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Life Design and Cultivation

Episode 171: In this stimulating conversation with Regenerative Land Designer and Educator Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss life design and why it’s important. According to Javan, if we don’t design our lives, someone else will. What are the signs of an undesigned life? Some of…

Cultivating Seeds of Regeneration at Beejvan

Episode 170: Join us on a journey to India to explore the inspiring Beejvan project, a remarkable two acre demonstration farm and community-based initiative in Karjat, Maharashtra, India. In this interview with co-founder Sanjana Krishnan, discover how Beejvan is revitalizing the land, promoting biodiversity,…

Permaculture for Our Changing World

Episode 169: Is Permaculture the best option we have to meet the demands of an unpredictable future? In this lively conversation with Rosemary Morrow, Margie Bushman, and Wes Roe, we discuss the potential Permaculture holds in restoring degraded ecosystems around the globe. Rosemary Morrow…

The Fabulous Fig!

Episode 38: Our plant today is Fig and our guest is Dr. Lee Reich. Lee is a writer, horticultural consultant, and educator with graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture. Lee is a big fan of Figs (Ficus carica) and in this episode we…

Water Always Wins- Slow Water Solutions for Drought and Deluge

What does water want? What happens when we allow water to be water? Author Erica Gies explores the concept of Slow Water in her new book Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge. Slow Water approaches are unique to each…

Gardening Like Nature with Lee Reich

Episode 167: Learn how to garden like nature from writer, horticultural consultant and educator Dr. Lee Reich. We start the episode with an audio tour of Lee’s award winning “farmden,” which is more than a garden and less than a farm. Packed with plants, including…

Why the Ocean Matters

Episode 166: Did you know that oceans make life possible on our planet? Even if we live far from the coast, our lives are influenced by the ocean. Oceans generate oxygen, capture carbon, shape weather, and provide habitat for countless creatures. To learn more about…

The Regenerative Media Alliance

Episode 165: This special episode introduces the Regenerative Media Alliance, a project I have been working on for quite some time with fellow podcast producers Oliver Goshey and Scott Mann. The Regenerative Media Alliance or RMA is a cooperative group for podcasters and media…

Raptors and Rodenticides- the Unintended Consequences of Rat Poison

Episode 164: Are you a fan of Raptors or birds of prey? Members of this large group of magnificent birds include hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. For many of us, seeing raptors in cities and in the wilderness is awe-inspiring. To learn more about…

Silent Night: The Unintended Consequences of Rodenticides

by Your Hungry Neighborhood Owl, as told to Jill Cloutier You may see me after the sun goes down. A sharp, swift glide, feathers wide and silent, a blur of brown or white. You may hear me. My calls can fill the darkness with…

The Generosity of Meadows

Episode 163: What if you could replace your monocrop grass lawn with a “solar powered regenerative system that stores carbon while creating habitats”? You can! Learn how in this informative episode with Owen Wormser. Did you know that the average lawn is a a…

The Wild World of Hops

Episode 37: Welcome to the world of Hops, Humulus lupulus. In this relaxed conversation with organic farmer and Hops grower Acadia Tucker, we discuss this unwieldy and happy to be alive plant. We touch briefly on the history of Hops, which like its illustrious…

The Future is Nuts!

Episode 162: Is the future nuts? According to our guest Michael Judd, it definitely is, but in a good way! In this fun and informative interview, Michael shares his vision of a bountiful and food secure future where nut tree orchards and farms abound. …

Sensational Spilanthes

Episode 36: Have you heard of Spilanthes? In this fun and informative interview with regenerative land designer, educator, facilitator, and Spilanthes fan Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss this unique plant. An herbal ally with a long history of use for oral health and immune support, Spilanthes is…

Grow Your Own Apothecary Garden

Episode 161: Growing an herbal apothecary garden at home is fun and easy. Learn how to start your own in this informative interview with longtime organic farmer Alena Steen. We begin the episode by talking about the benefits of growing medicinal herbs and then move…

Wheat- An Ancient Grain for Modern Times

Episode 35: Did you know that Einkorn wheat is 27,000 years old? Wheat is one of the world’s oldest grains and like it or love it, it’s been part of human life for thousands of years. Learn about this long revered and recently reviled…

Building a More Resilient World

Episode 160: Lonny Grafman has worked with hundreds of communities around the globe assisting them with projects across a broad spectrum of sustainability. In this inspiring episode Lonny reflects on his decades of work and shares his knowledge and experience about how to how…

Tulsi Basil: An Herbal Ally for Our Times

Episode 34: Tulsi is a beautiful aromatic plant with strong medicinal qualities. In this interview with organic farmer Alena Steen of Night Heron Farm we learn how to propagate, grow, harvest, and utilize this lovely and revered plant. Tulsi is native to India where…

The Wondrous World of Living Color with Sasha Duerr

Episode 159: Step into the vibrant and beautiful world of living color with natural dyer, designer, artist, and educator Sasha Duerr. Sasha takes us on a journey from Soil to Studio. We learn how creating and working with dyes made from plants, seaweed, and other…

How to Create Living Compost

Episode 158: Longtime organic farmer Mark Sturges believes that when we create a better habitat for beneficial insects, we create a better habitat for ourselves. Mark is a master compost maker whose compost is filled with life. When Mark creates compost, he encourages the…

Grow Good Food Without a Yard

Episode 157: Do you want to grow healthy food? Are you excited to start a garden, but don’t have a yard? In this fun and informative interview with plant lover and regenerative farmer Acadia Tucker, we learn how to start a verdant…

The Happiness Tree: Albizia julibrissin

Episode 33: Albizia julibrissin is one of my new favorite trees. Commonly called The Tree of Happiness, Persian Silk Tree, and Mimosa, Albizia is native to Asia and a member of the Fabaceae family. I love its pink puffball flowers, gorgeous fragrance, whimsical nature, and…

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The Amazing Amaranth Family

Episode 32: Meet the broad and beautiful Amaranth family in this episode with farmer and seed saver Andrew McMillion. Andrew shares his experiences propagating and growing Amaranth and tells us about his favorite members in this low maintenance and resilient family including: Orach (Atriplex…

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Clothes and Climate: The Environmental Cost of Fast Fashion

Learn how your clothing choices can change the world in this episode with writer Elizabeth Segran. Elizabeth tells us the grim news first. Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gases? That’s more than all international flights…

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Saving Medicinal Plants with United Plant Savers

Episode 154: When medicinal at risk plants need help, United Plant Savers (UPS) comes to the rescue! Known as the “consciousness of the herbal products industry” because of their work with at risk medicinals, UPS staff and members have their feet on the ground and…

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Gardening the Permaculture Way: How to Create an Abundant Perennial Garden

Episode 153: Put down that shovel and start a no-till perennial garden! In this fun and informative interview, Permaculture Designer and Teacher Morag Gamble shares her tips about how to create an abundant and thriving organic oasis. Morag’s garden in Queensland, Australia has more…

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Fantastic Fungi: An Interview with Louie Schwartzberg

Episode 152: Famed cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg talks about his new film Fantastic Fungi that highlights the fascinating and often hidden world of the fungi beneath our feet. Renowned for his time lapse work with flowers, Louie has now turned his lens toward the fungal kingdom…

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The Mighty Oak

Episode 31: Journey into the world of Quercus, the amazing Oak. Horticulturalist Byron Joel is an avid Oak fan and shares his knowledge about Oaks from tiny acorn to robust tree. You’ll learn about what Oaks need to grow well, the beauty of Oak as…

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Healing Earth: A Diversity of Solutions

Episode 151: What if we could heal broken ecosystems, toxic landscapes, and poisoned water? My guest today is Dr. John Todd, ecological designer and author of the new book, Healing Earth- An Ecologist’s Journey of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship. John Todd boldly travels to…

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Plant Speak- A Conversation with Dr. Monica Gagliano

Episode 150: Join us for a mind and heart expanding conversation with Dr. Monica Gagliano about her research in plant cognition and her direct experiences with the botanical world. A pioneer in the field of Plant BioAcoustics, Monica’s peer-reviewed work has furthered the concept…

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Grow Your Own Tea: Easy Herbal Blends to Drink and Enjoy

After spending $5.99 on one box of herbal tea bags, I decided to plant my favorite herbs at home and use them to make tea. Growing herbs is an aromatic and rewarding experience that beautifies your garden, expands your plant palette and knowledge, and provides you with…

Nettle: The Prickly Medicinal Herb

Episode 30: If you’ve ever wandered into a patch of Nettle, you probably remember its ferocious sting! But, did you know that Nettle is a nutritional powerhouse and herbal medicine rock star? Renowned for its tiny hairs and formic acid bite, Nettle is a plant…

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Incredible Edible: A Revolution of Kindness

Episode 149: Incredible Edible is an urban gardening project in Todmorden, England. Started in 2008, as a conversation between friends and envisioned as a revolution of kindness, Incredible Edible has transformed the market town of Todmorden into an edible oasis. In this interview, Incredible Edible’s…

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Meet the Geranium Family!

Episode 29: Robin Parer loves Geraniums. An avid horticulturalist, Robin started a nursery in 1983 with 32 Geranium plants. Thirty five years later, Robin’s nursery contains over 650 members of the Geraniaceae Family. Robin has traveled through leech infested Australian swamps, explored Hawaiian craters, and…

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Regenerating Land in Mexico at Sanandi Farm

Episode 148: Sanandi Farm is a 33 hectare organic, biodynamic, Permaculture farm located near Valle de Bravo, Mexico. In 1998, two brothers, Dieter and Andreas le Noir, purchased the land and began the work of regenerating and restoring the health of the soil. Using…

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Our Plant Teachers with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

Episode 147: How can we mend our broken relationship with the Earth and create a world where people and land are good medicine for each other? In this interview, plant ecologist, author, and professor Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer talks about what she has learned from plants,…

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Historic Fruit Trees Around the World with John Valenzuela

Episode 146: Learn about the field of arboreal archaeology and why historic fruit trees are important in this interview with John Valenzuela. John is a Permaculture Teacher, Designer, and Horticulturist who specializes in tropical permaculture, rare fruit, and ethnobotany. In this episode, John talks about the…

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The Lovely Loquat

Episode 28: Have you ever heard of Loquats? In this episode, farmer, educator, and author Ken Love talks about this sweet and prolific fruit tree. Found throughout the world, Loquats (Eriobotrya japonica) are easy to grow and maintain. Also known as Biwa and Pipa, Loquats have…

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Paw Paws 101: From Seed to Table

Episode 145: Have you heard about Paw Paws, North America’s largest indigenous edible fruit? Native to 26 states in the US, Paw Paws are immortalized in songs, poems, and place names throughout the country. Paw Paw fruit can weigh up to two pounds each…

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Lovely Lavender: How to Grow and Use This Aromatic Herb

Episode 27: Learn about Lavender with farmer Lori Parr. Lori, aka Lavender Lori, farms Lavender in Western Montana on Rosalie Ranch where she distills her own brand of essential oils and hydrosols. Lori is also the author of the soon to be published book, Lavender Farming…

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Urban Herbs: Growing Medicinal Plants in the City

Episode 144: Do you live in a city and want to grow your own herbal medicine? In this episode, urban farmer and community herbalist Bonnie Rose Weaver shares the joys of growing medicinal plants in an urban environment. In 2014, Bonnie launched the Seed…

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Farming Like Nature with Joel Salatin

Episode 143: How would Nature farm? Can degraded, infertile land be regenerated? Can agriculture become a healing beneficial system that mitigates climate change? To answer these questions, I speak with farmer Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farm located in Swoope, Virginia. When the Salatins moved…

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Be Part of the Change: International Permaculture Convergence

Episode 142: Have you ever thought of going to the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC)? Held every two years, switching between continents at different locations, the IPC is a gathering of Permaculture designers, teachers, and enthusiasts. This year, the IPC is held in India,…

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Native Herbs of the Appalachian Woodlands

Episode 26: Learn about native Appalachian herbs in this interview with educator, designer, and farmer Trevor Piersol. Co- founder of the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute, Trevor grows perennial fruits and medicinal herbs, with a focus on easy-care native plants, in his home state of Virginia….

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Amazing Grains with Larry Kandarian

Episode 141: Larry Kandarian is an organic farmer and ancient grain advocate. In this episode, Larry takes us on a whirlwind tour of Kandarian Organic Farms where he grows over 200 varieties of plants. As you’ll hear in the interview, Larry is a man with…

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5 Questions With…

Andrew McMillion, Plant Expert Andrew McMillion grows over 200 varieties of vegetables, trees, and herbs on his small ecological farm in Ornes, Norway where he focuses on earth care, people care, and increasing and protecting plant biodiversity. 1.) What is one of your favorite plants?…

Spice Rack Remedies Herbal Online Workshop

My Internet friend and herbal inspiration Kami McBride is offering a free herbal workshop, Spice Rack Remedies: How to Use Common Kitchen Herbs and Spices. Kami’s workshop can keep you feeling inspired and moving forward on your path of healing with herbs. You may have heard Kami…

Hawthorn for the Heart

Episode 25: Have you heard of Hawthorn? Herbalist Bonnie Rose Weaver is a big fan and in this episode fills you in on why she loves this plant! Hawthorn, Latin name Crataegus, is a heart tonic extraordinaire. A member of the Rose family, (like…

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Earth Care: How Connecting to Nature Can Change Your Life

Episode 140: Before 2006, Andrew McMillion wasn’t thinking too much about plants, soil health, or ecology. He was living the American Dream, spending a lot of money, and commuting to work at his job for a large corporation. The only catch? He felt miserable. After…

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The Forgotten Richness of Pulses – Dr. Vandana Shiva

Episode 139: Dr. Vandana Shiva, author, activist, and scholar, talks about the forgotten richness of pulses and how growing these plants can help us practice a more biodiverse and permanent agriculture. In this short interview, we talk about Pulses, the edible seeds of plants in the…

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The Edible, Medicinal Thistle

Episode 24: Thistles! To many of us, they are those annoying, prickly plants that “bite.” Classified as a noxious weed in many areas, thistles are the topic of this podcast with Thistle admirer Katrina Blair, author of the book The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, 13…

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Marvelous Mallow

Episode 23: Katrina Blair, author of the Wild Wisdom of Weeds, shares the many medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic uses of Mallow. We focus on Malva neglecta, a common weed found around the world. In many places, Malva is known as an invasive species, so why not utilize…

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Natural Building: Good For People and Planet

Episode 138: Natural building is good for both people and planet. In this episode we hear from natural builders who are committed to their craft and who create beautiful structures using natural, locally-sourced materials. Recorded at the Natural Building Colloquium at Quail Springs Permaculture Center in New…

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Fragrance and Transformation with Aromatherapist John Steele

Episode 137: Take a ride around the world with aromatic explorer John Steele. In this interview John talks about the sacred use of fragrance in ancient Egypt and Amazonian shamanism. John draws upon his decades of experience as an archaeologist and aromatherapist to delve…

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Durian: The Aromatic King of Fruits

Episode 22: Imagine leaving your regular life behind and traveling for a year in search of a ripening fruit. This is what Lindsay Gasik did and it changed her life. The fruit she was searching for is Durian. One of the largest tropical fruits, Durian…

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Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Food with Grassfed Animals

Episode 136: Beth and Shawn Dougherty have been farming together for over thirty years and practice grass-based homesteading in Eastern Ohio. In this interview, Shawn and Beth explain how they use intensive pasture management on a small scale to increase soil fertility, regenerate land, and…

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Relax and Calm With Lemon Balm

Episode 21: Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, is an easy to grow herb with many uses. To learn about Lemon Balm, I spoke with Kami McBride. Kami is an herbalist, herbal medicine instructor, and creator of the Living Awareness Institute. Kami has 27 years of…

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Creating A Future We Want To Live In- An Interview with Starhawk

Episode 135: Starhawk is an internally renowned activist, feminist, writer, and Permaculture Designer and Teacher. Founder of the Earth Activist Training, Starhawk travels the globe teaching about Permaculture Design, Social Permaculture, and Earth-based spirituality. In this interview, Starhawk talks about how Permaculture changed her…

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How To Create A “Fruit-Full” Food Forest

Episode 134: Have you ever wanted to grow a cornucopia of organic fruit at home? In this episode, Permaculture Teacher and Ecological Designer Michael Judd teaches us how to plant a food forest in easy to follow steps. Michael recommends a “patch method” for…

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5 Questions With… Peter McCoy, Author of Radical Mycology

Peter McCoy is the author of the book Radical Mycology and the co-founder of the grassroots organization of the same name that educates about the importance of fungi, mushroom cultivation, and mycoremediation. Peter is a writer, artist, mushroom cultivator, and educator. 1.) Who or what has made a difference in…

Return to Squash Mountain

It’s hard to tell if there are more squash or people at the National Heirloom Exposition. Every September, thousands of gardeners, farmers, seed collectors, and plant people travel to Santa Rosa, CA to celebrate heirloom and organic plants, learn from the experts, and take photos of…

Meadow Gardens

Episode 133: Is it time to turn your lawn into a biodiverse meadow? In this interview with John Greenlee, we learn about the many benefits of meadow gardens. An expert in grass ecology and sustainable design, John is the author of the books The American…

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The Lentil Underground: Dr. Liz Carlisle

Episode 132: Can planting lentils be a radical act? Yes, if you live in a small conservative farming town in Montana, circa 1976. That was the year David Oien moved back to his family’s farm and planted a crop of lentils. This marked the beginning…

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Kale, Not Jail

“There goes the syllabus!” I yelled as a gust of wind blew our newly printed class schedule off the dashboard and onto the open road. After three cars had rolled over it, I got out of the truck, peeled the syllabus off the pavement,…

Working With Nature to Clean Water: Dr. John Todd

Episode 131: Dr. John Todd is a pioneer in the field of ecological design. The inventor of the Eco-Machine, John Todd works with nature to heal degraded waste sites often thought irreconcilably damaged. John Todd and his associates have worked on projects on five continents…

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The Power of Pulses

Episode 20: Have you heard about Pulses? The edible seeds of legumes, Pulses are, in the words of my guest Dan Jason, a “simple, beautiful, nutritious, and versatile crop”. Easily grown without herbicides or pesticides, pulses are resilient, need little water, and increase soil…

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Taking Permaculture on the Road

Patrick Jones is a poet, Permaculture practitioner and the co-author of the book The Art of Free Travel: A Frugal Family Adventure. In 2013, Patrick and his partner Meg Ulman embarked on a 14 month, 6,000 km journey by bike, cycling along Australia’s East Coast from…

The Art of Free Travel with Patrick Jones

Episode 130: In 2013, artists and Permaculturists Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones embarked on a 14 month, 6,000 km journey by bike, cycling along Australia’s East Coast from Daylesford to Cape York. Their travel companions were their sons, Woody and Zephyr, and their Jack Russell Terrier,…

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The Incredible World of Fungi

Episode 129: Fungi are absent from our awareness, but are everywhere around us. In this interview with Peter McCoy, author of the book, Radical Mycology, we learn about fungi and its influence and effect on all life. Did you know that fungi are the…

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“Fragrance” Stinks

For people like me, who don’t like the smell of popular detergents and fabric softeners, it’s getting hard to avoid the stuff. The fragrance of scented laundry is common on city buses, subways, and sidewalks where the odor of these products, much like an overpowering…

The Universe Beneath Our Feet: The Soil Food Web

Episode 128: Dr. Elaine Ingham of Soil Foodweb Inc. guides us on this podcast journey into the world of soil. The meeting place of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, soil contains vast numbers of species. Like most places where “edges” of different worlds meet,…

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Permaculture for Personal and Cultural Repair

Episode 127: How can we apply Permaculture ethics and principles to our lives and relationships? In this episode Delia Carroll and Rachel Kaplan, co-founders of 13 Moon CoLab, talk about Social Permaculture, designing your life for resiliency, and how tending to your inner landscape can lead…

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Joseph Simcox, Botanical Explorer

Episode 126: Joseph Simcox is a botanical explorer, ethnobotanist, international lecturer, and expert in food plants from around the world. In this free-ranging conversation, Joseph talks about the potential that we have to transform the planet in positive ways, how we can become “Giant Enrichers”…

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Rediscovering Food Traditions

Episode 125: In this interview with Irina Stoenescu we talk about the re-discovery of food traditions, how regional foods are going global, and how Millennials and their interest in food with a story is shaping our food system. After the taste standardization of the fast food era, we…

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Paw Paw- The Forgotten Fruit

Episode 19: Have you ever eaten a paw paw? If you haven’t, you’ll probably want to, after hearing this interview with Andrew Moore, author of the book, Paw Paw In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit. Paw Paws are North America’s largest, edible, native fruit. Growing wild…

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Natural Process Farming with Bob Cannard

Episode 124: In this episode we dive into the world of Natural Process Agriculture with Bob Cannard. Bob grows highly diversified food crops by working with nature and natural systems. In Natural Process farming, crops are grown 50% for people and 50% for Nature…

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You Can Build This: Rabble Housers

Episode 123: In this episode I speak with Mary Alford of Rabble Housers. Mary Alford is a professional engineer and expert in energy optimization and sustainable building practices. The Rabble House is a 600 square foot home designed to be built by individuals, groups, and/or…

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The Many Uses of Vetiver

Episode 122: In this episode we dive into the world of Vetiver. With powerful roots that grow 12-15 feet deep, Vetiver is a valuable plant that acts as a living infrastructure. Vetiver is planted around the world to remediate polluted soil and water. To learn…

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The Beautiful Rose

Episode 18: Our plant for this episode is the Rose. Roses are edible, medicinal, and therapeutic. To learn about this beautiful plant, I spoke with Linda Buzzell Saltzman, an Eco-Therapist and Rosarian who grows roses in and around her backyard food forest. Linda talks about…

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Aquaponics 101

Episode 121: Learn how to grow your own organic veggies and fish in an Aquaponics system. In this episode, I talk with Sylvia Bernstein, the President of the Aquaponic Source and author of the book Aquaponic Gardening: A Step By Step Guide to Growing Fish and Vegetables Together….

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Seaweed- Superfood of the Sea

Episode 120: Seaweed is a superfood from the sea! Terry d’Selkie of Ocean Harvest Sea Vegetable Company tells us about the many benefits of seaweed. An algae, seaweed is high in vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and fiber. Terry introduces us to many different types…

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Conifers and Desert Brushes: Essential Oils from the House of Aromatics

Episode 119: Eric Scott Bresselsmith is an herbalist, wildcrafter, and artisan distiller of essential oils. Owner of the House of Aromatics, Eric uses Conifers and Brushes native to the intermountain region of Southern Utah to create therapeutic grade essential oils. Believing that “the medicine you need…

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The Amazing Yeast: Tiny, Ubiquitous, and Invaluable

Episode 17: Our plant for this episode is not a plant. It’s yeast. Tiny in size, huge in utility, yeast is all around us. Found in the Ecuadorian Rainforests, the Arctic, and on our skin, this single-celled member of the Fungi Kingdom is part…

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Learning, Memory, and Decision-Making in Plants- the Work of Dr. Monica Gagliano

Episode 118: Do Plants Know More Than We Think? Can plants learn? Do they have memory? Can they make decisions? In this episode, Monica Gagliano, Research Associate Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Western Australia, talks about her research with plants. Monica has…

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Quick Tour of SB Aquaponics

How Cleaner Biomass Cook Stoves Can Change The World

Episode 117: How can a cook stove change the world? Three billion people burn traditional biomass and coal indoors in cook stoves. These stoves are having a tremendous impact on our environment and on the health of those who use them. Some of the health…

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Kalo (Taro)- An Important Hawaiian Plant

Episode 16: In this episode we talk about Kalo or Taro, Colocasia esculenta. To learn about this staple of the Hawaiian diet, we visit the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens located in Kahului on the island of Maui. At Maui Nui, we speak with Tamara Sherrill and John…

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Living in Community on a Permaculture Farm- Josh Trought of D Acres

Episode 116: My guest for this episode is Josh Trought, author of The Community-Scale Permaculture Farm: The D Acres Model of Creating and Managing an Ecologically Designed Education Center. Josh Trought is the co-founder and current director of D Acres, a Community-Scale Permaculture Farm located in New…

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The Magic of Mulberries

Episode 15: Loren Luyendyk has been working with Mulberry Trees for over 15 years. In this episode Loren talks about why more people should be growing this incredibly versatile plant. Did you know that Mulberry Trees can adapt to almost any soil type? That…

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The Wild Wisdom of Weeds with Katrina Blair

Episode 114: In this episode, we talk about the weeds that surround us with forager, chef, writer, and plant lover Katrina Blair. Author of the book The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival Katrina talks about the wild integrity of weeds, their…

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Medicinal Herb Farming- Growing Local Medicine for Your Community

Episode 113: Melanie and Jeff Carpenter are medicinal herb farmers. The co-owners of Zack Woods Farm, a 30 acre organic farm and botanical sanctuary located in the green mountains of Vermont, Jeff and Melanie grow over 50 species of medicinal plants. In this episode, they…

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Small-Scale Grain Growing with Gene Logsdon

Episode 112: Have you ever wanted to grow your own grains? In this episode, farmer and author Gene Logsdon tells you what you need to know about small-scale grain growing. Gene talks about the most resilient crop for beginning grain growers and shares his knowledge…

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The Winter Squash Fan Club

Episode 14: Are you a winter squash fan? If not, you may become one after hearing organic farmer and seedsman Justin Huhn talk about one of his favorite crops- Winter Squash or Cucurbita. In this episode, Justin gives us his tips on growing this beautiful and productive plant….

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Thistles- The Prickly Plant With An Important Job

Episode 13: Ecological Designer and Permaculture Instructor Larry Santoyo talks about thistles. More interesting than you might think, thistles play an important role in soil restoration. Larry tells us about the intrinsic characteristics of thistles, why the Earth calls them in, and what effect they…

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Rain Garden

Sustainable World Media visits with rainwater harvesting expert Jeff Adams at the recently installed rain garden at the Santa Barbara City College Center for Life Long Learning. In this video, Jeff talks about designing landscapes to retain water- to slow it, spread, sink it….

The Soil Solution to Climate Change

What If A Solution To Climate Change Was Beneath Your Feet? Watch The Soil Solution film to learn more.

The Medicine of Being in the Forest: Shinrin-yoku

Episode 111: In this episode, I talk with wilderness guide and educator Amos Clifford about Forest Therapy or Shinrin-yoku. Also known as Forest Medicine or Forest Bathing, Shinrin-yoku is beneficial for your health and has been shown to increase white blood cell counts, decrease stress hormones, lower blood pressure,…

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Chaya: The High Protein Greens You’ve Never Heard Of

Chaya (Cnidoscolus chayamansa) commonly called Tree Spinach is a very nutritious plant with high protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins. Reaching 3 meters (10 feet high) Chaya has maple-shaped leaves that are delicious steamed or cooked. Chaya is resistant to disease and pests, is highly productive,…

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Pineapple Guava- The Affable, Edible Plant

Episode 8: Feijoa, Acca sellowiana, popularly known as pineapple guava is an easy to grow shrub with beautiful edible flowers and fruit that tastes like the tropics. To learn more about this delicious temperate sub-tropical plant, I spoke with Mark Albert, an expert in all…

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Corn Vs. Corn- A Conversation with Non-GMO and GMO Corn

Episode 110: My guest for this episode is Zea mays, also known as Corn. In this exclusive interview Corn speaks about its long history, its beginning as a wild grass, and how humans and corn have influenced each other. Corn also talks about hybridization, propagation,…

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Moringa- The Miracle Tree

Plant Report Episode 11: Moringa is called the Miracle Tree and after listening to this episode, you’ll know why! Native to Africa and Asia, Moringa offers a plethora of benefits. Fast and easy to grow in the right climate (tropical and sub-tropical), Moringa is…

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Moringa- The Wonder Tree

Episode 109: Growing Moringa oleifera is like growing a botanical apothecary. Most parts of the plant are edible, medicinal, and useful. In this Sustainable World Radio Podcast episode, organic farmer and Moringa grower Mariko Gifford talks about the plant that has become her life work. In…

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Earth Regeneration Through Eco-Agriculture

Episode 108: Learn how you can optimize plant and soil health with ecological agriculture. John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture– a leading crop nutrition consulting company. An expert in the field of biological and regenerative farming, John Kempf teaches farmers how to grow healthier, more…

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Tour of Santa Barbara Aquaponics- with Kevin Childerley

Episode 107: Aquaponics is a food production system that is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. In this episode, Kevin Childerley, owner of Santa Barbara Aquaponics gives us a tour of his thriving aquaponics system located in a parking lot! Kevin is growing a variety of…

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Rainwater Harvesting

Brad Lancaster demonstrates how to make a Bunyip Water Level with a few simple tools you can find in your garage or at a local hardware store.

Aquaponics

When we heard that Kevin Childerley was growing vegetables and raising fish in a parking lot, we wanted to see for ourselves how Aquaponics, a closed loop system works. When we arrived at the site, we were greeted by Kevin Childerley, an enthusiastic and…

Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation

Episode 9: Growing mushrooms at home is fun, surprisingly easy, and offers multiple benefits including a delicious medicinal crop, increased mycelium in your soil, and myco-remediation opportunities on your land. Michael Judd of Ecologia Design talks about mulch and log cultivation techniques, and walks you through…

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Essential Oil and Botanical Intelligence- A Conversation with Aromatherapist John Steele

Episode 106: Renowned aromatherapist, archaeologist and author John Steele talks with Jill Cloutier about essential oils, plant wisdom and the world of scent. John Steele is an aromatic consultant and owner of Lifetree Aromatix, a select line of botanical essential oils and exotic floral absolutes….

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Hala- A Useful and Beautiful Plant

Episode 9: I met with farmer and Hawaiian plant expert John Aquino on the beautiful grounds of the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens located on the island of Maui. In this episode, John talks about the many uses of Hala- Pandanus tectorius. Hala can be woven into…

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Grass, Soil, Hope- Solutions to Climate Change

Episode 105: Courtney White is the author of the new book Grass, Soil, Hope- A Journey through Carbon Country. A former activist and archaeologist, Courtney co-founded the Quivira Coaltion, a nonprofit dedicated to building bridges between ranchers, conservationists and environmentalists. In this interview Courtney talks with…

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West Coast Women’s Permaculture Gathering

Episode 104: Now in its forth year, the West Coast Women’s Permaculture Gathering is a weekend of discovery, skill-building and connection. With a focus on taking Permaculture beyond just an interest or hobby, this year’s gathering focuses on finding right livelihood. The event takes place on September…

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Shelter Is More Than A Roof Overhead- An Interview with Lloyd Kahn

Episode 103: Lloyd Kahn is a builder of books and homes. Editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, Lloyd is the author of many books about handbuilt shelter including Home Work, Tiny Homes, Builders of the Pacific Coast and the classic book Shelter that documented handbuilt housing around the…

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Talking Plants with Ed Mendoza- Gardens, Peaches & Chiles

Episode 102: Ed Mendoza is a Permaculture designer, teacher and lifelong gardener and farmer. In this podcast episode with Jill Cloutier, Ed talks about his love of gardening, soil and why he sings to plants. Ed also tells us about a few of his…

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Bunya Bunya Tree

Episode 7: The Bunya Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii) is a tall, evergreen coniferous tree with large, edible and high carbohydrate nuts. In this Plant Report, Permaculture designer and horticulturist Byron Joel talks with Jill Cloutier about the Bunya Bunya; its growing habits, history and untapped potential as a…

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Heirloom Plants, Food Security and the National Heirloom Expo

Episode 101: What can you do to ensure agro-biodiversity? How can you participate in creating a more secure food future? In this Sustainable World Radio episode, we speak with Irina Stoenescu food researcher and consultant, whose work focuses on healthy food, trade and nutrition issues. Irina is also a coordinator…

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Goumi- A Beautiful Bush With Benefits

Episode 6: Goumi is an attractive shrub that is useful in edible landscaping. Renowned for its beauty and delicious medicinal berries, goumi is easy to grow, drought tolerant and fixes nitrogen- making it a valuable soil amender. Goumi’s fragrant cream colored flowers attract pollinators, birds…

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Have Your Yard and Eat It, Too!

Episode 100: Have you ever wanted to turn your lawn into an edible oasis? Learn how in this interview with Michael Judd, author of the new book, Edible Landscaping With A Permaculture Twist. Michael talks with Jill Cloutier about projects that you can do at home to increase…

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Arracacha- The Peruvian Parsnip

Episode 5: Arracacha, Peruvian Parsnip (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) is a perennial vegetable from the Andes. To learn more about this staple food crop I spoke with Permaculturist and plant expert Byron Joel. Delicious in flavor, Arracacha is a member of the Apiaceae family and is easy…

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Participating In The Water Cycle- How To Harvest Water On Your Property

Episode 99: Permaculture Designer Jeff Adams talks about practical ways to design landscapes that conserve water. It doesn’t matter if you live in an extremely wet or dry climate, design strategies exist that can save you water, resources and money! Jeff Adams has years of experience…

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Ashitaba- Tomorrow’s Leaf

Episode 4: Ashitaba is a plant rich in antioxidants, vitamins and chlorophyll. Also called Tomorrow’s Leaf, Ashitaba is known for its quick regeneration and healing properties. To learn more about Ashitaba, Jill Cloutier interviewed John Glavis of Botierra Biodiversity Farms at the Heirloom Expo Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa,…

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The Climate Change Diet

I’m going on a diet. A Climate Change Diet. An eating regime that not only makes me healthier, but also affects the earth and ecosystem in beneficial ways. If enough of us signed up for the Climate Change Diet or Climate Diet, we might have…

Useful Plants: Designing For A Regenerative Landscape

Episode 98: The founder of Oak Tree Designs based in Margaret River, Australia, Byron Joel has years of experience in Permaculture, land re-vegetation, horticulture and landscaping. In this conversation with Jill Cloutier, Byron speaks about his experiences working with plants, how plants are used in Permaculture Design to…

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Titan Arum-The Largest Unbranched Inflorescence In The World!

Episode 3: Titan Arum may have one of the smelliest flowers on the planet (think old gym socks), but it’s also one of the largest and most beautiful. Known as the carrion or corpse flower, Titan Arum gives off a pungent scent that’s perfect for…

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Comfrey- A Plant With Many Uses

Episode 2: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a gardener’s friend. A plant with many benefits, comfrey can be used as medicine, mulch, liquid fertilizer, compost and chicken feed. Comfrey has a deep tap root that can mine the soil for nutrients and minerals. Used in…

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Nature’s Medicine Chest- Elder

Episode 1: Known as the Tree of Music and Nature’s Medicine Chest, Elder has a long history of medicinal and musical use. Elderberries and flowers are a popular herbal remedy and elder branches can be used to make musical instruments. Steeped in folklore, Elder…

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The Future Is Abundant- A Conversation With Larry Santoyo

Episode 97: Permaculture and Ecological Designer Larry Santoyo talks with Jill Cloutier about why he feels the future is abundant, why everyone is needed, Permaculture crimes, how security is between your ears and why we should seek to be valuable, not rich. Larry Santoyo is a green business…

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MULCH- Good News for You and the Soil

Mulch Magic. Our friend and teacher Dr. Mike Gonella demonstrates the art of mulching.

The Resilience of Cuba – An Interview With Permaculturist Roberto Perez Roberto

Episode 96: Roberto Perez Rivero is a Permaculturist, educator and sustainability activist in Cuba. In this interview he speaks with Jill Cloutier about how his country faced “Peak Oil” in the 1990’s when its petroleum and food supplies dwindled almost overnight. Perez talks about the resilience…

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Wake Up And Smell The…Spruce?!

Black Spruce, Latin name Picea mariana, is my new BFF. I’ve never met a Black Spruce in person, but I’ve been spending my mornings with its essential oil and I think it’s making me a better person. Native to North America, Black Spruce is…

Permaculture Basics For Gardeners with Christopher Shein

Episode 95: Christopher Shein is a Permaculture teacher, seed saver, gardener and activist. In this interview, Christopher explains the basics of Permaculture gardening. Christopher shares his knowledge about how Permaculture principles and ethics can be used in your garden to increase yields, improve plant and…

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The Monsanto-Permaculture Alliance: Committed To Sustainable Agriculture

“After attending our first PDC or Permaculture Design Course, Monsanto realized that the problem is the solution… And that we are the problem.”

Troubled Waters: Politics and Ecology- A Lecture by Dame Anita Roddick

Episode 94: From the Sustainable World Radio archives, a lecture by the late Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop and human rights activist and educator. Anita was the author of Troubled Water: Saints, Sinners, Truths and Lies About The Global Water Crisis. Ms. Roddick’s lecture was part of…

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Elephants- The Ultimate Forest Gardeners

Episode 93: African forests need elephants. Elephants are vital forest gardeners, spreading seeds, clearing trails and keeping forests healthy. We talk with Dr. Samantha Strindberg, a conservation scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society and co-author of a new study about the devastating decline of African Forest Elephants….

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When We Feed The Soil, We Feed Ourselves

Composting your food scraps turns your trash into treasure, saves you money on gardening inputs, and helps you become part of the solution to climate change.

Educating About The Natural World Through Permaculture

Episode 92: Imagine completing your Permaculture Design Certification Course, planting a food forest and building a cob oven- at your high school. Sounds like a dream come true? Thanks to teacher Kevin Gleason students at Dos Pueblos High School (DP) in Goleta, CA have the opportunity…

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Plant The Rain! Brad Lancaster Shows You How

Rainwater harvesting guru Brad Lancaster has a lot to say about water. In his books Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Volumes 1 and 2 Lancaster writes about the importance of “planting the rain” and shares with readers the many benefits they receive when they learn how to…

Monsanto vs. Nature

Monsanto hit the genetically modified ball out of the park in California’s November election after pouring over $7 million into defeating Proposition 37, the initiative measure that would have required labels on genetically modified food sold in California supermarkets. Playing for the Monsanto team…

The REAL Green Revolution In Africa: Permaculture in Zimbabwe

I met with Julious Piti several times during his world tour last summer. Julious is a Permaculture designer and teacher, organic farmer and conflict facilitator based in Zimbabwe. Julious has been using Permaculture in Africa to restore the health of both land and community. A founding member of the Chikukwa Ecological Land…

Down on the Farm with Justin Huhn

Mano Farm is quiet, lush, and beautiful. It’s also home to All Good Things Organic Seeds, the only organic seed company in Southern California. Last month, I met with the farm’s co-founder Justin Huhn to talk about seeds, seed saving, organic farming and plants…

All Good Things Organic Seeds- A Conversation With Organic Farmer Justin Huhn

Episode 91: Justin Huhn is an organic farmer and an impassioned seed grower and plant lover. Certified in Permaculture Design, Justin cares deeply about organic farming, sustainability and subsistence. Co-creator of Mano Farm and All Good Things Organic Seeds Justin provides organic food and seeds locally…

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The Last of the Non GMO Corn Speaks Out!

I’ve interviewed farmers, scientists, ecologists, and permaculture designers, but until today I’d never interviewed a plant. A Conversation With Corn J (Jill Cloutier)- Thanks for taking the time to talk with me today. Tell me a bit about your background. Where were you born?…

The REAL Green Revolution In Africa: Permaculture in Zimbabwe With Julious Piti

Episode 90: Julious Piti is a Permaculture designer and teacher, organic farmer, and conflict facilitator based in Zimbabwe. Julious has been using Permaculture in Africa to restore the health of both land and community. A founding member of the Chikukwa Ecological Land Trust (CELUCT) and…

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Healing the Earth: Gaia University, Eco- Villages, and Nature Mediation

Episode 71: Declan Kennedy, architect, Permaculture designer, mediator, spiritual healer, and founding chairman of the International Advisory Board of Gaia University, speaks with us about his excitement for life, nature, and lifelong learning. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/DeclanK.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:10 — 14.2MB) | Embed…

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Urban Homesteading- Heirloom Skills and Permaculture

Episode 89: A discussion with author, Permaculture Designer, and psychotherapist Rachel Kaplan about her book Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living. Kaplan, with co-author K. Ruby Blume, has written a book that is a veritable treasure trove of information about everything sustainable and regenerative. …

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Growing Color- How To Create Beautiful Dyes From Plants

Episode 88: In this interview, fiber and dye expert Rebecca R. Burgess shares her techniques for growing and harvesting color. Burgess talks about her favorite dye plants and the impact that chemical dyes have on the environment. Plants, minerals, and insects can yield brilliant,…

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Chickens to the Rescue! How Keeping Chickens Can Fuel the Local Food Revolution

Episode 87: Chicken expert and admirer Pat Foreman shares why she believes that chickens are an integral part of the local food movement. Foreman, author of the books City Chicks and Chicken Tractor- The Permaculture Guide to Happy Hens and Healthy Soil, talks about how chickens are…

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Gardening Like A Forest- A Conversation with Dave Jacke

Episode 86: Learn how to design your garden using the principles of ecology to mimic a forest ecosystem. Author of Edible Forest Gardens- Volumes 1 and 2, Dave Jacke is a longtime permaculture teacher and designer. In this interview, he talks about the history of forest…

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International Permaculture Convergence 10 with Margie Bushman and Wes Roe

Episode 85: Every two years, permaculturists from around the globe gather together at the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC). In 2010, the IPC took place in Jordan and its theme was “Plan Jordan- Water For Life. Water For Nature.” Margie Bushman and Wes…

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You Are Part of the Web of Life: Growing Relationships with Permaculture

Episode 84: Warren Brush, Permaculture Designer and educator talks with us about his work in Africa, the power of storytelling, and why children need us to be part of the solution. Brush, co-founder of Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm, has mentored youth…

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What A Waste! The Scoop on Poop and Ecological Wastewater Management Part 1

Have you ever wondered why we poop in fresh water? In this interview author Carol Steinfeld of Ecowater Projects talks about human waste as a resource. Carol, co-author of The Composting Toilet System Book and Reusing the Resource: Adventures in Ecological Wastewater Recycling, shares her extensive knowledge about…

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What A Waste! Part 2

Episode 83: In Part 2 of an interview author Carol Steinfeld, we talk more in-depth about human waste as a resource. Carol, co-author of The Composting Toilet System Book and Reusing the Resource: Adventures in Ecological Wastewater Recycling, shares her extensive knowledge about human waste…

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The Universe Beneath Your Feet

Soil is alive. It’s a complex web of macro (that which we can see with our eyes), and micro (those we mostly cannot see) organisms. One tablespoon of soil contains over six billion bacteria and countless other species that contribute to a medium teeming…

The Wisdom of the Land- the Essence of Hawaiian Sustainability

Episode 81: Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Conservation for the Hawaiian Islands Trust, speaks to us about his work at the Waihe’e Refuge, a 277 acre protected site on the island of Maui. Dr. Fisher talks about traditional Hawaiian land stewardship, sensitive island ecosystems, biodiversity…

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Plant Man Gabriel Howearth

Episode 80: Botanist, seedsman, and landscape architect Gabriel Howearth talks about his life with plants. Howearth, co-founder of Seeds of Change and Buena Fortuna Botanical Garden, spoke with Jill Cloutier at the 2008 Southern California Permaculture Convergence at Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture…

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The Eco-Adventures of Last Paradise

Episode 76: As kids, they played in nature. As adults, they protect it. Clive Neeson, the director of the documentary Last Paradise talk with us about his beautiful documentary that explores a world that no longer exists . Last Paradise contains 45 years of footage from natural places all around…

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The Fibershed Project- Living One Year in Locally Grown Clothes

Episode 77: Rebecca Burgess is an ecological restoration educator, author, and textile artist. Rebecca is the founder of the Fibershed Project; a year-long challenge to live in clothes made from fibers sourced within 150 miles from her home. In this episode, Rebecca explains what a…

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The Reality

My car had broken down for the last time. I waved goodbye as the AAA truck towed my rusting 1993 Pontiac away, one hazard light blinking a jerky farewell. “I don’t care if it’s crushed into a can. I’ve had it. It’s going to…

Life Within the Soil- Part 2 with Doug Weatherbee

Episode 79: Doug Weatherbee, a Soil Foodweb Advisor and owner of SoilDoctor.org, talks about the biodiversity that lies beneath our feet. In this interview, Doug talks about soil organic matter, carbon sequestration, how to tend your soil to support either fungal or bacterial populations,…

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Life Within the Soil- Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with the Soil Doctor

Episode 78: Doug Weatherbee, a Soil Foodweb Advisor and owner of SoilDoctor.org, talks about the biodiversity that lies beneath our feet. One tablespoon of soil contains over six billion bacteria and countless other species that contribute to a medium teeming with life. We depend…

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Poem by Jill Cloutier

My neighbor thinks that she owns a bird says she owns him That his beating heart and trembling body belong to her. I’ve seen his soul leave, his excitement grow, when birds who fly wait outside the cage to speak gentle bird wildness with…

Making Roofs Come to Life- Living Architecture

Episode 65: Paul Kephart, Executive Director of Rana Creek– Habitat Restoration and Living Architecture, speaks about his mission to restore biodiversity and preserve healthy ecosystems in the city and built environment. Kephart is an expert in the fields of green roofs, living walls, and…

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Building A Better World in Tanzania with Permaculture

Episode 75: Lyn Hebenstreit and Tara Maria Blasco of the all-volunteer non profit organization Global Resource Alliance (GRA) talk about their work in Tanzania. Promoting a “natural, holistic, and sustainable approach” to the challenges facing the region, GRA works on many issues including malaria control,…

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The Art of Aromatherapy: Plant Medicine

Episode 68: Nadine Artemis, aromatherapist and co-owner of Living Libations, talks about her love of the plant world, the ways in which essential oils can contribute to good health, and how she was busted, twice – at two different airports for the possession of…

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The Small House Movement

Episode 69: How much space does it take to be happy? That’s a question that author Shay Salomon answers in her book, Little House on a Small Planet. Shay and photographer Nigel Valdez spent over 8 years documenting small houses across North America. Little House on…

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Local Food- How To Start a Foodshed In Your Neighborhood

Episode 70: Foodsheds or neighborhood food exchanges are popping up all over the world. In this interview, Sustainable Landscape Architect Owen Dell, Nutritional Chef Carrie Clough, and Permaculturist and Beekeeper Jacob Rodrigue share with listeners how to start a neighborhood foodshed. Foodsheds provide hours…

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City Repair- From Space to Place

Visionary architect Mark Lakeman talks about the inception of the City Repair movement and his mission of creating villages within cities. By reclaiming urban spaces, we can transform cities into places of beauty, art, creativity, and connection. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/MarkLakeman.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download…

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Activist for the Earth- Starhawk

Episode 74: Interview with Permaculture Teacher and Global Justice Activist Starhawk. In this episode, Starhawk talks about Permaculture, her global work, her love for the Earth, and why the police arrested her seedballs. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/StarhawkPC.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:19 —…

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THE NURDLE- My Battle with a Plastic Pellet

It was raining when I met the nurdle. I was out taking a walk. Everyone else must have been inside, staying dry. The rain fell in a silent, steady drizzle, tapering off from its previous downpour. As I walked, I saw a lot of…

Connecting to the Earth

Episode 72: Tahara Ezrahti, environmental educator and intuitive energy healer, talks about the importance of grounding and connecting to the earth. Tahara leads us on a guided meditation and talks about how healing ourselves helps to heal the Earth. For more information about Tahara’s work, visit…

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A New Dream for Naples on the Gaviota Coast

For years this beautiful site has been a battleground between environmentalists who believe in preservation of the land and developers who want to turn nature into dollar bills.

What Can Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Learn From a Worm?

After reading the small (and beautiful) book, Slow Money by Woody Tasch, I believe that Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein and other heavyweights in the “Too Big to Fail” financial sector might be well-advised to carefully observe, take note of, and even hang out with some earthworms.

Hail to Kale!

Permaculture, ecology, ethnobotany, sustainability, humor, and green living

Permaculture in an Energy Descent World- Part 2 of an Interview with David Holmgren

Episode 67: Part 2 of a 2 part interview with David Holmgren, the co-originator of Permaculture. In part two of this interview, Holmgren talks about his book Future Scenarios: How Communities Can Adapt to Peak Oil and Climate Change. David shares with us his ideas of what…

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Permaculture: The Beginning of a Worldwide Movement

Episode 66: Part 1 of a 2 part interview with David Holmgren, the co-originator of Permaculture. Holmgren is co-author of Permaculture One, the book that introduced Permaculture to the world. In Part 1 of this interview, Holmgren speaks about the beginnings of Permaculture, his home…

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Botanical Medicine for Home Health Care

Episode 64: Interview with herbalist, author, and teacher Kami McBride about the power of plants and ways to integrate herbal medicine into your daily life. Kami speaks about some of her favorite herbs, the perils of plant poaching, and how to be sure that…

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Buy Nothing Day- Isn’t It Time to Stop Shopping?

Episode 63: Will you be at the mall on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year? Interview with Brian Highley of Adbusters about Buy Nothing Day (BND); a 24 hour moratorium on consumer spending. BND is a…

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How to Harvest Rainwater with Brad Lancaster

Episode 62: Rainwater harvesting expert and Permaculture Designer Brad Lancaster talks about how to plant the rain, water harvesting earth works, and his seminal books,Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volumes 1 & 2 . Brad Lancaster tells us how to slow, spread, and sink rainwater-…

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Planting Food Forests at School

Episode 61: Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour makes a stop at Monte Vista Elementary in Santa Barbara, California. Playing drums, singing, and planting trees with elementary school students, Common Vision members talk about their journey through California on a veggie oil bus. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Common_Vision.mp3 Podcast:…

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Sustainable Vine Wine Tours

Episode 60: Bryan Hope, founder of Sustainable Vine Wine Tours, talks about organic and biodynamic methods of producing wine. Hope describes a Sustainable Vine tour and shares with us the differences between conventional and sustainable vineyards. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Sustainable_Vine.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download…

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Art and the Environment with Dianna Cohen

Episode 59: Dianna Cohen, famous for her art pieces created with plastic bags, talks about her passion for art and the environment. Cohen, a Los Angeles based artist, discusses her use of the ubiquitous plastic bag and why she uses recycled and reuse art materials….

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Mount Kenya Organic Farming

Episode 58: Interview with Peter Murage, founder of MOOF (Mount Kenya Organic Farming). MOOF is a farm and demonstration/training center for small holder farmers located in Nanyuki, Kenya. MOOF AFRICA is an NGO working with sustainable development where eco-village concepts are used to address challenges…

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Carbon Sequestration, Soil Health, and Permaculture

Episode 57: Darren Doherty, Australian Permaculture Designer and Teacher and Guner Tautrim, owner of Orella Ranch on the Gaviota Coast talk about the link between carbon and soil. Darren and Guner also discuss Keyline Design and its many benefits, including topsoil regeneration and sequestration of…

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Sacred Demise- Navigating Transition with Carolyn Baker

Episode 56: Carolyn Baker, author of the book, Sacred Demise: Walking the Spiritual Path of Industrial Civilization’s Collapse, shares her views and insights about ways to cope with and learn from the challenges that face us. Sacred Demise has been called “an emotional and spiritual road…

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The Ecology of Leadership

Episode 55: Interview with James Stark and Christopher Kuntzsch, co-founders and directors of the Ecology of Leadership program- transformation and action from the inside out. From their website: “Through experiential, nature and community-based leadership development practices, the Ecology of Leadership program blends inquiry and skill development,…

Water Woman Festival

Episode 54: Ray Cirino, artist, inventor, and permaculture designer, talks about the Water Woman Festival. Cirino, a creator of rocket stoves, rainwater harvesting sculptures, and other types of “functional art”, tells us about the birth of Water Woman, her evolution, and importance at this…

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Gopher Be Gone! Humane Pest Control in the Garden

Episode 53: Thomas Wittman, owner of Gophers Limited in Felton, California, talks about gophers, moles, voles, and squirrels. Learn how to humanely control and outsmart the critters that roam in your garden or yard. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/TWittmanPC.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:41…

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Sudden Oak Life- Holistic Tree Care

Episode 52: Dr. Lee Klinger, independent scientist and consultant, speaks with Jill Cloutier about holistic tree care, soil health, and forest ecology. Dr. Klinger is the founder of Sudden Oak Life; a movement aimed at improving the health of trees. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Dr._Lee_Klinger_PC.mp3 Podcast: Play in…

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Permaculture in Cuba- with Robyn Francis

Episode 51: Robyn Francis talks about permaculture’s role in Cuba and CAPE: the Cuba-Australia Permaculture Exchange. Francis, an internationally renowned Permaculture teacher and designer speaks with Jill Cloutier of Sustainable World, and Margie Bushman and Wes Roe of the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. Visit…

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Home-Scale Permaculture- How to Create a Backyard Ecosystem

Episode 50: Toby Hemenway, author of the best selling book Gaia’s Garden, talks about how to create beautiful and functional ecosystems in our own backyards. Toby is a Permaculture teacher, writer, and lecturer, talks about basic Permaculture principles, guilds, and how to build soil fertility. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Toby_Hemenway_PC.mp3 Podcast: Play…

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Watershed Revolution

Episode 50: What is a watershed? Tune in to hear Watershed Activist Paul Jenkin talk about his new film Watershed Revolution. The film looks at the many challenges facing the Ventura River. Paul Jenkin is the Environmental Director of the Ventura County, California Chapter…

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HopeDance: Radical Solutions Inspiring Hope with Bob Banner

Episode 49: Bob Banner is the publisher of HopeDance Magazine. HopeDance reports on the outrageous, pioneering and inspiring activities of outstanding individuals and organizations who are creating a new world. HopeDance publishes material and engages in activities (forums, workshops, film festivals…) that are necessary in building…

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Our Plastic Ocean: What You Can Do About Marine Debris

Episode 48: Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation and 5Gyres tell us about the perils of plastic on land and in the sea. Marcus and Anna also talk about some of their many adventures; JUNKride; a 2,000 mile bike…

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Mesoamerican Permaculture with Juan Rojas

Episode 47: Juan Rojas of the Institute of Mesoamerican Permaculture and the Permaculture Institute of El Salvador speaks about his work in the Campesino a Campesino (Farmer to Farmer) movement and the impact that Permaculture is having in Central America. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Juan_Rojas.mp3 Podcast: Play in…

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The Cove with Ric O’Barry-The International Dolphin Capture Trade

Episode 46: Former trainer of television’s Flipper, Ric O’Barry has spent the last 37 years working to stop the capture and confinement of dolphins. O’Barry is the subject of the new documentary, The Cove. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, the…

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Permaculture and Sustainable Aid with Robyn Francis

Episode 45: Award winning international permaculture pioneer, teacher, designer, and educator Robyn Francis speaks about sustainable aid and permaculture for the 2/3 World. Robyn is the creator of Djanbung Gardens, Australia’s leading permaculture center. Joining me for this interview are Wesley Rowe and Margie Bushman of the…

Worm Power! Vermicomposting and Interview With a Worm

Episode 44: Are you interested in composting your kitchen scraps and turning them into a valuable soil amendment? Learn how to do Vermicomposting (worm composting) in this episode with vermicomposting expert Kali Cowgirl. Kali tells us how to compost food scraps using red wiggler…

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Environmental Horticulture

Episode 43: Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Dr. Mike Gonella, chair of the Environmental Horticulture (EH) Department at Santa Barbara City College, speaks with Jill Cloutier about sustainable landscaping, careers in horticulture, and the EH program at City College. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Mike_Gonella.mp3 Podcast: Play…

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Eco Villages and Intentional Communities

Episode 42: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in an ecovillage or intentional community? In this interview, Diana Leafe Christian, author of the book Creating a Life Together- Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities, talks about the joys and…

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Children and Nature

Episode 41: Warren Brush, Co-Founder of Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm, speaks with Jill Cloutier about his experiences working with children and nature, the importance of mentoring, Permaculture, and how he started the Wilderness Youth Project. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/WarrenBPC.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |…

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The Center for Urban Agriculture

Episode 40: Located on one of the oldest organic farms in California, The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, is an internationally respected model for urban food production, agricultural preservation, and community supported agriculture. Education Director, Tiffany Cooper Carpenter, speaks with Jill Cloutier about…

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Permaculture in Africa- Food and Empowerment

Episode 39: Mugove Walter Nyika, coordinator of the 9th International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC9), talks about the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence (IPC9). The IPC9 was held in Africa in November of 2009. Walter discusses the history of Permaculture in Africa, what participants can expect to…

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The Joys of Local, Seasonal, Organic Food

Episode 38: Gourmet chef, organic gardener, and sustainable foods expert Kim Redman talks about the joy of local, seasonal, and organic foods. Redman is the chef and proprietress of Ambrosia Gourmet Catering and Ocean Ranch Organics in Santa Barbara, California. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Kim_Redman_PC1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window…

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Defending the Forest: An Interview with John Seed

Episode 37: John Seed is the founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre in Australia. Seed is an environmental activist, rainforest advocate, bard, and filmmaker. Seed co-wrote the book, Thinking Like A Mountain. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/john_seed_pc.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:58 — 6.6MB)…

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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Tour of the Wildlife Care Network

Episode 36: Do you love birds? Come on a tour of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s Songbird Facility. Meet some of the birds who are at the facility and learn what to do if you find a baby bird or injured animal. Birds…

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Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies with Gardening Guru Owen Dell

Episode 35 : Owen Dell is an internationally recognized gardening expert, Permaculture designer, and writer. Starting with the basics, Owen talks about how to take care of your property using organic and sustainable methods of landscaping. Owen is the co-writer and co-host of the television series Garden…

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Our Addiction to Oil and Gas- A Conversation With Michael Brune

Episode 34: Michael Brune was the executive director of the Rainforest Action Network when this episode aired. Michael is the author of the book, Coming Clean, Breaking America’s Addiction to Oil and Gas. In this episode. Michael talks about alternative energy and the environment….

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Tour of a Backyard Food Forest

Episode 33: Larry Saltzman, Permaculturist and Food Forester, takes us on a tour of his backyard suburban yard. Larry and his wife, Eco-Therapist Linda Buzzell Saltzman, have turned their backyard into a living oasis of edible trees and plants.Learn how you can transform a lawn…

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Slow Money and Nurture Capitalism

Episode 32: Woody Tasch, author of the book Slow Money speaks to Jill Cloutier (Sustainable World Radio) and Wes Roe (Santa Barbara Permaculture Network) about nurture capitalism, the soil of the economy, and ideas for creating a financial system that serves people, place, and nature as much…

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Beneficial Insects and Integrated Pest Management

Episode 31: Brenton Kelly, an expert in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), talks about alternatives to pesticides and least toxic pest control methods. Learn more about and from Brenton by clicking here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Track01.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:33 — 8.1MB) | Embed…

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Natural Builders Betty Seaman and Eva Miller

Episode 30: Betty Seaman, also known as Cob Betty, is a natural builder and Permaculturalist who teaches courses in natural building and natural living support systems: food gardening, water catchment, composting toilets, grey water systems, and homesteading skills. Eva Miller is a natural builder,…

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‘Food Not Lawns’ Seed Exchange at the Center for Urban Agriculture

Episode 29: This is an audio tour of a Seed Exchange at Fairview Gardens Center for Urban Agriculture in Goleta, California. The exchange was the culmination of a workshop by Heather Flores, author of the book, Food not Lawns. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Seed_Swap_Fairview.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window…

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Irreverent Reverends

My time with both Reverends was inspiring, invigorating, and entertaining. It was the most fun I’ve ever had with the clergy.

Reverend Billy on Creative Activism

Episode 28: Part 2 of an interview with Reverend Billy and Reverend Sidney Lanier of the Church of Stop Shopping. They discuss the collapse of the wall between church and theatre, how the Church of Stop Shopping was born, what it’s like to be arrested…

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Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping- Part 1

Episode 27: KCSB programmer Ted Coe and Sustainable World Radio’s Jill Cloutier met with Reverend Billy and Reverend Sidney Lanier to discuss the collapse of the wall between church and theatre, how the Church of Stop Shopping was born, what it’s like to be…

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Grow Food Party Crew

Episode 26: Devin Slavin of Abundance In Balance Design is a Permaculture Designer and founder of the Grow Food Party Crew, a fun and creative way to build community and gardens. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Devin_Slavin.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:07 — 9.0MB)…

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The Power of Permaculture with Geoff Lawton and Nadia Abu Yahia Lawton

Episode 25: Geoff Lawton is an internationally renowned permaculture educator, consultant and practitioner. Nadia Abu Yahia Lawton travels with Geoff for aid project and permaculture consulting work and assists in teaching permaculture design courses. In this interview at Quail Springs, Geoff and Nadia talk…

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Dangerous Beauty- The Unregulated Cosmetics Industry

Episode 24: Stacy Malkan, Communications Director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, and author of the new book, Not Just a Pretty Face- The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, delves deeply into the dark side of the beauty industry. In this interview, Stacy talks…

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Permaculture- A Beginner’s Guide

Episode 23: Graham Burnett is a Permaculture practitioner, designer and teacher. With over 20 years experience in working with adults with learning disabilities, including in horticultural settings, Graham has designed a number of therapeutic and productive landscapes using Permaculture and forest gardening principles. He…

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Green Politics

Episode 22: Claude Genest is the Deputy Leader of the Canadian Green Party and the founder of the Green Mountain Permaculture Institute where he teaches earth repair and ecological design. Claude is also the creator, producer and host of Regeneration – The Art of Sustainable…

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Sacred Plant Medicine with Stephen Harrod Buhner

Episode 21: Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth Poet and award-winning author of twelve works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, among them the multiple award-winning Lost Language of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine and The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in…

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Sacred Plant Medicine with Stephen Harrod Buhner

Episode 21: Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth poet and the award-winning author of twelve works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, among them the multiple award-winning Lost Language of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine and The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the…

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Permaculture in Latin America with Ali Shariff

Episode 20: Ali Sharif, project director of PAL, Permacultura Latina America, talks with Jill Cloutier at the Bioneers Conference 2007, about Permaculture projects in Brasil. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Ali_Sharif_may_25_gain.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:27 — 12.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: RSS | More

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Keyline Design with Darren Doherty

Episode 19: Permaculture designer and teacher Darren Doherty introduces Keyline Design and outlines the many ways that it can serve as a solution to climate change. Darren explains how water cycles through the landscape in a sequence of natural patterns. Keyline Design is a design system…

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The Spirit of Sustainability with Satish Kumar

Episode 18: World renowned educator and writer Satish Kumar talks with journalist Karly Burch for Sustainable World Radio in India. Editor of Resurgence Magazine, Kumar shares his philosophy and life story. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Satish.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:59 — 25.6MB) | Embed…

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Wild Food, Survival Skills, and Useful Plants

Episode 17: Since 1974, Christopher Nyerges has taken over 30,000 children and adults on Wild Food and Survival Skills Outings, field trips and outdoor programs. Christopher is the author of seven books, including Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants, Urban Wilderness, Extreme Simplicity:…

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From Dolphin Trainer to Dolphin Advocate: Ric O’Barry Speaks Out on Captive Dolphins

Episode 16: Former dolphin trainer, Ric O’Barry, speaks with Jill Cloutier about his ten years in the captive dolphin industry and his transformation from dolphin trainer to dolphin advocate. O’Barry, former trainer of Flipper, (television’s favorite dolphin), now spends his life fighting to set dolphins…

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What’s For Lunch? The Importance of Healthy School Lunches

Episode 15: Chef Kate Adamick, of Food Systems Solutions LLC talks about the link between our food system and the health of the planet and our kids. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Kate_Adamick.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:01 — 9.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: RSS |…

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The Plight of India’s Farmers

Episode 14: Mukesh Ray, a scholar with a Masters in Social Work from the TATA Institute of Social Sciences in India, works in movements working to curb India’s large agrarian crisis that has resulted in the suicidal death of over 140,000 farmers in the…

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Organic Gardening and Permaculture

Episode 13: Loren Luyendyk, the owner of Santa Barbara Organics, has over ten years of experience in the field of permaculture, sustainability and small-scale farming. Loren is a Certified Master Gardener, Certified Arborist and a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. In…

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Wonderful Water: Brock Dolman

Episode 12: Brock Dolman is a biologist, innovative design consultant, and nationally recognized permaculture educator. In this interview, Brock speaks about watersheds, Permaculture, and how to create the conditions to slow, spread, and sink water. Dolman, co-founder of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC),…

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Permaculture in Brasil

Episode 11: Interview with Andre Soares and Lucy Legan, co-directors of Ecocentro IPEC, (Instituto de Permacultura e Ecovilas do Cerrado), in central Brasil. Started in 1998, Ecocentro IPEC has become one of the most important reference centers for sustainable living in Latin America. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/IPEC_BRASIL-1.mp3…

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Ray Cirino: The Power of Sustainable Art and Imagination

Episode 10: Ray Cirino is an artist, inventor, and educator, based in Los Angeles, CA. In this interview with Jill Cloutier, Ray talks about some of his many creations, Water Woman, rocket stoves, solar cookers, and his “mother goddess composting toilet.” Tune in to learn how…

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Simple Prosperity

Episode 9: David Wann talks about finding prosperity through simplicity, non-monetary forms of wealth, and how to have a lifestyle that can provide twice the satisfaction for half the resources. David is the president of the Sustainable Futures Society, a board member of the Cohousing Association of the…

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Building Houses and Community with Cob

Episode 8: Workshop participants at a Cob Workshop in Central California share their enthusiasm about building houses and community with Cob. Interviews were done on the last day of a week long workshop with participants and visitors to the building site. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/Cob_Open_House_Podcast.mp3 Podcast: Play…

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Into Evans – Natural Builder

Episode 7: Ianto Evans is an applied ecologist, landscape architect, inventor, writer, and teacher with building experience on six continents. Cob is traditional in Wales, his homeland. Ianto teaches ecological building and has consulted to USAID, World Bank, US Peace Corps and foreign governments. …

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Permaculture and Art with OPA

Episode 6: Isabela Coelho is the co-founder and co-director of OPA, the Organization of Permaculture and Art. Isabela is an educator and performing artist, who has worked on many art and social projects with youth and adults in Brasil, Nicaragua and the US. http://traffic.libsyn.com/pdcastsusworldradio/OPA3-1.mp3…

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How Conscientious Consumption of Chocolate Can Change The World

Episode 5: Did you know that Americans eat 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate every year? Dr. Tom Neuhaus is the co-founder, president, and chocolatier of Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates, Inc: the only Fair Trade Organic artisan chocolate company in the US. Tom Neuhaus is also…

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Maya Food Gardeners in Belize

Episode 4: The Maya cultivated the forest as a garden for thousands of years. Maya forest gardeners from El Pilar, Master Gardener Alfonzo Tzul, Traditional Healer Beatrice Waight, and young Entrepreneur Lucas Medina discuss how they conserve and prosper in the Maya forest and the importance…

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How to Apply Permaculture to Your Life

Episode 3: Kat Steele is a Permaculture teacher and director of the Urban Permaculture Guild in Oakland, California. Kat is trained in ecovillage design, natural building, and workshop facilitation. In this interview, Kat Steele discusses how to apply Permaculture to your own life and what…

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Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook

Episode 2: Albert Bates is the author of the Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times and director of the institute for AppropriateTechnology since 1984 and the Ecovillage Training Center since 1994. In this interview, he shares some of his recipes for…

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How Mushrooms Can Save The World

Episode 1: Paul Stamets, founder and president of Fungi Perfecti, has written six books on mushroom cultivation, use, and identification, including the bestseller, Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World. In this interview with Jill Cloutier, Paul talks about myco-restoration, what the…

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