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Five Questions w/ Jeff Quattrone, New Jersey tomatoes and a seed story

Five Questions w/ Jeff Quattrone, New Jersey tomatoes and a seed story

FromSeeds & Weeds Podcast


Five Questions w/ Jeff Quattrone, New Jersey tomatoes and a seed story

FromSeeds & Weeds Podcast

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jeff Quattrone tells us why he loves those jersey tomatoes and I share the story of Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter!Today we’re sitting down with Jeff Quattrone to ask him 5 questions. Jeff is an artist and heirloom seed activist from New Jersey. His work has helped revive six varieties of New Jersey bred tomatoes that were once considered functionally extinct. Jeff talks about his seed revival work, his art and a new book project that he’s been working on!I also share what’s growing here at Small House Farm. Even though its winter in Michigan right now, there’s plenty of gardening to be done! In this episode I offer some tips on how to care for our indoor plants- particularly rosemary, which is one of my favorite herbs! We wrap the episode with the story of Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter Tomato, a classic heirloom variety from West Virginia. Not only is this a delicious tomato, but this story shows how tomato breeding is something accessible to everyone. We can all grow great tomatoes when we select and save seeds from our own gardens! Check out the celery soda recipe on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmLearn more about Jeff’s work: www.libraryseedbank.info and www.iconicjerseytomatoes.comConnect with us!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmYou can support our podcast by joining our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmwww.seedsandweedspodcast.com EZ Swap PotsGet in touch with your roots with this revolutionary line of easily transplantable fabric pots and reusable basket inserts. Handmade in Wisconsin, EZ Swap Pots make transplanting super EZ! With their stylish modern design, and long lasting heavy duty construction, your EZ Swap Pots can be reused for multiple gardening seasons. Your 'Swapportunity' awaits with EZ Swap Pots.. Available at EZSwapPots.com The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company / rareseeds.com,  America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world. Join us this September 12th through 14th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California, for The National Heirloom Expo. Find out more at theheirloomexpo.com.Support the show
Released:
Jan 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A new podcast from Small House Farm celebrating plants and the people that love them with short, 15-20 minute episodes featuring gardeners, herbalists, farmers, and other groovy plant people! www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm