The Urban Farm

Tune In to the Urban Farm Podcast 🎧🌱

Nearly 1,000 episodes of conversations, stories, and practical wisdom to help you grow more food and live more sustainably.

From composting and fruit trees to soil health, chickens, seed saving, water harvesting, and urban homesteading, the Urban Farm Podcast brings together voices from experienced growers, teachers, and changemakers from around the world.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been gardening for years, there’s always something new to learn.

Start listening and grow along with us. 🌱
UrbanFarm.org/podcast

On the Urban Farm Podcast episode #986, we dive deep into "Feeding Dogs Smarter" with Ryan Cole, the founder of Lineage Premier and creator of Pawtrition.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed looking at the back of a commercial dog food bag or wondered if there's a better way to fuel your four-legged best friend, this episode is a must-listen. Ryan breaks down the hidden realities of highly processed kibble, shares his personal journey of healing a rescue pit bull through raw food, and introduces how personalized, bioavailable nutrition can drastically improve your dog's longevity and vitality.

Listen Now at urbanfarm.org/podcast

Join Us for a Mesquite Chat & Q&A 🌿
TOMORROW Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm AZ Time

Join Don Titmus, Peggy Sue Creekmore, and Greg Peterson for a live online discussion as we prepare for our local Mesquite Pod Milling Event coming in late June.

We’ll be answering your questions about:
• When and how to harvest mesquite pods
• What to avoid during collection
• How to prepare pods for community milling
• Proper storage tips before milling
• Where and how milling works

Plus, we’ll share a few fun mesquite recipes to help you get started.
Whether you’re new to mesquite harvesting or getting ready for milling season, this is a great chance to learn and connect with the community.

https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/mesquite-qa-2026/

Do you always miss our online seed classes? Now you can watch them when the time is right for you.

Seed saving is one of the most powerful skills a gardener can learn — and it’s easier than you might think.

With Seed Up On Demand, you can watch 8 short classes that teach simple, practical seed-saving techniques you can use right in your own garden.

You’ll learn how to:
🌱 Save seeds from your favorite plants
🌱 Store seeds so they stay viable
🌱 Choose varieties that thrive in your climate
🌱 Grow stronger, more resilient gardens

Whether you’re brand new to gardening or already growing your own food, these lessons will help you build skills that last a lifetime.

Best of all — it’s completely free.
Watch anytime and start growing more resilient gardens.

🔗 bit.ly/seed-up-free

Join Us for a Mesquite Chat & Q&A 🌿
Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm AZ Time

Join Don Titmus, Peggy Sue Creekmore, and Greg Peterson for a live online discussion as we prepare for our local Mesquite Pod Milling Event coming in late June.

We’ll be answering your questions about:
• When and how to harvest mesquite pods
• What to avoid during collection
• How to prepare pods for community milling
• Proper storage tips before milling
• Where and how milling works

Plus, we’ll share a few fun mesquite recipes to help you get started.
Whether you’re new to mesquite harvesting or getting ready for milling season, this is a great chance to learn and connect with the community.

https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/mesquite-qa-2026/

Get personalized support for your garden, fruit trees, or property — without the cost of an on-site visit.
Come prepared with your top priorities and Greg will help you work through them with decades of real-world experience.

Get specialized guidance on Permaculture, Garden Planning, Fruit Trees, Watering, Fertilization, pruning and more!

$120-$150
Learn more at : https://www.urbanfarm.org/consult-scheduling/

🌱 Seed Chat: Who Owns the Seeds?
The global rules for seed ownership affect everything from international trade to your own backyard. This month, we’re breaking down the UN’s ITPGRFA treaty and what it means for the future of food.

Join Bill McDorman for a LIVE Q&A:

The Topic: Global frameworks vs. local seed saving.

The Goal: Learn to grow a resilient garden and navigate the "global rulebook."

The Time: May 19 @ 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET.

Register to join the conversation and become a seed-saving superhero.
https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/seed-saving-chat/

New Episode of the Urban Farm Podcast #983: Building Community Through Garden Exchange Stands with DePhane Weaver 🌱

What starts as sharing seeds and plants with neighbors can grow into something much bigger. In this episode, Greg Peterson sits down with DePhane Weaver, founder of Garden Exchange Stands, to talk about building stronger communities through local food sharing, neighborhood connection, and garden generosity.

From seed swaps and pollinator support to food sovereignty and resilience, this conversation is a reminder that gardening is about more than what we grow — it’s about who we grow with.

Listen in and get inspired to plant something meaningful in your own community.
https://www.urbanfarm.org/blog/podcast/

💧 Unlock Pro-Level Irrigation: Introduction to Drip Tape

Stop struggling with inconsistent watering! Join Greg Peterson and Janis Norton for a FREE class on using drip tape—the same super-efficient system professional farmers use to keep crops thriving.

🗓 NEW DATE: Saturday, May 30th
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM Arizona/Pacific
(12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET)

What you’ll learn:
✅ How to set up and customize systems for your specific garden size.
✅ Easy step-by-step installation and simple repair techniques.
✅ How drip tape can solve major watering challenges (like high-clay soil!).

Plus, we’ll have exclusive drip tape specials and supplies available through our General Store!

🔗 Sign up here: https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/intro-to-drip-tape-fb-may-30-2026/

Efficiently water your garden - May 30, 2026 An informative class to help you create an easy-to-install, professional farmer style watering system for your gardens and backyard orchards. Q&A period available.

💧 Unlock Pro-Level Irrigation: Introduction to Drip Tape

Stop struggling with inconsistent watering! Join Greg Peterson and Janis Norton for a FREE class on using drip tape—the same super-efficient system professional farmers use to keep crops thriving.

🗓 NEW DATE: Saturday, May 30th
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM Arizona/Pacific
(12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET)

What you’ll learn:
✅ How to set up and customize systems for your specific garden size.
✅ Easy step-by-step installation and simple repair techniques.
✅ How drip tape can solve major watering challenges (like high-clay soil!).

Plus, we’ll have exclusive drip tape specials and supplies available through our General Store!

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.urbanfarm.org/event/may-2026/

🌱 Monthly Seed Saving Class + Live Q&A (FREE)
with Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson

Have seed questions? Bring them.
Every third Tuesday of the month, join us live online to learn how to save, store, and steward seeds so your garden becomes more resilient, adaptable, and truly tailored to your yard.

🕓 Time:
• 4pm Pacific
• 5pm Mountain
• 6pm Central
• 7pm Eastern
• Arizona: 4pm (summer) / 5pm (winter)

🌾 What to expect:
• Monthly seed saving & food growing topics
• Live Q&A — ask Bill your toughest seed questions
• Practical skills you can use right away
• Ongoing reminders and topic updates when you sign up

🎟️ Free to attend
👉 Sign up at SeedChat.org
📅 View current & upcoming topics at UrbanFarmEvents.com

Know someone who wants to save seed? Send them to SeedChat.org 🌱