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540: Brad Lancaster on Planting the Rain.

540: Brad Lancaster on Planting the Rain.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


540: Brad Lancaster on Planting the Rain.

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Teaching about the personal and community benefits of harvesting rainwater. In This Podcast: Returning guest, Brad Lancaster, recently taught us about Harvesting the Rain and is back to teach about Planting the Rain. If you've ever considered capturing rainwater directly in your landscape, this episode will teach you about rainwater planting methods and strategies, how captured water impacts thermoregulation, and water as a lubricant for exchange. Get inspired by a village in India that changed their water planting culture and learn how to create healthier soil. Don’t miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Brad  runs a successful permaculture consulting, design, and education business in Tucson, Arizona. He is focused on integrated and sustainable approaches to landscape design, planning, and living. Growing up in a dryland environment, water harvesting has long been one of his specialties and a true passion. He is the author of the permaculture bible for water harvesting:  Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volumes I & II  and he has just released new full color revised and expanded editions of both. Visit www.urbanfarm.org/plantrain for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! 540: Brad Lancaster on Planting the Rain.
Released:
May 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!