Getting Dirty: Recent Episodes
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Allison Turcan and Ivana Pilarska answer all your gardening questions! They also welcome special guests to discuss local farming and environmental issues that affect our food sources. Broadcasted live on Mondays at 6pm eastern on Hudson River Radio .com!
Allison and Brian chatted with farmers Bonnie and Jim at Farm Aid 2025. They had a wealth of knowledge to share.
Allison and Brian chatted with Angela Dawson, who was a featured farmer at Farm Aid 2025.
Allison and Brian got the inside scoop on Farm Aid 2025 in Minneapolis from co-director Jennifer Fahy.
We're still celebrating! Allison and Brian are at Farm Aid this weekend in Minneapolis to record as many interviews as possible!
Welcome to our annual crossover episode with The Rock & Roll History Show as we discuss the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid!
Allison and Ivana are joined by Barbara Viohl from Hudson River Radio's "Shaving Cream" program for some fun as they listen to some farming themed novelty songs, and also discuss the latest news from D.I.G. Farm!
Part two of our special crossover edition of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty! Farm Aid will be taking place on September 21, 2024, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York. We hope to see you there!
Join us for this special crossover edition of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty! We will be talking about Farm Aid, which will be taking place on September 21, 2024, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York.
Deb Taft of Mobius Fields joins Allison and Ivana to give some easy tips on preparing ground space for a new garden.
It's time to start planting! Allison and Ivana give you some great advice to get started. Plus, Allison chats with Christian Provetto from Pro Brothers Farm in Brewster, NY, about running a small family farm.
Allison and Ivana explain how to start winter sowing your seeds and how to plan out your garden ahead of time. Allison also chats with goat cheese farmer Jessica Jarrett from Lobster Hill Farm in Brewster, New York. Send your gardening questions to AllisonT@HudsonRiverRadio.com!
Allison chats with Josh and David from Fisher Farms about the ins and outs of the family farm.
Two more friends Allison made at Farm Aid 2023. Hear their unique stories about becoming farmers!
Allison attended Farm Aid in Indiana in September and got some great interviews with farmers from around the country. This episode features Allison speaking with Jim Goodman and Jordan Treakle from the National Family Farm Coalition.
It's time to get dirty!
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Start planning now for fall gardening. Allison and Ivana give you some great tips.
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Getting bugs out of your garden the organic way.
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Allison chats with DIG Farm's 2023 interns.
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Chrys Napolitano is back to help explain the shoulder seasons and how you can get an early jump on starting your seeds.
Allison & Ivana welcome back Heather Flournoy, an expert at foraging in the local ecosystem.
High school students Alice Adelgren, Gabriella Meril, and Emma Jarl share their experiences on the farm and what they learned about our food system.
Allison and Ivana wrap up 2022, but planning for 2023 is already under way. Get some tips on planning your garden for next year!
Alex Jagiello from the Westchester County, NY, Department of Environmental Facilities talks about the county's food waste program, and shares the secret recipe for good compost.
It's still a good time to plant some new vegetables, and a good time to prepare for the coming seasons.
Now is the time to plant your fall harvest, to collect seeds, and to prepare for winter!
Harvest season is here! Allison & Ivana talk about ways to preserve your harvest so it will last beyond the summer.
Allison & Ivana welcome back Deb Taft from Mobius Fields to share some tips and advice for planting later in the season.
Graduating high school seniors and Aspire interns Eli, Aiden, and Quoya share their experiences and newfound knowledge on farming and gardening.
The Mt Kisco Farmers Market in Westchester County, NY, starts its new season on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Allison & Ivana welcome Nicole Sturomski from WMN Unite, Leslie Lampert from Ladle of Love, and Stormie O'Rourke from Deep Roots Farm.
Allison & Ivana welcome Chrys Napolitano from The Northeast Bronx Farmers Market Project and Two Wrasslin Dogs Farm.
Early spring is a great time to forage for edible plants. Did you know forsythia is edible? Allison & Ivana welcome back foraging expert Heather Flournoy to share some tips.
Allison & Ivana welcome guests who are working to preserve Buttonhook Forest in Chappaqua, NY, from being developed into luxury homes.
Tips for beginners, indoor lighting options, and planning ahead for planting in May. Don't be fooled by a warm day in February!
Victor Ziminsky from Let It Grow Landscaping joins Allison & Ivana to discuss pruning your fruit trees and planning a permaculture landscape.
Allison & Ivana welcome Amy Benerofe from Our New Way Garden to talk about building and feeding communities with community gardens.
Our console decided to blow up. While we work on repairs, please enjoy shows from the vault. We'll be back soon. Ana Zabirova from Unbroken Acres Farm in Bethel Woods, NY, joins Allison and Ivana to share some excellent advice on growing plants indoors and preparing for the next season.
It might be cold outside, but there's still work to be done. Allison & Ivana help you start planning for the spring! Send your gardening questions to AllisonT@HudsonRiverRadio.com
Allison welcomes Ellen Best from the Westchester Bionutrient Food Association and Farmer Craig Floyd from Coogan Farm. They help explain how proper treatment of soil will dramatically increase your garden's growth.
Allison & Nancy welcome Nikki Sturomski from Wmn Unite! One of Nikki's many projects is a new farmers market in Mount Kisco, NY.
Allison & Ivana explain easy ways to prepare your soil for next season using cardboard and wood chips. Ellen is back with a BFA Minute, and Allison chats with some volunteers with the Westchester Land Trust.
Allison & Ivana welcome Kacey Schwartz from Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe, NY, to talk about the brewing process, and how farming plays a role in her business.
Allison & Ivana welcome back Dr. SuRu to talk about locally sources food, tips for starting your own garden, and getting ready for winter.
Allison made her way to Farm Aid 2021 in Hartford, CT, and shares some of the conversations she had with local farmers.
Allison & Ivana share this week's gardening tips, plus they visit old friends Scott & Stormie O'Rourke from Deep Roots Farm.
Allison & Ivana welcome Heather Flournoy from "Foraging with Flournoy," to offer advice on foraging naturally growing plants.
Allison & Ivana welcome Mathew McDowell, garden director for the Bedford Audubon Society.
Meet some of the amazing college students from the Farmlink Project, which has rescued over 32 million pounds of food from farmers to help people in need. Check out FarmlinkProject.org for even more.
Paying a visit to the Bedford 2030 Festival in Westchester County, NY, plus Ana from Unbroken Acres farm and Daphne from #FlutistWithAVan.
This week's gardening tips, suggestions for easy sustainability, and upside down tomatoes.
Allison & Ivana are joined by mushroom farmer Aysha Venjara, who offers tips and suggestions for growing your own mushrooms at home.
How can you get your kids (and some stubborn adults) to eat their veggies? Allison & Ivana welcome integrative nutritionist and functional dietician Laura Tolosi to share some tips and suggestions.
Allison and Ivana are joined by DIG Farm volunteers Jen Wege and her twin 6 year olds Alex and Olivia. Plus, Allison got a free load of chicken poop!
Allison & Ivana welcome Jonathon Benjamin, curator at historic Muscoot Farm in Katonah, NY. The farm is run by Westchester County and is open to the public.
Chris joins Allison and Ivana to talk about learning farming the hard way, and making the most of a small space. Due to a technical issue, this show is shorter than usual. Chris will be back in the near future!
Allison & Ivana welcome Adam Mahon from Ryder Farm. Did you know that farmers get greenhouse envy?
Allison & Ivana welcome Wilson Chang from Orchard Hill Organics. Wilson talks about their plan for a geothermal greenhouse, along with great tips for growing berries, improving your soil, and more.
Allison & Ivana give some tips for getting the most out of your soil, and what you can do to improve planting conditions.
Allison & Ivana are joined by Meghan and Curtis, who are using their experience and expertise to launch Vibrant Farms in Connecticut.
Aliison & Ivana answer questions about companion and consecutive planting, planning your garden layout, and more.
It's time to start planning for spring. Now is the time to start winter sowing and to plan your garden layout. And maybe toss in a fruit tree or two.
Ana Zabirova from Unbroken Acres Farm in Bethel Woods, NY, joins Allison and Ivana to share some excellent advice on growing plants indoors and preparing for the next season.
Allison & Ivana welcome back Regina Blakeslee to get the inside scoop on winter beekeeping, and the volunteers of D.I.G. Farm hop on to wish everyone happy holidays!
Allison and Ivana give advice on growing mushrooms, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, asparagus, and more.
Allison & Ivana take a tour of Mill River Supply in Bedford Hills, NY, with owner Lee Apgar.
Allison & Ivana welcome farmer and SUNY Potsdam instructor Ray Bowdish to discuss the WISER Program on campus, hydroponics, and more!
Allison and Ivana welcome Ellen Best to discuss the difference between organic and regenerative growing, and how you can use it at home.
Allison & Ivana bring you updates from the farm, and they welcome Michelle Pleim from the Westchester Land Trust to discuss land conservation and stewardship.
Allison & Ivana show you around DIG Farm, introduce you to some of their volunteers, and give you some great gardening tips.
Dr. Susan Rubin joins Allison & Ivana to talk about starting your own worm farm at home. It's easy!
Allison and Ivana offer insight and guidance to people who are considering raising their own chickens at home.
Allison & Ivana give you great tips to get your garden started now, even while you're stuck at home!
Pour yourself a quarantini and get some great advice on gardening. Allison shares updates from the farm, and Ivana demonstrates gardening at home.
Allison & Ivana give a recap of Farm Aid 2019, and share some of the interviews Allison recorded with fellow farmers.
Debra Meyricks from Willow Moon Consulting joins Allison and Ivana to talk about the benefits of fire cider.
Guests Cynthia and Ritchie Duffy talk about the steps involved in making maple syrup, and how you can tell the good stuff from the rest. (Originally aired January 22, 2018)