Anna Marie Desipris: Bees & the Essential Role They Play

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Michael Yon for a timely conversation about food security, agriculture, supply-chain vulnerability, fertilizer and energy dependence, and the pressures facing today’s food system.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Susan Pollan with Paulden Self Sufficiency Training for a conversation about building stronger, more prepared communities. Susan shares the importance of finding your tribe, sharing practical skills, learning from one another, and creating local connections that help families become more capable, resilient, and self-sufficient.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Liv Light of Pinnacle Prevention for a conversation about strengthening Arizona’s local food system. This episode explores the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Purchase Local Arizona, supporting local farmers and producers, increasing access to fresh Arizona-grown food, and connecting families and communities with healthy local resources.

White Mountain Garden Talk explores the fascinating relationship between people and bees. This episode looks at the important role bees play as pollinators, their connection to our gardens and food supply, beekeeping, honey, and why supporting healthy bee populations matters to our communities and environment.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms for a conversation about rebuilding strong local food systems from the ground up. Joel discusses regenerative farming, community participation, direct farmer-to-consumer relationships, local meat processing, food co-ops, skill sharing, and the infrastructure needed to create a more resilient and independent local food economy.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Matt Hamilton of The Solar Exchange for a conversation about protecting the heart of an off-grid solar system. Matt discusses solar battery bunkers designed to safely house batteries, inverters, and other equipment, along with system planning, energy independence, reliability, safety, and preparing your property for dependable power.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Sigi Koko for a thoughtful conversation about natural building concepts, sustainable shelter, and designing homes that work with the land. This episode explores earth-based materials, passive design, resource-conscious construction, healthy homes, and practical ways to build more resilient communities.

Mountain Garden Talk invites listeners to learn alongside the hosts as they explore gardening, homesteading, soil health, food preservation, permaculture, and practical skills for everyday resilient living. This episode is about asking questions, sharing knowledge, and growing together one conversation at a time.

White Mountain Garden Talk explores environment and soil repair with a focus on restoring damaged land, improving soil health, supporting natural systems, and rebuilding fertility from the ground up. This episode discusses practical ways gardeners, homesteaders, and communities can care for the land and create healthier growing spaces.

White Mountain Garden Talk looks ahead to the seasonal shift from summer into fall with practical advice for gardeners in Arizona’s White Mountains. This episode covers late-summer garden tasks, fall planting, soil care, harvesting, cleanup, season extension, and preparing gardens for cooler weather. Bonnie gives an update on the Heber-Overgaard Community Garden and Shawntel Skousen gives advice on how to preserve your harvest.