Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 16 : Q&A with Seed Saver Barb Kaufman
A few episodes back, we were fortunate to be able to interview U of M researcher, Lois Braun. We had such a good time and loved to bring...
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HDT Team
- Dec 3, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 15: Herbs & Spices, A Primer
You would be forgiven if your thoughts immediately wandered over to the the eleven herbs and spices used in the “finger-licking good”...
HDT Team
- Nov 29, 2018
- 6 min
Conscious Consumerism – Better Meat Choices
This month, the theme we chose for media content was “Conscious Consumerism.” If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen advice on...
HDT Team
- Nov 7, 2018
- 2 min
Four Reasons to Buy Local Turkeys
There are so many reasons to purchase your turkey from a farmer that is local. You can easily find out the conditions the turkey was...
HDT Team
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 14: Appetizer 6
The growing season is coming to an end. Our garden is finally put to bed. In our 14th episode, we discuss what we did to put our garden...
HDT Team
- Oct 26, 2018
- 1 min
The Shady Chicken Project Now Underway
Last week, over 50 hazelnut plants were installed in our south field. As part of the Shady Chicken Project, Lois Braun has chosen HDT to...
HDT Team
- Sep 27, 2018
- 4 min
Harvest Recipes
In Minnesota, we have our four seasons, and at the end of the bright, sunny, summer, leading into crisp, sweater-weather, fall, we are...
HDT Team
- Sep 12, 2018
- 4 min
How to Handle the Harvest
So you’re drowning in vegetables?! It’s that time of year! A few things to keep in mind: a. You likely chose this situation (signing up...
HDT Team
- Aug 21, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 11: Your Summer Appetizer 4
This is our most timely episode of Turtle Talks! We talk about upcoming events in our area. The Sustainable Farming Association has their...
HDT Team
- Aug 3, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 10: Your Summer Appetizer 3
We love taking the time from planting, harvesting, weeding, and maintaining our garden and grounds to talk on camera. Sometimes, it’s a...
HDT Team
- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Happy National Blueberry Month
The official Minnesota State Muffin is the blueberry muffin. Almost anyone who lives in the north star state can recite this fact. It’s...
HDT Team
- Jul 9, 2018
- 4 min
Eating Healthy, Shopping Locally
Finding the time and money to eat healthy has been a problem ever since the microwave was invented. So, I’ve put together a short list of...
HDT Team
- Jun 25, 2018
- 3 min
HDT and Agroforestry
On June 19th, fifteen forestry, conservation, and agricultural professionals gathered at the U of M Southwest Research and Outreach...
HDT Team
- May 21, 2018
- 3 min
Our First WWOOFer
We’d love to introduce you to our first WWOOFer. WWOOF stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. WWOOF connects farms with...
HDT Team
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast – Episode 5: Minimize Soil Disturbances
New episode is live! Jim, Allison, and I talk about the importance of keeping your roots in your soil, and how key it is for proper soil...
HDT Team
- Apr 5, 2018
- 3 min
Next Level Recycling
This month, we’re focusing on the most identifiable action of “going green.” It’s not Kermit T. Frog (however, that little amphibian has...
HDT Team
- Mar 27, 2018
- 1 min
Turtle Talks Podcast; Episode 4: Soil Diversity
The latest episode of Turtle Talks with the Garden Crew. We talk about the importance of having diversity in your garden. Instead of...
HDT Team
- Mar 20, 2018
- 10 min
48 Hour Water Strike Challenge
Did you know that there are over 700 million people that don’t have access to clean drinking water, and over 2 billion that don’t have...
HDT Team
- Mar 5, 2018
- 2 min
Cool Water Charities
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. We are home to more shoreline than Alaska, Hawaii, and California combined. We take pride in the...
HDT Team
- Feb 26, 2018
- 3 min
Happy National Pancake Day
Tuesday, February 27 is National Pancake Day (with International Pancake Day on March Sunday March 4 following close behind)....
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