Desert Rhubarb (photo by Ron Wolf) |
Ashley talks about the tasty and elusive morel mushroom, the spicy and plentiful wild mustard and the interesting plant known as desert rhubarb. Desert rhubarb is one of those plants where a portion of it is edible, a portion of it can be used topically, and a portion of it is dangerous.
Also Ashley takes a trip to interview an expert in urban composting, Ryan Gordon and they discuss everything from simple ways to set up your own composting area at your home, the do's and don'ts of composting, the dangers of many chemical based gardening products, and some great resources for urban composting too.
Also, Ryan is offering up his services to folks in northern Arizona, free of charge, so if you have ever wanted to start composting and want the great advice from expert, you can contact him at gordongardenconsulting@gmail.com anytime.
Ashley Doyle, Ryan Gordon and some healthy compost. |
Morel Mushroom (Identification Guide)
Wild Mustard - Sinapsus arvensis (NRCS Resource page)
Desert Rhubarb - Rumex hymenosepalus (The Foragers Path Resource page)
Jeff Lowenfels (Author's webpage, as mentioned by Ryan Gordon)
Probiotic Farmers Alliance (Facebook group page, as mentioned by Ryan Gordon)