Urban Homestead Radio: Farming During the Time of Corona (Ep 90)

In this episode Anais chats with head farmer, Justin Dervaes about what’s been ‘Growing On’ and the challenges of growing food during the COVID crisis. Interested in growing your own food?  Justin offers a few tips on starting your own ‘Freedom Garden.’ About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre

Urban Homestead Radio: Boosting Immunity with Christina Chan (Ep 89)

In this episode, Anais chats with herbalist Christina Chan about the importance of Boosting Immunity with herbs that can be found in the kitchen, growing wild or in the garden. Christina Chan has completed her First Year Apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Education in Malibu, CA. She is

Urban Homestead Radio: Life in the Time of Corona (Ep 88)

In this episode, Anais, Justin and Jordanne continue to share what homestead life is like during the Corona quarantine They also talk about how they are encouraged seeing more folks wanting to grow their own food and re-skill during these challenging times.

Homestead Happening Spring 2020

In just a matter of days, our world changed. Even we, who have been somewhat “buffered” from the whims of change, took a hit.

Urban Homestead Radio: Life in the Time of Corona (Ep 87)

In this episode, Anais, Justin and Jordanne share what it’s like at their homestead in Pasadena during the mandatory Safer at Home’ order. They share how the Corona Crisis changed their lives and how they are serving the community during these difficult times.

Urban Homestead Radio: Interview with Eric & Ali of AVE 33 FARM (Ep 86)

In this episode, Anais chats with a fellow Los Angeles farm couple, Eric Tomassini and Ali Greer of Ave 33 Farms.  Eric & Ali share the story of how they are transforming a hillside into a productive farm.  In addition, they discuss the challenges of starting a farm and selling their

Urban Homestead Radio: Interview with Kelly Tatham (Ep 85)

In this episode, Anais chats with writer and activist Kelly Tatham about post industrial concept of “love” and what’s it got to do with climate change.  Kelly discusses the modern concept of love and how it defines our consumer driven culture. Kelly Tatham is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, poet, and

Urban Homestead Radio: Fall Update with Justin Dervaes(Ep 84)

In this episode, we get a state of the garden report from Justin. He talks about the 2019 growing season and how he manages healthy soil.

Urban Homestead Radio: Interview with Occidental College Intern, Ivy (Ep 83)

In this episode, we chat with Occidental College student Ivy who is part of the colleges’ new internship program that places students to help volunteer at local non profits.

Urban Homestead Radio: Interview with Volunteer Brady Walker (Ep 82)

In this episode, we chat with one of the volunteers and farm box customer, Brady Walker. He shares what it’s like to help out around the Urban Homestead enjoying the fruits of his labor by also supporting our farm box program.