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News in 2 Minutes with J. Bradbury of PreparePDX.com

Topic:

Subject:

Small Gardening Lessons and Resources

 

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

* preparePDX.com

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 coming up on the end of May?

* 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

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* discuss my local group I started.

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