Ep 25. Bia Hero & Grow Your Own Food – Sinéad, XR

For episode 25, I chatted to Sinéad Renu Sheehan from Extinction Rebellion about a new campaign called BiaHero. This community led campaign encourages people to start growing their own food at home and provides a support network for all your questions via a group on Facebook.

In this episode, we cover:

• [02:20] The definition of food security. 
• [06:00] Why BiaHero started and the importance of it in regards to food security.
• [11:10] Where to start when it comes to growing your own food: the seeds.
• [15:24] Getting the right soil.
• [17:15] Why you usually. start sowing inside first.
• [20:41] How to choose what to start planting.
• [23:50] What you can grow all year round.
• [25:00] How to manage surplus products.
• [29:05] How to be creative if you don’t have any land.
• [33:09] Guerilla Gardening.
• [34:25] Composting & feeding your plants.
• [40:00] How to care for your food during a dry spell.
• [43:30] Knowing what food needs vertical support.
• [45:10] Planning for next year.

Don’t forget to join the community Facebook group for more tips and to answer any questions!

Also Mentioned:

• Seedsavers.ie.
• Vegetables for the Irish Garden by Klaus Laitenberger.
• Small Changes in Drumcondra.
• All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
• We Are The Ark.

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