Growing Your Own Grub Blog and Podcast
Fresh Food, fresh Air, how to do it yourself, and enjoy doing it. Showing how I do it is the goal of Growing Your Grub.
Occasionally, when I run across an author or expert on a subject we believe will be of interest you you, we will have them on for an interview so we can all share the experience.
But Our main focus is how to show you how easy it is to start and grow your own organic garden, choose what you want to grow, and finally at the end of the season, how to harvest your crop. In the process, you will have plenty of fresh food that you grew yourself.
What can be fresher?
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Recently a listener pointed me to a short video on Youtube where author Kristy Athens was talking about her new book, “Get Your 
Pitchfork On!”.
While the book discusses many aspects of Homesteading and Rural Living, it did have a substantial section on natural gardening and I thought you might like to hear from her.
As a result of the listener’s suggestion, and after a review of the book I contacted the author who was happy to come on the show and visit with us.
While the subject may be a bit broader than the simple home gardening we normally cover, she has lessons that can benefit all of us, no matter where we garden. As Kristy says, not everyone is willing to give up everything when they move to the country. ( Internet, any one?)
I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking with Kristy.
PS: This shows the importance of listener feedback and suggestions for authors you would like to hear from. If I can get them to come on the show, it does make for some interesting discussions.
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This week is fun.
Are You Being GreenWashed?
So many products today brag about being green, but are they really? Let’s discuss that along with some alternatives.
A great new project is looking for donations. 2 Young men from Nebraska have traveled the country talking with Urban Farmers and want to make a movie from it. They are using Kickstarter.com in an effort to try and raise money for their project.
Take a look at the Movie trailer at:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/growincities/growing-cities-a-film-about-urban-farming-in-ameri
Ever heard of “SPIN” Farming or SPIN Gardening? The organization “SPIN” (Small Plot Intensive Methods) is promoting and helpting people across the US garden or small farm organically and sustainably. They have an interesting Website with information, books, and help finding land in case you are in an apartment or just plain have no place for a garden.
Check them out at: http://spinfarming.com/whatsSpin/
One of the easiest DIY projects you can do is Composting. Not only is it easy, but you get a lot of bang for the buck too.
In this episode, we will discuss the basics of how to compost and why you should consider it.
Pitchfork On!”.
