{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Ames in Focus: Planting Possibility with Megan Klein-Hewett","slug":"ames-in-focus-planting-possibility-with-megan-klein-hewett","published_at":"2026-03-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-planting-possibility-with-megan-klein-hewett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/ames-in-focus-planting-possibility-with-megan-klein-hewett/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m7n7r2jjn7pnqr6b/3-17-2026_-_Ames_in_Focus_-_Megan_Klein-Hewett_15m02s_bnlwp.mp3","summary":"Spring is on the way, and the Ames Public Library is helping the community get growing. In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart talks with Megan Klein-Hewett, Adult Services Manager at the Ames Public Library, about the Seed Library program. Megan explains how residents can “check out” seeds, grow them at home, and return seeds from their harvest if possible to help keep the program thriving. The conversation explores how the Seed Library supports food access, sustainability, lifelong learning, and community connection. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or someone planting your first herb in a container on the patio, the Seed Library offers a welcoming way to try something new this spring. Episode Highlights 🌱 What Is a Seed Library?Instead of books, visitors can take home packets of seeds such as vegetables, herbs, flowers, and pollinator friendly plants to grow in their own gardens. 🌼 Accessible Gardening for EveryoneThe program is designed for all experience levels. Even beginners or people with limited space can participate through container gardening. 🌎 Why the Library Started the ProgramThe Seed Library supports sustainability, food access, and hands on learning while building community connections. 🌿 What You Can GrowAvailable seeds may include vegetables, herbs, native plants, and flowers that support pollinators. 📚 How to ParticipateStop by the Ames Public Library, browse the Seed Library, and take a few seed packets home to plant. If your plants produce seeds later in the season, you can save and return some to help the program continue. 🤝 Community InvolvementResidents can contribute by donating seeds, volunteering with sorting and organizing, or sharing their gardening successes with the community. Spring Gardening Tips Start simple. Herbs and…","meta_description":"Spring is on the way, and the Ames Public Library is helping the community get growing. In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart talks with Meg…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":902,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/ames-in-focus-planting-possibility-with-megan-klein-hewett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-planting-possibility-with-megan-klein-hewett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}