Time to level up your pruning game

  • February 14, 2025
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Trees, not your FYP. Punk Rock Farmer talks with James the Arborist about springtime pruning techniques and more. Legislative updates with Red Acre Center and Letters and Lagers. Plus, Skywatcher Leo T and homegrown music from Hockey House.

Tonight's Punk Rock Farmer Friday edition of RadioACTive features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community:

Homegrown music from Hockey House, a female-led alt-rock band from SLC. Download the new single, Around the Room, now streaming on all major platforms. You heard them on KRCL, now see them play live:

  • Feb. 26 @ Urban Lounge

  • Mar. 15 @ Kamikazes

  • Mar. 29 @ The International

  • April 18 @ Whysound

Oak of Druids for Change, an organization using the teachings of modern druidry to help plant the seeds of positive change.

  • Feb. 17: , 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State St., SLC. Event by Druids for Change: "We have a permit obtained for this event from 2-4 pm. This event was planned back in January. It looks like there will also be one at 12. Please approach these protests earlier in the day with care as it seems like there are no permits obtained yet. Good luck, hope to see you there!"

#ManyCulturesOneSky with SkyWatcher Leo T, a RadioACTive volunteer and veteran broadcaster-turned-podcaster who shares his love of the night sky, cultural tales of the constellations, and more on #PunkRockFarmerFridays. Tonight, photographer Kirsten Hepburn on the night sky near Capitol Reef, NASA scientists' ope letter to NASA leaders and elected officials, the Artemis moon program, Trojan asteroids from spaceship Lucy, and Humpback Whales sing the blues in the oceans.

Legislative updates and #ThePeoplesBusiness:

  • Julian Jurkoic of Sweet Streets, a group dedicated to changing land use and transportation from auto-dependency to people-first.

    • Feb. 18: Letters & Lagers, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at  Fisher Brewing Co., 320 W. 800 S., SLC. Event by Sweet Streets SLC and Bike Utah: “Join us for a workshop on how to effectively contact local media and elected officials about multi-modal transportation needs. With help from Via Rio Grande and HEAL Utah for topic inspiration.Presenters: Justice Morath, SLCC Associate Professor of Psychology & Professional Science Communicator; and Cameron Carter, Bike Utah Planning & Policy Expert.” Bring ID because Fisher’s is 21+, folks.  

  • Symbria and Sara Patterson of Red Acre Center, a non-profit that advocates for a stronger local food economy & opportunities for the general public to understand food production, along with special guest Michael Melendez of Libertas Institute:

    • Feb. 19: Red Acre Center For Food and Agriculture Day On The Hill, 8:30a-4p in the Rotunda of the Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State St., SLC. "Meet with Utah State Representatives and Senators and Utah farms, ranches, and organizations that want to strengthen & build resilient local food communities in Utah. Everyone is WELCOME, but an RSVP is required for lunch. Are you a farmer, rancher, artisan producer, or organization looking to spread the word? Sign up for an information table. Mad respect to @chefshon of @segorestaurant and @central9thmarket for putting together the FOOD for Food & Agriculture Day on the Hill."

    • Feb. 20: Politics & Pastries, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in Rm 105 of the Utah State Capitol (and every Thursday through March 7). Event by Red Acre Center: "On The Hill aGvocating for you! EVERY Thursday, 9-10AM, Room 105 in the Utah State Capitol building. Find out what we are up to. Get an update on what is happening that affects agriculture and our local food economy. Learn how you can be more involved. Everyone is welcome! To receive updates and know the bills we’re watching, ensure you’re signed up to receive emails."

A Valentine's Day edition of Al's Urban Farm Report, featuring true tales of the agrihood with James Batton, an expert tree consultant, diagnostic arborist, garden designer, writer, public speaker and YouTube garden host. Since 1979 he has worked in the landscape gardening field as a research assistant, estate gardener, greenskeeper, designer, arborist, and horticultural instructor. He has served as president of the Local Chapter of The International Society of Arboriculture and consulted on many projects, including City Creek's Landscape, Thanksgiving Point water features, and the Oregon Symphony's designers' showhouse.

  • Mar. 1: Fruit Tree Pruning Masterclass with James Batton, 10a-12p at Cress Farm Cooperative, Salt Lake. "Delve into the art of fruit tree pruning, as I guide you through the skills necessary for successful fruit production. Unlock the full potential of your orchard (no matter the size) with this hands-on class, where you will be empowered with the knowledge and skills needed for a thriving orchard, or just getting the most out of your landscape fruit trees." To register, click here. 

  • Mar. 25: Your Landscaping 101: Utah's Unique Challenges and Solutions, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, SLC "Do you know you're standing on the bottom of an ancient lake bed? This geological history has shaped Utah's unique landscape and presents specific challenges for gardening. Join our informative class to learn the secrets of successful landscaping in our state. By the end of this class, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create a landscape that flourishes in Utah's unique conditions." To register, click here. 

  • YT: @thejamesbattonshow

  • FB: @jamesbattonshow

How'd you like the show? Share your thoughts, suggestions and observations by calling the RadioACTive hotline: ‪(385) 800-1889‬. Or, send a voice memo to radioactive@krcl.org. Tell us your name and neighborhood, and leave a short message. 

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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