Here on the podcast, we've talked about the effect of glyphosate (aka Round-Up) on the soil, but what about humans? Dr. Chadi Nabhan, who is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, has first hand experience in this field as he was called in to be an expert witness in Monsanto trials in 2018 and 2019. Buckle up! This is a behind-the-scenes look like none other. Podcast Episode Highlights Dr. ...Continue Reading
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Season 12: Episode 8: The Un-Formula for a Sustainable Homestead
One of the most common questions I get is "how do I design the perfect homestead layout?" The bad news? There isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. The good news? Once you understand a handful of concepts, you'll have the tools to know what your unique site needs to thrive. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Angela Ferraro-Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead for this enlightening and inspiring conversation into permaculture, ...Continue Reading
Season 12: Episode 7: A Year of No Garbage… (Really!)
What does trash have to do with homesteading? Well, everything. As we progress on our old-fashioned journeys, it quickly becomes apparent that everything is connected-- our food, our health, and our environments. And trash, specifically plastic, is a huge issue. However, once again, and old-fashioned mindset is the answer to this very modern problem. In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by internationally published ...Continue Reading
Why Good Potting Soil is Important (and the Story of My Dead Tomato Seedlings)
Last spring, I couldn't get my tomato seedlings to grow. I tried everything. After using multiple different seeds and seed companies, trying different pots, changing the lighting, watering differently, and even replanting everything, I threw up my hands in despair. Maybe I just wouldn't be growing tomatoes for the year... But then I thought of the one variable that I hadn't considered before: the potting soil. Later into ...Continue Reading
Season 10: Episode 13: When Fertilizer Turns Toxic with Julie Lay
In this podcast episode, I'm uncovering the toxic story behind what folks want us to think is a harmless fertilizer. I'm talking with Julie Lay. Julie has a BS in Animal Science from Auburn University and until 2020 spent her entire career working in the food safety industry, which you could argue she’s still doing, but in a very different way, today. Podcast Episode Highlights What is bio-sludge? Why did Julie get so ...Continue Reading