Reminder! Our hands can do more than type and text. In fact, they can grow things. On today's show — and in honor of National Gardening Day! — permaculture expert Kareen Erbe lists countless tangible and intangible benefits associated with active participation in your local growing community; she also offers practical suggestions for getting off our screens and reengaging with the natural world. Here's a preview: [8:00] Industrializing our food systems has benefits, sure. But in doing so, what have we sacrificed? [19:00] Industrial agriculture is the problem, but agriculture is also the solution [23:00] Don't want to grow anything? You don't have to! Here's how to best invest in your *local* food systems [27:00] It's not that local, organic food is so expensive; it's that corporate, industrialized food is too cheap [31:00] The 5 S-es: Scalable tips for newbie growers [35:00] Kids who grow kale eat kale! Resources mentioned: Episode #447: No Topsoils, No Food Kareen on Instagram This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. Say hello! [email protected]. Our Sponsors: * Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy