Podcast appearances and mentions of urban gardens

SARAH SIKICH AND RYAN WATSON BIOSarah Sikich and Ryan Watson are dedicated urban orchard advocates, spreading The Giving Grove's mission to grow sustainable community orchards nationwide.Sarah, Director of Marketing and Communications, began her journey with The Giving Grove as a volunteer at the first little orchard, witnessing how urban orchards can transform neighborhoods. Combining her background in communications with her passion for gardening, she now works to expand the reach of community orchards across the country.Ryan, National Orchard Operations & Education Manager, brings over a decade of experience in urban agriculture. After co-founding North Brooklyn Farms and developing public green spaces in New York City, he now lives in the Catskill Mountains, managing an heirloom apple orchard at Wild Russet Farm with his wife. His expertise in community greening and orchard care guides The Giving Grove's programs nationwide.Together, Sarah and Ryan bring hands-on experience and practical knowledge to the world of urban orchards, helping communities grow sustainable green spaces that nourish neighborhoods.You can learn more about Giving Grove at their website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience, and ensuring balance for future generations. In this weeks chat, Phil Dudman shares his journey into gardening and permaculture, discussing the importance of community, the practicality of urban gardening, and the design elements that contribute to a successful garden.  He emphasises the learning process through experience, the joy of gardening as a lifestyle, and the benefits of growing food in small spaces.  Connect with Phil; https://www.growyourfood.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/phildudmangardening/ Takeaways Gardening fosters connections within the community. Urban gardens can be highly productive and efficient. Phil's garden produces 75% of their fruit and vegetables. Designing a garden involves observation and adaptation. Failures in gardening are valuable learning experiences. Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning and practice Community gardening enhances the gardening experience.  Aesthetics play a crucial role in gardening. Never give up; you're often closest to success when you feel like quitting. Common mistakes include starting too big and neglecting daily care. Patience and practice are key to becoming a better gardener. -You have a limited time to enjoy 5% off the entire Australian medicinal Herbs range. Improve your health naturally with superior quality, Australian grown, medicinal herbs. Use the promo code PPP5% when purchasing from www.https://australianmedicinalherbs.com

In this episode of the Chamber Vibes podcast, host Foster Garrett, Director of Marketing and Events for the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Chamber's mission and upcoming events. Guest Tony Martin from the Bedford Urban Garden (BUG) shares his background as a farmer and teacher, and details BUG's community gardening efforts. The conversation highlights BUG's initiatives to address food insecurity, provide educational programs, and foster community involvement. Tony emphasizes the importance of gardening for community building and discusses future plans for BUG, including expansion and ongoing support needs. 

Jeff is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, Executive Director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), to explore the transformative impact of community gardening. Together, they discuss DUG's innovative approaches to fostering food security, promoting mental health, and building environmental resilience in urban areas.Learn more about Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) at dug.orgPre-order Jeff's new book, Good Stress, at onecommune.com/goodstressbookThis podcast is supported by:LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune PouriGo to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchaseStemregen:Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where our hosts are ringing in 2025 with frothy excitement and a lineup you won't want to miss. This episode is jam-packed with news, events, and brews that are bound to tickle your taste buds. First off, Jake introduces our newly launched “Beer of the Month” collaboration with The Brew Shop in Arlington. Kicking things off in style, we spotlight Sojourn Fermentory's "Midnight Dark Lager," a Czech-inspired gem chosen by Michael Stein and notable for its complexity.We're not just about the booze, though! For those participating in Dry January, The Brew Shop is rolling out an array of non-alcoholic options, including beers, ciders, wines, and even cocktails. Plus, they're gearing up for their 9th birthday bash on January 24th, where they'll debut "Uninterrupted Prosperity," a West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with Ocelot Brewery.Patreon perks alert! DC Beer Patreon members get a sweet 10% discount on the beer of the month and draft beer purchases. We also raise a glass to new Patreon members Jared Prager and Adam Frank for their awesome support.Join our hosts as they dive into their current sips, highlighting some standout brews from Other Half Brewing while recording on-location. From hoppy low-alcohol beers and a nearly non-alcoholic stout to the Japanese-style rice lager "Motueka Snaps," and the multifaceted "Triple Broccoli" IPA, there's a lot of liquid love to go around.Looking ahead, we've got a slew of events lined up, including a heavy month of activities with a special Women's Brew Culture Club event at Port City, organized by our very own Brandy Holder. And mark your calendars for February, folks! We're buzzing about the "Love Thy Beer" event in Silver Spring on February 7th and the "Black Breweries of the DMV" event at metrobar on February 8th.Also on the horizon: a tantalizing new release by Lost Nomad brewed at DC Brau, made with wild yeast from West Africa. And keep an eye out for Henceforth, a new brewery filling the former H Street Country Club space with a cream ale that's already won us over.We wrap up on a nostalgic note, reminiscing about our show's beginnings at Hellbender, and looking forward to Urban Gardens opening soon.Don't miss the details on new projects at Right Proper Brewery and Sangfrois' distillery expansion in Takoma Park. Exciting times ahead in the local brewing scene!Grab a cold brew, sit back, and join us for a toast: "Cheers" to 2025! Thanks to our monthly supporters Kristin Adam Frank Steven Lynch Jared Prager Jeff Michael O'Connor Favio Garcia Josh Ellen Daniels Juan Deliz Mike Lastort James Wisnieski Brian Minch Chris Frome Jon Gilgoff Sam Chip Tory Roberts Steven M Quartell Chris DeLoose Lauren Cary Amy Crone Clifton B Scott Pavlica Greg Antrim jeffrey garrison Joshua Learn Alexis Smith A t Dan Goldbeck Anthony Budny Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Blue2024 Brad Stengel Matt Winterhalter Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti DFA Howie Kendrick

How big does an urban garden need to be to support pollinators and other important insects? What kinds of plants lead to the most biodiverse space? How should homeowners manage their gardens to support the natural world?Get the full garden scoop with PhD researcher Joeri Morpurgo, from University Leiden in the Netherlands! Morpurgo and his colleagues visited urban gardens throughout Amsterdam and counted all the different plant and insect species they could find. Some key findings? Gardens can be small but mighty--as long as there's dense foliage and a plethora of plant species, they supported a variety of insect species. And one controversial finding: native vs. non-native plant species didn't seem to make a difference to insect diversity. Hear Morpurgo's take on his findings, and his urban garden management recommendations on the podcast!Related links: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1618866724003297https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2024/07/pavement-gardens-are-crucial-to-urban-biodiversity

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of urban and community gardening with our special guest, Bethany Pratt, Extension Specialist for Food Systems. Bethany shares her experiences and expertise on working with different community gardens projects and the different roles that they can play in communities. We'll discuss the challenges and rewards of gardening in urban environments, as well as tips for starting your own garden, no matter how small your space.Community Gardening ToolkitSteps to Creating a Community Garden or Expand Urban Agriculture at a Brownfields SiteHow to Organize a Community GardenA Guide to Starting a Community GardenQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@l.uky.eduCheck us out on Instagram!

Send us a textAs October passes its magical baton on to November… Tom Pattinson's taking a trip into the kaleidoscope of colours and toffee apple smells in the garden… and he's also joining forces with Naturalist, David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation, USA on why it's so important to ‘Leave the leaves'.And Tom Cadwallender's looking at one of the wonders of the natural world… the staggering journeys of birds… and the importance of our urban gardens and green spaces as habitats.Plus some top tips for the garden from Tom P…Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on Twitter: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

Katie Houck, Executive Director, Urban Harvest STL, joins Megan and Tom following news of an award and grant from the US HHS department.

What feature does a wildlife supporting landscaper refuse to install in a garden? What is the most beneficial addition for wildlife? And how can hard landscaping be compatible with wildlife and nature? This week my guest is former ecologist and founder of NatureScaping, Nick Townsend, who sheds light on building greener gardens. Nick uses his knowledge of ecology and the environment in his landscaping business in order to make better gardens and outdoor spaces for wildlife. About Nick Townsend Nick holds a masters in Environmental Management and is a former ecologist. After working with different organisations within the ecological, environmental sectors, and landscapers he is applying this knowledge in a unique way to make a genuine difference to our cherished native wildlife. He works closely with teams of trusted contractors during NatureScaping projects to bring each project to life.   Links www.nature-scaping.com NatureScaping on Facebook Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Nick Townsend, you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Green at Heart - The episodes generating the most feedback recently have been those featuring other gardeners and business owners who are trying to run green businesses, so I called on former guest and supporter of the podcast, Dave Woolmer. Dave changed career from law to gardening and has been forging ahead creating a business based on sound principles and horticultural excellence. Landscape Led - Alexandra Steed is a passionate landscape architect with a profound commitment to art, sustainability, and the transformative power of landscapes. Alexandra recently authored Portrait to Landscape and we talk about the possibility of and the necessity for shaping our landscapes so they may help to heal the earth. Please support the podcast on Patreon

In Raleigh, innovative urban gardens are proving that you don't need a lot of space to make a big difference. In this episode, we dive into how Raleigh's creative use of urban gardens is making a big impact on our community, one green space at a time.Join host Dan Bagley and executive producer Dr. Sarah Glova as they explore the powerful potential of small gardens and green spaces in our city. They're joined by Lisa Grele Barrie, Executive Director of Raleigh City Farm, and Zach Manor, Urban Forester for the City of Raleigh, who share their insights on how these urban green spaces are strengthening neighborhoods, bolstering local food production, enhancing the beauty of our parks and community spaces, helping address equity gaps, promoting sustainability efforts, fostering connections among residents… and more! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about green spaces in our city, this episode digs into the small but mighty ways urban gardens are making a difference in Raleigh.RESOURCES:Urban Forestryhttps://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/urban-forestry-program Rain gardens and Rainwater Rewards program     https://raleighnc.gov/stormwater/services/apply-raleigh-rainwater-rewards/rain-gardensSign up for a rain garden and rain barrel workshop in Octoberhttps://raleighnc.gov/stormwater/events/rain-garden-and-rain-barrels-workshopUrban agriculturehttps://raleighnc.gov/urban-gardenMapping urban heat islandshttps://raleighnc.gov/climate-action-and-sustainability/services/mapping-urban-heat-islandsUrban Forestry Equity Projecthttps://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/urban-forestry-program/urban-forest-equity-projectRaleigh City Farm: https://raleighcityfarm.org/ Big Ideas Raleigh is powered by the City of Raleigh Communications and Strategy and Innovation Departments, hosted by Dan Bagley, and produced by Dr. Sarah Glova and Earfluence.

Composting, while good for the environment, has a down side when it comes to pollution and we invited the University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Biology Chip Small to talk about this and the findings from a seven year study he has conducted on this which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, he talks on this and the way people can use their compost to minimize pollution while maintaining effectiveness - that and much more with Professor Small!

Composting, while good for the environment, has a down side when it comes to pollution and we invited the University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Biology Chip Small to talk about this and the findings from a seven year study he has conducted on this which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, he talks on this and the way people can use their compost to minimize pollution while maintaining effectiveness - that and much more with Professor Small!

Composting, while good for the environment, has a down side when it comes to pollution and we invited the University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Biology Chip Small to talk about this and the findings from a seven year study he has conducted on this which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, he talks on this and the way people can use their compost to minimize pollution while maintaining effectiveness - that and much more with Professor Small!

Composting, while good for the environment, has a down side when it comes to pollution and we invited the University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Biology Chip Small to talk about this and the findings from a seven year study he has conducted on this which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, he talks on this and the way people can use their compost to minimize pollution while maintaining effectiveness - that and much more with Professor Small!

In this episode the Legendary Brew Crew are joined by friend of the show, Dennis Carradin, as they dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Delaware Beer Fest, set to take place for the first time at Frawley Stadium. Dennis provides an insider's preview of the festival, showcasing its expanded features, including over 100 different brands, luxury VIP experiences, axe throwing, and the lead-up scavenger hunt “Find That Baseball” contest. The conversation also explores the legacy of community events in Wilmington and the potential for Delaware Beer Fest to become a cherished annual tradition.Featured Beers:Brewsing Banter's collaboration with Attic BrewingLove City's collaboration with Cloud Cups GelatoA special beer collab from Bitter Fruit Brewing, Black Brew Movement, Soul Mega, Liquid Intrusion, Black Viking, Urban Garden, Black Beauty, and Joy HoundTune in to catch all the details and get excited for one of Delaware's premier beer event!Visit DelawareBeerFest.com for tickets and more information. Use promo code "PLAYBALL" for $5 off.

Dr. Rekha Meyer, TGI Research Associate, and Megan Lynch discuss the use of technology to utilize water in urban gardens.

This week the Legendary Brew Crew welcome Kris Marino of Free the Whales Beer Fest to the podcast. Kris shares with the crew how he got into craft beer by taking them on a journey through the craft beer landscape in South Florida from the old school to the new wave with the same reverence of a hip hop historian detailing how hip hop went from the Bronx to the World. Kris drops gems about the early days of the craft beer game in Miami and surrounding areas, shouting out OG breweries like Cigar City, Funky Buddha, and J Wakefield. Kris also give the crew the lowdown on how his birthday celebration with family and friends sharing big beers like barrel aged and pastry stouts morphed into the popular beer fest Free the Whales that is taking its talents to Vegas this year on September 14th, with sights on other cities outside of Florida in the future. He also gives the crew some insight on beer distribution in Florida and his beer festival consulting services, This episode features beer from Dr. Brewlittle's Beer and Bitter Fruit Brewing and Black Brew Movement's Brewbilee collaboration beer with Liquid Intrusion, JoyHound, Soul Mega, Black Beauty, Black Viking and Urban Garden. Grab and brew and Join the Banter.

Have you ever wondered how you can practice sustainable gardening in a small urban space? In this episode we are joined by Chia-Ming, a Los Angeles-based food-focused landscape designer. Chia-Ming is here to share her journey of going from corporate finance to a flourishing urban homestead.Chia-Ming shares her expertise in blending culinary and floral beauty seamlessly, drawing from her upbringing cultivating rare Asian fruits and vegetables alongside her mother in Taiwan. Her passion for sustainable gardening led her to found Coastal Homestead in 2020, where she empowers gardening novices to become green-thumbed enthusiasts through innovative design and personalized mentorship.In this blossoming conversation, Chia-Ming discusses the challenges and joys of urban gardening, the importance of soil health, and the unique aspects of coastal gardening, including dealing with powdery mildew and implementing biocontrol methods. Join us as we delve into the complexities of disease management in plants, highlighting the need for vigilance and responsible gardening practices.Tune in to this episode as we explore the intricacies of growing food and flowers in small spaces, sharing valuable insights to inspire you to cultivate your own source of beauty and sustenance. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the art of sustainable gardening.In This Episode You'll Hear About:00:01:16 - Chia-Ming's Background in Cultivating Rare Asian Fruits and Vegetables00:01:38 - Transition to Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening00:01:59 - Passion for Growing Exotic and Hard-to-Find Edible Plants00:02:10 - Discussion on the Science of Gardening and Soil Importance00:02:38 - Chia-Ming's Urban Gardening Space and Challenges00:08:07 - Importance of Soil Testing for Backyard Gardeners00:10:18 - Chia-Ming's Urban Garden Setup00:11:59 - Year-Round Growing Season and Challenges00:12:36 - Appreciation for the Growing Process and Gardening Journey00:14:02 - Chia-Ming's Diverse Garden Overview and Projects00:33:10 - Biocontrol Strategies in Gardening for Pest and Disease Management00:42:08 - Discussion on Disease Control in Dahlia Cultivation00:48:56 - Considerations for Disease Management and Plant Health in GardeningLearn More About Chia-Ming and Coastal Homestead: Website:https://www.coastalhomestead.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastal_homestead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalhomesteadSign up for our newsletter: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/nlw4wua8s3***Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes. I'd love to know what you enjoyed most about the episode.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

Worried about food shortages? You don't have to be when you have an endless supply of food in your garden! Read Survival Seeds for an Urban Area's guides to see how you can guarantee self-sufficiency by growing your own veggies! Visit https://survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com/instant-garden-quick-grow-veggies-for-emergency-food-production/ to learn more! survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com City: Carson City Address: Carson City Website: https://survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com/

Today we're heading to the bustling, yet beautiful metropolis of Hong Kong. Instead of telling you about it in my own words today, I have a couple quotes that I think really sum it up:  Journalist Peter Lindberg “Life in Hong Kong transcends cultural and culinary borders, such that nothing is truly foreign and nothing doesn't belong.” And then a little tongue in cheek from British writer Jonathan Gash, but it'll hit home for those of you who truly love luxury hotels: “Hong Kong is the benchmark; everybody else's affluence is mere tat. Until you've experienced that perfume-washed air as polarized glass doors embrace you into a luxury hotel's plush interior, you've only had a dud replica of the real thing.” Joining me today to chat about Hong Kong and the amazing Rosewood Hong Kong, is General Manager Hugo Montanari. We chat a lot about what makes Hong Kong truly great - from the natural beauty, to the shopping, and the food.    Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Introducing the new UrbanGardening space which will broaden the event's appeal to new and diverse audiences. Supporting nextgeneration gardening talent is an important part of all our events and we can't wait to see what the young build teams have in store for us with their Urban Showcase Gardens. The International Orchid Show is a wonderful addition to our Floral Marquee and comes with a host of enthusiastic experts, keen to sharetheir knowledge and experience with visitors.

Jacob Mercer - Urban Garden Landscaper - Gold Award

Some food has a larger carbon footprint when grown in urban settings than on commercial farms, while for other foods the reverse is true. Also, what's the difference between wildflowers blooming in the desert each spring, and the rare phenomenon of a “superbloom”?The Carbon Cost Of Urban Gardens And Commercial FarmsIf you have a home garden, you may be expecting that the food you grow has less of an environmental impact than food grown on large commercial farms. But new research throws some cold water on that idea. A study led by scientists at the University of Michigan examined 73 small urban gardening sites across the U.S., the U.K., France, Poland, and Germany, and found that food grown in urban settings produced six times more carbon emissions per serving than commercially grown food. The bulk of these emissions (63%) came from the building materials used for items like raised garden beds.However, there are some foods that have a smaller carbon footprint when grown at home. They include crops like tomatoes and asparagus, which sometimes need to be flown long distances or require power-hungry greenhouses when grown commercially.Jason Hawes, PhD candidate in the School for Environment and Sustainability at University of Michigan and lead author of the study which was published in Nature Cities, breaks down the results of the research with Ira. They talk about how urban farmers have responded to the findings, the positive social benefits of community gardens, and what home gardeners can do to lessen their carbon footprint.Why There Won't Be A Superbloom This YearIn California, wildflowers are in bloom.Last year, there was a superbloom. Though there's no official criteria, a superbloom is when there is an above average number of wildflowers blooming, mostly in desert regions of California and Arizona. It's an explosion of color in regions that typically have sparse vegetation.About a month ago, a few news articles hinted that maybe, just maybe, we were in for another superbloom year. Turns out we're not.Who decides when there's a superbloom anyway? And why did this year turn out not to be a superbloom after all?To answer those questions and provide an update on the state of California's wildflowers, SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Naomi Fraga, director of conservation programs at the California Botanic Garden, and research assistant professor at Claremont Graduate University.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Huch, schon Frühling? Das pralle Gelb der Winterlinge, frisch grünes Gras und vorwitzige Knospen signalisieren an vielen Orten: Winter, ade! Alle die einen Garten haben oder Blumentöpfe auf dem Balkon können sich langsam warmgärtnern. Der Tag buddelt schon mal los und schaut in den Urban Garden, nebenan in den Schrebergarten und er macht sich auf zum grünen Sehnsuchtsort, der seit dem Garten Eden eine lange Tradition hat. Wobei das Paradies auch zur grünen Hölle werden kann. Aber der Garten hat gerade im ungebändigten Zustand seinen Wert als kleiner Klimaschützer und Heimat für Insekten und Singvögel, die es anderswo schwer haben. Also packen wir's an! Aber wie? Darüber reden wir mit dem NDR-Gartenexperten Ralf Walter, der Gemüseheldin Anna Zollner aus Frankfurt, Marja Rottlieb vom NABU , mit Andreas Ehlig, der für den Deutschen Wetterdienst Daten sammelt und mit dem Historiker Hans von Trotha. Podcast-Tipp: Komm mit in den Garten - Der MDR Garten-Podcast: Wir helfen Garten-Anfängern zu echten Auskennern zu werden. Egal ob gepachteter Kleingarten oder das erste Hochbeet fürs eigene Gemüse am Häuschen - wir haben die richtigen Tipps und Ratschläge für Euch! In „Komm mit in den Garten - Vom Anfänger zum Auskenner“ - dem MDR Garten-Podcast nimmt Nadine Witt Euch mit auf eine Reise durchs Gartenjahr, spricht über Erfolge und lernt aus Misserfolgen. Dabei trifft sie Experten, die sie beraten und helfen. Hört rein - das ist eine Einladung für alle, die Lust aufs Gärtnern haben, Obst und Gemüse ernten wollen und Blumen lieben. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/komm-mit-in-den-garten-der-mdr-garten-podcast/85685590/

On today's episode: Some tiny robot news! Big, giant, large-scale farms have a big, giant carbon footprint… but maybe not as much as that rooftop garden across the street. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed | WSU Insider How a metal with a memory will shape our future on Mars https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-shape-memory-works.html Urban agriculture's carbon footprint can be worse than that of large farms https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44254-023-00017-3 THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the weird stuff from this week's news. For Full Shownotes see https://www.shownotes.page ... search "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. (transcript) Hi Friends, I'm Scott. This is What a Weird Week where you can get caught up on the weird news of the week. For audio, video, and shownotes see Shownotes dot Page. Here's Season 5, Episode 03 first published on Friday Jan. 26, 2024 ... ❿ Dominoes Pizza Heat Suit Utilizes Pizza Delivery Bag Technology to Spread Warmth... ❾ Chinese marathoner disqualified for chain smoking through the entire race... ❽ Chicago Rat Hole is like a phoenix from the ashes!! ❼ Stanley Mugs: Why and How Much? ❻ For Sale: Winston Churchill's False Teeth... ❺ The Swearing Parrots of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park... ❹ Study indicates that Food grown in Urban Gardens has a much Bigger Carbon Footprint than traditional Farms or Sources... that's weird, right?! ❸ The plane that had a landing wheel come off just before takeoff... ❷ Butter Chicken Lawsuit in the News...

For the latest selection of heirloom seeds and tips on how to use them to create a thriving garden on your balcony, check out Survival Seeds for an Urban Area's website, along with their latest guides on urban gardening! Visit https://survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com/non-hybrid-seeds-for-balcony-gardening/ to learn more! survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com City: Carson City Address: Carson City Website https://survivalseedsforanurbanarea.com/ Phone +17755444124 Email chuck.harmon@gmail.com

Ever marvelled at the magic of a seed transforming into a plant? Want to unravel the wonder of community gardening and the profound effects of regenerative agriculture? Then you're in the right place. Embark on a journey with us, as we explore the power of community, shared interests, and technology in shaping our interactions with the world around us. We delve into the heart of the Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) organization, and its pivotal role in urban gardening here in Fremont.Unearthing the beauty of the gardening space at the California nursery and the Stone Garden, community nurtured spaces, you'll witness the rewarding progress made through love and hard work. Hear about the affordable cost of renting a garden plot at LEAF, bridging the gap for those without their own space to cultivate their own vegetables and herbs. Stay tuned as we discuss the virtues of patience, dedication, and commitment, learned through gardening and their parallels in music and food production. You'll also get practical advice on home gardening, the importance of understanding your local climate, and the magic of worm composting. Concluding the episode, we're thrilled to share the exciting news about LEAF's collaboration with ACWD and the city of Fremont to create an Urban Garden. So, grab your gardening gloves and join us on this horticultural adventure. Let's grow together!Ohlone College Flea Market (Apply Here)Banter BookshopJemby Electric Hallers PharmacyMilk and Honey CafeBilly Roy's Burgers Petrocelli Homes If you are interested in supporting the podcast, please reach out to us at thefremontpodcast@gmail.com, or you can contact us here. Check out our new podcast focused on Niles CA called the Cast of Niles. You can find episodes on almost any podcast platform. You can also find it here. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C. Scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Rachel Pray is our print editor for our newsletter. Mark Emmons provides additional reporting and content. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

Tom Stimpson is our Head of Horticulture, and with a fairly compact urban garden of his own he's got wonderful vision for potted plants with showstopping impact.Join us for ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' as Tom shares his pick of the perennials and annuals which bring simplicity and impact to any urban garden, and the three top varieties he'd never pass-up on.In this episode, discover:Tom's background in horticulture and the charming urban garden he's curatedA selection of stunning, pot-based perennials like the easy-to-flower Pelargonium SidoidesWhich of Tom's potted flowers are must-haves to bathe any sized garden in uplifting scentGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp

Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine, based in Washington, DC. She is also the editor of three plant society journals: the Water Garden Journal (IWGS), The Azalean (ASA), and Fanfare (Daylily Society Region 3). Jentz hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named Best DC Podcast. She is also co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City and her latest book is Groundcover Revolution. Her mission is to turn your thumb green. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

My guest this episode is urban smallholder Sara Ward. Sara runs Hen Corner, a backyard smallholding in London. Her website Hen Corner has a wealth of information on growing and making food, she runs courses, sells products from her bakery and has just published a book ‘Living the Good Life in the City'. I began by asking Sara what prompted her to follow in the wellieprints of Barbara Good. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Gardening for Nature What We Talk About  What prompted Sara to set up Hen Corner How much can you grow in your average urban garden? Keeping animals Getting rid of waste from the garden Preserving food Looking after things when you're away About Living the Good Life in the City Sara Ward has transformed her Victorian terraced house in London into an urban smallholding, ‘Hen Corner', and in Living the Good Life in the City she shares some of the ways she and her family have brought city and country together, and shows that you, too, can make a difference to how you live and the food you eat. Divided into sections covering Make, Grow, Preserve, Keep and Celebrate, Living the Good Life in the City is packed full of recipes, stories, tips and tricks including baking bread, making your own jam, pasta, sausages and cheese, keeping bees and livestock, preserving, foraging, harvesting and celebrating with food. Links Living the Good Life in the City by Sara Ward - Pimpernel Press, July 2023  www.hencorner.com Digital Fuse Other episodes if you liked this one: Huw Richards on Veg Growing Food Forest in Your Garden with Alan Carter Patreon

On this week's episode of Fields, Melissa (Wythe was away on jury duty) speaks with the multi-talented Annie Novak.Annie is the co-founder of Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, the director of Growing Chefs, a nonprofit that provides food education in schools and the community, the manager of the Edible Academy at the New York Botanical Garden, and the author of The Rooftop Growing Guide: How to Transform Your Roof into a Vegetable Garden or Farm. Annie began her journey into growing with commodity chain analysis (where does food come from, and where does it go?), by working at greenmarkets, and by learning from farmers in Upstate New York. She still stresses a regional perspective, emphasizing the importance of rural farms. Of course, she still loves botanical gardens and urban farms for their social impacts and educational offerings. Today, much of Annie's work focuses on education. At the Edible Academy at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, she offers children and adults first-hand experiences with plants and fungi in a vegetable garden and a greenhouse.Melissa and Annie dive into how trees communicate, the metaphors we use to talk about plants and fungi, how they relate to each other and to us, and the need for “tenderness toward nonhuman things.” The two discuss creating biodiverse farm ecosystems and revisit the idea of seeds as time travelers. Annie offers a profound appreciation for the nonhuman living world. It's a deep conversation, and one you won't want to miss!Photo courtesy of Naima Green.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

My guest  this episode is author and activist Ellen Miles. Ellen is the founder of Nature is a Human Right, she runs Dream Green, a social enterprise that helps people get guerrilla gardening with guides, grants, and workshops and has a book that will be released this Thursday the 8th of June, Get Guerrilla Gardening: A handbook for planting in public places. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Spider silk What We Talk About  What is guerrilla gardening? Does it matter who owns the land you guerrilla garden? Is it illegal? Are you liable if someone trips over your planter, for example? Should we be growing more food in communities?  If you're growing food in an urban location, how can you know the soil isn't contaminated with anything that will be taken up by your plants? Who decides why a space should be used for? Where is the input from the people that live with and use guerrilla gardened spaces?  What are some potentially good sites? What are parklets? Are there spaces (such as wild spaces) that should be left alone? In order for a plant to establish either from seed or as a plant, it needs to have a degree of tenacity. Is it easy to strike a balance between finding plants that are tough enough to survive and persist and avoiding plants which can be invasive? How do you cope with practical hurdles such as no water, nowhere to store your tools, nowhere to sit down…? How do you cope with vandalism? Should you try and communicate with the local authority? If so, who and how can you best get hold of them? How do ensure a garden continues to thrive after it's established?  Other resources and people doing good work in this area About Ellen Miles Ellen Miles is an author and activist rooting for nature in urban neighbourhoods. She founded Nature is a Human Right and edited the acclaimed anthology of essays inspired by the campaign (Nature is a Human Right: Why we're fighting for green in a grey world, DK, 2022). Ellen also runs Dream Green, a social enterprise that helps people get guerrilla gardening with guides, grants, and workshops. Get Guerrilla Gardening is a joyful handbook – packed with illustrated 'how to's, inspiring stories, and photos of vibrant transformations – demystifies the art and science of planting in public places. With no prior gardening knowledge required, Get Guerrilla Gardening guides you through a straightforward, flexible action plan to suit your aims and abilities, covering everything from the legalities of guerrilla gardening, to how to choose the right plants for your patch. Links Get Guerrilla Gardening by Ellen Miles Ellen on Instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: Public Green Spaces with Neil Sinden of CPRE Ecological Gardens with Sid Hill Patreon

In today's episode, hear about growing cut flowers six stories above the San Francisco Bay Area with Joanna Letz of Bluma Flower Farm @blumafarm. Hear what it's like to grow flowers in a bustling metropolis, differences between field and rooftop growing, and some of Joanna's favorite varieties. We discuss the advantages and challenges (yes, there are weeds up there) of farming on top of a building in the city. As both farmers and cities realize the benefits of urban agriculture, hopefully there will be more opportunities for growing crops on rooves, and we hope this episode will give growers the confidence to make the leap!We were inspired by Joanna's example of hyper local production, cutting the flower miles on her blooms down to almost nothing by growing in the city where many of them will be enjoyed. As we look for ways to cut down on the amount of transportation that goes into food and flowers, we want to encourage growing on rooftops and other city spaces that we don't often think of as productive farmland. As an added bonus, green rooves can help mitigate urban heat islands and help reduce flash flooding by absorbing some of the water that would otherwise run off. Whether you've ever wondered how to get into rooftop growing, or just wondered what it's like to grow cut flowers over a bustling metropolis, give this episode a listen. In Shop Talk with Neversink Farm @neversinkfarm we chat about new tools, old tools, how they can benefit your farm and tips to use them successfully with Conor Crickmore of Neversink Tools, which manufactures tools for farmers. In this episode of Shop Talk, we discuss how to know when seedlings in paper pots are ready for transplanting. If they are planted too soon, seedlings may not be fully rooted and can fall out of the pots during transplanting. If you wait too long, the paper pots may start to break down before they are transplanted, and roots and tops may become tangled, making transplanting difficult. We talk about how to find the sweet spot for paperpot transplanting success in this Shop Talk segment.Thanks to our collaborator on this podcast Neversink Farm. They make this podcast free to everyone with their generous support. For tools designed and made by farmers, check out www.NeversinkTools.com Articles mentioned in the interview for show notes (all are already free/public):Profile of Joanna and Bluma Flower Farm in June 2018 by Ellen Polishukhttps://growingformarket.com/articles/farmer-to-farmer-profile-bluma-flower-farm Setting goals, taking risks and prioritizing your time in an unsettled season from 2020https://growingformarket.com/articles/setting-goals-taking-risks-and-prioritizing-your-time Rooftop farming on the rise: The mechanics of farming six stories up from 2021https://growingformarket.com/articles/rooftop-farming-the-rise Connect With Guest:Website: www.blumaflowerfarm.comInstagram: @blumafarmEmail: bluma@blumaflowerfarm.com Download A FREE Magazine Issue:Go To Growing For Market Magazine: www.GrowingForMarket.com 

Straight from the Clairmont neighborhood Garden Walk, growing maven DeLayne Harmon will join us today on our podcast to tell us more about the how one earns the title “Master Gardener.”It's a happy and sad one for us today, but especially in this month, reminders of growth and regrowth are ever-present.Happy May Day to the ladies of our lives – flowers, feathers, and family.Links:https://www.mastergardenersd.org/https://clairemontonline.com/page-18602https://www.sdfarmbureau.org/san-diego-agriculture/https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/san-diego-county/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_(United_States)https://californiawaterblog.com/2023/05/07/tulare-basin-and-lake-2023-and-their-future/https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/californias-reappearing-tulare-lake-could-remain-for-two-years.htmlhttps://endextinctionsandiego.org/https://holidappy.com/quotes/31-Quotes-About-May-Month-of-Merriment Support the show

The traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, to discuss the groundcover plants you can use to create a beautiful lawn alternative of your own. About Kathy Jentz Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener magazine, based in Washington, DC. She hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast and is co-author of The Urban Garden and author of Groundcover Revolution. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What inspired you to write about groundcovers and lawn alternatives? Can you define the term groundcover? Do you consider step-ability? What zones do you cover? What benefits do groundcovers provide to our gardens? What is green mulch? How do we transition from groundcover to green mulch? Do you have favourite groundcovers? Do you need to prune or cut back any during the year? To quote your book “so many plants, so few pages.” How do we start narrowing down our choices when selecting the right groundcovers? Stepping Stones Listener questions: Is groundcover expensive? Does the groundcover get very big? What is the average height? Does planting groundcover help with erosion? If so, what is the best to plant for this issue? Doesn't groundcover attract rodents in your yard? It leaves a nice place to nest and hide. I hear the term "carpet forming" regarding groundcover. What does this mean exactly? Tips to take the next step in your gardening journey: The best selection of fruit trees and shrubs is at your local independent garden centres right now.   Trees and shrubs can be planted now, but softer herbaceous material is still too tender and should be brought in at night. Sod is available and ready for planting. Be sure not to let it dry out as it will take a few weeks to fully root and access the water in the ground below. Resources mentioned during the show Washington Gardener Twitter Feed:  @WDCGardener  Washington Gardener Instagram Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Pinterest Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Facebook Page: @WashingtonGardenerMagazine Washington Gardener Youtube: @washingtongardenermagazine Washington Gardener Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/wdcgardener/   Washington Gardener Bookshop Store: https://bookshop.org/shop/WDCgardener  Washington Gardener Podcast: GardenDC Washington Gardener TikTok: @wdcgardener  Resources mentioned during the show Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Groundcover Revolution GardenDC Podcast: Groundcovers vs. Ground Covers Down the Garden Path Podcast Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. A horticulturist and landscape designer, Matthew Dressing owns Natural Affinity Garden Design, a landscape design and garden maintenance firm servicing Toronto and the Eastern GTA. Together, they do their best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible. In their new book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and Matthew distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. It's now available on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube and Patreon.

The Wonders of Witch Hazel brightens the dormant landscape and has mysterious methods of pollinating and dispersing seeds. Plus, they are easy to grow!We chat about popular Witch Hazel hybrids, but it's the native Common or North American Witch Hazel that makes the popular astringent. And it serves as a tool for Water-Witching to detect underground water. Related Stories & Helpful Links:Wonders of Witch Hazel Witch Hazel has a home in  Point State Park, an Urban Garden in Pittsburg, PA. And is part of a lineup in a Front Lawn Alternative.    ***I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^)You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStoneEpisode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the garden of life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerAskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com

Kelli and Michael Paul are talking with urban agriculturalist Duran Chavis to hear about environmental justice and developing community green spaces. As Duron points out, some of the issues that Black communities faced before the monuments came down still persist today. After the Monuments is presented by Massey Cancer Center.Support the show: https://richmond.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelli and Michael Paul are talking with urban agriculturalist Duran Chavis to hear about environmental justice and developing community green spaces. As Duron points out, some of the issues that Black communities faced before the monuments came down still persist today. After the Monuments is presented by Massey Cancer Center.Support the show: https://richmond.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genea Slaughter is a creative mind and founder behind the small business Playwood Crafting. She creates planters/activity boxes. There are different versions, the garden version is great for giving little ones ages 2-6 their own garden space—some double as sensory boxes with different tubes for scooping the sensory items into.Genea created her own business by combining something she loves doing and marketing to see where it would go. Goldman Sachs also awarded her an opportunity to help her grow as an entrepreneur. Genea is here to tell her story of how she got started, and the doors that have opened along the way because of her spirit to say "Just do it." She's gonna give encouragement to others that might be thinking about pursuing their idea, and we talk about the feedback she's been getting on her product, even how her whole family, including her kids, helps her stay motivated and spread the word about her play children's boxes.Connect with Genea:Instagram @Playwood Crafting Thanks for listening!

In this episode I talk with Kathy Jentz about groundcovers and how they may solve many of your garden issues. We explore how to make wise selections when seeking the perfect groundcover. Kathy is a life-long gardener. She believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration and is on a mission to turn black thumbs green. Kathy's newest book Groundcover Revolution is a powerhouse of garden wisdom. She also co-authored The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty. Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine, based in Washington, DC.She also hosts the popular weekly GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named Best DC Podcast.

Promoting Biodiversity in Our Gardens and Farms. In This Podcast: Kathy Jentz started National Seed Swap Day to officially celebrate and encourage something farmers and gardeners have been doing for hundreds of years – trading seeds.  She chats with Greg about the origins of the event, what happens at a modern swap, and what the many benefits are for both new and experienced gardeners.  (HINT: It's not just about the seeds!)  Kathy provides valuable information for anyone thinking of attending or organizing a seed swap. Don't miss an episode! visit UrbanFarm.Org/blog/podcast   Kathy Jentz is editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine, based in Washington, DC.  She is also the editor of three plant society journals: the Water Garden Journal, The Azalean, and Fanfare, and she hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named Best DC Podcast.  Kathy is co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City and has a new book, Groundcover Revolution coming out soon, which is available for pre-order now on Amazon.   Her mission is to turn black thumbs green. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration.   Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/Podcast-by-episode-titles for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Kathy Jentz on National Seed Swap Day. urbanfarm.org/seedswapday

Teri Speight is back on the podcast this week. She spoke with us a few months ago about her book, The Urban Garden, which she co-authored with Kathy Jentz. Today we're chatting about her other book, Black Flora. The post Podcast: Black Flora with Teri Speight appeared first on Gardenerd.

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Host - Jon HansenIn the 1980s, Chicago's expressways were surrounded by dirt. Gateway Green stepped in to beautify the area, and 36 year later the 2nd-generation non-profit keeps picking up steam ... and millions of pound of garbage. 

Zofi Sanders describes her work as a leader for global non-profit The Urban Garden Initiative, and talks community, creativity and youth voices.    Apply to be a TUGI ambassador here!

Get the featured cocktail recipe:   Looking for the best cocktail to accompany you while you listen. Then head over to our library of libations for the right recipe to get you in the mood. Don't forget to follow, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! The Designated Drinker Show is produced by Missing Link—a podcast media company that is dedicated to connecting people to intelligent, engaging and informative content.  Also in the Missing Link line-up of podcasts, is Rodger That—a podcast dedicated to guiding you through the haze of dementia led by skilled caregivers, Bobbi and Mike Carducci.  Now, if you are looking for a whole new way to enjoy the theatre, check out Between Acts—an immersive audio theatre podcast experience. Each episode takes you on a spellbinding journey through the works of newfound playwrights—from dramas to comedies and everything in between.

Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.  In today's episode  - I'm going to tell you how you can get vegetables without going to the supermarket. And I'm not talking about magic :) - In the second part, you will learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules.   Are you a new listener? I recommend that you get my free video course at speakenglishpodcast.com. You will learn how to acquire more vocabulary, how to learn grammar but without memorizing anything, how to learn deeply, how to speak automatically and how to maintain yourself motivated in the long run. Very well. Let's start! Some things only happen in cities. Interesting things. One of them is urban gardens,   If you have an urban garden, you can grow your own veggies if you live in a city.  I'm talking about tomatoes, celery, broccoli, etc. It is an exciting option if you do not want to buy them directly from the supermarket or if you want to make sure that the vegetables are pesticides free. Urban gardens appeared as a fad, but the truth is that they are consolidating in many cities. A good phrase to use in this case is: "they are here to stay". That is, it is not just a fad. Where can we find these gardens? Locations vary. For example, there are large gardens in the suburbs of many cities. These are family gardens that produce all kinds of veggies.   We can also find urban garden projects in schools, where they have an educational function. I find it very helpful for children to understand that tomatoes are not "manufactured" in the supermarket but rather grown in the soil. On the other hand, many apartments have a terrace, and people have some vegetables in small earthen containers. Some take advantage of the rooftop. There is usually quite a lot of space available. I guess in general you can save money, but it's easy to overspend. You need tools, fertilizers, seeds, substrates... and a lot of patience. In any case, it's an outdoor hobby that is usually rewarding. However, there are some disadvantages. The most important is that the contamination affects the plants. All contaminating particles fall on the surfaces. Many of them are metals such as lead, mercury, or cadmium. And I don't believe anyone likes the idea of eating a tomato with these kinds of metals in it.   Then there is the expense of the water, which can be significant. Nowadays, the water bill can go up quite a bit because there are more and more taxes.   So... Would you like to have an urban garden? If you already have one, you can tell me about it in the comments section. Before I move on to the next section, go and get the transcript of this episode at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks.

Ellen and C.L. talk about a common insect that causes damage in many vegetable gardens: flea beetles. Next they address questions and issues that arise when houseplants have been put outside for the summer, review an inspiring new book, and answer Ryan's question about possible ground cover crops for weed suppression in flower farms. :28 Plant Noob: Flea beetles   7:37  Eat/Drink/Grow:  So your houseplants are out for Summer Camp 18:12 Book Review:  The Urban Garden 22:12  Love Letters and Questions: From Ryan about weed control in a flower farm.