Episodes

  • NGI Talks 2025 with Ammon Jordon
    Jan 6 2026

    About Episode:

    We do a quick wrap-up of the 2025 season, and excited to give a sneak peek at the future of NGI.


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 1/6/26

    - Produced by G & Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos


    NGI Links:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on Instagram ⁠@neighborhoodgardeninitiative⁠

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠⁠

    - Join our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/NeighborhoodGarden⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to welcome@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org

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    22 mins
  • NGI Talks Congress with Kyle Wilson
    Dec 13 2025

    About Episode:

    Listen as Kyle Wilson shares his inspiring story about why he's running for Congress, and what he's seeking to change within our system!


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 12/13/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos


    NGI Links:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on Instagram ⁠@neighborhoodgardeninitiative⁠

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠⁠

    - Join our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/NeighborhoodGarden⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to welcome@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    https://kyle4congress.org

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    34 mins
  • NGI Talks FTP's Summer Soirée
    Aug 4 2025

    About Episode:

    We welcome back Farm to Pantry's Rosa and Kelly to hear about their upcoming fundraiser, 'Rooted in Community', in August 16th, 2025 at Richard Grove's La Crema Winery - get your tickets now before they sell out! And listen to hear more about what you can expect to enjoy that day, or click on their website link to see more ways to get involved with gleaning in your own community.


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 8/3/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos


    NGI Links:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on Instagram ⁠@neighborhoodgardeninitiative⁠

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠⁠

    - Join our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/NeighborhoodGarden⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to welcome@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    ⁠https://www.farmtopantry.org/⁠

    Get your tickets here:

    https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=f2pss-2021&ppid=50#optionList

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    18 mins
  • NGI Updates with G and Ammon
    Jul 2 2025

    About Episode:

    Some quick NGI updates of this past Spring, Summer, and what we're looking forward to!


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 7/2/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos


    NGI Links:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on Instagram ⁠@neighborhoodgardeninitiative⁠

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠⁠

    - Join our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/NeighborhoodGarden⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to welcome@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    N/A

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    13 mins
  • NGI Talks with Rosa Gonzalez & Kelly Conrad of Farm to Pantry
    Apr 10 2025

    About Episode:

    Happy Earth Month! Rosa and Kelly from Sonoma County's amazing nonprofit Farm to Pantry join us to talk about gleaning, 'farmacy' carts, and more.


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 4/10/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos


    NGI Links:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on Instagram @neighborhoodgardeninitiative

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠

    - Join our Patreon at patreon.com/NeighborhoodGarden

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to welcome@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    https://www.farmtopantry.org/

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    34 mins
  • NGI Talks with our Foliage Funk Fest Opener, Mantawoman
    Mar 13 2025

    About Episode:

    Mantawoman, a 'psychdelic siren' and yangqin player who will be opening up our Funk Fest on March 22 at Petaluma's Phoenix Theater (get your tickets!), joins us to talk about homecomings, identity, and her musical process.


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 3/12/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G and Ammon Jordon

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez


    Closing Credits:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on All Platforms @neighborhoodgardeninitiative

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠

    - Join our Webapp Community at ⁠⁠ngiconnect.org⁠⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to ⁠⁠connect@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    https://www.mantawoman.com/

    Funk Fest Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-garden-initiatives-foliage-funk-fest-tickets-1139299608799

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    14 mins
  • NGI Talks Music with Erica Ambrin
    Feb 28 2025

    About Episode:

    Erica Ambrin of the Erica Ambrin and the Eclectic Soul Project sits to talk about her come-up, her inspirations, and where music is currently taking her. We're so excited to host her and her band again for our second ever Foliage Funk Fest on March 22. Grab your tickets if you haven't already!


    Show Credits:

    - Hosted by Genevieve Simmons (G)

    - Date Released: 2/28/25

    - Produced by Ammon Jordon

    - Edited by Ammon Jordon

    - Research by G & Ammon Jordon

    - Music and Sound Design by Free YouTube Videos

    - Cover Art by Christine Isabel Mendez


    Closing Credits:

    - Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify

    - Follow us on All Platforms @neighborhoodgardeninitiative

    - Visit our website at ⁠⁠neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠

    - Join our Webapp Community at ⁠⁠ngiconnect.org⁠⁠

    - Send your feedback and episode ideas to ⁠⁠connect@neighborhoodgardeninitiative.org⁠⁠


    Additional Links and Media:

    https://ericaambrin.com

    Get Your Foliage Funk Fest Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-garden-initiatives-foliage-funk-fest-tickets-1139299608799?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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    18 mins
  • NGI Talks Bulbs again with Savita Wilder
    Dec 1 2024
    Savita is back to talk about planting Fall bulbs, and NGI and Bulb Bliss' joint farm stand!
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    27 mins