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550: Josephine DeFalco on Growing Herbs for Health and Happiness.

550: Josephine DeFalco on Growing Herbs for Health and Happiness.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


550: Josephine DeFalco on Growing Herbs for Health and Happiness.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Recognizing herbs for their many essential benefits. In This Podcast: Herbs can be the easiest plants to grow, at the same time, they can be the most expensive item in the produce section of the store. Josephine DeFalco became inspired to educate others on how to grow herbs and the many benefits that arise from herbs aside from enhancing culinary flare. Listen in to learn about the importance of herbs in the garden, the best ways to process herbs, and how they can be a great alternative to salt with a focus on the value of herbs that improve overall health and well-being. Don’t miss an episode!or visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Retired nurse and living by the Hippocratic belief that food is our best medicine, Josephine’s present mission as a registered dietitian is to encourage everyone to grow their own organic, chemical-free food, and develop skills for food preservation. In this way she shares how we can all be responsible for our own families, our own health, and our own well-being. She is the author of two books on gardening and food preservation: The Best Little Herb Book and The Best Little Bread Book with Flint Hills Publishing. Josephine has had her own garden from the time she was five years old and has not stopped playing in the dirt since then.  Visit www.urbanfarm.org/josephinedefalco for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Josephine DeFalco on Growing Herbs for Health and Happiness.
Released:
Aug 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!