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Episode 159 Agriculture is a Space Holder

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In 1989, a small non-profit started in Utah that had a purpose to empower all ages by learning how to garden! After sowing for 30 years, this program is called Wasatch Community Gardens.

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Episode 159 we were joined by executive director of Wasatch Community Gardens, Ashley Patterson. 30 years later there are 16 gardens throughout Salt Lake County serving kids and adults! WCG has developed relationships with the local parks departments so many of these can be possible. Speaking with Ashley, we learned what the “why” is of many people that come to garden with the community program. Nostalgia, having a hobby, holding space, and therapy are just a few of the reasons that someone is paying for a garden plot. These garden plots are $25-$50 a year and come with responsibilities and 6 hours of obligated volunteering. Who wouldn’t want to be an irrigation steward! Also, weeding, harvesting, etc. are part of those garden jobs. Ashley told us that these plots are a great way to see all types of techniques of growing! However, beware of farm wars!

*Listen below to hear what the craziest thing they’ve seen anyone grow!*

There are 7 different areas that Wasatch Community Gardens functions; Americorp, youth garden, seed education, school and community gardens, the relationships with the parks for produce, and giving. During the year the kids education program provides an educational space, teaches growing, and then offers a kitchen space to use the fruit/vegetables that have been grown to create a meal! Also, if you are wondering what grows best in Utah… Ashley says mint!

You can follow Wasatch Community Gardens on their Facebook page, Twitter, and their Instagram . Sign up for their newsletter which updates about local events such as the Urban Farm Tour, Bee Fest, and annual plant sale, workshops, and growing! Stay tuned for information on their 30th birthday party this October 24th, Out of Our Gourds at the Union Event Center!

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Music By: Folk Hogan. Bootleggers Dance.

Episode 94 A Patchy-Tan Irishman in Utah

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Once upon a time we joked that “all roads lead to Peter.” It is really true now! It’s officially been a year since we started talking about our favorite patchy-tan Irish man, host of The Sod Show, Peter Donegan. *And by patchy-tan we mean an American farmers tan*

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s day than inviting a real-life Irish dude on The New Utah Podcast? Peter is the creative director/laborer/etc. of Donegan Landscaping and host of one of Ireland’s top podcasts, The Sod Show. Peter has had a dirty soul *see what we did there, dirt… get it* since he was just a wee lad. Cultivating his love for gardening and for plants since he was just a small child, Peter has become a world renowned landscaper that is in high demand. We learned from Peter how St. Patrick’s is celebrated in Ireland vs. here in Utah! Peter talked to us about his time here in Utah last year. Peter might be gardening and landscaping in Ireland, but plants are relevant everywhere. Peter’s advice now that spring is upon us, is be willing to fail in your gardens. That is how you will learn.

 

We gave Peter a “one thing in Utah he would tell people to do,” months ago but we will get his new one posted soon! In the mean time, you can follow Peter and The Sod Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and subscribe to his podcast! Peter will also be joining KRCL locally for some guest spots. He is an absolute legend!

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Music: Bootleggers Dance by local Utah Band Folk Hogan