November 5, 2024

VIDEO: Interview with Farm Interns, Irene and Julia: Episode 110 (8/24/21)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xfba7-10c16da In the episode Anais interviews Occidental College interns Irene and Julia.  They talk about their summer farm internship experience, building a 50 ft hugel and more! Have a question?  Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 109: Interview with Tristan Lahoz (8/03/21)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5zquc-10a6147 In this episode Anais chats with new farm intern, Tristan Lahoz.  Tristan shares how he went from the fashion industry to growing his own food and helping out at the homestead. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 108: Getting to Know Anais Dervaes (7/22/21)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-sefcc-10973a6 Anais the host of the Urban Homestead Podcast gets interviewed by farm intern Sanjay.  In this topsy-turvy, light hearted episode you’ll learn a few personal and fun tidbits about this second generation homesteader.  About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 107: Growing Soil + Water Wise (5/04/21)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-s5db8-1029a2e In this episode Anais interviews, farm intern and soil steward, Sanjay Gupta.  Sanjay shares tips on passive composting, drip irrigation installation and regenerative practices for optimizing healthy soil. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 105: Growing the Future (2/22/21)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bjjxs-fb992c Anais and Justin share what’s growing on at their little homestead in the city.  Farmer Justin discusses the upcoming spring planting and how unseasonably dry the weather’s been this winter.  Anais has been busy with growing the online presence with the launch of their non-profit website www.urbanhomesteadinstitute.org and  new CSA farm box site…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 97: Interview with Nancy & Phil Halpin

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-frwb6-e991c5 In this episode Anais interviews Nancy & Phil Halpin.  They share their musical journey and fond memories of the Homestead Hootenanny’s.   The Homestead Hootenannies happened every Sunday from 2010-2016.  The hootenannies were magical evenings bringing the community together to create music and lift their voices in song. In 2016-2017 tragedy struck the homestead…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 96: Interview with Justin Dervaes – Summer Garden Updates

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zbp99-e6978a In this episode Anais chats with head farmer, Justin Dervaes about what’s been ‘Growing On’ in the summer garden.  Justin share’s some insights on what grew well, what didn’t grow well and some of the challenges he is facing with the summer growing season.   Have a gardening question for Justin?  Send us an…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 92: Boosting Mental & Emotional Health with Christina Chan

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9pefh-de773c In this episode Anais chats with herbalist, Christina Chan on how one can take proactive steps to boost mental and emotional health during times of crisis. Christina Chan has completed her First Year Apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Education in Malibu, CA. She is a holistic healer specializing in herbs, massage,…

VIDEO: Urban Homestead Radio Episode 91: Interview & Music with Mara Kaye & Tim McNalley

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z35hs-de7657 “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”― Kahlil Gibran In this episode Anais chats with newly transplanted roots singer Mara Kaye. She and her partner and guitarist, Tim McNalley share musical memories and tunes from the soul. “MARA KAYE IS THAT RARE CROSS-SPECIES…