Welcome back, folks! Today's guest, Greg Peterson, founder of UrbanFarm.org, poses the big question: what if we had a garden and fruit tree in every yard? This urban farming legend brings his wit and wisdom to teach us all how to turn our thumbs green, even if you're like me and can't keep an orchid alive! Join us as we discuss how to build a fruitful future with home-grown herbs, veggies, and fruit trees while giving mega-corporate food giants the metaphorical boot. Together, let's break free from processed garbage and start planting something healthy. 🌱

FIND GREG: https://www.urbanfarm.org/

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction:
Introduce Greg Peterson, founder of UrbanFarm.org, and the concept of urban farming.
00:00:24 - Podcast Background:
Discuss location differences between Greg and the host, setting the stage for the conversation.
00:01:22 - Off the Shelf Challenge:
Explain the "Off the Shelf" challenge of avoiding corporate food for a month.
00:03:46 - Starting an Urban Farm:
Greg shares how to start urban farming and why it's important to grow our own food.
00:06:18 - Growing Herbs as a Beginner:
Discuss the easiest herbs to grow and tips for keeping them alive.
00:10:00 - Seedling Tips:
Explore whether it's better to use seeds or plant starts.
00:14:20 - Transforming Garden Beds to Edibles:
Advice on replacing non-edible plants with vegetables or herbs.
00:16:15 - Importance of Planting Calendars:
Greg emphasizes the significance of using planting calendars and explains how to get accurate planting advice.
00:20:00 - Finding the Right Fruit Trees:
Learn how to identify which fruit trees are suitable for your climate.
00:24:20 - Growing Kale and Other Vegetables:
Tips for growing kale and other vegetables using successive planting.
00:28:10 - Tackling Weeds:
How to approach weeding, and understanding which weeds are beneficial.
00:33:40 - Health and Local Farming:
Greg highlights the benefits of local farming for health and why we need to support local farmers.
00:37:58 - Conclusion and Call to Action:
Encourage listeners to start urban farming and visit Greg Peterson's resources for more advice.

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