Podcasts about seed exchange

In this episode, host Janet Michael is joined by Joanne Royaltey, a Program Associate for the Frederick County Extension Office, and Kerry Higdon, NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the Seed Exchange to talk about the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' annual Seed Exchange event. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Strasburg High School - a new location. Kerry shares that the new venue offers more space, better accessibility, and indoor comfort compared to previous years. She explains that attendees can obtain free seeds, participate in children's activities, and consult Master Gardeners for advice. The exchange includes a range of seeds like vegetables, herbs, flowers, legumes, tubers & bulbs, but also welcomes donations of gardening books and magazines. Attendees are NOT required to bring seeds to exchange in order to receive free seeds. Kerry offers practical tips for participants, such as how to package seeds to donate and the focus on avoiding invasive species. The event promotes the use of locally sourced seeds, which are acclimated to the area's environment, enhancing their success. Joanne underscores the broader mission of the Master Gardeners to educate and engage the community in sustainable gardening practices. She also gives an update on the application process for the NSV Master Gardener Class of 2025.  Learn more about the Seed Exchange on the NSV Master Gardener website: https://nsvmga.org/events/seed-exchange/ and follow them on Facebook.

In this episode, host Janet Michael kicks off "part one" of a conversation with Kerry Higdon. Kerry is an NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the upcoming Seed Exchange (tomorrow's show topic.) The conversation today revolves around Kerry's efforts to transform her backyard into a meadow to support wildlife despite facing initial opposition from the town of Edinburgh. Kerry shares the detailed process of obtaining permission from the town council, including speaking with the mayor, submitting a formal petition, and gathering community support via a GoFundMe campaign. Kerry also discusses the practicalities of seed saving and touches on the importance of understanding specific seed requirements, labeling, and storing methods, as well as the benefits of allowing a garden to support wildlife through different stages of plant life.  To read the article about Kerry in the Northern Virginia Daily, click here, but note it may be behind a paywall.

In this episode, host Janet Michael, welcomed back Joanne Royalty from the Frederick County Extension Office. The episode began with a heartfelt tribute to Corey Childs, a beloved extension agent who recently passed away. Joanne shared that Cory was instrumental in the development of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association. His contributions to various projects, including seed lending libraries and gardening festivals, have left a lasting impact on the community. Known for his kindness, humor, and expertise in livestock and 4-H activities, Corey's legacy continues through the many lives he touched and the projects he supported. Janet fondly remembered her conversations with Corey, particularly one about backyard chickens, which showcased Corey's well-prepared and engaging nature. Despite initial hesitations, Corey became a cherished guest on the show. The discussion then transitioned to seed lending libraries. Joanne explained that these are available in various regional libraries, providing free seeds to the public. The initiative encourages gardening joyfully and aims to introduce more people to seed saving, which can sustain the community seed libraries. When asked about seed storage, Joanne recommended using dry, plain white envelopes labeled with the plant's common and scientific names, collection date, and any notable characteristics to ensure proper preservation and identification. The conversation also touched on the complexities of seed saving and potential pitfalls, such as unintended cross-breeding in home compost piles. Joanne humorously recounted her experience with volunteer squash that did not turn out as expected due to cross-pollination. The episode further explored fall planting opportunities. Joanne highlighted that various plants, including peas, chard, spinach, kale, and garlic, can be sown in the fall, allowing gardeners to extend their growing season and experiment with new crops. Joanne encouraged gardeners to adopt a more relaxed approach to seasonal clean-up, leaving plant stalks and leaves as habitats for wildlife over the winter. This method benefits pollinators and small animals while returning nutrients to the soil. Janet praised the monthly gardening tip sheets and event information provided by the Master Gardeners and the extension website. Joanne noted the upcoming seed exchange event as an excellent opportunity for community engagement and seed sharing. The episode concluded with a discussion on managing invasive species, particularly the spotted lanternfly. Both Janet and Joanne emphasized the importance of community efforts in controlling this pest. The conversation wrapped up with an acknowledgement of the valuable educational resources the extension office offers to the community.

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona has a new exhibit centering on the Mississippi River. It's a collaboration between Native artists of two tribes united by the river — the Ojibwe at the headwaters in Minnesota and the Houma at the delta in Louisiana.The artists used many different mediums to illuminate the connections across Indigenous and colonial histories in their shared watershed. The title of the exhibit spans three languages: “Abijijiwan” in Ojibwe, “Ukeyat Yanalleh” in Houma and “The Water Flows Continuously” in English. The exhibit will be on view through July 7.The two artists behind the exhibit joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.Karen Goulet is an enrolled member of the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. She lives in White Earth and is currently the director of the Miikanan Gallery in Bemidji. Monique Verdin is a citizen of the Houma Nation and director of The Land Memory Bank & Seed Exchange.

Today we talk about how to prepare for, plant and cultivate garlic because a listener sent a note in saying that she had struggled with this. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. And I have something to say about disappointing people and the word no. Featured Event: March 16 Seed Exchange and Potluck, 1pm-3pm, FREE, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/seed-exchange-and-potluck/  Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/webinar Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com LFTN Live on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams

At the age of 19, Monique Verdin picked up a camera and began documenting the lives of her relatives in the Mississippi Delta. Little did she know that she would spend the next two decades investigating and capturing the profound ways that climate, the fossil fuel industry, and the shifting waters of the Gulf of Mexico would transform the landscape that was once a refuge for her Houma ancestors. Based in Louisiana, Verdin is an artist, storyteller, videographer, and photographer, as well as a community builder and activist. She is also the director of the Land Memory Bank and Seed Exchange, a project that seeks to create a community record of the coastal cultures and native ecology of southeast Louisiana. Her work, which was featured in the Winter print edition of Issues, seeks to understand home and belonging after displacement and migration. Her stories are laced with environmental concerns, the shifting roles of corporate entities, and natural and human-made disasters. Verdin's art practice creates space and gives voice to Indigenous and marginalized communities in the South while building bridges with science communities. On this episode, Verdin joins host JD Talasek to talk about using art and science to understand a Gulf that is being reshaped by climate, industry, and more. Resources: Monique Verdin's website  Land Memory Bank and Seed Exchange United Houma Nation Issues: In the Heart of the Yakni Chitto

A seed swap event will soon take place at Hampton High School and we'll find out how students hope to inspire others in the community to grow some of their own food.

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse  9:05  Feature: Ogden seed exchange with Master Food Preserver Anna Cash  9:20  Topics: Seed preservation, Trimming apricot tree, Ornamental corn,   Questions: How can I preserve seeds and be part of a seed exchange, When do I trim an established apricot tree, What tips do you have to grow and care for ornamental corn?  9:35  Topics: Fiddle-leaf ficus, Suckers on pear trees, Hulles pepitas, Seeds, North Pole arborvitae, Trimming grapes, Fireblight on Asian pear trees  Questions: Why are there spots on the newest leaves on my fidlle-leaf ficus, Is it safe to trim pear trees that have suckers on them, Can you freeze dry seeds, What variety of pumpkins produce the hulles pepitas, Do North Pole arborvitae do well in Utah, When is the best time to trim grapes, Will my Asian pear trees survive after being severely affected by fireblight?  9:50  Topics: Arborvitae, Starting seeds, Seed packets, Seed catalogs, Vanderwolf  Questions: Why are we told not to plant arborvitae in Utah, What are some things we should be thinking about if we want to start seeds this week, Are all seed packets made equal, What are some recommendations for good seed catalogs, How does vanderwolf do in Utah? 

Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royaltey, Program Associate based in the Frederick County Extension Office (though she serves all five counties.) Our topic was the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association's 2024 Seed Exchange happening on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10am - 2pm at the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, VA. Joining Joanne to give details was NSVMGA President Jennifer Flitton Adams, and Project Lead, Rochelle Dornatt. Rochelle shared that they have over 7,000 seed packets to distribute, with more than half coming from Master Gardeners' own backyards. The seeds come from various sources including community retailers and local nurseries, ensuring a variety of quality seeds. The seed exchange also includes tree seeds, particularly native trees and popular fruit seeds like paws. In addition, a wide variety of tubers, bulbs, and gardening books will be available. She mentioned that 'kiddie swag bags' will be available for children to inspire their interest in gardening. Additionally, master gardeners will conduct demonstrations on winter sowing and the processes of scarification and stratification. Rochelle expressed gratitude towards Blandy for providing space for the event and shared that Blandy personnel would also be present with their own information table. She emphasized the availability of volunteers to answer any gardening-related questions. The group clarified that while native seeds were preferred, all seeds except invasive species would be accepted. Jennifer emphasized the need for people to understand what constitutes an invasive plant, as many common plants like the butterfly bush are considered invasive and can crowd out native plants. Rochelle mentioned that the list of invasive species would be available online to help participants determine what seeds to bring. You can download that list here. Joanne confirmed that the deadline for applications to become a master gardener in 2024 has been extended. Learn more about the class by clicking here. She also mentioned upcoming events, including the 2024 Symposium: Your Backyard/Our World which offers a full day of continuing education both for Extension Master Gardeners and members of the public. It happens on March 2, 2024, from 7:30am - 4:30pm at Laurel Ridge Community College.    

Wondering how to make your garden extra delicious and hearty? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Anna geeks out about seeds and shares how to start a local seed exchange in your area.Anna's explanation of the difference between seeds harvested locally versus those that originate elsewhere will leave you motivated to swap seeds. You'll learn what a seed exchange involves and its benefits to gardeners and communities. We also discuss how seed saving and food preservation go hand in hand. A seed exchange is a great way to connect with your community and grow better food. Follow Anna's steps, start small, and watch your movement grow!Connect with Anna and Jenny on Instagram.Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today's episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.comSHOW NOTES:See more from Anna on this episode here https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-24-how-to-start-a-seed-swap-in-your-areaSee more from Jenny on this episode herehttps://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-24-how-to-start-a-seed-exchange/

Our conversation today with Lynn Hoffman & Rochelle Dornatt, NSV Master Gardeners gave us details for several upcoming events hosted by the organization. The 12th Annual Seed Exchange will take place on Saturday, January 28 from 10am - 2pm at the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm located in Boyce, VA. If you're a home garden seed saver or have some extra commercially grown seeds left from last year's planting, bring them to the Seed Exchange at Blandy. Even if you don't have seeds to share, you're encouraged to participate. Gardeners are always happy to share their knowledge and harvest with others. A wide variety of seeds will be available such as vegetables, herbs, perennials, annuals, bulbs and cuttings, vines, woody plants, commercially packaged seeds donated by growers, retailers, or fellow gardeners, plus trees & shrubs. The event will also feature: “Ask a Master Gardener” information table Gardening book and magazine exchange  Vendors with plants and other items for the gardener Information stations and hands-on demonstrations Activities for children We also learned about the Indoor Plant Clinic happening on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Bowman Library as well as upcoming events for kids as part of their Nature Surprises for Kids series. We also talked about the Gardening in the Valley Symposium happening on March 11, 2023 at Henkel Hall on the campus of Shenandoah University. Get more details about upcoming events, purchase tickets and find information about other programs offered by Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners on their website: http://nsvmga.org/

The founder of DC Seed Exchange, one of our favorite seed banks, talks about coming up in guerrilla indoor grows back in California's Prop 215 market, the rise of autoflowers, exciting breeding projects on the horizon, and what to consider when shopping for the next strain to grow in your garden. Plus! This week the Gentleman ponders cases of cannabis use as a criminal defense, the welcome news of a bill to amend tax code 280E, and researchers in Israel increasing cannabinoid & terpene production by modifying the plant on the genetic level.

In this episode, we talk with horticulturist and garden podcaster Leslie Harris about pruning. The plant profile is on Snapdragons and I share what I picked up at our Seed Exchange as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes will be posted at WashingtonGardener.blogspot.com after March 1. Episode 93 was recorded on 2-26-2022. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: Dorvall Bedford --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Our conversation today with Elaine Specht, President of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association gave us several tips for getting our gardens ready - or leaving them alone - plus how to tell if old seeds are still viable. She told us how to start a garden journal and why you'll be glad you did. We talked about their upcoming Seed Exchange at Blandy happening on January 29, 2021 - hopefully in person - as well as several other events happening in the coming months. Plus, she gave us a quick rundown of the seed libraries the organization started a few years ago. Finally, we talked about their GreenHelpLine where if you have any type of gardening question, Extension Master Gardener volunteers will research your problem and provide unbiased, research-based solutions. They can answer questions about trees, shrubs, house plants, perennials, annuals, and more! E-mail a description and photos of your gardening problems to the GreenHelpLine in your county. Clarke: NSVMGA.info@gmail.com (include “Clarke County Gardening Question” in the subject line) Frederick: GreenHelpLine.FrederickCo@gmail.com Page: NSVMGA.info@gmail.com (include “Page County Gardening Question” in the subject line) Shenandoah:  greenhelpline@gmail.com Warren: GreenHelpLine.WarrenCo@gmail.com For more information about the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association, visit their website: http://nsvmga.org/ and follow them on Facebook.

In preparation and celebration of World Soil Day on December 5, 2021, 4 The Soil and the Virginia Soil Health Coalition offer a special episode to hear and learn from the wisdom and insights of Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. In this episode, Ira shares about the importance of soil health to vegetable and food production, but specifically how soil health is relevant to seed saving, heirloom varieties, and land ownership. Mary Sketch and Jeff Ishee share their own excitement about different seed and heirloom varieties ranging from peanuts to kale. You can also learn how Ira and her colleagues at Southern Exposure Seed Exposure started to build soil health and renovate the soils early on in the history of their farming operation, which included multi-year cover cropping rotations and never leaving the soil bare during a fallow between crops.Ira's one resource she would share with 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcast listeners is Margaret Roach's podcast A Way to Garden at https://awaytogarden.com/

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Fresh off a hardcore gaming sesh, Allison and Roman revisit Stardew Valley with a special focus on the Spring crops of parsnips and cauliflower, relish in the game's clear disdain for the Amazon corporation, entertain the possibility of making parsnip wine, lament the marginalized status of Pam and Linus the Wild Man, and explore the burgeoning ecosystem of queer farming sims. [SPOILER ALERT: This episode discusses plot points in Stardew Valley so proceed with the necessary amount of caution or indifference.] Cauliflower fractal forms arise from perturbations of floral gene networks Live Your Gay Millennial Pandemic Fantasy in Stardew Valley (NYT) The inherent queerness of farming games Is 2021 the year of the queer farming sim? Morningdew Farms: A Gay Farming Game (playthrough) Cockville Farms Instagram: SeedyBusinessPod Twitter: SeedyBusiness Email: SeedyBusinessPod@gmail.com

Here's one last Seedy Short from our time in Asheville. Lots of loaded eggplant talk with Justin, wherein we learn that insanity is "more common AND more violent" when the eggplant is in season. Seedy Shorts are (usually) brief episodes of straight readings of beautifully composed seed descriptions with no additional commentary. Because we recognize we're insufferable and should just get out of the way sometimes. Released on off-Fridays, in between episodes of Seedy Business. Instagram: SeedyBusinessPod Twitter: SeedyBusiness Email: SeedyBusinessPod@gmail.com  

Ira Wallace and Mary of the Acorn Community and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in Mineral, Virginia, folks. In disclosure, they are sponsors of the show, but that's not why they're here. They're also an intentional community growing not just food, but also seed crops for Southern Exposure and—on top of that—manage the seed business which contracts with over 70+ seed producers. We get into how the community began, shout out to Twin Oaks who Farmer Jesse interviewed for No-Till Market Garden, community life and decision making, and details about their awesome seed company. Also mentioned in the show: The Federation of Egalitarian Communities On Conflict & Consensus This podcast is brought to you by Growing for Market Magazine, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and Barn 2 Door. It's also brough to you by growers like you. If you got something from this podcast, or any of our podcasts, you can support our work at notillgrowers.com/support

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Today Zarela and Aarón are joined by their friend Yira Vallejo. Yira spent ten years as a brand incubator in the wine and spirits industry of New York City, before returning to Oaxaca in 2014. Now she works to preserve the cultural and biological diversity of Oaxaca through a number of projects, including a documentary film and the production of Mexican Corn Whiskey. Together Aarón, Zarela and Yira outline the history of corn whiskey, tell us about the system of seed exchange that has preserved heirloom crops, and explain how Yira partners with local farmers to encourage the production of these precious grains. For more recipes from  Zarela and Aarón, visit zarela.com and chefaaronsanchez.comHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cooking in Mexican from A to Z by becoming a member!Cooking in Mexican from A to Z is Powered by Simplecast.

Lack on landslide information concerns Cariboo residents; Seed exchange box stolen in Prince George; A woman casts her net in the commercial fishing industry. Full episode for Tuesday, May 4th.

We talk about seeds, mailings, friends, picnics swaps, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having found themselves with a little extra time around the homestead for no particularly apocalyptic reason, Allison and Roman embark on Season 4. They discuss Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 2020, unbox some new seeds, read an obituary, and play the newest installment of their now-classic game What the Fuck Is That? Eggplant Edition. Instagram: SeedyBusinessPod Twitter: SeedyBusiness Email: SeedyBusinessPod@gmail.com Info on interlude music by Lobo Loco here   Recorded March 29, 2020

If you’re into organic seeds or growing seeds of varieties that are out of the ordinary, you’ve probably heard of this week’s guest. Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (SESE) is truly an icon and a powerful force in the seed world. I’m fortunate to catch up with Ira at various garden events along the East Coast, but this was the first time she had joined me for the podcast.

Ira Wallace serves on the board of the (https://www.heritageharvestfestival.com/) , a fun, family-friendly event featuring an old-time seed swap, local food, hands-on workshops, demos, and more. She currently writes about heirloom vegetable varieties for magazines and blogs including Mother Earth News, Fine Gardening, and Southern Exposure. Tell us a little about yourself. At this trying time, the number of people who started buying seeds this last week, people with children we homeschooled to have a homeschool moment everyday so much math and science good nutrition and taste for your amid Mineral, VA east coast earthquake epicenter between Charlottes Ville and (https://www.southernexposure.com/) , mid atlantic and southeast people who have ea. yanking for With climate change people are growing different things, I've heard of people growing okra here in Montana.Tell me about your first gardening experience? well, It looks like our internet is a little unstable so that might be a problem but we'll try to keep going started gardening with my grandmother about 71 years ago in Tampa Fl we had a double lot in one of the lots in the town was our big garden pecan treehot in the summer summer garden was partially shaded okra southern peas however we had a 3 season garden in terms of the fall, winter spring turned around from the way that I am used to now my grandmother who raised me gardening passed away when I went off with college motivated me with my student friends to start a garden, it was a pitiful over by the art studios but we thought it was the best garden ever! (https://www.ncf.edu/) in Sarasota Florida private college at that time, since it has become the honors college of UFLA system yeah so I was lucky that I had been admitted and had a scholarship when my grandmother passed How did you learn how to garden organically? I learned the basics from my grandmother David Bradshaw I learned the sensible things from family and back it up from science in collegeI took taxonomy classes I never thought anyone would make a living out of farming, my grandmother said you garden for yourself, but only rich people can make a living at farming. But we small farmers have proved that to be wrong. I was lucky enough to come up in the florida where I grew up to Carolina, I was lucky of the part of the start of the farmers market one of the early great farmers markets in north Carolina same time work with little kids before I moved into being a crafts person and professional farmer and seeds person I did a lot of volunteering in botanical gardens and local garden initiatives. Especially with kids. The thing that I did with the North Carolina Botanical Garden was plant rescue of native plants so when they destroyed by buildings volunteers would come so with the botanical gardens would try to figure out easy to propagate them and save seeds Tell listeners about the (https://www.southernexposure.com/) , it is a small seed companyWe have as a mission to provide information so customers can learn about seed saving so they have more independence in seed growing! In the early days there was a lot of the exchanging these were the people who were the early members of the (https://www.southernexposure.com/) listening things in the yearbook and exchanging things with each other. Not really so much thinking of it as a business that was going to be viable grow heirloom seeds who were not as hard core about it as some of us the opportunity to read about and purchase and grow some heirlooms seed company developed continued providing educational opportunities about 14 years ago We approached Monticello 25 miles from us about doing an educational event there heritage Support this podcast

Ira Wallace serves on the board of the (https://www.heritageharvestfestival.com/) , a fun, family-friendly event featuring an old-time seed swap, local food, hands-on workshops, demos, and more. She currently writes about heirloom vegetable varieties for magazines and blogs including Mother Earth News, Fine Gardening, and Southern Exposure. Tell us a little about yourself. At this trying time, the number of people who started buying seeds this last week, people with children we homeschooled to have a homeschool moment everyday so much math and science good nutrition and taste for your amid Mineral, VA east coast earthquake epicenter between Charlottes Ville and (https://www.southernexposure.com/) , mid atlantic and southeast people who have ea. yanking for With climate change people are growing different things, I've heard of people growing okra here in Montana.Tell me about your first gardening experience? well, It looks like our internet is a little unstable so that might be a problem but we'll try to keep going started gardening with my grandmother about 71 years ago in Tampa Fl we had a double lot in one of the lots in the town was our big garden pecan treehot in the summer summer garden was partially shaded okra southern peas however we had a 3 season garden in terms of the fall, winter spring turned around from the way that I am used to now my grandmother who raised me gardening passed away when I went off with college motivated me with my student friends to start a garden, it was a pitiful over by the art studios but we thought it was the best garden ever! (https://www.ncf.edu/) in Sarasota Florida private college at that time, since it has become the honors college of UFLA system yeah so I was lucky that I had been admitted and had a scholarship when my grandmother passed How did you learn how to garden organically? I learned the basics from my grandmother David Bradshaw I learned the sensible things from family and back it up from science in collegeI took taxonomy classes I never thought anyone would make a living out of farming, my grandmother said you garden for yourself, but only rich people can make a living at farming. But we small farmers have proved that to be wrong. I was lucky enough to come up in the florida where I grew up to Carolina, I was lucky of the part of the start of the farmers market one of the early great farmers markets in north Carolina same time work with little kids before I moved into being a crafts person and professional farmer and seeds person I did a lot of volunteering in botanical gardens and local garden initiatives. Especially with kids. The thing that I did with the North Carolina Botanical Garden was plant rescue of native plants so when they destroyed by buildings volunteers would come so with the botanical gardens would try to figure out easy to propagate them and save seeds Tell listeners about the (https://www.southernexposure.com/) , it is a small seed companyWe have as a mission to provide information so customers can learn about seed saving so they have more independence in seed growing! In the early days there was a lot of the exchanging these were the people who were the early members of the (https://www.southernexposure.com/) listening things in the yearbook and exchanging things with each other. Not really so much thinking of it as a business that was going to be viable grow heirloom seeds who were not as hard core about it as some of us the opportunity to read about and purchase and grow some heirlooms seed company developed continued providing educational opportunities about 14 years ago We approached Monticello 25 miles from us about doing an educational event there heritage Support this podcast

In this third episode, Ira Wallace from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange talks about her faves: collards and roselle. She also describes her life growing up, her work with southern and African Diasporic seeds and stories, and takes questions from Truelove Seeds apprentices (and adoring fans) Amirah Mitchell and Chris Keeve and from a visitor named Mimi. SEED STORIES TOLD IN THIS EPISODE:CollardsRoselle MORE INFO FROM THIS EPISODE:Ira Wallace: Writer, Seed Saver, EducatorSouthern Exposure Seed ExchangeGrow Great Vegetables in Virginia, by Ira WallaceCollards: A Southern Tradition from Seed to Table, by Edward H. Davis and John T. MorganFarming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land, by Leah PennimanBlack Urban Growers Conference ABOUT:Seeds And Their People is a radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden.trueloveseeds.com/blogs/satpradio FIND OWEN HERE:Truelove SeedsTumblr  |  Instagram  |  Twitter FIND CHRIS HERE:Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden THANKS TO:Ira Wallace and Gordon SprouleSara TaylorJulia Aguilar, Althea Baird, Chris Keeve, Amirah Mitchell, and Zoe Jeka of Truelove SeedsMimi PugaThe voices of the youth and other staff of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden

We recorded today's show "on the fly" after the Class of 2020 NSV Master Gardener's orientation session at Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit. Today's guests were: Mark Sutphin (Unit Coordinator Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Office. Mark works out of the VCE-Frederick County office but also serves Clarke, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties and is the lead agent working with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener volunteers.), Bob Gail (President of Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Asso.), and Stacey Smith (Volunteer Coordinator for NSVMGA & the co-coordinator for the 2020 MG class) to talk about a few upcoming events. Our conversation included details for: 2020 Seed Exchange at Blandy happening on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 10am - 2pm. Indoor Plant Clinic happening at Bowman Library on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11am - 2pm. This FREE event will feature gardening talks, demos, & giveaways. Learn how to divide, propagate, and take care of your indoor plants with VCE Master Gardeners. Go home with new plants to grow yourself. Bring any sick plants to find out what's wrong with them. Get more details on their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2579560138748341/ Gardening in the Valley Symposium happening on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8am - 4pm at Shenandoah University. The event features a wide range of speakers on gardening subjects, as well as garden vendors, book sales, and door prizes. In addition, it counts as continuing education credit for Extension Master Gardeners. All proceeds benefit the NSVMGA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The cost is $65 in advance or $70 at the door, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Parking is free. Get more details on their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/482786049017477/ Click for Symposium Flyer or a Symposium 2020 Rack Card for more info.

We were in the studio for "Extension Office Friday" with Mark Sutphin, horticulture agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension office based in Frederick County and his guest, Elaine Specht with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association to get all the details about the (FREE!) Seed Exchange happening on Saturday, January 25, 2019 from 10a - 2pm at Blandy Experimental Farm.You can download the flyer here: seed-exchange-2020-flyer If you're a home garden seed saver or have some extra commercially grown seeds left from last year's planting, bring them to the Seed Exchange at Blandy. Even if you don't have seeds to share, you're encouraged to participate. Gardeners are always happy to share their knowledge and harvest with others. If you don't have seed to share, go anyway and go home with up to 5 packets of seed. Other Activities at the Seed Exchange “Ask a Master Gardener” Gardening book and magazine exchange Vendors with plants and other items for the gardener Information stations and hands-on demonstrations Tips for saving seeds for the exchange While volumes have been written about saving seeds, below are some general tips, depending on the seed type. How to save seed for: For many herbs and flowers, allow seed heads to dry on the plant before collecting and then hang upside down to completely dry. Crumble the seed head to separate seeds. For legumes, allow seed pods to thoroughly dry on plants. Do not harvest while wet. Separate seeds from pod. For plants such as pumpkins, squash, or watermelon, leave fruit on the vine past when you would pick them for eating and then store for an additional three weeks before removing seeds. Scoop seeds from the fruit, place in water to clean. Viable seed will sink to the bottom. Remove viable seed from water and dry. Pumpkin, squash, and melon seeds can benefit from fermenting as described for tomatoes below. For tomatoes, leave fruit on vine until fully ripe. Squeeze seeds and some pulp into a jar with a small amount of water. Allow seeds to ferment: keep at 75–85?F for 1.5–5 days, leaving for about one day after bubbling or white mold appear, then clean in water the same as for pumpkins above. Place clean, dry seeds in paper bags, paper envelopes, or glass jars. Label bag, envelope, or jar with the common name, Latin name, date of harvest, and any useful instructions if unusual seeds. Please do not bring seeds for invasive plants. See a list of invasive plants at http://blandy.virginia.edu/arboretum/virginia-invasive-plants. You also are welcome to bring in commercially packaged seeds. Please avoid bringing seed that is more than 2–4 years old.

Featured Guests:Owen Taylor – Founder of TrueLove SeedsWebsite: https://trueloveseeds.com Owen Taylor recently launched Truelove Seeds, a seed company offering rare, open pollinated, and culturally important vegetable, herb, and flower seeds grown by urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture. He also grows open-pollinated seeds, herbs, and flowers at Mill Hollow Farm in Edgemont, Pennsylvania. Alkebu-lan Marcus – Farm Director of Mill Creek Urban FarmsWebsite: https://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org I’m 25 years old, and I got into urban agriculture to empower my community to find solutions and to provide an alternative to the current structure. Personally I truly believe our connection to the soil is our main asset towards black liberation. Jess Renninger – Head Farmer at Novick Urban FarmWebsite: https://novickbrothers.com/urban-farm.html Novick Urban Farm was founded in 2012 by co-owner Gary Novick. Seeds of what Gary planted -- both literal and figurative -- grew into an organization that each year feeds thousands of people in need while teaching just as many area children about the value of nutrition.Nate Kleinmann – Experimental Farm NetworkWebsite: https://www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org Nate Kleinman is one of the co-founders of the Experimental Farm Network. He is an activist, organizer, plant breeder, and farmer, based in Elmer, New Jersey. His background as an organizer includes work with Occupy Sandy, Service Employees International Union, the Sudan Freedom Walk Campaign, and various political campaigns.Jeannie – Hops Farmer in East Mount Airy Kenton Cobb Website: https://phytoamorous.com Kenton is a clinical herbalist, educator and activist. They work one-on-one with people looking to modify their state of health by using herbal medicine, food and lifestyle changes. They also teaches classes and workshops about the same, and with these skills strives to support local and national movements and revolutionary work by providing medicine, direct care and first aid.Keith Monahan – Co-Founder of South Jersey Seed LibraryWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/SJSeedCircleLibrary/ Keith Monahan has served many roles in the South Jersey region, contributing momentously to sustainability efforts across several municipalities. He serves as an Education and Outreach Manager for GMO Free NJ and Seed Librarian for South Jersey Seed Circle Library.Eric Devine – Friend of the Seed SwapEammon Tweedy – Math Professor and Friend of the Seed SwapChris – Local FarmerNyksiha Madison – Farm Manager at Urbantree ConnectionWebsite: http://urbantreeconnection.org The Urban Tree Connection (UTC) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization, and our mission is to work with residents in Philadelphia’s historically marginalized urban communities to transform abandoned open spaces into safe and functional places that inspire and promote positive human interaction.Annie Preston – Farmer at Horticultural CenterNick Tornambe – Mushroom GrowerMusic: Philadelphia Jazz Project “Price | Diehl | Sunkett” - http://www.philajazzproject.org/index.php?id=pjp-mixtapes LessSupport the show (http://urbanislanders.org)

This week on Cultivating Place, the second installment in the Seeds of September four part series – when we’re joined by plantswoman, seed advocate, farmer and author Ira Wallace of the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the Heritage Harvest Festival in Charlottesville, VA Sept 20 – 22. Join us! For photos visit cultivatingplace.com. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.

We have a HUGE guest on this show – Daron Malakian of Scars on Broadway / System of a Down fame. Daron will talk about his new Scars album, Dictator, sunflower seeds, visiting Iraq when he was a teenager and more. Noa shares a revealing story about some body experimentation. Rob talks about attending two different forms of theatre – Broadway and wrestling, in one week. We learn of bad tattoos, bad dreams and bad accents. Join us live  next week on our new permanent night, TUESDAY, starting at 7pm Eastern (4PM Pacific Time) and going until 9PM eastern time for an all new edition of the Livecast. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify, iTunes,Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein Follow us on: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. GREAT NEWS: If you refresh your podcast feed in your player of choice you should now be able to see every episode in our archive to be streamed through the podcast player. As always, please let us know if you're having any problems. One suggestion is to subscribe to this RSS feed in particular: this RSS feed. Join Our Discord Chat As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode, whether by leaving a comment below, on our Facebook, Twitter, emailing hatemail@metalinjection.net or leaving a voicemail using the Speakpipe widget below. Please help support the show and pick up a brand new t-shirt. Click below for all the choices: Leave a voicemail You can leave a voicemail by Skyping "metalinjectionlivecast" -or-

For more information on how to connect with today's guests: Visit Boyd Smith @ EcoGardening.com to see more about the work that he does.Find out more about the Humboldt Permaculture Guild and upcoming Seed Exchange. or visit Levon Durr's Fungaia Farm page to check out some rad informational videos and dive into the work he does there.

This is an audio tour of a Seed Exchange at Fairview Gardens in Goleta, California. The exchange was the culmination of a workshop by Heather Flores, author of the book, Food not Lawns.