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SG523 Julia Coffey Reviews The Seeds Trust Catalog

April 5, 2014

If you’ve ever wanted a seed expert by your side as you flip through your favorite seed catalog, then this show is for you. Julia Coffey, Seeds Trust, takes us through a personal tour of the Seeds Trust Seed Catalog. Sharing her favorite varieties, insights on the best selling seeds, and highlighting plants that might otherwise go unnoticed. Her appreciation for her plants is inspiring and the offerings are perfect for those looking to maximize a short growing season or overcome the challenging conditions of high altitude or dessert climates.

Julia Coffey Profile at Seeds Trust

SG522 Julia Coffey Profile at Seeds Trust

March 29, 2014

In this weeks episode of Still Growing (SG522), we meet Julia Coffey. In 2011, Julia Coffey bought the Seeds Trust Seed Company from her mentor and seed saving pioneer Bill McDorman. Passionate, eloquent, and a yoga teacher to boot, Julia’s deep love for nature inspires her every single day. If you’ve never given seeds much thought, you’re appreciation, wonder, and regard for seeds is about to change.

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SG521 Steven Devloo Earthworm Technologies

March 23, 2014

In this weeks show – SG521 Steven Devloo Earthworm Technologies – I chat with Steven about his innovative Connecticut-based company. To succeed in business, you need to solve a problem. I think that’s what Steven is doing so brilliantly because food waste going into landfills is a huge issue and vermicompost offers a great solution. Steven is incredibly strategic, a thoughtful steward of the environment, and frankly ahead of his time. Steven is hoping to change the world through his viable business model which converts food waste into vermicompost.

Straw Bale Gardens Part 3

SG517 Straw Bale Gardening (Part 3 & Wrap Up)

March 12, 2014

Interested in starting a Straw Bale Garden this year?

In this week’s episode (SG517), I continue my chat with Joel Karsten about Straw Bale Gardening in warmer climates, direct sowing in Straw Bale Gardens, growing vegetables in Straw Bale Gardens, and the inspiration other gardeners have discovered through Straw Bale Gardening.

All this and more on the wrap-up of our Straw Bale Gardening interview with Joel Karsten.

The Steps to Successful Straw Bale Gardening Episode SG516

November 20, 2013

America’s Straw Bale Gardening expert and author Joel Karsten has helped thousands of gardeners with his breakthrough method of gardening. In this week’s episode (SG516), I chat with Joel Karsten about the specific steps to successful Straw Bale Gardening. It all starts with a process Joel calls conditioning and he shares his formula on the show today.

Straw Bale Gardens Part 1

SG515 Straw Bale Gardening Pioneer Joel Karsten

November 5, 2013

In this episode of Still Growing…(SG 515), I feature life-long entrepreneur and Straw Bale Gardening pioneer Joel Karsten.

Twenty years ago, Joel Karsten had a brilliant idea.

When he could find no academic support for his idea of using straw bales as a substrate to grow vegetables, he returned to his childhood home on a farm in Southwestern Minnesota. In a show of support, Joel’s Dad welcomed him home with a whole hayrack full of 50 straw bales.

Sarah Griffin Boubacar Cover Crops, Shallots, & Garlic

SG514 Sarah Griffin-Boubacar of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply on Planting Cover Crops, Shallots and Garlic

October 18, 2013

In this episode of Still Growing…(SG 514), I feature Sarah Griffin-Boubacar of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply. Sarah teaches us about Cover Crops and growing your own Shallots and Garlic in your garden.

Edible Landscape with Emily Tepe Part 2

SG513 Emily Tepe: Author of the Edible Landscape (Part 2)

September 23, 2013

In this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I feature SG513 – Emily Tepe: Author of The Edible Landscape (Part 2) . Part 1 was featured in Last week’s Still Growing episode – S512. To recap, Emily is an edible landscaping expert and a garden writer/researcher. In Part 1, we covered her background in design and horticulture. Emily also shared her experience in writing her book as well as how she stays current on the latest garden trends. As we resume the interview, Emily takes us through the world of edibles and shares her top choices in categories like: best color, top edibles for containers and arbors, etc.

My garden projects for 2016

Retaining Wall & Garden Paths

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Waterfall Rehab

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Garden Lessons

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Most years, my garden is part of a formal garden tour. However, if you missed the chance to stop by for a visit, please feel free to schedule a time for a personal tour.

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