<![CDATA[Living the Urban Farmer Life]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:45:01 +0000Captivate.fmRoberta Katohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ed7c9f1b-1fd3-4a6b-9e19-40c2cf3e0ed7/urban_farmer_life_vegetable_gardening.pngLiving the Urban Farmer LifeRoberta KatoRoberta KatoThere is something going on in my urban farm everyday. Join me in discussing what is happening, what is being planted and what has worked and what hasn't so we can learn together. The more we know the more we can grow. This will be an almost daily podcast so you can follow along with me. The episode number will be the day of the year so you can see where we are in the season.https://loving-the-urban-farmer.captivate.fmnoserialJuly 2021 Planting GuideJuly 2021 Planting GuideJuly is a great time for the summer-loving vegetables such as melons and okra.

]]>July is a great time for the summer-loving vegetables such as melons and okra.

]]>5c1ea2fd-0f66-49a3-adf4-a710c23463d2Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -080013:24nofull2021181Roberta KatoJune Planting Guide for Summer VegetablesJune Planting Guide for Summer VegetablesIt's June and that means it's time for the summer vegetables. And here's the master gardeners guide to sowing and transplanting in June. 

]]>It's June and that means it's time for the summer vegetables. And here's the master gardeners guide to sowing and transplanting in June. 

]]>8fb6b4c0-cf5e-48f2-aa19-7b8e6aabb633Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -080021:21nofull2021157Roberta KatoMay 2021 Planting GuideMay 2021 Planting GuideCheck out more about Living the Urban Farmer Life on the following platforms.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_MBNpmxN1yF920SmHWySA

Instagram: @livingtheurbanfarmerlife] https://www.instagram.com/livingtheurbanfarmerlife/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/410982359555158

Web: https://urbanfarmerlife.com

]]>Check out more about Living the Urban Farmer Life on the following platforms.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_MBNpmxN1yF920SmHWySA

Instagram: @livingtheurbanfarmerlife] https://www.instagram.com/livingtheurbanfarmerlife/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/410982359555158

Web: https://urbanfarmerlife.com

]]>55e9f821-fe24-4bc7-9184-bf4b6803b844Sat, 01 May 2021 04:00:00 -080012:56nofull2021120Roberta KatoApril Planting GuideApril Planting GuideIt's spring time and there's so much to grow.

Here's the full list including all the flowers that we didn't get a chance to talk about on this episode. https://ucanr.edu/sites/UCCE_LA_County/files/131811.pdf

And for all the Master Gardener's tips go here: http://celosangeles.ucanr.edu/UC_Master_Gardener_Program/Garden_Tips_for_Los_Angeles_County/


]]>It's spring time and there's so much to grow.

Here's the full list including all the flowers that we didn't get a chance to talk about on this episode. https://ucanr.edu/sites/UCCE_LA_County/files/131811.pdf

And for all the Master Gardener's tips go here: http://celosangeles.ucanr.edu/UC_Master_Gardener_Program/Garden_Tips_for_Los_Angeles_County/


]]>e1a59e66-289f-48ce-a915-d517d8ab9584Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -080004:07nofull202187Roberta KatoHow I started BeekeepingHow I started BeekeepingI started beekeeping a decade ago. The reasons why I started are different from the reasons I would start. Now, if someone asked me how to get started, I try to persuade them not to even think about it. I tell them it's not a good idea. I'm not trying to weed out the people who really aren't dedicated. I just think it's not a hobby for most people. Even so I'd love it.

]]>I started beekeeping a decade ago. The reasons why I started are different from the reasons I would start. Now, if someone asked me how to get started, I try to persuade them not to even think about it. I tell them it's not a good idea. I'm not trying to weed out the people who really aren't dedicated. I just think it's not a hobby for most people. Even so I'd love it.

]]>2fcbd514-4a2a-4967-9f35-040fed07bf3bSun, 14 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -080008:02nofull202172Roberta KatoMarch 2021 Planting GuideMarch 2021 Planting GuideMarch is right around the corner and it's a huge planting month in Southern California. Spring has already sprung so it's time to get out there and start planting some seed. Let's see what you can plant in March so you can get your seed plans ready.

Show Notes:

Los Angeles County Master Gardeners March Planting Guide: https://ucanr.edu/sites/UCCE_LA_County/files/131808.pdf

The Living the Urban Farmer Life YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_MBNpmxN1yF920SmHWySA

]]>March is right around the corner and it's a huge planting month in Southern California. Spring has already sprung so it's time to get out there and start planting some seed. Let's see what you can plant in March so you can get your seed plans ready.

Show Notes:

Los Angeles County Master Gardeners March Planting Guide: https://ucanr.edu/sites/UCCE_LA_County/files/131808.pdf

The Living the Urban Farmer Life YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_MBNpmxN1yF920SmHWySA

]]>806c0caf-0295-479d-a6aa-0aa42ca7b320Sun, 14 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -080011:29nofull202145Roberta KatoFebruary 2021 Planting GuideFebruary 2021 Planting GuideYou know what time it is, it's the beginning of the month and we're going to review the monthly planting guide for February.

]]>You know what time it is, it's the beginning of the month and we're going to review the monthly planting guide for February.

]]>eaac6edd-aff5-410f-a876-2cc3fbc8694bMon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -080008:57nofull202132Roberta KatoJanuary 2021 Planting GuideJanuary 2021 Planting GuideIt's January 2021 and this is going to be a big year for those of us living the urban farmer Life. The silver lining of the pandemic was staying home and spending a bunch of time starting seeds, growing food, and saving seeds. Let's get started with the monthly planting guide.

]]>It's January 2021 and this is going to be a big year for those of us living the urban farmer Life. The silver lining of the pandemic was staying home and spending a bunch of time starting seeds, growing food, and saving seeds. Let's get started with the monthly planting guide.

]]>308dee71-8ae0-49d7-a96b-c125b1ece7c8Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -080012:29nofull202117Roberta KatoDecember Planting and FrostDecember Planting and FrostIt's wintertime in Southern California and it's a little chilly. Luckily we can plant all year round so here's the list of veggies that you can start planting from seed and transplants even though it's December.

]]>It's wintertime in Southern California and it's a little chilly. Luckily we can plant all year round so here's the list of veggies that you can start planting from seed and transplants even though it's December.

]]>1f0d095a-da76-4666-8ddb-9a911c848f08Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -080006:28nofull2020336Roberta KatoDecember Planting GuideDecember Planting GuideIt's December and we can still plant here in Southern California. Let's discuss what can be transplanted and sown from seed. We'll also touch on frost considerations.

]]>It's December and we can still plant here in Southern California. Let's discuss what can be transplanted and sown from seed. We'll also touch on frost considerations.

]]>1a57efe4-ffb2-474b-819d-2a912fc92965Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -080006:28nofull2020336Roberta KatoAugust Planting Garden PlansAugust Planting Garden PlansThe beginning of the month is a great time to review what to plant and plan for the next month. It's finally warming up and August can be a tricky time to plant so planning is key to summer and fall success.

]]>The beginning of the month is a great time to review what to plant and plan for the next month. It's finally warming up and August can be a tricky time to plant so planning is key to summer and fall success.

]]>b52b6847-91a8-444f-8bb3-e91576e23606Sat, 01 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -080017:51nofull2020214Roberta KatoDecember Garden Checklist and Larkspur Germination TipDecember Garden Checklist and Larkspur Germination TipDecember is chilly and now a little rainy but that won't stop us from sowing seed and transplanting. Let me tell you what you can plant in December and I just learned something about larkspur that I didn't know. There is so much to learn, let's do it together.

]]>December is chilly and now a little rainy but that won't stop us from sowing seed and transplanting. Let me tell you what you can plant in December and I just learned something about larkspur that I didn't know. There is so much to learn, let's do it together.

]]>5bcc5547-c543-4493-a8da-2cd5ef460e95Sun, 01 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -080014:18nofull2019335Roberta KatoGermination Success with Warm WaterGermination Success with Warm WaterSeeds are magical packages of life. But I've been disappointed too many times to count with seeds that never seem to germinate. Well, this week I just had my biggest germination win and I can't wait to tell you what happened.

]]>Seeds are magical packages of life. But I've been disappointed too many times to count with seeds that never seem to germinate. Well, this week I just had my biggest germination win and I can't wait to tell you what happened.

]]>f8bf3578-f850-4786-bdfe-1f19b3eaa206Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080015:43nofull2019316Roberta KatoMaster Gardener MondaysMaster Gardener MondaysThe Los Angeles Master Gardeners are making a huge difference in our communities. Let's learn about the master gardener mission and maybe you'll be excited about what you can do to help move the mission forward. Let's help grow what people know about how they can grow their own healthy food.

]]>The Los Angeles Master Gardeners are making a huge difference in our communities. Let's learn about the master gardener mission and maybe you'll be excited about what you can do to help move the mission forward. Let's help grow what people know about how they can grow their own healthy food.

]]>5437c744-731e-47af-bbc1-b58aec63edfcMon, 11 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080010:57nofull2019315Roberta KatoCarrot Seed Sprouting Success and SadnessCarrot Seed Sprouting Success and SadnessCarrot seeds can be so tricky to get going. I thought I found the secret to success but unfortunately I was surprised to find that I was beaten again.

]]>Carrot seeds can be so tricky to get going. I thought I found the secret to success but unfortunately I was surprised to find that I was beaten again.

]]>73b55a7b-1d46-4039-a88e-1a907735a709Sun, 10 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080010:00nofull2019314Roberta KatoDiCicco Broccoli (brassica oleracea) PlantingDiCicco Broccoli (brassica oleracea) PlantingI've been waiting patiently for these DiCicco broccoli seed to germinate. I figured they had sat around for too long and were a lost cause but hope won out and I have some good news to report on today's growing journal.

]]>I've been waiting patiently for these DiCicco broccoli seed to germinate. I figured they had sat around for too long and were a lost cause but hope won out and I have some good news to report on today's growing journal.

]]>6866ce2a-e8cf-408c-8856-1f46fe9b0374Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080014:35nofull2019309Roberta KatoTurnips With A Touch Of RadishTurnips With A Touch Of RadishHave you grown turnips before? Well this is my first time ever and I'm so excited because I've never seen a seed germinate so quickly. I can't wait to tell you about what happened.

]]>Have you grown turnips before? Well this is my first time ever and I'm so excited because I've never seen a seed germinate so quickly. I can't wait to tell you about what happened.

]]>c44726ff-003b-4f76-9874-1fe8783e6da4Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080012:16nofull2019308Roberta KatoTransplanting 6 packsTransplanting 6 packsI bought several herbs and 6 packs of veggies that needed to go into the ground ASAP. No procrastination! The soil is pretty sad so I needed to add worm castings and compost. Join me to hear how it went.

For more information on how to live the urban farmer life go to

https://urbanfarmerlife.com

]]>I bought several herbs and 6 packs of veggies that needed to go into the ground ASAP. No procrastination! The soil is pretty sad so I needed to add worm castings and compost. Join me to hear how it went.

For more information on how to live the urban farmer life go to

https://urbanfarmerlife.com

]]>27e9ccf2-c224-4fe7-a143-a721c8302becSun, 03 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -080007:51nofull2019307Roberta KatoCilantroCilantroLet's learn how to grow cilantro. I've never had good luck with cilantro but this year is going to be different. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to start cilantro seeds. I bought a huge bag of cilantro seeds thinking that i would be planting rows of cilantro every week so we would have a steady supply. I can honestly say that I have never had a single seed sprout from what i can tell. I have always planted directly into the ground and this year I've committed to try and sprout and be a better student of my seeds and I think it's starting to pay off.

Go to the website for more information.

https://urbanfarmerlife.com/

]]>Let's learn how to grow cilantro. I've never had good luck with cilantro but this year is going to be different. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to start cilantro seeds. I bought a huge bag of cilantro seeds thinking that i would be planting rows of cilantro every week so we would have a steady supply. I can honestly say that I have never had a single seed sprout from what i can tell. I have always planted directly into the ground and this year I've committed to try and sprout and be a better student of my seeds and I think it's starting to pay off.

Go to the website for more information.

https://urbanfarmerlife.com/

]]>61245abb-2abd-4114-83ec-932560a0a55dThu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -080009:53nofull2019304Roberta Kato