200-acre farm in Southern Ontario, Mike shares how he integrates sustainable agriculture, biodynamic farming, and social justice into his daily work. They explore the challenges of balancing food production with community engagement, and the farm's collaboration with Rose Land Care Association to

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23:58

Mystery Furtado, RN Shares Her Ancestral Power

GrowAbility ·

2024/11/13

In this episode of GrowAbility, Joe sits down with Mystery Furtado, a registered nurse and founder of Type Diabeat-It, a BIPOC-led diabetes organization. Mystery shares her personal journey with diabetes, the impact of food insecurity on marginalized communities, and her efforts to promote culturally relevant healthcare in Canada. She discusses her work in urban agriculture, growing African diaspora crops, and her entrepreneurial venture, Granny P’s Sea Moss Gel, which supports her non-profit

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57:40

Dr. Gabor Sass Creates Landscapes of Abundance

GrowAbility ·

2024/11/06

Dr. Gabor Sass shares his passion for connecting people and ideas across various spheres of influence, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and sustainable practices. His insights into ecological planning and the impact of urban development on the environment, his work in permaculture principles and advocating for systems that respect nature and promote equitable sharing are firmly rooted in a desire for equity, belonging, and resilience. Gabor's conversation with Joe demonstrates the

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31:05

Joe Is the Surprise Guest

GrowAbility ·

2024/10/30

GrowAbility's usual host, Joe Gansevles, sits in the guest's chair on our very first episode. Producer Adam Caplan talks with Joe about the origins of this project and what you, our audience, can expect from GrowAbility.We want to hear from you. Joe's email is joe@growabilitypod.com or just use our Contact form.Follow our socials above, and find all our links, including the partner organizations Joe mentioned in his inteview at bio.site/growabilitypod.Watch for new episodes every Wednesday.The

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01:44

What is GrowAbility?

GrowAbility ·

2024/09/30

Curious about what you can expect from GrowAbility's podcast? Hosts Holly and Joe describe what GrowAbility is all about. From our StoryHub at GrowAbilityPod.com to a brief overview of the show's first guests, this episode explains it all.Plus, you can watch this episode in video. Just visit https://GrowAbilityPod.com/video-podcast-promoWe've got great things in store, so be sure to subscribe to this podcast on your favourite podcast platform, and visit GrowAbilityPod.com to get a free subscription

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