White Mountain Garden Talk

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Michael Yon for a timely conversation about food security, agriculture, supply-chain vulnerability, fertilizer and energy dependence, and the pressures facing today’s food system.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Susan Pollan with Paulden Self Sufficiency Training for a conversation about building stronger, more prepared communities. Susan shares the importance of finding your tribe, sharing practical skills, learning from one another, and creating local connections that help families become more capable, resilient, and self-sufficient.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Liv Light of Pinnacle Prevention for a conversation about strengthening Arizona’s local food system. This episode explores the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Purchase Local Arizona, supporting local farmers and producers, increasing access to fresh Arizona-grown food, and connecting families and communities with healthy local resources.

White Mountain Garden Talk explores the fascinating relationship between people and bees. This episode looks at the important role bees play as pollinators, their connection to our gardens and food supply, beekeeping, honey, and why supporting healthy bee populations matters to our communities and environment.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms for a conversation about rebuilding strong local food systems from the ground up. Joel discusses regenerative farming, community participation, direct farmer-to-consumer relationships, local meat processing, food co-ops, skill sharing, and the infrastructure needed to create a more resilient and independent local food economy.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Matt Hamilton of The Solar Exchange for a conversation about protecting the heart of an off-grid solar system. Matt discusses solar battery bunkers designed to safely house batteries, inverters, and other equipment, along with system planning, energy independence, reliability, safety, and preparing your property for dependable power.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Sigi Koko for a thoughtful conversation about natural building concepts, sustainable shelter, and designing homes that work with the land. This episode explores earth-based materials, passive design, resource-conscious construction, healthy homes, and practical ways to build more resilient communities.

Mountain Garden Talk invites listeners to learn alongside the hosts as they explore gardening, homesteading, soil health, food preservation, permaculture, and practical skills for everyday resilient living. This episode is about asking questions, sharing knowledge, and growing together one conversation at a time.

White Mountain Garden Talk explores environment and soil repair with a focus on restoring damaged land, improving soil health, supporting natural systems, and rebuilding fertility from the ground up. This episode discusses practical ways gardeners, homesteaders, and communities can care for the land and create healthier growing spaces.

White Mountain Garden Talk looks ahead to the seasonal shift from summer into fall with practical advice for gardeners in Arizona’s White Mountains. This episode covers late-summer garden tasks, fall planting, soil care, harvesting, cleanup, season extension, and preparing gardens for cooler weather. Bonnie gives an update on the Heber-Overgaard Community Garden and Shawntel Skousen gives advice on how to preserve your harvest.

White Mountain Garden Talk sits down with Diamondback Dave for a thoughtful conversation about permaculture, working with nature, building healthier soil, conserving water, and designing more resilient gardens and homesteads. This episode explores practical permaculture principles that can help families create productive, sustainable, and regenerative spaces.

White Mountain Garden Talk visits the White Mountain Community Garden for a conversation about growing food, building community, and creating shared garden spaces in Arizona’s White Mountains. This episode explores local gardening, volunteer involvement, education, soil health, seasonal growing, and the value of connecting people through food and land.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Lynette Zang for a thought-provoking conversation about economic uncertainty, inflation, wealth preservation, and personal preparedness. This episode explores protecting purchasing power, reducing financial vulnerability, tangible assets, self-reliance, and practical ways families can build greater resilience in an unpredictable world.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Emily the Herbalist from Root 2 Route Botanicals for an inspiring conversation about herbal wellness, plant wisdom, natural living, and building resilience from the roots up. This episode explores practical ways to connect with herbs, support everyday wellness, and bring traditional plant knowledge into modern homestead life.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Matt with Vacation Farms from Forest Lakes, Arizona, for a practical conversation about high-elevation gardening and growing successfully in mountain climates. This episode explores local growing challenges, soil, water, plant selection, seasonal timing, and ways to build more resilient gardens in Arizona’s White Mountains.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Dr. Trevor Sexton, a naturopathic practitioner, for a meaningful conversation about food as medicine, natural wellness, nutrition, and the body’s ability to heal. This episode explores practical lifestyle choices, whole-food nourishment, and ways families can support long-term health naturally.

White Mountain Garden Talk explores the real-life experience of gardening in Show Low and Arizona’s White Mountains. This episode looks at local growing conditions, seasonal challenges, soil, water, plant care, and practical lessons that help gardeners build healthier, more productive gardens in a high-country climate.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Dorie Morales from Green Living Magazine for an inspiring conversation about sustainability, eco-friendly living, community education, and practical ways individuals and families can make healthier choices for their homes, gardens, and everyday lives. This episode highlights simple steps toward living greener and more intentionally.

White Mountain Garden Talk welcomes Jim and Chris for a practical conversation about walipinis, hügelkultur, wicking beds, and creative growing systems for challenging climates. This episode explores water-wise gardening, soil building, season extension, underground greenhouse concepts, and ways to grow more efficiently on a homestead.

White Mountain Garden Talk kicks off with a fun and lively conversation featuring guest Bonnie Leedy. This episode blends gardening, homesteading, natural living, local wisdom, and a little behind-the-scenes humor while introducing listeners to the heart, personality, and purpose of White Mountain Garden Talk.