The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained: Recent Episodes
Lady Farmer
Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother & daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.
Our guest today on this week's episode is Julie Brams — an earth-centered psychotherapist, certified forest therapy guide, meditation teacher, and the author of The Nature-Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves. Julie states that her work is in helping restore the human mind to its rightful place within the living world. She is also co-founder of Elemental, an earth-centered learning community helping participants heal the division between humans and the rest of nature. This is a rich, unhurried conversation — the kind you might want to take on a walk, or sit with under a tree. We hope it meets you right where you are.
In This Episode Julie's path from 34 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist into earth-centered psychotherapy and forest therapy guiding * Why she moved away from the term "ecopsychology" to "earth-centered" and "re-rooting." * The idea of "the rest of nature" — and how this small language shift addresses the human/nature divide * How Western civilization's model of extraction and domination differs from cultures built on kinship and reciprocity * The historical roots of mind/body/earth separation — from ancient Greek philosophy through Descartes and the Enlightenment * Why our bodies "cannot be separate from Earth" — from the air we exchange with plants to the physiological toll of space travel * Gloria Steinem's phrase "linked, not ranked" as an alternative to hierarchy * The story of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight and the moment it reshaped Julie's thinking about sustainability * What forest therapy actually looks like in practice — and Julie's own humbling first encounter with a tree * A story about a jumping spider that became an unexpected lesson in love versus ownership * Reflections on grief, reciprocity, and the idea that the more-than-human world may be missing us as much as we miss it * Language, indigenous wisdom, and the book Sand Talk* as a guide to non-divisive ways of thinking * Why unlearning this division is, in Julie's words, "a group effort"
Resources & Links Mentioned The Nature-Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves by Julie Brams (2026 Nautilus Gold Award winner) * Elemental, the Earth-Centered Learning Community co-founded by Julie Brams * The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, where Julie was certified as a guide * The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight by Thom Hartmann * Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert * Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta * Paul Hawken, author of Carbon: The Book of Life*— referenced from a past Good Dirt conversation * EcoCiv, an organization promoting earth-centered culture and economy
A Note From MaryIf this conversation stirred something in you — a longing, a memory, a small ache of recognition — we'd love to hear about it. Send us a note or leave us a voicemail. And if you try Julie's simple invitation this week (find a tree, sit with it for twenty minutes, see what happens), tell us how it goes.
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This episode initially aired on June 19th, 2021
We have a special bonus episode for you this week in celebration of our newest national holiday-- Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration into the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s complex folklore and origins. Tony takes us back in time to examine how this monumental declaration of freedom spread in a variety of ways depending on the geographic, economic and social landscape of the time.
Mary, Emma and Tony pause to reflect upon what freedom means and looks like in the modern era and why society continues to resist a hard look at injustice. Tony points to how altering behavior can feel like giving up our own freedoms and comforts and reminds us that the fair trade movement has deeply historic roots. He also reflects upon the transition from enslavement to the tenant farming system and points to how that system affects us still today. The trio grapples with some hard truths about freedom itself and acknowledges the work still left to be done.
Tony shares how he celebrates Juneteenth at Button Farm and rejoices in community as he reflects upon the precious ability to gather and take new found enthusiasm into the world.
Let’s get into the episode:
1:30 - Emma introduces this week’s special episode
3:00 - Tony Cohen on the history of Juneteenth
15:00 - The transition into freedom
20:00 - The shift to “waged” labor and the evolution of slavery
28:00 - Fair trade
31:00 - Local emancipation
41:00 - Celebrating Juneteenth
42:30 - The happenings at Button Farm
48:00 - Creating Community
Things Mentioned:
- Button Farm
- Oprah’s visit
- The Menare Foundation
- HipCamp - Camp at Button Farm
- Anthony Cohen
- The Good Dirt - Episode 31
- The AG Reserve - Montgomery County
- The Underground railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland: A history and driving guide
- Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday
- Lift Every Voice and Sing
- DC Emancipation Day
- Montgomery County Historical Society
- 13th Amendment
- 14th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
Stay in touch & keep the conversation going:
Have thoughts on this episode? A question for Mary and Emma? We'd love to hear from you — send us a message at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 443-459-1950. Tell us what the good dirt means to you.
And stay tuned — Jill and Mary and Emma have so much more to explore together. Part Two is coming.
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Jill Demers is the founder of ReWild Ranch in Montana, a one-of-a-kind regenerative farm, wellness destination, and educational space, rooted in the one question she's been asking for over two decades: Why are Americans so disconnected from their food — and at what cost? As a regenerative farmer and certified nutrition therapy practitioner, Jill has built ReWild as an answer to that question — a place where the farm is the center point, and guests leave changed in ways that they will never forget.
This conversation is rich, wide-ranging, and deeply resonant with everything Lady Farmer stands for. It's also the kind of talk that makes you want to go outside and put your hands in the dirt.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Mary's return to growing her own vegetables — tomatoes, seeds, and all — as she and Emma transition away from their longtime CSA
- Emma's reflections on joining a new CSA and what food rhythms look like in a young family
- Jill's origin story: childhood memories of fresh-shucked corn, a lifelong obsession with food and ecology, and graduate school research on the Dust Bowl
- What ReWild Ranch is — a regenerative farm, glamping destination, and women's retreat space in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana
- The three ways guests can experience ReWild, from passive glamping to immersive hands-on workshops and women's retreats
- How Jill's son Alder's autism diagnosis became the catalyst for her deep dive into nutrition therapy — and how dietary and lifestyle changes led to the eventual loss of his clinical diagnosis
- The Dust Bowl: what caused it, what it revealed about soil health and industrial agriculture, and why Jill argues we may be living through something even more catastrophic today
- Glyphosate, the gut microbiome, and the parallel between soil health and human health
- The "60 harvests" statistic — where it comes from and what it means for the future of food
- Why Jill believes feeding the world is not America's job — and what a "checkerboard" model of small-scale agriculture could look like instead
- The concept of "accidental education" and why ReWild is designed to connect people to food, nature, and each other in ways they can't unlearn
- Wendell Berry, John Steinbeck, and the long literary tradition of writing about humanity's relationship with the land
- The genuine constraints of local, seasonal eating vs the cultural reality of a food system that allows almost limitless food choices — and how to navigate that without guilt or rigidity
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- ReWild Ranch — Jill's regenerative farm, glamping, and retreat space in Montana
- Kiss the Ground — documentary film on regenerative agriculture and soil health
- The Nature-Embedded Mind by Julia Plevin — mentioned by Mary; a psychotherapist's exploration of humanity's innate connection to nature
- Zach Bush, MD — physician and researcher who speaks extensively on the shikimate pathway and glyphosate's effects on the microbiome
- Wendell Berry — essayist and farmer whose writing on agriculture and community Mary has been revisiting
- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck — Jill's graduate thesis subject; discussed as an early work of ecological criticism
- My Story as Told by Water by David James Duncan — mentioned by Jill as a formative read
Stay in touch & keep the conversation going:
Have thoughts on this episode? A question for Mary and Emma? We'd love to hear from you — send us a message at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 443-459-1950. Tell us what the good dirt means to you.
And stay tuned — Jill and Mary and Emma have so much more to explore together. Part Two is coming.
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer. The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.
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- Wendy Gray
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This week, in honor of International Compost Awareness Week, we're joined by Ben Parry, CEO of Compost Crew — a small but mighty business in the DC metropolitan area helping thousands of households and businesses turn their food waste into something good for the soil. Ben's story is a quiet revolution in itself: a journey from renewable energy to regenerative soil, from powering the grid to feeding the ground beneath our feet.
In this conversation, we dig into how composting is transforming what we throw away into a vital resource, the very real challenges of scaling community-based systems, and what it takes at the household, neighborhood, and policy level to shift our cultural relationship with food waste. Ben shares Compost Crew's growth from a small food-scrap hauler with a handful of customers to a regional force serving thousands of homes, the partnerships with local farms that bring composting full circle, and his vision for a future where dropping your food scraps into a compost bin is as ordinary as not littering on the highway.
It's a hopeful, grounded conversation about the patient work of building better systems one bucket, one alley, one farm at a time.
Main topics covered:* The evolution of composting in the Washington, DC metro area * The role of systemic infrastructure and community engagement in waste recycling * Strategies to overcome perceived barriers to food scrap composting * The importance of local, transparent food systems and grassroots momentum * Future developments in composting technology and policy
In this episode:* Ben introduces Compost Crew and its mission to keep food waste out of the landfill * The story of DC's curbside composting pilot and the ambitious plans to expand it citywide * Why systemic infrastructure and visibility matter when it comes to building participation * How social perception, education, and regulation shape compost adoption * The Compost Outpost model — bringing composting to local farms like One Acre Farm in Dickerson, MD * The ripple effects of crises like COVID-19 and global conflicts on recycling supply chains and the case for local self-reliance * The cultural shift needed to treat composting as everyday normalcy — much like the "Don't Be a Litterbug" campaigns of decades past * Future opportunities: composting in schools, hospitals, and wedding venues
Resources & Links Mentioned: Compost Crew — Ben's company, serving the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region * Compost Outpost at One Acre Farm — The farm partnership model bringing composting full circle * BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) — How to identify certified compostable bags and packaging * The Energy Switch* by Peter Kelly-Detwiler — The book that shaped Ben's understanding of energy and resource transformation * Montgomery County Food Scraps Recycling — Local food scraps recycling programs and resources * Keep America Beautiful & "Don't Be a Litterbug" — The cultural campaign Ben references as a model for shifting norms
Connect with Compost Crew:* @_compostcrew
Listen, Subscribe & ShareIf this episode stirred something in you, share it with a friend who's curious about composting — or who's still on the fence about that bucket on the counter. We'd love to hear your own composting story: email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or call our voicemail line at 443-459-1950 and tell us what the good dirt means to you. Your voice might just end up on a future episode.
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Spring has a way of pulling us back to the soil — and this season, Mary sat down with someone who has made the health of the soil and the well being of the pollinators and wildlife in her local ecosystem her first priority. Melanie Cutillo is the self-described Plant Wrangler in Chief at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm in Mexico, New York, a backyard nursery nestled just east of Lake Ontario, where she grows native and wildflower plants entirely without plastic, peat, or synthetic inputs of any kind.
It was a cold January morning walk to the mailbox and a chance encounter with a dried circle of New England aster in the snow that sent Melanie on a quest to grow native plants. The result is a farm, a philosophy, and a way of tending the earth that she calls "Earth First Gardening."
This conversation is for every gardener who has ever come home from the nursery with a carload of beauty and a pile of plastic waste—wondering if there's a better way.
Melanie and Mary talk about what it really means to be not just a gardener, but a guardian of the earth’s abundance. Whether you have many acres or simply a front porch, a city window or a community garden plot, this episode will remind you that what matters is how we tend to the land we have.
In this episode, Mary and Melanie talk about:
- What makes Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm different from a conventional nursery — small scale, field-grown plants, zero plastic, and a focus on local ecotype native species
- The January morning that started it all: a circle of New England aster in the snow and a pair of tracks that changed everything
- Why Melanie ditched plastic entirely — and how a 10-by-25-foot barn full of collected pots finally pushed her over the edge
- The alternatives she found and invented: soil blocking, wool pots, burlap wrapping, and growing in native soil without bagged amendments or peat
- Why avoiding peat matters and what's lost when we use it: carbon sequestration, living soil, and a non-renewable resource extracted from ancient bogs
- The difference between a native plant and a nativar — and why it matters enormously to the pollinators and wildlife that depend on them
- How to ask better questions at your local nursery: Where does the seed come from? Can I bring back my plastic pots? Do you grow from seed on site?
- The concept of "tending" — and why you don't need land to do it. A street tree, a park path, a porch container can all be a place of care and relationship
- Native hydrangeas, dahlias, echinacea, monarda, jewel weed, sweetgrass, and tulsi — stories of plant relationships that illuminate the beauty and intelligence of the natural world
- Melanie's best tip for gardeners: make your seed list in July, at the height of the season, when you can see clearly what you have and what you truly need — then recycle the January catalog
- The new paradigm: from consumer to guardian, from transaction to relationship, from gardener to grower of community
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm — Melanie's website, where you can also find wool pots for sale
- Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm on YouTube: youtube.com/lazydirtwildflowerfarm
- Melanie's Substack: So Wild Garden — behind-the-scenes of growing a four-acre habitat garden
- Garden Circles — Melanie's monthly Zoom gathering for gardeners; third Tuesdays at 6:30pm, with in-person farm gatherings during the growing season (find the link on her website)
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- The Wild Seed Project — native seed sourcing
- Ernst Seeds — native seed supplier
- Blossom and Branch Farm / Brianna Groh — inspiration for Melanie's no-till, native-soil approach
- Mount Cuba Center — research on native plants and their relationship to wildlife
- Mary Reynolds, previous Good Dirt guest, on the shift from "gardener" to "guardian"
- Wool Pots — available on Melanie's website; made in Britain from wool that would otherwise be discarded
We'd love to hear from you!
Has this episode inspired you to try something different in your garden this season — a native plant, a plastic-free swap, or a new relationship with a tree on your street? We'd love to know. Send us an email at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 443-459-1950. Tell us what you're tending this spring.
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer. The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.
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- Wendy Gray
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What happens when a listener writes in with the very questions your community is wrestling with? You invite her on the show.
Emily Hillman has spent 14 years in the fashion industry — from the artisan workrooms of Midtown Manhattan to the fast fashion corporate world. After purchasing a 19th-century farmhouse in rural New Jersey and becoming a mother, she found that her priorities had quietly shifted. Finding herself at a crossroads, Emily reached out to Mary and Emma, not looking for all the answers so much as a grounded, honest conversation. .
This is The Good Dirt's first interview back after a hiatus. Here we’re talking about the real tension so many of us feel: I want to live more simply, more slowly, more intentionally — but how do I actually do that in the life I'm already living?
If you've ever felt the push and pull between the values you hold and the demands of the world you live in, this episode will speak to you.
In this episode, we cover:
- Emily's journey from Vermont roots to New York City fashion workrooms — and what she learned firsthand about the difference between artisan craftsmanship and fast fashion production
- The "painful catch-22" of slow living: wanting a simpler life that costs money, while earning less because you're stepping back from the corporate grind
- Why removing moral judgment from your daily purchasing decisions can actually free you to make more sustainable choices
- Practical, accessible approaches to buying secondhand clothing for kids (and why our audience is already well ahead of the curve)
- The economics of slow food: buying in bulk, finding local sources, joining a CSA, and why embracing constraints actually sparks creativity
- Composting as one of the most powerful individual acts for the planet — and tips for making it work even in bear country
- How small, cumulative changes add up — and why you're probably further along than you think
- Book recommendations: Redefining Rich by Shannon Hayes, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, and Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass series
- The concept of "blue sky thinking" — letting yourself imagine the life you want before the budget anxiety kicks in
- Reconnecting with nature and the seasons as a compass for finding your authentic calling
Books & Resources Mentioned:
- Redefining Rich by Shannon Hayes — [listen to our interview with Shannon here]
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
- You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
- Fibershed — a network for regional fiber systems and slow fashion
- Local Harvest (for finding CSAs near you): localharvest.org
Want to chat with us? If Emily's story resonates with you — if you're somewhere in the middle of this same journey — we'd love to hear from you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 443-459-1950.
And if you're interested in joining our free, casual Slow Living Through the Seasons cohort, reach out to mary@ladyfarmer.com for the signup link.
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🌻 About Lady Farmer:
- Subscribe to The ALMANAC, a Lady Farmer Newsletter & Community
- Visit Our Website
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer. The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.
🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:
- Wendy Gray
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Mary and Emma return to the podcast after over a six-month hiatus, reflecting on the evolution of Lady Farmer as a brand and their own experiences within it. They discuss how the cultural context around sustainability has shifted, how they don't want to present themselves as experts or frame sustainability in moral terms, and how systemic forces limit individual impact even as daily habits still matter. They aim to focus more on finding meaning, creativity, and defining “the good life". They share personal updates (babies! work! gardening!) and discuss plans for how they want to continue to unfold into The Good Dirt and the Lady Farmer project.
00:00 Welcome Back Check In
01:11 Meet Mary And Emma
02:12 Lady Farmer Origin Story
04:16 Slow Living Then And Now
08:17 Beyond Individual Responsibility
10:37 Morality Free Sustainability
13:24 Decluttering And Landfill Guilt
15:34 Meaning Emotions And The Good Life
17:16 Creativity Work And Money
19:52 Grandma Life And Restorative Gardening
21:13 Reopening The Marketplace
25:52 Listener Requests And Wrap Up
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In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, Emma and Mary welcome back Janna Hockenjos, founder of We Are Earth Friends, an environmental education organization designed for children ages 3-8. Jana discusses the program’s impact on young learners' understanding of the interconnectedness of all of life on our planet and provides an update on the progress and expansion of the program. She also offers insights from the suburban food forest project. that she and her husband have been cultivating over the last few years.
In addition, Emma and Mary make the announcement that the podcast will take a sabbatical until next year to allow time for rest and the development of new ideas. In the meantime, they will be continuing with articles, ideas and inspiration in The ALMANAC, the online newsletter and community of Lady Farmer. See the Substack link below!
00:00 Reflecting on Slow Living Amidst Chaos
00:30 Embracing the Present Moment
01:35 Nature's Simple Joys
02:27 Recording Together and Taking a Sabbatical
04:10 Podcast Evolution and Future Plans
08:13 Introducing Jana and Earth Friends
12:25 Jana's Journey and Environmental Education
15:19 Earth Friends Curriculum and Impact
32:14 Making Environmental Education Accessible
36:33 Challenges in Implementing Earth Friends in Schools
37:04 Making Earth Friends Accessible to All
38:57 Homeschool Groups and Marketing Strategies
41:22 The Importance of Patience and Letting Go
42:00 Personal Reflections and Yoga Insights
51:23 Suburban Food Forest Project
54:09 The Healing Power of Growing Your Own Food
01:06:03 The Significance of Good Soil
01:10:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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🌻 About Lady Farmer:
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.
The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.
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• Wendy Gray
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This episode was originally published on August 18th, 2023
In this episode we're talking to Leah Webb, author of The Seven Step Homestead about how to turn any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants and medicinal herbs. A mother of two children with unique medical needs, Leah utilizes food grown in her own backyard garden as an important part of her children's integrative care. She sees herself as a solutions-based Family Food and Garden Coach, with a goal of guiding families in making small yet impactful steps towards sourcing their own nutrition and achieving long term dietary, cooking, and gardening goals. She is also the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. In this conversation, we delve into the challenges and benefits of growing and preparing nutrient dense food, and the practicalities of creating your own microfarm in the space you already have. If you are one of many with a goal to connect with the land and create more independence from the industrial food system, Leah can guide you through, step-by-step.
Topics Discussed
• A Stormy Week in the DC Area
• Leah's Background in Nutrition Education and Her Path to Creating a Microfarm in her own Backyard.
• Being a Mom to Kids with Unique Medical Needs and the Role of Gardening and Home Grown Food in their Integrative Care.
• Learning the Basics of Gardening for Food
• Eating Home Grown Vegetables
• Food Preservation
• Convenience Foods
• Priorities & Food
• Investing in Homesteading
• Start Small for the Long Haul
• Which Plants to Start With
• Planting Charts
• Using, Measuring, and Creating Compost
• The Difference Between Homesteading and Gardening
• Homesteading , Self Sufficiency and Community
• Finding an Alternative to the Industrial Food Industry
• Consumer Awareness of Food
• Regenerative Growing Practices
Episode Resources:
•"The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet" by Leah Webb
•"The Seven-Step Homestead: A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams" by Leah Webb
•Listen to The Good Dirt Reclaiming Our Food from Field to Kitchen with CSA Farmer Mo Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard
Connect with Leah Webb:
• Website: https://www.leahmwebb.com/
• Instagram @leah_m_webb https://www.instagram.com/leah_m_webb/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahMWebbWellness/
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
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In this episode, Madison Murphy Barney, a two-Spirit Hoopa and Shoshone sister, author, doula, and public health storyteller, discusses the significance of the two-Spirit identity, historical roles, and the importance of maintaining cultural traditions. Madison delves into personal experiences growing up in North Dakota, the impact of indigenous boarding schools, and the generational transmission of pride and cultural knowledge. She also talks about the nature of stewardship, reconnecting with one's ancestry, and practical ways to slow down and embrace a more connected, mindful lifestyle. Highlighting the importance of personal and collective healing, Madison's insights offer deep wisdom and helpful guidance on how to engage with land, personal identity, and community.
00:00 Introduction to Madison Murphy Barney
04:01 Understanding Two-Spirit Identity
05:11 Historical Context and Personal Background
07:35 Family Heritage and Cultural Pride
11:17 Impact of Residential Schools
14:55 Journey to Vermont and Community Building
18:22 Stewarding the Land and Personal Growth
21:59 The Role of Humans in Healing the Earth
23:40 Madison's Upcoming Book and Its Themes
25:33 Final Reflections on Connection and Responsibility
30:44 Exploring the Concept of 'Away'
30:55 Connecting with Our Own Medicine
34:42 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Ancestral Wisdom
39:36 Astrology and Past Lives
43:20 Navigating Challenging Times on Earth
47:04 The Importance of Slowing Down
50:46 Offerings and Final Thoughts
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🌻 About Lady Farmer:
- Subscribe to The ALMANAC, a Lady Farmer Newsletter & Community
- Visit Our Website
- Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram
- Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!
Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.
The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.
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• Wendy Gray
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This is an ENCORE EPISODE, originally published on August 5, 2022
In this episode, Mary and Emma are talking to Julia Skinner of Root: Historic Food for the Modern World. Root was born from Julia's deep love for community and a belief in the power of food to tell stories, connect us to place and to each other, and to build a bridge to the past.
Julia's work is all about food, history, food stories, where it comes from and the people behind it. She loves fostering connections with other people and with the earth around us. Julia is especially interested in learning and teaching about fermentation, demonstrating to people the ease and accessibility of preparing delicious and healthy food using this ancient and powerful food preservation technique.
Topics Covered:
- Exploring historic cookbooks
- Julia’s discovery of historical cooking traditions
- Types of fermentation she has explored
- How to start fermenting
- The growing popularity of traditional foods
- Shifting food interests during the pandemic
- Food Access
- Milk Kefir
- Food as medicine
Resources Mentioned:
- Julia's website--Root Kitchens
- Our Fermented Lives. by Julia Skinner
- The English Housewife by Gervase Markham
- The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz
- Free99Fridge, Atlanta
- Umi Feeds
- Goodr
- Sowans Celtic Porridge
- The Fermentation School
- Son-Mat --(Korean) Hand taste, the unique quality and taste food has from an individual's touch, care, and experience; the way food tastes different when made by different people, often used to describe the taste of mom's cooking.
Connect with Julia:
- Root Kitchens Website: https://root-kitchens.com/
- @rootkitchens on Instagram
- Julia's Books, Classes and Courses
- Root Kitchens Newsletter on Substack
About Lady Farmer:
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In this episode, Mary is talking with Eve Schaub, an internationally published author and humorist. Known for her year-long experiments, such as 'Year of No Sugar' and 'Year of No Clutter,' Eve’s latest endeavor is 'The Year of the Dress,' where she attempts to grow, harvest, spin, and weave flax into a wearable linen dress in her backyard. The conversation covers the challenges of growing flax, the environmental impact of fast fashion, and the importance of community and sustainability in textile production. Listen to Eve’s inspiring journey towards slow living and sustainable crafting, and learn about resources such as Fibershed and the Pennsylvania Flax Project that support local textile production.
00:00 Introduction to Big Ideas and Projects
00:33 Guest Introduction: Eve Shaw
01:07 Personal Projects and Sustainable Gardening
04:30 Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
05:52 Eve Shaw's Year-Long Experiments
08:02 The Year of the Dress: Growing a Linen Dress
11:42 Challenges and Inspirations in Sustainable Fashion
21:32 Community and Resources for Flax Growing
29:18 Overcoming Initial Challenges in Sustainable Clothing
32:10 The Thrill of Thrift Shopping
35:06 The Spirituality of Handmade Items
37:02 Starting the Flax Growing Journey
41:05 Learning and Experimenting with Flax
46:15 Community and Resources for Sustainable Living
RESOURCES:
Eve O Schaub Website and Books
Cindy Conner, Homegrown Flax and Cotton Website and Book
Fibershed
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum
PA Flax Project
Chesapeake Fibershed
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This is an ENCORE EPISODE, originally published on July 7, 2023
In this episode, Emma and Mary sit down to talk to Smruti Aravind, who oversees fundraising, donor communications, and grants at the Story of Stuff Project. Smruti brings over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on digital storytelling and network-building to drive systemic change. Prior to joining the Story of Stuff, she led communications at Faith in Action East Bay, a federation of the largest faith-based organizing network in the U.S. Smruti shares about her work and her perspective on creating meaningful social impact, as well as the campaign work that Story of Stuff is doing in order to create policy change. She introduces the Bottle Bill project as well as the Reuse Revolution, and why burning plastic is not the solution that you may believe it to be. Smruti also touches on what other countries are doing to deal with their waste, the impact on The Global South, and how we can all flex our citizen muscles and advocate for plastic reduction laws to be codified.
Topics Discussed
•Smruti's Work in the Nonprofit Sector
•How the Story of Stuff Came to Be
•Using the Power of Media to Influence Policy Change
•Content Creation & Advocacy
•The Story of Microbeads & The Story of Plastic
•Founder Annie Leonard's Inspiration for the Documentary
•Increasing BIPOC Voices in the Search of a Solution
•Systems Thinking for the General Public
•The Break Free From Plastic Movement Treaty
•How Millennials and Gender Z Approach Environmental Activism
•Shifting From Individual Responsibility to Systemic Change
•Real Solutions vs. False Solutions
•The Great Pacific Plastic Patch
•Why Burning Plastic & Buying Plastic Clothes Doesn't Work
•Stopping the Tap with Campaign Work: The Bottle Bill & The Reuse Revolution
•What Other Countries Are Doing
•The Impact of Waste on the Global South
•Flexing Our Citizen Muscles
•What Corporations are Able to Change
•Moving to Florida & the Way that Different States Handle Plastic Waste
•Cloth Diapers
•Slow Living in a Big City
•The Impact of the Individual
Episode Resources:
•Watch The Story of Stuff Documentary
•The California Plastic Incinerator
Connect with Smruti Aravind:
•Website: https://www.storyofstuff.org/blog/people/smruti-aravind/
•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/storyofstuffproject
•Instagram: @storyofstuff https://instagram.com/storyofstuff/
•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyofstuff
•Links: https://linktr.ee/storyofstuff
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In this episode, Dr. Bill Schindler discusses the impact of modern diets on health and the importance of ancestral dietary practices. He shares the journey of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant dedicated to using ancestral approaches to make nutritious and sustainable food accessible, and his family's personal evolution in food preparation and consumption. Dr. Schindler also highlights the significance of seasonal eating, shares fascinating stories from his global travels to learn traditional food practices, and provides practical advice for people looking to improve their health and relationship with food. He emphasizes the necessity of flexibility in diets, understanding cultural and emotional connections to food, and making small, manageable shifts towards more nourishing eating habits.
00:00 The Best Diet Myth
00:27 Seasonal Eating Made Easy
04:34 Introducing Dr. Bill Schindler
07:19 Understanding Ancestral Foods
17:52 The Impact of Technological Revolutions on Diet
18:37 The Cold Chain Revolution
26:02 Personal Journey and Aha Moments
43:31 The Birth of the Sourdough Bread Company
49:11 The Reluctant Restaurant Owners
50:25 Struggles of Homemade Nourishment
52:26 Community and Outreach
53:52 The Food Lab and Educational Programs
55:31 Documenting Indigenous Food Practices
57:56 Traditional Cheese Making in Norway
01:01:34 Exploring Manioc Processing in the Amazon
01:04:38 Adventures in Kenya: The Ash Yogurt Story
01:14:35 Embracing Slow Living and Health Tracking
01:17:52 The Philosophy of Good Dirt
01:19:15 Advice for the Average Family
01:26:33 Celebrating Birthdays with Healthy Desserts
01:30:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources:
Bill Schindler's Website modernstoneage.com
Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health by Dr. Bill Schindler
Fire the Spark that Ignited Human Evolution by Francis D Burton
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race by Jared Diamond
The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Faero
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This is an ENCORE EPISODE, originally published on July 9, 2021
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma dive deep into the world of plastic consumption and waste management with Lauren Olson, a Zero Waste Manager at World Centric, exploring the world of compostables and the use of plastic in our daily lives. The discussion covers several aspects of the topic, including the difficulties of “zero-waste," how plastic sneaks into our homes even when we are consciously trying to avoid it, and all the ways in which existing systems make it difficult to create true sustainability in our homes.
Lauren explains the science behind bioplastics, as well as the difference between industrial vs home compostables. She also shares how to determine genuinely compostable products and helps us imagine a cradle to cradle world where waste equals food for the earth, and not the other way around!
Mary and Emma ask the vital questions, what can we do to work through this monumentally large plastic problem, and is it really possible to achieve the ultimate goal of a zero-waste economy? Lauren gives practical tips for individual action, while encouraging all of us to use our voices as paying consumers to demand change from the top down.
1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about plastic problem solving!
10:30 - World Centric
Let’s get into the episode:
11:30 - Introducing Lauren & the world of World Centric
16:30 - Is zero waste really achievable?
22:00 - Bioplastics
30:00 - Landfills as coffins for waste
35:00 - What can we do?
36:00 - Greenwashing
43:00 - Facing this massive issue
50:00 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you?
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Things Mentioned:
- World Centric
- The Ecology Center
- Nature Works
- Polystyrene
- BPI
- Compost Manufacturers Alliance (CAM)
- ASTM 6400 or 6868
- Findacomposter.com
- World Centric’s Giving Program
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In this episode, Corinna Wood, a visionary teacher of women's wisdom, discusses her thirty year career with herbalism, teaching, and community building--all while embracing an earth-based, woman-centered approach to women's inner growth and healing. Corinna reflects on her early influences in herbal medicine and wise woman ways, her experiences founding the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, her contributions to herbal medicine through Red Moon Herbs and her current work supporting women on their own healing journeys.
00:00 Introduction to Radical Self-Care
00:30 Catching Up with Emma
01:13 The Evolution of Air Conditioning
03:08 Reflecting on Hot Summers
05:32 The Impact of Climate Change
05:57 The History of Freezers and Ice
08:20 Appreciating Agricultural Workers
08:56 Introducing Corinna Wood
10:31 Corinna's Journey into Herbal Medicine
17:12 Founding the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference
23:09 Memorable Moments at the Conference
27:15 The Wise Woman Needs Wheel
29:14 Teaching Tools for Inner Growth
30:04 Introduction to the Wise Woman Needs Wheel
31:55 Seasonal Needs and Human Connection
38:30 Rituals and Herbal Practices
42:59 The Journey of Red Moon Herbs
47:29 Current Programs and Teachings
51:13 Addressing the 'Not Enough' Belief
55:18 Healing Through Earth-Based Practices
01:00:57 Embracing Slow Living and Cycles
01:06:17 Final Thoughts and Resources
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This episode was originally published on June 23, 2023
Meet Maria Rodale, an author and advocate for organic regenerative farming. An explorer in search of the mysteries of the universe, Maria is the author of "Love Nature Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden", "Organic Manifesto", "Scratch", and is the author of a children's book series called written by the under the pen name "Mrs. Peanuckle". Her book "Love Nature Magic" was featured as a part of the a recent selection for the Lady Farmer book club, so it was truly an honor to get to talk with her on The Good Dirt. Together, Mary, Emma, and Maria discuss her new book, her family legacy in the world of regenerative agriculture, as well as her evolution from a CEO to (in her own words) a “crazy gardener.” Maria is truly a voice for the power and magic of nature and a guide for all of us seeking to rekindle a meaningful connection to the earth.
Maria is the former CEO and Chairman of Rodale Inc, and has served on multiple nonprofit boards including the Rodale Institute, Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project, and the Pennsylvania Federal Reserve Advisory council. She has received awards for her lifetime of service and activism, including the National Audubon Rachel Carson Award and the United Nations Population Fund’s Award for the Health and Dignity of Woman Everywhere.
Topics Discussed
• Growing up on as 3rd Generation Farmer at the Rodale Institute
• The Farming Systems Trial
• Moving Out at 18 to Becoming CEO: Family Loss & Legacy
• The Implosion of the Publishing Industry
• Following Her Nose: How Maria Found Writing
• The Making of "Love Nature Magic"
• What is a Shamanic Journey?
• Dealing with Mugwort in Gardens
• Decolonizing Our Relationship with Nature
• A Garden's Desire to be Wild
• Why the Biggest Changes Come from a Change in Behavior
• Being Open to Hearing Nature's Message
• Changing the Future by Modeling What Could Be Over What Is
• Recovering from a Stroke
•"Regenerative" over "Sustainability"
Episode Resources:
•The Rodale Institute: 75 Years of Organic Agriculture Leadership
•"Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden"
•"Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe"
•"Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious: A Cookbook"
•Mrs. Peanuckle's Books
•Mindful Bear
•The Good Dirt: "The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardens with Mary Reynolds"
•Fried Dandelion TikTok
Connect with Maria Rodale:
• Website: https://www.mariarodale.com/
• Mrs. Peanuckle Website: https://www.mrspeanuckle.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarodale/
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This bonus episode originally aired on June 19th, 2021
We have a special bonus episode for you this week in celebration of our newest national holiday-- Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration into the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s complex folklore and origins. Tony takes us back in time to examine how this monumental declaration of freedom spread in a variety of ways depending on the geographic, economic and social landscape of the time.
Mary, Emma and Tony pause to reflect upon what freedom means and looks like in the modern era and why society continues to resist a hard look at injustice. Tony points to how altering behavior can feel like giving up our own freedoms and comforts and reminds us that the fair trade movement has deeply historic roots. He also reflects upon the transition from enslavement to the tenant farming system and points to how that system affects us still today. The trio grapples with some hard truths about freedom itself and acknowledges the work still left to be done.
Tony shares how he celebrates Juneteenth at Button Farm and rejoices in community as he reflects upon the precious ability to gather and take new found enthusiasm into the world.
Let’s get into the episode:
1:30 - Emma introduces this week’s special episode
3:00 - Tony Cohen on the history of Juneteenth
15:00 - The transition into freedom
20:00 - The shift to “waged” labor and the evolution of slavery
28:00 - Fair trade
31:00 - Local emancipation
41:00 - Celebrating Juneteenth
42:30 - The happenings at Button Farm
48:00 - Creating Community
Things Mentioned:
- Button Farm
- Oprah’s visit
- The Menare Foundation
- HipCamp - Camp at Button Farm
- Anthony Cohen
- The Good Dirt - Episode 31
- The AG Reserve - Montgomery County
- The Underground railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland: A history and driving guide
- Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday
- Lift Every Voice and Sing
- DC Emancipation Day
- Montgomery County Historical Society
- 13th Amendment
- 14th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
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· Visit Our Website
The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living
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· Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail!
Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!
Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
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This episode was originally published on June 25th, 2021
This week, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with photographer, chef, cookbook author, educator and entrepreneur turned homesteader, Eva Kosmas Flores. Eva shares her journey to the slow living lifestyle, led by an ancestral pull and deep familial ties that have guided her back to a connection with home, the garden, food, family and community. Always leading with curiosity, Eva talks about her new adventures as a homesteader and what she’s learning from the land.
Throughout the episode, Mary, Emma and Eva talk about the pursuit of the creative life and how to make it work, native species, permaculture gardening and the complexity of our forest ecosystems. They also discuss their sustainable home projects, creating beautiful and enduring interiors, and the complicated decisions involved in the process. Eva reminds us that real life is an intersection of all the things we love, and we have permission to pursue all the parts of ourselves.
1:25 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk berries!
5:00 - Eva Kosmas Flores
Let’s get into the episode:
6:20 - Eva introduces herself
15:50 - Finding and creating a homestead
21:00 - Forestry and restoring the soil
22:30 - The importance of native species
29:00 - Breaking ground
33:00 - A sustainable home
39:30 - Timeless, natural interiors
52:00 - Loving lots of things
57:30 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you?
Things Mentioned:
- Eva Kosmas Flores
- Adventures In Cooking
- First We Eat
- https://www.firstweeat.co
- Adventures in Chicken
- The Hidden Life of Trees
- The National Scenic Area
- Simplicity by Nancy Braithwaite
- The Nature of Home by Jeffery Dungan
- Braiding Sweetgrass
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In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, we delve into the profound connections between spirituality, ecology, and our natural world with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross, co-authors of 'Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees.' The discussion explores how trees can teach us about relationships, gratitude, reciprocity, and resilience. The authors share personal experiences and practices for deepening our connection to nature and discuss the importance of understanding and preserving our natural ecosystems. They also touch on the environmental and emotional impacts of deforestation, the significance of native versus invasive species, and how small personal actions can contribute to ecological and spiritual wellbeing. The episode invites listeners to slow down, observe, and embrace a deeper harmony with the natural world.
00:00 Introduction to the Hidden World Beneath Our Feet
00:31 Welcoming June and Embracing Slow Living
02:49 Introducing Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross
04:17 Beth Norcross: From Politics to Spiritual Ecology
06:10 Leah Rampy: A Journey of Ecology and Spirituality
07:04 The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees Course and Book
11:58 The Importance of Connection and Kinship with Nature
19:20 Language and Reciprocity in Our Relationship with Nature
38:53 Introduction to Personal Reflections
39:52 Shifting Perspectives on Invasive Species
47:31 The Complexity of Tree Replacement
51:20 Understanding Tree Sentience
54:48 The Concept of Teacher Trees
58:50 Reflections on Slow Living
01:03:45 The Importance of Good Dirt
01:09:07 Final Thoughts and Hope for the Future
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This episode was originally published on June 2, 2022
Despite her life being as busy as ever, Bex Partridge tells us about the ways it feels full of better, more fulfilling things since she made the shift from a corporate job to working as a full-time flower farmer and floral designer. Bex is the founder of Botanical Tales, a dried flower installation business based in Devon, England, where she provides beautiful, low-waste floral designs to her community from her own garden. Since moving to Devon, her family has enjoyed being part of a close-knit community which supports local makers and growers. She encourages listeners to trust the process as they seek to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle, and to remember that we are not separate from nature - we all come from the good dirt.
Topics Covered:
- Planting by the Moon
- The Winding Road of the Lady Farmer Lifestyle
- Floral Artistry and Dried Flowers
- The Benefits of Local Flowers
- Floral Design and the Wedding Industry
- World Events as Catalysts for Paradigm Shifts
- Rethinking Slow Living as “Full Living”
- Our Interconnectedness with Nature
Resources Mentioned:
- Bex’s First Book: Everlastings
- Bex’s Upcoming Book (Available for Pre-Order): Flowers Forever
- Wilding by Isabella Tree
Guest Info:
- Bex's Instagram: @botanical_tales
- Botanicaltales.com
- Patreon
Follow Us:
- Our Website
- @weareladyfarmer on Instagram
- The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026
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This episode delves into the journey of Paula Whyman, author of Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop. Paula discusses her transformation from a nature enthusiast to a dedicated ecological restorer. The conversation touches on the diverse challenges and rewarding experiences of managing invasive species, the necessity of well-considered ecological interventions, and the intricate balance required to support native plants and wildlife. Through her personal anecdotes and expert insights, Paula illustrates the importance of connecting with nature right where you are and the impact of slow, deliberate efforts in ecological restoration.
00:00 Discovering Nature Close to Home
01:30 Traveling with a Baby: Tips and Experiences
04:19 Gardening Adventures and Native Landscaping
05:29 The Irony of Mowing Less
07:54 Introducing Paula Wyman and Her Book
09:35 Paula Whyman's Journey to Becoming a 'Bad Naturalist'
10:34 Challenges and Rewards of Land Restoration
24:46 The Importance of Native Plants and Ecological Balance
33:55 Invasive Species Statistics
35:09 Tree of Heaven: A Persistent Problem
39:10 Spotted Lantern Fly Invasion
40:15 The Origin and Spread of Tree of Heaven
42:49 Autumn Olive: A Regrettable Introduction
45:45 Challenges with Multiflora Rose
48:20 The Importance of Native Plants
50:13 Creating Habitats for Declining Bird Species
52:07 The Concept of Slow Living
01:00:08 The Good Dirt: Restoring Soil Health
01:01:04 Ongoing Projects and Future Plans
01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources:
Paula Whyman's Website
Bad Naturalist
Wilding by Isabella Tree
Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy
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• Wendy Gray
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This episode was originally published on May 6, 2022
Learn about individual actions you can take to mitigate climate change and make sustainability attainable for everyone, with Stephanie Miller, author of Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way and founder of Zero Waste in DC. Stephanie left her job as a climate change specialist for the World Bank in order to simplify her own life, confront the disconnect she felt between her life and her work, and to take personal steps toward sustainability. She now empowers others in her community to examine their waste practices and connect with local resources for low-waste living.
Stephanie recognizes how paralyzing it can be to think about climate change, and encourages listeners to focus on what she calls the “magic three”: focus on food, ditching plastic, and recycling right, growing more confident and conscious with each choice. The joy and connection that result from low-waste living are paradigm shifting in themselves.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
- The 80/20 Way - Perfection is not the answer
- Sustainability in Food Choices
- The greenwashing of “plant-based.”
- Sustainable meat production vs standard industrial CAFO operations
- The problem of food waste
- Purge Plastic / Easy Alternatives
- Recycle Right/ the problem of “Wish-Cycling”
- The community-building aspect of cultivating a more sustainable lifestyle
- Finding joy in sustainable living
Resources Mentioned:
- Stephanie’s Book: Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way
- Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises
Connect with Stephanie Miller:
- Zero Waste in DC
- Instagram @zerowasteindc
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- Our Website
- @weareladyfarmer on Instagram
- The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Original music by John Kingsley, @jkingsley1026
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This episode delves into the evolving art of ecological gardening and landscaping with Edwina von Gal, founder of the Perfect Earth Project. Edwina shares her journey from traditional landscape design to championing nature-based solutions, recounting her 'aha' moment with chemical-free gardening. The conversation broadens to discuss the cultural shifts in gardening aesthetics and the move towards living lands. Key topics include challenges and strategies for managing meadows and various invasive plants without chemicals, and the importance of community and professional education in ecological landscaping. Edwina also highlights upcoming events and resources offered by the Perfect Earth Project to support ecological land care.
00:00 Introduction to Gardening Philosophy
01:36 Exciting Symposium on Invasive Plants at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
02:36 Understanding Restorative Landscaping
06:14 Meet Edwina von Gal: Landscape Designer
09:07 The Evolution of Gardening Practices
13:05 Challenges and Realizations in Eco-Friendly Gardening
16:39 Rewilding and Partnering with Nature
29:25 Closing the Loop: Sustainable Gardening Practices
34:48 Sustainable Seaweed Harvesting
35:15 The Importance of Natural Leaf Decomposition
36:23 Understanding Land Succession
37:11 Maintaining Open Spaces
39:10 Managing Invasive Species
39:42 Effective Mugwort Control Techniques
42:39 Event Announcement: Managing Meadows Symposium
46:17 Perfect Earth Project Initiatives
50:58 The Therapeutic Value of Gardening
53:07 Embracing Slow Gardening
55:28 Cultural Expectations and Natural Gardens
59:01 The Future of Sustainable Landscaping
The Perfect Earth Project
Doug Tallamy
Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy
Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees by Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy
Wilding: Returning Nature to our Farm by Isabella Tree
We Are the Ark by Mary Reynolds
Bad Naturalist by Paula Whyman
Carbon: The Book of LIfe by Paul Hawken
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.
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This episode was originally aired on May 13th, 2022. Visit A Fiber Life for shop and updates!
Fiber farmer Lisa Mitchell encourages listeners to embrace a beginner’s mindset and connect to the earth through handwork and making as she tells us the story of her major life shift, from striving for success as an art therapist in the suburbs, to slow living on a guanaco farm in the Pacific Northwest. Guanacos, the undomesticated ancestors of the alpaca, produce a unique and high-quality wool, but are often challenging to work with, and are not commonly farmed in the United States. In the absence of mentors and educational resources, Lisa and her husband set about spending significant time learning how to care for these special animals through experience, trial, and error, resulting in a fiber farm producing the highest quality wool on the market. Lisa seeks to “live with her hands” as she creates, and to practice making as an act of love - for the animals she lives alongside, for other people, and for the earth.
Topics Covered:
- Seeking a different life
- Guanacos and Guanaco Wool
- Learning to Work with Natural Fibers
- Working with Natural Dye
- Embracing Beginner’s Mind
- Creating as an Act of Love
- Connecting with Reality Through Hand Work
Guest Info:
Lisa Mitchell's Website and Online Store/ A Fiber Life
Instagram: @afiberlife
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In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, Mary & Emma discuss Fashion Revolution Week and its significance, referencing the Rana Plaza disaster as a catalyst for the movement.
The episode features Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, who discusses the impact of fast fashion on the environment, her advocacy for slow fashion, and the creation of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus. Chellie delves into her personal journey from local government to Congress, highlighting her efforts in sustainable and organic farming. The conversation explores bipartisan efforts to address environmental issues, the importance of soil health, and Pingree’s ongoing initiatives to promote sustainable practices in fashion and agriculture.
00:00 Introduction to Fashion Waste
01:30 Welcome to the Good Dirt Podcast
01:35 Fashion Revolution Week
02:33 Lady Farmer's Journey
03:49 Introducing Shelly Pingree
06:40 Shelly Pingree’s Background
15:08 The Slow Fashion Movement
22:03 The Role of Congressional Caucuses
28:30 Bipartisanship in Sustainable Policies
34:05 Shelly Pingree’s Farm and Regenerative Practices
37:46 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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The Good Life by Helen and Scott Nearing
DC Climate Week-April 28th-May 2nd, 2025
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Original music by John Kingsley.
Editing and podcast production by Mary & Emma Kingsley
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• Wendy Gray
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This episode was originally published on April 23, 2021
For updates on Elizabeth Cline's advocacy and policy work since this episode was recorded, go to her website at www.elizabethclinebooks.com
Our guest this week is Elizabeth Cline, a New York-based author, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability and labor rights in the apparel industry. She is the author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, which was published in 2012, and which laid the foundation for the modern global ethical and sustainable fashion movement. Her most recent book, The Conscious Closet, published in 2019, describes how consumers can transform the apparel industry and change the world for the better by making more informed decisions about what they wear every day. In this episode, Elizabeth inspires slow fashion enthusiasts to move beyond the response of merely modifying their purchasing decisions, to come together with other individuals in the wider community to impact policy change through social activism. Elizabeth discusses campaigns such as Pay Up Fashion for direct relief for garment workers that have not been paid by American companies during the pandemic, and the Garment Workers Protection Act that will provide minimum wage for garment workers in California. Elizabeth encourages consumers to embrace their civic right in bringing the malpractices and inequities of the fashion industry to light, holding brands accountable for their unethical practices and therefore affecting real change in this broken system.
1:30 - It’s Fashion Revolution week!
10:00 - Elizabeth introduces herself
11:00 - Has there been much change in the last two decades in the fashion industry?
20:00 - Why are corporations not paying their factories?
28:00 - The problems in your own closet
38:00 - The PayUp Campaign
42:00 - What does The Good Dirt mean to you?
50:00 - How Farmers in West Texas inspired Elizabeth
Things Mentioned:
- Fashion Revolution
- Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion by Elizabeth Cline
- The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth Cline
- Lady Farmer Essential Collection
- Line and Tow Line at Lady Farmer
- Grace Brian
- The Twilight of the Ethical Consumer article
- PayUp Fashion
- SB 62 - The Garment Worker Protection Act
- Elizabeth Cline Instagram
- PayUp Fashion Instagram
- Greenwashing article for Patagonia
- Another Tomorrow
- The ALMANAC
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• Wendy Gray
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This episode delves into the concept of slow living as a continuous practice that requires constant effort and intentionality. Mary & Emma discuss with Shannon Hayes, author of 'Radical Homemakers' and 'Redefining Rich,' about her journey in slow living, holistic farming, and creating a life-serving economy. Hayes shares her experiences of managing a family farm and restaurant, the backlash from her first book, and the importance of a quality of life statement. The conversation also explores how redefining wealth beyond monetary income can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.
00:00 Introduction to Slow Living
01:37 A Rich Life in the Garden
02:34 Interview with Shannon Hayes
03:49 Defining True Wealth
04:48 Quality of Life Statements
10:32 Non-Monetary Income
15:23 Shannon Hayes' Background
17:36 The Creative Journey
22:51 Legacy Work and Overcoming Resentment
26:58 Reflecting on Radical Homemakers
28:13 Exploring Power Dynamics in Families
29:14 The Impact of Misinterpretation
30:22 Facing Public Perception and Personal Growth
38:06 Navigating Employment and Self-Employment
45:19 Understanding Life-Serving vs. Extractive Economies
49:03 The Concept of Slow Living
50:30 The Good Dirt: Metaphor and Reality
52:47 Where to Find More from Shannon
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This episode was originally aired March 25, 2022
Join this "fruitful" and enlightening conversation with tree crops specialist, horticultural historian and agroforestry practitioner Eliza Greenman as she explains the evolution of the apple, horticultural tree crop history and shares her love for fruit exploring. A creator of niche products, Eliza is passionate owner of charcuterie company, HogTree, and is working towards the goal of creating orchard systems that function symbiotically with livestock to replace costly livestock feed. After a time pruning apple trees on an island off the coast of Maine, paired with her time abroad in Germany in apprenticeship with an apple grower and a formative research trip to Asia, the homeland of fruits and nuts, Eliza found her calling and became single- mindedly obsessed with apples. Now she is an advocate for natural wildlife practices and indigenous systems, stressing the importance of eating in season and shying away from global commodities. The conversation includes various types of fruit and nut trees such as pawpaws, mulberry trees, hickory walnuts, acorns, autumn olive and the infamous Bradford Pear, exploring all the ways these beautiful gifts can be nurtured and enjoyed.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
- Agroforestry
- Agroecology
- Permaculture
- Food Forests
- Perennials
- Fruit and Nut Trees
- Bradford Pear
- Red Delicious
- Fire Blight
- Heart Rot
- Pollarding
- Autumn Olive
- Silvopasture agroforestry
Resources Mentioned:
- US Apple - Lobbying
- Back River Market
- “Of New York” Series - Catalog of Fruit Varieties
- The National Soil Fertility League
- North American Fruit Explorers - NAFEX
- John Bunker, Fedco Trees
- Francis Fenton
- Silvopasture is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. These systems are intensively managed for both forest products and forage, providing both short- and long-term income sources.
- Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php
Guest Info
- Connect with Eliza at elizaapples.com
- HogTree charcuterie company
- Fruit and Fodder
- Instagram @elizaapples
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Original music by John Kingsley.
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• Wendy Gray
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In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, Mary & Emma discuss the common struggles of clutter and its impact on daily life with special guest Dana K. White, author of 'Decluttering at the Speed of Life.' Dana shares her unique five-step decluttering method tailored for creative minds who often find themselves overwhelmed by clutter. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's personal clutter threshold, the distinction between organizing and decluttering, and the mental freedom gained from consistent decluttering habits. Dana also discusses the emotional challenges tied to sentimentality and inherited items, offering practical, guilt-free strategies for managing household clutter. Tune in to learn actionable steps for creating a more functional and joyful living space.
00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Clutter
01:29 Excitement for Today's Episode
02:06 The Impact of Clutter on Life
05:04 Introducing Dana White
06:12 Dana's Journey to Decluttering
12:26 The No Mess Decluttering Process
17:59 Emotional Challenges of Decluttering
26:48 Finding Your Clutter Threshold
30:53 Sustainable Decluttering Practices
35:08 Maintaining a Functional Home
35:27 The Five-Minute Pickup Strategy
36:06 Understanding Clutter Thresholds
37:12 Effective Decluttering Techniques
38:14 Dealing with Sentimental Items
41:25 The Container Concept
51:16 Sustainability and Slow Living
58:47 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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• Wendy Gray
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This episode was originally aired April 26, 2024
In this conversation with best selling author and activist Paul Hawken, we discuss the reframing of our relationship with nature by moving away from the concept of "othering" ourselves, and more towards the integration of our interconnectedness. Paul speaks of the cultural disconnect, the role of language in shaping our perception of the environment, and how crucial it is to engage directly with the natural world. Hawken's vast experience, including starting the first natural food company (Erewhon) in the U.S. and working with Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his involvement in founding Regeneration and NEXUS, are all a result of a lifetime of pursuing solutions to our climate crisis. He shares how he views carbon and climate change through a lens of interconnectedness and flow rather than as isolated problems. He also talks about his upcoming book, 'Carbon, the Book of Life,' the significance of soil regeneration, societal shifts and the connection between joy and sustainability as well as the power of individual and community action in the face of environmental challenges.
🌿 This episode is sponsored by Neptune’s Harvest Organic Fertilizer. Use code GOODDIRT at checkout for 5% off your order for products from the ocean to set your plants in motion 🌊
Topics Discussed
· Opening Reflections: Embracing Nature and Conversations on Disconnection
· Insights from Paul Hawken: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and Nature
· Organic Food Pioneer
· Finding Your Environmental Voice
· Exploring the Language of Nature and Indigenous Wisdom
· The Power of Language in Healing Our Relationship with the Planet
· Redefining Success and the Essence of Soil
· The Transformation of Soil and Agriculture
· Ultra Processed Food
· Soil's Organism and Its Impact on Plant Health
· The Haber-Bosch Process
· Exploring Soil Acoustics and Its Significance
· The Power of Community and Individual Action
· Reconnecting with Nature Outside of the Internet
· Sensationalism in Media
· Indigenous Voices & Decolonizing Our Perspectives
· Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future
· Joy and Sustainability
· Carbon & The Myth of Carbon Neutral
· Empowering Actions Through Nexus and Regeneration.org
Episode Resources:
· Listen to The Good Dirt Podcast “Reimagining Our Place in the Landscape: Eco-Spirituality and Rewilding with Mary DeJong”
· Listen to The Good Dirt Podcast “The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds”
· Read “Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation” by Paul Hawken
· Read “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming” by Paul Hawken
· Read The Guardian’s Article “Vegetables are losing their nutrients. Can the decline be reversed?”
· Read “Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food” by Chris Van Tulleken
· InventWood
Connect with Paul Hawken:
· Website: https://paulhawken.com/
· Climate One Website: https://www.climateone.org/people/paul-hawken
· Project Regeneration Website: https://regeneration.org/about/paul-hawken
· Instagram @paulhawken: https://www.instagram.com/paulhawken/
· Paul’s Newsletter: https://regeneration.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ebb591cd0ef4ad186dcf2cd3f&id=8f12b90f3e
· Nexus: https://regeneration.org/nexus
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In this episode of the Good Dirt Podcast, hosts Emma and Mary return from winter break with a special interview featuring repeat guest Paul Hawken, the acclaimed environmentalist, author, and activist. They discuss Hawken's new book, 'Carbon, the Book of Life,' which explores the multifaceted role of carbon in our universe, challenging the prevailing view of carbon as merely a climatic culprit. Hawken shares his profound insights on the interconnectedness of all life and how shifting our perception of carbon can foster a deeper understanding of our relationship with where we live. Key themes include the limitations of current climate messaging, the emotional and intellectual journey of understanding carbon, and the need for a holistic approach to resolving environmental crises.
📖 Preorder Carbon:The Book of Life → Click here (Available in the U.S. on March 18, 2025)
00:00 Introduction to Carbon and Climate Messaging
01:50 Welcome Back to Good Dirt Podcast
03:56 Introducing Paul Hawken and His New Book
06:29 Paul Hawken on the Inspiration Behind His Work
07:37 The Role of Carbon in Climate Change
12:48 Challenges in Climate Messaging
17:21 The Interconnectedness of Life and Carbon
24:06 Stories of Connection in the Natural World
29:29 Elephant Mourning Rituals
29:45 The Intelligence of Animals
30:20 Understanding Our Place in the World
31:41 The Interconnectedness of Trees
33:33 Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Awareness
35:59 The Role of Science in Rediscovering Nature
46:35 AI and Environmental Impact
54:01 The Importance of Grief and Heartbreak
01:00:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Books/Articles
Bill McKibben/ Global Warming's Terrifying New Math
Lawrence Anthony/ The Elephant Whisperer
Frans De Waal/ Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
Karen Bakker/ The Sounds of Life
Zoe Schlanger/ The LIght Eaters
Suzanne Simard/ Finding the Mother Tree
Dara McAnulty/ Diary of a Young Naturalist
Ed Conway/ Material World
📖 Preorder Carbon: The Book of Life → Click here (Available in the U.S. on March 18, 2025)
🌎 Connect with Paul:
🔗 Website: paulhawken.com
📘 Facebook | 📷 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🐦 Twitter
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Original music by John Kingsley.
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Liv Olsen, owner of the secondhand fabric shop A Thrifty Notion in Ogden, Kansas, has a passion for textiles and ecology. She is on a mission to prevent deadstock and destashed fabrics from ending up in landfills, while promoting sustainability in the textile industry. In this episode, Emma, Mary, and Liv discuss the challenges of sourcing quality secondhand textiles, ways to promote mindful consumption, and the intersection of textiles and sustainability. Liv's message will inspire you to reconsider your own practices and adopt a more sustainable approach to your clothing.
This episode is brought to you by Farmer’s Friend: Use code “good dirt” for $10 off your first order of Quick-Plant Fabric for the month of September. One use per customer. Offer valid exclusively for new customers, expires 10/1/23 at 12:00 am.
Topics Discussed • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron • Creating an Online Business • Leaving Quilting for the Secondhand Store • Why Thrifting Has Risen in Popularity • Goodwill's Rising Prices • Checking Clothes for Plastic Content: The Burn Test • The Permanence of Plastics in Fabrics • Overconsumption & Abundance of Clothing • Growing Up in a Homestead • Each Generation Dealing with More and More Stuff • How Marketing Might Be the Potential Solution in America • Secondhand Quality Control • Tough Fabrics to Maintain • Balancing Sustainability with Running a Business • Funding the Creative Process • Cotton • Linen, Flax, and Hemp • Waiting Before Consuming
Episode Resources: • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron • "The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living: Cultivating Sustainable Simplicity Close to Home" by Mary E. Kingsley • Crispina ffrench • Listen to The Good Dirt. "The Chico Flax Project" • Listen to The Good Dirt, "The PA Flax Project" • Mr. Money Mustache
Connect with Liv Olsen: • A Thrifty Notion Website: https://athriftynotion.com/ • Instagram @athriftynotion: https://www.instagram.com/athriftynotion/ • Blog: https://athriftynotion.com/a/blog • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__MBy85k6bHejXAl4NLNPA?sub_confirmation=1 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌻 About Lady Farmer: Our Website Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
Welcome to September and Slow Living Through the Seasons! This is the month that we transition into fall. We'll talk how to embrace the last beautiful days of summer despite the marketing pressure for the upcoming autumn and winter season. Our Planting By the Signs segment will help you plan your fall garden activities, and as always we'll be sharing a couple of special recipes from our seasonal kitchen. Also we're discussing sweater weather, and some things to consider in keeping your cool weather wardrobe more sustainable.
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Topics Discussed & Resources Mentioned*: Planting by the Signs: Part Two Blog on Lady Farmer Website Find Mary's Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe here Find Mary's Pimento Cheese Recipe here
For Members of the Lady Farmer ALMANAC* Creating Fall Fragrances
*Some of the linked articles will only be available to current members of The ALMANAC. If you are not currently a member and are interested in subscribing, check out this page for more information.
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In this episode we're talking to Leah Webb, author of The Seven Step Homestead about how to turn any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants and medicinal herbs. A mother of two children with unique medical needs, Leah utilizes food grown in her own backyard garden as an important part of her children's integrative care. She sees herself as a solutions-based Family Food and Garden Coach, with a goal of guiding families in making small yet impactful steps towards sourcing their own nutrition and achieving long term dietary, cooking, and gardening goals. She is also the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. In this conversation, we delve into the challenges and benefits of growing and preparing nutrient dense food, and the practicalities of creating your own microfarm in the space you already have. If you are one of many with a goal to connect with the land and create more independence from the industrial food system, Leah can guide you through, step-by-step. Topics Discussed • A Stormy Week in the DC Area • Leah's Background in Nutrition Education and Her Path to Creating a Microfarm in her own Backyard. • Being a Mom to Kids with Unique Medical Needs and the Role of Gardening and Home Grown Food in their Integrative Care. • Learning the Basics of Gardening for Food • Eating Home Grown Vegetables • Food Preservation • Convenience Foods • Priorities & Food • Investing in Homesteading • Start Small for the Long Haul • Which Plants to Start With • Planting Charts • Using, Measuring, and Creating Compost • The Difference Between Homesteading and Gardening • Homesteading , Self Sufficiency and Community • Finding an Alternative to the Industrial Food Industry • Consumer Awareness of Food • Regenerative Growing Practices
Episode Resources:
"The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet" by Leah Webb
"The Seven-Step Homestead: A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams" by Leah Webb
Listen to The Good Dirt Reclaiming Our Food from Field to Kitchen with CSA Farmer Mo Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard
Connect with Leah Webb: • Website: https://www.leahmwebb.com/ • Instagram @leah_m_webb https://www.instagram.com/leah_m_webb/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahMWebbWellness/
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This episode originally aired on August 23, 2022.
What aspects of the back-to-school season are tapping into core memory making, and how much is just consumer hype? Listen in as Mary & Emma peel away the marketing from the emotion, and discuss ideas for reframing this season in a more sustainable way for kids AND parents. Things Mentioned:
Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food - An Eater's Manifesto
Lady Farmer Marketplace
Wool Lunchbox
Jute Sandwich Bag
Jackalo Clothing
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast.
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Many of us have lost our connection to the Earth through decades of colonization and the pressures of a capitalistic system, and consequently we have lost connection to our community as well. How can we rediscover our way back to each other and the plant and animal life all around us? Princess Manuel, LMSW (she/they/siya/sila), has been pursuing the answer to this question as a Spiritual Life Coach, Community Herbalist, Shamanic Practitioner and Founder of LUYA Healing and Herbs. She is deeply committed to helping communities of color heal generational trauma that presents itself in triggers, exhaustion, lack of motivation and low self-worth. Princess is interested in helping us thrive and rise above victimization and survival, and specializes in mental health wellness with a decolonization and intersectional framework. In this conversation, Princess talks about efforts to decolonize therapy and address the limiting beliefs placed on us all, and explains how nature holds the healing we need for our original attachment and mother wounds. Princess gives us unique insight into the healing wisdom of plant medicines, ancestral technology and somatic practices, animal spirit guides and ritual practices as tools for helping us reconnect with ourselves and the land.
Topics Discussed • It's still summer! • Decolonizing therapy • Addressing Limiting Beliefs and the impacts of racism, sexism and classism • Intergenerational and present-day trauma • Healing by Reconnecting with the Earth • Becoming an Herbalist & Studying Traditional Medicine • Guidance towards Shamanism • Psychosomatic Healing Practices • Sourcing Herbs • Attachment Wounds & Mother Wounds • Insecure vs. Secure Attachments • Learning from Plants through the Indigenous View instead of a Capitalistic View • Healing Our Original Attachment Wound & Reconnecting with the Land • Indigenous Peoples' Connection to & Knowledge of the Earth • Belonging • The Privilege of the Nuclear Family • Generational Traumas • Animal and Spiritual Herbalism • Shamanic Journeying & A Lifestyle of Ritual Practice • Community Organizing & Think Tanks • The Soul Fire Farm Speaker's Collective • Knowing that You Are Love
Episode Resources:
Listen to Slow Living Through the Seasons | 01 | August: Intro to Gardening by the Moon
Listen to The Good Dirt "Restoring Justice Through Love and the Living Soil with Jonathan McRay of Silver Run Forest Farm"
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"Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys Into the Heart of My Garden" by Maria Rodale
"Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest" by Suzanne Simard
Sign Up for a Discounted Session with LUYA Healing & Herbs Here!
Connect with Princess Manuel: • Follow Princess Manuel on IG @decolonizehealingjourney: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizehealingjourney/?hl=en • Princess Manuel's Website: https://www.princessmanuel.com/ • Soul Fire Farm Website: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/our-team/ • LUYA Healing & Herbs Website: https://www.luyahealing.com/ • Instagram @soulfirefarm: https://www.instagram.com/soulfirefarm/ • Facebook @soulfirefarm: https://www.facebook.com/soulfirefarm/ • YouTube @soulfirefarm: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3Bs3G0GkDR83JSxF4C5Eg • Support Soul Fire Farm here: https://linktr.ee/soul.fire.farm
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In a world where rampant consumerism leads to the exploitation of the Earth's resources, what solutions can we look to for a more sustainable economy? Today's guest, Emily Prieto, co-founder of Seeds of Tao with her husband Joshua Paul Prieto, proposes an alternate path: Regenerative Business. Rather than solely focusing on the bottom line, regenerative business aims to form a circular economy, where production and consumption involve sharing, reusing, and recycling current products as long as possible. As an artist, entrepreneur, regenerative land designer, brand strategist, marketer, and mother of four, Emily advises fellow business owners on how to increase their profits while giving back to the planet. She aims to completely rewrite entrepreneurial education, focusing on local bio-regional issues, because what works in Washington D.C may not work in Argentina. This discussion delves into how the current economy takes but fails to give back, the small changes we can make to be more responsible in our choice of businesses to work with and support, and what buzzwords to look out for in greenwashing marketing practices.
Topics Discussed • Reishi Powder & Umami • Slow Living Through the Seasons Podcast • Regenerative Business & Scaling Impact • Building a Circular Economy • The Meaning Behind "Seeds of Tao" • Taoism • Emily's Journey to Panama • Permaculture Design & Natural Buildings • Bio-Regional Hub • Creating a Home Based on the Climate • Local Business • The Power of Reframing Language • Moving Away from the Bottom Line • Examples of Regenerative Businesses • Tech & Sustainability • Greenwashing and Voting with Your Dollars • The Types of Businesses Emily Works With • Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Solopreneurs vs. Big Corporations • What Consumers Need to Know About Marketing • Permaculture Land Design • Emily and Her Family's Work in the Rainforest • Hope in the Face of Eco-Grief • Motherhood and Slow Living
Episode Resources:
Our New Podcast: Slow Living Through the Seasons
Join The Good Dirt Supporters Membership Here!
Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
Allbirds & Vivobarefoot
Connect with Emily Prieto: • Website: https://www.seedsoftao.com/about • Podcast: https://www.seedsoftao.com/blog • Instagram @seeds_of_tao : https://www.instagram.com/seeds_of_tao/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedsoftao/ • Support Seeds of Tao: https://linktr.ee/seedsoftao
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Welcome to the debut of Mary’s solo podcast, Slow Living Through the Seasons. In this first episode, Mary talks about the seasonal shifts that take place in August and encourages us to slow down enough to notice the changes taking place in our environment. She also gives us an introduction to the Appalachian tradition of Gardening by the Signs of the Moon and some first steps in getting started with it for your fall planting. For this month’s peek into the seasonal kitchen, we’re talking about baking bread in celebration of the ancient festival of Lammas, and a favorite recipe for garden tomatoes. She wraps up the episode with a discussion about taking a more sustainable approach to this season of back-to-school preparation, referencing some past episodes of The Good Dirt with more on the topic. Support this podcast and get your own downloadable planting by the moon calendar by becoming a member of The Good Dirt Supporters!
Topics Discussed*:
Significance of August 1st as a cross-quarter day and some of the traditions behind it.
How does August feel?
The blue moon of August
Gardening by the Signs of the Moon: an overview and an introduction with some basic “how-tos” for your fall garden. (Recap here!)
A favorite Recipe for Garden Tomatoes - Tarte de la Tomate
Back-to-School season
For Members of the Lady Farmer ALMANAC*
More about Lammas and Mary's go-to Sourdough Bread recipe
More favorite Recipes for Garden Tomatoes
*Some of the linked articles will only be available to current members of The ALMANAC. If you are not currently a member and are interested in subscribing, check out this page for more information.
Resources Mentioned
Gardening by the Signs Blog-August
The Old Farmer's Almanac
The Farmer's ALMANAC
Raising with the Moon, The Complete Guide to Gardening–and Living–by the Signs of the Moon, by Jack R. Pyle and Taylor Reese
You and the Man in the Moon: The Complete Guide to Using the Almanac, by Jack R Pyle and Taylor Reese
You can find Kate’s Tomato Recipe in her story highlights @katedecamont, or check out Mary's personal spin on it here.
More on Kate Hill's current residency program is here!
The Good Dirt Podcast Episodes Mentioned
- A Taste of France: Cooking and Slow Living in Gascony with Kate Hill
Bonus: Mary & Emma Chat: How to Make Back-to-School More Sustainable
- Seeking Solutions to Waste in the School Supply Industry with Wisdom Supply Co
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What is our work as individuals in creating a more sustainable and regenerative future? Today's guest is Ian C Williams, author of Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change. In his book, Ian draws the link between the work of self-actualization and the solution to the present day crisis we face both for our planet and for the human race. Years of addiction and recovery forced Ian to relentlessly pursue self-awareness and inner work, guiding him to what he refers to as an “environmental awakening.” All of this, combined with a single mystical experience, led him to an essential discovery: the only way out is in. This conversation takes us on a deep dive into what our inner work as individuals might be, and how through self exploration and our reconnection with our place in the natural world, we can create cultural transformation from the inside out. In other words, the way to transform the world—is to transform ourselves.
Topics Discussed • Self-Actualization • Substance Use Abuse, Addiction, and Recovery • The Impact of Losing a Beloved Pet • Focusing on the Process Over the Outcome • Climate Change & Soil • Diversity Creates Resilience • The Foundation of Spirituality • Internal, Social, External, and Spiritual Landscapes • Environmental Awakening • Reconnecting to Nature Through Experience • Falling in Love with the World • Saving Ourselves to Save the World • Teaching At-Risk Youth to Form Positive Experiences with Nature • Social Justice and Environmental Justice • Reconnecting Corporate America with the Earth • Hope for Humanity's Future • Mass Extinction Events & The Way The Earth Endures • How to Save Yourself on the Individual Basis • The Power of Breath
Episode Resources: Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature's Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change by Ian C. Williams
Connect with Ian C. Williams: • Website: https://www.reviveuandi.com/ • Instagram: @reviveuandi https://www.instagram.com/reviveuandi/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviveuandi
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Mary and Emma have returned from Emma's wedding! After months planning the weekend-long event, doing all they could to reduce waste and be as sustainable as possible, they can now sit down to reflect on the celebration. They share tips on practical ways to cut down on waste, how to communicate your goals with your vendors, the challenges of trying to do things differently and some surprising examples of things actually being easier than anticipated. In the end, Mary and Emma were both delighted with how everything turned out. Whether you have a wedding coming up or are curious about ideas for planning an event with sustainability in mind, come join us for this post wedding wrap-up!
Topics Discussed • Post-Wedding Reflections • Emma's Mini-Honeymoon • Cultural Expectations Around Weddings & Honeymoons • Composting During a Wedding • Reducing Waste in Wedding Party Favors • Gift Boxes • Communicating with Your Caterers • Choosing Sustainable Vendors • Ethical Wedding Dress & Bridal Party Attire • Why Have a Wedding? • Staying On Budget During a DIY Wedding
Episode Resources:
Listen to The Good Dirt: "Bonus Episode: Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process {PART 1}"
Listen to The Good Dirt: "Bonus Episode: Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process {PART 2}"
Black Bear Composting
Still White
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Did you know that in this country, we have an area totaling the size of Washington State that is mowed lawns? Our guest is Owen Wormser, author of Lawns Into Meadows, who helps to weave people and the natural world back together through his work building regenerative landscapes. In this conversation, we discuss how meadows offer a compelling solution in a world where lawns have an enormous detrimental impact on our ecology and have wreaked havoc on our natural ecosystems. Owen was born and raised off the grid in rural Maine, surrounded by the natural world, with nature being his greatest teacher. Influenced by his study of horticulture, permaculture, organic agriculture, and ecology, Lawns Into Meadows is a how-to guide on growing your own wildflowers and native grasses. Owen offers approachable, simple steps for anyone and everyone to create sustainable and regenerative landscapes, starting with even a few square feet of land.
Topics Discussed • Connection to the Natural World • Building Low-Maintenance Ecologically Focused Landscapes • How Lawns Are Damaging the Planet • Growing Up in Rural Maine & Off the Grid • Living a Simple Life in a World We've Made Difficult • Convenience & Its Impact on Lifestyle • What Counts Toward a Life Full of Satisfaction, Abundance, and Fulfillment? • Applying Academic Knowledge to Real World Practice • Why We Want to Turn Laws into Meadows • What Makes a Meadow a Meadow • Dealing with Home Owner Associations • Humans are Traditionalist • Lawns & Status • Steps to Start & Maintain a Meadow • What to Plant in a Meadow • The Lifelong Learning Process of Healing the Earth • How Stillness Sustains Us • Plants as Our Birthright
Episode Resources:
If You Stop Mowing This May, Will Your Lawn Become a Meadow?
Owen Wormser Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Lawns Into Meadows: Growing a Regenerative Landscape by Owen Wormser
Lawns Into Meadows, 2nd Edition: Growing a Regenerative Landscape by Owen Wormser
The Road Washes Out in Spring: A Poet's Memoir of Living Off the Grid by Baron Wormser
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Bobbie's Meadow Museum
Listen to The Good Dirt "The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds"
Listen to The Good Dirt "Seeking the Wisdom of the Earth with Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden"
Connect with Owen Wormser: • Website: Abound Design https://abounddesign.com/ • Instagram: @lawns_into_meadows
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Welcome to Slow Living Through the Seasons! This is a new monthly podcast hosted by Mary Kingsley of The Good Dirt.
Come join us for a monthly overview of how to embrace a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, tuning in to our connection with nature as we navigate our way through the year. Each month we'll be talking about gardening by the moon phases, what's up in the seasonal kitchen as it pertains to our food, whether its growing it, sourcing it, preserving or preparing it. We'll also be talking about how to navigate our cultural holidays and celebrations, and the nature celebrations that we want to integrate into our lives. We’ll be touching on topics that come up in our weekly interviews, and how to approach sustainability and low waste in a world that is very much the opposite of those things. We'll have lots to say about conscious consumerism, how to recognize greenwashing, adopting more regenerative lifestyle practices, how to demonstrate to family and friends that yes, you CAN do lots and lots of things without plastic and be the better for it, how to recharge your mind, body and spirit through more nature connection and SO MANY other things.
The more we can bring our awareness to the energy shifts and gifts of each season, the more we can bring our daily lives more into sync with the rhythms of the earth. And in doing that we find ourselves making decisions and adapting our behavior in ways that foster more care for the earth—all with the intention of helping all of us cultivate more slow and intentional living.
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Jamila Edwards, a long-time listener and fan of The Good Dirt podcast, joins Mary and Emma to talk about how slow living has transformed her life. After sending an email about convenience and sustainable living to the show, Jamila was invited onto the podcast to share her 15-year journey from working in the coffee industry to creating her own family-owned business, the Life's Flowers Coffeehouse & Marketplace, with her husband Eric and their blended family. Having observed massive amounts of waste in the food industry over the years, Jamila aimed to create a package-free, convenient, nature-conscious business to offer everyone the opportunity to transition to a low-waste household. She focuses on creating a positive environmental footprint while providing food justice to all at an affordable price point. In this episode, Mary, Emma, and Jamila discuss motherhood, minimalism, zero waste, and how small businesses can help us reconnect with nature.
Topics Discussed • No Waste During the Season of Picnics • What Does "Convenience" Actually Mean? • Survival or Choice • Waste in the Food Industry • Zero Waste Living • Motherhood, Moving, and Feeling that Sustainability was Impossible • Minimalism • Reconnecting with Our Place in Nature • The African Diaspora & The Connection to the Earth • Figuring Out a Meal Plan for the Family • How Small Businesses Can Help Cut Down On Waste • The Cost of Providing Zero Waste Packaging • Taking Inventory of Household Items • The Problem with the Term "Throw Away" • What We're Leaving Behind for Future Generations • Passing Down Sustainable Thinking to Jamila's Kids • Keeping Food in Temp • Working with the Health Department & Satisfying Regulations • Finding Investors & Customers Who Believe in a Sustainable Start-Up • Food Justice & Food Deserts • Farmer's Market Accessibility
Episode Resources:
Listen to The Good Dirt "Attainable Sustainability with Stephanie Miller, Author of Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way"
Listen to The Good Dirt "Smart Aravind on the Story of Stuff, The Plastic Revolution, and Systemic Policy Change"
Listen to The Good Dirt "Growing Access: Modeling a Community Based Food system with Laurell Simms of Urban Growers Collective"
Zero Waste Living, the 80/20 Way: The Busy Person's Guide to a Lighter Footprint by Stephanie J. Miller
The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking by Roman Krznaric
The Modern Milkman
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In this episode, Emma and Mary sit down to talk to Smruti Aravind, who oversees fundraising, donor communications, and grants at the Story of Stuff Project. Smruti brings over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on digital storytelling and network-building to drive systemic change. Prior to joining the Story of Stuff, she led communications at Faith in Action East Bay, a federation of the largest faith-based organizing network in the U.S. Smruti shares about her work and her perspective on creating meaningful social impact, as well as the campaign work that Story of Stuff is doing in order to create policy change. She introduces the Bottle Bill project as well as the Reuse Revolution, and why burning plastic is not the solution that you may believe it to be. Smruti also touches on what other countries are doing to deal with their waste, the impact on The Global South, and how we can all flex our citizen muscles and advocate for plastic reduction laws to be codified.
Topics Discussed
Smruti's Work in the Nonprofit Sector
How the Story of Stuff Came to Be
Using the Power of Media to Influence Policy Change
Content Creation & Advocacy
The Story of Microbeads & The Story of Plastic
Founder Annie Leonard's Inspiration for the Documentary
Increasing BIPOC Voices in the Search of a Solution
Systems Thinking for the General Public
The Break Free From Plastic Movement Treaty
How Millennials and Gender Z Approach Environmental Activism
Shifting From Individual Responsibility to Systemic Change
Real Solutions vs. False Solutions
The Great Pacific Plastic Patch
Why Burning Plastic & Buying Plastic Clothes Doesn't Work
Stopping the Tap with Campaign Work: The Bottle Bill & The Reuse Revolution
What Other Countries Are Doing
The Impact of Waste on the Global South
Flexing Our Citizen Muscles
What Corporations are Able to Change
Moving to Florida & the Way that Different States Handle Plastic Waste
Cloth Diapers
Slow Living in a Big City
The Impact of the Individual
Episode Resources:
Watch The Story of Stuff Documentary
The California Plastic Incinerator
Connect with Smruti Aravind:
Website: https://www.storyofstuff.org/blog/people/smruti-aravind/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/storyofstuffproject
Instagram: @storyofstuff https://instagram.com/storyofstuff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storyofstuff
Links: https://linktr.ee/storyofstuff
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To celebrate Plastic Free July, Mary and Emma are bringing back one of their favorite episodes on sustainable living: episode 86 with Danielle Alvarado which first aired on April 8th, 2022. Learn to make space for what truly makes you happy using the power of refusal and conscious choice, with Danielle Alvarado of Sustainably Kind Living. Danielle’s educational online collective for the conscious consumer provides alternative resources to the harmful fast fashion, home, and beauty industries. Moved by the horrific stories she heard first hand from garment workers in Southeast Asia, Danielle found her calling by advocating for sustainable fashion and for a rejection of harmful and toxic industrial systems. After making the move to Italy to begin her family, Danielle found herself in a small Italian village where sustainable slow-living was simply the norm. Amazed by this new way of life and inspired by her experience in Asia, she began a blog to educate and advocate for a paradigm shift towards simple living. She now preaches about the power to bypass consumerism by asking, “What truly makes us happy?” and “What defines actual need?” Danielle knows that beneath all of the things we think we want, we are really longing for acceptance and connection back to each other and the Earth. She also knows that if we have the privilege to consider sustainable options, then we have the responsibility to select those options. Ultimately, she argues that slow living is, at its core, a call to show ourselves and the world greater empathy. Please be advised, this episode contains mention of sexual assault and sexual violence.
Topics Discussed • Sustainable Fashion • Consumer Culture • Fast Fashion • Child Labor • Social Inequality • Minimalism • Conscious Consumerism • Slow Fashion • Slow Living
Episode Resources:
Elizabeth Kline Good Dirt Episode
Fashion Revolution
The True Cost Documentary
Wildling Shoes
Plastic Free July
Follow Plastic Free July on Instagram @plasticfreejuly
Connect with Danielle Alvarado: • Website: www.sustainablykindliving.com • Instagram @sustainablykindliving and @sustykindliving • Facebook, Sustainably Kind Living • Facebook, Danielle Alvarado • Pinterest, Sustainably Kind Living
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Meet Maria Rodale, an author and advocate for organic regenerative farming. An explorer in search of the mysteries of the universe, Maria is the author of "Love Nature Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden", "Organic Manifesto", "Scratch", and is the author of a children's book series called written by the under the pen name "Mrs. Peanuckle". Her book "Love Nature Magic" was featured as a part of the a recent selection for the Lady Farmer book club, so it was truly an honor to get to talk with her on The Good Dirt. Together, Mary, Emma, and Maria discuss her new book, her family legacy in the world of regenerative agriculture, as well as her evolution from a CEO to (in her own words) a “crazy gardener.” Maria is truly a voice for the power and magic of nature and a guide for all of us seeking to rekindle a meaningful connection to the earth.
Maria is the former CEO and Chairman of Rodale Inc, and has served on multiple nonprofit boards including the Rodale Institute, Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project, and the Pennsylvania Federal Reserve Advisory council. She has received awards for her lifetime of service and activism, including the National Audubon Rachel Carson Award and the United Nations Population Fund’s Award for the Health and Dignity of Woman Everywhere.
Topics Discussed • Growing up on as 3rd Generation Farmer at the Rodale Institute • The Farming Systems Trial • Moving Out at 18 to Becoming CEO: Family Loss & Legacy • The Implosion of the Publishing Industry • Following Her Nose: How Maria Found Writing • The Making of "Love Nature Magic" • What is a Shamanic Journey? • Dealing with Mugwort in Gardens • Decolonizing Our Relationship with Nature • A Garden's Desire to be Wild • Why the Biggest Changes Come from a Change in Behavior • Being Open to Hearing Nature's Message • Changing the Future by Modeling What Could Be Over What Is • Recovering from a Stroke •"Regenerative" over "Sustainability"
Episode Resources:
The Rodale Institute: 75 Years of Organic Agriculture Leadership
"Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden"
"Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe"
"Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious: A Cookbook"
Mrs. Peanuckle's Books
Mindful Bear
The Good Dirt: "The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardens with Mary Reynolds"
Fried Dandelion TikTok
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Bailey Van Tassel is an entrepreneur and mother of three, who created both the Kitchen Garden Society and the Garden Culture Podcast. She grew up on a hobby farm in Sebastopol, California, but didn't fully appreciate her cowboy parents until she moved away and missed the huge garden, chickens, and pigs that she grew up around. Settling into the suburbs of Southern California meant she couldn't have the same amount of space, but after a challenge from her husband Joe, Bailey went to Home Depot, bought some plants, got her HOA's permission after vowing to share her vegetables, and the rest was history. Bailey's life changed even more once she started to share her journey online, where her passion shifted from hobby to profession. In this episode, Emma and Mary sit down with Bailey to discuss her journey, the evolution of her gardening practices, and techniques such as planting by the moon and vermicomposting. After years of searching for the perfect land to have her farm and garden, Bailey realized that right where she was, was good enough. She wants you to know that you can grow the garden of your dreams in any amount of space – you just need the right info. And that's what she's here to teach you!
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Topics Discussed • The Summer Solstice • Social Media & Running an Online Business • Deciding How to Raise Kids • Lessons Learned from Moving from a Small City to a Big City • Creating a Connection to Nature for the Next Generation • Sharing the Journey to Gardening Online • The Feeling of Yearning • Our Innate Connectedness to Nature • Living a Garden Inspired Life • How to Garden in a Small Space • High Density Planting • Kids & Vegetables • The Deal with Snap Peas • Regenerative Gardening Practices • Planting by the Moon • What Is Vermicomposting
Episode Resources:
The Good Dirt: "Seeking Solutions to Waste in the School Supply Industry with Wisdom Supply Co."
The Good Dirt: "The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds"
The Good Dirt: “Homeschooling In The New Normal: Ideas And Options with Rebecca Gallop of A Daily Something”
Connect with Bailey Van Tassel: • Website: https://baileyvantassel.com/ • Instagram: @baileyvantassel • The Kitchen Garden Society's IG: @thekitchengardensociety • The Garden Culture Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-intro-to-the-garden-culture-podcast-and-bailey-van-tassel/id1643017748?i=1000578082770
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
Emma and Mary are back from Emma's wedding, and they are spreading the joy with The Good Dirt. This episode features Maureen "Mo" Moutoux of Moutoux Orchards in Purcellville, VA. Mo has a Masters Degree in Anthropology, and farms with her husband Rob Moutoux, a 3rd generation farmer at Moutoux Orchards. They currently live on the family farmland with their two children, continuing the over 50 year legacy of the Moutoux family. In 2009, they opened their first CSA program, growing vegetables for dozens of family members (including Mary's household), and it has continued to grow each year. Their mission is to feed wholesome and nutrient-dense farm food to their community, because good food comes from good dirt. Mo shares her journey to becoming a farmer and reclaiming food from field to kitchen. She also discusses what a CSA is, how it has evolved over the years to reduce waste while providing a living wage for her family and team members, and the benefits of eating locally for both nutritional value and the environment as a whole.
Topics Discussed • Slow Living Consult • Journey to Becoming a Farmer • Anthropology & Farming • Creating a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program • Investing in Your Local Farmers • Sustainable & Regenerative Growing Methods • How Systems Favor Multinational Corporations over Local Growers • Romanticization of Farm Life vs. Reality of Running an Farm • Commodity Farming vs. Sustainable Farming • Reclaiming Food from Field to Kitchen • The Food Offered in a CSA • The Exploitation Behind the Cost of Affordability at Supermarkets • Removing Guilt Around “Perfect” Sustainable Practices • Food and Livestock Throughout the Seasons • Reducing Waste in a CSA Program • Transparency of Cost • Pesticides, Choosing Not to Be USDA Organic Certified, and Outsourcing For Specific Products • Preservation of Soil Throughout Every Harvest • The Economics of Running a Farm • Knowing Your Food Comes From • A Farmer's Good Dirt • Social Justice & Farming • Maintaining Optimism as a Farmer
Episode Resources:
Mo's Interview with "Grounded Women: Stories of Women who Farm"
Moutoux Farm's Whole Diet CSA Membership
Rob and Mo's Story & the History of Moutoux Farm
Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Food, Inc. (2008)
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Rodale Institute
Essex Farm
CSA Directory
Connect with Maureen "Mo" Moutoux: • Website: https://www.moutouxorchard.com/ • Instagram: @moutouxorchard
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
As Mary and Emma prepare for Emma's wedding, they are looking back at some of their favorite episodes on The Good Dirt. Today, it is a replay of episode 40, which first aired on April 30th, 2021. Liz Kimball (MFA, CPC) is a creativity catalyst, writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Collective, a network of women creators and thought leaders dedicated to fostering cultural change through creativity. Her work has been featured at TEDx, Oprah.com, the NBA, The Guggenheim, NYU, and at universities and institutions throughout the country. In today's episode, we talk about the creative process from many angles, how pursuing our dreams might not be the straight path we imagine, how to foster our creative selves in a world that demands much from us, and how some of these things might be shifting from the pandemic year. Liz talks about the importance of detaching yourself from labels that you’ve placed on yourself since adolescence. Your work in the world is much more important than a title. We discuss how the ideas of slow living and "good dirt" are essential to cultivating the creative life, and building a future we can’t wait to wake up to!
Topics Discussed • Mary & Emma catch up and chat about plants! • Liz introduces herself • Rewriting the rules • The Collective • Discussion around time • The creative process • Mary recalls her own journey with her creative process
Episode Resources:
Liz's Website - The Collective
Liz's TED Talk
Howard Thurman - The Sound of The Genuine
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
The ALMANAC - Sharon Bailey's Workshop (available to members only)
Lynn Felton - @bonzart
Connect with Liz Kimball:: • Website: https://lizkimball.com/ • Instagram: @lizkimball
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.
Our guest today is Laurell Sims, Co-Founder & CEO of Urban Growers Collective in Chicago, here to talk about food accessibility and the development of community-based food systems. Urban Growers Collective (UGC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was co-founded by Laurell Sims and Erika Allen in the fall of 2017. Working closely with community partners, their approach is to demonstrate and to support communities in developing systems of their own where food is grown, prepared, and distributed within the community itself. Urban Grower's Collective operates 8 urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, leadership development, and food distribution. Each farm utilizes organic growing methods, intensive growing practices, and year-round production strategies to best maximize growing space. In this conversation, we talk about the numerous programs operating within UGC that are helping not only to bring food to underserved areas but to facilitate youth involvement and outreach programs for positive community impact. Laurell is active in the Chicago Food Policy Action Council and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Slow Food Chicago and Green City Market. In 2011, Laurell was selected as a Bold Food Fellow, a State Department exchange with farmers from Uganda and Kenya, and has managed development projects with urban farms in Haiti. In her spare time, Laurell is a volunteer magician for Open Heart Magic which provides bedside magic for hospitalized children. Topics Discussed:
How Laurell came to the Urban Grower's Collective
ReVision Urban Farm in Boston
The impact of the urban farming movement
The eight farms and programs within in the Urban Grower's Collective
Healing aspects of community spaces
Fresh Moves Mobile Market
Linkup Illinois for food assistance
Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark
Prescription for Health, Howard Brown Health Center
Food Justice and privilege
Food waste in Chicago
How policy and racism affect grocery store access
Farm Bus in Richmond, Mark Lilly
Midwest Foods Wholesaler
USDA Food boxes
April Jones on The Good Dirt
Julia Skinner on The Good Dirt
The challenge of land access, particularly for BIPOC growers
Green Era Urban Farm in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in Chicago
The anaerobic digester as mitigation for food waste
Soil contamination and remediation
Wasted! The Story of Food Waste
Chicago Food Policy Action Council
Connect with Laurell & the UGC:
Urban Grower's Collective website
On Instagram @urbangrowerscollective
Donate or Volunteer with the Urban Grower's Collective!
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!
Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.
In celebration of the holiday this week, and upcoming "Black Friday", we're re-airing our favorite slow-living take on the matter...Slow Friday!
RE-AIR FROM 11/26/21
You're in for something a little different this Friday...it's a solo show with Mary and Emma! At Lady Farmer, we're always thinking about ways to shift our thinking to live into a more slow and sustainable lifestyle, and today is a great opportunity to do just that. What if Black Friday became Slow Friday, and what would that look like? Join us on this week’s episode of The Good Dirt as we share a bit about our own Christmas memories and experiences with gift-giving as well as how we're thinking about being more mindful with our consumer habits during the holiday season. Enjoy this week's episode, let us know what you think, and we'll be back with another interview next week! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Simplecast, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:
The negative impacts of consumerism and how to think differently about our consumer habits
The importance that we have placed on gift-giving and receiving during the holiday season
Slow Friday Challenge
Resources:
Unplug the Christmas Tree
Christmas by Peter Spier
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Our Website
Original Music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026
Today we're talking to Brandi Stanley, host of the podcast This Plus That. Brandi makes a living out of making connections. If creativity is the ability to connect the seemingly un-connectable, that’s the art she practices. In love with the space between things—the intersections and the paradoxes—she's constantly looking for what insights can be gained when we mash the unexpected together and the growth that happens when we learn to hold complexity. We had a great time talking with Brandi about so many things, from the hustle culture to church history, from empty calories as a metaphor to the gift economy, and of course all of the good dirt in between all of it. If you enjoy “connecting the dots” as they say, and discovering how much more we all have in common with each other than we think, then you’ll love this conversation. Topics Discussed:
Brandi's journey to creating her Podcast This Plus That, and finding her way to doing what she loves
The Great Resignation
Wendell Berry
Steve Jobs
Nathan Myhrvold
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
Charles Eisenstein and the gift economy
The hustle culture and passive income in an extractive economy
The idea of finding "aliveness" in what we do
Consuming Empty Calories as a metaphor
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Connecting the seemingly unconnectable
Soil and social justice
Christianity and the Industrial Food System
Nutrient depletion in our soil means nutrient-deficient food
Groundwork Podcast - Interview with Alicia Brown
Emily McElroy Intersections of Painting Plus Prayer
How church history impacted our relationship with nature in western civilization
How our language impacts the way we think and act in the world
Emergent Strategy by Adrian Marie Brown
Living into the new story
Connect with Brandi:
Brandi's Podcast, This Plus That
On Instagram @thisplusthatpod
On Youtube, This Plus That Podcast
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
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Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.
Today our guest is Jenni Harris, daughter of Will Harris and 5th generation Harris family member at White Oak Pastures. In the mid-90s, her father Will Harris recognized the problems in late 20th-century agriculture and decided to take his whole operation back to the days of his great-grandfather. He gave up chemical inputs and animal confinement farming and began implementing regenerative farming before it was even a word. White Oak pasture-raises 10 species of livestock, eggs, organic vegetables, and honey on almost 5,000 acres of land and does it in what they call a “radically traditional way.” Jenni is here to talk to us about White Oak Pastures and how they have continued to evolve as an online source for high-quality meat while maintaining not only a commitment to land stewardship and sustainability but to their rural community as well. Topics Discussed:
The story of White Oak Pastures
Jenni's early knowledge that she was gay and her journey away from her hometown
The transition of the farm back to more traditional practices
How the farm changed over the years in order to achieve resilience
The challenge for conventional farmers to change to a different model
The challenges for the grass-fed beef industry for American farmers
Meat production as a contributor to climate change
Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers - it's not the cow, it's the how!
Epic Provisions, owned by General Mills measuring soil assessments to demonstrate the livestock as a regenerative product
Carbon emissions in the Impossible Burger
White Oak Pastures Rural Revival
The value of knowing your farmer
Connect with White Oak Pastures:
Their website, whiteoakpastures.com
White Oak Pastures Online Shop
On Instagram @whiteoakpastures
On Facebook @whiteoakpastures
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
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Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Today's guest is Claire Dunn, here with us to dive deeply into the mysteries of nature and psyche through the pathways of deep nature connection. Speaking to us from Melbourne, Australia, Claire is a writer, speaker, barefoot explorer, rewilding facilitator, and founder of Nature’s Apprentice, a platform for education and guidance in rewilding our souls and the planet. For the last 15 years, Claire has been facilitating individuals in ancestral earth skills, deep ecology, ecopsychology, soul-centric nature-based practice, village building, dance, ceremony, and contemporary wilderness rites-of-passage. Claire is the author of the memoir, My Year Without Matches, which tells the story of her year living wild – and the recently released memoir Rewilding the Urban Soul exploring how we might embody wild consciousness even while living in the setting of a city. Topics Covered:
Rewilding as a new human movement
Cultivation of a "Wild Mind"
Claire's childhood and background in the environmental movement
How Claire's introduction to primitive earth skills led her more deeply into the human nature relationship
Richard Lou The Last Child in the Woods
Vitamin N (Nature)
Tom Brown's Tracker School in New Jersey
Australia's first Independent Wilderness Studies Program
Claire's one-year self-initiated deep nature immersion
The sacred order of survival
Bill Plotkin
Claire's emergence from her immersion, and sharing the immersion experience with the world
Nature's Apprentice
Rewilding the Urban Soul - Claire Dunn
My Year Without Matches
Jon Young's Core Routines of Nature
Common threads of people who come to Claire for instruction
What is a vision quest?
The urgency of climate change
Bringing back the species of the wild human
Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone
Connect with Claire:
Her website, naturesapprentice.com.au/
Claire's Books:
Rewilding the Urban Soul
My Year Without Matches
Follow her on Instagram @_natures_apprentice_
Claire's Facebook
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
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Get 15% off your order of all-natural plant fertilizers from BIOS Nutrients with the code LADYFARMER15. Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Our guest today is Tom Harries, co-founder and CEO of Earth™, a sustainable funeral brand specializing in soil transformation. So what is soil transformation, and what does it have to do with death care and burial? What does it share in common with the green burial movement —and how is it different? Tom has been innovating in the funeral industry for almost a decade, and in this conversation he tells us not only about this carbon-neutral alternative to burial or cremation, but also about how his company is providing ways to reimagine funerals, providing a more sustainable and modern alternative to all aspects of conventional death care. Topics covered;
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Tom's entry into the death care industry
Making funeral service sustainable
Traditional death care practices
From funeral logistics to soil transformation
What is soil transformation, the process and how it differs from cremation and burial
Building a 21st-century experience in death care
How does soil transformation differ from green burial?
The issue of land availability for human body disposition
The results of soil transformation, what is the quality of the soil from the human remains?
Goals for Earth™
The cost of soil transformation relative to cremation and other current death care practices
Preplanning for death care
Legalization of the soil transformation process
Our conversation with Heidi Hannapel about Green Burial
Connect with Tom:
The Earth Funeral website: https://earthfuneral.com/
On Instagram @earth_funeral
On Facebook @joinearth
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!
Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Get 15% off your order of all-natural plant fertilizers from BIOS Nutrients with the code LADYFARMER15. Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Join Mary and Emma as they discuss a slow living Halloween, the second largest consumer season in the US. From the ancient traditions of the Celtic Samhain celebrations, to the modern day spook fest that dominates this time of year, you'll hear how you can embrace the special beauty and magic of nature during this time, letting go of much of the waste and frenzy but keeping all of the fun! Things Mentioned:
Zero Waste Candy Alternatives
The Scariest Thing About Halloween is the Plastic Waste
National Retail Federation Prediction for Halloween Spending in 2022
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
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Get 15% off your order of all-natural plant fertilizers from BIOS Nutrients with the code LADYFARMER15. Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Today’s guest is Monique Allen, CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscaping design company that brings the principles of regenerative agriculture to ornamental gardening. The central work of The Garden Continuum is to create outdoor living spaces, both public and private, that draw people out into those spaces and begin to build that reconnection with nature. In this episode, you’ll hear how Monique's approach infuses life back into systems and landscapes that have been abused by degenerative practices. You'll hear her explain the difference in a landscape as something pretty to look at, compared with what she calls a “life scape,” or a space that calls you in and actually asks you to interact with nature in an active and participatory way. You’ll also hear about her book, Stop Landscaping, Start Lifescaping. Through regenerative gardening, Monique breathes new life into the soil, and through her personalized landscape business coaching she helps clients build a high-integrity business reflecting care for the entire earth community. Topics Discussed:
Monique's journey as a landscape gardener to regenerative ornamental gardening
Ornamental gardening means we aren't growing for food
Monique's central work is to draw people outdoors and reconnect them with nature
The Lifescape method
Straw Hat Park and Pocket Parks
Creating a sense of place
The Japanese practice of Shinto
How Monique applied regenerative farming practices to her ornamental garden designs and her business
Finding inspiration for her book project
Operating a hyperlocal business
The pricing challenge of regenerative landscaping/ incremental investing
Biochar
A discussion of tilling
How to prepare the soil for a garden
How gardens change people and their lives
Regeneration for entrepreneurs
Monique's ideas about slow living and good dirt
Monique's Book, Stop Landscaping, Start LifeScaping
Connect with Monique:
Monique's Website, thegardencontinuum.com/
On Instagram @thegardencontinuum
Monique's Book, Stop Landscaping, Start LifeScaping
About Lady Farmer:
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!
Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Get 15% off your order of all-natural plant fertilizers from BIOS Nutrients with the code LADYFARMER15. Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Today’s guest is Jessie Stokes, founder and owner of The Tiny Yellow Bungalow Shop. What started as an experimental blog in sustainability in the Spring of 2015 has become an online, eco-conscious one-stop source for natural and sustainably produced items for your daily needs. Jessie puts a lot of work and research into providing products that are free of plastics, pollutants, toxins, and wasteful packaging. In this conversation we talk about the conundrum of selling the idea of sustainability without promoting more consumerism, issues with greenwashing, the problem with buzzwords like "zero waste" and "plant-based", and the driving force of convenience as a selling point. Jessie is passionate about her mission and eager to encourage others in their sustainability journey. She’s also a young mom, and has advice for others in making life decisions that require a different approach to sustainability. Stick around for what she has to say about cloth diapering! Topics Discussed:
Pawpaws are here! Earthy Delights
Autumn Ice Cream recipes in The ALMANAC
Natural Dyeing, Botanical Colors
Why Jessie started a sustainable shop
The conundrum of selling sustainable items/encouraging purchases
How making small changes can encourage people to go further
Finding appropriate products for the store
Working on sustainability within a broken system
Encouraging others that they don't have to be perfect
Bringing the issues to a dialogue
Sustainability was the norm not that long ago
Compostable as greenwashing
Marketing words used around sustainability
Convenience as a factor in decision making
Cloth diapering
Connect with Jessie:
Tiny Yellow Bungalow online shop
On Instagram @tinyyellowbungalow
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and slow living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast, along with the Lady Farmer Marketplace and our online community, The ALMANAC.
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
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Support your Good Dirt at home with BIOS Nutrients! Listeners of The Good Dirt podcast can enjoy 15% off BIOS Nutrients organic, natural fertilizers using the code LADYFARMER15 at checkout. Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Today we're talking to Becky Cole, regenerative farmer, gardener, folk herbalist, forager and mother. Becky runs Broughgammon Farm with her husband Charlie in Northern Ireland. She became interested in natural living when she became burnt out from city life and went on a journey to discover slow living and nature connections. In this conversation, we talk about the health crises which lead Becky to reevaluate her lifestyle, her background in the fashion industry, the regenerative ethos and practices of Broughgammon farm, and her practice and teachings of foraging and herbalism. You can find Becky every month on BBC Radio 2 and her popular podcast, Nature & Nourish. She teaches workshops online & on the farm. Her first book The Garden Apothecary was released in 2022 with Hardie Grant and she runs monthly nature connection circles on her Patreon page, The Rooted Connection. Topics Covered:
Becky's background in the fashion industry
How a health crisis guided her back to nature
Fashion in the UK
Fashion brands mentioned:
Country Clothing
Dubarry of Ireland
Cabbages and Roses
Hunter Boots
Becky's fashion ethics
The environmental ethos of Broughgammon Farm
Closing the waste loops in the food chain at Broughgammon Farm, and how they make use of by-products.
Billy Burgers
Ethically raised veal
The Garden Apothecary by Becky O Cole
Foraging and Herbalism
Fear of Nature
Farming as a lifestyle
A leisurely discussion of slow living
Common Herbs for Natural Health by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Connect with Becky:
On Instagram, @beckyocole
Becky's Website, beckyocole.com
Becky's Patreon, The Rooted Community
Nature & Nourish Podcast
Broughgammon Farm on Instagram
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast.
Our Website
@weareladyfarmer on Instagram
Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you.
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Support your Good Dirt at home with BIOS Nutrients! Listeners of The Good Dirt podcast can enjoy 15% off BIOS Nutrients organic, natural fertilizers using the code LADYFARMER15 at checkout. Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: BIOS Ad BIOS Natural Plant Fertilizer - LADYFARMER15 for 15% off BIOS Affiliate Link
Today we are talking to Aaron Deacon, creator of BIOS Nutrients, a natural plant fertilizer that provides natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers & pesticides for indoor plants, gardens, and farms. Aaron’s story is truly one of curiosity, passion, and drive to find a solution for something he cares very much about, which is soil health and thriving plants. His fertilizers and pesticides are made with all-natural, organic ingredients to keep your soil & plants free of harmful chemicals, handmade with love and care. All batches are lab tested to ensure you're getting the best for your indoor plants, gardens, or farms. In this conversation, we talk not only about soil science but also about the spiritual and metaphorical aspects of our human relationship to healthy soil and how good dirt is key to all life on the planet. We are excited about Aaron's work and his product, and pleased to welcome Bios Nutrients join Lady Farmer as an affiliate partner! Topics Covered: Aaron's background growing cannabis, and discovering life in the soil Korean Natural Farming and utilizing fermentation for soil health Natural vs Synthetic How to use the BIOS products Nourishing your indoor plants Our human connection to soil biology Aaron's learning curve in soil microbiology Creating the natural fertilizer, leaning into nature and intuition, creating a balance of microbes Aaron's basement operation The challenge of educating people regarding life in the soil Positive testimonials The importance of educating children in soil biology https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781612198552 (How to Do Nothing by Jenny O'Dell)
Connect with Aaron: https://biosnutrients.ca/collections/all?sca_ref=2454216.qvXDBufqTP (BIOS Nutrients website) - use the code LADYFARMER15 for 15% off! On Instagram @biosnutrients On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@biosnutrients?lang=en (@biosnutrients)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: BIOS Ad BIOS Natural Plant Fertilizer - LADYFARMER15 for 15% off https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/bios (BIOS Affiliate Link)
Today we are talking to Aaron Deacon, creator of BIOS Nutrients, a natural plant fertilizer that provides natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers & pesticides for indoor plants, gardens, and farms. Aaron’s story is truly one of curiosity, passion, and drive to find a solution for something he cares very much about, which is soil health and thriving plants. His fertilizers and pesticides are made with all-natural, organic ingredients to keep your soil & plants free of harmful chemicals, handmade with love and care. All batches are lab tested to ensure you're getting the best for your indoor plants, gardens, or farms. In this conversation, we talk not only about soil science but also about the spiritual and metaphorical aspects of our human relationship to healthy soil and how good dirt is key to all life on the planet. We are excited about Aaron's work and his product, and pleased to welcome Bios Nutrients join Lady Farmer as an affiliate partner! Topics Covered: Aaron's background growing cannabis, and discovering life in the soil Korean Natural Farming and utilizing fermentation for soil health Natural vs Synthetic How to use the BIOS products Nourishing your indoor plants Our human connection to soil biology Aaron's learning curve in soil microbiology Creating the natural fertilizer, leaning into nature and intuition, creating a balance of microbes Aaron's basement operation The challenge of educating people regarding life in the soil Positive testimonials The importance of educating children in soil biology https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781612198552 (How to Do Nothing by Jenny O'Dell)
Connect with Aaron: https://biosnutrients.ca/collections/all?sca_ref=2454216.qvXDBufqTP (BIOS Nutrients website) - use the code LADYFARMER15 for 15% off! On Instagram @biosnutrients On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@biosnutrients?lang=en (@biosnutrients)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: BIOS Ad BIOS Natural Plant Fertilizer - LADYFARMER15 for 15% off https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/bios (BIOS Affiliate Link)
Our guest today is Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times best-selling author, a certified life coach, and the host of The Slow Living Podcast. Stephanie specializes in long-term goal planning for her clients to live out the life they’ve always wanted — the one they’ve always dreamt about. She asks, what if you could truly “have it all?” What if you could design the life of your dreams and then live it out, in Real Time? What started as an idea for a way to stay home with her kids became her blog, A Year of Slow Cooking, a website and TV appearances, book contracts, life coaching, and more recently, The Slow Living Podcast. Tune in to hear how Stephanie has evolved a life that remains true to her core desires in her life, and how she is guiding others in doing the same. We talk about topics such as... https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=podcast (Fall Season inside The ALMANAC) How Stephanie's project "A Year of Slow Cooking" led to "The Slow Living Podcast" and life coaching https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/amy-dufault?_pos=1&_sid=7886f6ab7&_ss=r (Amy Dufault on The Good Dirt) Living "On Purpose" A discussion about the Instant Pot Marketing and Societal pressures affecting our consumer behaviors The Peace Pyramid https://miraclemorning.com ("Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod) FOMO= "Figure Only Myself Out" Screen boundaries for kids https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Town (Our Town)
Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie's Website, https://stephanieodea.com (stephanieodea.com) https://stephanieodea.com/podcast/ (Podcast - Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjUyu6t2aH6AhVSkYkEHeQcAEsQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fslow-living-with-stephanie-odea%2Fid1581672574&usg=AOvVaw2Wh8SHSph1sajj-MQb-V35 (Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea - Apple Podcasts) https://stephanieodea.com/product-category/books/ (Stephanie's Books) On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephanieodea/?hl=en (@stephanieodea)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Our guest today is Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times best-selling author, a certified life coach, and the host of The Slow Living Podcast. Stephanie specializes in long-term goal planning for her clients to live out the life they’ve always wanted — the one they’ve always dreamt about. She asks, what if you could truly “have it all?” What if you could design the life of your dreams and then live it out, in Real Time? What started as an idea for a way to stay home with her kids became her blog, A Year of Slow Cooking, a website and TV appearances, book contracts, life coaching, and more recently, The Slow Living Podcast. Tune in to hear how Stephanie has evolved a life that remains true to her core desires in her life, and how she is guiding others in doing the same. We talk about topics such as... https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=podcast (Fall Season inside The ALMANAC) How Stephanie's project "A Year of Slow Cooking" led to "The Slow Living Podcast" and life coaching https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/amy-dufault?_pos=1&_sid=7886f6ab7&_ss=r (Amy Dufault on The Good Dirt) Living "On Purpose" A discussion about the Instant Pot Marketing and Societal pressures affecting our consumer behaviors The Peace Pyramid https://miraclemorning.com ("Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod) FOMO= "Figure Only Myself Out" Screen boundaries for kids https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Town (Our Town)
Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie's Website, https://stephanieodea.com (stephanieodea.com) https://stephanieodea.com/podcast/ (Podcast - Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjUyu6t2aH6AhVSkYkEHeQcAEsQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fslow-living-with-stephanie-odea%2Fid1581672574&usg=AOvVaw2Wh8SHSph1sajj-MQb-V35 (Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea - Apple Podcasts) https://stephanieodea.com/product-category/books/ (Stephanie's Books) On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephanieodea/?hl=en (@stephanieodea)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Our guest today is Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times best-selling author, a certified life coach, and the host of The Slow Living Podcast. Stephanie specializes in long-term goal planning for her clients to live out the life they’ve always wanted — the one they’ve always dreamt about. She asks, what if you could truly “have it all?” What if you could design the life of your dreams and then live it out, in Real Time? What started as an idea for a way to stay home with her kids became her blog, A Year of Slow Cooking, a website and TV appearances, book contracts, life coaching, and more recently, The Slow Living Podcast. Tune in to hear how Stephanie has evolved a life that remains true to her core desires in her life, and how she is guiding others in doing the same. We talk about topics such as... https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=podcast (Fall Season inside The ALMANAC) How Stephanie's project "A Year of Slow Cooking" led to "The Slow Living Podcast" and life coaching https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/amy-dufault?_pos=1&_sid=7886f6ab7&_ss=r (Amy Dufault on The Good Dirt) Living "On Purpose" A discussion about the Instant Pot Marketing and Societal pressures affecting our consumer behaviors The Peace Pyramid https://miraclemorning.com ("Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod) FOMO= "Figure Only Myself Out" Screen boundaries for kids https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Town (Our Town)
Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie's Website, https://stephanieodea.com (stephanieodea.com) https://stephanieodea.com/podcast/ (Podcast - Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjUyu6t2aH6AhVSkYkEHeQcAEsQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fslow-living-with-stephanie-odea%2Fid1581672574&usg=AOvVaw2Wh8SHSph1sajj-MQb-V35 (Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea - Apple Podcasts) https://stephanieodea.com/product-category/books/ (Stephanie's Books) On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephanieodea/?hl=en (@stephanieodea)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Our guests today are Janessa Leone, founder of the sustainable luxury brand Janessa Leoné, and Rachel Cantu, supply chain and sustainability advisor, and founder of Simplify and Grow Business Consulting. The Janessa Leone brand is bringing the healing potential of regenerative agriculture to create a climate beneficial textile supply chain. https://janessaleone.com/ (Janessa Leoné) makes beautiful, thoughtful products with impact in mind–hats, accessories and knits. Since launching in 2013– the company has emerged as a leader in sustainability, releasing earlier this year, the first collection of carbon-negative sweaters to be made entirely in the USA We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including... how sustainability and luxury pair together Janessa's personal journey in this space–and what has motivated her to pivot her business in this way the tensions around sustainability in the fashion industry how regenerative business can heal ecosystems how to measure impact, and how to share that impact to educate and empower customers
Topics Covered & Links: https://www.victorychimes.com/2022-trips (Victory Chimes Windjammer Tour) https://lady-farmer.com/community (Join the ALMANAC for Fall! ) Establishing a regenerative clothing brand Creating transparent supply chains from scratch Rachel Cantu's business, https://simplifygrow.com (Simplify + Grow) Regeneration vs . sustainability What is Regenerative? Janessa's journey with chronic health issues and her discovery of regenerative agriculture Quantifying carbon impact How Janessa's personal journey evolved her business What makes wool special https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/sheep-inc?_pos=1&_sid=b54fcf5e1&_ss=r (Our conversation with Sheep Inc's Edzard Van Der Wyck) Rambouillet sheep and wool How the regenerative ranch co-op works https://textileexchange.org (Textile Exchange) - leading organization in terms of standards development https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-wool/ (Responsible Wool Standard) https://shanikowoolcompany.com (Shaniko Wool Co in Oregon) Rachel's experience with large brands, pros and cons of large and small scale production Janessa's Leone's highest priorities as a company Luxury and Sustainability
Connect with Janessa and Rachel: The Janessa Leone Website: janessaleone.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessaleone/ (@janessaleone) https://simplifygrow.com (Simplify + Grow Consulting) by Rachel Cantu
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Our guest today is April Jones, founder of the Pinehurst farmer's market in Columbia, South Carolina and an advocate for the food justice and food sovereignty movement. April is a writer, a public speaker, a blogger, a recipe developer book reviewer, and is passionate about community gardens and farmer's markets. She contributes content to her blog, Frolicking Americana, and to numerous publications, including Mother Earth News, Country Lore, The Natural Farmer, The Agrarian Trust, Cornucopia Institute and Farmer's Market Coalition. April's work is in creating a resilient food system, farmer's markets and creating community change around food. Some of the topics covered in this conversation include food apartheid as opposed to food justice and food sovereignty, the value of farmers markets in community and culture, soil mitigation, bringing civility into our communities and how food reflects value systems. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDK7OzPMsJUXQDwqF7LN2pBTUBThKFim (Youtube), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Beginning of Pinehurst Farmer's Market Food Apartheid/ food deserts Food Justice and Food Sovereignty How the farmer's market benefits the community Farmer's Markets as a reflection of local culture Soil mitigation Bringing resources to communities Educating for food sovereignty Civility in our communities Value systems reflected through food
Resources Mentioned: https://www.rareseeds.com/ (Baker Creek Seed Company) https://www.king.senate.gov/ (Angus King) https://www.npr.org/people/2101154/ari-shapiro (Ari Shapiro (NPR)) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder (Laura Ingalls Wilder) Agrarian Trust (VA) Native Indigenous Conference (MN)
Connect with April: https://www.facebook.com/pinehurstfarmersmarket (@pinehurstfarmersmarket on Facebook) April's Blog, http://frolickingamericana.blogspot.com/ (Frolicking Americana)
About Lady Farmer: Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast. https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
In this episode, we talk about growing food in small spaces and food preservation, regional foods, and the benefits of a front yard garden. Our guest for this episode is Kris Bordessa, a long-time gardener, certified Master Food Preserver, and award-winning book author. Kris lives in Hawaii, and is learning to grow food in a climate that’s vastly different from where she grew up. She loves helping people learn that they can provide for themselves, from producing food to cooking at home. Kris's most recent book is Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living (National Geographic). She’s the founder of the site by the same name, Attainable Sustainable (http://attainable-sustainable.net/ (attainable-sustainable.net)), where she writes about food from the ground up, covering gardening, recipes, food preservation, and green(er) living. In this conversation, we talk about the food supply in Hawaii, growing food in small spaces and food preservation, regional foods (the strawberry guava, for example) and the benefits of a front yard garden. We even get a sneak peek at Kris's next book on how to make your own staples. Be the first to hear about it here! Topics discussed: A cautionary tale about garden grafting from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1965/05/15/something-a-little-unusual (The New Yorker, May 1965) The food supply situation in Hawaii https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781426220548 (Kris's book, Attainable Sustainable) Nemo the pig Growing food in small spaces Single harvest vs. cut-and-come-again crops Growing and preserving food in Hawaii Strawberry Guava Fermenting as a preservation technique The front yard garden Kris's course on container gardening What does sustainability mean to Kris? Creating staples from scratch
Connect with Kris https://www.instagram.com/attainablesustainable/?hl=en (On Instagram @attainablesustainable) Buy Kris' book, https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781426220548 (Attainable Sustainable) Kris' website and blog, attainable-sustainable.net
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau are the co-authors of A Culinary History of Montgomery County, Maryland. This is the second book in which they have explored the food heritage of Montgomery County, the first being Bread and Beauty: A Year in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, which is full of beautiful photographs and wonderful recipes representing our region. Their current book is all about how the history of our area is tied in with food. In terms of where you live, looking at food history is a way of looking at how your culture and community have evolved over time. During this conversation, we hear lots of stories about the people and foodways of this region. We also talk about the history of Montgomery County and the Agricultural Preserve, the heritage of indigenous people in the region, development and land use planning, supply chain issues, and more. Topics Covered and Links: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/bread--beauty-a-year-in-montgomery-countys-agriculture-reserve/28340397/#edition=59912424 (Bread and Beauty) https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467148658 (A Culinary History of Montgomery County, Maryland.) https://montgomeryplanning.org/planning/agricultural-reserve/ (Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve) Eating as a Political Act https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/caroline-taylor (Caroline Taylor on The Good Dirt) Supply Chain Issues https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/tony-cohen?_pos=2&_sid=712274075&_ss=r (Tony Cohen on The Good Dirt) https://buttonfarm.org/ (Button Farm Living History Center) https://glenechopark.org/ (Glen Echo Park) https://chowdc.org/ (Culinary Historians of Washington) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/seneca-quarry (The Seneca Quarry) https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm (The C and O Canal) https://www.cctrail.org/ (The Capital Crescent Trail) TDR's or Transferable Development Rights Indigenous People of this Region https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chautauqua (Chataqua Movement) https://www.pps.org/article/montgomery (Montgomery County Farm Women's Cooperative) Bill Marriott and Hot Shoppes in D.C. https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/josiah-henson-park/ (Josiah Henson Museum)
Connect with Ellen and Claudia: https://www.facebook.com/mococulinaryhistory/ (On Facebook) @mococulinaryhistory https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467148658 (Buy the Book, A Culinary History of Montgomery County, Maryland.)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Join us for this bonus episode where Mary and Emma talk about the back-to-school season. What aspects of it are tapping into core memory making, and how much is just consumer hype? Listen in as we peel away the marketing from the emotion, and discuss ideas for reframing this season in a more sustainable way for kids AND parents. Things Mentioned: Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food - An Eater's Manifesto https://lady-farmer.com/collections/all (Lady Farmer Marketplace) https://lady-farmer.com/products/wool-insulated-plastic-free-lunchbox?_pos=1&_sid=b0cdd1038&_ss=r (Wool Lunchbox) https://lady-farmer.com/products/plastic-free-snack-sandwich-bags?pr_prod_strat=description&pr_rec_id=416706295&pr_rec_pid=6619477803168&pr_ref_pid=6619402436768&pr_seq=uniform (Jute Sandwich Bag) https://lady-farmer.com/collections/kids (Jackalo Clothing)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Sara Buscaglia is a textile artist and organic farmer who lives in southern Colorado. She’s the creator of Farm and Folk, which is a fusion of her work as both sustainable farmer and folk artist. Sara believes that the magic and alchemy of farming and art are one and the same, and her passion for transferring natural color to natural fibers is a fascination that only grows stronger as the years roll by. In this conversation we talk about how Sara came to be an organic farmer, her evolution as an artist, her quilting practice and shared thoughts on social media and consumerism. Join us to hear the inspiring story of Sara's slow living journey and the decisions that have influenced her family's intentional lifestyle. Topics Covered: Finding farming as a lifestyle Sara's evolution as a fabric artist What is folk art? The early years of CSA's The intersection of farming and art Their experience hemp farming Sarah's quilting journey and practice Sara's upcoming book project with Abrams Sara's Instagram practice Consumerism culture, and raising children within it
Resources Mentioned: Indian Runner Ducks https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/marlee-grace?_pos=1&_sid=ffcb1ea2e&_ss=r (Marlee Grace Interview) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/quilt-muralist-cookie-washington?_pos=1&_sid=8f7024c6a&_ss=r (Cookie Washington Interview) https://www.nocohempexpo.com/ (Noco Hemp Expo) Farm and Folk Logo Design, https://www.instagram.com/untodust/ (@Untodust)
Connect with Farm & Folk On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/farmandfolk/ (@farmandfolk) Sara's website and online shop: https://www.farmandfolk.com/
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Today’s guests are Heidi Barr of Kitchen Garden Textiles and Emma de Long of Knee High Farm, who have joined forces in the Pennsylvania Flax Project, aiming to revitalize the flax for linen industry in their region for the benefit of both urban and rural communities. Their goals are to create an industry built on the principles of radical inclusion, environmental stewardship and social justice, and to create clean jobs across the industries of farming, milling, weaving, cut and sew manufacturing. Their story as a team begins on March 12, 2020 when the two met to have a conversation about a natural dye project. Their chat quickly turned into an enthusiastic musing about the possibilities of Pennsylvania grown linen and the Pa. Flax Project began. In this episode we chat about the history of linen in this country and the challenges of reinstating it as a viable domestic industry, creating connection in a globalized economy, and issues with product transparency and consumer awareness. Heidi and Emma are excited to expand their commitment to the local economy and textile supply chain, recognizing that local self reliance and choosing to produce natural fibers on regenerative farms is an important step towards a healthy future. Topics Covered: The history of textile production in the US Heidi and Emma's journey to growing flax domestically The process of turning flax in to linen fiber How linen compares to other natural fibers, particularly hemp, and the impacts on our soils PA Flax Project's process to regionalize flax seed varieties Rethinking the wedding industry, and the desire for domestically-grown and sewn gowns Consumption culture and the influence of social media The next steps for PA Flax, and their crowdfunding goals
Resources Mentioned: https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/home.html (Magic Fashion Trade Show) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/sandy-fisher-and-durl-van-alstyne-of-the-chico-flax-project?_pos=1&_sid=8374c70f6&_ss=r (Chico Flax Episode) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/amy-dufault?_pos=1&_sid=6aac6515d&_ss=r (Amy DuFault Episode) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pa-flax-project?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 (Crowdfunding Campaign)
Connect with the PA Flax Project: Their Website: https://paflaxproject.com/ https://paflaxproject.com/square-yard-project (Square Yard Project) Heidi's Company, https://www.thekitchengardenseries.com (Kitchen Garden Textiles) Emma's Farm, https://www.kneehighfarm.com/ (Kneehigh Farm) https://www.instagram.com/paflaxproject/ (@paflaxproject) on Instagram https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pa-flax-project?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 (PA Flax Project on Go Fund Me)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
In this episode, Mary and Emma are talking to Julia Skinner of Root: Historic Food for the Modern World. Root was born from Julia's deep love for community and a belief in the power of food to tell stories, connect us to place and to each other, and to build a bridge to the past. Julia's work is all about food, history, food stories, where it comes from and the people behind it. She loves fostering connections with other people and with the earth around us. Julia is especially interested in learning and teaching about fermentation, demonstrating to people the ease and accessibility of preparing delicious and healthy food using this ancient and powerful food preservation technique. Topics Covered: Exploring historic cookbooks Julia’s discovery of historical cooking traditions Types of fermentation she has explored How to start fermenting The growing popularity of traditional foods Shifting food interests during the pandemic Food Access Milk Kefir Food as medicine
Resources Mentioned: Julia's website--https://root-kitchens.com/ (Root Kitchens) https://www.workman.com/products/our-fermented-lives/hardback (Our Fermented Lives). by Julia Skinner https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-english-housewife_gervase-markham/1594334/item/7987242/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuaiXBhCCARIsAKZLt3lAdfMuxRJrNqTBGC5co1MIGVYY9FTBdZS--10GbX9x7VibIlgyNjAaArDcEALw_wcB#idiq=7987242&edition=5025600 (The English Housewife by Gervase Markham) https://www.wildfermentation.com/the-art-of-fermentation/ (The Art of Fermentation) by https://www.wildfermentation.com/ (Sandor Katz) https://www.instagram.com/free99fridge/?hl=en (Free99Fridge), Atlanta https://umifeeds.org/ (Umi Feeds) https://goodr.co/ (Goodr) Sowans Celtic Porridge https://www.fermentationschool.com/ (The Fermentation School) https://www.reddit.com/r/DoesNotTranslate/comments/u6hk6e/korean_%EC%86%90%EB%A7%9B_sonmat_literally_hand_taste_the_unique/ (Son-Mat) --(Korean) Hand taste, the unique quality and taste food has from an individual's touch, care, and experience; the way food tastes different when made by different people, often used to describe the taste of mom's cooking.
Connect with Julia: https://root-kitchens.com/ (Root Kitchens Website): https://root-kitchens.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rootkitchens/ (@rootkitchens) on Instagram https://root-kitchens.com/shop/ (Julia's Books, Classes and Courses) https://rootkitchens.substack.com/ (Root Kitchens Newsletter on Substack)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Edzard van der Wyck is the co-founder of Sheep Inc., a sustainable apparel company that creates carbon negative knitwear made from merino wool. Sheep Inc's revolutionary approach starts at the source - the farm! Their partnership with regenerative farms in New Zealand and innovative manufacturing processes allow them to maintain a carbon negative status from sheep to sweater. In this episode, we talk about the impact of the fashion industry on our climate, how Sheep Inc was born, why they chose to start at the raw materials, regenerative sheep wool farms and how they work, and why carbon neutral goals are not enough. We also discuss how we can collectively shift to a more sustainable economy as a whole, and Edzard's hope for what the future of purchasing looks like. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICp_ltnSXg&list=PLvDK7OzPMsJUXQDwqF7LN2pBTUBThKFim (Youtube), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The impact of the fashion industry on our climate Sheep Inc's innovative manufacturing process Regenerative sheep farming in New Zealand Why carbon neutral goals are not enough How Sheep Inc maintains its carbon negative status Sustainably dyeing their garments How Sheep Inc avoids waste or deadstock in their manufaturing The future of transparency and shopping sustainably How social pressure may have a role in a more sustainable future The true cost of fashion, and our perceived value of apparel The durability of natural fibers Why transparency is important, but may not be enough in the future
Resources Mentioned: http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (Lady Farmer ALMANAC Membership) https://www.discoverzq.com/ (ZQ Merino) https://us.sheepinc.com/pages/the-connected-dot (Connected Dot) Sheep Inc’s Website: https://sheepinc.com/ On Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sheepinc/ ( @sheepinc)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share a shoutout. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
What does it mean for humans to live sustainably on the earth? Andrew Schwartz, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of The Institute for Ecological Civilization, a non-profit promoting long-term solutions for the wellbeing of people and the planet, helps us pull apart that question. Andrew is also the Executive Director of the Center for Process Studies and Assistant Professor of Process and Comparative Theology at Claremont School of Theology. In this conversation, we’re talking about fundamental shifts in many of our most basic assumptions about our relationship with each other and the environment, and the role each of us plays in the way forward towards a worldwide, life-supporting community. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICp_ltnSXg&list=PLvDK7OzPMsJUXQDwqF7LN2pBTUBThKFim (Youtube), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: How Andrew came to his interest in ecology through religion How The Institute for Ecological Civilization came into being Explanation of The Institute for Ecological Civilization and its mission The Centrality of the Human Experience Genesis as a directive for the human role in the web of creation Deep Ecology Are we fighting for human survival or earth's survival? EcoCiv partners and programs Where are the solutions? Does change happen from within the system, outside the system or from the top down? Who is getting it right? Who do we support?
Resources Mentioned: https://share.descript.com/view/5LF2OK9aqP3 (Rose of Sharon Sacred Harp Hymn 254) https://www.blueflame.com/artist/don-shiva/ (Don Shiva) https://davidkorten.org/ (David Corton) https://www.jeremylent.com/ (Jeremy Lent) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780553375404 (Ishmael) by Daniel Quinn https://www.aspeninstitute.org/ (Aspen Institute) https://www.philipclayton.net/ (Philip Clayton) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Cobb (John Cobb) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781940447414 (What is Ecological Civilization) by Andrew Schwartz and Philip Clayton https://cst.edu/for-such-a-time-as-this/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQCdUQPnlMXJ9cQsAQPOnhTug5VW9skXv8b3h3fjwkR9fUsavPL0rrBoC6RMQAvD_BwE (Claremont School of Theology) Willamette University https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/salvas-story (Water for South Sudan) https://weall.org/ (Wellbeing Economy Alliance)
Connect with Andrew and the Institute for Ecological Civilization: EcoCiv website: https://ecociv.org/ (https://ecociv.org/) On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ecociv_/ (@ecociv_) Listen to the https://ecociv.org/the-ecociv-podcast/ (EcoCiv Podcast)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
"What does the good dirt mean to you?" Join Mary and Emma as they celebrate this 100th episode milestone by reflecting on the two and a half years of their podcasting journey and by highlighting several of their past guests answering this question. Things Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/sherri-powell?_pos=1&_sid=3749016bb&_ss=r (Our Episode with Sherri Powell) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780374159122 (“4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman) Mary Oliver Poem - http://www.phys.unm.edu/~tw/fas/yits/archive/oliver_thesummerday.html (The Summer Day)
Featured Guests 27:11 - Amy DuFault, Episode 1 27:28 - Liz Kimball, Episode 40 28:43 - Rebecca Burgess, Episode 38 29:28 - Lynn Cassells, Episode 79 30:54 - Justin West, Episode 72 31:28 - Julia Watkins, Episode 12 & 83 33:10 - Jason Fowler, Episode 84 35:01 - Eliza Greenman, Episode 86 35:33 - Amanda Agricola, Episode 87 36:14 - Ryan Mitchell, Episode 77 35:35 - Lisa Mitchell, Episode 91 36:54 - Bex Partridge, Episode 94 38:45 - Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing, Episode 90 39:10 - Melissa K. Norris, Episode 99 39:40 - Jesse Golden, Episode 81 40:20 - Megan Borukhovsky of Sister Nettle, Episode 83 41:13 - Tony Cohen, Juneteenth Bonus Episode (June 19, 2021)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Want small, attainable steps you can take to begin your homesteading journey? Melissa K. Norris is a fifth-generation homesteader who believes in keeping the old ways alive and that food shouldn't come from a box. She lives on a 15-acre farm in Washington state with her husband and two children, and together they raise 100% of their own meat and a majority of the fruits and vegetables they consume in a year. Melissa doubled-down on her homesteading journey after a chronic health issue caused her to look at the foods she was eating every day. She decided she could save money and be healthier if she grew and preserved her own food rather than purchasing pre-packaged food items. From this, she’s built a homesteading empire, with a podcast, multiple books, and an online education platform with over a thousand members. Melissa's passion is to teach others the skills of the homesteading and simple life movement, no matter where you live. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of convenience and how it is used against us - especially in the food industry - as well as small, attainable steps you can take to begin your homesteading journey. Join us for this inspiring conversation! Topics Covered: How Melissa healed her chronic health issues with food Food fads of the nineties Reframing what "convenience" means to you Small steps to start homesteading How Melissa created the Pioneering Today Academy Herbalism and Natural Medicines
Resources Mentioned: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup-substitute/ (Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe | Melissa K Norris Blog) https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=michael+pollan (Michael Pollan Books) https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/pioneering-today-academy-2/ (Pioneer Today Academy) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/5-tips-on-how-to-get-started-with-sourdough/ (Sourdough Starter Tutorial ) https://homesteadersofamerica.com/2022-homesteaders-of-america-conference/ (Homesteaders of America Conference)
Connect with Melissa: On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ (@melissaknorris) On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ( @melissaknorris) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7-S8Q0uqUxG0kKfX_dOzw (Melissa’s Youtube Channel) Melissa’s Website: https://melissaknorris.com/ (https://melissaknorris.com/) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/ (Pioneering Today Podcast) https://melissaknorris.lpages.co/pioneering-today-academy-2/ (Pioneer Today Academy)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
After observing the waste and unsustainable practices while working in the fashion industry, Sarah Arch and Allie Feldman decided to do something about it by starting Rooted Botanics, a fashion brand that gives ethically sourced vintage pieces new life through natural dyes. Both Sarah and Allie are dedicated to thoughtful sourcing, purposeful education about the history of natural dye, and creating beautiful garments while developing a business model designed to remain at a human scale. The relationships they have forged with plant dyes continue to advance a paradigm shift in the fashion industry - a shift that ultimately downplays harm and amplifies joy. Topics Covered: Discovering Natural Dyes Waste in the Fashion Industry Greenwashing and Microplastics Health Benefits of Natural Dyes and Fibers Embracing the Beauty and Unpredictability of Natural Dye Learning and Growing Into Slow Living
Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/mairin-wilson (Christie Dawn Podcast Episode) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/textiles-101-fiber-content (Textiles 101: Fiber Content) https://maiwa.com/ (Maiwa natural dyes)
Connect with Rooted Botanics: https://rootedbotanics.com/ (https://rootedbotanics.com/ ) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rootedbotanics/?hl=en ( @rootedbotanics)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Herbalist, artist, and cookbook author Spencre McGowan tells us about her herbal allies and the ways that living in relationship with plants has shaped her slow living journey. After receiving informal training in cooking with herbs in Sweden and attending herb school in California, Spencre began exploring her own personal relationships to herbs through writing and creating zines, one of which became her first book (Blotto Botany, a guide to herbal infusions and cordials). Spencre is passionate about the accessibility of herbal medicine, and encourages listeners to get to know a few herbs personally, whether or not they have access to their own garden. She also advocates for the use of herbs within their cultural context. Her honesty about her slow living journey has gained her a large following on TikTok, where she works to share openly about the difficulties and joys of living closely with herbs and plants. Topics Covered: Self-Expression Through Zines Herbal Cordials and Infusions The Beauty of Tulsi, or Holy Basil Our Healing Relationships with Herbs Getting to Know Our Herbal Allies Cultural Responsibility In Herbalism TikTok and Slow Living Diverse Uses for Nettles
Resources Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/books/blotto-botany-a-lesson-in-healing-cordials-and-plant-magic/9780062740618 (Blotto Botany) https://bookshop.org/books/forest-home-cultivating-an-herbal-kitchen/9781524867652 (Forest + Home: Cultivating an Herbal Kitchen) (Available for Pre-Order) https://www.gingertooth.com/shop/verdant-feasts-workshop (Verdant Feasts Workshop)
Connect with Spencre McGowan: https://www.gingertooth.com/ (https://www.gingertooth.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingertooth_/?hl=en (@gingertooth) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spencrelinnea (@spencrelinnea)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share a shoutout. Submissions throughout the month of June will be entered to win a Slow Living Consult with Mary and Emma! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Marti Buckley captivates us as she portrays the rich culinary traditions of the Basque country of Spain, where slow living and seasonal eating are key ingredients to community life. Marti fell in love with Basque culture when she studied abroad in college, and has now lived in San Sebastian, Spain, for over ten years, where she has written two cookbooks about Basque cuisine. She hopes to give visibility to the little-known food, history, and culture of Basque country. Marti takes us on a journey through the way to eat in Basque country - from pintxos (similar to tapas) to dining societies, Basque traditions around eating provide inspiration and creativity to those of us looking for ways to slow down, eat closer to home, and delve deeply into community life. Topics Covered: Basque Culture and Cuisine The American Food Industry and the Myth of Convenience Slow Living and Long Lunches in Basque Country The Art of the Pintxo Connecting With Friends Through Traditional Basque DIning Societies Relearning Seasonal Eating Slow Living To Boost Nutrition and Well-Being
Resources Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/books/basque-country-a-culinary-journey-through-a-food-lover-s-paradise/9781579657772?gclid=CjwKCAjw46CVBhB1EiwAgy6M4gNtXT1anjSv05u4uSy-Zt6NMb1W1KNW5vJhVdxTSX3a3BXYWFUlShoCxFYQAvD_BwE (Basque Country) (Marti’s First Book) https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/nalcap.html (Auxiliares Program) https://bottegarestaurant.com/ (Bottega Restaurant) (Birmingham, AL)
Connect with Marti Buckley: https://www.travelcookeat.com/ ( https://www.travelcookeat.com/) Email: geauxmarti@msn.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/martibuckley/?hl=en (@martibuckley)
About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share a shoutout. Submissions throughout the month of June will be entered to win a Slow Living Consult with Mary and Emma! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Lizzie Horvitz explores the subtleties and nuances of sustainability as she introduces us to Finch, a browser extension that rates products on their environmental and social impact as you shop online. Lizzie started Finch in order to empower customers to make informed, conscious choices as they consider the impact of what they buy. She is hopeful about the ways data and technology can address greenwashing and begin to shift our paradigm of unconscious over consumption. Influenced by the data she works with at Finch, Lizzie takes a pragmatic approach to sustainability, recognizing that there are no perfect solutions or simple answers when it comes to mitigating climate change, improving welfare for manufacturing workers, or shifting the standards to which we hold our products. She advocates for small, simple steps towards improved buying choices by providing the information that customers need to choose a sustainable life. Topics Covered: Decoding Sustainability with Data Choosing Progress Over Perfection The Nuances of What Makes A Product Sustainable Regenerative Agriculture and Alternatives to the Meat Industry
Resources Mentioned: https://www.ewg.org/ (Environmental Working Group) https://donegood.co/ (Done Good)
Connect with Lizzie Horvitz: https://choosefinch.com/ (Finch Website) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/choosefinch/ (@choosefinch) Twitter https://twitter.com/choosefinch (@choosefinch) or https://twitter.com/LizzieH188 (@lizzieh188)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Despite her life being as busy as ever, Bex Partridge tells us about the ways it feels full of better, more fulfilling things since she made the shift from a corporate job to working as a full-time flower farmer and floral designer. Bex is the founder of Botanical Tales, a dried flower installation business based in Devon, England, where she provides beautiful, low-waste floral designs to her community from her own garden. Since moving to Devon, her family has enjoyed being part of a close-knit community which supports local makers and growers. She encourages listeners to trust the process as they seek to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle, and to remember that we are not separate from nature - we all come from the good dirt. Topics Covered: Planting by the Moon The Winding Road of the Lady Farmer Lifestyle Floral Artistry and Dried Flowers The Benefits of Local Flowers Floral Design and the Wedding Industry World Events as Catalysts for Paradigm Shifts Rethinking Slow Living as “Full Living” Our Interconnectedness with Nature
Resources Mentioned: Bex’s First Book: https://bookshop.org/books/everlastings-how-to-grow-harvest-and-create-with-dried-flowers/9781784883393 (Everlastings) Bex’s Upcoming Book (Available for Pre-Order): https://bookshop.org/books/flowers-forever-sustainable-dried-flowers-the-artists-way/9781784884345 (Flowers Forever)
Guest Info: Bex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/botanical_tales/ (@botanical_tales) https://www.botanicaltales.com/ (Botanicaltales.com) https://www.patreon.com/botanicaltales (Patreon)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
In this bonus episode, Mary and Emma chat about greenwashing in food, fashion and cleaning products. What do we mean by greenwashing, and how does an informed consumer know when a so-called "green" product is really better for the planet, or when they're being pulled in by marketing strategies that don't tell the whole story? Listen in and see what we have to say about it, and let us know what you think! Notes & Resources: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/mairin-wilson (Podcast Episode on Cotton with Mairin Wilson) Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/weareladyfarmer/ ( @weareladyfarmer) Continue the conversation in our membership, https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The ALMANAC)
Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Mairin Wilson talks about the ways that Christy Dawn, a dress company based in Los Angeles, California, is transcending sustainability and seeking to create garments that regenerate land, businesses, and communities from the soil up. Rather than being satisfied with a net-neutral outcome when it comes to their agricultural, manufacturing, and employment practices, Christy Dawn is working towards a positive impact through innovative fundraising campaigns, regenerative farming methods, and high standards for transparency throughout the entire process of making clothes. As the Director of Regenerative Practices at Christy Dawn, Mairin has the privilege of visiting and working alongside farm and textile partners in India who are returning to traditional methods of farming, printing, and dyeing cotton cloth. She loves the way her job allows her to connect with the abundant life present in healthy soil, and is excited to continue working towards increasingly positive outcomes through regenerative practices. Topics Covered: Rethinking Weeds Organic Cotton Regenerative Agriculture and the Fashion Industry Innovative Economic Practices in the Textile Industry The Dangers of Conventional Cotton Block Printing and Natural Dye Traditions
Resources Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gR6dKShOfPNlWDIatH85Q (Gardenkeeper Gus) https://oshadi.in/ (Oshadi Collective) https://christydawn.com/pages/farm-to-closet-winter-collection (Christy Dawn’s Farm to Closet Collection)
Guest Info: Connect with Mairin Wilson and Christy Dawn Website: https://christydawn.com/ (https://christydawn.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christydawn/ (@christydawn) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairin-wilson-58155a217/ (Mairin Wilson)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
April Gargiulo, founder of the skin-care company Vintner's Daughter, closes the loop between winemaking, soil health and sustainable skincare, as she tells the story of the slow beauty company she created to reflect her desire for quality, love for the earth, and production with an old-world mindset. April works from the foundation that fewer and better products are the remedy to a market built for overconsumption, and approaches skincare with the attitude of a winemaker: focusing on whole plants, active ingredients, quality sourcing, and soil health, resulting in a product made to an exacting standard of quality. For April, slow living means leaning into terroir, the unique flavor of a place that it carries due to the composition of the soil in which things are grown. Her intentionality and desire to engage with the details of the making process fuel her ability to serve her specific community, just as creators would have done in the pre-industrial age. Topics Covered: Slow Beauty Winemaking Holistic Skincare Routine Soil Health and Terroir from a Skincare Perspective Creating Products with a “Fewer, Better” Mindset Conscious Consumption
Resources Mentioned: https://spiritweaversgathering.com/ (Spirit Weavers Gathering) https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/ (Rosemary Gladstar) http://buddhisteconomics.net/ (Buddhist Economics) https://www.gargiulovineyards.com/ (Gargiulo Vineyards)
Guest Info: Connect with April Gargiulo https://vintnersdaughter.com/ (Vintner’s Daughter) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vintnersdaughter/?hl=en (@vintnersdaughter)
Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Fiber farmer Lisa Mitchell encourages listeners to embrace a beginner’s mindset and connect to the earth through handwork and making as she tells us the story of her major life shift, from striving for success as an art therapist in the suburbs, to slow living on a guanaco farm in the Pacific Northwest. Guanacos, the undomesticated ancestors of the alpaca, produce a unique and high-quality wool, but are often challenging to work with, and are not commonly farmed in the United States. In the absence of mentors and educational resources, Lisa and her husband set about spending significant time learning how to care for these special animals through experience, trial, and error, resulting in a fiber farm producing the highest quality wool on the market. Lisa seeks to “live with her hands” as she creates, and to practice making as an act of love - for the animals she lives alongside, for other people, and for the earth. Topics Covered: Seeking a different life Guanacos and Guanaco Wool Learning to Work with Natural Fibers Working with Natural Dye Embracing Beginner’s Mind Creating as an Act of Love Connecting with Reality Through Hand Work
Resources Mentioned: http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/ (Black Sheep Gathering)
Guest Info: https://afiberlife.com/shop/ (Lisa Mitchell's Website and Online Store, A Fiber Life) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afiberlife/?hl=en (@afiberlife) Podcast: https://afiberlife.com/podcast/ (https://afiberlife.com/podcast/)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Learn about individual actions you can take to mitigate climate change and make sustainability attainable for everyone, with Stephanie Miller, author of Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way and founder of Zero Waste in DC. Stephanie left her job as a climate change specialist for the World Bank in order to simplify her own life, confront the disconnect she felt between her life and her work, and to take personal steps toward sustainability. She now empowers others in her community to examine their waste practices and connect with local resources for low-waste living. Stephanie recognizes how paralyzing it can be to think about climate change, and encourages listeners to focus on what she calls the “magic three”: focus on food, ditching plastic, and recycling right, growing more confident and conscious with each choice. The joy and connection that result from low-waste living are paradigm shifting in themselves. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The 80/20 Way - Perfection is not the answer Sustainability in Food Choices The greenwashing of “plant-based.” Sustainable meat production vs standard industrial CAFO operations The problem of food waste Purge Plastic / Easy Alternatives Recycle Right/ the problem of “Wish-Cycling” The community-building aspect of cultivating a more sustainable lifestyle Finding joy in sustainable living
Resources Mentioned: Stephanie’s Book: https://www.zerowasteindc.com/book (Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way) https://mashedradish.com/2017/07/11/digging-up-dirt/ (Coining "dirt" to mean gossip:) Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises
Connect with Stephanie Miller: https://www.zerowasteindc.com/ (Zero Waste in DC) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zerowasteindc/?hl=en (@zerowasteindc)
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Original music by John Kingsley, @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.
Join us in this conversation about the ins and outs of sustainable fashion, how it has evolved over the last decade and where it might be headed. In this episode, Shannon Lohr, sustainable fashion expert and founder of Factory 45, discusses her own journey in apparel production and her subsequent launch of Factory 45 as an online business school for entrepreneurs launching ethical, sustainable fashion brands. Shannon teaches courses on the entire process of brand development, from fundraising and marketing to production and manufacturing. She seeks to educate and empower both consumers and business owners to make sustainable choices as they buy, sell, and manufacture, focusing on the major benefits of these choices rather than on fear or shame. Shannon believes that more conscious consumers lead to a brighter future. As customers gradually come to know their purchasing power and begin to think about the impact of their buying choices, the market evolves and shifts toward a more sustainable outcome. While it doesn’t happen all at once, Shannon urges us to trust the process and keep making positive choices every day. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Sustainable Fashion Ethical Fashion Supply Chain Textile Manufacturing https://www.fashionrevolution.org/rana-plaza/ (Rana Plaza Collapse) https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ (Fashion Revolution Week)
Resources Mentioned: Factory 45 https://factory45.co/ (https://factory45.co/) The Crowdfunding Factoryhttps://crowdfundingfactory.co/ ( https://crowdfundingfactory.co/)
Guest Info Connect with Shannon Lohr http://www.shannonlohr.com/ ( http://www.shannonlohr.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factory45co/ (@factory45co)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Challenge yourself to think a little deeper about what you buy with Rose and Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing as they talk slow fashion, conscious consumption, staying authentic as business owners, and the “hearts and minds campaign,” encouraging consumers to delve into the impact of their purchasing power. Founded in Michigan in 2006, Conscious Clothing designs and creates beautiful, sustainable, and ethically sourced staple garments to complement a capsule wardrobe - all sewn in the USA. Rose and Doug are not just passionate about sustainable clothing, but also cultivate opportunities for sustainable living through their business, creating systems that allow sewers to work on their own schedules at home and seeking authentic collaborations and relationships with like-minded companies. For them, the good dirt is all about those relationships: with others, with our purchases, and with the earth. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Slow Fashion Natural Fibers Conscious Consumerism Sustainable Fashion Slow Living Clothing Manufacturing Recycled Materials Microplastics
Resources Mentioned: Conscious Clothing https://www.consciousclothing.net/ (https://www.consciousclothing.net/) “The True Cost” Documentary https://truecostmovie.com/ (https://truecostmovie.com/)
Guest Info Connect with Conscious Clothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousclothing/ (@consciousclothing) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/consciousclothing_/pins/ (https://www.pinterest.com/consciousclothing_/pins/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consciousclothing (@consciousclothing) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciousclothing5104 (https://www.facebook.com/consciousclothing5104)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
It’s #fashionrevolutionweek! We have a special bonus episode up for you today where we're chatting about our own personal stories regarding shopping, clothing, and the slow fashion journey. Tune in to listen to us chat about the ongoing fight against fast fashion, the beacon of hope that is slow living, and how to get in on the fashion revolution movement! Never miss an episode of The Good Dirt! https://slkt.io/V5it (Opt-in HERE) to get a text from us whenever a new episode drops ✨ 🌿 https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ (Fashion Revolution) https://www.fashionrevolution.org/why-do-we-need-a-fashion-revolution/ (Rana Plaza Collapse) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Sowing seeds of slow living is our mantra at Lady Farmer. Simplifying our belongings, prioritizing good choices in food and clothing, and choosing sustainable habits wherever we can all have a positive impact on ourselves, our community and our planet. Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
What do heritage livestock breeds have to do with sustainable and regenerative farming practices? For Aliza Eliazarov, photography was the discipline that helped her to confront the disconnect she felt with her relationship to her food sources and the land, and opened the door to the importance of preserving heritage breeds and supporting the regenerative farms that are raising them. Join us as we talk with Aliza, author of “On the Farm” a photo book about heritage livestock breeds, about her stunning livestock portraiture, our shared love of animals, and the benefits of raising heritage and rare animal breeds in contrast with conventional farming practices. Aliza’s livestock photography career began when she noticed chickens in a community garden in New York city and decided to start photographing them. Since then, she has made portraits of all kinds of farm animals, from ducks to bison. Her work takes animals out of the context of the farm, focusing on the animals themselves and giving the viewer the opportunity to consider the role that these animals might play in their lives. Aliza believes that slow living comes easier through the observation and companionship of animals. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Photography Conservation Preservation Heritage Breeds
Resources Mentioned: https://modernfarmer.com/ (Modern Farmer Magazine) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/tammy-white (Tammy White Good Dirt Episode ) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/liz-riffle (Liz Riffle Good Dirt Episode) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/angela-ferraro-fanning (Angela Ferraro Fanning Good Dirt Episode ) https://www.alizaeliazarov.com/shop/p/on-the-farm (“On the Farm”), Aliza’s Book https://www.alizaeliazarov.com/dogs (“Best Dog Book”), In Production
Guest Info: Connect with Aliza Eliazarov at https://www.alizaeliazarov.com (alizaeliazarov.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aliza.eliazarov/ (@aliza.eliazarov) Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Aliza.Eliazarov.Photography (Aliza Eliazarov)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Learn to make space for what truly makes you happy using the power of refusal and conscious choice, with Danielle Alvarado of Sustainably Kind Living. Danielle’s educational online collective for the conscious consumer provides alternative resources to the harmful fast fashion, home, and beauty industries. Moved by the horrific stories she heard first hand from garment workers in Southeast Asia, Danielle found her calling by advocating for sustainable fashion and for a rejection of harmful and toxic industrial systems. After making the move to Italy to begin her family, Danielle found herself in a small Italian village where sustainable slow-living was simply the norm. Amazed by this new way of life and inspired by her experience in Asia, she began a blog to educate and advocate for a paradigm shift towards simple living. She now preaches about the power to bypass consumerism by asking, “What truly makes us happy?” and “What defines actual need?” Danielle knows that beneath all of the things we think we want, we are really longing for acceptance and connection back to each other and the Earth. She also knows that if we have the privilege to consider sustainable options, then we have the responsibility to select those options. Ultimately, she argues that slow living is, at its core, a call to show ourselves and the world greater empathy. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Please be advised, this episode contains mention of sexual assault and sexual violence. Topics Covered: Sustainable Fashion Consumer Culture Fast Fashion Child Labor Social Inequality Minimalism Conscious Consumerism Slow Fashion Slow Living
Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/elizabeth-cline (Elizabeth Kline Good Dirt Episode) https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ (Fashion Revolution ) https://truecostmovie.com/ (The True Cost Documentary ) https://www.wildling.shoes/ (Wildling Shoes ) The Foresting School
Guest Info Connect with Danielle Alvarado at https://sustainablykindliving.com/ (www.sustainablykindliving.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sustainablykindliving/ (@sustainablykindliving) and https://www.instagram.com/sustykindliving/ (@sustykindliving) Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/SustainablyKindLiving/ (Sustainably Kind Living) Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/SustainablyKindLivingBlog/ (Danielle Alvarado ) Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/SustainablyKindLiving/_created/ (Sustainably Kind Living )
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Slow sustainable fashion meets yoga in this heart opening episode with our dear Lady Farmer friend, Amanda Agricola. A true renaissance woman, Amanda is the creator of Flowy, a sustainable slow fashion brand providing comfortable, naturally dyed garments for yoga and life, using materials that bring a consciousness to how we cover our bodies. As an artist and entrepreneur, Amanda brings a thoughtful and intentional eye to her products, empowering her customers energetically while also supporting mother earth. A disheartened consumer herself, frustrated by the systemic failures of the apparel industry, Amanda created Flowy out of a desire to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the materials that cover our bodies. Not only does she make her products herself, but Amanda invites participation in the making process through natural dye workshops and by distributing seeds for customers to grow their own dye gardens. She also offers a do-it-yourself dye kit to further encourage awareness of this sustainable process. Working with nature through these hands-on, intuitive methods, Amanda integrates her lifestyle and work with her goal to create a little love and comfort in the world. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Yoga Kundalini yoga Natural Dyes Conscious Closet Slow Fashion Recycled Materials Natural Materials Sustainable Undergarments
Resources Mentioned: Maryland Institute College of Art https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780553375404 (Ishamel by Daniel Quinn) https://bookshop.org/books/tomorrow-will-be-better/9780062988683 (Tomorrow will be Better by Betty Smith ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780060736262 (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith) The ALMANAC
Guest Info Connect with Amanda at http://www.flowylife.com/ (www.flowylife.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flowy.life/ (@flowy.life) https://flowylife.com/blog (Amanda’s blog )
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Tune in to this weeks bonus episode with Mary & Emma in our discussion of “product fatigue,” that feeling of overwhelm with all the things on our shelves and under our sinks requiring end-of-use decisions about the packaging and containers. Despite our efforts to purchase sustainably and reduce waste, things seem to pile up and we are left wondering what to do with the remains. With “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” being the mantra for sustainable waste management, how do we decide which is most appropriate for so many products, every day? Join us as we give a couple of examples of our own struggles and solutions, and invite listener input as well! Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) The Lady Farmer ALMANAC
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Join this "fruitful" and enlightening conversation with tree crops specialist, horticultural historian and agroforestry practitioner Eliza Greenman as she explains the evolution of the apple, horticultural tree crop history and shares her love for fruit exploring. A creator of niche products, Eliza is passionate owner of charcuterie company, HogTree, and is working towards the goal of creating orchard systems that function symbiotically with livestock to replace costly livestock feed. After a time pruning apple trees on an island off the coast of Maine, paired with her time abroad in Germany in apprenticeship with an apple grower and a formative research trip to Asia, the homeland of fruits and nuts, Eliza found her calling and became single- mindedly obsessed with apples. Now she is an advocate for natural wildlife practices and indigenous systems, stressing the importance of eating in season and shying away from global commodities. The conversation includes various types of fruit and nut trees such as pawpaws, mulberry trees, hickory walnuts, acorns, autumn olive and the infamous Bradford Pear, exploring all the ways these beautiful gifts can be nurtured and enjoyed. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Agroforestry Agroecology Permaculture Food Forests Perennials Fruit and Nut Trees Bradford Pear Red Delicious Fire Blight Heart Rot Pollarding Autumn Olive Silvopasture agroforestry
Resources Mentioned: US Apple - Lobbying Back River Market “Of New York” Series - Catalog of Fruit Varieties The National Soil Fertility League https://nafex.org/ (North American Fruit Explorers - NAFEX ) John Bunker, Fedco Trees Francis Fenton https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/brochures/wts.pdf (Silvopasture) is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. These systems are intensively managed for both forest products and forage, providing both short- and long-term income sources. Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php (https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php)
Guest Info Connect with Eliza at https://elizapples.com/ (elizaapples.com ) https://hogtree.com/ (HogTree) charcuterie company https://www.fruitandfodder.com/ (Fruit and Fodder ) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizapples/ (@elizaapples)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Step into the world of collaborative art, natural textiles, plants, botanicals and slow fashion with owner entrepreneur and artist Megan Borukhovsky of Sister Nettle. As a mother and artist living in the hills of Tennessee, Megan’s work centers around natural textiles using botanicals, creating slow fashion with a “collaboration over competition” mindset. Sister Nettle strives to offer products that are fulfilling to both the makers and the recipients, creating a beautiful and reciprocal relationship that honors all of the women a part of the process. A community minded business woman, Megan discovered block printing and natural dyeing as an accessible, inclusive and sustainable art form. After a time living off grid as a homesteader, Megan found herself called to a return back to self and to the natural world and continues to embrace the values of slow living in her life and her work. Valuing her fellow artists and makers, Megan believes in sourcing from people who feel valued and called to the work that they do. The end product results in a beautifully slow garment that is created from a place of passion and positivity that sustains both planet and people. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Natural Textiles Slow Fashion Local Sourcing Embroidery Entrepreneurship Women Artisans and Makers Stinging Nettle Oeko-tex Linen Hemp
Resources Mentioned: Events https://www.sunchaserwv.com (Sunchaser Retreats), violaine.orban@gmail.com
Books https://lady-farmer.com/products/our-wild-farming-life?_pos=1&_sid=eb61a7969&_ss=r (Our Wild Farming Life Pre-Order) and Author Meet and Greet
Additional Resources: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/posts/recipe-cinnamon-ginger-oat-cakes (Cinnamon Ginger Oat Cookie Recipe) inside The ALMANAC https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/feed (The ALMANAC Online Community Membership ) https://sisternettle.com (Sister Nettle ) https://solidstate.clothing (TS Designs Solid State Clothing )
Guest Info Connect with Megan at https://sisternettle.com (sisternettle.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sister.nettle/ (@sister.nettle )
Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Discover the power of the potluck as a community forum for the New Agrarian Revival, a movement based in the Bedford, Va. area that offers inspiration for deeply rooted living, cultivating the local food economy and community connection. Our guest today, Jason Fowler, is founder and organizer of Land and Table, an organization that sponsors a monthly potluck event for farmers and like-minded local food enthusiasts, and offers a unique opportunity to gather for a shared meal in an evermore disconnected world. Jason found that not only were these gatherings great opportunities to eat delicious local food, but were formative community building events. Ten years on and the tradition is alive and well, and functions as a time for meaningful connection in reverence for the land, local food, and one another. Throughout the episode, Jason tells his own story of seeking a different way of life for himself and his family, his journey back to the land and his role as community leader in the New Agrarian Revival. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Local Food Local Food Movement Agrarian Philosophy Community Building
Resources Mentioned: Books https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780143038580 (“The Omnivore's Dilemma” by Michael Pollan) https://www.amazon.com/Farming-Spiritual-Discipline-Ragan-Sutterfield-ebook/dp/B00845UKFI (“Farming as a Spiritual Discipline” ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780830834570 (“Making Peace with the Land” ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781593760076 ("The Art of the Common Place" by Wendell Berry )
Podcast Episodes Great Day Gardens - The Good Dirt Episode 5
Other: https://www.mountainrunfarm.com (Mountain Run Farm ) https://www.facebook.com/terranuma/ (Terra Numa) - Nonprofit Organization The Parable of the Good Soil The Stone Soup Story https://www.facebook.com/newagrarianrevival/ (New Agrarian Revival)
Guest Info: Connect with Jason athttps://landandtable.com ( landandtable.com) @land_and_table on Instagram Merch shop: https://www.instagram.com/newagrarianrevival/ (@newagrarianrevival)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Discover author Julia Watkins' light and loving approach to gardening and to slow living as she shares her perspective on parenting, work, and finding joy and compassion in the midst of it all. As an author, photographer, fellow slow living enthusiast, and Lady Farmer friend, Julia has a wealth of knowledge about how to cultivate a slow and beautiful life in a way that is honest and approachable. Her new book, Gardening for Everyone is a beautiful guide to planning, planting and playing in the garden, that is sure to be a foundational reference for gardening year after year. During this catch-up conversation, Mary and Emma discuss with Julia how life has unfolded during the pandemic, how to find balance as a parent and as a creative, and how to use social media in ways that bring light and connection. In this honest and joyful conversation, Julia inspires an approach to life filled with happiness, grace and grounded in a love for good dirt. Topics Covered: Slow Living Social Media Gardening Perennials Parenting during a Pandemic Small Space Gardening
Resources Mentioned: Pre-Order, https://simplylivingwell.com/gardening-for-everyone (Gardening for Everyone ) https://simplylivingwell.com/simply-living-well (Simply Living Well ) https://lady-farmer.com (Subscribe to the Lady Farmer Newsletter ) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=communitypage (The ALMANAC ) https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Garden-How-Have-Your/dp/1846079748 (Alys Fowler, "The Edible Garden" ) The Fisherman and His Wife, Brothers Grimm https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/julia-watkins?_pos=1&_sid=9df0c02af&_ss=r (Julia Watkins Episode 31 )
Guest Info: Connect with Julia athttps://simplylivingwell.com/ ( simplylivingwell.com) @simply.living.well on Instagram
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
This week we spoke with historian, nonprofit founder, and author Tony Cohen, who operates Button Farm, Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad. Tony has dedicated his studies and work to preserving the Underground Railroad’s history, historic sites and environments. In this episode, he shares with us stories of his own travels along the Underground Railroad on foot, in an effort to recreate some of the original travelers' sensory experience of the landscape and the monumental physical challenges they endured in the pursuit of freedom. Tony also shares the story of meeting Oprah Winfrey and working with her in preparation for her starring role in the film, BELOVED, based on the book by Toni Morrison. Tony is founder and director of the Menare Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the creation of cutting edge educational programs, including an Underground Railroad immersion experience based on the work he did with Oprah Winfrey. 1:20 - Mary and Emma check in with the Slow Living Challenge 7:10 - The Spring Grow Your Own Food Intensive Let’s get into the interview! 8:40 - Tony introduces himself and The Menare Foundation 12:50 - Why start a nonprofit? 17:00 - Tony’s experience walking the route of The Underground Railroad 20:00 - Mary’s land and its connection to The Underground Railroad 27:00 - Tracking down your roots along The Underground Railroad 36:00 - Tony’s connection to the Harriet Tubman Museum 38:00 - How Tony got involved with Oprah Winfrey 49:00 - What is Button Farm? 57:00 - Tony’s work in relationship to Good Dirt Mentions: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/plans/120369?bundle_token=d3b036682ef29046465cd91797244dde&utm_source=manual (Slow Living Challenge) https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/intensive-workshop/ (Grow Your Own Food Intensive Workshop) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/plans/120369?bundle_token=d3b036682ef29046465cd91797244dde&utm_source=manual (The ALMANAC) https://buttonfarm.org/ (Button Farm Living History Center) https://menare.org/ (The Menare Foundation) https://www.amazon.com/underground-railroad-Montgomery-County-Maryland/dp/0960109404 (The Underground railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland: A history and driving guide) https://chesapeaketourplanner.com/ (Chesapeake Tours) https://fibershed.org/affiliate/chesapeake-fibershed/ (The Chesapeake Fibershed) Beloved by Toni Morrison
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Discover the wonders of forest agriculture and agroecology with our guest Lincoln Smith, founder of Forested, an edible food forest devoted to sharing research and knowledge surrounding forest gardens through tours, classes and forest to table dinners. As a champion of good dirt, Lincoln believes that growing forest gardens as a form of environmentalism can reintegrate our lives with nature, and reestablish a connection to the forest as a food source. Having trained in landscape design, Lincoln brings his expertise to food forest projects in and around the DC area, and has seen first hand the effects an edible forest garden can have on a community. Forest agroecology is a slow but rewarding process, that can produce vibrant, delicious and often overlooked foods from native species. He knows that like the forest, humans are interconnected and when we rethink our approach to food and to nature, we can rethink our approach to life. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Edible Food Forests Forest Gardens Agronomic Science Agroecology Sustainable Landscape Design Regenerative Agriculture Rapid Land Development Permaculture
Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/slow-living-challenge-2022 (Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge ) https://www.forested.us/ (Forested ) University of Maryland The US Botanic Garden Maryland Master Gardeners Conference Groundnut Black tea chamomilla Yaupon Holly Yerba Mate Holly Trugreen ChemLawn Hyattsville Public Works,https://www.hyattsville.org/902/Emerson-Street-Food-Forest ( Emerson Street Food Forest) https://www.langleyelementary.org/tiger-tales/first-phase-of-the-langley-community-food-forest-complete (Langley Elementary School Food Forest ) https://greenschoolsnationalnetwork.org/capital-city-public-charter-school-cultivates-food-and-culture-with-edible-forest-garden/ (Capital City Public Charter School Food Forest ) https://ddot.dc.gov/ (Ddot) https://csld.edu/ (The Conway School) Yarrow https://www.nature-by-design.com (Nature by Design ) https://www.americannativeplants.com (American Native Plants ) http://chesapeakenatives.org (Chesapeake Natives ) Persimmon Spice Latte - https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/a-recipe-for-cozy-homemade-pumpkin-spice-latte?_pos=1&_sid=9db3e79b2&_ss=r (sub the pumpkin for persimmon!)
Guest Info Connect with Lincoln at https://www.forested.us/ (Forested, LLC ) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forested.us/ (@forested.us) https://www.forested.us/forest-garden-newsletter (Newsletter ) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2UMHqgBBoPoYlfSI1VXwQ (Youtube)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Tune in today for a brief check-in & wrap up from Mary & Emma on the progress of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's final focus and theme. Sign up for the Slow Living Challenge https://my.captivate.fm/www.ladyfarmer.com/slowlivingchallenge (HERE). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Sowing seeds of slow living is our mantra at Lady Farmer. Simplifying our belongings, prioritizing good choices in food and clothing, and choosing sustainable habits wherever we can all have a positive impact on ourselves, our community and our planet. Every winter for the past few years we’ve taken on a Slow Living Challenge together as a community to bring these ideas into action little by little, day by day, week by week. This year, we’re excited to offer this free challenge for four weeks, kicking off Monday, January 31st. Each week you will receive a downloadable calendar in your email inbox that includes daily prompts centered around a theme. We’ll be able to share our experiences together in community, with all of us walking alongside you, through #slowlivingchallenge on Instagram or within our private online membership, The ALMANAC. If you’re not yet a member, participation in the challenge gets you a free trial in this community! Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Join us for this conversation with author, mother, model and beauty entrepreneur Jesse Golden of The Golden Secrets, as she shares her story of creating a sustainable skincare product line, and her tools for creating self love and healing, all while living with chronic illness. As founder and CEO, Jesse has created a multifaceted career with integrity by embracing natural products, ancient folklore and a sensorial and soulfully slow approach to beauty. From seed to skin, Jesse fostered a brand around making the most conscious choices possible at every stage of her business and sees her products as a tool to tune in with one's self, and cultivate rituals of self love and self affirmation. Utilizing her own health crisis and struggle with rheumatoid arthritis as her greatest teacher, Jesse has learned to embrace her hardships and built a soulful life and business full of light and inspiration. Jesse’s “golden secrets” are beacons of hope in a an industry full of toxin and false promises. When it comes to beauty, Jesse believes, nature is enough. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Clean Beauty Natural Beauty Chronic Illness Retinol Sustainable Packaging
Resources Mentioned: https://www.thegoldensecrets.com/ (The Golden Secrets Skincare Line) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/slow-living-challenge-2022 (Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge ) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zach-bush-md/id1373810143?i=1000498364936 (Dr Zach Bush ) https://farmersfootprint.us/ (The Farmers Footprint) https://www.nrdc.org/ (NRDC ) https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ (The Loveland Foundation ) https://www.usda.gov/topics/organic (USDA certified ) https://www.leapingbunny.org/about/corporate-standard-compassion-animals-standard (Leaping Bunny) https://www.ecocert.com/en/certification (Eco cert ) FSC https://us.fsc.org/en-us/market/paper-printing (Forest Stewardship Certified ) https://www.plaineproducts.com/ (Plaine Products ) https://lady-farmer.com/collections/books/products/our-wild-farming-life (“Our Wild Farming Life” Pre-Order ) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/lynn-cassells-1 (Lynn Cassells Podcast Interview ) https://www.ewg.org/ (EWG - Environmental Working Group )
Guest Info Connect with Jesse at https://www.thegoldensecrets.com/ (The Golden Secrets ) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessegolden/?hl=en (@jessegolden) https://www.instagram.com/thegoldensecrets/?hl=en (@thegoldensecrets) Twitter https://twitter.com/thegoldenglow (@thegoldenglow)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the progress of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme. Sign up for the Slow Living Challenge https://my.captivate.fm/www.ladyfarmer.com/slowlivingchallenge (HERE). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Sowing seeds of slow living is our mantra at Lady Farmer. Simplifying our belongings, prioritizing good choices in food and clothing, and choosing sustainable habits wherever we can all have a positive impact on ourselves, our community and our planet. Every winter for the past few years we’ve taken on a Slow Living Challenge together as a community to bring these ideas into action little by little, day by day, week by week. This year, we’re excited to offer this free challenge for four weeks, kicking off Monday, January 31st. Each week you will receive a downloadable calendar in your email inbox that includes daily prompts centered around a theme. We’ll be able to share our experiences together in community, with all of us walking alongside you, through #slowlivingchallenge on Instagram or within our private online membership, The ALMANAC. If you’re not yet a member, participation in the challenge gets you a free trial in this community! Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Step back in time with living history fellow and historical baker, Justin Cherry, founder and owner of Half Crown Bakehouse, as he shares his love for nutrient rich ancient grains and 18th century bread baking methods. With his 18th century reproduction clay oven in tow, Justin travels to historic sites along the east coast of North America sharing his expertise on period correct methods and flavors, as well as, educating his patrons on the history and evolution of ancient grains and their uses in hopes of keeping this part of our history alive. A maker deeply committed to his craft, Justin seeks to restore the baker and the hearth to a central part of our homes and lives. He started Half Crown Bakehouse out of a deep love for heritage grains and landrace grains and an awe and respect for this naturally slow process. For Justin, baking bread using historic methods is a way to return to tradition and to a way of life dependent upon community - a rekindling of a beautifully slow practice with a deep sense of place. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Heritage Grains LandRace Grains - often referred to as heritage or heirloom grains, are ancient, pre-hybridized varieties of wheat, barley, oats, rye and other grains that flourished naturally for centuries throughout the world where they adapted to local environmental conditions. Sourcehttps://measurepnw.com/blog/case-study-2-landrace-grains-and-the-grain-shed-post-3-of-4 ( here) Living History Potassium Bromate Bromated Flour Local Grain Windmills Waterwheel Gristmills Barley Wheat Spelt Einkorn Haudenosaunee People Seneca Iroquios White Corn Amaranth Pink Lady’s Thumb Red May Flour
Resources Mentioned: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/ (The Washington Library ) https://ansonmills.com/ (Anson Mills) New Ebenezer Settlement https://www.mountvernon.org/ (George Washington's Mount Vernon) https://www.americanheritagechocolate.com/ (American Heritage Chocolate) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/slow-living-challenge-2022 (The Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge ) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/lynn-cassells-1 (Lynn Cassell’s Good Dirt Podcast Episode ) https://lady-farmer.com/collections/books/products/our-wild-farming-life (Pre-order “Our Wild Farming Life” inside the Lady Farmer Marketplace) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/sara-marie-massee (Sarah Marie Massee Episode ) https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/ (King Arthur Baking Company ) https://www.migrashfarm.com/ (Migrash Farm) https://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm (Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair ) https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/revolutionary-war-weekend/ (Revolutionary War Weekend)
Connect with Justin: https://www.halfcrownbakehouse.com/ (Half Crown Bakehouse ) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/halfcrownbakehouse/ (@halfcrownbakehouse)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the progress of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme. Sign up for the Slow Living Challenge https://my.captivate.fm/www.ladyfarmer.com/slowlivingchallenge (HERE). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Sowing seeds of slow living is our mantra at Lady Farmer. Simplifying our belongings, prioritizing good choices in food and clothing, and choosing sustainable habits wherever we can all have a positive impact on ourselves, our community and our planet. Every winter for the past few years we’ve taken on a Slow Living Challenge together as a community to bring these ideas into action little by little, day by day, week by week. This year, we’re excited to offer this free challenge for four weeks, kicking off Monday, January 31st. Each week you will receive a downloadable calendar in your email inbox that includes daily prompts centered around a theme. We’ll be able to share our experiences together in community, with all of us walking alongside you, through #slowlivingchallenge on Instagram or within our private online membership, The ALMANAC. If you’re not yet a member, participation in the challenge gets you a free trial in this community!
Rewild the land and yourself by farming in harmony with nature and leaning into regenerative practices that create habitat connectivity. Our guest today, Lynn Cassells, alongside her partner Sandra Baer, owners of Lynbreck Croft, had a shared dream of living closer to the land. And while the pair never meant to be farmers, they found themselves called to the task of stewarding a 150 acre croft in the Highlands of Scotland in 2016. Seized by a vision of farming in collaboration with nature, rather than against it, they began their mission of creating a place that honored not only their desire to grow their own food, but also the needs of the land and the animals, all working and thriving in a collaborative community. The whole story of how they unexpectedly became farmers and created a viable and sustainable working farm using their own combination of regenerative and rewilding practices is soon to be available in their upcoming book “Our Wild Farming Life: Adventures on a Scottish Highland Croft”. Lynn’s message - looking back doesn’t have to mean going back. Let the land do the leading and don't be afraid to rewild yourself along the way. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Regenerative Farming Croft - A small agricultural unit and form of land use/ legal entity unique to Scotland: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/finding-a-place-to-live1/crofting-s/#h-what-is-a-croft (source) via citzensadvice.org.uk Rewilding - taking a piece of land and allowing it become self-willed; taking people out of the equation; reintroducing native species; restoration on a wild scale
Resources Mentioned: Pre-Order https://lady-farmer.com/collections/books/products/our-wild-farming-life (Our Wild Farming Life: Adventures on a Scottish Highland Croft by Sandra Baer and Lynn Cassells ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781681373713 (Wilding: Returning Nature to our Farm by Isabella Tree) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002p91 (BBC - This Farming Life) Season 3 https://www.lynbreckcroft.co.uk/courses/ (Lynbreck Croft Courses - “How to Farm” ) The National Trust Cairngorms National Park Knepp Castle https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780963810922 (“You Can Farm” by Joel Salatin )
Guest Info Connect with Lynn https://www.lynbreckcroft.co.uk/ (Lynbreck Croft) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynbreck_croft/?hl=en (@lynbreck_croft)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: Join The ALMANAC Community https://the-good-dirt-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the launch of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme. Sign up for the Slow Living Challenge HERE. Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Sowing seeds of slow living is our mantra at Lady Farmer. Simplifying our belongings, prioritizing good choices in food and clothing, and choosing sustainable habits wherever we can all have a positive impact on ourselves, our community and our planet. Every winter for the past few years we’ve taken on a Slow Living Challenge together as a community to bring these ideas into action little by little, day by day, week by week. This year, we’re excited to offer this free challenge for four weeks, kicking off Monday, January 31st. Each week you will receive a downloadable calendar in your email inbox that includes daily prompts centered around a theme. We’ll be able to share our experiences together in community, with all of us walking alongside you, through #slowlivingchallenge on Instagram or within our private online membership, The ALMANAC. If you’re not yet a member, participation in the challenge gets you a free trial in this community!
Heal and connect with seasonal locally grown food and learn how to participate in a system that sustains our local economy, provides food access, food security and mitigates food waste. Our guest today, Liz Reitzig, saw that responsibly sourced food had the power to heal her family and community. In hopes of spreading the good word on the transformative power of this food, she started a buying club consisting of high quality foods from sustainable and regenerative local farms and artisans. She wanted to create consistent and convenient access to these foods and provide an alternative choice to the unsustainable industrialized system that currently prevails. Liz knows that access to shorter supply chains means not only supporting fair living wages for farmers and high quality conditions for our food but ensures our own food supply in the event of a larger scale supply chain disruption. The reward of eating local, getting to enjoy a deep connection to delicious, high quality food that is intrinsically linked to the land and the seasons. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: CSA - Community Supported Agriculture Buying Club Supply Chain Issues Food Waste Raw Milk* Pasteurization The Dairy Industry Short Supply Chain Local Food Sourcing Locally Food Security Food Waste Composting
Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/liz-riffle (Liz Riffle of Riffle Bison Farm Good Dirt Episode ) https://www.veterancompost.com/ (Veteran Compost) https://www.1000ecofarms.com/en#where_list%5Bin_stock%5D=1&where_list%5Bpreorder%5D=1&type=unit_list&number_page=1 (1000 Eco Farms) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgTM4meTba4 (A History of Raw Milk) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/slow-living-challenge-2022 (Slow Living Challenge 2022) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=communitypage (The ALMANAC) https://store.nourishingliberty.com/ (Liz's Store )
Guest Info Connect with Liz at http://nourishingliberty.com/ (http://nourishingliberty.com) https://open.spotify.com/show/10Bn0ivLyuDuqDhwmdOhLV (Liz's Podcast)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 *Raw milk for human consumption is a highly controversial issue and one that requires research and understanding on the part of the consumer. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Join the minimalist movement, and design a simple, sustainable lifestyle that provides freedom from debt, consumerism, and cultural expectations. Our guest today is Ryan Mitchell, creator of The Tiny Life, who started his minimalist journey by challenging the American dream and having the courage to ask, what does the life I really want to live actually look like? He began by moving into his self built tiny house in 2012, sharing his journey along the way and connecting with other like-minded tiny house enthusiasts. This passion ultimately created a business that sustained his dream of an independent, pared down, low cost life – one deeply rooted in an understanding of slow living and the power of conscious choices. Ryan simplified his life by pausing to examine how he spent his time, money, and resources. He is now a life simplification expert and encourages everyone he meets to build a habit of questioning norms and stopping to think critically about your choices as a consumer. The key to minimalist living is to mindfully observe how you move through your life, how you use your resources, your time and your living spaces. Be bold and challenge assumptions. On the other side of hard decisions and self observation is a small, simple life that supports you and the planet. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Tiny Homes The Tiny House Movement Homesteading Simple Living Minimalism Marketing “PAS” - Identity the Problem, Agitate the Consumer, Present a Solution https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571 (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/collections/books/products/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living (Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living) CODE???? https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/news/7-days-of-easy-real-food-winter-meals?_pos=3&_sid=27c45185c&_ss=r (Blog Post - 7 Day’s of “Real Food” Winter Meals) https://thetinylife.com/ (The Tiny Life) https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-House-Living-Building-Square/dp/1440333165/ref=asc_df_1440333165/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312172766117&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9371257059991367187&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061286&hvtargid=pla-627153831752&psc=1 (Tiny House Living: Ideas For Building and Living Well In Less Than 400 Square Feet by Ryan Mitchell ) “If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.” - Dave Ramsey https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780316452502 (“Children of Time” by Adrian Tchaikovsky) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780593138762 (“The Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781569243732 (“Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart” by Gordon Livingston ) Use code THEGOODDIRT for free shipping on https://lady-farmer.com/discount/THEGOODDIRT?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fthe-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living) in the Lady Farmer Marketplace
Guest Info Connect with Ryan at https://thetinylife.com/ (thetinylife.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetinylifedotcom/ (@thetinylifedotcom) Twitter https://twitter.com/the_tiny_life (@the_tiny_life)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or...
Where does land stewardship and regeneration, natural wine production, sustainable farming practices and local community collaboration come together? On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with sisters Lisa Hinton and Ashli Johnson of Old Westminster Winery in Westminster, Maryland. Their story begins in 2008; when the family was unable to sell their farm, they united instead behind a vision of preserving it and putting the land into a thriving, sustainable and regenerative operation. They agreed that growing and making wines was an idea worth pursuing, and thus the dream of planting a vineyard was born. Ten years later, Lisa, Ashli, and their brother Drew, are on a mission to craft distinctive wines with a sense of place. Through trial and error, and in collaboration with other growers to proudly represent their region and it’s beautiful varieties, they have been able to develop a style of wine linked to the land and the seasons in an intimate and intentional way. Hand-harvesting 30,000 bottles annually, their wines are alive, vibrant, and uniquely local. With a holistic approach to sustainability, this family business is all about creating a great product while taking care of their land and their community. This is truly a good dirt story! Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Grape Varieties Natural Wines Chardonnay Muscat Chardonel Albarino Cabernet Franc Maryland Wineries Land Stewardship Terroir - to mean “a sense of place.” Essentially, terroir encompasses all of the factors that go into producing wine grapes in a vineyard, from the climate to the soil to the elevation. Source via jjbuckley fine wines.
Resources Mentioned: https://www.burnthill.farm (Burnt Hill Farm) https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/h2a-visa-program (H-2A Visa Program) Migrash Farms https://almanac.lady-farmer.com (The Almanac )
Guest Info Connect with Ashli and Lisa at https://www.oldwestminster.com (Old Westminster Winery ) Follow Old Westminster on https://www.instagram.com/oldwestminsterwinery/?hl=en (Instagram)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
Transform your microbiome and your life with cultured foods, and learn how the simple practice of food fermentation can promote mind and body healing. On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary & Emma sit down with the founder of Cultured Food Life, Donna Schwenk. Many years ago, Donna found herself pregnant with her third child and in need of a lifestyle change. At 40 with a brand new baby she realized she wanted to live a vibrant life for her newborn and for herself. Enter “kefir'' and the beginning of Donna’s journey towards healing her body, mind and spirit. Cultured food was her pathway towards nurturing for herself and her family. Now Donna devotes her life to sharing the power that cultured food holds to transform your microbiome. Throughout the episode, Donna introduces us to the sacred trilogy that is fermented foods, kombucha and kefir while explaining how to rebuild your gut and reframe your mindset around bacteria. With over 350 free recipes on her site, Donna generously shares her abundant wisdom on cultured foods and on life. She knows when people feel good, they do good. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Resources Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/mary-kingsley-solo-show (Old Befana Podcast Episode ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780967089737 (Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781401935436 (Body Ecology By Donna Gates) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-bifidobacteria-are-good (Bifidobacterium ) https://thrivemarket.com/p/jovial-organic-einkorn-all-purpose-flour?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DSA_Campaign_Broad&utm_content=131395199173-c&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3exPpu7NddjccyU_74_pCY0lQTRp-FadsFuYTQJRFfW_PJCa3NjtMz8aAlPjEALw_wcB (Einkorn flour ) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-332/saccharomyces-boulardii (saccharomyces boulardii) https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-probiotic-superstar-in-cultured-veggies/ (Lactobacillus Plantarum) https://www.instagram.com/seyloubakery/?hl=en (Seylou bakery) Red phenol powder https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/ (Fermented Foods Safety)
Guest Info Follow Donna at https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ (Cultured Food Life) https://www.instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk (Twitter)
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Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.
You can begin healing the planet, improving your health and mitigating climate change right outside your door! On today’s episode of The Good Dirt we sit down with Justin West, the creative entrepreneur behind Thrive Lot – a marketplace platform on a mission to create food abundance by combining agroecology, landscape design and technology. Thrive Lot seeks to reimagine the lawn care industry by scaling permaculture and installing ecosystems into our very own yards. But to do so requires a shift in our collective idea of what we consider lawn care. We can create habitats for wildlife, regenerate the soil, reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate climate change by reimagining our lawns as a place where we grow our own food, produce medicinal herbs, fruit trees and vibrant ecosystems. With over 40 million acres of lawn in the United States - the largest single irrigated crop - it’s a concept ripe with potential, which is why we’re so excited to share our conversation with Justin as he dreams of a future where home agroecology is the norm, and where “good dirt” heals the world. Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ ( Simplecast),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Agroecology--is the application of ecological concepts and principals in farming, combined to create a type of farming that is sustainable and in cooperation with nature. Permaculture--the development of agricultural ecosystems that are self-sufficient and sustainable, drawing from an observation and imitation of systems in nature and resulting in crop diversity, resilience, increased natural productivity, less human intervention and more sustainability. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-carbon-sequestration (Carbon sequestration )is "...the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. It is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with the goal of reducing global climate change." https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/growing/annual.html (Perennials vs Annuals )
Resources Mentioned: https://www.thrivelot.com/ (Thrive Lot) https://permaculture.org/what-is-a-permaculture-design-course/ (Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)) https://www.aglanta.org/urban-food-forest-at-browns-mill-1 (Food Forest at Brown Mills) https://mods.org/ (The Museum of Discovery and Science)
Guest Info Visit the Thrive Lot https://www.thrivelot.com/ (website) Follow Thrive Lot on https://www.instagram.com/thrivelot/?hl=en ( Instagram) Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026
Today we're talking to Cookie Washington, an African American quilting muralist and fourth generation needle worker, who addresses issues of race and social equality while celebrating the contributions of her African ancestral heritage and the Divine Feminine in her work. Cookie is the first in this long line of needle workers to take up art quilting, yet she feels her connection very deeply to her foremothers and her African-American history whenever a needle and bit of cloth is in her hands. Her passion for quilting is a way of communicating the African American woman’s experience. In our conversation, Cookie shares several fascinating stories around her recent projects, You’ll hear about mermaids and goddesses, and how she was divinely inspired to do a series of eight quilts depicting The Black Madonna as a way of bringing the healing energy of the Sacred Feminine into the world. She also shares the heartbreaking story of her friendship with Reverend Clementa Carlos Pinckney, a senior pastor at Mother Emanuel A.M.Ehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_African_Methodist_Episcopal_Church (.) Church in Charleston who was murdered by a white supremacist terrorist in 2015, just days before they were to meet to plan an art exhibit in his church. Cookie also shares with us some ancestral wisdom that is communicated through the bees, and the upcoming Return of the Bees Multimedia Project, which is an exhibit that celebrates the history, evolution, and futurism of southern Black agrarian material culture, including fiber arts and heritage quilt making. The show will be in Charleston, South Carolina at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park, opening January 17th and running through Black History Month. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Mentioned: https://www.cookiesewsquilts.com/about (Website) https://suemonkkidd.com/books/the-secret-life-of-bees/ (The Secret Life of Bees) by Sue Monk Kidd https://acresofancestry.org/return-of-the-bees-multimedia-project/ (The Return of the Bees Multimedia Project) https://acresofancestry.org/ (Acres of Ancestry)
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Credits: Original Music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026
Today's guest is Sara Marie Massee, a lead interpreter at George Washington's Mount Vernon. She works with the historic trades department, teaching and actually doing many of the skills and trades that were being practiced around Washington's estate during his lifetime there. She oversees Mount Vernon's cooking, baking, and textile living history demonstrations to illuminate daily life in the 18th century. Sara Marie has been in the field of living history for 16 years, 14 of them at George Washington's Mount Vernon. She spends her days talking to visitors about Washington's sustainable, innovative farming practices and demonstrating various trades that enslaved people and white, indentured workers would have done on the estate. Her favorite demonstrations are cooking and textile work (spinning, weaving, natural dyeing, and preparing wool, linen, and hemp fibers to be spun). In today’s episode, Dr. Massee shares anecdotes and stories that give us a glimpse of the the textiles industry in the 18th century and the role it played in the economy of George Washington's estate. Tune in to learn more! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The history of textile production at Mount Vernon. 18th-century clothing and linen Working in the field of living history
Resources Mentioned: https://www.mountvernon.org/ (Mount Vernon)
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You're in for something a little different this Friday...it's a solo show with Mary and Emma! At Lady Farmer, we're always thinking about ways to shift our thinking to live into a more slow and sustainable lifestyle, and today is a great opportunity to do just that. What if Black Friday became Slow Friday, and what would that look like? Join us on this week’s episode of The Good Dirt as we share a bit about our own Christmas memories and experiences with gift-giving as well as how we're thinking about being more mindful with our consumer habits during the holiday season. Enjoy this week's episode, let us know what you think, and we'll be back with another interview next week! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The negative impacts of consumerism and how to think differently about our consumer habits The importance that we have placed on gift-giving and receiving during the holiday season Slow Friday Challenge
Resources: https://www.amazon.ca/Unplug-Christmas-Machine-Complete-Putting/dp/0688109616 (Unplug the Christmas Tree) https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Spiers-Christmas-Spier/dp/0385245807/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiA4veMBhAMEiwAU4XRr7y7OM7bV9pGHDn_V-B6Xpc74lnPimmimqYfPVBBfzDbnLdZlizXhhoCNs8QAvD_BwE&hvadid=241916695669&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1018511&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5056715609896233840&hvtargid=kwd-11215091201&hydadcr=22561_10346245&keywords=peter+spier+christmas&qid=1637792612&qsid=136-1655374-0927548&sr=8-1&sres=0385245807%2C1732934673%2C0736441697%2C1587172011%2C0385376162%2C0316363502%2C0440409357%2C1622774353%2C0385154844%2C0962175358%2C0399257748%2C1258443155%2CB08DSTHKQB%2C0689853645%2C1680525514%2C1627794166 (Christmas )by Peter Spier
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This week we will hear from twin sisters Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle of the Rust Belt Fibershed, a bioregional textile network growing hope and resilience through the use of local fibers. We speak with this dynamic duo on a multitude of topics, touching on ways to shift and expand our mindsets towards a more sustainable paradigm. Jess is an educator and fiber artist who has been working with natural dyes since 2008. Born and raised in Ohio, Cleveland, she is known for engaging and educating communities on the importance of local labor, dyes, and the carbon impacts of our soil-to-soil textile industry. In her teachings, she has inspired others on the promotion of ethical fashion and the importance of regenerative learning. Her twin sister, Sarah has personally coached hundreds of teachers through thousands of lessons in high-quality, equitable instruction. Her desire to create transformational systems change has led her on a daunting journey with her twin sister of slow living and sustainable fashion, spreading awareness on regenerative learning education in the Rust Belt Cities. Today we will learn more about how we can focus our relationships between people and the Earth in order to enable transformation in our society, explore the impact of the clothing and textile industry on climate change and incorporate more environmental teachings in the classroom. We will also speak to Sarah and Jess about what they envision for the future, their hopes and aspirations, and how we can continue to promote regenerative education learning in the classroom. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWdvb2QtZGlydC8 (Google Podcasts), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: What is regenerative living for modern families? How we can incorporate more environmental teachings in the classroom. The impact of the clothing and textile industry on climate change.
Resources Mentioned & Guest Info: http://www.driftlabtextileco.com/about (Drift Lab Dye Studios) https://rustbeltfibershed.com/who-we-are (Rust Belt Fibershed) Connect with Jess and Sarah on their company https://groundedteaching.com/ (website). If you're involved in the educational system (teacher, substitute, principal, para, school counselor, involved parent) and you want to know more about how we're trying to shift the educational paradigm away from a mechanical one towards one that's filled with more life, you can check out their podcast https://groundedteaching.com/podcast (Regenerative Ed). Check out their https://groundedteaching.com/workshops (workshops here.)
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Credits: Original music by John Kingsley - @jkingsley1026
Did you know that Gen Z is using fashion TikTok to fight climate change? Joining us on today’s episode is Sylar Saba, a Gen-Z influencer who shares her low waste sustainability tips by engaging online communities in small, fun, and meaningful ways. She shares her love for the outdoors and nature through her Instagram and TikTok platforms, engaging her community with #COOTD highlights (cute outfits of the day) and conscious outfit inspo, recipes, resources, and more. Skylar Saba is the Founder & CEO of Happy Earth Habits, a major supporter of mamma earth, mindful educator, & sustainability expert. She has grown a community of 40k+ changemakers around the world via Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. HEH has become a resource for sustainability education and low waste living. In addition, Skylar is the Founder and CEO of Skylar C Creative, a branding & social media agency for conscious businesses. She strives to connect individuals with the Earth and live more mindfully. Today we learn more about incorporating sustainable habits into our everyday lives, how perfectionism isn't necessary to live a low-waste life, as well as ways to share your favorite eco-friendly tips and tricks on social media. We will also be speaking to her about her hopes for the future and how we can take steps at the individual level to connect more deeply with the natural world. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWdvb2QtZGlydC8 (Google Podcasts), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Regenerative lifestyle from the perspective of Gen Z The difference between fast and slow fashion How to use social media to inform, educate and inspire Inspiring individuals to reconnect with the Earth and live more mindfully How low-waste living can help reduce carbon emissions
Resources Mentioned & Guest Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CN0y7LXhdCF/ (Overrated vs underrated) https://us.whogivesacrap.org/products/dream-cloths (Swedish Dish Cloths) https://www.happyearthhabits.com/about (Happy Earth Habits) Follow Skylar on Tik Tok @skysaba Follow Skylar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happyearthhabits/ (@happyearthhabits)
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Credits: Original music by John Kingsley - @jkingsley1026
This week's episode is all about honeybees! Did you know that there are 4,000 different bee species native to North America? Honey bees, however, are not native to North America, but were brought here from Europe in the 17th century, and have since become are integral part of our ecosystem. They are efficient pollinators who, along with native bees, allow our food crops and the planet's flora to flourish. Factors in our environment such as climate change, habitat loss, and widespread usage of chemicals in modern-day agriculture are threatening to the bee population, and in turn, to our food supply. Bees have always been a part of Tierney Monahan’s life, and her fascination with them has been well-documented in her new book, Beyond Honey. She weaves together beautiful stories about the economic, entrepreneurial, and environmental impacts of bees on our society. Today we will be speaking to her about her fascination with bees and how she has documented them as a writer for the Georgetown Magazine, and as author of her book as an MBA candidate at Georgetown University. Tierney also shares with us her mission of educating individuals on the impact of honey bees on society. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about the importance of pollinators in ensuring our planet’s biodiversity, how to support local beekeepers and the global impact of Colony Collapse Disorder due to habitat loss and climate change. We will be speaking to her about her personal experiences in beekeeping, how it has enhanced her life and the lives of others, and how we can take steps as individuals to ensure the survival of these essential creatures. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: How has human activity and interventions affected bee populations? Why are bees important and what is the profound impact that bees have on our everyday lives? Washington DC’s healthy and robust bee population. The difference between honey bees and native bees Learn more about Colony Collapse Disorder
Resources Mentioned: https://www.tierneymonahan.com/ (Tierney Monahan) http://www.dcbeekeepers.org/dcba-meetings (DC Beekeepers) https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Honey-Tierney-Monahan/dp/163730451X (Beyond Honey) https://www.communityfoodrescue.org/ (Community Food Rescue) https://suzannesimard.com/finding-the-mother-tree-book/ (Finding the Mother Tree) http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/ (The Overstory) https://www.instagram.com/kirstenkshockey/?hl=en (Kirsten Shockey @kirstenkshockey) https://www.instagram.com/christijay/?hl=en (Christy Johnson @christijay ) https://www.instagram.com/evakosmasflores/?hl=en (Eva Kosmas Flores @evakosmasflores) Original music composed, performed, and produced byhttps://www.instagram.com/jkingsley1026/?hl=en ( John Kingsley @jkingsley1026. )
Guest Info Connect with Tierney on Twitter @TierneyMonahan
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Today we're talking with Heidi Hannapel, cofounder of the Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, about options for green burial. We're also taking a look at our modern approach to death and the practices that surround it. Heidi and her business partner Jeff Masten are land conservationists and conservation burial specialists, concerned with the degradation of our planet through wasteful burial practices. They are committed to offering an alternative to conventional burial, working on green burial initiatives specifically tied to land conservation, encouraging a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impacts. Through the establishment of Bluestem, Heidi and Jeff's vision is to establish the concept of conservation burial as a tool for protecting natural lands, wildlife and plant species, creating healing green spaces and increasing community connections to nature, and creating opportunities for those seeking green burial options for themselves and their loved ones. In addition, we talk to Heidi about her personal journey with death practices and conventions, inspired by the time she spent being present to her own mother's illness and death in 2015. This experience left her with the realization that death and loss are shared human experiences worthy of active participation, both before the passing of the loved one and in the sacred space between death and burial. Our modern customs often separate us not only from the process of dying itself, but also from the opportunity to experience the the hours and days after the passing as an opportunity for powerful healing. Modern burial procedures also separate us from the processes of nature, in which remains of the deceased continue to be part of the natural life cycle of the planet. The idea behind rethinking our cultural death practices and considering green burial, and as in the case of Bluestem Conversation Cemetery conservation burial, is that human death be honored and embraced as a sacred passage, "where nature is enough." Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about green burials and how they can contribute to land conservation efforts and lessen our impact on the environment. Stay tuned to learn more! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Green burial options/reducing environmental impact Integration of life and death through conservation areas Death doulas Home funerals and home burials Hybrid cemeteries
Resources https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?contentId=38028 (Learning from Trees) https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/ (Green Burial Council) https://www.conservationburialallianc (Conservation Burial Alliance) https://www.bluestemcemetery.org/ (Bluestem Cemetery) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/well/family/rest-me-in-a-pine-box-and-let-the-fiddle-play.html (Green burial NYT article) Original theme music for https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (The Good Dirt) composed and performed by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026
Guest Info https://www.bluestemcemetery.org/ (Bluestem Conservation Cemetery Website) https://www.bluestemcemetery.org/resources.html (Bluestem Resources Page) https://www.thelandmatters.com/meet-heidi--jeff.html (LANDMATTERS Website) Connect with Heidi on Twitter https://twitter.com/hhannapel?lang=en (@hhannapel)
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On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, we’re chatting with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead, a six-acre farm in central New Jersey. Angela shares the story of how she went from being a graphic designer to a homesteader in 2012, when she told her husband she'd like to trade her job income for time outside growing food they would no longer have to buy. Now she finds herself balancing a life raising two boys with managing a working farm, as well as authoring a cookbook, a children's book series and hosting a homesteading podcast. In this conversation, we discuss not only the benefits of growing your own food, but the many options available to the modern homesteader. Though the concept of homesteading appeals to a lot of people, the reality of shifting to such a lifestyle is often intimidating and seemingly full of obstacles. Angela explains that homesteading doesn't look the same for everyone, and doesn't have to be defined by what you see when you look out your window. She encourages her followers to begin with the smallest task, such as growing one plant, and taking that longing for connection to food and nature just one step at a time. It doesn't have to involve raising and harvesting your own animals, or all of your food, baking artisan bread or keeping bees. There are likely others in your area that can do all of that. Instead, she says to focus on what interests you, and rely on your community for the rest. The homesteading mindset is about hands-on, local, seasonal living. Join us on today’s episode to hear more about the first steps that Angela took in growing her own food, how she got comfortable with the constant trial and error of homesteading, and how she’s slowly expanding her business through writing and online media. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: A day in the life of Angela The joys and challenges of farm life Getting back to basics and not relying on machinery Homesteading on a plant-based diet Sharing her story and expertise through writing, podcasting, and online courses
Guest Info https://www.axeandroothomestead.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/ (Instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-definitely-not-simple-life/id1543790060 (The Definitely Not Simple Life Podcast) The Harvest Table: A Collection of Seasonal Plant- Based Recipes Inspired by the Home Garden Little Country Cottage: An Autumn Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom
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On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, we’re speaking with Liz Riffle of Riffle Farm in Preston County, WV, which is a small bison farm raising grass-fed and finished animals. Owner and Operator Liz is a U.S Navy Nurse Corps veteran and her husband, Jimmie, is currently still serving on active-duty as a Navy Nurse Corps Nurse Practitioner. Jimmie was born and raised in Grafton, WV. In their own words, Jimmie and Liz are homegrown and proud to now serve this great nation by feeding it! After near extinction in the 1880s bison have made a comeback, and are now thriving on small operations such as Riffle Farm. Liz says she and her husband discovered bison burgers while traveling in Wyoming, and became interested in the idea of raising them. They eventually found a 64-acre spot where they could let bison roam and graze, and opened for business in 2017. Fast forward to today, and they’ve almost doubled their operation. Liz shares with us their journey from those beginnings until now, during which she’s learned much about regenerative agriculture, working with nature, slowing down and listening to the land. Liz believes that she has a responsibility to honorably raise as well as humanely harvest the bison on her farm. The regulatory system is set up for large-scale meat producers and sometimes makes it difficult for small scale farmers to accomplish their sustainability goals. Liz has started a new business, The Honest Carnivore, as a means of teaching other small farmers how to navigate that system, empowering them to continue providing sustainable meat solutions. Join us on this week’s episode to learn more about building trust and transparency in the food chain with bison farmer Liz Riffle. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Daily life of a bison farmer How bison grazing patterns help the local flora and fauna Farming regulations and how they can work against small farmers Certification processes and marketing strategies of large food corporations Keeping it simple when it comes to buying food
Resources Mentioned: https://www.thehonestcarnivore.com/ (The Honest Carnivore)
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Original intro music by John C Kingsley
Under A Tin Roof is a mother-daughter company created by today's guest, Kayloa Lobermeier and her mother Jill Haupt, inspiring others, as their motto says, in living a wholesome, simple, historical life by the seasons. Demonstrating the ways of a slower, more intentional lifestyle, Kayla helps others in bringing the best of domestic history and tradition forward to fit the needs of the present day. As a family-owned and operated business, Under a Tin Roof has much to offer both on site and online, including goods from their small handmade shop and their flower farm, to instruction in traditional recipes and food preservation methods on social media and through Kayla's blog, and even providing intimate dining experiences at their farm. Her love for cooking meals from scratch with homegrown and local ingredients continues to be her main passion and motivation. Kayla's shares her love of 18th-19th century homesteading through her hand made goods such as embroidery, soaps, apothecary items and the historic clothing we see her wearing. As a busy mom of two boys, Kayla still finds time to write articles for her blog sharing with subscribers historically inspired country recipes, resources for growing and preserving your own food organically, information on herbal and botanical skincare and remedies, and low waste home ideas. Join us In this week’s episode, as we discuss with Kayla the joys, challenges, and contradictions in living a simple, historical lifestyle along with the pros and cons of growing a business through social media. It's a great conversation! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Learn more about 18th and 19th-century homestead living Impact of social media on lifestyle What it takes to expand and grow a business Living life at a slower pace on a family farm Growing and preserving your own food organically
Resources Mentioned: https://www.underatinroof.com/about (Under a Tin Roof) https://beekman1802.com/ (Beekman Boys) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5684868/ (Sustainable Documentary) https://www.amazon.ca/Year-1000-Explorers-Connected-Globalization/dp/1501194100/ref=asc_df_1501194100/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416352801733&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17382528650506327417&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001554&hvtargid=pla-956000852767&psc=1 (The Year 1000 by Valerie Hansen) https://www.gardenista.com/posts/garden-visit-secrets-of-another-century-at-colonial-williamsburg/ (Garden Visit: Secrets of Another Century at Colonial Williamsburg) http://che.umbc.edu/londontown/cookbook/what.html (Foodways at Colonial London Town) https://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcolonial.html (The Food Timeline: History Notes--Colonial America and 17th and 18th Century France)
Guest Info Connect with Kayla on https://www.instagram.com/underatinroof/?hl=en (Instagram).
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For today's guest Jenny Freeman, what sprouted as an idea to tackle food insecurity during the pandemic has now grown into a fully registered 501(c)(3) organization that offers individuals and organizations the ability to get involved in the local food movement. Her organization, Community FarmShare, is a community-based initiative that connects food-insecure families with local produce farmers in Montgomery County. This organization works by way of donation and is completely volunteer-run, all of the money is put towards purchasing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm shares. These shares are then used to purchase weekly bags and boxes of organically grown produce at one of seven local participating vegetable farms. CSA programs have recently received widespread attention for their ability to provide unique benefits to communities, environments, and economies. In a nutshell, CSAs directly connect consumers and producers to help create a more profitable and transparent local food system. This helps in reducing food insecurity among families that cannot afford organically grown foods. Jenny is passionate about tackling this issue by providing a solution that links families experiencing food insecurity with local vegetable and fruit growers. Jenny shares this mission with the rest of her community in order to create transformative change in her local community. In this week’s episode, we will discuss Jenny’s journey creating Community FarmShare and how you can get involved with her organization. Join us on this week’s episode to find out more about Jenny’s story and learn how you can implement a similar project in your community! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: What is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and how does it work? Learn more about Community FarmShare and Jenny’s story as its founder Supporting Afghan refugees in the United States
Resources Mentioned: https://www.ipcc.ch/ (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ) https://www.communityfarmshare.org/ (Community FarmShare) https://www.communitycheer.org/ (Community Cheer) https://www.communityfoodrescue.org/ (Community Food Rescue) https://suzannesimard.com/finding-the-mother-tree-book/ (Finding the Mother Tree) http://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/ (The Overstory)
Guest Info Connect with Jenny on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-freeman-59a5124/ (LinkedIn). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Located in a small town in New England, Wing & A Prayer Farm began as an idea sparked during a trip to England in 2000. Inspired by the many sheep farms dotting the countryside, Tammy and her children decided to start their own sheep farm with a few Shetland rescues. It is now a flourishing farm with a variety of animals and avenues of business. It is home to Clun Forest, Poll Dorset, Colored Merino, Cotswold, Wensleydale, Teeswater, and Cormo sheep. It is also home to Vermont’s first Valais Blacknose Sheep. Currently, the farm sells fiber for yarn, which is derived from registered Shetland, Cormo, Cotswold, and Merino sheep, registered Angora goats, and alpacas. Along with the fiber, Wing & A Prayer sells fresh eggs, chickens, turkeys, honey, homemade soap and homemade pies! It must be noted, Farmer Tam is more than a fiber farmer. She also has a passion for the making arts--creating unique wood products, naturally hand dyed fiber products and home baked goods on her farm. Her passion as a teacher has also led her to run classes teaching fiber farming and sheep rearing. In this week’s episode, we will discuss Tammy’s journey building a successful business and the hilarious stories of the animals living on her farm. Interested in learning more about Tammy’s personal story? Join us on this week’s episode to find out more. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Farming and sheep rearing What is fiber farming? Agriculture and sustainable practices Animal caretaking
Resources Mentioned: https://www.wingandaprayerfarm.com/ (Wing & A Prayer Farm)
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Lotta grew up in Sweden and began her career as a journalist before immigrating to the US in the ’80s. After settling in Charlottesville, Virginia, she transitioned into graphic design, bringing the Nordic design aesthetic of simplicity, elegance, and clear lines into her work. Like many artists, Lotta dreamed of the creative work she would like to pursue outside of the requests of her clients, and started combining her interests in gardening and natural materials as inspiration. She began leaning away from working with synthetic dyes and paints, aware of both the health and environmental effects of working closely with these toxins. What started as a hobby developed into a production line of linen household items including pillows, napkins, and runners, all using leaves and natural plant materials found outside in her immediate environment. Lotta soon discovered that the natural dyes had benefits beyond the lack of toxic chemicals, finding that she was able to realize colors she could never achieve with the synthetic dyes. Her artwork now extends beyond just textiles to printmaking and book arts, and features an eco-printing technique called "botanical contact printing." Lotta carries her sustainable principles through every part of the artistic process from composting old leaves used in the printing to creating her own processing solution from iron scraps. So much of Lotta’s art and life revolves around the slow principles we espouse at Lady Farmer. She reflects on how growing up in Sweden with the ability to wander freely and explore the natural world has fostered within her a deep, personal connection with nature. When she isn’t in the studio, she is outside cultivating her naturalist garden, tending to the trees and plants grown on her property that will be translated into the design and colors of her artwork. She also incorporates the meditative practice of hand stitching into her art. On this episode of The Good Dirt, Lotta encourages us to find beauty in the natural world all around, and experience the wonder that is everywhere. Join us on this week’s episode to find out more. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-good-dirt/ (Captivate), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Art being informed by one’s personal principles Lotta’s sustainable and biodegradable dyeing process using linen, silk, and wool The Swedish concept of Allemansrätten, or right of public access Society’s pressure to be constantly producing The meditative practice of hand stitching Finding beauty in the simple and common natural world around us
Resources Mentioned: https://www.indiaflint.com/ (India Flint) https://the-school-of-nomad-arts.teachable.com/ (The School of Nomad Arts) https://new.sewanee.edu/ (Sewanee) https://www.shopkdd.com/wheesht (Wheesht: Creative Making in Uncertain Times)
Guest Info: Connect with Lotta on her https://www.lottahelleberg.com/ (website). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
In Kate Kilmurray’s experience, weaving is one of the best practices for mindfulness, grounding ourselves in nature, and returning to who we really are. As our hands get involved with each thread, our mind is free to rest from our conscious stream. In this stillness, we are able to ground ourselves and find our inner center within our tumultuous and chaotic surroundings. Join us on today’s episode as we gain more insight into Kate’s journey and how she teaches weaving as a form of meditation to realign with our inner selves. After graduating with a degree in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania, Kate ran a small textile business and worked for several years at Swan Gallery in Philadelphia. Faced with health challenges, she discovered yoga and meditation, and found herself called to the path of conscious and contemplative living. Kate received a certification in Mindfulness Meditation, and for fifteen years ran the Mystic River Yoga Studio in Medford, MA with her husband, Arthur, helping students slow down, find freedom in movement, and reconnect to their true nature. After a move from the east coast to California, Kate became inspired to begin teaching and presenting her visual art with others. She has developed a line of handwoven potholders and textiles made from a simple 7 x 7 inch metal handloom, which she uses in teaching her “Weaving As Meditation” classes. Kate teaches women the principles of hand weaving, while guiding them to slow down, connect to the breath, and tap into their creative channels. "Women leave my workshops with a new set of skills to create their own inner calm and beauty in their corner of the world," she says. Kate has sold her products at over 100 lifestyle stores across the United States, as well as shops in Canada, Denmark, and Japan. Listen to this week’s episode as we explore how the visual arts can be harnessed as a powerful tool of meditation and mindfulness! Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-good-dirt/ (Captivate), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Interconnectedness and how it nurtures one’s creativity Nourishing ourselves and growing from healthy soil Reconnecting with our breath Using weaving as a form of meditation
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Work-Self-Knowledge-Healing-Through/dp/0738744425 (The Great Work) https://www.amazon.ca/Dream-Earth-Preface-Williams-Foreword/dp/1619025329 (Dream of the Earth)
Guest Info: Connect with Kate on her https://katekilmurray.com/ (website). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Growing flax and processing it into linen is one of the oldest methods of clothing manufacturing on the planet. Sandy Fisher and Durl Van Alstyne have prided themselves in reviving this old craft here in the United States through their company, The Chico Flax Project. Through their work, they are bringing a new industry and social enterprise for fiber production of flax to Northern California in collaboration with local community members, farmers, artisans, and institutions. For Sandy, weaving has always been an important part of her life—beginning as a young child when she learned how to knit. In 2012, a phone call during the Bangladesh fires inspired her to grow flax on her plot to use for weaving clothes. Durl is equally drawn to using natural fibers for clothing, his background coming from teaching at public schools for the past 35 years. Now, he works alongside his wife as a regenerative agricultural flax farmer. In this week’s episode, we will discuss how garments made from flax fibers will create opportunities for employment and for meaningful craft, the process of designing clothes from natural fibers, and how they began The Chico Flax Project. Interested in learning more about Sandy’s and Durl’s story? Join us on this week’s episode to find out more. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Weaving with flax seeds Process of designing clothes from natural fibers Impact of Covid-19 on agriculture Increasing the market of domestically grown linen
Resources Mentioned: https://www.csuchico.edu/regenerativeagriculture/ (Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems) https://chicoflax.com/event-example/ (2021 Field Day) https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Flax-Christian-Johannes-Zinzendorf/dp/0764337157 (The Big Book of Flax by Christian and Johannes Zinzendorf)
Guest Info Connect with Sandy and Durl on their https://chicoflax.com/who-we-are/ (website.) Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Separately, Dan Miller and Spike Gjerde knew that they needed to find a way to support regenerative farmers and producers using their own natural talents and expertise. Dan’s family had been farming in the Chesapeake Bay since the late 1800s, but he never understood how a region could have what appears to be a thriving agricultural system while also struggling economically. Meanwhile, Spike wanted to start a new restaurant concept that focused on growing seasons and local sourcing. It wasn’t until Dan created Steward, a platform that enables people to fund regenerative agriculture, that the two found each other and realized their shared passion. Dan and Spike define regenerative agriculture as a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health. The benefits of this kind of farming practice seem obvious, but individuals and families running regenerative farms often achieve such small profit margins that they can’t invest in the equipment, training, and labor that allows them to scale. Dan hopes Steward will change that by allowing people to make small or large contributions to regenerative farms in their area. In turn, investors receive all of the environmental benefits while also making a competitive return on their investment. When your local farms are thriving, you can taste the difference. That's why Spike has broken with traditional restaurant conventions and plans his menu with the seasons. You won't find lemons in your water at Woodberry Kitchen, but what you will get is food that supports everyone in the production chain. He encourages us to ask "How much does this really cost?" when we are tempted to question the high prices of local goods. Join us in this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast to learn more. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Regenerative Agriculture Human Scale Farming Community-Supported Agriculture(CSA) Sustainable Agriculture Grower Lending
Resources Mentioned: https://gosteward.com/ (Steward) https://www.woodberrykitchen.com/ (Woodberry Kitchen) https://www.oregon4biz.com/How-We-Can-Help/Finance-Programs/Aggie-Bond/ (Aggie Bond Program - Business Oregon) https://www.chesapeakebay.net/ (Chesapeake Bay Program) https://fisheyefarms.com/ (Fisheye Farms) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundup_(herbicide) (Roundup (herbicide) - Wikipedia)
Guest Info Connect with Dan Miller on https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-miller-0a41357/?originalSubdomain=uk (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/GoSteward?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter). Connect with Spike Gjerde on https://www.linkedin.com/in/spike-gjerde-13aa08b1/ (LinkedIn) and https://www.instagram.com/woodberrykitchen/?hl=en (Instagram). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
The greatest secret to mastering the art of cooking? It's' not the recipes, but in using the freshest ingredients that are indigenous to the land. In France, this means buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables from the nearest farmer's market. This is a long-held practice in Gascony, a rural province of southwestern France where "the good dirt" is prized and protected for the preservation of its culinary heritage. The culture of food in Gascony has its own unique flavors and methods. Kate has been collecting recipes for years, gathered from friends and neighbors and even from knocking on the doors of strangers to learn how to cook something new. Kate teaches methods such as oven roasting, braising, emulsifying sauces, and has recently been featured on a "Cooking with Wine" series streaming on Somm TV. But it doesn’t stop there, Kate also intertwines these culinary lessons with in-person road trips in France and Spain. Kate masterfully wears multiple hats in her personal life and profession. She is a cook, teacher, mentor, and wonderful storyteller. In “A Culinary Journey in Gascony: Recipes and Stories from My French Canal Boat'," she tells the story of how she first discovered the region while floating slowly down the Canal de Garonne, and subsequently purchased the 18th-century farmhouse in the area which has been her home and culinary inspiration for the past thirty years. Interested in learning more about Kate and her personal story? Join us on this week’s episode to find out more. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: French gastronomy and its influence on French culture Buying fresh, locally grown food The culture of food in Gascony Appreciating the experience and processes of cooking The role of food in human culture
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Culinary-Journey-Gascony-Recipes-Stories/dp/B007PN08ES (A Culinary Journey in Gascony: Recipes and Stories from My French Canal Boat) https://www.sommtv.com/cooking-with-wine (Cooking with Wine) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gascony (Gascony, France) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/781787.Out_of_Africa (Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/89620.French_Dirt (French Dirt by Richard Goodman) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/jamie-beck?_pos=1&_sid=123b14a9f&_ss=r (Jamie Beck on The Good Dirt)
Guest Info: Connect with Kate on her https://kitchen-at-camont.com/about (website). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Nature provides the greatest elixirs: sunshine, water, air, and plants. By harnessing that power and bringing these elements into our everyday beauty routines, we can embrace a simpler, more natural concept of beauty that is free from the questionable ingredients in many commercially available products, allowing these elements to revive the spirit and body. Nadine Artemis has used plants as her teachers her entire life. Her curiosity and ingenuity led her into this exploration of ingredients at an early age, and since then, she has been challenging conventional notions of beauty and wellness by creating natural beauty products that are supported by extensive research into current science. In 1992, Nadine opened the first North American full concept aromatherapy store namedOsmosis. She now runs Living Libations, a company that provides organic and pure renegade beauty products that honor human health and beauty. Nadine is also the author of Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums, in which she shares her story and message of rethinking conventional notions of wellness. Curious to learn more? Join us on this week’s episode to learn more about Nadine’s story. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Rethinking conventional notions of beauty and wellness Using natural remedies to enhance health Becoming discerning regarding commercial products Allowing the elements of nature to revive the body Synthetic vs. plant-based ingredients
Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06WGNPNZ7/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CCONXH4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums) https://ca.livinglibations.com/pages/nadine (Living Libations)
Guest Info Connect with Nadine on her website https://ca.livinglibations.com/pages/nadine (Living Libations). (Use code LADYFARMER for 10% off!) Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Where can you find nearly one hundred thousand acres of land protected for food and outdoor recreation this close to a metropolitan area? Not many, except for Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve. It is the hidden gem of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, as it continues to provide economic services, food resilience networks, and environmental services for the region. It has also been heralded as one of the best examples of land conservation policies in the country, and encompasses almost a third of the county’s natural resources. Caroline Taylor, today’s guest and executive director of the non -profit organization Montgomery Countryside Alliance, shares with us the potential of the Ag Reserve in local food production, climate change mitigation and as a resource for people to experience and enjoy natural spaces. The Agricultural Reserve has also served to inform and influence the formation of land-use policies across the country, and has helped to shape the United States’ suburban landscape in a positive way . According to Caroline, more connection with nature and relationship to our open spaces will lead to increased general wellness, awareness and momentum in seeking meaningful solutions to climate change. Curious to find out more? Join us on this week’s episode to learn all about the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, a national model in land use planning for a sustainable future. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Environmental stewardship and creating preservation goals Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve Producing food within the urban and suburban footprint Preservation programs and competing interests Regenerative solutions to combat climate change
Resources Mentioned: https://montgomeryplanning.org/planning/agricultural-reserve/ (Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve) http://www.mocoalliance.org/ (Montgomery Countryside Alliance) https://defenders.org/regions/washington-dc (Washington DC Defenders of Wildlife)
Guest Info Connect with Caroline on https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-taylor-86355384/ (LinkedIn). Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
Linen is a woven and durable fabric that gets pulled out of the closet when summer rolls around or spread across one’s bed as a soft blanket or duvet cover. But the big question remains: how sustainable is linen? We speak to Heidi Barr about how she has worked with reclaimed fabrics to reduce textile waste in the industry. She noticed the need for more sustainable solutions when she saw the urgency for making these changes in order to build a healthy, vibrant future with kitchen products that you will want to use every day. Heidi Barr is the founder of The Kitchen Garden Textiles, a line of kitchen textiles made with natural and reclaimed materials sold to support urban agriculture. Her business began by making napkins out of the backs of second-hand men’s shirts and selling them to support her local urban CSA farm. Now, her company has gained significant traction in the textile industry and is used by some of Philly’s top chefs including Ari Miller, co-owner and chef at Musi BYOB, and by Judy Wicks, environmental activist, author, and founder of the White Dog Cafe. As a former dancer turned costume designer, her business combines her love for the environment, fabric, and sewing. Heidi uses this passion to continue to inspire other individuals to live a more environmentally conscious and plastic-free lifestyle. Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into the topics of ethically sourced products, environmental stewardship, and Heidi’s personal journey as an entrepreneur. Listen to the episode on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo (Spotify), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 (Podchaser), https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/ (Simplecast), https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ (Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Replacing single-use plastics with sustainable solutions Environmental stewardship Ethical business practices Affordability and sustainable products Greenwashing in the textile industry
Resources Mentioned: https://www.kitchengardentextiles.com/ (The Kitchen Garden Textiles) https://weaversway.coop/ (Weavers Way Farms) https://weaversway.coop/henry-got-crops-csa (Henry Got Crops) http://www.flaxproject.com/ (The Flax Project )
Guest Info Connect with the guest on Heidi’s https://www.kitchengardentextiles.com/ (website) or by email at hello@kitchengardentextiles.com Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram)
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma talk with Amanda Cather from The Million Acre Challenge, a nonprofit organization that helps Maryland farmers build soil health, increase farm profitability, and improve water quality – while making farms resilient and active in the face of climate change. Their farmer-focused collaborative uses soil health science, economics, education, and incentives to achieve their mission. Amanda's early training in pre-med led her from an interest in equitable food access to a career path in urban agriculture, and ultimately to running her own farm raising grass-fed livestock. Now, alongside the team at Million Acre, the goal is to achieve one million agricultural acres in Maryland using healthy soil techniques by 2030, while sharing best practices and making healthy soil connections throughout the Chesapeake watershed. Throughout the episode, Amanda shares her knowledge surrounding the effort. She educates us on the industrial versus ecological models, and introduces us to the multiple factors that affect the way farmers must approach soil improvement. She stresses the importance of listening to farmer’s voices and supporting their journey, as well as, fighting for systems that reward good stewardship and value biodiversity. She explains there are multi-pathways to healthy soil and no one way to achieve the goal. The key to progress in this effort is maintaining curiosity and communication along the way, and remembering that healthy soil (good dirt!) is the foundation of everything. 1:30 - Mary and Emma check in to see how Plastic Free July is going! 4:00 - Amanda Cather of Million Acre Challenge Let’s get into the episode: 5:45 - Amanda introduces herself 11:00 - What is the Million Acre Challenge? 20:30 - Connecting to the issues 23:30 - Incentivising soil health and funding the transition 27:00 - Nutritional quality of crops 34:00 - Equity 43:00 - Lobbying to change 48:00 - Engaging with farmers 50:00 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://millionacrechallenge.org/ (Million Acre Challenge ) IG: @soilchallenge https://landinstitute.org/ (The Land Institute ) https://www.facebook.com/plowandstarsfarm (Plow and Stars Farm) https://forainitiative.org/barriers-for-farmers-ranchers/ (Guidelight / Patagonia Report ) https://pasafarming.org/soil-institute/farm-based-research/soil-health-benchmark-study/ (Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Soil Health BenchMark Study) https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blog.umd.edu/dist/a/434/files/2020/01/Organic-Transitions1page-announcement-Jan2019.pdf (UMD Organic Grains Transition Project ) https://farmland.org/ (American Farmland Trust) https://soilhealthinstitute.org/ (Soil Health Institute ) https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/Soil-Health.aspx (Maryland Department of Agriculture) https://www.usda.gov/ (USDA) https://foundationfar.org/ (FFAR) https://farmsproject.org/ (The Farm’s Project ) Regen1 http://www.realfood-project.com/ (The Real Food Project ) https://pingree.house.gov/netzeroagriculture/ (The Agriculture Resilience Act) https://fairfarmsnow.org/take-the-pledge-for-healthy-soil/ (Fair Farms Pledge) https://lady-farmer.com/ (Lady Farmer ) https://lady-farmer.com/pages/the-almanac (The ALMANAC)
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma dive deep into the world of plastic consumption and waste management with Lauren Olson, a Zero Waste Manager at World Centric, exploring the world of compostables and the use of plastic in our daily lives. The discussion covers several aspects of the topic, including the difficulties of “zero-waste," how plastic sneaks into our homes even when we are consciously trying to avoid it, and all the ways in which existing systems make it difficult to create true sustainability in our homes. Lauren explains the science behind bioplastics, as well as the difference between industrial vs home compostables. She also shares how to determine genuinely compostable products and helps us imagine a cradle to cradle world where waste equals food for the earth, and not the other way around! Mary and Emma ask the vital questions, what can we do to work through this monumentally large plastic problem, and is it really possible to achieve the ultimate goal of a zero-waste economy? Lauren gives practical tips for individual action, while encouraging all of us to use our voices as paying consumers to demand change from the top down. 1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about plastic problem solving! 10:30 - World Centric Let’s get into the episode: 11:30 - Introducing Lauren & the world of World Centric 16:30 - Is zero waste really achievable? 22:00 - Bioplastics 30:00 - Landfills as coffins for waste 35:00 - What can we do? 36:00 - Greenwashing 43:00 - Facing this massive issue 50:00 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? USE CODE: "thegooddirt" for 10% off online at https://store.worldcentric.com/store (World Centric). Valid for 30 days. Things Mentioned: https://www.worldcentric.com/ (World Centric ) https://www.theecologycenter.org/ (The Ecology Center ) https://www.natureworksllc.com/ (Nature Works) https://www.sej.org/publications/backgrounders/styrofoam-facts-why-you-may-want-bring-your-own-cup (Polystyrene) https://www.bpiworld.org/ (BPI ) https://compostmanufacturingalliance.com/ (Compost Manufacturers Alliance (CAM) ) https://www.astm.org/Standards/D6400.htm (ASTM 6400 )https://www.astm.org/Standards/D6868.htm (or 6868) https://findacomposter.com/ (Findacomposter.com) https://www.worldcentric.com/our-impact/our-mission/giving-program/ (World Centric’s Giving Program)
Mary and Emma have an enlightening conversation this week with grower and legal educator Eva Moss, discussing an aspect of the homestead dream that is too often overlooked. Knowing farm law and preparing for unexpected issues through healthy communication before they come up creates legal protection for all parties involved. Eva shares with us the story of how a life transition left her and her farm legally vulnerable. With help, she found her way through that experience all the wiser, and now uses her voice and legal knowledge to educate the farming community through her work at Farm Commons. Throughout the episode, Eva speaks to the power of finding healthy pathways forward in our relationships within the business, with each other and with the land. She reminds us that we have the power to create our own solutions and that we have significant creative power to (legally) cultivate the lady farmer life we’re dreaming of if we take the time to talk about our needs and goals. Mary, Emma and Eva also discuss how to cultivate a slow life as a hardworking homesteader and the important distinction between self-sufficiency and community resiliency. 1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about Plastic Free July! 7:30 - Introducing Eva Moss Let’s get into the episode: 9:25 - Eva introduces herself 18:30 - Creating a foundation...grounded in the law 21:30 - Eva’s homestead story 26:30 - Finding pathways 32:00 - A great place to start 39:30 - Looking ahead 47:00 - Setting boundaries 50:00 - Grappling with “homesteading” 57:00 - Carving out community 59:30 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Shop our Plastic Free July zero waste products in the marketplace! Use Code: plasticfreejuly for 15% OFF Things Mentioned: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ (Plastic Free July ) https://lady-farmer.com/collections/zero-waste (Lady Farmer Marketplace) https://growheartstrong.wordpress.com/ (Heart Strong Farm) https://farmcommons.org/ (Farm Commons) https://ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu/ (North Carolina Farm Link) http://www.mocolandlink.org/farm-listings (Land Link Montgomery ) https://thistlefarms.org/ (Thistle Farms) https://www.usda.gov/topics/rural/cooperative-research-and-extension-services (Cooperative Extension)
This week, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with photographer, chef, cookbook author, educator and entrepreneur turned homesteader, Eva Kosmas Flores. Eva shares her journey to the slow living lifestyle, led by an ancestral pull and deep familial ties that have guided her back to a connection with home, the garden, food, family and community. Always leading with curiosity, Eva talks about her new adventures as a homesteader and what she’s learning from the land. Throughout the episode, Mary, Emma and Eva talk about the pursuit of the creative life and how to make it work, native species, permaculture gardening and the complexity of our forest ecosystems. They also discuss their sustainable home projects, creating beautiful and enduring interiors, and the complicated decisions involved in the process. Eva reminds us that real life is an intersection of all the things we love, and we have permission to pursue all the parts of ourselves. 1:25 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk berries! 5:00 - Eva Kosmas Flores Let’s get into the episode: 6:20 - Eva introduces herself 15:50 - Finding and creating a homestead 21:00 - Forestry and restoring the soil 22:30 - The importance of native species 29:00 - Breaking ground 33:00 - A sustainable home 39:30 - Timeless, natural interiors 52:00 - Loving lots of things 57:30 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: http://www.evakosmasflores.com/ (Eva Kosmas Flores ) https://adventuresincooking.com/ (Adventures In Cooking) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781419728969 (First We Eat ) https://www.firstweeat.co/ (https://www.firstweeat.co) https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Chicken-Amazing-Recipes-AdventuresInCooking-com/dp/0544558200 (Adventures in Chicken) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781771642484 (The Hidden Life of Trees ) https://traveloregon.com/places-to-go/regions/columbia-river-gorge/ (The National Scenic Area ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780847843619 (Simplicity by Nancy Braithwaite ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780847863068 (The Nature of Home by Jeffery Dungan ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781571313560 (Braiding Sweetgrass)
We have a special bonus episode for you this week in celebration of our newest national holiday-- Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration into the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s complex folklore and origins. Tony takes us back in time to examine how this monumental declaration of freedom spread in a variety of ways depending on the geographic, economic and social landscape of the time. Mary, Emma and Tony pause to reflect upon what freedom means and looks like in the modern era and why society continues to resist a hard look at injustice. Tony points to how altering behavior can feel like giving up our own freedoms and comforts and reminds us that the fair trade movement has deeply historic roots. He also reflects upon the transition from enslavement to the tenant farming system and points to how that system affects us still today. The trio grapples with some hard truths about freedom itself and acknowledges the work still left to be done. Tony shares how he celebrates Juneteenth at Button Farm and rejoices in community as he reflects upon the precious ability to gather and take new found enthusiasm into the world. Let’s get into the episode: 1:30 - Emma introduces this week’s special episode 3:00 - Tony Cohen on the history of Juneteenth 15:00 - The transition into freedom 20:00 - The shift to “waged” labor and the evolution of slavery 28:00 - Fair trade 31:00 - Local emancipation 41:00 - Celebrating Juneteenth 42:30 - The happenings at Button Farm 48:00 - Creating Community Things Mentioned: https://buttonfarm.org/ (Button Farm) https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1998/10/15/oprah-beyond-just-talk/41ae9b16-d033-4f24-bf7f-1c6905e305c4/ (Oprah’s visit ) https://menare.org/ (The Menare Foundation) https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/maryland/button-farm/button-farm (HipCamp - Camp at Button Farm ) https://sites.umgc.edu/colorinfreedom/bio/cohen.shtml (Anthony Cohen) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/tony-cohen (The Good Dirt - Episode 31 ) https://visitmontgomery.com/explore/ag-reserve/ (The AG Reserve - Montgomery County ) https://www.amazon.com/underground-railroad-Montgomery-County-Maryland/dp/0960109404 (The Underground railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland: A history and driving guide) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/us/politics/juneteenth-federal-holiday.html (Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHn2SSzZszU (Lift Every Voice and Sing) https://emancipation.dc.gov/page/history-emancipation-day (DC Emancipation Day ) https://montgomeryhistory.org/ (Montgomery County Historical Society ) https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xiii (13th Amendment ) https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxiv (14th Amendment) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fifteenth-Amendment (15th Amendment)
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma have a conversation with artist, teacher and “sorceress of the stitch” Christi Johnson. Christi’s art reflects communion and connection with plants, revealing the hypnotic beauty of botanicals. Her work includes alchemy, herbalism, and images which are stitched slowly and methodically into fabric. Christi is dedicated to rejoining the art of embroidery with its complex and meaningful origins. Throughout the episode, Christi discusses her own history within the fashion industry. Mary, Emma and Christi remind us that “cheap is never a bargain” and discuss how many of the problems with manufacturing in the fashion industry are hidden from the consumer. Christi also dives into the concept of images as language, and talks about allowing the creative process to be a conversation between you and the work that is ever-changing and not predetermined. Christi discusses her dedication to experimentation, exploration and evolution in her work, shares her dream of bringing art and meaning back into traditional craft and how giving our art power in turn allows us to empower ourselves. Christi’s new book is entitled “Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment”. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY PLAINE PRODUCTS. USE CODE LADYFARMER FOR 20% OFF. Let’s get into the episode:1:30. Mary tells the story of her plant rescue mission 9:00 - Christi Johnson, sorceress of the stitch 11:20 - Christi introduces herself 15:30 - Understanding composition 30:30 - The intersection between herbs and art 34:00 - A “good” price 37:30 - Images as language 52:00 - Working with the seasons 1:00 - Mystical Stitches 1:01 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://www.mixedcolor.net/ (Mixed Color ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781635863345 (Mystical Stitches ) https://mixed-color-school.teachable.com/p/magic-threads-signup11 (Magic Threads ) https://www.mixedcolor.net/shop-all?category=TALISMAN (Stitch Wish) https://www.plaineproducts.com/ (Shop Plaine Products ) https://textileartscenter.com/artist-opportunities/ (Textile Arts Center) https://shop.dougjohnston.net/ (Doug Johnston) https://www.hapticlab.com/pages/about-emily (Emily Fisher: Haptic Lab ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781571313560 (Braiding Sweetgrass ) https://lady-farmer.com/pages/the-almanac (The ALMANAC Summer Enrollment ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780520299931 (A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things )
In this episode, we talk with Lady Farmer and chef Michelle Aronson, creator of Farmbelly, an educational platform dedicated to sharing the love of growing, cooking, and eating wonderful food. Although Michelle wasn't particularly interested in cooking while growing up in the suburbs of the Midwest, once she moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia for college, she I discovered her love for food and farming. After several summers apprenticing on different small-scale farms, and after managing an educational farm in Charlottesville, complete with laying hens, bee hives, and lots of eager student volunteers, she recognized that she needed to level up her cooking skills in order to enjoy the hard-earned fruits and veggies she was learning to grow. In the spring of 2013 Michelle attended culinary training at the Ballymaloe Cooking School, located on a 100-acre organic farm on the coast of Ireland, where almost all of the dairy, meat, vegetables, and herbs come straight from the fields into the teaching kitchens. Inspired by the incredible teachers, fresh ingredients, and straightforward culinary ethos at Ballymaloe, Michelle returned home to work in many sectors of the food/farming world, and ultimately to where she now lives on a beautiful 10-acre farm near Saxapahaw, North Carolina, cultivating a diverse market garden + farmstand, and teaching gardening + cooking classes. Michelle shares about her journey and her mission to make farm-fresh food accessible and less intimidating for folks...and to help everyone get a “farm belly." What's that? Listen in to find out! Timestamps, Links & Resources Introduction: https://lady-farmer.com/pages/intensive-workshops (Slow Living Intensive) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The ALMANAC open enrollment)
6:36: Introducing Michelle 8:35: Michelle describes her journey 10:27: http://www.cookingisfun.ie/ (Ballymaloe Culinary School) in Ireland 11:28: Starting https://www.farmbelly.com/ (Farmbelly) 12:33: A day in the life at http://www.cookingisfun.ie/ (Ballymaloe Culinary School) 16:17: What is a "farm belly" ? 18:45: Food culture now 20:00 The value of sitting down together for a meal 22:22 Focus on the farm 24:00 The farmstand, how it works 27:00 Cooking with the produce 31:30: Planting season 33:00 Lady Farmers 34:00. Michelle's Inspiration 38:30 Sustainability and good dirt Follow Michelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/farmbelly/ (@farmbelly) or via https://www.farmbelly.com/ (her website!)
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma sit down with artist, writer and teacher Katrina Rodabaugh to discuss her slow fashion journey, sustainability as a process, embracing imperfection and mending as healing. Katrina dives into her own outlook on embracing a more sustainable lifestyle, a process that takes place over time and many small steps. The three discuss the importance of accessibility in the movement, and how remembering the values of the past doesn't have to mean giving up the progress we have made as a society. They also talk about how slow fashion practices such as thrifting, mending and making are important as a disruption of the industry and a positive step towards change. A poet and fiber artist at heart, Katrina has published three books, Make Thrift Mend (2021); Mending Matters (2018); and The Paper Playhouse (2015). Her writing and artwork has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Mother Earth Living, Sewing Magazine, Sunset magazine, Sweet Paul Magazine, Taproot magazine, and more. Katrina currently lives with her artist husband and their young sons on a two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in Hudson Valley, New York where they grow dye plants, flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables while caring for chickens and honeybees. Let’s get into the episode: 1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk “cultivation” and upcoming events 4:00 - Katrina Rodabaugh: Artist, Writer, Teacher 5:20 - Katrina introduces herself 13:30 - Make Thrift Mend 20:00 - Accessible sustainability 34:00 - Remembering slow fashion 41:50 - Mending as healing 47:40 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/pages/intensive-workshops (Slow Living Intensive ) https://lady-farmer.com/pages/the-almanac (ALMANAC summer open enrollment ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781419743993 (Make Thrift Mend) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781419729478 (Mending Matters ) https://www.katrinarodabaugh.com/ (Katrina Rodabaugh Studios ) https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/world/asia/report-on-bangladesh-building-collapse-finds-widespread-blame.html (2013 Garment Factory Collapse)
On today’s episode, Mary and Emma sit down to talk about what’s currently captivating their interest and the latest happenings on the farm. Mary shares her experience and knowledge gardening by the moon and encourages the use of the lunar cycle as a framework for the things we want to cultivate in our lives. The mother and daughter duo discuss the mesmerizing emergence of the seventeen-year cicada and embrace the celebratory nature of the phenomenon. drawing the parallel of a cultural emergence that's unfolding a year after a worldwide lockdown. Let’s get into the episode: 1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about gardening by the moon 11:30 - The 17 year cicada 19:00 - The insect sounds of summer 23:00 - Fireflies at the farm 23:50 - Upcoming events and announcements Things Mentioned: https://lady-farmer.com/pages/intensive-workshops (Slow Living Intensive) https://www.almanac.com/ (The Farmer’s Almanac ) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brood-x-cicadas-are-emerging-at-last1/ (The 17 year cicada) https://lady-farmer.com/pages/the-almanac (The Almanac) https://lady-farmer.com/ (lady-farmer.com) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781887905367 (Raising With the Moon: The Complete Guide to Gardening and Living By the Signs of the Moon by Jack R. Pyle and Taylor Reese) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781887905374 (You and the Man and the Moon: The Complete Guide to Using the Almanac by Jack R. Pyle and Taylor Reese)
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with dancer, writer and quiltmaker Marlee Grace to consider the question, what are we practicing and showing up for in our day to day lives? Throughout the episode, Mary, Emma, and Marlee dig into the concept of “personal practice” as they reimagine art forms as a practice rather than a performance. Marlee shares why she stepped away from social media, questions the role it plays in our lives, and addresses the platform’s inherently performative nature. She also shares where she finds encouragement and inspiration, and reminds us to take our work seriously (but not ourselves). Marlee’s work focuses on the self, rituals of devotion, creativity, and art-making. Her practice is rooted in improvisation as a compositional form expressed through dance, writing, quilting, teaching, and hosting artists. Her dance project Personal Practice has been featured in the New York Times, Dance Magazine, Vanity Fair, and The Huffington Post. Marlee is the author of Getting to Center: Pathways to Finding Yourself. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY https://www.plaineproducts.com/ (PLAINE PRODUCTS). USE CODE LADYFARMER FOR 20% OFF! 1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about natural dyeing and quilting! 6:40 - Dancer, Writer, and Quiltmaker Marlee Grace Let’s get into the episode: 8:30 - Marlee Grace introduces herself 15:50 - Personal practice 24:20 - Escaping the chaotic and addictive loop of social media 37:00 - Improvisational quilting 39:30 - What inspires and encourages you? 45:30 - Slow living and its challenges 53:00 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/ (Natural Dye and Slow Fashion Pop Up ) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product-category/apparel/line-tow/ (Line + Tow) http://marleegrace.space/ (Marleegrace.space) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780062969774 (Getting to Center: Pathways to Finding Yourself Within the Great Unknown) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/01/arts/dance/marlee-grace-instagram-project-personal-practice.html (New York Times feature) https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/03/dancing-alone-together-livestream-workouts-ballet-barre-dance-cardio-coronavirus (Vanity Fair feature) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marlee-grace-personal-practice_n_565c9b88e4b072e9d1c2a1c1 (Huffingtonpost feature) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781250239082 (Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781538732182 (Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9780817352479 (The Freedom Quilting Bee ) https://acresofancestry.org/ (Acres of Ancestry Initiative) https://www.lady-farmer.com/ (Natural Dyeing Intensive) https://www.plaineproducts.com/ (Plaine Products: Use code LADYFARMER for 20% off! )
In today’s episode, Mary and Emma sit down with Lani Estill, founder of Lani’s Lana ~ Fine Rambouillet Wool; a commercial wool business and small yarn line based in Northern California. Alongside her family, Lani also owns and operates a vertically integrated diversified livestock ranch producing cattle, sheep, alfalfa and grass hay in the Northern California/Northern Nevada region. With the help of partners like Fibershed and the Carbon Cycle Institute, Lani’s family ranch is now running under a climate-fighting Carbon Farm Plan! Throughout the episode, Mary and Emma dig into Lani’s life on the ranch and chat about the complexities of owning and operating a truly sustainable supply chain. They also speak to the power of the consumer and talk about the soul satisfying decision to invest in climate beneficial products. 1:20 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk about upcoming events! Let’s get into the episode: 9:30 - Lani’s Lana Wool! 12:15 - Lani introduces herself 16:00 - Regeneration on the ranch 20:00 - The early days at Fibershed 23:40 - Investing in carbon farming 30:00 - The team 32:30 - The sheep 35:10 - The fabrics 42:00 - The cost of climate beneficial products 49:00 - Dyers and natural dyes 51:20 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/ (Kefir Workshop with Mary ) http://www.lanislana.com/ (Lani's Lana) https://warnermtnweavers.com/ (Water mountain weavers ) https://fibershed.org/ (Fibershed) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-rebecca-burgess/ (TGD - Rebecca Burgess) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-elizabeth-cline/ (TGD - Elizabeth Cline) https://www.thenorthface.com/about-us/responsibility/product/backyard.html (Northface Backyard Project) https://www.carboncycle.org/ (Carbon Cycle Institute)
1:30 - Mary and Emma catch up and talk fermentation around the farm! 8:20 - Introducing Kirsten Shockey of Ferment Works Let’s get into the episode: 10:30 - Kirsten introduces herself 16:50 - What is fermentation? 19:40 - Bioavailability 22:40 - Fermentation vs Pickling 28:05 - The Wonderful World of Vinegar 34:50 - Fermentation School 38:35 - Fermenting dairy 39:50 - Fermenting safety & policy...it’s safe y’all! 42:00 - Fermentation vs canning...fermentation for the win! 45:35 - Tips & tricks 47:55 - Kirsten’s favorite ferment 49:20 - Gateway ferment for getting started! 51:50 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? 52:55 - Don’t be afraid and you've got this Kirsten's Books: https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781635861136 (The Big Book of Cidermaking; (award winning) Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781612127286 (Fiery Ferments) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781635862812 (Homebrewed Vinegar ) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781612124254 (Fermented Vegetables)
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Liz Kimball (MFA, CPC) is a creativity catalyst, writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Collective, a network of women creators and thought leaders dedicated to fostering cultural change through creativity. Her work has been featured at TEDx, Oprah.com, the NBA, The Guggenheim, NYU, and at universities and institutions throughout the country. In today's episode, we talk about the creative process from many angles, how pursuing our dreams might not be the straight path we imagine, how to foster our creative selves in a world that demands much from us, and how some of these things might be shifting from the pandemic year. Liz talks about the importance of detaching yourself from labels that you’ve placed on yourself since adolescence. Your work in the world is much more important than a title. We discuss how the ideas of slow living and "good dirt" are essential to cultivating the creative life, and building a future we can’t wait to wake up to! Let's get into the episode: 1:30 - Mary & Emma catch up and chat about plants! 7:00 - Liz introduces herself 20:00 - Rewriting the rules 23:00 - The Collective 27:00 - Discussion around time 35:00 - The creative process 50:00 - Mary recalls her own journey with her creative process Things Mentioned: https://lizkimball.com/ (Liz's Website - The Collective) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVJwGuFdYM&t=1s (Liz's TED Talk) https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/582881-there-is-something-in-every-one-of-you-that-waits (Howard Thurman - The Sound of The Genuine) https://bookshop.org/a/4727/9781594634727 (Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC) - https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/posts/watch-using-your-bodys-rhythms-for-sustainable-productivity-workshop (Sharon Bailey's Workshop) (available to members only) https://www.lynnfelton.com/ (Lynn Felton) - @bonzart
1:30 - It’s Fashion Revolution week! 10:00 - Elizabeth introduces herself 11:00 - Has there been much change in the last two decades in the fashion industry? 20:00 - Why are corporations not paying their factories? 28:00 - The problems in your own closet 38:00 - The PayUp Campaign 42:00 - What does The Good Dirt mean to you? 50:00 - How Farmers in West Texas inspired Elizabeth Things Mentioned: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ (Fashion Revolution ) https://www.elizabethclinebooks.com/overdressed (Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion by Elizabeth Cline) https://www.elizabethclinebooks.com/the-conscious-closet (The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth Cline) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product-category/apparel/essential-collection-lady-farmer-originals/ (Lady Farmer Essential Collection) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product-category/apparel/line-tow/ (Line and Tow Line at Lady Farmer) https://www.instagram.com/graceebrian/ (Grace Brian) https://atmos.earth/ethical-consumerism/ (The Twilight of the Ethical Consumer article) https://payupfashion.com/ (PayUp Fashion) https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB62 (SB 62 - The Garment Worker Protection Act) https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlcline/ (Elizabeth Cline Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/payupfashion/ (PayUp Fashion Instagram) https://www.patagonia.com/stories/can-we-stop-greenwashing/story-93546.html (Greenwashing article for Patagonia) https://www.anothertomorrow.co/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0lg2ijEnQFZgxCvsW1VaOHgjkshF4ECdKMZRQzpWdW-t5Es_pkaOCZMaAk-9EALw_wcB (Another Tomorrow) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC)
On this special live episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with Rebecca Burgess, the founder of Fibershed, a non profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build soil and protect the health of our biosphere. Fibershed envisions the emergence of regional textile communities that facilitate soil-to-soil textile processes, and create opportunities for localized clothing production and supply. Rebecca speaks about the origins of the organization and its efforts in connecting wearers in numerous regions with local fields where the clothes are grown, working to build viable systems that can be sustained for generations to come. 1:40 - Next week is Fashion Revolution Week Let’s get into the interview! 6:13 - Rebecca shares her biggest influences 11:35 - The moment that started Fibershed 16:35 - What is Fibershed? 22:50 - Hemp in the fashion industry 30:00 - What’s to come of Fibershed? 40:00 - What does the Good Dirt mean to you? 41:00 - Seniors and the working community 44:00 - What makes for a healthy fibershed? Things mentioned: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ (Fashion Revolution) https://www.lady-farmer.com/store/ (Lady Farmer Marketplace) https://www.instagram.com/weareladyfarmer/ (Lady Farmer Instagram) https://fibershed.org/ (Fibershed) https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/fibershed/ (Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess) https://chesapeakefibershed.com/ (Chesapeake Fibershed) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC) https://thewoollythistle.com/products/harvesting-color-how-to-find-plants-and-make-natural-dyes-by-rebecca-burgess (Harvesting Color by Rebecca Burgess)
In this episode, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with Eliza Blue, a singer/songwriter who lives and works on a regeneratively-managed ranch raising grass-fed cattle and fiber sheep with her husband and two children. She talks about going from the life of a touring musician to a teaching job in South Dakota, and the pivotal moment when she walked into a friend’s lambing barn at lambing season and knew she had found her calling. Eliza's connection to the land is evident in her stories of life on the ranch and her daily involvement with the animals and the natural environment. She has written a book called "Accidental Rancher," which came out this past spring, and she writes and produces audio "postcards" about ranch life for the North Dakota and South Dakota NPR affiliates. In addition, she has just finished filming for a new series that celebrates rural life through stories and songs called Wish You Were Here. 1:23 - It’s been a year since The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living has been released! Let’s get into the interview! 8:35 - Eliza introduces herself 13:20 - Eliza’s creative endeavor 18:00 - Eliza’s shares a story from the ranch 30:00 - How the pandemic has affected Eliza’s life 33:00 - What inspires Eliza’s music and songwriting? 44:00 - Regenerative Agriculture in the grasslands 50:00 - What does The Good Dirt mean to Eliza? Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living Book) https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/accidental-rancher (Accidental Rancher by Eliza Blue) https://www.elizablue.net/postcards-from-the-prairie (Postcards from the Prairie) https://www.elizablue.net/wish-you-were-here (Wish You Were Here) https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjV_IbV_-_vAhWBk7MKHbjyBOYYABAEGgJxbg&ae=1&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQeD2hj2JxKPJsN47voa2u2vWHNkeRq4UvqDQqcXnIjzJ0FRwJsstnUAqh-DdLqzxDyIh8kXJUvWTlB_aksqJI0SM&sig=AOD64_18nJALBcrtZrfJBZZPMpcf0wkTWg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiQy_vU_-_vAhW5GFkFHXJEA2sQ9aACegQIARBW&adurl=https://www.abebooks.com/Dirt-Soil-Familys-Journey-Regenerative-Agriculture/30489608391/bd%3Fcm_mmc%3Dggl-_-US_Shopp_Textbook-_-naa-_-naa%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw07qDBhBxEiwA6pPbHrCiRV4NsxDjzznh4hWHm3PxpeSPdq3y4MhtM2-ZTdQR5hGlycUmbRoCpjYQAvD_BwE (Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown) https://michaelpollan.com/books/the-omnivores-dilemma/ (Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-saint-brigid/ (The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjPrNaXgvDvAhWYElkFHUwJAOwQFjAAegQIBRAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F6NnGfzeY6w5weJyFnPex2K&usg=AOvVaw0iL8LUndjdfXLQ5a5j_PTu (Eliza's Spotify)
Today's guest is Sharon Bailey of The Glow Emporium, a woman’s wellness education and empowerment community. As a homesteader, mother, entrepreneur, and educator living in a small mountain town, Sharon espouses a life lived in sync with nature, and helps other women connect with their own feminine rhythms for a happier and healthier lifestyle. Emphasizing the counter- cultural art of slowing down as a fundamental necessity for coping with the many demands of women today, Sharon offers empowering information and advice for dealing with exhaustion and burnout. In this conversation, Sharon shares her own story of early challenges that led to destructive habits in early adulthood, and how through the experience of giving birth and early motherhood, she came to an understanding of the necessity for taking care of herself and her body. Her passion for supporting other women on the path to claiming full health and well being for themselves is the inspiration for the work she does today. 1:30 - Mary and Emma talk about planning by the moon Let’s get into the interview! 6:53 - Sharon introduces herself 9:00 - How did Sharon get into health and wellness? 16:15 - The current mission of The Glow Emporium 25:00 - Planning around your hormonal cycle 32:00 - What are we trading our time for? 40:00 - Making sustainability more accessible 48:00 - What does Sharon want us to most take away from this conversation? Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC) https://theglowemporium.com/ (The Glow Emporium) https://theglowemporium.com/blog/ (The Glow Apothecary) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unrefined-she/id1451322719 (Unrefined SHE Podcast) https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393934656 (The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan)
Cynthia Main @sunhousecraft is an artisan maker in Berea, Kentucky who has built a thriving business hand making home goods. Inspired by the timeless traditions of Appalachian crafts, her wooden wares are hand made, often hewn with axe and knife. Brooms are hand woven, with a non-electric process, with utmost attention given to the details of each piece. The materials are sourced and harvested from local, sustainable materials. In this conversation, Cynthia discusses her lifelong passion for learning traditional agrarian skills and the arts of self sufficiency, from farming to building, wood working, furniture making and crafting the basic tools of everyday life. With many of these skills largely forgotten by our consumer culture, Cynthia shares the story of how she has made her way, rediscovering these skills for herself, teaching others, and demonstrating an alternative path through a life of making. 1:20 - Catch up with Mary and Emma Let’s get into the interview! 12:00 - Cynthia introduces herself 17:50 - The importance of mindful supply chains 20:40 - Broommaking and Appalachia 31:00 - Crafts, accessibility and price 39:00 - Claiming your own power 45:00 - Cynthia’s work in relation to The Good Dirt 48:30 - How 2020 has affected Sunhouse Craft Things Mentioned: https://www.sunhousecraft.com/ (Sunhouse Craft) http://marleegrace.space/a-quilt-is-something-human (Emma's quilting course - A Quilt is Something Human) https://www.statethelabel.com/ (State the Label) https://eastfork.com/ (East Fork Pottery) https://raleighdenimworkshop.com/ (Raleigh Denim) https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/?fbclid=IwAR2yOTKYBU894o3aQOVuC_Ut-Cl4vtYYmEqHtOxcsAP21P9kz7bPruHgcp (Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance by Robin Wall Kimmer) https://oneworld-publications.com/the-way-home.html (The Way Home - Tales From a Life Without Technology by Mark Boyle) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-militza-maury/ (Let’s Talk About Your Skin! Herbal Skincare with Militza Maury) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyZUjr9VwNBekZNEzJ6kSA/videos (Sunhouse Craft on Youtube)
Alyson Morgan (@alysonsimplygrows) is an environmentalist, gardener, artist and photographer, as well as a slow living advocate and mother. Through this conversation, Alyson gives us a glimpse of conscious living through her lens, the realities of juggling a creative business and motherhood, the desire for activism alongside the need for slowing down and being present, and the power of plants in everyday life. Through her beautiful photography and her writing, along with the flower essences she creates for Earth Star Herbals, Alyson offers her gifts of healing to her audience and the world. 1:20 - Mary and Emma talk about the seasonal transition Let’s get into the interview! 5:34 - Alyson introduces herself 8:40 - How did Alyson get into herbalism 18:00 - Plant allies and personal growth 22:00 - What is a flower essence? 29:00 - Rest and Productivity 33:40 - Living by the moon 40:40 - Balancing slow living and motherhood with COVID 45:00 - What does Good Dirt mean to you? Things Mentioned: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The ALMANAC) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634027/wintering-by-katherine-may/ (Wintering by Katherine May) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Pnt5cvR4nsWICOW684Hh2?eml=2017April21%2F3957263%2F6136583&etsubid=173307039 (Lady Farmer Playlists on Spotify) http://www.numerogroup.com/ (Numero Group) https://www.alysonmorgan.com/shopearthstarherbals (Earth Star Herbals) https://www.instagram.com/alysonsimplygrows/?hl=en (Alyson’s Instagram)
In today's episode, Mary and Emma talk with Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors about natural plant dyes, and how she created a business from her desire to connect herself and others to the natural world. She talks about a personal wake-up call that led to her decision to quit her corporate job in pursuit of a more creative and personally fulfilling career, despite her fears around the uncertainties of such a move. Though at the time, Kathy couldn't imagine the career potential in the world of plant dyes, Botanical Colors is now the premier source for all things related to dyeing with plants, including sustainably sourced materials, supplies, information and education. 1:30 - Come join us in The ALMANAC for the Spring season! 6:15 - Sign up now for the Grow Your Own food Intensive Let’s get into the interview! 6:46 - Kathy introduces herself 11:50 - What is Botanical Colors and how did it get started? 20:00 - How does working with dye companies look like? 30:00 - Living with natural vs synthetic goods 41:00 - The effect of the pandemic on Botanical Colors 45:50 - Natural dyes and the good dirt 50:15 - What is it that Kathy wants us to come away with most? Things Mentioned: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The ALMANAC) https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/intensive-workshop/ (Grow Your Own Food Intensive) https://botanicalcolors.com/ (Botanical Colors) http://earthues.com/ (Earth Hues) https://www.westelm.com/pages/features/eileen-fisher-sustainable-design/ (Eileen Fisher x West Elm) http://www.numerogroup.com/ (Numero Group) https://botanicalcolors.com/tag/feedback-friday/ (Feedback Friday) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645808/all-we-can-save-by-edited-by-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-and-katharine-k-wilkinson/ (All We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson)
For this special birthday episode of "The Good Dirt," Emma goes solo as host, talking with Lindsey and Krista from the "Almost 30" podcast. Emma reflects on her twenties and discusses her feelings about this passage in her life. Krista and Lindsey share some of their own journey through their twenties and the transition into their thirties, and give their advice on seeking your own true path. In this episode we talk about how the good dirt of experience is fertile ground for growing your most authentic life! 1:40 - Mary and Emma reflect on the significance of this day. Let’s get into the interview! 15:00 - Get to know Krista and Lindsey 18:00 - Emma opens up about her dreams of a career in acting. 24:50 - What is turning 30 like? 35:50 - Emma’s favorite things about being involved in theatre. 38:30 - How do you feel "rooted" in your life? 47:00 - What does "good dirt" mean to you? 50:12 - What to come away with from Krista and Lindsey about transitioning through this significant phase of life. Things Mentioned: https://almost30.com/episodes/ (Almost 30 Podcast) https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/intensive-workshop/ (Grow Your Own Food Intensive Workshop)
This week we spoke with historian, nonprofit founder, and author Tony Cohen, who operates Button Farm, Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad. Tony has dedicated his studies and work to preserving the Underground Railroad’s history, historic sites and environments. In this episode, he shares with us stories of his own travels along the Underground Railroad on foot, in an effort to recreate some of the original travelers' sensory experience of the landscape and the monumental physical challenges they endured in the pursuit of freedom. Tony also shares the story of meeting Oprah Winfrey and working with her in preparation for her starring role in the film, BELOVED, based on the book by Toni Morrison. Tony is founder and director of the Menare Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the creation of cutting edge educational programs, including an Underground Railroad immersion experience based on the work he did with Oprah Winfrey. 1:20 - Mary and Emma check in with the Slow Living Challenge 7:10 - The Spring Grow Your Own Food Intensive Let’s get into the interview! 8:40 - Tony introduces himself and The Menare Foundation 12:50 - Why start a nonprofit? 17:00 - Tony’s experience walking the route of The Underground Railroad 20:00 - Mary’s land and its connection to The Underground Railroad 27:00 - Tracking down your roots along The Underground Railroad 36:00 - Tony’s connection to the Harriet Tubman Museum 38:00 - How Tony got involved with Oprah Winfrey 49:00 - What is Button Farm? 57:00 - Tony’s work in relationship to Good Dirt Mentions: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/plans/120369?bundle_token=d3b036682ef29046465cd91797244dde&utm_source=manual (Slow Living Challenge) https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/intensive-workshop/ (Grow Your Own Food Intensive Workshop) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/plans/120369?bundle_token=d3b036682ef29046465cd91797244dde&utm_source=manual (The ALMANAC) https://buttonfarm.org/ (Button Farm Living History Center) https://menare.org/ (The Menare Foundation) https://www.amazon.com/underground-railroad-Montgomery-County-Maryland/dp/0960109404 (The Underground railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland: A history and driving guide) https://chesapeaketourplanner.com/ (Chesapeake Tours) https://fibershed.org/affiliate/chesapeake-fibershed/ (The Chesapeake Fibershed) Beloved by Toni Morrison
Mary and Emma chat with Farai Harreld, an herbalist and writer known as the Hillbilly African, who takes inspiration from both her African and rural American roots. Farai grew up in Botswana and came to America to go to college, where she encountered the challenges of an entirely different culture. Her journey into herbalism began as a struggle with her hair, and led her into a deeper knowledge of plants as a source of healing and support. Now as a mother, a writer, a doula and a folk herbalist, she inspires others as a champion of slow living, local engagement and community building. 3:00 - Grow Your Own Food Intensive Workshop Let’s get into the interview! 6:00 - Farai explains her origin story 11:30 - Farai’s garden 16:00 - Farai’s love of the folklore of plants 25:40 - What does sustainability mean to you? 30:00 - What will you bring from 2020 into 2021? 35:00 - The importance of rest 39:00 - Good Dirt means good conversation 45:00 - The origin of Hillbilly African Things Mentioned: - https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-nicky-dave-schauder/ (Episode 11 with Nicky and Dave) - https://www.lady-farmer.com/upcoming-events/intensive-workshop/ (Grow Your Own Food Intensive Workshop) - https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC) - https://www.instagram.com/thehillbillyafrican/ (Farai’s Instagram) - https://www.patreon.com/folkherbalismforeveryone (Farai’s Patreon) - https://www.faraiharreld.com/links/ (Farai’s Website) - https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/plans/120369?bundle_token=d3b036682ef29046465cd91797244dde&utm_source=manual (Slow Living Challenge 2021)
Mary and Emma chat with Alissa Hessler, creator of Urban Exodus, a project highlighting people from a variety of backgrounds who have made the switch from urban to rural living. Alissa tells the story of her own life transformation, from chasing the career and paycheck to creating a more intentional life and more meaningful work in a rural setting. The message is not that you have to move to the country to have the life you desire, but about making choices in the direction of what you want, regardless of where you live or what you think is holding you back. Alissa encourages everyone to pay attention to those dreams. It's never too late to make a shift in your own life story! 1:40 - Use #ladyfarmerinthecity and share with us your posts! 5:40 - Let’s get into the interview! 9:00 - Alissa talks about her backstory 18:00 - Raising a child in the country 23:00 - Your worth is not based on your paycheck 26:00 - Things that hold people back from moving to a rural area 30:00 - Getting the benefits of rural living without making the move 34:00 - Learning from 2020 Things Mentioned: https://www.urbanexodus.com/ (Urban Exodus) https://bookshop.org/books/ditch-the-city-and-go-country-how-to-master-the-art-of-rural-life-from-a-former-city-dweller/9781624143915?aid=15851&listref=urban-exodus-reading-picks (Ditch the City and Go Country Book) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/306398/blueberries-for-sal-by-robert-mccloskey/ (Blueberries for Sal) https://www.yoursrurally.com/ (Sherri Powell) https://www.urbanexodus.com/copy-of-artists (Urban Haven) https://www.alissahessler.com/ (Photography)
In this special live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Ellen Polishuk, an organic vegetable farmer for 25 years and now a teacher and consultant for those in the farming business. Ellen speaks from years of experience as both a grower and a consumer on food sustainability, including topics such as organic certification, composting, GMO's, soil basics, eating locally, community supported agriculture and the potential for a world in which everyone is well fed and farmers can earn a living. This episode is full of great information for anyone who grows or eats food! Let’s get into the interview! 8:40 - Ellen introduces herself 13:50 - Changes in the organic agricultural industry 18:40 - What is organic certification? 29:00 - What is non GMO, what is GMO? 33:00 - Importance of healthy soil 42:00 - Local or Organic? 45:30 - Growing your own food and Composting 51:50 - Are animals worth the cost for labor on your farm? 01:02:00 - Advice for aspiring farmers Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The Almanac) https://potomacvegetablefarms.com/ (Potomac Vegetable Farms) Correction @ 25:45 - Glyphosate was patented as an antibiotic in 2010, not 2014 https://www.workman.com/products/start-your-farm (Start Your Farm by Ellen Polishuk) https://www.planttoprofit.com/ (Plant To Profit website) https://www.instagram.com/planttoprofit_farmerellen/ (Ellen’s Instagram) https://www.growingformarket.com/ (Growing for Market magazine)
Today's episode is about Brigid, saint and legend, known for her skills at the hearth, the loom, midwifery, healing, poetry and animal husbandry. Kathy Spaar, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader and nature educator shares many of the folklore and stories of this legendary figure from Celtic tradition. As a figure of feminine wisdom and power who presides over the land and the homestead, we consider Brigid the quintessential Lady Farmer, our guide, protector and inspiration for slow living through the seasons. 1:20 - January is here! 1:50 - Mary and Emma introduce Kathy and Brigid Let's get into the interview! 7:15 - Kathy introduces herself 10:00 - Brigid's Feast Day 12:30 - Kathy's favorite stories of Brigid 20:00 - Brigid - the quintessential Lady Farmer 27:00 - How does Brigid relate to the times we are in now 31:00 - The most important thing Brigid has taught Kathy Things mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The Almanac) https://solasbhride.ie/who-we-are/ (Brigidine Sisters) http://www.stnectariospress.com/brigids-cloak-an-ancient-irish-story/ (Children's Book “Brigid’s Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story” by Bruce Milligan.) https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781853117527/symbols-of-plenty ("Symbols of Plenty" by Ruth Bidgood) https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4676234-rekindling-the-flame ("Rekindling the Flame " by Rita Minehan)
Mary and Emma talk with Militza Maury, the creator of Little Green Dot, an educational space dedicated to natural skincare. In a world where the beauty industry is so often urging us to consume, Militza urges us to take a step back and consider not only what it is we are putting on our skin, but the messages we're getting about why we need all of these products. Combining her love of herbalism and cooking with her fascination with the skin, Militza shares with us her wealth of information and guidance on this topic so relevant to the sustainability conversation. Militza has just released a book on how to make your own skincare from whole food ingredients, and teaches Skincare Herbalism classes. 1:15 - Mary and Emma discuss their own experiences with skincare Let’s get into the interview! 9:00 - Militzia introduces herself 20:00 - Our skin connects us with the rest of the world 25:00 - A pivotal time when skincare shifted to include more chemicals 30:00 - The parasympathetic system and skincare 38:00 - Sourcing ingredients 41:00 - Trial and error when creating recipes 45:00 - How the pandemic has affected the natural skincare world *Things Mentioned: * https://littlegreendot.com/ (-Little Green Dot) https://littlegreendot.com/book/ (-Natural Homemade Skin Care, by Militzia Maury)
Mary and Emma sit down with Kip and Angelique, the founders of Smarter by Nature - an urban and rural farming business serving the community in Tallahassee, Florida. Their goal is to provide fresh produce and opportunities for economic sustainability through education as well as to take care of the soil and protect the natural environment. Kip and Angelique share their challenges, methods and aspirations for the future. 1:30 - Catch- up with Mary and Emma 6:20 - Introducing Kip and Angelique Now let’s get into the interview! 9:36 - K&A introduce their business 14:56 - K&A’s role as regenerative farmers 20:00 - Guiding principles of Smarter by Nature 25:00 - The magic of mycelium 30:00 - How to check the minerals in your soil 38:25 - Smarter by Nature’s business model 44:00 - Permaculture and microclimates 48:00 - Transitioning a food desert into an oasis 52:00 - Applying sustainability in every aspect of life Things Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/what-are-microgreens/ (Microgreens Blog) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living Book) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/251018/the-hands-on-home-by-erica-strauss/ (The Hands-On Home book by Erica Strauss) https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The ALMANAC ) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mycelium-running-how-mushrooms-can-help-save-the-world_paul-stamets/266055/item/10319169/?mkwid=%7cdc&pcrid=448938094740&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=108029776761&ptaid=pla-888581060331&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri3cnph_YWzOqjeTvO1UQ231AoSyCfLYP4Qt-klVyNzNJxeaY0DahQaAhlJEALw_wcB#idiq=10319169&edition=3201131 (Mycelium Running book) https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/how-do-i/get-soilirrigation-water-tested/ (IFAS Extension Office) https://www.etsy.com (Etsy) https://www.youtube.com/smarterbynaturetv (Smarter By Nature Youtube) https://www.instagram.com/smarterbynature/?hl=en (Smarter By Nature Instagram)
Mary and Emma sit down with Eric Henry from TS Designs who has been navigating sustainability through the fashion industry for the past 40 years. Henry discusses the effects of NAFTA on TS Designs and the process of rebuilding his business with the triple bottom line - People, Planet, Profit - in the forefront of operations. Eric pushes you to think about the impact of the goods you consume and the places you spend your money while considering that sustainability is a journey not a destination. 1:55 - Mary and Emma talk about the New Year in pandemic times Let’s get into the interview! 7:10 - Eric introduces himself and TS Designs 13:30 - What is NAFTA and how did it affect business? 16:00 - How TS Designs facilitates their production 26:40 - The 10,000 pounds project 40:00 - The value of connecting to local food 41:00 - Hope for the future of the clothing industry with the impact of Covid 48:20 - The production of T-shirts and soil health Things Mentioned: https://tsdesigns.com/eric-henry/ (TS Designs) https://www.trade.gov/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta (NAFTA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmTPH6ksQ1g (Eric Henry Ted Talk) https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/agrm1_e.htm (WTO agreement) https://tsdesigns.com/rehance-the-directors-cut/ (Rehance technique) https://solidstate.clothing/products/cotton-share (10,000 Pounds project) https://solidstate.clothing/ (Solid State clothing) https://forge.medium.com/prepare-for-the-ultimate-gaslighting-6a8ce3f0a0e0 (Gaslighting article) https://the-good-dirt.simplecast.com/episodes/fashion-food-soil-what-you-need-to-know-with-amy-dufault (Amy Dufault)
Mary welcomes in the New Year by sharing the story of Old Befana, a tale for Epiphany. However you're celebrating this year, we hope that this story brings you joy and light! https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/feed (The Almanac)
Mary and Emma sit down with Bridget Jones from Wildberry Farm. Bridget discusses how she and her husband Matt are keeping the family farm going by combining their marketing and graphic design backgrounds with traditional farming and agritourism. Agritourism provides innovative and creative experiences that bring visitors to the farm, and offers opportunities for the the community to come together. In this digital age, Bridget and Matt prove that growing crops and raising livestock aren't the only ways to have a successful farm enterprise. 4:20 - The launch of The ALMANAC Let’s get into the interview! 13:56 - Bridget introduces herself and Wildberry Farm 23:00 - Keeping the family farm alive 30:10 - The history of the farm 37:30 - No-till farming 43:00 - How has the pandemic affected such a young business? 48:40 - Advice for starting your own business Things Mentioned: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/feed (The ALMANAC) https://www.wildberryfarmmarket.com/ (Wildberry Farm)
Mary and Emma sit down to reflect on this past year of Lady Farmer - discussing their growth during the difficult year that was 2020. With the holidays around the corner, there’s a lot to think about. Mary and Emma share their tips to help balance your time when things may seem to be out of your control. From gift-giving to decorating to making time to connect with nature and getting plenty of rest, slowing down to make your own rules during this holiday season is essential - and of course, don’t forget to shop well, buy well and support small and local makers! 2:00 - A reflection on the past year of Lady Farmer 18:00 - Slowing down during this holiday season 33:40 - Mary shares the origin of hanging wreaths Things mentioned: https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/feed (The Almanac) https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ (The Social Dilemma ) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living) https://www.instagram.com/weareladyfarmer/ (Lady Farmer Instagram) Email - podcast@lady-farmer.com
On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how difficult it is to maintain a small business that has grown into something much bigger and the conversations she has to endure to create balance. 11:00 - An introduction to Natalie and the trajectory of her career 14:40 - Natalie’s documentary, Stitch 18:00 - Issues in the fashion industry 21:00 - A reflection on food and clothing in past generations 28:00 - How Natalie has held on to older customs and techniques in her business 36:00 - Overcoming hardships as a sustainable business 43:45 - How community ties into Alabama Chanin 51:00 - Shifts of the fashion industry 58:00 - What is Natalie’s favorite piece of her brand to wear? 1:03:00 - Do you see a good future for more organic textile production in the US? 1:06:20 - Connection between Alabama Chanin and The Good Dirt 1:07:46 - Certifications and small businesses 1:13:00 - How often do you rotate your wardrobe? 1:14:30 - What is it that Natalie wants people to know about her work? Things Mentioned: https://www.holylamborganics.com/ (Holy Lamb Organics) https://www.lady-farmer.com/store/ (Lady Farmer Marketplace) https://alabamachanin.com/ (Alabama Chanin) https://vimeo.com/151837870 (Stitch documentary ) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/feed (The Almanac) https://alabamachanin.com/t/collections/the-school-of-making/studio-books (Alabama Chanin book) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-RnnEFWUM4 (The Story of Stuff video) https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/about-us/ (Zingerman’s) https://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Shoals-Keith-Richards/dp/B00FGM0IEU (Muscle Shoals documentary) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/us/off-alabamas-beaten-path-tribute-to-a-native-americans-journey-home.html (Florence, Alabama monument - healing site ) https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/geip/WCMS_614394/lang--en/index.htm (Rana Plaza collapse) http://www.12forlife.com/ (12 for life organization) https://www.texasorganic.com/ (Texas Organic Cotton Growers Organization)
Mary and Emma sit down with Jason from Holy Lamb Organics to discuss all things natural bedding. Jason talks us through the processing as well as the certifications and requirements the wool that is used for HLO must go through before it is used. The mattress industry is a 9 billion dollar industry and the majority of the companies produce a ton of waste and use a plethora of chemicals. Learn why better products cost more money and why we should support products and companies that are transparent to avoid greenwashing! 2:50 - Reading a podcast review 6:57 - Holy Lamb Organics is sponsoring the Good Dirt live recording at the Slow Living Retreat Let’s get into the interview! 9:30 - Know what’s in your mattress - your health depends on it 14:00 - Harmful substances in your mattress 16:18 - Where does HLO’s wool come from? 19:00 - What certifications are out there other than organic? 24:00 - HLO is worth the money and here’s why 30:00 - What HLO’s mattresses are made of 41:33 - Difficulties of running a sustainable business 46:00 - Greatest rewards of running a sustainable business 52:00 - The reality of returning products Resources: https://www.holylamborganics.com/ (Holy Lamb Organics) https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Slow Living Retreat - tickets close November 1!) https://alabamachanin.com/ (Natalie Chanin - Alabama Chanin) https://www.lady-farmer.com/store/organic-bedding/ (Holy Lamb Organics 20% off in Lady Farmer store) https://www.naturepedic.com/ (NaturePedic) https://savvyrest.com/ (SavvyRest)
Mary and Emma sit down with one another at the farm to chat a bit about how Mary got started on her journey as a Lady Farmer. Anyone, anywhere can achieve a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, as it is an ongoing evolution - grounded in the decisions you make everyday. Mary discusses her love for the outdoors, the animals she has on the farm and how life in the city made her long for a farmhouse of her own. 1:20 - Emma introduces what’s coming up with Lady Farmer 5:46 - Had Mary always wanted a farm? 11:00 - Eating “right” while raising children 16:30 - Finding the farm 19:30 - Where did Mary get her inspiration for the farm? 24:26 - Would this lifestyle be feasible with three younger children? 28:00 - A slower lifestyle does not happen overnight Links https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Retreat) https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583 (Omnivore’s Dilemma ) https://www.backtoedenfilm.com/paul-gautschi.html (Back to Eden film) https://www.localharvest.org/csa/ (CSA) https://alabamachanin.com/ (Alabama Chanin)
Mary and Emma sit down with Elana Jadallah (@elanaloo), a photographer, educator, marketing strategist and environmental advocate. From her time spent living in Hawaii, Elana eloquently shares her journey through raising awareness of the plastic pollution affecting our oceans through the awakening of the truth of her own contributions. Elena encourages listeners to realize that although you may be part of the problem, you can also be part of the solution by shopping locally and seasonally and consuming clothing made of raw materials. 1:25 - Join the Lady Farmer Community - Virtual Slow Living Retreat 4:44 - The ALMANAC - a new Lady Farmer project Let’s get into the interview 7:40 - Intro to Elana 9:00 - What is sustainable business? 12:40 - Finding your purpose and deepening it 19:00 - Realizing you are part of the problem and becoming part of the solution 25:46 - Phases of Activation 29:50 - Microplastics in “earth-friendly” clothing 42:00 - Questioning your consumption habits during the pandemic 46:00 - Cutting down your carbon footprint - Where does our food come from? 1:05:00 - Taking on the responsibility of our choices and taking action Everything Mentioned: https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Slow Living Retreat) The ALMANAC https://elanaloo.com/ (Elana Jadallah) https://truecostmovie.com/ (The True Cost Documentary) https://elanaloo.com/sustainability (Phases of Activation) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607258/how-to-give-up-plastic-by-will-mccallum/ (How To Give Up Plastic by Will McCallum) https://environmentalenhancements.com/home/index.php/products/products-lint-filter (Microfiber Filter) or https://us.guppyfriend.com/ (Microfiber Bag) https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2017/12/13/the-truth-about-bioplastics/ (Farming and Plastics article) https://www.localharvest.org/csa/ (Join your local CSA) https://www.1000ecofarms.com/en#where_list%5Bin_stock%5D=1&where_list%5Bpreorder%5D=1&type=unit_list&number_page=1 (1000 Eco Farms) https://www.lady-farmer.com/early-bird-tickets/ (VIP Retreat Ticket) Retreat Scholarship Email https://www.instagram.com/acresofancestry/ (Acres of Ancestry Initiative )
Follow us @https://www.instagram.com/weareladyfarmer/ (weareladyfarmer) on Instagram and check out our https://www.lady-farmer.com (website)!
Mary and Emma sit down with Julian, the Director of ANIMA Casa Rural - a B&B, artist residency and working farm located in the municipality of Tala in Jalisco, Mexico. ANIMA offers a space that emphasizes the importance of working with nature as opposed to against it. Through permaculture, Julian and his family’s shared ecological beliefs/practices, and focus on the elimination of processed foods, Julian wishes to create a working community amongst every person who visits ANIMA Casa Rural. 1:15 - Virtual Retreat announcement on confirmed workshops - see the resources below for the mentioned instructors 4:00 - A recording of all the workshops will be available to purchase - included in the https://www.lady-farmer.com/early-bird-tickets/ (VIP ticket, )but also can be purchased separately 5:40 - What is Permaculture? Let's get into the interview! 10:00 - What is ANIMA Casa Rural? 15:30 - How ANIMA grows and produces their own food 20:00 - The organic growth of ANIMA as a business 24:00 - WWOOF and ANIMA 33:00 - The structures and architecture on the ANIMA property 41:00 - A day in the life at ANIMA 51:00 - What is the biggest takeaway? 54:00 - How Julian has been inspired by Thomas Berry Resources: https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Virtual Slow Living Retreat) https://www.lady-farmer.com/early-bird-tickets/ (VIP ticket) Micro greens workshop with @beardedbirdsfarm Regenerative Agriculture workshop with https://www.instagram.com/smarterbynature/ (@smarterbynature) DIY skincare workshop with https://www.instagram.com/littlegreendot/ (@littlegreendot) https://littlegreendot.com/book/ (Little Green Dot Book) Cooking classes with https://www.instagram.com/hen_ofthewoods/ (@hen_ofthewoods) Medicinal Herb workshop with https://www.instagram.com/thehillbillyafrican/ (@thehillbillyafrican) Bill Mollison - creator of permaculture http://animacasarural.com (ANIMA Casa Rural) https://wwoof.net/ (WWOOF) http://animacasarural.com/hb_accommodation/metzeri/ (Metzeri - The Moon Building) http://thomasberry.org/ (Thomas Berry) - http://thomasberry.org/publications-and-media/the-great-work (The Great Work)
Thank you to: Marcin Wisniewsky Adam Williams Aidan Cowling Geo Alternativa Site + Cycle / Lift Artists in Residency TV. Griebel Family Proyecta Jalisco Tala Cultura All friends and family
Lady Farmer sits down with Christine and Anca, the duo behind the Huckle & Goose cookbook and meal planning program, to talk about what it really means to cook, eat, and live seasonally. Their book is designed to speak to even the most intimidated home cooks, and the habit-forming plans and recipes that they offer make space for true transformation in your life. Scroll down to view notes by timestamp, and links to all the resources we mention throughout the episode. 00:51 - Intro with Mary and Emma 02:53 - Early Bird tickets on sale now for the https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Virtual Slow Living Retreat) on November 14 and 15 04:32 - Submit to the Lady Farmer Blog - https://www.lady-farmer.com/submissions/ (Form on website) Let’s get into the interview! 08:53 - Inspiration behind Huckle and Goose 18:17 - How has the concept of eating/cooking changed 26:15 - Breaking down barriers to create healthier habits 29:40 - Why cooking at home is more beneficial - the less obvious reasons 33:05 - Eating seasonally connects you to nature 39:43 - Set a day aside to schedule and plan out meals 53: 32 - Keeping habits during the pandemic 1:08:32 - Origin of the name Huckle and Goose Resources: https://huckle-and-goose.square.site/product/the-huckle-goose-cookbook/5?cs=true (Buy the book here!) https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (Virtual Slow Living Retreat) https://www.lady-farmer.com/submissions/ (Submit to the Lady Farmer Blog)
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https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-retreat-2020/ (The Lady Farmer Slow Living Retreat 2020) https://www.yoursrurally.com/ (Yours Rurally) https://bookshop.org/books/a-history-of-the-world-in-seven-cheap-things-a-guide-to-capitalism-nature-and-the-future-of-the-planet-9781543660531/9780520299931 (Book: The History of The World in 7 Cheap Things) http://www.cinemaguild.com/theatrical/halecounty.html (Documentary: Hale County This Morning, This Evening) https://time.com/4718032/the-digital-divide/ (The Digital Divide) https://www.amberbreitenberg.com/ (Amber Breitenberg Photography) Lady Farmer Website https://www.instagram.com/yoursrurally/?hl=en (Yours Rurally Instagram )
Rebecca Gallop, https://www.instagram.com/adailysomething/?hl=en (A Daily Something) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living) https://hslda.org/ (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) "There is no kind of knowledge to be had in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themselves of the world they live in. Let them at once get into touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life." - https://simplycharlottemason.com/ (Charlotte Mason ) https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/the-playful-pioneers (The Peaceful Press) Rebecca's http://www.adailysomething.com/2020/03/quick-tips-for-homeschool-scheduling.html (Quick Tips for Homeschool Scheduling )
https://simplylivingwell.com/ (Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins ) https://simplylivingwell.com/blog (Julia's Blog ) https://www.instagram.com/simply.living.well/ (Julia's Instagram )
https://growmyownfood.com/ (Permaculture Gardens Website) http://www.growbiointensive.org/ (John Jeavons - Ecology Action Biointensive Mini-Farming) https://growmyownfood.com/ (Sign Up for GYO Newsletter to get Free Challenges) https://permies.com/f/89/ponds (Permies.com - Pond Forum!) https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-suburban-micro-farm/ (Amy Stross - The Suburban Microfarm) https://robynobrien.com/the-unhealthy-truth/ (Robyn O'Brien - The Unhealthy Truth) https://growmyownfood.com/growing-food-in-small-spaces-webinar/ (Growing Food in Small Spaces Webinar ) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2230884.Perfect_Health (Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra) http://www.herbgirlsathens.com/store/p26/rallyherbalpowerblend.html (RALLY by Herb Girls) http://www.instagram.com/herbgirlsathens/ (Herb Girls Instagram) http://www.herbgirlsathens.com/ (Herb Girls Website) Questions? Email: getting.herby@gmail.com
How will Lady Farmer move forward from this moment? What can we do, as a small company and as individuals, to help create positive change in our broken systems? What actions will we take against the scourge of inequality and racism in our society?
Here is a declaration of our commitment to a better world, from Lady Farmer and The Good Dirt Podcast.
https://www.instagram.com/jamiebeck.co (Jame Beck Instagram) https://jamiebeck.co/ (#isolationcreation Poster Series) https://www.lady-farmer.com/may-book-club-pick-dawn-again/ (Lady Farmer May Book Club)
https://www.lady-farmer.com/may-book-club-pick-dawn-again/ (Dawn Again: Tracking The Wisdom of the Wild)
Should we be worried about "blue light"? What impact does light have on our health, if any? In this episode we talk to Greg Yeutter, the young entrepreneur behind the Bedtime Bulb, a simple, science backed, highly effective tool for fighting circadian disruption. When he realized that his passion for light could be used to solve the problem of sleep deprivation and positively impact people, he knew he’d found his career path. What he didn’t know was how timely and relevant this product would become, when so many people are looking to embrace the fundamentals of good health. Tune in to this informative conversation and learn about how light and solid sleep patterns are so interconnected, and what you can do to optimize your body’s natural defenses against disease. Links: https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living) https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/bedtime-bulb/ (Bedtime Bulb)
https://www.lady-farmer.com/product/the-lady-farmer-guide-to-slow-living/ (Guide to Slow Living!) https://greatdaygardens.org/ (Great Day Gardens Website) https://www.radicalrootsfarm.com/ (Radical Roots Farm) http://commongrainalliance.org/about-us/ (Common Grain Alliance) https://wwoof.net/ (WWOOF)
https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-challenge/ (Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge) http://www.foodandfibersproject.com/ (Food and Fibers Project) Anna's Past Workhttps://annabrones.com/category/womens-wisdom-project/ (Women’s Wisdom Project) http://comestible.bigcartel.com/ (Publisher of Comestible, a zine dedicated to food) https://www.simonandschuster.com/joyofcooking (Illustrator for the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking) BooksLive Lagom: Balanced Living the Swedish Way Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break Paris Coffee Revolution Best Served Wild: Real Food for Real Adventures The Culinary Cyclist Hello, Bicycle: An Inspired Guide to the Two-Wheeled Life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagom (Lagom)
How do you 'play'? https://www.britannica.com/science/biophilia-hypothesis (Biophilia )and the importance of nature in our spaces https://bookshop.org/books/the-architecture-of-happiness/9780307277244 (The Architecture of Happiness) - Alain De Botton Margin - creating space (mentally, physically) Role of spaces in the process of regeneration A healing town Eutopia Joy Hoffman website & https://www.instagram.com/j0yhoffman/ (Instagram)
https://thesweetfarm.com/ (Sweet Farm Kraut ) https://lancasterbuilders.com/ (Lancaster Builders)
Amy has been a sustainable fashion writer for the past 13 years for media including Ecouterre, Participant Media, and The Guardian. Currently, she’s the Sustainability and Communications Director for Botanical Colors and she consults for sustainability-minded folks like Elizabeth Cline (author of Overdressed and The Sustainable Closet), Buffy Bedding, and TS Designs. Things Mentioned: Jess Davis, https://www.folkrebellion.com/ (Folk Rebellion) Join the Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge! (https://www.lady-farmer.com/slow-living-challenge/ (Sign up here)) https://www.instagram.com/botanicalcolors/ (Botanical Colors) Regenerative Agriculture Carbon Farming https://www.fibershed.com/ (Fibershed) https://www.facebook.com/SoutheasternNewEnglandFibershed/ (Southeastern New England Fibershed - @senewenglandfibershed) https://www.fibershed.com/producers/chico-flax-project/ (Chico Flax Linen ) https://www.vreseis.com/ (Sally Fox ) Amy DuFault on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amytropolis/ (@amytropolis)
In this intro episode, Mary & Emma tell a bit of the backstory behind Lady Farmer and the idea for this podcast, as well as answer some audience questions. They discuss working together on the business (and what it's really like), their individual passions, collective challenges, and where they see themselves and Lady Farmer headed in the future.
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