Tree Crops Cross Pollination with Live Like the World is Dying
Release Date: 04/11/2025
String and Traps
Propaganda By The Seed
In this shorts episode I talk about string and traps, mundane, but perhaps important topics. After that I answer Gather's question about sourcing unusual plant species. I'm starting to run a bit low on shorts topics, so if you've got a request, please get in touch! 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
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Pears with Lauren Cormier and Blaine Fortin
Propaganda By The Seed
This week I am talking with about pears! Lauren works for the and is exploring, documenting and preserving the old pears of Maine. She tells me about the history of pears, their cultural needs and the issues they might run into, we also discuss the late Blaine Fortin, a hyrid pear breeder. After Lauren's interview I've cut together a bunch of clips from phone video I shot of Blaine last October while visting his orchard. 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
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Composting
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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
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Favorite Plants with Linda Black Elk
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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
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Problems with Permaculture / Implications of Hybridization
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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
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Informational Resources
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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: , ,
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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_outlineThis week we have another awesome cross pollination with Live Like the World is Dying, our comrades in the Channel Zero podcast network. 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 Live Like the World is Dying on your favorite podcast app or whatever social media you use for more informative content for what feels like the end times.
Cornelian Cherry (PBTS episode), Figs (PBTS episode), Paw Paws (PBTS episode), Hazelnuts (PBTS episode), Eating Acorns (PBTS episode), The way I collect and process Acorns (blog page), Mulberries (PBTS episode), Siberian Peashrub (PBTS episode), Pigeon Peas on Seeds and Their People, Northern Nuts and the genus Carya (PBTS episode), Chestnuts (PBTS episode), Mt. Joy Orchard - A free to pick public orchard in Portland, Maine - IG // website, Rethinking Black Walnut Allelopathy on In Defence of Plants,
Trees with Edible Leaves - free book , Trees with Edible Leaves PBTS episode,
Grafting (PBTS episode)
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