So you’ve had it with your regular life and want to pack it all in, move to the country and start an orchard, a homestead, or a market garden. Well, that’s what my guest, Stefan Sobkowiak, did years ago. In this podcast, he suggests a few questions you should ask yourself before making that big move.

Stefan’s YouTube Channel:

@stefansobkowiak

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In this episode I talk to biologist and mushroom forager Jessica Snider about growing mushrooms. This episode is for mostly beginners who would like to try growing them in their gardens - but we also discuss options for growing on patios, decks and balconies.

Jessica's Website:

https://growmushroomscanada.ca

Coupon code for 10% off on mushrooms: Maritime10

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In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about the drought currently being experienced in Nova Scotia.

Link to that fascinating dynamic map that Richard shared:

https://earth.nullschool.net/

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In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson about invasive weeds. Ken Johnson is a Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension.

Here's a link to Ken's Podcast:

https://extension.illinois.edu/podcas...

Here's a link to the episode of Ken's podcast that was mentioned in the video:

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In this episode I talk to Rpbert Pavlis about plant potting myths.

Robert Pavlis is an author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster.

PPM calculator mentioned in the show:

https://www.gardenmyths.com/fertilize...

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In this episode I get some predictions and insights about the 2025 gardening season from Richard Zurawski.

Richard Zurawski is a meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, university lecturer, public speaker and media expert and personality. He is the author of the "Book of Maritime Weather" and "The Maritime Book of Climate Change'.

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Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025.

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"Outdoors on the Cheap".

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In this episode I talk to Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of Canada's Food Price Report about the report's most recent findings.

Link to the report:

https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/re...

Link to Sylvain's Podcast:

https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/th...

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Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.

Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025.

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"Outdoors on the Cheap".

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Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com

Are organic vegetables more nutrient dense than conventionally grown vegetables? What about home-grown vs supermarket veg? And what exactly is nutrient density anyway? Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster, Robert Pavlis as a guest to help sort this all out.

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Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :)

Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.

Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025.

@veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com

If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel:

"Outdoors on the Cheap".

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Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com

The ground is starting the freeze and its almost time to take a break from gardening - but there are still things to do, and in this podcast I talk about them!

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Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.

Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025. 

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"Outdoors on the Cheap".

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Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com

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Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com

In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension about Asian Lady Beetles, and Lady Beetles in general.

Ken Johnson is the Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. His educational efforts focus on fruit and vegetable production, pest management, and beneficial insects. Through his programming efforts, he aims to increase backyard food production and foster a greater appreciation of insects. He is one of the authors of the "Good Growing" Blog and one of the "Good Growing" Podcast hosts.

https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/...

https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingpo...

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"Outdoors on the Cheap".

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