Luke Hammond interviews Michael Kilpatrick, a seasoned farmer and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. Michael started his journey in a garden in Massachusetts and now owns and operates The Farm on Central, a thriving farm and cooperative in Ohio. Michael also touches on the subject of his upcoming class for the Seed To Harvest Summit— Integrative Pest Management. Tune in to be amazed, amused, and inspired.

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Luke Hammond and Justin Lane, a professional nursery owner from Shelby, North Carolina discuss all things plant selection, succession planting, soil health, and the benefits of raised beds over traditional gardening methods. The conversation also covers pollination, companion planting, and the importance of attracting pollinators to the garden. Justin provides practical tips for pruning and selecting the right location for a garden, as well as his favorite plants and gardening tools. The episode concludes with a lightning round of quick questions and a preview of Justin's upcoming presentation at the Seed to Harvest Summit.

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In this episode of "How I Grow This," Luke sits down with Amanda Pike, PhD, to explore her transformative journey of creating a sustainable food forest in South Florida. Amanda shares her insights on transitioning from a corporate lifestyle to embracing a holistic approach to health and family life. Discover how Amanda's two-acre food forest not only provides her family with daily sustenance but also serves as a model for sustainable living, and learn about the challenges and triumphs of managing a diverse ecosystem, the importance of aligning values with lifestyle choices, and the profound impact of nature on well-being.