The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

Lady Farmer

Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother and daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.

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313 episodes
Updated July 17

Episodes313

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Aug 23, 2024 · 44 min
208. Regenerative Agriculture with Ellen Gordon of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve
Environmental activist Ellen Gordon shares her journey from studying biology and working in ocean and coastal issues to her involvement with a local nonprofit and becoming an advocate for sustainable farming methods.
Aug 16, 2024 · 47 min
207. The Intersection of Art, Environmental Stewardship and Education with Artist Heidi Lowell
Heidi Lowell discusses her artistic process, her journey learning about natural pigments, her interest in education and the influences of science and nature on her work.
Aug 9, 2024 · 53 min
206. Lady Farmer Talk: Mary & Emma Share their Story with Podcaster Brittany Felton
Mary and Emma talk with host Brittany Felton on her podcast "Yeah, I'd Hang Out With Her," where you’ll hear all about Mary and Emma’s deep-seated connection to the land, their journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle and the inspiration for Lady Farmer.
Aug 2, 2024 · 57 min
205. The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally with Japanologist Natalie Leon
Japanologist Natalie Leon shares her deep passion for Japanese culture and way of living, a journey that began with a childhood fascination with a kimono.
Jul 26, 2024 · 46 min
204. Finding a Deep Nature Connection with Claire Dunn of Nature's Apprentice
Claire is a writer, speaker, barefoot explorer, rewilding facilitator, and founder of Nature’s Apprentice, a platform for education and guidance in rewilding our souls and the planet. For the last 15 years, Claire has been facilitating individuals in ancestral earth skills, deep ecology, ecopsychology, soul-centric nature-based practice, village building, dance, ceremony, and contemporary wilderness rites-of-passage.
Jul 19, 2024 · 59 min
203. Axe & Root Homestead’s Angela Ferraro Fanning on Permaculture and Sustainable Living
Angela shares insights about the evolution of her farm, managing a variety of plants and animals, and implementing permaculture principles into her life as a mother and a lady farmer.
Jul 12, 2024 · 1 hr
202. Pee the Change You Want to See: Urine For A Surprise with Amy DuFault
In this special episode, Emma and Mary are catching up with their first guest ever featured on the podcast, Amy DuFault.
Jul 9, 2024 · 16 min
Slow Living Through The Seasons | July
Tune in to the July episode of Slow Living Through the Seasons, in which Mary highlights the nostalgic soundtrack of July flies, the societal and physical impact of air conditioning, gardening by the signs in midsummer, and a simple recipe for fermented cucumbers.
Jul 5, 2024 · 27 min
201. Exploring Eco-Spirituality with Mary & Emma
In this thought-provoking episode, Emma and Mary delve into the concept of eco-spirituality, discussing its origins, significance, and their personal experiences with it.
Jun 28, 2024 · 49 min
200. Homesteading is a Mindset with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe & Root*
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, we’re returning to our chat with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead, a six-acre farm in central New Jersey. Angela shares how she got started with homesteading, balancing motherhood and farm life, and all the highs and lows of living off the land. We also discuss her and her family’s decision to follow a vegetarian diet, and what it means to be a modern homesteader. Plus, Angela gives us details about her exciting side projects, like a cookbook,
Jun 21, 2024 · 53 min
199. Coming to our Senses with Author and Retreat Leader Leah Rampy
Leah Rampy, author, educator and retreat leader, discusses her work and recent book release "Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos," and how the grief and loss we experience in our changing environment can help us reconnect with the living world.
Jun 19, 2024 · 43 min
Juneteenth: A History and Reflection on Emancipation with Tony Cohen {REPLAY}
We're replaying a special BONUS episode for you this week, in celebration of our newest national holiday--Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration into the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s complex folklore and origins. Tony takes us back in time to examine how this monumental declaration of freedom spread in a variety of ways depending on the geographic, economic and social landscape of the time. Mary, Emma and Tony discuss what fre
Jun 14, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
198. Giving Back to the Earth: Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds
Mary Reynolds discusses her efforts to restore the earth through her global ARK campaign, (Acts of Restorative Kindness)
Jun 7, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
197. Permaculture and the Power of Community with Kareen Erbe of Broken Ground
CEO of Broken Ground Kareen Erbe has dedicated herself to helping people in cold climates grow their own food so they can eat healthier, live more sustainably and be more self-reliant. She delves into permaculture and how it applies not only to growing food and helping the earth , but also creating community.
Jun 5, 2024 · 17 min
Slow Living Through The Seasons | June
Tune in to celebrate the many joys of June--the beautiful weather, carefree childhood memories, the miracle of fireflies and all the berries!
May 31, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
196. Garden Culture with Bailey Van Tassel: Mary & Emma's Story
This chat is a great peek into how it takes nothing other than a passion and interest to move into a life that you're inspired by and proud of. Mary & Emma share about plastic in our clothing, where they shop, and what we all can think about to start getting more intentional.
May 29, 2024 · 35 min
BONUS: Listener Chat! Mary & Emma with Nathalie Girod
Nathalie outlines her daily habits and choices that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, from cooking seasonal food to making her own cleaning products.
May 24, 2024 · 29 min
195. The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Environmental Justice with Osprey Orielle Lake (Part 2)
Osprey speaks on the impact of harmful practices like fracking, fossil fuel extraction, and deforestation on indigenous lands and communities of color in the United States is a reflection of systemic racism.
May 17, 2024 · 39 min
194. Empowering Women in Environmentalism with WECAN Founder Osprey Orielle Lake (Part 1)
Osprey talks about her new book and the importance of women's leadership in climate solutions, detailing how gender inequality exacerbates climate vulnerability while women's involvement is crucial for sustainable outcomes.
May 10, 2024 · 44 min
193. A Mother's Day Conversation and Family Announcements: A Time of Loss and Joy
Join us for this special Mother's Day episode as mother and daughter team Mary and Emma share what it's like running a business and producing a weekly podcast together. They also have family news to share, both sad and joyful.

The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

208. Regenerative Agriculture with Ellen Gordon of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

207. The Intersection of Art, Environmental Stewardship and Education with Artist Heidi Lowell

206. Lady Farmer Talk: Mary & Emma Share their Story with Podcaster Brittany Felton

205. The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally with Japanologist Natalie Leon

204. Finding a Deep Nature Connection with Claire Dunn of Nature's Apprentice

203. Axe & Root Homestead’s Angela Ferraro Fanning on Permaculture and Sustainable Living

202. Pee the Change You Want to See: Urine For A Surprise with Amy DuFault

Slow Living Through The Seasons | July

201. Exploring Eco-Spirituality with Mary & Emma

200. Homesteading is a Mindset with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe & Root*

199. Coming to our Senses with Author and Retreat Leader Leah Rampy

Juneteenth: A History and Reflection on Emancipation with Tony Cohen {REPLAY}

198. Giving Back to the Earth: Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds

197. Permaculture and the Power of Community with Kareen Erbe of Broken Ground

Slow Living Through The Seasons | June

196. Garden Culture with Bailey Van Tassel: Mary & Emma's Story

BONUS: Listener Chat! Mary & Emma with Nathalie Girod

195. The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Environmental Justice with Osprey Orielle Lake (Part 2)

194. Empowering Women in Environmentalism with WECAN Founder Osprey Orielle Lake (Part 1)

193. A Mother's Day Conversation and Family Announcements: A Time of Loss and Joy