Sean Smith talks about Crooked Farmz, a Toronto microfarm with a compost-tea CSA; and beekeeper and Charlotte Wiggins, author of A Beekeeper’s Diary, Self-Guide to Beekeeping, talks about native bees and honeybees.
Crooked Farmz
In the first part of the show, we chat with Sean Smith from Crooked Farmz in Toronto.
Smith talks about his journey into growing food, learning about soil and composting, and the beginnings of his Toronto microfarm.
Compost Tea by Subscription
He calls himself the “brewer” at the farm. The brew? It’s compost tea.
Along with selling at farmers markets, Smith has taken another route to selling the compost tea: by subscription.
Home Composting Tips
Some of Smith’s top composting tips:
Understand what “brown” and “green” ingredients are, and have some of each
Make sure there is enough air
Make sure there is enough water
Compost tea by subscription, from Crooked Farmz
Honey Bees and Native Bees
In the second half of the show, we chat with Missouri beekeeping expert, author, and TEDx speaker Charlotte Wiggins.
Wiggins talks about attracting native bees to gardens, gardening for both native and honey bees, and shares tips and ideas for people thinking about getting into beekeeping.
Tips for People Interested in Keeping Bees
Learn beekeeping lingo
Join a beekeeping club, make beekeeping friends
Take a class about beekeeping
Volunteer with local beekeepers
Don’t rush getting your own hives, get the hang of things first
Looking for more beekeeping guidance? Wiggins’ latest book is the award-winning A Beekeeper’s Diary: Self-Guide to Keeping Bees.
