# David Pool

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Raising Goats for Beginners: Milk, Meat, and Homesteading Tips with Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm

Thinking about raising goats on your homestead? In this episode of The Compost Pile, hosts David Pool and Aaron Barnhill sit down with Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm to break down the realities of goat ownership—everything from choosing the right breed and managing parasites to fencing, feed…

Growing Squash, Cucumbers & Melons in Zone 9a: Tips for Bigger Harvests

In this episode of The Compost Pile, hosts David Pool, Aaron Barnhill, & Paul Lemoine break down how to successfully grow squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, and watermelon in the garden—especially in Zone 9a and Southeast Texas. They discuss why these crops can be both highly productive and frustrating…

Summer Gardening in Zone 9a: Okra, Southern Peas & Heat-Loving Crops Explained

In this episode of The Compost Pile, hosts David Pool and Aaron Barnhill break down everything you need to know about summer gardening in Zone 9a, with a focus on heat-tolerant crops like okra and southern peas. We discuss why many gardeners struggle during the summer months and how shifting your p…

Backyard Chickens 101: Raising Healthy Hens, Avoiding Costly Mistakes & Getting More Eggs

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? In this episode of The Compost Pile, hosts David Pool and Aaron Barnhill break down everything beginners need to know before bringing home their first flock. From day-old chicks to egg-laying hens, we cover the non-negotiables of chicken care, common mistak…

Spring to Summer Gardening Tips: Heat, Pests, Watering & Tomato Problems (Zone 9a)

As we transition from spring into the intense summer heat, your garden can go from thriving to struggling almost overnight. In this episode of The Compost Pile, David Pool and Aaron Barnhill are joined by Paul Lemoine to break down the biggest challenges gardeners face this time of year—and how to …

Bitcoin For Organisations - My First Bitcoin - James Dewar, David Pool, Darren Freemantle. #609

A strategic guide to risk, opportunity and adoption! $ BTC 78,461 Block Height 949,622 Today's guests are James Dewar, David Pool, and Darren Fremantle who join me to discuss their new "Bitcoin for Organisations" project, an open-source educational resource designed to help businesses unde…

Creating a Sustainable Garden & Homestead: How to Avoid Burnout in Gardening & Backyard Farming

How do you build a garden or homestead that you actually enjoy long-term? In this episode of The Compost Pile, David Pool and Aaron Barnhill discuss what “sustainability” really means in gardening, homesteading, and backyard farming. Instead of focusing only on eco-friendly practices, this conversa…

Growing Food That Gives Back: Donation Gardening, Shade Tips & Soil Health (Bonus Episode)

In this special bonus episode of The Compost Pile, host David Pool is joined live at The Giving Field by Destin Noak ( @texasgardenguy ) and staff member, Michael Meazell, for an on-location conversation about gardening with purpose. This episode dives into the impact of donation-based gardening—w…

Bonus Episode: Charitable Gardening & Feeding the Community at The Giving Field (Earth Day)

In this special bonus episode of The Compost Pile, host David Pool records live from the annual Earth Day celebration at The Giving Field. This isn’t just a community garden—The Giving Field is a charitable garden dedicated to growing fresh, organic produce that is donated directly to local soup ki…

Criminal Court Judge David Pool

Judge David Pool is a fifth generation Memphian, but his pathway to becoming a state criminal court judge was a little out of the ordinary. As a touring musician, he took to the highways of America, and as beloved music teacher, he roamed the hallways of a local high school, inspiring another gener…