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Urban Homestead Radio Episode 84: Fall Update with Justin Dervaes

January 23, 2020·31 min·3 clips

The Urban Homestead returns after months to share fall garden updates and sustainable living tips.

The episode begins with a welcome back message after several months, setting the stage for a fall update on homestead happenings. Host Justin Dervaes joins to give a state of the garden report, starting with a recap of the summer growing season. He mentions a surprisingly good tomato harvest, specifically artisan tomatoes, which yielded 20-30 pints per week for back-to-back years. However, a heat wave reaching 99 degrees and an invasion of spider mites eventually finished off the tomato plants. Justin expresses satisfaction with the tomatoes' longevity despite imperfections. The discussion then shifts to other crops, with late summer pole beans performing well but cucumbers failing. The episode touches on weather impacts and seasonal variability in gardening. It maintains a conversational interview format between the host and Justin, focusing on practical updates rather than deep narratives. Recurring themes include resilience in urban farming, dealing with pests and climate, and the realities of crop success and failure. Key moments include specific yield numbers, pest challenges, and comparisons between different plant types. The tone is educational and interview-based, providing listeners with firsthand insights from an active homesteader. The episode serves as a seasonal check-in, offering tangible examples from the garden to inspire and inform urban agriculturists.

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