{"podcast":{"title":"The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading","slug":"the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301","podcast_index_feed_id":7561301,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecompostpile/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.midcountyfeedstore.com/the-compost-pile","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/thecompostpile/20251023_051029_24c6276d2aa8d542f1219900fae2ff0c.png","author":"David Pool - Homestead & Organic Gardening Enthusiast","episode_count":41,"summary":"The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading explores all things gardening, homesteading, and organic gardening. Your Hosts, David Pool & Aaron Barnhill, will dive into pollinators, practical fundamentals, tips for success, and more. David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues. Aaron Barnhill is a seasoned cook and resident \"newer\" gardener, bringing up all the questions that David is used to and challenging him to learn even more with things he doesn't know. Join us on this adventure of all things gardening and more on The Compost Pile!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T22:17:03.818411+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301"},"episode":{"title":"From Seed to Sprout: David Breaks Down Tomato & Pepper Seed Starting","slug":"from-seed-to-sprout-david-breaks-down-tomato-pepper-seed-starting","published_at":"2026-01-13T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/from-seed-to-sprout-david-breaks-down-tomato-pepper-seed-starting","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thecompostpile/2457177","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/352488/2457177/thecompostpile/2026_01_13_03_02_41_3a652424-af04-457c-ab06-a43104742c58.mp3","summary":"n this solo episode, David breaks down the key fundamentals of starting tomato and pepper seeds successfully , whether you’re growing for a backyard garden, raised beds, or containers. We cover the most important building blocks for strong, healthy seedlings, including: Choosing the right containers Selecting a proper growing medium for seed starting How and when to water without causing common issues Understanding light requirements and why windowsills often fall short The role of heat in germination and early growth This episode is designed to help gardeners avoid common seed-starting mistakes and build confidence heading into the growing season. Whether you’re brand new to seed starting or looking to refine your process, this walkthrough will set you up for success from day one. Perfect for gardeners in warm climates, beginners, and anyone wanting stronger transplants before planting outdoors.","meta_description":"n this solo episode, David breaks down the key fundamentals of starting tomato and pepper seeds successfully , whether you’re growing for a backyard garde…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":708,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/episodes/from-seed-to-sprout-david-breaks-down-tomato-pepper-seed-starting/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/from-seed-to-sprout-david-breaks-down-tomato-pepper-seed-starting.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}