Sprout Out Loud

I don’t know about you, but I get the urge to buy everything I see in garden nurseries and browsing through seed catalogues. It’s easy to get carried away with your food growing dreams as the season begins. How do you decide what to grow? This can be hard! So, this episode is quick and full of questions to ask yourself when you are trying to determine what veggies you are going to grow this year.

Do you have a plan for the growing season? Will you be making one? You should! This episode dives into tips to help you stay organized and create a plan of action to follow throughout the season.

Plants and flowers are dying back. Leaves are starting to fall... EVERYWHERE. In this episode I talk about prepping our gardens for the cold season, cleaning up our yards and garden tools, and planning for next year.

This pandemic can be teaching us that growing our own food will empower us, keep us productive, and fed in times of uncertainty. We are dependant on global food chains and supermarkets. We can gain that connection back with our food by knowing where it was grown and how!Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Be sure to check out the show notes at www.sproutoutloud.cawww.facebook.com/sproutoutloudpodcast

A Happy Gardener isn’t just a saying. It’s a scientifically proven fact that gardeners are happier when they get their hands dirty. So this episode we talk about the benefits of playing in the soil and why its actually good for our health.

Creating intentions and habits can support you in accomplishing your goals. We explore what intentions and goals are and how they can work together.

Vermicomposting aka Worm composting is a great way to get rid of your kitchen food wastes and turn it into rich nutritious fertilizer for your plants or garden!

Mushrooms are magical aren't they? I'm not referring to 'magic mushrooms'. I mean their role in the environment and to our health. This episode I have a conversation with my permaculture teacher Bo Del Valle Garcia, who introduced me to this world of mushrooms. They explain their journey with mushrooms and how they cultivate and use them in their life as well as for others.Check out the show notes at https://sproutoutloud.ca

Alternate Nostril Breathing. An easy breath practice to calm your mind and be present. It's one of my favourites, so, I wanted to share it to those looking to start their own practice or want to try a new technique.For links and references visit - sproutoutloud.ca

Plant based milk beverages are on the rise! While the dairy industry claims to be reducing their carbon footprint and continue to market the need for milk as part of our daily diet. This episode we take a look at how dairy and plant based milks effect the environment and how healthy they really are for us.Check out the show notes at https://sproutoutloud.ca

Mulching is a great, natural solution to suppressing weeds from our garden.Resources and links at sproutoutloud.ca

Overview of Canada's New Food Guide release earlier this year. Tips and food ideas on eating healthier and being mindful of your eating habits.Resources and links at sproutoutloud.ca

What is mindfulness? Alayna Fender and I have a conversation about what mindfulness is and isn't, along with how you can add this practice into your daily routine.

Introduction to Permaculture and how to get started. Helping you find local workshops, courses and information.Subscribe and Leave a Review on Itunes!www.sproutoutloud.caFollow Me@frickster

An introduction to myself and my motivation to start this podcast.