Podcast Episodes

The Impact of Container Sizes on a Plant's Root Systems - Gardening Beyond Basics E24

Associate Professor Dr. Ben Hoover of California Polytechnic State University sheds light on how a container's shape and size can affect plant health through its root systems.

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Choose the Most Profitable Crops to Grow (MBF 05)

How do you decide which crops to grow to make the most profit? In this episode, we take a look at Curtis Stone's Crop Value Rating system to make informed decisions about what to plant. 

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Buildout of a Comprehensive Electroculture Device - Gardening Beyond Basics E23

Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current shares the early days of building his own comprehensive electroculture setup after facing the challenges of its inaccessibi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

70% Profit Margin?! Unlocking the Hidden Profits in Market Gardening (MFB 04)

In this episode, we break down the numbers behind successful small-scale farming, from crop selection to cost management. We'll cover the keys to profitability, challenges to overcome, and strategies…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Use Humic Substances on Your Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E22

Join Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. to shed light on humic substances and what they can do to your soil and farm's production.

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Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Market Gardening Profits Exposed: The Truth About Profits in Small-Scale Farming (MFB 03)

Can you turn a small plot into a thriving business? The answer is: yes, you can! With our comprehensive guide to market gardening, learn everything from crop selection and intensive cultivation metho…

Published on 3 months ago

Breeding and Maintaining Your Own Hybrid Crop Variety - Gardening Beyond Basics E21

Host Diego poses a question for seed farmer and author Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm: how realistic is it to create and maintain your own hybrid variety of a crop? Farmer Dan breaks d…

Published on 3 months ago

How Much Land Do You Need to Market Farm? (MFB 02)

In episode two of Market Farming Basics, we peel back the truth about land requirements for successful market farming in this comprehensive guide. Whether you're interested in urban market gardening,…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Fertilizing Soil with Vermicompost - Gardening Beyond Basics E20

Join soil scientist Bruce Davison of Soilsmith Ag as he sheds light on applying vermicompost to your soils. What vermicompost is good vermicompost? How much should you use? What will it do to your so…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

What is Market Gardening? An Introduction to Small-Scale, Sustainable Farming (MFB 01)

Welcome to Market Farming Basics!

In this first episode, we answer the question: what is market gardening? Discover the ins and outs of market gardening, a sustainable, small-scale farming practice t…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago