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 controllerand6 zone kit(we bought 2 of these) Tubing(works for both timers) Impact Sprinkler heads fertilizer injector
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 questions 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 foundHERE. (amazon affiliate link that we do make a small amount of $$ per purchase) Do you want to submit listener questions for our next episode? We collect listener questions through a link inside our newsletter. You can sign upHERE. Join us onfacebookandinstagram! If you Enjoy our Podcast, Please leave us aniTunesreview! We really appreciate your feedback! ****Leaving a review is simple in 5 easy steps click the link above to access our iTunes page click "view in iTunes" button that is located directly below our podcast image click "Ratings and Reviews" tab located above the list of available podcasts click your star rating directly below that click "write a review" THANK YOU so much for taking the time to write us a review. These reviews help us out tremendously in the world of iTunes.
Including our Kids in our Gardening and Cooking allows us to teachthemSO 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 byone 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, but she also shares her experience in making a restrictive diet work. Between her amazing recipes, meal plans, kitchenprep skills and handling picky eaters, Leah is the go to source for helping us get our kids in the kitchen and eating a healthy whole foods diet. Resources: Connect withLeah Webb from Deep Rooted Wellness Book: The Grain-free Sugar-free Dairy-free Family Cookbook Website: www.DeepRootedWellness.com Social:Facebook&Instagram Grab your Garden Planner Here Join our Affiliate Team Here Listener Questions- We would love to help you find success in your garden and homestead.Follow the link inside our newsletter to submit your questions! Join us onfacebookandinstagram! If you Enjoy our Podcast, Please leave us aniTunesreview! We really appreciate your feedback! ****Leaving a review is simple in 5 easy steps click the link above to access our iTunes page click "view in iTunes" button that is located directly below our podcast image click "Ratings and Reviews" tab located above the list of available podcasts click your star rating directly below that click "write a review" THANK YOU so much for taking the time to write us a review. These reviews help us out tremendously in the world of iTunes.
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 withMelissa K. Norris Pioneering Today Podcast(#210mentioned in podcast) Website:Melissaknorris.com Social:Facebook&Instagram Melissa K. Norris NEW Book:The Family Garden Plan; Growing a Year's Worth of Food for your Family (Preorder NOW and grab all your Bonus Material!) FreeCanning Video Series Melissa'sPantry Tour Top 10 Gifts for the Gardener blog post SURVEY-What would you like more of in 2020?? Thank you SO MUCH for taking this 4 question (super quick) survey to help guide us in planning out our 2020 Year!!
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 ourGarden Planner To see our life in pictures join us on Facebook & Instagram Check out ourFacebook Live Videosas we step thru all the Basics to a Successful Garden Check out our FREEGarden Resources! Join us onfacebookandinstagram! If you Enjoy our Podcast, Please leave us aniTunesreview! We really appreciate your feedback! ****Leaving a review is simple in 5 easy steps click the link above to access our iTunes page click "view in iTunes" button that is located directly below our podcast image click "Ratings ...
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. 1-3 Join us on Facebook Live this Wednesday (10/30/2019) at 1pm EST as we continue our Garden Planning Series! This week we will discuss planning out our seeds and using the Sow the Seed section of our planner!) Check out our FREE Garden Resources! Join us on facebook and instagram! If you Enjoy our Podcast, Please leave us an iTunes review! We really appreciate your feedback! ****Leaving a review is simple in 5 easy steps click the link above to access our iTunes page click "view in iTunes" button that is located directly below our podcast image click "Ratings and Reviews" tab located above the list of available podcasts click your star rating directly below that click "write a review" THANK YOU so much for taking the time to write us a review. These reviews help us out tremendously in the world of iTunes.
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 Conference2019 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 Handbook Enter to Win FREE TICKETS!! One lucky winner will receive a 2 person weekend pass for the 2019 Homesteaders of America Conference! Come visit our Website to win- All Winners will be announced on Friday, Oct. 4th. Sow Organized Garden FREE classes Come Visit us on Facebook & Instagram!
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 and free printables to go with each topic. You can join our email list to find out the dates and times of all our facebook live events and keep up with all our free printables. http://www.SowEdible.com Join us on facebook and instagra
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 adventure has come to a wonderful ending, you don't want to miss their new exciting adventure of building their homestead! Go find out more on their YouTube Channel:The Hollar Homestead,Instagram, andFacebook. Other Resources: 2020 Sow Organized Garden Planner is here! Yay!Planning your garden has never been so easy!Avoid the overwhelm and chaos this yearbyplanning your garden or homestead for success! Created for Gardeners, by gardeners, this garden planner will provide you with plenty of room to plan and recordall thevital information you need for a successful garden in an organized and simple layout.Come Check it out! Events! Our Fall Event Schedule is packed and we are SUPER excited to meet you at one ofthese events. Facebook Live Event... EEE! Super Nervous Excited you guys! Come Join me on Facebook, Monday Sept. 9th at 12:30 EST for our first live event!
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 ofUGArden Herbsat UGA in Georgia. and Beautycounter Consultant. You can also find her onInstagram@njoyfuller FREE safer skinconsultation formto work with Noelle and get recommendations for products...even ones you can make yourself! Serum Recipe Favorite Sunscreen: Badger Balm and Beautycounter Favorite Outerwear to work in the Sun: Duluth Trading Sun Shirts and Hats, 2020 SowOrganized Garden Planner COMING SOON!!Sign up for our email listto get all the Presale Offers and Freebies!