For episode 25, I chatted to Sinéad Renu Sheehan from Extinction Rebellion about a new campaign called BiaHero. This community led campaign encourages people to start growing their own food at home and provides a support network for all your questions via a group on Facebook.
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In this episode, we cover:
- (02:20) The definition of food security.
- (06:00) Why BiaHero started and the importance of it in regards to food security.
- (11:10) Where to start when it comes to growing your own food: the seeds.
- (15:24) Getting the right soil.
- (17:15) Why you usually. start sowing inside first.
- (20:41) How to choose what to start planting.
- (23:50) What you can grow all year round.
- (25:00) How to manage surplus products.
- (29:05) How to be creative if you don't have any land.
- (33:09) Guerilla Gardening.
- (34:25) Composting & feeding your plants.
- (40:00) How to care for your food during a dry spell.
- (43:30) Knowing what food needs vertical support.
- (45:10) Planning for next year.
Don't forget to join the community Facebook group for more tips and to answer any questions!
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