In this special episode of the Growing Good podcast, host Cameron Bonsey chats with Richard Hodges, founder of RetreeUS, as they celebrate a major milestone—the planting of the 100th school orchard since 2012! Discover how RetreeUS has impacted over 30,000 students, provided 150+ lbs of fruit to schools and food pantries, and built lasting legacies in communities. Learn about Richard’s inspiring journey, the benefits of school orchards, and how you can get involved in supporting this amazing mission. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with any questions or feedback! #GrowingGood #RetreeUS #SchoolOrchards #GardeningForGood #SustainableFarming

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Join us in this inspiring episode of Coast of Maine's Growing Good podcast as Dagny Kream‪ @thecottagepeach takes us on her journey of transforming a simple garden into a flourishing ecosystem with the help of Coast of Maine's premium soils. Through challenges and triumphs, Dagny shares her experience in sustainable gardening, offering insights into soil choices, companion planting, and the importance of diversity in the garden.

Marguerite Wiser, Farm Manager at The Ecology School at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine talks about no-till farming and agroecology to provide produce for The Ecology School while teaching attendees and apprentices organic best practices. The farm garden is laid out in quadrants and cultivated according to soil texture, fertility and sunlight. They soil test the each quadrants annually using the lab at the UMaine cooperative extension. Pest management is based on organic practices producing strong, healthy disease resistant produce, physical removal and crop rotation. You can’t be afraid of bugs if you help on the farm! The Ecology School at Riverbend Farm is an amazing location for experiential learning while connecting to the natural world. TheEcologySchool.org