Summary: Housekeeping:<br> <br> * I am in North Carolina right now, so you get a throwback episode.<br> * If you don’t know where to start in prepping, check out my resource page at theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted.<br> * Speaking of getting started, I think I will be doing a “back to basics” series soon.<br> * Don’t forget to give me a review at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/itunes">theprepperpodcast.com/itunes</a> and you could win a consulting call with me. (You must email me with subject: Podcast Review so I can contact you… This includes any past or new reviews if you want to be able to win.)<br> <br> * MLRiggle was the last winner, will you be next?<br> <br> <br> <br> News in 2 Minutes with J. Bradbury of PreparePDX.com<br> Topic:<br> Subject:<br> Small Gardening Lessons and Resources<br> <br> <br> Interviewee:<br> J Bradbury<br> Introduction:<br> <br> * Background: Life long interest in disasters.<br> * B.S. in Psychology with minor in Civic Leadership<br> * Vet. in Coast Guard 2000-2004<br> * Volunteered for two Emergency Managers<br> * past CERT member<br> * Numerous FEMA certificates (ICS 100-400) plus 20 more<br> * preparePDX.com<br> <br> Questions:<br> <br> * PDX?<br> * What have you done to improve your gardening skills?<br> * I don’t have the room to garden, what can i do?<br> <br> * Neighbor/friend/family<br> * contract?<br> <br> <br> * What plants have you had success with, which have been a struggle?<br> <br> * what plants<br> * when planted<br> <br> <br> * What do you think you should do differently going forward?<br> * What do see as the future for gardening?<br> <br> * Permaculture<br> * Local Farming<br> * Farmers Market<br> * Community Garden<br> <br> <br> <br> * What would you say is the easiest, most actionable way for people to get started?<br> <br> * easy plants: herbs, lettuce, or what grows easy in your area<br> * space at work?<br> * volunteer at local farm<br> <br> <br> * Is it too late for people to start coming up on the end of May?<br> * If it is, what would you recommend for them to do until they can start?<br> <br> Additional Resources:<br> <br> * What are some sources on Youtube you turn to?<br> <br> * Larry Hall: Small Garden Techniques: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/larrylhall/playlists">https://www.youtube.com/user/larrylhall/playlists</a><br> * John from Growing your Greens: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBuE20QUirU2qWzBRKCCx_gmpt3xXOj5">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBuE20QUirU2qWzBRKCCx_gmpt3xXOj5</a><br> <br> <br> * To meet people: <a href="http://www.meetup.com">www.meetup.com</a><br> <br> * discuss my local group I started.<br> <br> <br> <br> How can people connect with you?<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.preparepdx.com">www.preparepdx.com</a><br> * Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ppreparepdx">https://twitter.com/ppreparepdx</a><br> * Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/PreparePDX/228271267208887">https://www.facebook.com/pages/PreparePDX/228271267208887</a><br> * Google Plus: <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108542576024621429618/108542576024621429618/posts">https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108542576024621429618/108542576024621429618/posts</a><br> * Mail: <a href="mailto:preparepdx@gmail.com">preparepdx@gmail.com</a><br> <br>
