Vertical Roots

We are BACK! new name, new season, same hosts Matt and I! In today's episode, we talk about the new name and what homesteading is. What is modern-day homesteading? In each episode, we share our goals and journey of turning our 1970s acreage into a modern-day homestead. 

On today's episode Matt and I have Sharon from Gardening with Sharon with us! We tell a story of how we met, how growing vegetables can be your love language, the impact gardening can have on a person, and so much more. We always enjoy our conversations with Sharon, Thanks for joining us on the podcast! Check Sharon out on Instagram @gardeningwithsharon and visit her website gardeingwithsharon.com to get the best information on so many gardening topics.

On today's episode Matt and I welcome a new gardener Lupe to the gardening community. She asks us asks to help kick off her first year of growing! 

On today's episode Matt and Tiffany chat with Jack from woodland mushrooms, we discuss all things mushrooms! from gourmet to medicinal and all the many benefits. Matt and I learned so much today and definitely will be adding mushrooms to the garden this year!  Instagram:@woodlandmushrooms Facebook:woodlandmush  website:coming soon! 

On today's episode Matt and I we have a guest, Winston. We talk about starting a garden,  the 20/80 rule when planning out a garden, how important is it so come up with a plan for the garden, microclimates, the food forest project, wind & weather shelters and much more. Winston will definitely be a returning guest, Thank you for joining us! 

On todays episode Matt and I reflect on last years garden 2021, we talk about some garden successes & failures, talk, our plans this year in the garden, our grow room aka the garage and much more. 

On today's episode Matt and I talk about compost. We discuss how we compost, why we compost and six of our tops tips to composting. 

On today's episode Matt and I talk about raised garden beds. We discuss the design evaluation, the benefits of raised garden beds, how many we have in our garden, what we filled them with and much more. Check out our website 3pd.ca to see the design of raised garden beds and our garden or follow along on social @matt3pd

On todays episode Matt and I talk about are goals, supporting the local market, the six goals of permaculture we are implementing, and much more! Our mission is to inspire change into a green future! Start with what you have and where you are at. To follow along in our growing journey, check us out on  instagram at @matt3pd and our online at 3pd.ca 

On Today's episode Matt and I talk with Becky and Mike, the owners of Vertical roots a local hydroponic farm growing delicious leafy greens year round. We chat about their story of how they became hydroponic farmers, how they started Vertical Roots, the local chefs using their leafy greens and much more. Go to their website verticalroots.ca to get your subscription and support local growers!  Links: https://verticalroots.ca/ Restaurant with Chefs using Vertical Roots -Glow Juicery -Highlevel Diner  -Nonnie's Grill + Artisan Shop -Three Vickings -Chartier  -Dutch Delicious