Samantha Romanick, a microbiology PhD student, is the founder and operator of Black Rock Refill, a zero-waste business to help people in the Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas have options to reduce plastic waste in their lives. Studying the biology of micro-plastic contamination in the environment, she knows intimately why we should consider minimizing our use of plastic and how to go about it. She operates her business without a brick and mortar store and still manages to make her products available to a large area.
In this episode we learn from a “Garlic Guru” how to grow garlic, which is one of Northern Nevada’s major crops. We also learn...
Gwen Bourne shares her small local flower business that she started after her semi-retirement. She shares her passion for growing beautiful flowers without the...
Whether you’ve been veggie gardening for a while or are just getting started on trying urban homesteading, there might be something for you in...
