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A Rosie On The House ReplayIn this episode explores the foundation of successful gardening: healthy soil. Farmer Greg is joined by Shota Austin from Tank's Green Stuff to discuss composting, soil biology, and how gardeners in dry climates can transform lifeless dirt into thriving soil ecosystems. They explain how compost introduces life into depleted soils, why organic practices support soil microbiology, and how mulch, compost, and planting mixes work together to build resilient garden beds. The conversation also highlights practical strategies for gardeners, including dechlorinating water, choosing soil inputs wisely, and avoiding common soil-building mistakes.Shota Austin is with Tanks Green Stuff in Tucson AZ. Shota has been in the agriculture industry for the last two decades. Working with livestock, goats, sheep, cattle, chickens, cotton, alfalfa, nursery crops, orchards and vegetable production. As a former U of A Compost Cat, Shota has been working with compost since 2013 and now works as sales and marketing director for Tanks Green Stuff, where he oversees all aspects of the business, including production quality control. Product development, sales, marketing, social media, and customer service. Shota is also a founding member of the newly formed Arizona Compost Council.Key Topics & EntitiesTank's Green StuffArizona Compost CouncilCompost and soil microbiologyDesert soil and low organic matterOrganic fertilizers vs chemical fertilizersNPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium)Mulch and soil moisture retentionRaised bed soil mixesCoco coir as a peat moss alternativeDechlorinating municipal waterSoil biology and plant healthOrganic compost production from landscape wasteManure risks in garden bedsLocal soil products for arid climatesKey Questions AnsweredWhy is compost so critical to soil health?Compost introduces organic matter, beneficial microbes, and nutrients into soil. In many desert environments, soil contains little organic material—often less than 1%. Compost transforms inert dirt into living soil by supporting microbial life that cycles nutrients and improves structure, water retention, and plant resilience.What is the difference between dirt and soil?Dirt is largely inert mineral material like sand, silt, clay, and rock fragments. Soil is a living ecosystem made up of minerals, organic matter, microorganisms, water, and air. When organic matter and biology are added to dirt, it becomes functional soil capable of supporting plant life.What role does soil microbiology play in plant health?Soil microbes act as the delivery system for plant nutrition. They break down organic matter, release nutrients, defend plants from pathogens, and create the soil structure plants rely on. When gardeners feed the soil microbiology rather than the plant directly, plants thrive naturally.What do the three fertilizer numbers (NPK) mean?The three numbers on fertilizer labels represent nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth and green foliage. Phosphorus supports flower and fruit development. Potassium strengthens root systems and overall plant resilience. These nutrients work best when supported by micronutrients, trace minerals, and active soil biology.Why can chemical fertilizers harm soil biology?Many synthetic fertilizers and pesticides reduce beneficial microbial populations. While they may provide short-term plant growth, they disrupt the biological systems that naturally feed and protect plants. Organic fertilizers support soil organisms instead of suppressing them.How can gardeners remove chlorine from municipal water before watering plants?Chlorine can harm beneficial microbes in soil. One simple method is letting water sit in an open container so the chlorine dissipates. Another option is installing a whole-house charcoal filtration system that removes chlorine before the water reaches garden soil.What is the difference between compost, planting mix, and mulch?Compost is decomposed organic matter used as a soil amendment. Planting mix blends compost with materials like coco coir and perlite to improve aeration, drainage, and moisture retention. Mulch is any material placed on top of soil to protect it, retain moisture, and gradually build organic matter as it decomposes.What ingredients create a high-quality planting mix?A strong planting mix typically includes compost for nutrients and microbial life, coco coir for moisture retention, aeration materials like perlite or pumice, a small amount of native soil for mineral content, and organic fertilizers for additional nutrients.Why is mulch essential for building soil in dry climates?Mulch protects soil from heat, reduces evaporation, and feeds soil organisms as it breaks down. In hot climates, thick mulch layers can reduce surface temperatures and improve soil moisture retention while gradually building organic matter.What materials should gardeners avoid putting in their soil?Gardeners should avoid chemical fertilizers, peat moss harvested unsustainably, screened fill dirt, and unverified manure sources. Non-organic straw or hay may also introduce herbicides or weed seeds that damage gardens.Episode HighlightsCompost adds life to soils that may contain less than 1% organic matter.Healthy soil is built from three main components: mineral particles, organic matter, and living organisms.Soil microbes function like delivery systems, transporting nutrients from soil to plant roots.Thick mulch layers can reduce landscape temperatures by as much as 15–20°F.Coco coir from coconut husks provides a sustainable alternative to peat moss and lasts longer in soil.Organic fertilizers supply nutrients along with micronutrients and trace minerals that synthetic fertilizers often lack.Letting water sit in a bucket allows chlorine to dissipate before watering plants.Locally produced soil products are often better suited for regional climate and sustainability.ResourcesTank's Green Stuff — https://tanksgreenstuff.comUrban Farm Tree Planting Mix — Available through Urban Farm pop-up events - Store.urbanfarm.orgVisit www.UrbanFarm.org/973 for the show notes and links on this episode!Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. 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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the struggles of Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon and left-hander Shota Imanaga early on during spring training.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs storylines, including left-hander Shota Imanaga's rocky outing in a loss Sunday in Cactus League play.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's rough outing in his team's 5-1 loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines coming out of spring training.

YOSAGEMONO vol.209 NotebookLM by DJ ShotaNotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com/ ※本編はインスタライブで収録しておりますこの番組は、ものづくりをするラジオ局「QuestFM」のメンバーが今「良さげだなー」と思っているプロダクト、アイデア、デザインについて熱くプレゼンをする番組です。配信スケジュール毎週月曜日：ライブ配信毎週火曜日：Podcast配信～QuestFMとは～モノづくりするラジオ局。世の中の課題を探求し、再定義した道具をプロダクトアウトするプロジェクト。主宰はDJ Shota、DJ Masashi、DJ Atsushiからなる3ピースDJ。この番組「YOSAGEMONO」は、ものづくりをするラジオ局「QuestFM」のメンバーが今「良さげだなー」と思っているプロダクト、アイデア、デザインについて熱くプレゼンをする番組です。https://quest-fm.com/番組は収録時にライブ配信を行なっております。QuestFMではリスナーの皆さんとのコミュニケーションを楽しむため、2種類のコミュニティをスタートしました。Facebook のグループで作る「QuestFM Arena」では、QuestFMの活動の様子をチラ見したり、収録のライブ配信をリアルタイムで見ることができます。https://www.facebook.com/groups/980789939323502そして月額有料コミュニティである「QuestFM Backstage」では、Arenaの特典に加えて収録の後に行われるアフターショーへのZOOMでの参加や、QuestFMメンバーの会議風景の配信を見たり、今後リリースされるQuestFMのプロダクトを先行レビューできるなど、様々な特典を楽しむことができます。https://note.com/questfm/circle私達の活動のサポートにもなりますのでぜひご参加ください。詳しくはQuestFMのサイト「quest-fm.com」をご覧ください。

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed expectations for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga this season.

Leading off, as always, is "Sinkers and Floaters" on the hot and not in the world. In the two spot is the "TCF Sports Minute," covering updates on the Chicago sports teams. Following that in the three spot is a full rundown of this week's "NFL Week 12 Preview." In the four hole is a full "College Football Recap." In the five spot is the "TCF Top 3" and this week is the boys favorite "NBA Cup Courts"

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026. After that, the guys took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026.

With the offseason activity beginning to pick up in that window after the GM meetings and before Thanksgiving, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney focus on the two players who received qualifying offers from the Cubs. Imanaga will return to Wrigley Field on a one-year, $22.025 million contract while the Cubs are positioned to get a draft pick if/when Tucker signs with a different team. What does Imanaga's decision mean for the current baseball budget and the club's overall offseason goals? And how will the Cubs somehow replace Tucker and get better next season? Listen to North Side Territory all winter for the latest on the Cubs.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey, who shared his reaction to left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs in 2026.

Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs actually expected left-hander Shota Imanaga to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer that they gave him. Imanaga took it and will return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

From ‘The Compound' (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss Imanaga's return and how it will affect the club's plan this offseason. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the show to discuss the team's red-hot play recently.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the deadline looms for left-hander Shota Imanaga to make a decision on the qualifying offer that the Cubs extended him. Will he exercise his one-year, $22-million offer for the 2026 season or enter free agency?

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed how the Bears haven't had a signature win yet amid their strong 7-3 start. Later, they discussed how the deadline looms for left-hander Shota Imanaga to make a decision on the qualifying offer that the Cubs extended him.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments at the GM Meetings, where he addressed the organization's choice to decline the option on left-hander Shota Imanaga's contract that would've kept him under club control for the next three seasons.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

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Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes react to the news that the Cubs are declining the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga and discuss what the team should do to fill the void.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss left-hander Shota Imanaga being set to hit free agency and the White Sox's decision to exercise center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20-million option for the 2026 season.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the deals that were made across the NFL on Tuesday as the trade deadline came and went. Later, Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey joined the show to discuss left-hander Shota Imanaga being set to hit free agency and the White Sox's decision to exercise center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20-million option for the 2026 season.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the NFC playoff picture. After that, Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network joined the show to reflect on the World Series and to preview the MLB offseason, which will include Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker hitting free agency. Later, Mully and Haugh discussed the Cubs' trade of reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash considerations.

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The Cubs made their first major offseason move by declining a three-year option to extend Shota Imanaga's contract. In turn, the Japanese pitcher declined his player option for next season and elected to become a free agent. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring you both sides of this story, explaining why Chicago's front office made this decision and how Imanaga will explore his options. What is the next move for the Cubs? And where does Imanaga go from here? Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes.Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to the news that the Cubs declined the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026. Later, they pondered what moves, if any, the Bears will make as the NFL trade deadline looms Tuesday afternoon.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the breaking news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by former Chicago Bears head coach, Dave Wannstedt on his takeaways from the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals. Later, Mully and Haugh were joined by 670 The Score baseball insider, Bruce Levine on his reaction of the Shota Imanaga becoming a free agent

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris examined the Cubs' decision to start struggling left-hander Shota Imanaga in the team's 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Imanaga allowed four runs in 2 2/3 innings.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' decision to start struggling left-hander Shota Imanaga in their 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday in Game 2 of their National League Division Series.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Sweeney to share his takeaways from the Cubs' 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday in Game 2 of their National League Division Series, which Chicago now trails 2-0.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed whether the Cubs have made the right decision in choosing left-hander Shota Imanaga to start Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Monday night. Should right-hander Colin Rea be getting the ball instead as the Cubs trail 1-0 in the series against the Brewers? After that, Ramie Makhlouf of The Fan in Milwaukee joined the show to discuss the Cubs-Brewers series.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote pondered how the Cubs will deploy left-hander Shota Imanaga in Game 2 of their National League wild-card series against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed what the Cubs' pitching rotation should look like for the wild-card round series when the playoffs start next week.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's continued struggles and what the club's pitching rotation should look like for the wild-card round series when the playoffs start next week.