Ever wondered what goes into high-quality potting soil and how to make your own? In this episode, we’re breaking down the key ingredients, ratios, and techniques to create the perfect blend for your garden. Whether you're growing in containers, raised beds, or small spaces, having the right soil mix can make all the difference!

🌱 What You'll Learn:✔️ The essential components of nutrient-rich potting soil✔️ How to customize your mix for different plants✔️ Budget-friendly and sustainable alternatives✔️The technique to mixing your soil

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With the world getting warmer and the effects of our consumption habits beginning to compound. It encouraging that know there our people like this weeks guest is making moves to make a difference. Zsameria is the founder and curator of SWAP DC. A pop-up event approach to creative recycling in Washington, DC that fosters a fun and diverse community around swapping for residents who want to reduce, reuse and live a more sustainable lifestyle. SWAP DC aims to bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism in our environment and our culture.

In this week's episode we dive into topics such as:

• The Value of Quality Clothing
• Getting the Most out of Your Thrifting Experience
• Building Authentic Community Events
• Consequences of our Consumption Habits
• How to Reduce Waste at Home

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Tolu Igun. A land steward, community organizer, and educator currently based in Washington, DC. This is Tolu's fifth season distributing and growing fresh food in the DMV. She started OlaLekan Farm, a destination in the community for wellness, wholesome connection, and education in 2022 and loves to grow and cook with ginger, okra, and hot peppers the most. Their mission is to heal the soil, elevate awareness surrounding food sovereignty, and empower beginning farmers and land stewards. In this episode, we dive into topics such as:

• Building community on the farm
• The Hidden Cost of Farming
• Making revenue through the land
• The Importance of Setting up the New Grow Season

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