Lots of Bob’s articles are currently missing from the USASK website, but you can find many of them archived at web.archive.org/web/20230406...

In the Q&A I answer a question about keeping honeybees.

This species of edible Honeysuckle grows widely across the extreme north and is gaining popularity as a crop in many northern climates. We cover their origins, cultivation needs, culinary uses and several other topics. We also take a minor detour into the topic of bush cherries.

Do you know someone who would be a good match for any of these plants?
Skirret
Seaweeds
Medicinal Solanacea
Maples and Maple Syrup
Autumnberry
Cranberry
Blueberry
Husk Cherries (Physalis spp.)
Hosta
Schisandra

We also discuss his work with Mt Joy Orchard, a free public orchard. Throughout this conversation we discuss some of the challenges of perennial vegetables, the health benefits and the history of pre-Columbian Americas as some of the largest food forest/agro-forestry projects in human history.

The Solecast: in this episode of The Solecast I talk with Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery. Aaron is a self-taught Horticulturist, Food forest designer and lover of Perennial Vegetables. We talk about food forest concepts and he breaks down some of his favorite perennial foods to grow & eat.

I hope to get back to my regular production schedule in November, but for now, check out this blast from the past. If you enjoyed this one, there are many other episodes available at soleone.org or on most podcast apps.

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She tells me about the history of pears, their cultural needs and the issues they get, we also discuss the late Blaine Fortin, a hyrid pear breeder. I've cut together a bunch of clips from phone video I shot of Blaine last October while visting his orchard. The extra photos are from Blaine’s orchard

In the Q & A I try to answer Oliver's question about how much biodiversity is enough.

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The Rich Earth website has lots of great info including a home use guide, a farm use guide, a community guide and plenty of research. richearthinstitute.org

You can follow his instagram at @neftaliduran_, as well as Proyecto Rosenda at @proyectorosenda and I-Collective at @i_collective_