Seaberries w/ Ben Falk
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In this episode of Propaganda By The Seed we talk with Ben Falk, author of The Resilient Homestead on Chelsea Green.  This discussion is mostly about seaberries(Hippophae rhamnoides) a nitrogen fixing plant that has 10 times more vitamin c than oranges and a range of other somewhat unique nutritional benefits.  We also discuss how to grow them, breed them, and some uses for them.  Ben also talks about different greenhouse practices he employs, beekeeping, rice and black walnuts.    
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