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Gardens are for Everyone – Epi-3484

The Survival Podcast Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jack SpirkoApril 29, 2024
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2024/04-24/epi-3484-gardens-4-everyone.mp3

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  Today we talk about gardening for back yard food production and how to solve various common problems especially for newer gardeners. We will also hit on why anyone concerned about food security and health should have a garden in their life. The world is slowly devolving at a time when we should be thriving.  Our soils are blown and washed away, out fertility is dying off both in the soil and in humans as well.  We are sick and we are dependent upon the rest of the world for medicines, key supplies and even food.  All while the medicine … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged gardening, permaculutre

Biology Over Chemistry to Restore Our Planet – Epi-3458

The Survival Podcast Posted on March 6, 2024 by Jack SpirkoMarch 6, 2024
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2024/03-24/epi-3458-biology-over-chemistry.mp3

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Chemistry and Biology are both wonderful sciences that have done many great things for mankind.  Though like anything that is essentially a tool, some tools are right for somethings but not for others.  When it come to taking care of soils, growing food, grazing animals, cycling nutrients and restoring ecosystems, biology is the right active tool. I say active tool because it isn’t that chemistry isn’t useful at all in these scenarios, rather it is how it can be useful.  Biology is full of chemical prodcesses.  Hence chemistry can be extremely useful in understanding organic systems.  However when we use … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged gardening, permaculture, regenerative agriculture

Spring Seed Starting Primer for 2018 – Epi-3441

The Survival Podcast Posted on February 5, 2024 by Jack SpirkoFebruary 5, 2024
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2024/02-24/epi-3441-seed-starting.mp3

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It is that time again.  Part of the nation is still in ice and snow but the giant rat in Pennsylvania says an early spring is coming.  Early or not spring is coming and it is time to get those seeds for plants you want to set out going NOW. Join Me Today to Discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) Setting up your seed starting systems How much do you want/need to start Indoors, garage, outdoors. green house Lights at this point just use good LEDs unless you already have something else Heating … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged gardening, permaculture, seed starting

Compost, Cover Crops & Biochar – Epi-3429

The Survival Podcast Posted on January 15, 2024 by Jack SpirkoJanuary 15, 2024
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2024/01-24/epi-3429-compost-cover-char.mp3

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Today we look at the trifecta of soil fertility for the home gardener, homesteader and permaculturist.  They are bioreactor compost, cover cropping and biochar.  With these three components you can grow almost anything and drive your inputs to almost nothing over a short time. With these three simple to do but somewhat complex to understand tactics in your tool chest you can solve so many problems with both disease and pests and grow more then you ever thought you could.  These three tactics work together to form a natural and biological solution to common issues in the garden and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged biochar, compost, cover crops, gardening, permaculture

Cover Cropping for the Home Garden – Api-3418

The Survival Podcast Posted on December 12, 2023 by Jack SpirkoDecember 12, 2023
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2023/12/epi-3418-cover-crops.mp3

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Cover cropping has become a huge thing in ReGen Ag and for a lot of great reasons.  Gardeners though still tend toward not using them.   While there are other strategies that can be employed when not actively growing crops, none are as effective as a good cover crop.  Today we discuss how to use this simple, inexpensive and very effective technology in your back yard. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is a cover crop vs. just a crop, can a cover crop give a yield What happens to any living thing if you stop feeding it long enough What … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged cover crops, gardening, permaculture, regenerative agriculture

Plants Don’t Need Permission with Blue Lotus – Epi-3400

The Survival Podcast Posted on November 8, 2023 by Jack SpirkoNovember 8, 2023
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2023/11/epi-3400-blue-lotus.mp3

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Today, Jennie D. (AKA Blue Lotus) joins us to delve into the world of guerrilla gardening and its role in enhancing community spaces. Jennie and her group are champions of the belief that “plants don’t need permission and neither do you,” a credo that fuels their mission. Tune in to discover the intriguing intersection of proactive anarchism and permaculture through their stories. Jennie D. is a dynamic figure, blending her talents as an artist, activist, and avid gardener into impactful community initiatives. She manages a front yard community garden that doubles as a trade stand, fostering a local exchange of … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged community, gardening, guerrilla gardening, permaculture

Fall Soil Building Strategies for the Garden – Epi-3358

The Survival Podcast Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jack SpirkoAugust 21, 2023
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2023/08/epi-3358-fall-soils.mp3

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I know it seems crazy to even say the word fall right now, but now is the time to start planning for the fall and winter phase of your garden.  Keep in mind the fall equinox is Sept. 23rd this year.  That is only 33 days away and things do begin to really shift after the solstice. For folks like me in the south we get a huge second flush from out annual crops that suffered though and survived our summer.  In our summer we can keep things alive in late July – early September but we get very little … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged cover crops, fall gardening, gardening, soil building

Taking Raised Beds with You as a Renter – Epi-3333

The Survival Podcast Posted on July 5, 2023 by Jack SpirkoJuly 5, 2023
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2023/07/epi-3333-portable-gardens.mp3

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Today TSPC community member Nick Pecone joins us to discuss a common issue for many in our audience.  How do you start building food security when you are a renter and don’t want to invest heavily in someone else’s property. Nick is a former ATM tech and musician currently running an online marketing firm who decided he needed food security but couldn’t stomach investing in someone else’s property.  He decided to start gardening in containers that could go with him.  He joins us today to discuss his progress and how people in a rental property can still grow some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged gardening, suburban homestead

12 Bulletproof Homestead Techniques – Epi-3325

The Survival Podcast Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jack SpirkoJune 20, 2023
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2023/06/epi-3325-bulletproof-techniques.mp3

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Today we discuss 12 bulletproof homesteading techniques that can transform the way you interact with your land. We’ll touch on wicking beds, a method that can revolutionize your approach to irrigation, and my simple adaptation Johnson Su-style composting, a game-changer for soil health and fertility with a lot less work involved. We’ll also delve into the world of small livestock, from chickens and quail to rabbits and bees, and how these animals can contribute to a thriving homestead ecosystem. Fodder tree systems, another topic on our list, offer a sustainable way to feed these animals while improving soil quality. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged composting, gardening, homesteading, permaculture

Kelsey Wigans on Seed to Table Gardening Programs – Epi-3311

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 31, 2023 by Jack SpirkoMay 31, 2023
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Kelsey Wigans, Seed to Table Garden Manager at Gilmore City-Bradgate Elementary School in Iowa, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a passion for agriculture and hands-on learning. She believes in the importance of understanding food origins and nutrition. Recognized as the 2022 Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Teacher of the Year, Kelsey provides unique, hands-on experiences for Kindergarten to 8th grade students. Over seven years, she has managed operations producing goods valued at over $300,000, including diverse produce, cut flowers, raw honey, and more. Kelsey’s impact extends beyond the school, with numerous innovative programs and fundraisers serving as community outreach. … Continue reading →

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