{"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":"Small Farm Successes, Failures, and Gardening Wisdom with Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm","slug":"small-farm-successes-failures-and-gardening-wisdom-with-brent-hieronymus-of-donna-s-farm","published_at":"2026-06-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/small-farm-successes-failures-and-gardening-wisdom-with-brent-hieronymus-of-donna-s-farm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thecompostpile/2918223","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/352488/2918223/thecompostpile/2026_06_15_23_12_19_78dbeb36-d90e-4a4b-be8c-165ab568e22c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Compost Pile, we sit down with longtime friend Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm to discuss the incredible journey of building one of Southeast Texas' most recognizable small farms. From producing over 1,000 pounds of tomatoes for local farmers markets to managing greenhouse production, experimenting with unique crop varieties, and ultimately transitioning away from farming, Brent shares honest insights about what it really takes to grow food at scale in Southeast Texas. We also dive into practical gardening topics that every home gardener can benefit from, including crop rotation, nematode management, beneficial insects, greenhouse growing, drip irrigation, choosing better plant varieties, and adapting to our challenging Gulf Coast climate. Whether you're a backyard gardener, aspiring market farmer, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this episode is packed with valuable lessons learned through years of trial, error, and experience. Topics covered: The story behind Donna's Farm Why small farming is so difficult in Southeast Texas Growing tomatoes successfully in greenhouses Crop rotation and soil health Managing nematodes naturally Beneficial insects and integrated pest management Choosing better vegetable varieties for our climate Farmers market challenges and opportunities Water conservation and drip irrigation Lessons every gardener should know The importance of observing your garden daily If you enjoy practical, Zone 9a gardening content, be sure to subscribe and follow along.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Compost Pile, we sit down with longtime friend Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm to discuss the incredible journey of building one o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3115,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-compost-pile-gardening-homesteading-7561301/episodes/small-farm-successes-failures-and-gardening-wisdom-with-brent-hieronymus-of-donna-s-farm/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/small-farm-successes-failures-and-gardening-wisdom-with-brent-hieronymus-of-donna-s-farm.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}