I interview J. Bradbury on the subject of Starting a small backyard Garden.  In this gardening 101 episode, we give small backyard ideas for growing your own food and how to start a vegetable garden in simple terms!

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Subject:

Starting Small Backyard Garden 101, Ideas, Growing Your Own Food with J. Bradbury of PreparePDX.com

Interviewee:

* J Bradbury

Introduction:

Background: Life long interest in disasters.

B.S. in Psychology with minor in Civic Leadership

Vet. in Coast Guard 2000-2004

Volunteered for two Emergency Managers

past CERT member

Numerous FEMA certificates (ICS 100-400) plus 20 more

Questions:

PDX?

What have you done to improve your gardening skills?

I don’t have the room to garden, what can i do?

Neighbor/friend/family

contract

What plants have you had success with, which have been a struggle?

what plants

when planted

What do you think you should do differently going forward?

What do see as the future for gardening?

Permaculture

Local Farming

Farmers Market

Community Garden

What would you say is the easiest, most actionable way for people to get started?

easy plants: herbs, lettuce, or what grows easy in your area

space at work

volunteer at local farm

Is it too late for people to start?

If it is, what would you recommend for them to do until they can start?

Additional Resources:

What are some sources on Youtube you turn to?

Larry Hall: Small Garden Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/user/larrylhall/playlists

John from Growing your Greens: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBuE20QUirU2qWzBRKCCx_gmpt3xXOj5

To meet people: www.meetup.com

discuss my local group I started.

How can people connect with you?

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