Best TalkcastPDX Podcasts (2024)

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Prime Cost: A ChefStable Podcast - Episode #10 - Let's Get Fiscal 42:52

2y ago42:52

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Every successful business needs a strong financial foundation and plan. In this episode of Prime Cost Kurt and Audra discuss restaurant finances. They walk through bookkeeping software, payroll, tips, write offs and more. Music Credit - Jazz Brunch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecom…

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Prime Cost: A ChefStable Podcast - Episode #9 - POS Systems, finding the Lesser of Evils 34:50

2y ago34:50

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Gone are the days of Micros. We are now bombarded with choices: What software do I choose? What upgrades do I buy? How do I track payroll? Audra and Kurt are back from their hiatus are are discussing everything from reservation systems to price negotiation in an effort to arm you with the tools you need to make the best decision for your establishm…

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable Podcast - Episode #8 - Insurance 41:50

2y ago41:50

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Host Kurt Huffman is solo this week, as Audra is visiting the Great Land of Alaska. This week, Kurt explores all things insurance. He goes over all the different types of insurance restaurant owners need to think about.

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable Podcast - Episode #7 - Why is labor so cheap in France? 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

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Season 1 Episode #7: In this episode of Prime Cost, Kurt calls in from France again. This time to discuss the differences between French and American restaurant operations.

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Prime Cost: A ChefStable Podcast - Episode #5 - I have a restaurant idea, what now? Part 1 44:10

2+ y ago44:10

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Kurt and Audra change up the podcast style this week. Audra, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America asks the questions she has about what it actually takes to start a restaurant business. The two discuss everything from insurance to what to look for in a property. Next week, Kurt and Audra will be carrying on the conversation to talk about…

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable Podcast - Episode #6 - I have a Restaurant Idea, what now? Part 2 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

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In this episode Kurt calls Audra from France to continue their conversation about opening restaurants. They talk about restaurant design, POS systems, and how to get customers through the door! Kurt will be recording podcasts with friends across France. Stay tuned for more episodes to come!

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Are You AWARE: Episode #8 - Trauma, A Deep Dive Into Why Trauma May Be The Source Of All Human Suffering 51:48

2+ y ago51:48

51:48

Are You AWARE: Episode #8 - Trauma, A Deep Dive Into Why Trauma May Be The Source Of All Human Suffering Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Are You AWARE: Episode #7 - Social Determinants of Health, Let’s Start Focusing on What Really Matters! 56:19

2+ y ago56:19

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Are You AWARE: Episode #7 - Social Determinants of Health, Let’s Start Focusing on What Really Matters! Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Prime Cost: A ChefStable Podcast - Episode #4 - Milk Money 44:30

2+ y ago44:30

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On today's episode of Prime Cost, Kurt and Audra dive into beverage programs. They talk about one of the biggest money makers for restaurants: drinks. Mocktails, soda, beer, wine and mixed drinks are all discussed when talking about food cost, labor and licensing. Host Kurt Huffman is the owner of ChefStable which partners with chefs to design, bui…

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Are You AWARE: Episode #6 - Housing First, How Do We Heal Without Housing? 59:13

2+ y ago59:13

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Are You AWARE: Episode #6 - Housing First, How Do We Heal Without Housing? Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable Podcast - Episode #3 - Food Costs 54:50

2+ y ago54:50

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On this episode of Prime Cost, Kurt and Audra discuss food cost. We talk about high quality ingredients, bulk ordering, and commissaries while looking at different profit and loss statements. Join us next week for a special episode where we dive into beverage costs and how to make the most of your drink program. Host Kurt Huffman is the owner of Ch…

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Are You AWARE...Episode #5: Harm Reduction, Whose Life Is It Anyway? 1:00:57

2+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Episode 5: Harm Reduction, Whose Life Is It Anyway? Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable podcast - Episode #2 - Labor Pains 59:25

2+ y ago59:25

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On this episode: Host Kurt Huffman talks about all things Labor when it comes to running a restaurant. Host Kurt Huffman is the owner of ChefStable which partners with chefs to design, build, and operate restaurants. They invest in chefs who have shown a commitment to their craft, and whose food reflects their passion and talent. They take care of …

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Prime Cost: A Chefstable Podcast - Episode #1 - DEBUT 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

On this podcast Kurt Huffman, the owner of ChefStable discusses what prime cost is and how to use it to grow your food business. We talk about the start of his company, the secret ingredient to a successful restaurant and what differentiates ChefStable from other restaurant groups.

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Are You AWARE...Episode #4: Work is Killing Us. Finding wellness in the workplace 59:07

2+ y ago59:07

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Episode #4: Work is Killing Us. Finding wellness in the workplace Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: You can lead a plant to water… 23:27

2+ y ago23:27

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Season 2 Episode #12: Drought tolerant plants can liven up the hottest parts of your garden while saving you a bit of money along the way. This week, John and Katie are here to talk about those benefits, and more, while offering up a few suggestions to help get you going. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John…

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Are You AWARE: Episode #3: Recovery Is not linear, its individualized 55:49

2+ y ago55:49

55:49

Season 1 Episode #3: Recovery Is not linear, its individualized Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray. AWARE Highlight: Intentional Peer Support By Shery Mead and Chris Hansen: https://www.intentionalpeersupport.org https://www.…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: The Grass is Always Greener 33:33

2+ y ago33:33

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Season 2 Episode #11: The Grass is Always Greener Love ‘em or leave ‘em, lawns are part of the larger, gardening conversation. This week, John and Katie sit down with a very special guest to talk a bit about the debate, the benefits, and how to best maintain your lawn. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John an…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: It’s All Cut and Dried 16:03

2+ y ago16:03

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Season 2 Episode #10: It’s All Cut and Dried Planting flowers for cutting and drying is an excellent way to bring a bit of the garden inside your home. This week, Katie shares tips aplenty with John on everything from planting a cut floral garden, to healthy clipping techniques. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hos…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Herbs and Edible Flowers 26:14

2+ y ago26:14

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Season 2 Episode #9: Herbs and Edible Flowers - Katie shares her passion for herbs and edible flowers with John, while offering tips on everything from growing and storing them, to the ways in which you can enjoy both throughout the year. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all thi…

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Are Yo AWARE: Episode #2 - People are dying because our system is broken. 1:00:25

2+ y ago1:00:25

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Episode #2: People are dying because our system is broken. Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray.

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Botanical Art with Aleksandra Apocalisse 28:10

2+ y ago28:10

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Season 2 Episode 8: John and Katie sit down to talk with Aleksandra Apocalisse about her art, her garden, and the point at which the two practices come together. You can check out Aleksandra’s work by visiting www.apocalisseart.com or @apocalissea on Instagram. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie …

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Are You AWARE: Episode #1 - What Does it mean to be AWARE? 55:17

2+ y ago55:17

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Debut episode: What does it mean to be AWARE... Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, Education. This is an enlightened podcast for the socially aware. Hosted by Angel Prater, Fawn Preston, and Dr. Dean Gray

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Urban Homesteading 25:00

2+ y ago25:00

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Season 2 Episode 7: Growing and preserving your own food in an urban environment can be challenging, but it’s no way impossible, and Katie has plenty of tips for John this week on everything from planting your own produce, to pushing your palate People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore …

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Picking the Perfect Plant Combinations 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

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Season 2 Episode 6: John and Katie are joined by Jess Fancon from Iseli Nursery to chat about picking plant combinations that will not only make your garden a dynamic and healthy one, but one that also reflects your personal aesthetic. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: PNW Native Plants 24:22

2+ y ago24:22

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Season 2 Episode #5: PNW Native Plants John and Katie sit down with Steph from Portland Nursery to chat about the benefits of introducing Pacific Northwest native plants to your garden. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things plants. Whether you’re a novice or experienced ga…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: A Seed Worth Saving 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

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Season 2 Episode #4-A Seed Worth Saving: Katie stays true to type while offering insights that will set you up for seed saving success, while John shares a story about the very first seed he ever saved. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things plants. Whether you’re a novice …

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: From One Zone to Another 30:47

3y ago30:47

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Season 2 Episode #3: Leah McDaniel, co-founder of Black Sheep Gardens, joins John and Katie from upstate NY to talk about her approach to floral design for weddings—touching upon everything from bouquets and center pieces, to larger installations like arbors and floral chandeliers. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join …

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Bonsai Basics 30:43

3y ago30:43

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Season 2 Episode #2: Katie and John sit down with Patch from Portland Nursery to learn a bit about basic bonsai techniques, tool use, and troubleshooting. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things plants. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, there’s something to be…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Winter Wonderlandscape 28:48

3y ago28:48

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Season 2 Episode 1 - John and Katie are back with a new season of Growing Green Thumbs, and they’re starting things off with a walk through your winter gardens here in Zone 8b. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things plants. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, t…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: An Apple A Day 27:39

3y ago27:39

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Every fall, Portland Nursery brings in apples and pears from some of the regions most respected and long standing orchards, and this week, we’re happy to have Ken Whitten our guest. He’s the nursery’s apple aficionado People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things plants. Whether y…

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How To Teach A Cartwheel: Episode 13 Teacher Handbook 34:01

3y ago34:01

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In the final episode of the series, Aaron is joined by voices from throughout the series to share bits of teaching wisdom, poems, quotes and insights for teachers, as well as advice for teaching cartwheels. This episode concludes with a letter Aaron once wrote to a departing student as their high school and Echo Theater Education came to a close.…

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How To Teach A Cartwheel: Episode 12 - Stories 42:45

3y ago42:45

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Episode 12: “Stories” Aaron tells stories about Echo’s past, performances he helped create, and his own path to Echo. This episode also includes an interview with Henrietta Clinkscales, a Portland based Story Fairy, about the importance of stories and why humans need them.

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Home is Where You Hang Your Houseplant 43:22

3y ago43:22

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This episode: Home is Where You Hang Your Houseplant Houseplants don’t just bring a little green inside, they enrich the spaces in which we all live, work, and play. This week, John and Katie talk all things houseplants—from light and watering needs, to pest management and pet safety.

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How To Teach A Cartwheel: Episode 11 - Kids 56:27

3y ago56:27

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Episode 11: “Kids” Many of Echo Theater’s students are in the 5-12 year old age range. Aaron shares ideas and insights from interviews with 7, 8 and 9 year olds who have been involved in the Echo school about imagination, being active, and what they think it is important for kids and other human beings to learn. This episode also features a short r…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: The Green Screen 35:01

3y ago35:01

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Gardens are a great space for friends and family to gather, but they can also offer you a private place to unwind, relax, and catch up with yourself a bit. This week, John and Katie are here to talk about planting for privacy, and whether it’s in a garden or on a balcony, there’s plenty of options out there for you to explore.…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: What’s In A Name? 32:35

3y ago32:35

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When it comes to plants, botanical names mean a lot, and while getting used to using them can be a little intimidating at first, it’ll start to feel like second nature once you get going. This week, Katie, John, and guest host Hoyt are here to help you take those first few steps with info on the history of botanical names, what they mean, and how t…

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How To Teach A Cartwheel - Episode 10 - The Reason We Come Here 48:48

3y ago48:48

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Episode 10: “The Reason We Come Here” In the Echo tradition of supporting youth artists, this episode was created and edited by two 14 year-old students at Echo, Liv and Yulana, who wanted to explain why so many different types of people, themselves included, find Echo to be like a second home. Featuring interviews with students and staff as well a…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: It Started with a Seed 46:06

3y ago46:06

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Watching a plant grow from seed is an extremely rewarding experience, and it’s one that every gardener should try—even if you’re new to the garden game. Join John and Katie as they explore seed starting basics and show you just how easy it is get growing from the ground up.

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How To Teach A Cartwheel - Episode 9 - Venn Diagramming 1:01:29

3y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Three artists from different backgrounds who have all spent time creating, teaching, and collaborating at Echo Theater, share stories and perspectives in conversations with host Aaron Wheeler-Kay. Featuring wisdom arising from Disabled, Transcultural, and multidisciplinary lives, these artists and teachers offer humor and insight about living lives…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery - Little Green Thumbs 23:03

3y ago23:03

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Gardening with kids is a great way to boost their self esteem while engaging all of their senses as they learn about the cycles of life. And it’s a lot of fun too! Join John, Katie, and their very first guest one the show, Sara, for an episode that’s all about the benefits of bringing kids out into the garden.…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Fall Forward Thinking 24:00

3y ago24:00

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Episode #7: Fall Forward Thinking - Summer is the perfect time to start planting your fall harvest veggies in the Pacific Northwest, and wile many in the region are able to easily enjoy the longer growing season, there’s just a few things you’ll need to keep in mind prior to planting. Katie and John are here to help you fill in the blanks between s…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: The Bees Knees 23:56

3y ago23:56

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Episode #6: The Bees Knees - Pollinators—like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—play an integral part in our food systems on both a global and garden scale. Join John and Katie as they discuss the benefits of planting a pollinator friendly garden, and with plenty of excellent options along the way, it’s an episode you don’t want to miss!…

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How To Teach A Cartwheel - Episode 8: “The Heart” 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

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Episode 8: “The Heart”: Two teen students at Echo take over the direction and interviews of the podcast in order to illuminate the history and philosophy of two members of the Leadership team who are also married to one another. Wendy Cohen and Aaron Wheeler-Kay have been working together at Echo for over 25 years and in this episode we hear how Ec…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Tasty Containers 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

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John and Katie are back with Part II of their container gardening segment. This week, they’re diving just a little deeper with a few ideas on how to best select your first container plants—with a focus on fruits, veggies, and herbs. People aren’t born with green thumbs, they have to grow them. Join hosts John and Katie as they explore all things pl…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery - A Container a Day 23:45

3+ y ago23:45

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John and Katie talk about the basics of container gardening in part one of a two-part segment. This week, you’ll learn about why you should consider container gardening and how to go about getting started.

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How To Teach A Cartwheel - Episode #7 - The Brains 46:46

3+ y ago46:46

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Episode 7: “The Brains” All successful not-for-profits need leadership. In this episode we hear from the Executive Director and Office Manager for ETC about the nature of leadership, unknown responsibilities these jobs entail, and how a background in arts as well as communications and math help support the ongoing success of an arts non-profit. Rec…

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How To Teach A Cartwheel - Episode 6 -Improvisation 1:04:00

3+ y ago1:04:00

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This episode features a conversation between Aaron and Improvisation teacher Phil Incorvia that reveals how improvisation works, and what kind of impact an improviser’s mindset has on a wide range of disciplines, including music, diplomacy, parenting, leadership, and coexistence. This episode features cello music by Collin Oldham as well as tap dan…

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: Stop Pestering Me 28:54

3+ y ago28:54

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If there’s one guarantee in your garden, it’s that you’ll eventually come face to face with a pest or two. But have no fear, John and Katie are here to help you identify and eliminate those pesky pests without endangering the beneficial insects that help your gardens thrive

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Growing Green Thumbs with Portland Nursery: From The Ground Up 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

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John and Katie pump the breaks from last week’s debut episode and get back to the root of it all with From the Ground Up, a conversation about gardening basics—from tools every new gardener needs, to planting and watering basics.”

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