2022 Year End Wrap up with Zach Elfers, Davis Wang, Andy Prole and Mallory O'Donnell
Release Date: 12/14/2022
Composting
Propaganda By The Seed
This week on Propaganda By the Seed Shorts I’m talking about composting. It's a big topic so even though this is a bit longer than average for a short episode, it's really just an introduction to the topic. I'll cover how different types of composting work and then focus in on my favorite, the static pile. In the Q&A we're talking berry rakes. If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Favorite Plants with Linda Black Elk
Propaganda By The Seed
In this episode I chat with Linda Black Elk about a few of her favorite plants. Linda is a ethobotanist and plant educator who is currently the Educational Programming and Community Outreach Director at . You can follow her on , , and In the Q & A I try to answer Oliver's question about how much biodiversity is enough. If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Problems with Permaculture / Implications of Hybridization
Propaganda By The Seed
This week on Propaganda By the Seed Shorts I’m talking about the problems with permaculture and attempting to answer Emma’s questions about the implications of hybridization on native plant populations. For more on the A topic you might try The Poor Prole’s Almanac episode If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Peecycling with The Rich Earth Institute
Propaganda By The Seed
In this episode I’m talking with Tatiana and Arthur of the Rich Earth Institute about peecycling (the use of human urine as a fertilizer). We cover all the ins and outs of collecting, storing and utilizing urine in a home garden as well as how this could work on community and larger scales. The has lots of great info including a , a , a and . If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also The outro song is Urine Speaks Louder Than Words by ...
info_outline
Hoses and Hose Accessories
Propaganda By The Seed
In this week’s episode of Propaganda By the Seed Shorts, I’m talking about garden hoses and how to keep them from being a pain in the butt. Basically you need to keep them in good repair with / , and keep them where they should be with hose guides. I really like the combo of a and a for nearly all watering jobs. In the Q&A section Alex is asking about tips for new nursery producers. If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Corn with Neftalí Duran
Propaganda By The Seed
This week on Propaganda By the Seed I’m talking to Neftalí Duran about Corn / Maize. Our conversation covers Corn culture past and present as well as some of the excellent projects Neftalí has been working on. You can follow , as well as If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Informational Resources
Propaganda By The Seed
In this shorts episode I offer some of my favorite informational resources, from vague concepts to specific books to the exceptionally obvious. Many are linked in the show notes. At the end I try out a new style of Q&A, will it work? Only time will tell. State level organic associations: in Maine or in other northeast states Clubs: , , and their . Podcasts: from the , , , , Books: Reference , , , , , . , , . . Online resources: , ,
info_outline
Tree Crops Cross Pollination with Live Like the World is Dying
Propaganda By The Seed
This week we have another awesome cross pollination with , our comrades in the . This time we’re talking tree crops. Many of the trees we talk about in this episode have had their own episode on Propaganda By the Seed, so if you want more info look back in this feed or check out these links. Be sure to follow on your favorite or whatever you use for more informative content for what feels like the end times. (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), (blog page), (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), , (PBTS episode), (PBTS episode), Mt. Joy...
info_outline
Everyday Carry Garden Tools
Propaganda By The Seed
In this episode of Propaganda By the Seed Shorts I’ll tell you about my favorite garden tools and answer a question about apple and pear rootstocks. If you want to support this podcast, you can tell a friend to check it out, subscribe/rate/review on your favorite podcast platforms and/or join the . You can also
info_outline
Trees with Edible Leaves with Eric Toensmeier
Propaganda By The Seed
In this episode I talk with perennial crops researcher and author Eric Toensmeier about trees with edible leaves. You might not think of tree leaves being suitable as human food, but many of them are quite tasty and their seasonality and nutritional content complement both annual and perennial vegetables. We cover several species, the maintenance techniques that support high productivity and some ideas on how best to cook them. For more information on Eric’s work you can checkout his website, , or follow him on and/or . Want more info on trees with edible leaves? Eric wrote a whole book...
info_outlineIn this episode Aaron and Tim talk a bit about what we learned this year, what are excited about for next year and some of our favorite tools. Rather then rambling on indefinitely we decided to check back with some previous guests about their year and well as checking in some other people who we think are doing interesting stuff.
- Zach Elfers ( @susq_woodlum on IG) was our 2nd ever guest on PBTS, you can buy plants from him at Future Forest Plants or seeds at http://www.nomadseed.com/. He mentions a tool from Rebel Garden Tools.
-Davis Wang ( @humbleabodenursery on IG). Davis is a nurseryman from Ashfield, MA. His IG has some great content on plants, propagation and the occasional goofy video. Check out his video series on making a mist bed. You can buy plants from Davis at humbleabodenursery.com
- Andy from Poor Prole’s Almanac ( @poorprolesalmanac on IG). Aaron was a guest on Poor Prole’s Almanac awhile back. Check out Andy’s other podcast Tomorrow, Today and his new-ish project @PPAsites . For more info on Earthnut Pea breeding check out this facebook group.
- Mallory O'Donnell ( @mallorylodonnell on IG). Mallory was a guest on PBTS in spring of 2022. This section gets into some more political and philosophical topics.
Outro music is part of Dead Flag Blues by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.