Planting, chipping, mulching, and irrigation has been the themes this month.  Join us as we share all the happenings on our homestead including our NEW irrigation system that is making watering and fertilizing super simple!   Resources: (with affiliate links) Weather Station Our Irrigation Set ups!  4 zone Irrigation timer 12 zone controller and 6 zone kit (we bought 2 of these) Tubing (works for both timers) Impact Sprinkler heads  fertilizer injector ..read more

Spring has sprung on the homestead and today we share all the new seeds/plants we are looking forward to in 2020 as well as many steps we take to prep our garden for planting.  In this episode we also answer listener qustions and discuss how we use permaculture principles in our vegetable gardens.   Resources: Plant SALE- Seminol Pumpkins, thornless blackberries, elderberries, onion sets, comfrey, horseradish, jerusalem artichoke, and more!  All orders will ship Friday April 3rd. LED grow light that we use can be found HERE.  (amazon affiliate link that we do make a ..read more

Including our Kids in our Garden and Kitchen allows us to teach them SO many important life skills, including encouraging healthy eating!  While most of us want our kids in the Garden and in the Kitchen, the reality of doing so can sometimes feel impossible.  Today we are joined by one of my favorite people, Leah Webb from Deep Rooted Wellness to discuss tactical tips and tricks to make Gardening and Cooking with kids an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.  Leah is not only an expert in successfully incorporating a whole foods diet WITH your kids, bu ..read more

Do you want to fill your pantry with a years worth of food?  Me too!  In this episode we get to chat with Melissa K. Norris from Pioneering Today Podcast about everything from planning how much to grow, to tracking your harvests, and even a peak at what our food storage looks like in our own homes!  This episode is packed with so much great information, I think your going to love it!   Resources:   Connect with Melissa K. Norris Pioneering Today Podcast (#210 mentioned in podcast) Website:  Melissaknorris.com Social:  Facebook & Instagr ..read more

Soil building is the 'secret sauce' to a thriving and productive garden.  In this episode we share with you a simple 3 step process that you can do RIGHT NOW to prep your soil for spring.  In the farm update we discuss getting the farm ready for winter including this handy checklist I made just for you!) and OUR first skunk story.  Hope you enjoy! Resources: 'Get Ready for Winter' Checklist Jerusalem Artichokes & Seminole Pumpkins Stay organized and make 2020 super efficient with our Garden Planner To see our life in pictures join us on Facebook & Instagram Check out o ..read more

Today we chat with Tamara from the Roo Apron about how the Roo Apron came to be, what it’s like to create and distribute a product, and how the company has grown over the years.  For all of you that are working hard to live your dream, you will love this story of perseverance! Resources: Check out the Roo Apron on their website:  www.RooApron.com 20% OFF using code ‘edible20’ at RooApron.com (3 days only! Expires 10/29/2019) Connect with Tamara on Instagram and Facebook  Come visit us at the Sustainability Conference in Durham NC Nov. 1 ..read more

Ever wonder what it takes to put on a big conference?  How long does it take to plan and how much money do these things cost anyways?  Join us in this episode as we discuss all this and more with Amy from Homesteaders of America.   Resources: Homesteaders of America Conference  2019 Conference Details including Kidsteader classes and Tickets Homesteaders of America on Social: Facebook - Find Conference Schedule Here Instagram Amy's Personal Website:  The Fewell Homestead The Homesteader's Herbal Companion The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping ..read more

Plant and Seed Varieties Matter and are one of the keys to simplifying your garden experience.  In this episode, we discuss choosing strong genetics in your seeds and plants, seed saving tips, and why we choose the types of seeds that we do when planting out our gardens.  Also in the farm update, we talk about our end of summer harvest, fall garden plantings, and meat birds.   FREE Back to Basics in the Garden- Join us as we walk you through all the basics so that your gardening will be simple and rewarding.  Check out our blog post where we have facebook live videos ..read more

Today we chat with Meg and Ben from Hollar Homestead about their search for the perfect place to call home.  It has been 2 years since we last chatted with the Hollar's and it is amazing how much they have accomplished!  If you would like to listen to the first interview, I have linked it here.  In this episode here are some of the fun things we talk about: What was it like to travel around the US with your 4 boys? Favorite Experience Lessons Learned How did you choose your Homestead Land? Words of Wisdom for those who are thinking of doing the same While their road trip adve ..read more

Today we chat with Noelle Fuller from UGarden Herbs all about how to have a healthy relationship with your skin and the Sun.  In this episode we discuss: Roles of our skin Things that Damage our skin Healing and Protecting our skin with a holistic approach The role digestion plays in our skin Importance of Hydration Safer Sun Exposure Benefits of the sun All about Sunscreen Skin Care Routines Here are the show notes and how to find out more about Noelle! Noelle Fuller - Herb Farmer and Director of UGArden Herbs at UGA in Georgia. and Beautycounter Consultant.  You can a ..read more