Elise Pickett joins us in this episode to talk about all things home vegetable gardening. Elise runs The Urban Harvest LLC, which is a platform that she uses to provide education on organic and sustainable gardening techniques.

Elise has always had a passion for both gardening and her community. In the age of industrialized food production, she has taken it upon herself to equip people with the knowledge necessary to break free from toxic dietary lifestyles.

Press play to discover:

  • How you can get started with your own edible garden.
  • The role that The Urban Harvest plays in its surrounding community.
  • The environmental benefits of cultivating an at-home garden.
  • How COVID-19 changed our perspective on modern food production.

Are you nourishing your body with healthy foods regularly? No matter what your diet looks like, this podcast is sure to inform you about at-home gardening and its advantages…

Want to learn more about The Urban Harvest? Visit theurbanharvest.com now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

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