203. Why We Farm Stories of California Farmers | Elvira Di’Brigit | Capay Valley, CA

Why We Farm: Farmers’ Stories of Growing Our Food and Sustaining Their Business is a book for people who want to know the whole truth about life as a modern day farmer. Elvira Di’Brigit is the farmer’s wife and cat-herder at The Gettleshtetl Gardens, where they grow organic olives, walnuts, and much more. She has been a resident of the Capay Valley for over 15 years. Becoming familiar with the valley’s landscapes and people is what inspired her to write Why We Farm. www.organicgardenerpodcast.com

197. The Perennial Matchmaker | Nancy Ondra Garden Blogger | Southeast PA

Nancy j. Ondra The Perennial Matchmaker: Create Amazing Combinations with Your Favorite Perennials

Nancy J. Ondra is a renowned garden writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience growing and experimenting with perennials and plant combinations. She is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen respected gardening books. In The Perennial Matchmaker: Create Amazing Combinations with Your Favorite Perennials, she has distilled her in-depth knowledge of color, texture, and seasonal effects into a simple approach for surefire planting success. www.organicgardenerpodcast.com