Surviving Hard Times

In this episode, we sit down with Kathleen Tlush. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Tlush Family Farm Microgreens, a small farm located near Philadelphia that grows mushrooms, raises chickens, and cultivates microgreens.

Kathleen has been nurturing her passion for gardening for years now, which has led to an unwavering dedication to her practice. The more she learns about farming, the more her methods are refined – enabling her to achieve exceptional results. 

In this episode, you will discover:

• How the Tlush family dynamic is affected by their farm.
• The crops that the Tlush Family Farm grows.
• The nuances involved in mushroom cultivation.
• The customers that Tlush Family Farm provides their products to.

Tlush Family Farm is doing big things for their community… Tune in now to grow your knowledge on everything gardening-related! 

Click here to learn more about Kathleen Tlush and her work with Tlush Family Farm.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Have you ever been curious about what it would take to live off-grid? Joining us to contribute her knowledge on this subject is Christy Darlington. Christy runs a platform called Green Living Off Grid, where she educates people on how to live healthier lives by developing homegrown vegetable gardens and utilizing renewable energy.

In this episode, Christy clues us in on her gardening methods and unique approach to self-sufficiency. By exploring both hydroponics and aquaponics, we cover a wide range of proven farming techniques that are sure to intrigue you. 

Join our conversation now to explore:

• What it takes to set up successful aquaponic and hydroponic systems.
• How Christy got started with her lifestyle and establishing Green Living Off Grid.
• The types of plants you can grow in hydroponics.
• Why living self-sustainably is so fulfilling.

Are you ready to take the next step toward self-sufficiency? Take advantage of the resources that Christy provides with Green Living Off Grid and enrich your life today!

To learn more about Christy and her work with Green Living Off Grid, visit greenlivingoffgrid.com!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we are joined by expert horticulturist Robert Westerfield. Robert is the Senior Public Service Associate for the University of Georgia, where he specializes in vegetables and woody ornamentals. 

Robert is one of the leading authorities in horticulture at the University of Georgia, where he develops agent consumer resources, teaches master gardener classes, and conducts agent training. In addition to these responsibilities, he also works with mass media contributing to TV, radio, and newspaper productions.

Click play to find out:

• How “high tunnel” production benefits crop growth.
• The importance of soil health for plant yield.
• Robert’s role as a horticulturist, and which plants he researches.

Whether you are new to the world of horticulture or are already well acquainted with it, this podcast is sure to teach you interesting facts about plant cultivation!

You can learn more about Robert and his work by clicking here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Today we connect with Rob Greenfield, an environmental activist and humanitarian that lives entirely self-sufficiently. Rob has a Youtube channel where he documents this experience and educates people about the growing, harvesting, and foraging of food.

Rob wants to lead a life that promotes a more sustainable and just world. A decade ago, Rob realized how his lifestyle hurts our planet, and since then, he has changed nearly every aspect of his lifestyle – from not having a bank account to rescuing food from grocery store dumpsters…

Click play to hear Rob discuss:

• What prompted him to live this way, and how he made this lifestyle shift. 
• How the industrial food industry affects the well-being of our environment.
• The extreme projects he does to bring awareness to important global issues.

While Rob’s lifestyle may seem a bit rash to some, there is no doubt that his actions are making a real difference in the world. Listen now to find out how you can live more like Rob!

To discover more about Rob and his environmental vision, make sure you visit his website and Youtube channel!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we discuss all things microgreens with Donny Greens. Donny is the founder of Finest Foods, a New York-based company that provides microgreens to its community.

Donny is committed to improving society’s approach to health and sustainability. He accomplishes this mission not only with Finest Foods, but also with his Youtube channel. On this platform, Donny teaches others how to grow their own microgreens businesses with insightful tips, tricks, and advice to help them succeed.

Join us now to learn more about:

• What microgreens are, and why they are so beneficial to our bodies.
• The growing methods that Donny utilizes.
• Donny’s approach to streamlining microgreens businesses around the world.

Whether you are thinking about starting a microgreens business or are simply looking into cultivating your own crops, this podcast is sure to provide you with valuable insight!

To find out more about Donny Greens and his work, click here now.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Want to get to know the uses and benefits of permaculture? Look no further than Andrew Millison. Andrew Millison is an instructor of Permaculture at Oregon State University, where he has developed an online instructional course that educates individuals across the globe.

Permaculture and land regeneration is an ultra-sustainable approach to environmentalism that few have truly mastered. In this episode, you will learn about this subject from an artistic perspective – perhaps allowing you to absorb the facts and information in a new way… 

Click play to find out:

• What defines permaculture.
• Why land regeneration is so critical to a healthy environment.
• How local food production promotes healthy and sustainable communities. 

What does it take to develop flourishing ecosystems, and how can permaculture help? Tune in now to learn more!

You can connect with Andrew’s content for yourself by visiting AndrewMillison.com and Youtube.com/AndrewMillison now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Elise Pickett joins us in this episode to talk about all things home vegetable gardening. Elise runs The Urban Harvest LLC, which is a platform that she uses to provide education on organic and sustainable gardening techniques.

Elise has always had a passion for both gardening and her community. In the age of industrialized food production, she has taken it upon herself to equip people with the knowledge necessary to break free from toxic dietary lifestyles. 

Press play to discover:

• How you can get started with your own edible garden.
• The role that The Urban Harvest plays in its surrounding community.
• The environmental benefits of cultivating an at-home garden.
• How COVID-19 changed our perspective on modern food production. 

Are you nourishing your body with healthy foods regularly? No matter what your diet looks like, this podcast is sure to inform you about at-home gardening and its advantages…

Want to learn more about The Urban Harvest? Visit theurbanharvest.com now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Gift, an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Department at Berea College. She joins us to discuss an intriguing facet of environmental studies: aquaponics.

Aquaponics is a combination of plant and fish production that uses both aquaculture and hydroponic systems. This method of production is highly sustainable – as it uses the fish waste to fertilize the plants in a human-controlled ecosystem.

By listening in, you will learn about:

• How aquaponics can benefit our environment.
• Why aquaponics systems are able to yield more than traditional farming methods.
• Examples of how aquaponics can be done correctly.

Aquaponics is moving from experimental to commercial as more and more farmers are utilizing it to maximize food yield. Could this be the future of food production?

You can find out more about Nancy Gift and her work by visiting www.berea.edu now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Are you looking for ways to be prepared for the future but don’t know where to start? Charles from Survival Preparedness For Beginners is here to help! 

Using his platform, Charles has focused his efforts on providing guidance for those who want to survive in any situation. How does this concern you? Well, our society is becoming more unstable by the day, and this is threatening the comforts that we take advantage of regularly. 

From food shortages to natural disasters, it has never been more important to be prepared… 

Join us now to hear Charles discuss:

• What got him interested in prepping.
• His personal advice on how to establish sustainable prepping practices.
• Circumstances on the horizon that could drastically change our way of living as we know it.
• A practical amount of resources to have on hand in case of emergencies.

So what are you waiting for? Listen now to get the proactive advice you need to be prepared for anything!

You can learn more about Charles and his work with Survival Preparedness for Beginners by visiting his Youtube channel here, and his website here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

What does it mean to be truly self-sufficient? As technology advances and the world continues to evolve, our society is losing sight of what it takes to be in touch with our planet. 

There are, however, still individuals out there who are working with nature rather than against it… 

In this episode, we chat with gardening expert Mark Valencia. Mark has a Youtube channel and website entitled Self Sufficient Me. With this platform, Mark shows his viewers how to engage with self-sufficient living – from organic gardening to wildlife cultivation. 

Mark is providing information that is both engaging and practical. These self-sustainable living practices are inspiring people around the world!

Click play now to uncover:

• How Mark got started with his dedication to self-sufficiency.
• What it takes to get a garden off the ground.
• Animal pests that Mark regularly deals with in his garden.
• How being outside and remaining active positively affects mental health.

Want to learn more about Mark and his work with Self Sufficient Me? You can find his Youtube channel here, and website here! 

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q