On episode 138 of the Root Simple podcast we brain dump with Eric Rochow, a.k.a. “East Coast Eric” of Garden Fork TV about concrete work, bears in the garden, plywood boat building and storm windows. Eric has been a frequent guest on the Root Simple Podcast and is back to fill us in on what he’s been up to under quarantine. During the show we discuss:  Concrete work using a bonding agent such as Weld-Crete De-cluttering the garage A big gardening problem Building a boat Gavin Atkin Ultra Simple Boat Building 17 Plywood Boats Anyone Can Build Storer Boat Plans Fixing a canoe Insulation and new windows  You can also find Eric on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On episode 138 of the Root Simple podcast we brain dump with Eric Rochow, a.k.a. “East Coast Eric” of <a href="https://www.gardenfork.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork TV</a> about concrete work, bears in the garden, plywood boat building and storm windows. Eric has been a frequent guest on the Root Simple Podcast and is back to fill us in on what he’s been up to under quarantine. During the show we discuss: <ul> <li>Concrete work using a bonding agent such as <a href="http://www.larsenproducts.com/weld-crete/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weld-Crete</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/eNAUMj7kDCs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">De-cluttering the garage</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/MjHYMk2lufk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A big gardening problem</a></li> <li>Building a boat</li> <li>Gavin Atkin <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144547968" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultra Simple Boat Building 17 Plywood Boats Anyone Can Build</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.storerboatplans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storer Boat Plans</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/aj7PazXbxwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fixing a canoe</a></li> <li>Insulation and new windows</li> </ul> You can also find Eric on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/erochow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gardenfork/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GardenFork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/138-erics-gone-wild/138%20Erics%20Gone%20Wild.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

138 Erics Gone Wild

Johnny’s bulk grain. Image: Granola Shotgun.  Johnny Sanphillippo of the blog Granola Shotgun dropped by the Root Simple podcast today to talk about a lifestyle that’s proving useful in our troubled times. I decided to put this podcast out quickly so please excuse the less than ideal audio on my end. During our conversation we discuss Johnny’s most recent blog post, “Recipes for Disaster,” which covers his tips and tricks for living frugally and being prepared for a crisis. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Johnny’s bulk grain. Image: Granola Shotgun. Johnny Sanphillippo of the blog <a href="https://granolashotgun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granola Shotgun</a> dropped by the Root Simple podcast today to talk about a lifestyle that’s proving useful in our troubled times. I decided to put this podcast out quickly so please excuse the less than ideal audio on my end. During our conversation we discuss Johnny’s most recent blog post, “<a href="https://granolashotgun.com/2020/03/30/recipes-for-disaster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipes for Disaster</a>,” which covers his tips and tricks for living frugally and being prepared for a crisis. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/137-corona-crisis-with-johnny-of-granola-shotgun/137_corona_crisis_with_johnny_of_granola_shotgun.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

137 Corona Crisis With Johnny of Granola Shotgun

Robert Pavlis

 On this 136th episode of the Root Simple podcast we talk to author and gardening expert Robert Pavlis about how to improve your soil, how to start seedlings in the winter, how to take care of houseplants and much more. Robert Pavlis lives on 6 acres of land that he has developed into a large private garden he calls Aspen Grove Gardens that contains around 3,000 perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees in southern Ontario, Canada. He is a Master Gardener, speaker and author on gardening subjects with a background in chemistry and biochemistry. Normally I go over questions with guests before we begin but Robert and I just started talking so we’ll join the conversation mid-stream as Robert is telling me about his upcoming book Soil Science for Gardeners. During the podcast we talk about:  Soil science for home gardeners The problems with soil tests Soil prep for native plants Fungi inoculation products How to open up compacted soil Sources for organic material Ugh, landscape fabric Cardboard in the garden Hügelkultur Winter sowing Baggie technique LED lights How to water houseplants  You can find Robert at: GardenFundamentals.com, GardenMyths.com on YouTube and via the Garden Fundamentals Facebook Group. Also–subscribe to Bike Talk! If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

<center></center> On this 136th episode of the Root Simple podcast we talk to author and gardening expert Robert Pavlis about how to improve your soil, how to start seedlings in the winter, how to take care of houseplants and much more. Robert Pavlis lives on 6 acres of land that he has developed into a large private garden he calls Aspen Grove Gardens that contains around 3,000 perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees in southern Ontario, Canada. He is a Master Gardener, speaker and author on gardening subjects with a background in chemistry and biochemistry. Normally I go over questions with guests before we begin but Robert and I just started talking so we’ll join the conversation mid-stream as Robert is telling me about his upcoming book Soil Science for Gardeners. During the podcast we talk about: <ul> <li>Soil science for home gardeners</li> <li>The problems with soil tests</li> <li>Soil prep for native plants</li> <li>Fungi inoculation products</li> <li>How to open up compacted soil</li> <li>Sources for organic material</li> <li>Ugh, landscape fabric</li> <li>Cardboard in the garden</li> <li>Hügelkultur</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_KKbGYTEM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter sowing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirz0WIMQi0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baggie technique</a></li> <li>LED lights</li> <li>How to water houseplants</li> </ul> You can find Robert at: <a href="https://www.gardenfundamentals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GardenFundamentals.com</a>, <a href="https://www.gardenmyths.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GardenMyths.com</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfYCNSWCIuOB2sltDh5ZjQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fundamentals Facebook Group</a>. Also–<a href="https://biketalk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Bike Talk!</a> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/27148022/27148022.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

136 Garden Fundamentals with Robert Pavlis

Larry Korn

 Root Simple reader Pat just informed me of the passing of Larry Korn, who was a guest on our podcast in October of 2015. Larry was probably best known as the translator of Masanobu Fukuoka’s One Straw Revolution but that underestimates what he did in his life. Larry, almost single highhandedly, is responsible for bringing Fukuoka’s revolutionary ideas to the rest of the world. A few people have told me that Larry’s words in this interview changed their lives and so, in his honor, I thought I would repeat the episode. Larry authored an autobiography One-Straw Revolutionary. In this interview we talk about Larry’s experience living on Fukuoka’s farm and we delve deep into Fukuoka’s natural farming philosophy. During the discussion we cover how natural farming is similar to indigenous agriculture and how it’s different than permaculture. We also talk about the mystical experience that changed Fukuoka’s life. Larry’s website is onestrawrevolution.net. If you want to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

<center></center> Root Simple reader Pat just informed me of the passing of Larry Korn, who was a guest on our podcast in October of 2015. Larry was probably best known as the translator of Masanobu Fukuoka’s One Straw Revolution but that underestimates what he did in his life. Larry, almost single highhandedly, is responsible for bringing Fukuoka’s revolutionary ideas to the rest of the world. A few people have told me that Larry’s words in this interview changed their lives and so, in his honor, I thought I would repeat the episode. Larry authored an autobiography One-Straw Revolutionary. In this interview we talk about Larry’s experience living on Fukuoka’s farm and we delve deep into Fukuoka’s natural farming philosophy. During the discussion we cover how natural farming is similar to indigenous agriculture and how it’s different than permaculture. We also talk about the mystical experience that changed Fukuoka’s life. Larry’s website is <a href="http://www.onestrawrevolution.net/One_Straw_Revolution/Larry_Korn.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">onestrawrevolution.net</a>. If you want to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. The theme music is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/larrykornrip/larrykornrip.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

135 Larry Korn: Rest in Revolution

On the 134th episode of the podcast we talk to DIYer, YouTuber and podcaster Eric Rochow of Garden Fork TV on some eclectic DIY notions and projects including why he’s quitting beekeeping, mental decluttering, washing machine repair, print making and more.ing, Watch Garden Fork on Youtube and subscribe to the Garden Fork Podcast. You can also find Garden Fork on Patreon.  Eric’s DIY T-shirt video which includes a tour of Sunset Park Brooklyn Why Eric’s giving up beekeeping! Mental decluttering Washington Post Inspired Life column Don’t Give Up signs Laura Kampf You Tube Steve’s Small Engine Saloon Video of Steve fixing $50 generator Eric’s Washing machine repair video Minimalist podcast Lino block printing and stencils  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On the 134th episode of the podcast we talk to DIYer, YouTuber and podcaster Eric Rochow of <a href="https://www.gardenfork.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork TV</a> on some eclectic DIY notions and projects including why he’s quitting beekeeping, mental decluttering, washing machine repair, print making and more.ing, Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/erochow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork on Youtube</a> and subscribe to the Garden Fork Podcast. You can also find <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork on Patreon</a>. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3hbRzvP888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric’s DIY T-shirt video which includes a tour of Sunset Park Brooklyn</a></li> <li>Why Eric’s giving up beekeeping!</li> <li>Mental decluttering</li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Post Inspired Life column</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/06/21/this-mom-made-few-dont-give-up-signs-planted-them-her-neighborhood-soon-signs-went-global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t Give Up signs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRix1GJvSBNDpEFY561eSzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Kampf You Tube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqca7L2YYDN-BIHUQ2TfAA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve’s Small Engine Saloon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Va5z-U5Ho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Steve fixing $50 generator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ6yms67-wU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric’s Washing machine repair video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minimalist podcast</a></li> <li>Lino block printing and stencils</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19316321/134_eric_of_garden_fork.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

134 Eric of Garden Fork on Mental Decluttering, Washing Machine Repair and More!

Akiva Silver

On this 133rd episode of the Root Simple podcast Kelly and I talk to Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm, described in his author bio as a “homestead, nut orchard and nursery located in Spencer, New York where he grows around 20,000 trees a year using practices that go beyond organic.” Akiva’s background is in “foraging, wilderness survival and primitive skills.” He is also the author of Trees of Power: Ten Essential Arboreal Allies (Amazon, library) just published by Chelsea Green. In our conversation we discuss how trees could replace a lot of the staple crops in our diet. During the podcast we also rap about:  J. Russel Smith Tree Crops (Free download on Archive.org) Kat Anderson Tending the Wild Mulch, soil and water Processing acorns Exotics vs. natives – should we learn to love the invasives? Tree of heaven! Coppicing and pollarding Arborist fails and #arboristfails How to plant trees  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On this 133rd episode of the Root Simple podcast Kelly and I talk to Akiva Silver of <a href="http://www.twisted-tree.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Tree Farm</a>, described in his author bio as a “homestead, nut orchard and nursery located in Spencer, New York where he grows around 20,000 trees a year using practices that go beyond organic.” Akiva’s background is in “foraging, wilderness survival and primitive skills.” He is also the author of Trees of Power: Ten Essential Arboreal Allies (<a href="https://amzn.to/300oeC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1090857358" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">library</a>) just published by Chelsea Green. In our conversation we discuss how trees could replace a lot of the staple crops in our diet. During the podcast we also rap about: <ul> <li>J. Russel Smith <a href="https://archive.org/details/TreeCrops-J.RussellSmith/page/n1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tree Crops </a>(Free download on <a href="http://Archive.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archive.org</a>)</li> <li>Kat Anderson Tending the Wild</li> <li>Mulch, soil and water</li> <li>Processing acorns</li> <li>Exotics vs. natives – should we learn to love the invasives?</li> <li>Tree of heaven!</li> <li>Coppicing and pollarding</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/arborist_fails/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arborist fails</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/arboristfail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#arboristfails</a></li> <li>How to plant trees</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/133-trees-of-power/133%20Trees%20of%20Power.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

133 Trees of Power with Akiva Silver

Beekeeper Max Wong

Photos: Jacob Dickinson  On this bee-centric episode of the podcast I talk with fellow “backwards” beekeeper Max Wong, in front of a live audience at a meeting of the Long Beach Beekeepers, about her techniques as well as her role in the successful efforts to legalize beekeeping in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. During the podcast Max mentions:  Max’s list of beekeeping supplies Beekeeping posts on Max’s blog Kirk Anderson Charles Martin Simon’s Principles of Beekeeping Backwards L.A. Honey Supply Honey Love Red Bird Restaurant  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Photos: Jacob Dickinson On this bee-centric episode of the podcast I talk with fellow “backwards” beekeeper Max Wong, in front of a live audience at a meeting of the <a href="https://longbeachbeekeepers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Beach Beekeepers</a>, about her techniques as well as her role in the successful efforts to legalize beekeeping in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. During the podcast Max mentions: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.myromanapartment.com/urban-beekeeping-supplies-for-new-bees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max’s list of beekeeping supplies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.myromanapartment.com/category/sticky-acres/bees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beekeeping posts on Max’s blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2015/03/040-natural-beekeeper-kirk-anderson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirk Anderson</a></li> <li><a href="https://beesource.com/point-of-view/charles-martin-simon/principles-of-beekeeping-backwards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Martin Simon’s Principles of Beekeeping Backwards</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/los-angeles-honey-supply-co-los-angeles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L.A. Honey Supply</a></li> <li><a href="http://honeylove.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honey Love</a></li> <li><a href="https://redbird.la/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Bird Restaurant</a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/132-max-wongrevised/132%20Max%20Wongrevised.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

132 Legalize It! A Conversation with Beekeeper Max Wong

Kendra Gaeta

On this episode of the root simple podcast I talk to Kendra Gaeta about something you probably don’t think about too much–your sense of smell. As usual with the podcast, I have a bad habit of turning off the recorder too soon. After I recorded this interview with Kendra, who is a board member of the Institute for Art and Olfaction, Kendra pulled out a box of scents in tiny vials and proceeded to blow my mind. Smelling all those vials was a reminder of the sheer range of smells we might encounter and, most likely, ignore in the course of a day. Paying attention to our sense of smell opens up a whole new reality. We think a lot about things we see, hear and taste but don’t give a lot of thought to the way we experience the world through our noses. Kendra will change what you know about your nose! During the conversation Kendra mentions:  The Institute of Art and Olfaction Beyond perfume–who works with scent The Smelly Viles Ghost Hunters of Urban Los Angeles Perfumers Apprentice + Flavors Apprentice (An amazing source for small quantities of scents and flavors) The smell of the International Space Station  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On this episode of the root simple podcast I talk to Kendra Gaeta about something you probably don’t think about too much–your sense of smell. As usual with the podcast, I have a bad habit of turning off the recorder too soon. After I recorded this interview with Kendra, who is a board member of the <a href="http://artandolfaction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Institute for Art and Olfaction</a>, Kendra pulled out a box of scents in tiny vials and proceeded to blow my mind. Smelling all those vials was a reminder of the sheer range of smells we might encounter and, most likely, ignore in the course of a day. Paying attention to our sense of smell opens up a whole new reality. We think a lot about things we see, hear and taste but don’t give a lot of thought to the way we experience the world through our noses. Kendra will change what you know about your nose! During the conversation Kendra mentions: <ul> <li><a href="http://artandolfaction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Institute of Art and Olfaction</a></li> <li>Beyond perfume–who works with scent</li> <li>The Smelly Viles</li> <li><a href="http://ghoula.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost Hunters of Urban Los Angeles</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perfumers Apprentice + Flavors Apprentice</a> (An amazing source for small quantities of scents and flavors)</li> <li>The smell of the International Space Station</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/131-kendra/131%20Kendra.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

131 Learning to Smell the Roses with Kendra Gaeta

","resolvedBy":"manual","resolved":true}" data-block-type="22"&gt;  Beekeeper and activist Terry Oxford has a great new podcast called Pollinators and Power. The premiere episode features Professor Dave Goulson of Sussex University. Goulson is the founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and author of many books on native pollinators including A Sting in the Tale, A Buzz in the Meadow, Bee Quest and The Garden Jungle. You can read a transcript of the conversation and subscribe to the podcast using your favorite app. Terry Oxford was a guest on episodes 107 and 109 of the Root Simple Podcast.

","resolvedBy":"manual","resolved":true}" data-block-type="22"&gt; Beekeeper and activist <a href="http://urbanbeesf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terry Oxford</a> has a great new podcast called <a href="http://urbanbeesf.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pollinators and Power</a>. The premiere episode features Professor Dave Goulson of Sussex University. Goulson is the founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and author of many books on native pollinators including A Sting in the Tale, A Buzz in the Meadow, Bee Quest and The Garden Jungle. You can read a <a href="http://urbanbeesf.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transcript of the conversation</a> and subscribe to the podcast using your favorite app. Terry Oxford was a guest on episodes <a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2017/08/107-urban-beekeeping-with-terry-oxford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">107</a> and <a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2017/09/109-doubt-is-our-product-bees-chemicals-and-academia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">109</a> of the Root Simple Podcast.

Pollinators and Power

Jessica Rath

In her work artist Jessica Rath examines, as she puts it, “how human containment of the land effects non-human species from the propagation of agricultural plants to the sensoria of bees.” She is on the faculty of the Art Center College of Design and her previous projects include works about apple breeding, co-evolutionary communication between flowering plants and their pollinators and a long term project called Farm Unfixed that we spend most of this conversation discussing. During the podcast Jessica mentions,  Foxfire The meaning of “Unfixed” Nancy Klehm Ozark Regional Land Trust Tending the Wild Braiding Sweetgrass Prescribed burns A Better Nectar Take Me to the Apple Breeder  You can look at Jessica’s work on her website at jessicarath.com. Sign up for her newsletter to find out about upcoming projects. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

In her work artist Jessica Rath examines, as she puts it, “how human containment of the land effects non-human species from the propagation of agricultural plants to the sensoria of bees.” She is on the faculty of the Art Center College of Design and her previous projects include works about <a href="http://jessicarath.com/blog/projects/take-me-to-the-apple-breeder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apple breeding</a>, <a href="http://jessicarath.com/blog/projects/a-better-nectar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">co-evolutionary communication between flowering plants and their pollinators</a> and a long term project called <a href="http://jessicarath.com/blog/projects/wild-farm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm Unfixed</a> that we spend most of this conversation discussing. During the podcast Jessica mentions, <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2M4SXaK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foxfire</a></li> <li>The meaning of “Unfixed”</li> <li><a href="http://www.spontaneousvegetation.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Klehm</a></li> <li><a href="https://orlt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ozark Regional Land Trust</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2M4QA7Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tending the Wild</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2HwRaqs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braiding Sweetgrass</a></li> <li>Prescribed burns</li> <li><a href="http://jessicarath.com/blog/projects/a-better-nectar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Better Nectar</a></li> <li><a href="http://jessicarath.com/blog/projects/take-me-to-the-apple-breeder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Me to the Apple Breeder</a></li> </ul> You can look at Jessica’s work on her website at <a href="http://jessicarath.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jessicarath.com</a>. Sign up for her newsletter to find out about upcoming projects. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/130-jessica-rath/130%20Jessica%20Rath.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

130 Farm Unfixed with Jessica Rath

A podcast about vegetable gardening, food preservation, home economics and DIY living. Hosted by Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne, authors of The Urban Homestead and Making It: Radical Home Ec for a Post Consumer World.

Such a great collection of very interesting topics and guests

Really incredible

I have gone back and listened to every one of the Root Simple podcasts - they are just great.

love this podcast

Root Simple Podcast

Our guest on this episode is “GardenNerd” Christy Wilhelmi, previously heard on episode 19 of the podcast, who returns this week to discuss her new ebook 400 Plus Tips for Organic Gardening Success. As you might guess we touch on a lot of topics and tips including:  Monarch VR CropSwap Time Banking Homestead Hamlet Repair Cafés Sandflex Almanac.com Epic Seeds  Baker Creek Seed Savers Exchange Renee’s Garden Summer Spinach National Heirloom Expo Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry Keeping tomatoes healthy mid-season Powdery mildew When to harvest tomatoes Extending the growing season for tomatoes Mulch Shade cloth Capillary matting Don’t pull your bolting vegetables! Ollas What to do with zucchini? Growing wheat Hugelkultur When to harvest watermelons Messina’s squirrel stopper Rats! America’s Best Gardener Competition  Christy’s website is GardenNerd. You can also connect with Christy on Facebook and Twitter. If you want to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. Additional music by Rho. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Our guest on this episode is “<a href="http://gardenerd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GardenNerd” Christy Wilhelmi</a>, previously heard on <a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2014/10/019-garden-nerd-christy-wihelmi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 19 of the podcast</a>, who returns this week to discuss her new ebook <a href="http://amzn.to/2tf9RVh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">400 Plus Tips for Organic Gardening Success</a>. As you might guess we touch on a lot of topics and tips including: <ul> <li><a href="http://monarchvr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monarch VR</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cropswapapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CropSwap</a></li> <li><a href="http://timebanks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Banking</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/sustainable-farming/neighborhood-gardens-zm0z14amzsor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homestead Hamlet</a></li> <li><a href="https://repaircafe.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Repair Cafés</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2uf53Uf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandflex</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.almanac.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Almanac.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.epicseeds.net/store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic Seeds </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rareseeds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baker Creek</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seedsavers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seed Savers Exchange</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.groworganic.com/renee-s-garden-spinach-summer-perfection.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renee’s Garden Summer Spinach</a></li> <li><a href="http://theheirloomexpo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Heirloom Expo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seedsavers.org/aunt-mollys-organic-ground-cherry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry</a></li> <li>Keeping tomatoes healthy mid-season</li> <li>Powdery mildew</li> <li>When to harvest tomatoes</li> <li>Extending the growing season for tomatoes</li> <li>Mulch</li> <li>Shade cloth</li> <li>Capillary matting</li> <li>Don’t pull your bolting vegetables!</li> <li>Ollas</li> <li>What to do with zucchini?</li> <li>Growing wheat</li> <li>Hugelkultur</li> <li>When to harvest watermelons</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2tNrSfc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Messina’s squirrel stopper</a></li> <li>Rats!</li> <li><a href="http://www.americasbestgardener.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America’s Best Gardener Competition</a></li> </ul> Christy’s website is <a href="http://gardenerd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GardenNerd</a>. You can also connect with Christy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gardenerd.com?sid=58887c3f308676dca425f77ba2fa4331&amp;ref=s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gardenerd1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. If you want to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. The theme music is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. Additional music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rho/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rho</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/105-garden-nerd-2/105%20GardenNerd2.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

105 GardenNerd’s Tips for Organic Gardening Success

Erin Schanen

  On the podcast this week we talk to garden blogger Erin Schanen, the Impatient Gardener. Erin lives in a small cottage in Southeastern Wisconsin. During the show we discuss some of Erin’s recent blog posts and other subjects including:  Gardening mistakes. Dealing with creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides) and other weeds. Remodeling a cottage. Erin’s day job as editor of Sailing Magazine. You can hear more about Erin’s sailing adventures on Garden Fork Radio episode 421. How to plant a tree. Killing plants. Winter and gardening with climate change. The folly of taking shortcuts with your soil. The importance of testing soil. Where to have soil tested. Deer! Messina’s Deer Stopper. Planting a memorial tree. Sweet peas. Grow lights. A lavender lined path.  Websites: The Impatient Gardener, Impatient Gardener on Facebook and Instagram, @impatientgarden on Twitter. Special thanks to Eric of Garden Fork for introducing me to Erin! If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here. Save Save Save

On the podcast this week we talk to garden blogger Erin Schanen, the Impatient Gardener. Erin lives in a small cottage in Southeastern Wisconsin. During the show we discuss some of Erin’s recent blog posts and other subjects including: <ul> <li>Gardening mistakes.</li> <li>Dealing with <a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2015/03/gardeners-know-thy-enemy-aka-gardening.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides) and other weeds</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/p/cottage.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remodeling a cottage</a>.</li> <li>Erin’s day job as editor of <a href="http://sailingmagazine.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sailing Magazine</a>. You can hear more about Erin’s sailing adventures on <a href="https://twitter.com/impatientgarden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork Radio episode 421</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/05/how-to-plant-tree-new-way.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to plant a tree</a>.</li> <li>Killing plants.</li> <li>Winter and gardening with climate change.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/05/the-folly-of-shortcuts-in-garden.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The folly of taking shortcuts with your soil</a>.</li> <li>The importance of testing soil.</li> <li>Where to have soil tested.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/05/how-to-buy-plants-deer-wont-eat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deer!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Messina-Wildlife-DS-U-016-Stopper-32-Ounce/dp/B001U5O9NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498582645&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=messina+deer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Messina’s Deer Stopper</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/05/how-to-choose-memorial-tree.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planting a memorial tree</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/01/my-sweet-pea-order.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweet peas</a>.</li> <li>Grow lights.</li> <li><a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com/2017/05/a-lavender-lined-path-dreamed-fulfilled.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A lavender lined path</a>.</li> </ul> Websites: <a href="http://www.theimpatientgardener.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Impatient Gardener</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ImpatientGardener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Impatient Gardener on Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/impatientgardener/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/impatientgarden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@impatientgarden on Twitter</a>. Special thanks to Eric of <a href="http://www.gardenfork.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork</a> for introducing me to Erin! If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. The theme music is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/104-erin-the-impatient-gardener/104%20Erin%20the%20Impatient%20Gardener.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Save Save Save

104 Erin Schanen the Impatient Gardener

Elizabeth Fournier

This week on the podcast Kelly and I talk to undertaker, funeral home owner and author of The Green Burial Guidebook Elizabeth Fournier. Elizabeth, known affectionately as the “Green Reaper,” owns and operates Cornerstone Funeral Services in Boring, Oregon (we’re not making that up). She serves on the Advisory Board for the Green Burial Council. You can find her online at the Green Reaper.  During the podcast we discuss:  What is a green burial? The legality of green burial in the United States What’s wrong with a modern funeral? National Home Funeral Alliance Cremation vs. green burial Water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis) Burial at sea Green burial grounds   If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

This week on the podcast Kelly and I talk to undertaker, funeral home owner and author of The Green Burial Guidebook Elizabeth Fournier. Elizabeth, known affectionately as the “Green Reaper,” owns and operates <a href="https://www.cornerstonefuneral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornerstone Funeral Services</a> in Boring, Oregon (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring,_Oregon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">we’re not making that up</a>). She serves on the Advisory Board for the <a href="https://greenburialcouncil.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Burial Council</a>. You can find her online at the <a href="https://www.thegreenreaper.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Reaper</a>.  During the podcast we discuss: <ul> <li>What is a green burial?</li> <li>The legality of green burial in the United States</li> <li>What’s wrong with a modern funeral?</li> <li><a href="https://www.homefuneralalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Home Funeral Alliance</a></li> <li>Cremation vs. green burial</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_hydrolysis_(body_disposal)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis)</a></li> <li>Burial at sea</li> <li><a href="https://www.cornerstonefuneral.com/green-burial-resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green burial grounds </a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/green-reaper/Green%20Reaper.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

125 Green Burials with the Green Reaper Elizabeth Fournier

David Newsom

On the podcast this week Kelly and I talk to David Newsom about his Wild Yards Project. The goal of the Wild Yards Project is “to give you the inspiration and resources to re-wild your yard and to help others around you to do the same. 10,000 Species a Year Lost. 40 Million Acres of Lawn in the US. The New Wilderness Begins at Home.” During the conversation David mentions:  Douglas Tallamy’s book Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants and his talk. Film that features David’s backyard Wild Yards Project on Instagram Lisa Novick interview Essay on the Wild Yards Project website, “A Meadow Grows in West Gloucester“ Wild Yards Map Wild Yards Project newsletter (at bottom of page) Native plants for realtors The Gottlieb Native Garden: A California Love Story LA Natural History Museum Garden @plasticarmy on Instagram  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On the podcast this week Kelly and I talk to David Newsom about his <a href="https://boingboing.net/2018/10/17/new-music-video-for-thom-yorke.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Yards Project</a>. The goal of the Wild Yards Project is “to give you the inspiration and resources to re-wild your yard and to help others around you to do the same. 10,000 Species a Year Lost. 40 Million Acres of Lawn in the US. The New Wilderness Begins at Home.” During the conversation David mentions: <ul> <li>Douglas Tallamy’s book <a href="https://amzn.to/2pWUnWP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbsAAwpP34E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his talk</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeNZlTzJrB0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Film that features David’s backyard</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildyardsproject/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Yards Project on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG7EJkSIz_c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Novick interview</a></li> <li>Essay on the Wild Yards Project website, “<a href="https://www.wildyardsproject.com/inspiration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Meadow Grows in West Gloucester</a>“</li> <li><a href="https://www.wildyardsproject.com/get-wild/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Yards Map</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wildyardsproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Yards Project newsletter</a> (at bottom of page)</li> <li><a href="https://www.wildyardsproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native plants for realtors</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2pXJ7JD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gottlieb Native Garden: A California Love Story</a></li> <li><a href="https://nhm.org/nature/visit/nature-gardens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LA Natural History Museum Garden</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/plasticarmy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@plasticarmy on Instagram</a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/126-yards-gone-wild/126YardsGoneWild.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

126 The Wild Yards Project with David Newsom

Johnny Sanphillippo

On this episode of the root simple podcast I speak with Johnny Sanphillippo about the opportunities and challenges of inhabiting suburbia. Johnny asks some provocative questions in our discussion and on his blog Granola Shotgun. Can we make old communities better? How do we deal with the housing affordability crisis? What does the future hold for suburbia? Johnny describes himself as an amateur architecture buff with a passionate interest in where and how we all live and occupy the landscape, from small rural towns to skyscrapers and everything in between. During the podcast we mention:  The video Johnny shot of us. David Holmgren’s book RetroSuburbia: the downshifter’s guide to a resilient future Buying a house in Cincinnati. Johnny’s house in Sonoma County.  How do you inhabit suburbia? Join the discussion by leaving a voice mail at (213) 537-2591. We’ll play your comments on the next podcast. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On this episode of the root simple podcast I speak with Johnny Sanphillippo about the opportunities and challenges of inhabiting suburbia. Johnny asks some provocative questions in our discussion and on his blog <a href="https://granolashotgun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granola Shotgun</a>. Can we make old communities better? How do we deal with the housing affordability crisis? What does the future hold for suburbia? Johnny describes himself as an amateur architecture buff with a passionate interest in where and how we all live and occupy the landscape, from small rural towns to skyscrapers and everything in between. During the podcast we mention: <ul> <li>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQXIwRTDqgE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video Johnny shot of us</a>.</li> <li>David Holmgren’s book <a href="https://store.holmgren.com.au/product/retrosuburbia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RetroSuburbia: the downshifter’s guide to a resilient future</a></li> <li><a href="https://granolashotgun.com/2016/11/08/lessons-learned/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buying a house in Cincinnati</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://granolashotgun.com/2018/05/08/the-mangiapocalypse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnny’s house in Sonoma County</a>.</li> </ul> How do you inhabit suburbia? Join the discussion by leaving a voice mail at (213) 537-2591. We’ll play your comments on the next podcast. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/johnnie-final-version/Johnnie%20final%20version.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

120 Inhabiting Suburbia with Johnny Sanphillippo

Mia Wasilevich

Our guest this week is chef and forager Mia Wasilevich. Mia is the founder of Transitional Gastronomy and teaches culinary workshops, wild-food identification and food styling. She was a featured consultant on “Master Chef” and “Top Chef.” She is also the author of a brand new book, “Ugly Little Greens: Gourmet Dishes Crafted from Foraged Ingredients.” During the show we discuss:  How she got started cooking. Mia’s new book Ugly Little Greens. Eating invasives. Working with mustard. Elderflower ghee. Nettle aid. Mallow. Currants. Working with acorns. Lambsquarters. Meal planning. Fish sauce. James Townsend and Two Fat Ladies. Mia’s website Transitional Gastronomy. Cottonwood Urban Farm.  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here. Save Save Save

Our guest this week is chef and forager Mia Wasilevich. Mia is the founder of <a href="http://www.transitionalgastronomy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transitional Gastronomy</a> and teaches culinary workshops, wild-food identification and food styling. She was a featured consultant on “Master Chef” and “Top Chef.” She is also the author of a brand new book, “<a href="http://amzn.to/2syLy8E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ugly Little Greens: Gourmet Dishes Crafted from Foraged Ingredients</a>.” During the show we discuss: <ul> <li>How she got started cooking.</li> <li>Mia’s new book Ugly Little Greens.</li> <li>Eating invasives.</li> <li>Working with mustard.</li> <li>Elderflower ghee.</li> <li>Nettle aid.</li> <li>Mallow.</li> <li>Currants.</li> <li>Working with acorns.</li> <li>Lambsquarters.</li> <li>Meal planning.</li> <li>Fish sauce.</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Townsend</a> and Two Fat Ladies.</li> <li>Mia’s website <a href="http://www.transitionalgastronomy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transitional Gastronomy</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://www.cufarm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cottonwood Urban Farm</a>.</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. The theme music is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/104-ugly-little-greens/104%20Ugly%20Little%20Greens.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Save Save Save

103 Ugly Little Greens with Mia Wasilevich

Christy “Garden Nerd” Wilhelmi dropped by the Root Simple compound to talk to Kelly and I about everything from loquats to bees to climate change. You can find her blog posts, podcast, YouTube at Gardenerd.com. She is the author of two books, Gardening for Geeks: DIY Tests, Gadgets, and Techniques That Utilize Microbiology, Mathematics, and Ecology to Exponentially Maximize the Yield of Your Garden and 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success: A Decade of Tricks, Tools, Recipes, and Resources from Gardenerd.com. During the podcast we discuss:  Chip Drop Free Little Library Front yard fruit trees Bee rescues Michael Thiele Celeriac Loofa Jicama Styrian hulless pumpkins Piteba Nut and Seed Oil Expeller Oil press Sow True Seed In Defense of Okra Tomato varieties: stupice, yellow perfection, Azoychka , Tess’s Landrace, Tigerela, Yellow pear, black cherry, Jeune Femme Proper seed storage Squirrel Stopper Loquats Climate Emergency Mobilization Climate Emergency Mobilization Los Angeles  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Christy “Garden Nerd” Wilhelmi dropped by the Root Simple compound to talk to Kelly and I about everything from loquats to bees to climate change. You can find her blog posts, podcast, YouTube at <a href="https://gardenerd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gardenerd.com</a>. She is the author of two books, <a href="https://amzn.to/2sLF6ZY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gardening for Geeks: DIY Tests, Gadgets, and Techniques That Utilize Microbiology, Mathematics, and Ecology to Exponentially Maximize the Yield of Your Garden</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2JmosXP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success: A Decade of Tricks, Tools, Recipes, and Resources from Gardenerd.com</a>. During the podcast we discuss: <ul> <li><a href="https://getchipdrop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chip Drop</a></li> <li><a href="https://gardenerd.com/blog/a-little-free-library/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Little Library</a></li> <li>Front yard fruit trees</li> <li>Bee rescues</li> <li><a href="https://gaiabees.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Thiele</a></li> <li><a href="https://gardenerd.com/blog/harvesting-celeriac-celeriac-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celeriac</a></li> <li>Loofa</li> <li>Jicama</li> <li>Styrian hulless pumpkins</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2M5zqCW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piteba Nut and Seed Oil Expeller Oil press</a></li> <li><a href="https://sowtrueseed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sow True Seed</a></li> <li>In Defense of Okra</li> <li>Tomato varieties: stupice, yellow perfection, Azoychka , Tess’s Landrace, Tigerela, Yellow pear, black cherry, Jeune Femme</li> <li>Proper seed storage</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2JmqCXr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squirrel Stopper</a></li> <li>Loquats</li> <li><a href="https://www.theclimatemobilization.org/climate-emergency-resolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Climate Emergency Mobilization</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theclimatemobilization.org/blog/la-votes-to-explore-climate-emergency-mobilization-department" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Climate Emergency Mobilization Los Angeles</a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/119christy/119christy.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

119 A Chat With the Gardenerd

Will of the Weekend Homestead returns to the Root Simple podcast to talk about how to get into beekeeping without busting the bank, fireworks, rigging up a simple solar power system and extending your wi-fi. During the podcast we discuss:  Inexpensive beekeeping. Fireworks. Will’s small solar system. Will on the Garden Fork Podcast discussing his solar power system along with part recommendations. Kill-a-Watt. Cooking with a Sous Vide machine. Broadband-Hamnet. Pringle Can Wi-Fi antenna.  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Will of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/G0TFIREW0RKS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekend Homestead</a> returns to the Root Simple podcast to talk about how to get into beekeeping without busting the bank, fireworks, rigging up a simple solar power system and extending your wi-fi. During the podcast we discuss: <ul> <li>Inexpensive beekeeping.</li> <li>Fireworks.</li> <li>Will’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0gud4TyIN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">small solar system</a>.</li> <li>Will on the <a href="https://www.gardenfork.tv/how-to-install-a-simple-solar-panel-system-gf-radio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Fork Podcast discussing his solar power system along with part recommendations</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IN5loR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kill-a-Watt</a>.</li> <li>Cooking with a Sous Vide machine.</li> <li><a href="http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broadband-Hamnet</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pringle Can Wi-Fi antenna</a>.</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/122willonbeessolarandmore/122willonbeessolarandmore.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

121 Beekeeping, Fireworks, Solar Power and Extending Wi-Fi with Will of the Weekend Homestead

Renee Garner

Image: Renee Garner.  There’s a struggle in cities, around the world, to make streets safer for everyone, especially our children and elders. One hundred years of car-centric planning has created cities and suburbs that are ugly and dangerous. Renee Garner is fighting a plan to turn the road in front of her home in Matthews, North Carolina into what would be, in effect, a multi-lane freeway. During our conversation we talk about her activism and what happened when a local reporter uncovered a trove of mean spirited text messages about her from the (now former) mayor. In addition to her efforts to stop the John Street widening project, Renee is an artist, illustrator and avid permaculturalist. You can find Renee’s website at renee-garner.com. Check out her amazing illustrations here. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Image: Renee Garner. There’s a struggle in cities, around the world, to make streets safer for everyone, especially our children and elders. One hundred years of car-centric planning has created cities and suburbs that are ugly and dangerous. Renee Garner is fighting a <a href="https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/east-john-old-monroe/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">plan</a> to turn the road in front of her home in Matthews, North Carolina into what would be, in effect, a multi-lane freeway. During our conversation we talk about her activism and what happened when a local reporter uncovered a trove of mean spirited text messages about her from the (now former) mayor. In addition to her efforts to stop the John Street widening project, Renee is an artist, illustrator and avid permaculturalist. You can find Renee’s website at <a href="http://www.renee-garner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">renee-garner.com</a>. Check out her amazing illustrations <a href="http://www.renee-garner.com/illustration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/streetwidening/streetwidening.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

122 Artist, Gardener and Activist Renee Garner

 On the podcast this week is a recording of a talk I gave to the Long Beach Beekeepers on Sunday August 5th 2018. Several times you’ll hear me refer to the “Backwards Beekeepers.” The Backwards Beekeepers were a group in Los Angeles that promoted a radical style of natural beekeeping. The group’s mentor was Kirk Anderson who you can hear on episode 40 of this podcast. I’d like to thank the Long Beach Beekeepers for inviting me to speak. Unfortunately, I had to cut out the question and answer session because of poor recording quality but I’d like to encourage any of you in the Long Beach area to attend one of their meetings. It’s a great group. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

<center></center> On the podcast this week is a recording of a talk I gave to the <a href="https://longbeachbeekeepers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Beach Beekeepers</a> on Sunday August 5th 2018. Several times you’ll hear me refer to the “Backwards Beekeepers.” The Backwards Beekeepers were a group in Los Angeles that promoted a radical style of natural beekeeping. The group’s mentor was Kirk Anderson who you can hear on <a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2015/03/040-natural-beekeeper-kirk-anderson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 40 of this podcast</a>. I’d like to thank the Long Beach Beekeepers for inviting me to speak. Unfortunately, I had to cut out the question and answer session because of poor recording quality but I’d like to encourage any of you in the Long Beach area to attend one of their meetings. It’s a great group. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/123-bee-talk/123%20Bee%20Talk.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

123 Beekeeping Mistakes I Have Made

 Our guest on this episode of the podcast is EagleSong Gardener. From her bio: EagleSong is human being, green witch, herbalist and crofter dedicated to deep transformation on an individual and planetary scale. She tends the Spiral Garden at the Pacific Wise Woman Center in Monroe, WA and inspires the Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference on Vashon Island, each fall. During the podcast we discuss:  EagleSong’s approach to teaching herbalism The bustle in the hedgerow Hawthorne trees Developing a relationship with the plant world Chores! Time for Thyme Miner’s lettuce Aronia berry How to make dandelion wine Women’s Herb Conference (September 20-22, 2019) Gender roles  You can find EagleSong’s website and blog at www.eaglesong-gardener.com. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

Our guest on this episode of the podcast is <a href="https://www.eaglesong-gardener.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EagleSong Gardener</a>. From her bio: EagleSong is human being, green witch, herbalist and crofter dedicated to deep transformation on an individual and planetary scale. She tends the Spiral Garden at the Pacific Wise Woman Center in Monroe, WA and inspires the <a href="https://www.pacificwomensherbalconference.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference</a> on Vashon Island, each fall. During the podcast we discuss: <ul> <li>EagleSong’s approach to teaching herbalism</li> <li>The bustle in the hedgerow</li> <li>Hawthorne trees</li> <li>Developing a relationship with the plant world</li> <li>Chores!</li> <li>Time for Thyme</li> <li>Miner’s lettuce</li> <li>Aronia berry</li> <li><a href="https://www.eaglesong-gardener.com/single-post/2019/04/01/Dandelion-Wine-Tonic-Elixer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to make dandelion wine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pacificwomensherbalconference.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women’s Herb Conference (September 20-22, 2019)</a></li> <li>Gender roles</li> </ul> You can find EagleSong’s website and blog at <a href="https://www.eaglesong-gardener.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eaglesong-gardener.com</a>. If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/129-eagle-song/129%20EagleSong.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

129 The Garden Is the Teacher: a Conversation With EagleSong

Adam Brock

When I wrote a post lamenting the difficulties of forming and sustaining groups I got an email from Adam Brock, author of Change Here Now, a book which uses architect Christopher Alexander idea of a “pattern language” to find solutions to the many challenges in front of us. A large section of the book develops a pattern language for what Adam calls, “nurtured networks.” From his bio: Adam Brock is a Denver-based facilitator, entrepreneur and designer. His work lies at the intersection of urban agriculture, sustainable business, and social change. He is a certified permaculture designer and a co-chair of Denver’s Sustainable Food Policy Council. Adam currently serves as Director of Social Enterprise at Joining Vision and Action, Denver’s premier consulting firm for social change organizations. Adam’s website is AdamBrock.me. During the podcast Adam mentions:  The GrowHaus A Pattern Language by architect Christopher Alexander Nurtured networks: setting goals, rules and leadership strategies Skilled facilitation Nemawashi “Forming, norming, storming and performing” Heirloom currencies Nextdoor Creating nurtured networks online Denver Permaculture Guild Human Polycultures  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

When I wrote a post lamenting the <a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2018/08/on-the-possibilities-and-problems-of-groups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">difficulties of forming and sustaining groups</a> I got an email from Adam Brock, author of <a href="https://adambrock.me/change-here-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Change Here Now</a>, a book which uses architect Christopher Alexander idea of a “pattern language” to find solutions to the many challenges in front of us. A large section of the book develops a pattern language for what Adam calls, “nurtured networks.” From his bio: Adam Brock is a Denver-based facilitator, entrepreneur and designer. His work lies at the intersection of urban agriculture, sustainable business, and social change. He is a certified permaculture designer and a co-chair of <a href="http://www.denversfpc.com/#purpose-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denver’s Sustainable Food Policy Council</a>. Adam currently serves as Director of Social Enterprise at <a href="https://joiningvisionandaction.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joining Vision and Action</a>, Denver’s premier consulting firm for social change organizations. Adam’s website is <a href="https://adambrock.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdamBrock.me</a>. During the podcast Adam mentions: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thegrowhaus.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The GrowHaus</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Pattern Language by architect Christopher Alexander</a></li> <li>Nurtured networks: setting goals, rules and leadership strategies</li> <li>Skilled facilitation</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemawashi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nemawashi</a></li> <li>“Forming, norming, storming and performing”</li> <li>Heirloom currencies</li> <li><a href="https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nextdoor</a></li> <li>Creating nurtured networks online</li> <li><a href="https://www.denverpermacultureguild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denver Permaculture Guild</a></li> <li>Human Polycultures</li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/124-adam-brock/124%20adam%20brock.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

124 Adam Brock on Forming Nurtured Networks

Mark Kowalewski

This podcast conversation with Fr. Mark Kowalewski, dean of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Los Angeles, needs a longer introduction than usual because it might, at first, seem off-topic. But I think it’s safe to say that within the DNA of the urban homesteading, permaculture and ecological movements is a concern with how the world might end and the possibility of either hastening, postponing or avoiding the collapse of human civilization. Then there’s the fact that a significant portion of U.S. government officials believe in some form of a “rapture.” Of course there are many divergent opinions on the nature of this end, everything from climate change, to energy depletion, to nuclear war to more fringy ideas such as near term extinction. I’ve always been interested in the stories that our cultures tell about the end of the world and what those stories say about present realities. Behind, on one end, the grim future of Mad Max, to another extreme, the techno optimist Mars colony fantasies of Silicon Valley executives is a ghost that haunts our imaginations about the end of things. That ghost, at least in the West, is John of Patmos and his hallucinatory book of Revelation. Fr. Mark Kowalewski I think it’s unfortunately too rare in our culture these days to consider the theological underpinning of the stories we tell. In this conversation Fr. Mark discusses everything from mainstream, orthodox views of apocalyptic literature to fundamentalist and evangelical notions of a “rapture.” We conclude with what these stories tell about our relationship to creation and to human culture. During the podcast Fr. Mark references:  John Nelson Darby Scofield Reference Bible The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America by Matthew Barrett Gross and Mel Gilles St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral Podcast  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

This podcast conversation with Fr. Mark Kowalewski, dean of <a href="https://www.stjohnsla.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral</a> in Los Angeles, needs a longer introduction than usual because it might, at first, seem off-topic. But I think it’s safe to say that within the DNA of the urban homesteading, permaculture and ecological movements is a concern with how the world might end and the possibility of either hastening, postponing or avoiding the collapse of human civilization. Then there’s the fact that a significant portion of U.S. government officials believe in some form of a “rapture.” Of course there are many divergent opinions on the nature of this end, everything from climate change, to energy depletion, to nuclear war to more fringy ideas such as near term extinction. I’ve always been interested in the stories that our cultures tell about the end of the world and what those stories say about present realities. Behind, on one end, the grim future of Mad Max, to another extreme, the techno optimist Mars colony fantasies of Silicon Valley executives is a ghost that haunts our imaginations about the end of things. That ghost, at least in the West, is John of Patmos and his hallucinatory book of Revelation. Fr. Mark Kowalewski <center></center>I think it’s unfortunately too rare in our culture these days to consider the theological underpinning of the stories we tell. In this conversation Fr. Mark discusses everything from mainstream, orthodox views of apocalyptic literature to fundamentalist and evangelical notions of a “rapture.” We conclude with what these stories tell about our relationship to creation and to human culture. During the podcast Fr. Mark references: <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nelson_Darby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Nelson Darby</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scofield_Reference_Bible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scofield Reference Bible</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2QUkJo0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America</a> by Matthew Barrett Gross and Mel Gilles</li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/st-johns-episcopal-cathedral-podcast/id1183951881?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral Podcast</a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-podcast/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store</a> and on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/127-apocalypse-now/127%20Apocalypse%20Now.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

127 Apocalypse Now with Father Mark Kowalewski

On this week’s episode of the podcast Eric Rochow of Garden Fork returns to talk about the struggle of owning an old house, raising queen bees and the over harvesting of ramps. During the show Eric mentions:  His live question and answer session Will of the Weekend Homestead New York City water tower video Raising queen bees Better Bee Pacific Ready Cut catalog New York Times article on the over harvesting of ramps Growing your own ramps Eric’s cornpone disaster  If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to rootsimple@gmail.com. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. Closing theme music by Dr. Frankenstein. A downloadable version of this podcast is here.

On this week’s episode of the podcast Eric Rochow of Garden Fork returns to talk about the struggle of owning an old house, raising queen bees and the over harvesting of ramps. During the show Eric mentions: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQZs5OA6Y2E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">His live question and answer session</a></li> <li>Will of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/G0TFIREW0RKS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekend Homestead</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_9RLbRZJr0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York City water tower video</a></li> <li>Raising queen bees</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterbee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Bee</a></li> <li><a href="https://rootsimple.wpengine.com/2017/08/the-kit-houses-of-the-pacific-ready-cut-home-company/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Ready Cut catalog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/dining/20forage.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times article on the over harvesting of ramps</a></li> <li>Growing your own ramps</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn8EBHroxPc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric’s cornpone disaster</a></li> </ul> If you’d like to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to <a href="mailto:rootsimple@gmail.com">rootsimple@gmail.com</a>. You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/root-simple-videos/id579023147?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erik-knutzen/root-simple-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Stitcher</a>. Closing theme music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dr_Frankenstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Frankenstein</a>. A downloadable version of this podcast is <a href="https://archive.org/download/118-eric-on-old-houses/118%20Eric%20on%20Old%20Houses.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

118 Eric of Garden Fork on Old Houses, Queen Bees and Ramps

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