UCP Episode 042: City Farmers Nursery – An Urbanite’s Source for Inspiration and Assistance

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jen Pitino

City Farmers Nursery – photo courtesy Bill Tall

What separates the average from the extraordinary? Perhaps you think it depends on the context or subject matter that is being considered. I disagree. In all things and all people the extraordinary distinguish themselves by seeing what can be – not just what is. Moreover, the extraordinary have confidence in their own judgment and the strength to follow their convictions, regardless of what may be the norm.

City Farmers Nursery, nestled in the urban San Diego area, is an extraordinary business which has grown and prospered through the vision of it’s owner/manager, Bill Tall. This unique store is more than just a business – it is a source of inspiration and support for urbanites who want to learn about urban farming, backyard chicken-keeping, canning, beekeeping and many other permaculture skills and techniques. Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 025: Keeping Chickens Naturally – a discussion with Lisa Steele from Fresh Eggs Daily

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jen Pitino

Lisa Steele – Fresh Eggs Daily

Lisa Steele is the author of the wildly popular chicken related blog and Facebook page – Fresh Eggs Daily. She shares practical techniques with her audience on how to raise and keep backyard chickens naturally with the aid of herbal remedies and preventatives from illness. Lisa gives simple suggestions for a healthier flock – such as placing fresh mint in your chicken coop. The mint, according to Lisa, helps lower your chicken’s body temperature as well as serves as a tasty treat for your hens and acts as a mouse repellent. This is just one example of the vast knowledge of traditional, natural treatments that Lisa employs to keep her own chickens healthy and happy. Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 022: Feeding our Chickens Well – Discussion of Organic Farming & Chicken Feed with Wes Gibbs

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Jen Pitino

Grain Harvesting – photo by Montana Flour Company

You are what you eat. This adage also rings true indirectly – you are what your chickens eat as well, if you eat your birds or their eggs. Studies have shown that the quality of food that a chicken consumes has a direct connection to the quality of eggs produced. Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 017: Learning How to Set Up & Running a Wholesale Organic Feed Buyers’ Club with Scott Brown of Phoenix Organic Feed

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jen Pitino

Chicken Feed – by Ichabod2

If you have backyard chickens there is a good chance that you are looking to eat more locally and organically. However, the retail cost of purchasing organic chicken feed can be daunting or even cost prohibitive. There may be a way to build community and get the highest quality organic feed for cheaper than retail prices. Continue reading →