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This podcast chronicles my homesteading journey on 7 acres in Ohio with my husband, chickens, bees and garden.

by Laura Millat: Makeup Wearing and Homesteading

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The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)

About The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)

This podcast chronicles my homesteading journey on 7 acres in Ohio with my husband, chickens, bees and garden. This podcast is meant to be a bridge between nature centered homesteading and the more girly aspects of your life. Some topics discussed on my show are: what it means to be a homesteader, beekeeping, food preservation, self sufficiency, gardening for beginners, planners, backyard chickens, seasonal living, year round gardening, nontoxic homemaking, holistic living, safer skincare, hunting, clean beauty, real food cooking, canning basics, rural living, and living in the Midwest!

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Episodes

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  1. Nov 5, 2026 · 18 min

    November's Homestead Goals!

    We are entering the season where things finally start to slow down in the garden, but there's still things to do! Shop Plum Paper Planners with code LAURAM10 Follow me on Instagram

  2. Oct 29, 2026 · 24 min

    New Rhythms and Other October Favorites!

    Today's episode is all about the things I am loving this October. Here's the links to the physical items I mention: Oikos Protein Shakes Quince Candles and Diffusers Morphe Bronzer Brush Hammit Charles Bag Yearly Task Scheduler Follow me on Instagram!

  3. Oct 22, 2026 · 23 min

    What I'm Buying this Black Friday for the Homestead (and Myself)!

    Today's episode is all about shopping! Here's links to some of the specific things I mention: Insect Netting Row Cover Planner Covers Garden Arches Ventilated Bee Suit Follow me on Instagram! Use code LAURAM10 at Plum Paper planners

  4. Oct 15, 2026 · 38 min

    10 Things I Wish I Knew About Gardening Sooner

    Today's episode is all about the garden, including 8 things that I wish I knew about setting up my ideal garden, and 2 extra things I wish I knew. Follow me on Instagram! Planter App

  5. Oct 8, 2026 · 35 min

    Big Fall Homestead Goals and Other Updates!

    Today's episode is a catch up episode, with you my fellow girly homesteader! Year Long Task Scheduler Follow me on Instagram!

Earlier episodes (195)
  1. Oct 1, 2026 October's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of October along with a big bee update! Shop Dakota Tin Follow me on Instagram
  2. Sep 24, 2026 September's Favorite (and Life Changing) Things!
    Today's episode shares my favorite things from the month of September, most are new but one is a tried and true tool from my kitchen! Medium Vida tote from Hobo Quince Work Bag (the one I returned) Ventilated Bee Suit White Elastic Belt (for bee suit) Hooded Rash Guard Morphe 202 Brush Steam Canner Ultimate Homestead Task Planning Tool Follow me on Instagram!
  3. Sep 17, 2026 My 2026 Summer Garden Summary
    Today's episode is all about what worked and what didn't in the summer garden this year. Even though I am still about a month away from our first frost, I am done with the summer garden and am ready to share! Shop Plum Paper Planners with code LAURAM10 Follow me on Instagram!
  4. Sep 10, 2026 A Step by Step Guide to Planning EVERYTHING in Your Homestead
    Today's episode is a very informational one, all about how I plan out every week of my year so that seasonal things happen when they need to, and the rest of my life can fit around it. Download the Planning Tool Shop Thrive Market Follow me on Instagram!
  5. Sep 3, 2026 September's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of September. I talk about the garden, bees and preserving! Shop Plant Therapy Candles Follow me on Instagram!
  6. Aug 27, 2026 Why I Love Shishito Peppers, and Other August Favorites!
    Here's the links to the products I mention today: Kindle Paperwhite Hat Friendly Lay Flat Hair Clip Supergoop Mineral Play Sunscreen Morphe Brow Gel Use code LAURAM10 for an extra 10% off the Labor Day Sale (starts 9/4) Follow me on Instagram!
  7. Aug 20, 2026 Is Gardening Worth It? (And Other ALMOST Fall Musings)
    Today's episode is all about my thoughts about life after getting back from our vacation! Shop Plum Paper Planners Follow me on Instagram!
  8. Aug 13, 2026 My Rosacea Drama and Skincare Routine Overhaul
    Today's episode is all about the rosacea drama I've had ever since the beginning of June. Here's my current routine and the links to the products: Evening 1: Prequel Pre Gleanse Cleansing Oil Prequel Redness Solutions Cleanser Merida Skin Quieting Serum Prequel Multi Quench Serum Mad Hippie AHA/BHA Milk mixed with Almond Clear Mandelic Acid Prequel Half & Half Moisturizer Prequel Barrier Cream Evening 2:…
  9. Aug 6, 2026 August Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of August on the homestead. Shop Plum Paper Planners with code LAURAM10 Follow me on Instagram!
  10. Jul 30, 2026 July's Favorite Things: Sprouts, Vac Sealers, and Dare I Say... CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN?
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things for the month of July, here's links to them all: Forages Sprouting Jar Mason Jar Vac Sealer Cut Flower Food Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen UV Camera Shop my favorite PJ pants with code HOMESTEADER Follow me on Instagram!
  11. Jul 23, 2026 Fall Garden Thoughts, Hopes and Ideas
    This episode is brought to you by: Thorne Supplements Follow me on Instagram!
  12. Jul 16, 2026 REPLAY: My Interview with Karin from the Just Grow Something Podcast
    Here's a link to Karin's podcast Shop Cozy Earth and use code HOMESTEADER at checkout Follow me on Instagram
  13. Jul 9, 2026 What I'm (HOPING) to Preserve in 2026!
    Today's episode is all about preserving! I do mention a great resource for freezing, here's the link to that: Freeze Fresh Cookbook Shop Plum Paper Planner Back to School Sale Follow me on Instagram!
  14. Jul 2, 2026 July's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Believe it or not, July is for planning the fall garden! Here's links to the two tools I'll be using: Planter App Seed Time Garden Planner Shop Cozy Earth and use the code HOMESTEADER Follow me on Instagram!
  15. Jun 25, 2026 June's Favorite Things (Cook Books, Bee Hive Organization, Laundry Detergent and More!)
    Today's episode has a lot of links, here they are: Mini Chicken Waterer Flock Recover Branch Basics Laundry Detergent Grubbly Farms Electrolytes Cutting Board Holder Ferritin Supplement Follow me on Instagram!
  16. Jun 18, 2026 Spring Garden Summary - 2026
    Today's episode of the podcast is all about the spring garden this year and what I learned from it! Cozy Earth Bamboo Quilt (use code HOMESTEADER for 20% off) Follow me on Instagram!
  17. Jun 11, 2026 We're All Getting Older, So You'd Better Learn to Stand Up for Yourself!
    Today's episode is a philosophical one, all about standing up for yourself and your body. Shop Counter Beauty Face Mist Follow me on Instagram!
  18. Jun 4, 2026 June's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode shares a lot of my goals for the month of June. Topics discussed are, garlic harvesting, preserving, cabbage moths and other pests, beekeeping and more. Shop Plum Paper Planners and get 10% off with code LAURAM10 Follow me on Instagram!
  19. May 28, 2026 May's Favorite Things!
    Today's episode mentions a lot of products, here's the links to them: Run Chicken Bluetooth Door Vego Garden Box Aveda Pure Abundance Shampoo Badger SPF Lip Balm Melody Susie Top Coat Counter Beauty Vitamin C Serum Follow me on Instagram!
  20. May 21, 2026 Life Hacks and Updates Regarding Allergies, Hair and Sun Protection
    Today's episode is a mix of some updates about new things I'm doing and using, here's links to all of those: Boiron Allergy Meds Similasan Eye Drops Aveeno Ointment (for my eyes) Microfiber Hair Scrunching Towels No Nothing Hairspray All Good Sunscreen Stick Supergoop Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Counter Beauty Lipid Cleanser Grubbly Farms Electrolytes Follow me on Instagram!
  21. May 14, 2026 Balance: You Don't Need to Make Everything from Scratch and Not Everything Needs to be "Clean"
    Today's episode is a philosophical one, all about finding balance in the things you do and how you take shortcuts, to the balance between making everything non-toxic in your house and actually having things that work. Shop No-Nothing Hair Care Follow me on Instagram!
  22. May 7, 2026 REPLAY: Chicken 101 with Sabrina, The Unexpected Gardener!
    Today's episode is a replay from last year where I was interviewed by Sabrina, The Unexpected Gardener. We talk all about chickens, and here's links to some of the products I mention: Automatic Coop Door Grubbly Farms Coop Conditioner Shop the Plum Paper Planner sale with an extra 10% off with code LAURAM10 Follow me on Instagram!
  23. Apr 30, 2026 May's Homestead Goals!
    For me, May is mostly about getting back in to the rhythm of having the garden at the center of my life. Today I talk about that, how I am planning and also about the other things that are going on here! Grow & Flourish Goal Setting System Follow me on Instagram!
  24. Apr 23, 2026 April's Favorite Things!
    Here's the links for all the products I mention today: Three Ships Bakuchiol Serum Counter Beauty Bakuchiol Serum Free Bird Leg Shaver Braun Laser Hair Remover New Canning Shelving Organic Rev Follow me on Instagram!
  25. Apr 16, 2026 ALL the Details of My New Overhead Watering Setup!
    Today's episode is very product heavy, so here's the links to everything I talk about: main hose to garden (in hindsight, I'd get a larger diameter) leader hoses finally a GOOD hose splitter Rain Point smart hose timer Rain Point moisture sensors sprinkler heads Dew Skin Follow me on Instagram!
  26. Apr 9, 2026 REPLAY: Favorite Meals Using Spring's Seasonal Produce
    Today's episode is all about cooking in season and a plug for an awesome meal prep app: Mealime Plum Paper Planners (use code LAURAM10)
  27. Apr 2, 2026 April's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of April! Madalene Hill Rosemary Dew Skin Tinted SPF Moisturizer Follow me on Instagram
  28. Mar 26, 2026 March's Favorite Things: All Things Organizing and Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer
    Today's episode has a lot of products, here's links to those: Ceramedx Cleanser Photo Boxes Seed Box Grubbly Farms Coop Conditioner Laser Level Floating Shelves with Hidden Hooks Follow me on Instagram!
  29. Mar 19, 2026 Spring Skincare, How to Transition to Warmer Weather and Some Product Reccomendations
    Today we are talking all about spring skincare, here's links to the products I mention specifically: Mad Hippie Face Mask Ceramedx Cream Cleanser Three Ships Gel Cleanser Three Ships Ceramide Cream Face Theory Toner Shop Organic Rev Follow me on Instagram!
  30. Mar 12, 2026 2026 Garden Brain Dump!
    Today's episode is all about the garden, and I am brain dumping all the ideas I have for it. Get 40% off your first Thrive Market order Follow me on Instagram!
  31. Mar 5, 2026 March Homestead Goals!
    This episode of the podcast talks about my goals for the month of March, and we're finally getting to major garden things! Shop Grubbly Farms Follow me on Instagram
  32. Feb 26, 2026 February's Favorite Things!
    Here's links to all the products I mention: Kitchenaid Oven Nordic Socks Mercari Poshmark Ceramide Facial Lotion Ceramide Body Lotion Ceramide Cream Mandelic Acid Cleanser Plum Paper Planners
  33. Feb 19, 2026 Organized Canning Supplies Equals Less Stressful Canning!
    Today's episode is all about the recent organization overhaul for all my canning supplies! Here's a link to the specific trays I am using to store my jars: Bamboo Serving Trays Garden Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  34. Feb 12, 2026 GIRL TALK: A Semi-Crunchy 1 Year Review of Birth Control
    Yup, I've been on birth control to manage endometriosis for a year now, and I honestly love it. Surgery Tell All Episode Shop Counter Beauty's Lipid Cleanser Follow me on Instagram
  35. Feb 5, 2026 February's Homestead Goals and Updates (YES I'm Starting Some Seeds!)
    Today's episode is all about my goals for February! I do mention a couple things, here's links to those items: Pop Up Low Tunnels Shop the "Bee Happy Bee You" Design from my Spring/Summer '26 Collection Follow me on Instagram
  36. Jan 29, 2026 January's Homestead Favorites!
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things from January! Here's links to everything I talk about: Goodr Sunglasses cheese shredder Boiron flu medicine Boiron cold medicine tongue scraper 4 Tendencies quiz No Nothing Mousse Grow & Flourish Goal Setting System Follow me on Instagram!
  37. Jan 22, 2026 My Soaker Hose System After 2 Years: Honest Review and New Ideas for Irrigation
    Today's episode is all about my soaker hose system that I had on my garden for 2 years, plus some back story on how I finally got real pressurized water to my garden and what I plan to use for this season. I do mention a few products, here's links to those: Stainless Steel Hose (that we buried in the yard) Overhead Sprinklers Two Zone Smart Sprinkler Timer Counter Beauty Facial Mist Follow me on Instagram!
  38. Jan 15, 2026 How I'm Planning the Garden and Also My Life in 2026!
    Here's links to all the planning tools I mention today: Plum Paper Planners Seed Time Goal Setting Workbook Planter App Follow me on Instagram!
  39. Jan 8, 2026 My Goals (Homestead and Personal) for 2026!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for 2026! Here's a link to the goal setting system I use And to Grubbly Farms Follow me on Instagram!
  40. Jan 1, 2026 January's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for January, which include a lot of garden planning! Grow & Flourish System Shop Three Ships Skincare Follow me on Instagram
  41. Dec 25, 2025 December's Favorite Things!
    Today's episode is about the things I've loved this December! Here's links to the important things: Souper Cubes Fall Boots (Earth Shoes) Winter Boots (Earth Shoes) Seasonal Meal Idea Subscription Aura Frame Follow me on Instagram!
  42. Dec 18, 2025 2025s Favorite Things and Concepts!
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things from 2025! I mention both products and concepts, here's the links to the phsyical things I mention: Kosas Chemistry Deodorant Fissler Stainless Steel Pans Field Company Cast Iron Oura Ring ProForm Rowing Machine
  43. Dec 11, 2025 My Fav Things I've Ever Preserved (and What I DON'T Like to Preserve Too)
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things to preserve and a bit about how my preservation journey has evolved. It's all about finding the things you use most! Follow me on Instagram Shop Dakota Tin Garden Edging
  44. Dec 4, 2025 December's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of December. Get the Grow & Flourish Goal Setting Workbook Follow me on Instagram!
  45. Nov 27, 2025 November's Favorite Things (Lots of Supplements)
    This month's favorites are very supplement heavy, here's the links for those: Hilma Fiber Gummies Hilma Constipation Relief NOW Foods Vit C/Zinc Mary Ruth Digestive Enzymes Cheers Post Alcohol Aid Plus the link to: ZIG Dot Markers Shop Counter Beauty Follow me on Instagram
  46. Nov 20, 2025 All About Protecting Your Skin in Winter!
    Today's episode is all about winter skincare, here's the links to the products I mention: Three Ships: Gel Cleanser Ceramide Serum Ceramide Cream Counter Beauty: Mineral Essence Vitamin C Oil Dew Skin Mad Hippie: Cream Cleanser Exfoliating Mask Fre: Body Sunscreen Face Cream Face Theory AHA Body Cream Add the Grow & Flourish Workbook to your cart NOW! Follow me on Instagram!
  47. Nov 13, 2025 Time Change and Cold Weather Activities to Beat SAD
    Today's episode is all about things to do now that it's dark all the time and potentially cold where you live! I also discuss the concept of creating a winter bucket list, so that you don't lose track of all the fun ideas you have. Shop Plum Paper Planners and use code LAURAM10 for an extra 10% off Follow me on Instagram!
  48. Nov 6, 2025 I Got My First Buck!!
    Today's episode is the entire story of how I got my first buck, the third deer I've ever taken. Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off the Grow & Flourish End of Year Bundle Shop Counter Beauty Vitamin C Oil Follow me on Instagram
  49. Oct 30, 2025 November's Homestead Goals for the Beginning of Reflection Season
    Happy reflection season! November is another one of my favorite months, and today I am sharing my goals here on the homestead and also some updates. Shop Three Ships Skincare Follow me on Instagram
  50. Oct 23, 2025 October's Favorite Things (Including My New Garden Edging!)
    Today's episode is all about my favorites from October, plus some more details about my garden expansion! Dakota Tin Garden Edging Stakes from Amazon OSO Stem Puller Unbrush Three Ships Lip Treatment Counter Essence Counter Face Mist Grow & Flourish Goal Setting Bundle Follow me on Instagram
  51. Oct 16, 2025 2025 Summer Garden Summary!
    Although our first frost hasn't come yet, I'm OVER the summer garden and am sharing all that went well, and what didn't go well... Shop Counter Beauty Mineral Essence Follow me on Instagram!
  52. Oct 9, 2025 REPLAY: Fall Garden Tasks To DO When You're DONE WITH IT
    Today is a replay of an episode I recorded last year when I was in the same mood as I am now... DONE! Poultry-Geist Halloween Gear Follow me on Instagram!
  53. Oct 2, 2025 October's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of October. Grow & Flourish Goal Setting Workbook And Journal Bundle Follow me on Instagram
  54. Sep 25, 2025 September's Favorite Things!
    Today's podcast shares my favorite things from the month of September, here's links to the things I talk about, and the ingredients for my sandwich loaf bread. Mildliner Markers Counter Vitamin C Serum Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser Grow & Flourish Goal Setting Workbook Presale! Bread: 100 - 150 g starter 2 eggs 60 g softened butter 1 tbs sugar 300 g AP flour water as needed to form a thick but sticky dough
  55. Sep 18, 2025 Updates! Health, Hair and Goal Setting
    Today's episode is all about updates, both business and personal! First I discuss the 2026 Grow & Flourish Goal Setting Workbook. As a listener of the podcast, you get first dibs on it, use the code PRESALE to get free shipping, here's the links to the workbook and the workbook/journal bundle: Workbook Only Workbook & Journal I also talk about health, here's the link to my rowing machine: ProForm Rower Shop…
  56. Sep 11, 2025 Transitioning Your Fall Skincare
    Today's episode is all about skin, and the two adjustment phases it might go through. The products I mention are: Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser Mad Hippie Exfoliating Face Mask Face Theory Spray Toner Counter Mineral Essence Three Ships Ceramide Cream Three Ships Facial Oil Counter Dew Skin Counter Supreme Cream Shop Grubbly Farms Follow me on Instagram
  57. Sep 4, 2025 September's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode, I share my goals for the month of September, along with some updates about what's going on around here. Shop Dakota Tin Garden Edging Follow me on Instagram!
  58. Aug 28, 2025 August Favs, Specifically Making Your Chore List in Tune with the Seasons
    Today I share my favorites from the month of August, but also go in depth about my new chore schedule and how I reorganized it to be more in tune with the needs of the garden. Here's links to the other products I mention: Melodiesusie Gel Polish Fre Sunscreen Counter Beauty Grubbly Farms Calcium Supplement BT Spray for cabbage worms Follow me on Instagram!
  59. Aug 21, 2025 People Want to Adopt Your Chickens, and PAY You!
    Today's episode is an interview with Danielle Bornowski, from Nest and Nonsense! She shares her proven method to sell not just eggs, but a whole experience of chicken keeping to people, to increase your egg revenue and potentially create leads to create other profits off your homestead. Here's her links: Follow her chickens on Instagram Chicken Profit Calculator Start your own business here Shop Plum Paper Planners…
  60. Aug 20, 2025 UPDATE: Episode Release Day is Now Thursdays
    Quick update, you'll get a full episode tomorrow!
  61. Aug 13, 2025 This Year's Preservation Methods
    This year I am definitely not going to be canning as much, and I explain why in the episode! I do mention a couple items, here's links to those: Freeze Fresh book Mesh Herb Dehydrating Rack Shop Grubbly Farms Follow me on Instagram!
  62. Aug 6, 2025 Late Summer Musings and Reflections
    Today's episode is a philosophical one with me musing about life after getting some devastating news, going on vacation, and just the sense of change that comes with end of summer! Use code GIRLY to get 20% off Three Ships Skincare Follow me on Instagram!
  63. Jul 30, 2025 August Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I share about my goals for the month of August, along with what went on during July. Shop Counter Beauty Follow me on Instagram!
  64. Jul 23, 2025 July's Favorite Things!
    Here's the links to all the products I mention on today's episode: All Good Sunscreen Stick Counter Beauty Countertime Serum Tower 28 Pressed Powders Follow me on Instagram!
  65. Jul 16, 2025 All About Summer Skincare!
    Better late than never, but here's my advice on dealing with the extremes that come with summer, hot humid air outside, cold and dry air inside, and the sweat that can wreak havoc on your skin. Here's links to the products I mention: Face Theory Facial Mist All Good Sport Stick Sunscreen Counter Beauty Dew Skin SPF Three Ships Skincare (use code GIRLY) Follow me on Instagram!
  66. Jul 9, 2025 All About Preserving with Mary of Mary's Nest!
    Today I have the pleasure to share an interview with a preserving master, Mary of Mary's Nest! Here's links to learn all about her and her upcoming book: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marysnest YouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarysNest/community Facebook: https://facebook.com/marysnest Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171869080205145 Instagram: https://instagram.com/marysnest Get…
  67. Jul 2, 2025 July's Homestead Goals & Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of July on our homestead, which have to be short and sweet due to vacations. Shop Counter Beauty Follow me on Instagram!
  68. Jun 25, 2025 June's Favorite Things!
    Here's a list of the things I mention today, and here is the sunscreen ingredient I am still formulating my opinion on: butyloctyl salicylate No Nothing hairspray, styling mist, moisture mist and hair oil My Parallelle Bag Cotopaxi travel bag Live Tinted SPF 50 sunscreen Quince Cotton Percale Sheets Plum Paper Planners (use code LAURAM10)
  69. Jun 18, 2025 2025 Spring Garden Summary
    Today's episode is all about the garden, both my successes and failures! I do mention a couple links, here's those: Organic Rev Grow & Flourish Garden Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  70. Jun 11, 2025 Am I Middle Aged Now?? Advice on Aging Gracefully
    Today I turn 35, which is why we're having a philosophical episode all about aging gracefully, and I give a lot of advice about some of the physical aspects of aging. Shop Three Ships Skincare with code GIRLY for 20% off Follow me on Instagram
  71. Jun 4, 2025 June's Homestead Goals!
    Today is all about my goals for the month of June! I do mention a ciuple products, here's the links to those: Organic Rev and Fertilizer Air Drying Herb Setup No Nothing Hairspray Follow me on Instagram!
  72. May 28, 2025 Stink Bugs Traps, Slug Bait, Magic Hair Clips and Other May Favorites!
    Here's the links to the products I mention: Organic Rev Fertilizer Ortho Bug Getta (OMRI listed) Volume Root Clips Lay Flat Hair Clips Tower 28 Blush Plum Paper Planners Follow me on Instagram!
  73. May 21, 2025 Health, Skin and Hair Updates Since Surgery
    Today's episode is a personal one, all about the health updates I've had since being on birth control for the past three months. I also go into updates about how my skin has changed and also my updated hair routine since it's gotten longer. Surgery Tell All Episode Here's links to the products mentioned: Three Ships (use code GIRLY for 20% off): Ceramide Cream Ceramide Serum Gel Cleanser Innersense: Hair Renewal…
  74. May 14, 2025 REPLAY: 2022 Wild Turkey Season
    Today's episode is a replay of our experience back in 2022 when we got out first wild turkey! Shop Three Ships Skincare Follow me on Instagram
  75. May 7, 2025 What to do When the Garden is Making You Mad...
    Today's episode is all about what to do when things aren't going as expected in the garden. Here's a link to another episode on this same topic: What to do when the garden isn't going well Get Grubbly Farms Coop Conditioner Follow me on Instagram!
  76. Apr 30, 2025 May's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of May. We are finally past our last frost, so it's time to get down to business. Some of the topics discussed are: beneficial nematodes seed varieties and sourcing garden and harvest rhythms indoor seed starting Get 10% off Sky and Sol tallow sunscreen Follow me on Instagram
  77. Apr 23, 2025 April Favs: Candles, My New Garden Hose and Lots of New Skincare for my Drier Hormonal Skin
    Here's the links to all the products I mention in today's episode: Plant Therapy Cleanser Plant Therapy Sagewood Amber Candle Plant Therapy Hair Growth Spray Bee and Beef Lip Balm The Ordinary Retinol New Garden Hose Use code GIRLY to get 5% off Organic Rev Follow me on Instagram
  78. Apr 16, 2025 All Things Chickens with Sabrina from The Unexpected Gardener!
    First of all, here's a link to Sabrina's podcast and Instagram: Podcast Instagram Links to the chicken items I mention: Sweet PDZ: Coop Recuperate: Poultry Nipples Auto Chicken Door Grubbly Farms Food Get 10% off the Grow & Flourish Planner Follow me on Instagram
  79. Apr 9, 2025 Safe Movement Patterns in the Garden (Advice From Me As a Personal Trainer)
    Today's episode combines my homestead life with my work life! Some of the topics discussed are: safe movement in the garden stretching strength building ergonomic garden set up women's health Shop Plum Paper Planner's Spring Sale Follow me on Instagram
  80. Apr 2, 2025 April's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode, I share my goals for the month, but also some updates about what's going on around here, and a few details about my new watering system. Here's a link to the hose we buried under the yard to get water from our house all the way out there: Stainless Steel Hose Shop Sky & Sol tallow skincare Follow me on Instagram!
  81. Mar 26, 2025 Cast Iron Pizza, Clean Tooth Care, Hormone Knowledge and more March Favorites!
    Today's episode discusses my favorites from this month, here's links to those plus the details of our new favorite way to have pizza! Vital Wheat Gluten This is Your Brain on Birth Control Thrive Market Lumineaux Mouth Wash Wellnesse Toothpaste Brushmo Electric Brush Heads Face Theory Glycolic Toner Crazy Hair Brush Three Ships Skincare Pizza Directions: the night before you want pizza, feed starter so it's ready…
  82. Mar 19, 2025 Spring Meal Inspiration!
    Today's episode shares my favorite spring recipes from 2024, but also a bit of a refresh with an app called Mealime and some insight into our changing schedules as homesteaders because of the time change! Mealime App Use code LAURAM10 for 10% off Plum Paper Planners Follow me on Instagram
  83. Mar 12, 2025 Spring is (almost) Here, So Let's Talk Skincare
    On today's episode I talk about transitioning your skincare for spring, and give my annual spiel to sunscreen. Here's links to the products I recommend: Face Theory Glycolic Acid Toner All Good Tinted Sunscreen Sky & Sol Sunscreen Face Theory Oil Cleanser Three Ships Gel Cleanser Face Theory Amino Acid Serum Follow me on Instagram! Get 30% off Grubbly Farms Hemp bedding
  84. Mar 5, 2025 March's Homestead Goals!
    Today's episode talks about my goals for the month of March, plus a bit about what's going on around here, and a health update! Use code LLLAURA for 10% off Lily Lolo mineral makeup Follow me on Instagram
  85. Feb 26, 2025 New Seed Starting Setup, my Weighted Vest and Other February Favorites!
    Here's all the links to the products I mention today: SEED STARTING SET UP 2 Tier Shoe Rack Storage Bins Silicone Mats Extra Large Mats OTHER Weighted Vest Innersense Scalp Renew Conditioner Sky and Sol Hair Cream Sky and Sol Tallow Serum Follow me on Instagram! Shop Dirty Labs with code THEGIRLYHOMESTEADER10
  86. Feb 19, 2025 What to Do When You're Lacking Motivation in Winter
    Winter is tough, and this winter has been especially tough for me. Today I'm sharing some tips on how to push through this last stretch of winter so you can be even more ready for the 2025 garden season! Get 10% off the Grow & Flourish Planner with code PODCAST Follow me on Instagram!
  87. Feb 12, 2025 Surgery Tell All: Women's Health, Laparoscopic Surgery, Endometriosis, and Losing an Ovary
    What an episode! Some of the topics today might not be appropriate for everyone, especially if you get squeamish... Some of the topics discussed are: endometriosis fertility and infertility birth control laparoscopic surgery painful periods hormone imbalances Follow me on Instagram! Shop Sky and Sol skincare Shop Grubbly Farms chicken food, treats and bedding
  88. Feb 5, 2025 February's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    I'm trying to give myself grace this month and not overload myself with tasks, but here's a rundown of what I have going on this month! Shop Plum Paper Planners and get an extra 10% off Follow me on Instagram
  89. Jan 29, 2025 Hemp Bedding, Big Lash Energy, Fantasy Book Recs & NA Bubbly
    Today's episode is all about my favorites from the month of January, here's links (some are affiliate) to what I mention: Grubbly Farms Hemp Bedding Gruvi n/a Dry Secco Zodiac Academy Series Live Tinted Mascara and Brow Gel Three Ships Night Cream Sky & Sol Sunscreen Follow me on Instagram Shop Bodyography Cream Shadows
  90. Jan 22, 2025 Garden Planning Step by Step!
    Today's episode is all about planning the garden, step by step. This is the same way I planned my garden last year, so I know it works, but of course your personality type will play a factor in the best way to plan your garden. The three resources I mention are: Grow & Flourish Planner (LITE) Seed Time Planter Get 20% off Three Ships Skincare with code GIRLY Follow me on Instagram!
  91. Jan 15, 2025 REPLAY: My Intro, and Our Story!
    Today is a replay, sorry about that, hopefully next week I can get back in to my podcasting groove. Grow & Flourish "Lite" Follow me on Instagram
  92. Jan 8, 2025 2024 Garden Summary and My Plan for 2025!
    On today's episode we are talking all about the garden, what went well last year and what didn't and how I am making changes for this year! Here's links to some of the things I mention in the episode: Seed Time Garden Planner Grow & Flourish Planner (code PODCAST for 10% off) Three Ships Skincare (code GIRLY for 20% off) Organic Rev (code GIRLY for 5% off) Follow me on Instagram
  93. Jan 1, 2025 Hello 2025, and January's Homestead Goals
    On today's episode, I share my goals for the month of January, which primarily revolve around planning the garden. I also ask for you to share YOUR big homestead goals for 2025, you can email me a written statement or an audio file to: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner (code PODCAST gets you 10% off)
  94. Dec 25, 2024 December's Favorite Things!
    Here's links to all the things I talk about on today's episode, plus the cocktail recipes: Garnuu menstrual cup Kosas Deodorant Curie Spray Deodorant Field Co Cast Iron Warmie stuffed animal Lily Lolo loose powder Maple Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon 1 tsp maple syrup bitters orange twist Gin "Snowflake" 2 oz gin 1 tsp rosemary simple syrup mint bitters 1/2 lemon ice, top with club soda Follow me on Instagram!
  95. Dec 18, 2024 REPLAY Homestead "Girl Talk" with my Friend Jen!
    Today is a replay of an episode from last year, I'll be back next with my favorites from the month of December! Follow me on Instagram
  96. Dec 11, 2024 2024's Favorite Things!
    Today's episode is about 5 products that have changed my life and then 5 more philosophical ideas that changed my life and I am hoping that they can change yours! Here's links to the products I mention: ⁠Braun Laser Hair Remover⁠ ⁠Seed Time Planting Calculator⁠ ⁠Steam Canner⁠ ⁠Mary Ruth Hair Vitamin⁠ ⁠Three Ships Skincare⁠ ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ Shop Plum Paper Planners and get 10% off
  97. Dec 4, 2024 December Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I am sharing my goals for the month of December. Some topics discussed are: preserving apples and onions homemade pasta venison jerky seed starting hydroponic growing goal setting FREE 2024 Achievements Printable Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner for 20% off Follow me on Instagram
  98. Nov 27, 2024 November's Favorite Things!
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things from the month of November, here's links to all of them: UNBIASED POLITICAL PODCASTS SmartHer News Podcast Unbiased The Federalist The Reason Roundtable Not Another Politics Podcast OTHER THINGS "Downtime Setting" on iPhone Jane Iredale Brow Pencil Innersense I Create Hold Gel Three Ships Glow Facial Oil Get 5% off Organic Rev Follow me on Instagram!
  99. Nov 20, 2024 What to Do Now That It's Dark All The Time...
    Today's episode is all about some indoor activities now that the time has changed and the weather is colder! Some topics discussed are: new kitchen skills planning for the future journaling introspection general winter health sleep health organizing baking Liquid Vitamin D I use Night Sky App Get 10% off Dirty Labs detergent with code THEGIRLYHOMESTADER10 Get your free Grow & Flourish Assessment Follow me…
  100. Nov 13, 2024 Legacy Media is DEAD, and Other Philosophical Musings
    Today's episode is a personal one, hope it resonates with you! Shop Three Ships Skincare Pre Black Friday Plum Paper Sale Follow me on Instagram to let me know how you feel about the definition of a Girly Homesteader and to request skincare samples!
  101. Nov 6, 2024 November's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I talk about what's going on around our homestead and share the goals I have for this month, the beginning of Reflection Season! Topics discussed are: planting garlic indoor gardening planning for next year preserving apples and onions Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner Shop Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics Follow me on Instagram!
  102. Oct 30, 2024 October's Favorite Things!
    Today's episode is all about my favorite things from the month, here's links to everything: Electric Mouse Traps Ryobi Battery Backpack Blower Key Chain Three Ships Ceramide Serum Moveable "Bar" / Charcuterie Board Follow me on Instagram Get 10% off your custom Plum Paper Planner Get 30% off Grubbly Farms
  103. Oct 23, 2024 UPDATES: Hubby Got His Deer, Plus My New Nail System/Routine
    I mention lots of products when it comes to the process of builder gel, here's links to all of those: Builder Gel "Blue Remover" Nail Drill Nail Lamp Olive & June Non Acetone Remover Follow me on Instagram Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner Shop Lily Lolo Cosmetics
  104. Oct 16, 2024 10 Garden Tasks That DON'T Involve the Fall Garden
    Did you give up on your fall garden? Maybe you didn't decide to plant one? That's ok! Same here. But, even if you're not actively growing outside right now, here's some things you should NOT skip, that way you can have a better 2025. Shop Grubbly Farms Chicken Food and Treats Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  105. Oct 9, 2024 Not Your Typical Fall Meal Ideas!
    Today's episode talks all about fall meals, but most of these ideas help you span the transition from summer to fall, with ways to use up all those green tomatoes and peppers! cabbage roll casserole apple, kohlrabi and radish slaw pumpkin sage pasta currywurst side slaw (see below) sheet pan dinner white chili tomato bisque (see below) stir fry fried green tomatoes CURRYWURST SAUCE 1 cup of Tomato Ketchup 4 –…
  106. Oct 2, 2024 October's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of October, some of the topics discussed are: seed starting soil amending mulching preservation fall gardening winter gardening indoor gardening Follow me on Instagram! Get 5% off Organic Rev with code GIRLY Buy The Grow & Flourish Planner with code PODCAST
  107. Sep 25, 2024 September's Favorite Things!
    On today's episode, I share some of my favorite products from the month, here's the links to them: Boric Acid Dough Whisk Forjars Canning Lids Face Theory Electrolyte Serum Monat Black Shampoo Shop Plum Paper Custom Planners Shop Root Pretty Eyeshadows Follow me on Instagram!
  108. Sep 18, 2024 2024 Summer Garden Summary!
    Today's episode is all about my summer garden, what went well, what went wrong, and what I want to change for 2025! Here's the programs I use to plan my garden: Planter App Seedtime And the paper planner I designed: Grow & Flourish Planner Buy Organic Rev for your fall transplants (use code GIRLY) Follow me on Instagram!
  109. Sep 11, 2024 New Winter Growing Methods (Experiments)!
    On today's podcast, I am talking about the ways I plan to grow some of our own food during winter, in the basement! Here's links to the specific dwarf varieties I will try in the Aerogarden: Fresh Bites Orange Pepper Snak Hero Bush Pea Red Velvet Tomato Quick Snack Cucumber Shop Lily Lolo Mineral Makeup Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner for 15% off with code PODCAST Follow me on Instagram!
  110. Sep 4, 2024 September's Homestead Goals & Updates!
    On today's episode, I share my goals for the month and also some updates. Some of the topics discussed are: seed starting transplanting garden pest management white tail deer hunting food preservation Follow me on Instagram! Buy the Grow and Flourish Planner Get 10% off Plum Paper Custom Planners
  111. Aug 28, 2024 August Favorites, Like New Canning Toys and Sports Bras that Don't Suck...
    On today's episode I am sharing some items that have made my month a lot easier and prettier! Here's the links to those items: Face Theory Replenamist Facial Mist Mineralized Deodorant Sewn In Pad Sports Bras Steam Canner Nutribullet Get 15% off the Grow and Flourish Planner with code PODCAST Shop Root Pretty Mineral Cosmetics Follow me on Instagram
  112. Aug 21, 2024 Transitioning Into Fall Skincare!
    Today's episode is all about transitioning your skincare routine from summer to fall! Here's links to the specific products I mention, but feel free to reach out to me for more details or samples! THREE SHIPS Cream Cleanser Gel Cleanser Ceramide Serum Bakuchiol Serum Facial Oil Day Cream Night Cream Ceramide Cream AHA Mask FACE THEORY Oat Toner Facial Mist Soothing Serum WASHCLOTHS Waffleknit Plush Follow me on…
  113. Aug 14, 2024 August Updates: Sourdough Progress, New Chicken Food and Updated Wavy Hair Routine
    On today's episode, I am sharing some updates about my sourdough routine, chicken food and wavy hair! Sourdough Pizza Recipe: 100 g starter 500 g flour 325 g water 50 g olive oil 10 g salt Italian seasoning to taste Divide in to 3 pizzas and bake at 450 for 8 min. Once ready to eat, preheat your oven to 375, then add your toppings. Put the pizza in the oven then increase temp to 450 and bake for 1 2 min! Mile Four…
  114. Aug 7, 2024 My Preservation Methods for 2024!
    Today I am sharing the ways I plan to preserve the harvest this year! I also talk about my new steam canner and how I plan to use that instead of water bath canning. Steam Canner The foods I mention specifically are: tomatoes green beans herbs cucumbers peppers berries peaches onions garlic peas I also mention the book Freeze Fresh, you can get it here Shop Lily Lolo Cosmetics with code LLLAURA to get 10% off Shop…
  115. Jul 31, 2024 August's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode, I am sharing some updates around our homestead, along with a business update! I also share my goals for the month of August. Some of the topics discussed today are: seed starting seed saving canning freezing long term cold storage garden planning Get 5% off Organic Rev with the code GIRLY Shop Three Ships skincare Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner Get 10% off Plum Paper Custom Planners Follow…
  116. Jul 24, 2024 July's Favorite Things!
    On today's episode I am sharing the things that have made my life happier, easier and prettier this month! Here's links to everything I talk about: Three Ships Ceramide Cream Three Ships Harmony Cleanser Waffle Knit Microfiber Cloths Citrus Squeezer Asutra Magnesium and Melatonin Cream Eyeshadow Sticks from: Jane Iredale Bodyography Honeybee Gardens Save 5% on Organic Rev Get the Grow & Flourish Planner Follow…
  117. Jul 17, 2024 REPLAY: What to Do When the Garden Isn't Going Well
    Today is a replay from 2 years ago, because two guarantees in life right now are that life gets busy, and the garden always gets out of hand... Get 30% off Grubbly Farms Get 10% off Plum Paper Planners Follow me on Instagram!
  118. Jul 10, 2024 Favorite Summer Meals Featuring All The Delicious Produce Coming from Your Summer Garden!
    On today's episode I am sharing some of our favorite summer meals featuring produce like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, etc. Zucchini Fritter Recipe Get 15% off your copy of the Grow & Flourish Planner Get 10% off Lily Lolo Cosmetics Follow me on Instagram!
  119. Jul 3, 2024 July's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I am sharing some updates around our homestead, like how our chicks are doing with their mamas, how the garden fared through some major heat, and what I have in store for July! Shop Root Pretty mineral makeup Shop Plum Paper Planners Follow me on Instagram
  120. Jun 26, 2024 Cooling Overalls, Saving Chicken Food, New Skincare and Other June Favorites!
    On today's episode, I talk about a lot of different items that have made my life easier and more enjoyable in this hot weather! Here's links to everything I discuss: Duluth Armachillo Overalls Slogger (or any muck boot) insoles Flattering Athletic Shorts Goat (chicken food) Trough Three Ships Bakuchiol Serum Three Ships Ceramide Serum Three Ships Harmony Cleanser Get 5% off Organic Rev with code GIRLY Get 15% off…
  121. Jun 19, 2024 2024 Spring Garden Summary!
    On today's episode I am sharing a full summary of the spring garden. Some of the topics discussed are: fertilization seed starting row covers low tunnels winter sowing transplanting Shop Plum Paper Planners and get 10% off Shop Root Pretty mineral makeup Follow me on Instagram
  122. Jun 12, 2024 What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Entered my 30s
    Today is a philosophical episode, about the things I wish I would have known before I entered my 30s. I am 34 as of the release of this episode, so here are some of the things that I and other listeners wish we would have known before we entered 30. Some of the topics discussed are: confidence healthy aging confidence your life plan career changes Get 15% off the Grow and Flourish Planner with code PODCAST Get 15%…
  123. Jun 5, 2024 June's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I share some updates about our broody hens, my recent injury, plus all the things that are going on in the garden and still need to be done! Some of the topics discussed are: broody hens irrigation mulch garden planning tomato pruning fertilization harvesting methods garlic harvesting Shop Root Pretty eyeshadows Use the code GIRLY to get 5% off Organic Rev Follow me on Instagram!
  124. May 29, 2024 May's Favorite Things!
    On today's episode, I share some of the things that have made my life easier and new products I've been liking, here's the links to all of them: DIME Face Mist Alba Botanica Sport Sunscreen Upside Down Sprayer Nozzles Arch Support Fuzzy Slippers Two things I get from Thrive Market, join here Get 40% off your first Thrive Market order Mary Ruth Hair Vitamin Thrive Market Hand Wipes Buy the Grow & Flourish…
  125. May 22, 2024 My Auto Irrigation Setup and Fertilization Schedule!
    On today's podcast I discuss a lot of products that are helping my garden grow, here's links to all of them: FERTILIZERS: Organic Rev Fertilizer (use code GIRLY for 5% off) Fish Emulsion Fox Farms Big Bloom Milorganite Espoma Triple Phosphate WATERING: Oto Lawn Care 1/4" soaker hose "cross" connectors end caps garden hose connector with two spouts tubing stakes digital hose timer Follow me on Instagram! Get 30% off…
  126. May 15, 2024 Some Updates: Chicken and Work Drama
    Today's episode is definitely not a normal episode... I share some updates about what's going on in my life, with some sad news to start about our beloved Rosie. I then discuss the slight changes that will be happening to the podcast and my Instagram account, thanks to the news and drama from Beautycounter. Please note that I do talk about MLMs and my view point on them, both good and bad. If you are not into MLMs,…
  127. May 8, 2024 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Chicken Keeping Before We Got Chickens!
    On today's episode I am sharing 5 things I wish I knew before we got chickens! I do mention a few products, here's links to those: Ador auto door Run Chicken auto door Grubbly Farms electrolytes Strong Animals chicken elixir water additive Use code PODCAST to get 15% off the Grow & Flourish Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  128. May 1, 2024 May's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of May! Because of our abnormal weather, I was able to get some of these goals done ahead of time, like transplanting out my tomatoes and peppers! Organic Rev (use code GIRLY for 5% off) Grow & Flourish Planner (use code PODCAST for 10% off) Grubbly Farms (use code THEGIRLYHOMESTEADER for 30% off) Follow me on Instagram
  129. Apr 24, 2024 Transplanting Aids, the Best Spinach Variety, Hair Spray and Other April Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode, I am sharing my favorite things from the month of April. This episode goes quite in depth into my wavy hair routine, complete with a new styling product and a new finishing hairspray I love: Boucleme Hairspray No Nothing Fragrance Free Aerosol Hairspray I also talk about a couple gardening related items, a specific variety of spinach, and a soil additive that helps with transplanting,…
  130. Apr 17, 2024 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Growing "All" Our Food
    Today's episode is about the ten things I wish I knew before growing our food. Some of the topics discussed are: soil health watering working with the changing seasons harvesting seed starting note taking and more Shop Beautycounter Shop Grubbly Farms Follow me on Instagram
  131. Apr 10, 2024 Favorite Spring Meals to Use the Bounty From Your Spring Garden!
    Today's episode is all about some of the favorite meals we look forward to every spring that use seasonal produce like: greens, radishes, green onions, spinach, pak choi, beets, napa cabbage and more! Follow me on Instagram! Shop Beautycounter and get 20% off with code CLEANFORALL20 Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner and use code PODCAST to get 15% off
  132. Apr 3, 2024 April's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I am sharing my goals for the month of April, and everything has to do with the garden! Some of the topics discussed are: soil testing soil amending seed starting transplanting warm vs cool weather crops using compost as mulch Purchase the Grow & Flourish Homestead Planner Shop Beautycounter Follow me on Instagram!
  133. Mar 27, 2024 DIY Seed Tape, Compost Turners, Beautiful Fragrances and Other March Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode I am sharing my favorites from the month of March, here's links to all the products I mention: Tineco Vacuum Mop DIY Seed Tape (specific paper towels I use) Sample Set of Clean Fragrances from Beautycounter Compost Turner Dixondale Farms Onion Seedlings Silicone Face Scrubber Follow me on Instagram Get 25% off Grubbly Farms
  134. Mar 20, 2024 Transitioning to Spring... Skincare!
    It's been awhile since I've done an episode solely about skincare, but with the potentially tricky transition from winter to spring, I figured now would be a great time. In today's episode I talk about some skincare basics like: humectants, emollients, occlusives the impact humidity and heat can make on your skin humectants and their side effects I also mention some of my favorite products that help me transition…
  135. Mar 13, 2024 The Exact Varieties I'm Growing in 2024 (and why!)
    Here's a list of all the things I am growing this year: COOL WEATHER cilantro: Leisure Splits arugula: Organic Astro beets: Moneta F1, Avalanche, Touchstone Gold, Early Wonder, Merlin broccoli: Hybrid Mini, Monty F1 green cabbage: Golden Acre, Tiara napa cabbage: Bilko F1 pak choi: Li Ren Choi carrots: Napoli F1, Tendersweet, Sugarsnax cauliflower: Denali endive: Clodia parsley: Giant of Italy sage: Common Sage…
  136. Mar 6, 2024 Big Homestead Dreams!
    On this episode of the podcast I am collaborating with others from the Girly Homesteader Community and sharing all of our BIG homestead dreams. Below are links to all those who shared, in order of appearance: China Vidal - @littlevfarm Natalia Salberg-Bak - @nataliamarieaa Andrea & Roman - @feathersandflowers_nc Sarah Hashman - @sarah.k.hashman And finally me! @thegirlyhomesteader Buy the Grow & Flourish…
  137. Feb 28, 2024 March Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of March! Some topics discussed are: seed starting transplanting maple syrup egg production goal setting garden planning tomatoes raised beds Email me at [email protected] to share you biggest homestead dreams so I can share them on next weeks episode! Shop Beautycounter Follow me on Instagram
  138. Feb 21, 2024 February's Homestead Favorites: Featuring Lots of Tools to Help Improve Your Quality of Life!
    On today's episode I list three tools that are definitely an investment, but they have definitely made my life easier and more enjoyable. I also talk about a couple things that have just made my life and skin better! Here's links to all of them: Ryobi Battery Tire Inflator Ryobi Battery Tiller Braun Laser Hair Removal Beautycounter Priming Serum Homedics Waterless Diffuser Request Beautycounter Samples HERE Follow…
  139. Feb 14, 2024 Homestead "Girl Talk": an Interview with Kody Hanner About Entrepreneurship on the Homestead
    On today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kody Hanner from Homestead Education. Some of the topics discussed are: commercial homesteading creating a sense of community no matter where you are how to start your homestead business homestead dreams and more! You can find Kody on her website, podcast and Instagram below: www.thehomesteadeducation.com The Homestead Education Podcast Kody's Instagram Follow…
  140. Feb 7, 2024 My Seed Starting Methods for This Year
    On today's episode I am going in depth into how I am starting seeds this year. Over the past couple years trying to grow our own food, I quickly discovered what works for me and also what doesn't! I definitely don't use the typical seed starting methods, so here's the links to the products I mention: Aerogarden Harvest Aerogarden Seed Starting Insert Soil Pucks The Grow Lights I Have (that I got for free)
  141. Jan 31, 2024 February's Homestead Goals and Updates
    On today's episode I am sharing my goals for the month of February on our homestead. We are finally out of our Persephone Period here at my latitude which is very exciting because that means things can start growing! Some of the things I mention are: tapping maple trees for syrup seed starting garden bed prep garden planning last frost dates Persephone Period Get 15% off the Grow & Flourish Planner with the…
  142. Jan 24, 2024 Sourdough Update, a Digital Seed Starting Calendar, and other January Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode I am doing a rundown of a few favorites from the month of January, but also giving a sourdough update, my experience with true stretching and folding, so here's my New Sourdough recipe: 100 g starter 400 g AP flour 275 g water 25 g avocado oil 8 g salt mix dough with a spoon and let autolyze for 1 hour perform 4 sets of stretch and folds, spaced 30 min apart let rise overnight baking.... I am…
  143. Jan 17, 2024 A Recap of 2023, Our Second Year as "True Homesteaders" and My 2024 Garden Plans
    Today's episode is a long one! Today I am doing a recap of 2023 as homesteaders (our second year) and also talking about the specific plans I have for our 2024 garden. Some of the topics discussed are: chicken health soil health seed starting garden pest management canning, dehydrating and freezing food production sunlight and its affects on the garden Request Beautycounter Samples Shop Beautycounter Follow me on…
  144. Jan 10, 2024 My Goals for 2024: For Our Homestead, My Business and My Personal Life!
    Happy 2024! Today's second episode of season three is all about my goals for the year 2024. I talk about our homestead goals, but I also share where my Homestead Planner is going and also talk about goals related to our home life. Some of the topics discussed are: soil amending fertilizing succession planting irrigation decluttering Beautycounter having more fun I also talk about the concept of "mini seasons" and…
  145. Jan 3, 2024 January's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Welcome to season 3 of the Girly Homesteader Podcast! On today's episode, I'm sharing my goals for the month of January on the homestead. Some of the topics included are: garden planning canning soil amendments raised beds seed starting Get your Homestead Planner HERE Follow me on Instagram!
  146. Dec 27, 2023 Two New Christmas Traditions and the Rest of My December Homestead Favorites!
    Today's episode is short and sweet, with not too much homesteading stuff to talk about because well, it's December and there's not much going on here in Ohio! But I do have a few products that made my life prettier and more organized, here's the links to those: Owala Water Bottle Dagne Dover Wade Tote Beautycounter Supreme Cream Placecard Holders for the "Tree of Light" Free Download with the "Instructions" Shop…
  147. Dec 20, 2023 2024 Planning Tactics for the Homestead and Life, Plus a Preview Into 2024 Goal Setting!
    Today's episode is a deep dive in to the way I currently plan my life and garden, but also some new things I want to try out in 2024. I also offer you a free download called the "Grow & Flourish" Assessment, to help you figure out what areas of your life need the most attention while you get started on your 2024 goals. Plum Paper Planner homestead planner Planter App Almanac App Moody Aavia Download the "Grow…
  148. Dec 13, 2023 Homestead "Girl Talk": an Interview with My Friend Jen!
    On today's episode, I talk to my instagram friend named Jen about her journey with homesteading and how it has ebbed and flowed throughout the different seasons of her life. We have a great conversation and I hope it can help you grow in your journey too! She uses my Homestead Planner, get your copy with the link below: Homestead Planner Follow me on Instagram Shop Beautycounter
  149. Dec 6, 2023 100th Episode, Plus December Homestead Goals and Avoiding the Commercialism of The Holidays
    On today's episode I am sharing some updates around our homestead, plus the goals I have for the month of December. I am purposely leaving my list a little smaller than normal, to save space for all the business of the holidays. Some of the topics discussed are: harvesting horseradish seed starting garden planning beekeeping I also get a bit introspective about my views on the holiday season, and give pointers on…
  150. Nov 29, 2023 Omegas for Chickens, Canning Lids, Laundry Detergent and Other November Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode, I am sharing a few of the things that have made my life easier and more enjoyable this past month on our homestead, here's the links to everything I talk about: Grubbly Farms Omega Supplement Eaton Pet and Pasture Nesting Pads Molly's Suds Laundry Powder Thrive Market ForJars Canning Lids Earthly Wellness Goodnight Lotion Beautycounter Overnight Body Peel Get your Garden Planner Here! Follow me…
  151. Nov 22, 2023 2023 Fall Garden Summary!
    On today's episode, I am doing a recap of my fall garden, talking about what worked and what didn't work! Some of the topics discussed are: garden planning garden journaling season extension succession planting cabbage moths, aphids and flea beetles sunlight and soil quality Persephone Period Purchase your Homestead Planner here Shop Beautycounter Follow me on Instagram!
  152. Nov 15, 2023 Sourdough, Deer Season and Wavy Hair Routine Updates!
    Today's episode is definitely a mash-up of different topics, but some of the things I mention are: Baking a "non-typical" sourdough loaf with the edition of olive or avocado oil Making delicious sourdough english muffins, the recipe I used is linked here Ohio whitetail deer hunting Deer processing on your own Non toxic wavy hair gel from Prose Buy my Homestead Planner Shop Beautycounter and get 20% off your first…
  153. Nov 8, 2023 Homestead "Girl Talk": What it Means to Homestead & Starting Slow an Interview with My Friend Amy Fout
    Today is the first of a special series I am calling Homestead Girl Talk! On today's episode I interview my friend and fellow Xenia Ohioan Amy Fout and we just chit chat about life, how we got to where we are, what it means to homestead, the most important things in this lifestyle and lots of other things! You can follow Amy on Instagram here And shop Earthley Wellness with her here Get 25% off Grubbly Farms Follow…
  154. Nov 1, 2023 November's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of November on our homestead. Some of the topics discussed are: planting garlic preserving apples harvesting and processing horseradish indoor microgreens and sprouts growing winterizing rain barrels seed starting Buy my Homestead/Garden Planner Follow me on Instagram
  155. Oct 25, 2023 Organic Fertilizer, Bulk Greens Harvesting, Natural Perfume, Chicken Electrolytes and Other October Favorites!
    On today's podcast, I am sharing my favorites from the month of October. Here's all the links to the things I discuss: Organic REV Fertilizer (use code GIRLY for 5% off) Grubbly Farms Chicken Electrolytes Beautycounter Perfume Well People Eye Cream (daytime) Beautycounter Eye Cream (nighttime) Supergoop Sheer Screen Buy my Homestead Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  156. Oct 18, 2023 Fermented Salsa, a Great Way to Preserve the Texture of Your Late Summer Tomatoes
    Today's episode is all about fermentation! I tried making fermented salsa recently and was very impressed by the taste. In this episode I discuss the basics of fermenting vegetables, plus I go in depth about how to ferment salsa. Here's a link to the fermentation weights I have: Glass Weights Follow me on Instagram! Get your copy of my Homestead Planner Shop Beautycounter
  157. Oct 11, 2023 "Too Many Eggs!" An Interview with Mimi Smith
    Today's episode of the podcast is an interview with Mimi Smith, the author of the "Too Many Eggs" Cookbook. We discuss her story with chickens, chicken poop, egg recipes and more! Follow me on Instagram to enter the Cookbook and Homestead Planner Giveaway, begins 10/11/23 and ends 10/16/23. Follow the "Too Many Eggs" Book on Instagram Buy your copy of "Too Many Eggs" Get 25% off Grubbly Farms Buy your copy of my…
  158. Oct 4, 2023 October's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    On today's episode I am sharing some updates around our homestead and also sharing what I have planned to complete this month. Some of the topics discussed are: winterizing our bees getting the chicken water ready for freezing temperatures low tunnels over our raised beds garlic planting and bed prep canning food preservation first frost date Follow me on Instagram! Buy my Homestead Planner here Save 25% on Grubbly…
  159. Sep 27, 2023 Celebrating Small Businesses, Easy Soil Testing and Other September Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode of the podcast I am highlighting two of my favorite small businesses that are run by fellow homesteaders! Mother Hen Tea Company: Website Instagram Fowl Mouth Tees: Website Instagram Whole Fed Homestead "Freeze Fresh"Book Rapid Soil Testing Meter Cocokind Discoloration Serum Shop Beautycounter Buy my Homestead/Garden Planner Follow me on Instagram!
  160. Sep 20, 2023 2023 Summer Garden Summary!
    Today's episode is all about the summer garden... I am glad it's over, but I am not as disappointed as last year, because I feel like I learned more! Some of the topics I discuss today are: growing baby greens or leaf lettuce in the heat succession planting summer pests siol health soil ph shade cloth and more! Get your Girly Homestead Planner Here and use the code PODCAST for 15% off! Follow me on Instagram
  161. Sep 13, 2023 Adjusting Your Skincare from Summer to Fall: How to Hydrate and Exfoliate Properly for the Best Transition!
    Today's episode is all about skincare, so I definitely mention a lot of products. Here's links to all of those, but feel free to text me at 937 821 5565 or send me a message on Instagram to get samples! TONERS Beautycounter Hydrating Mineral Essence Beautycounter Triple Acid Toner (also an exfoliant) SERUMS Cocokind Ceramide Serum Beautycounter Glow First Priming Serum MOISTURIZERS Beautycounter Adaptive Moisture…
  162. Sep 6, 2023 Garden Planning & Journaling: How My Methods Have Changed Over the Past 2 Years
    Today's episode is all about the garden! I know that garden planning is normally a topic discussed at the beginning of the year, but garden journaling is just as important, especially at this time of year when your summer experiences are fresh in your mind. Some of the topics discussed today are: how to convert a typical planner into a garden planner the homestead and garden planner I created why thinking…
  163. Aug 30, 2023 September's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode covers my goals for the month of September on our homestead. Some of the topics discussed are: fall garden planning, succession planting, canning, soil amending, processing honey, beekeeping, archery, hunting and drying herbs. Here's the links of today's sponsors: The (Girly) Homestead Planner (use code PODCAST for 15% off) Shop Beautycounter Clean Skincare and Makeup (use code CLEANFORALL20 off 20%…
  164. Aug 23, 2023 An Easy Summer Dinner, Beating the Heat, Summer Self Care and Other August Homestead Favorites!
    Today's episode lists my favorites from the month. I have to be honest, it's been a busy month so I struggled to think of some favorites, which is why I am sharing a recipe too! Curie Deodorant Beautycounter Soft Cream Beautycounter Reflect Effect AHA Mask Shade Cloth Sun Hat Curry Chicken Salad: cook chicken breasts in the instant pot with turmeric, garlic, salt pepper and apple cider vinegar let cool and add the…
  165. Aug 16, 2023 My (Semi Low-Maintenance) Wavy Hair Routine, Featuring All Non-Toxic products!
    Today's episode is all about my non-toxic wavy hair routine! I have what would be described as fine poofy hair, but recently I've discovered it's actually wavy, I would say type 2A. I list a lot of the products I use, here's links for those: Prose Shampoo and Conditioner (this link gives you $20 off your first order) Tangle Teezer Brush Prose Leave-In Conditioner Prose Curl Cream Honeybee Gardens Hair Spray Deva…
  166. Aug 9, 2023 An Interview with Karin from the Just Grow Something Podcast!
    Today I am chatting with my friend Karin from the Just Grow Something Podcast! This is one of my favorite podcasts and I am so honored to have her on the show. Some of the topics we discuss are: her journey from being a backyard gardener to a market farmer her advice for a new gardener watering tips and tricks when you do not have running water near your garden Listen to the Just Grow Something Podcast Just Grow…
  167. Aug 2, 2023 August's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of August on our Ohio homestead. Some of the topics discussed are: beneficial nematodes fall garden prep garden planning direct sowing and transplanting fall plants curing onions processing honey practicing for deer season Follow me on Instagram! Use the code CLEANFORALL20 to get 20% off your first Beautycounter order!
  168. Jul 26, 2023 New Nesting Pads, Brows, My Homestead Journal, Zucchini Fritters and Other July Favorites!
    Today's episode is all about my favorites from the month of July! I honestly didn't have much homestead related to talk about, so I also go in depth about the new Homestead Journal I am creating. As a listener of the podcast, you can get it for 25% off the final price with the code and link below: Use the code PODCAST to get your journal for only $30 Here's the other things I liked this month: Ilia Brow Pencil Ilia…
  169. Jul 19, 2023 An Overview of Our Rain Barrel Set Up, Plus Maintenance Tips to Avoid Nasty Rain Water!
    Today's podcast episode is all about our rain barrel set up! Last week I had to deal with really nasty water in our rain barrels, so I recorded this episode so you can avoid the gross water and mosquitoes that I had to deal with! I give an overview of our rain barrel set up, here's the products I mention: Rain Barrels Water Diverter Pump Hose End Sprayer (for cleaning the barrels out) Follow me on Instagram! Shop…
  170. Jul 12, 2023 How a City Girl Became a Garden Master, an Interview with Sabrina, The Unexpected Gardener
    On today's episode, I interview Sabrina, The Unexpected Gardener! We talk about her transition from being a super city girl to turning her entire back yard into an extremely productive garden that feeds her family. We also talk about locally sourcing food, and how to get away from the 'big food" world. Follow Sabrina on Instagram Buy her e-book The Unexpected Gardener Blog Azure Standard Buy my Homestead Journal…
  171. Jul 5, 2023 July's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today I am sharing all that I have planned for the month of July on our homestead, the start of the busy season! Here's some of the things I talk about: canning wild black raspberry jam harvesting wild blackberries canning baked beans continue with fall seed starting clearing out bolted greens from my raised bed and amending the soil apply Organic Rev to my plants to prepare for the heat of summer start my summer…
  172. Jun 28, 2023 Soil Testing, Vertical Planting, Homestead Journaling, A Hair Dryer Saga and Other June Homestead Favorites!
    On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing my gardening and girly favorites from the month. Here's the gardening related items I talk about: Soil Kit mail-in soil testing Greenstalk Vertical Garden Planter (use this link for $10 off) Plum Paper Homestead Journal (this is the specific layout I used) Get 10% off ANYTHING Plum Paper Compost Thermometer And here's links to the girlier items! Beautycounter Dark Spot…
  173. Jun 21, 2023 2023 Spring Garden Summary!
    In today's episode I am talking all about the struggles I've had with the spring garden, like slug and snail damage, poor soil ph, poor nitrogen availability, and how I plan to amend my soil for fall, like adding elemental sulphur and a high nitrogen fertilizer. I also discuss the plans I have for mulching in the winter, that way I do not use leaf mulch again. My plan for that as of right now is to use a soil…
  174. Jun 14, 2023 Troubleshooting Sourdough with Jill Winger from The Prairie Homestead, Plus Some Musings on Homesteading and Talking About Her New Book!
    On today's episode I had the honor of interviewing Jill Winger from The Prairie Homestead who is also the host of the Old Fashioned on Purpose Podcast. We talk about sourdough specifically, like how to get rid of gumminess, plus some basics on baking methods and she gives great advice for the new sourdough baker. We also get a bit off topic and talk about her journey to homesteading and how she is now a mission to…
  175. Jun 7, 2023 June's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about the goals I have on our homestead for the month of June! I also talk about some updates that we have had here, like: expanding our garden to a sunny side of our house we are finally getting full harvests of greens to the point that I do not need to buy lettuce anymore our new chicks are doing well and our new way of socializing chickens is working we harvested garlic scapes we…
  176. May 31, 2023 Portable Chicken Fencing, Another Tinted Sunscreen, Flaked Oyster Shells and Other May Homestead Favorites!
    Time for another monthly roundup of my favorite things on the homestead! Today I talk about some skincare items, like the new tinted sunscreen I love and a mattifying moisturizer that doesn't dry out your skin! You can text me at 9378215565 for samples of these items, but here's the links: Beauty by Earth Tinted Sunscreen Beautycounter Mattifying Gel Cream Beautycounter Adaptive Moisture Lotion I also talk about…
  177. May 24, 2023 How Chickens Can Change the World: An Interview with Dalia, The President of "Chickenlandia"!
    Today's podcast is all about chickens, and the very first interview on the Girly Homesteader Podcast! Today I talk with Dalia Monterroso, a chicken keeping educator and the creator of Chickenlandia, a welcoming chicken keeping community. On today's episode we talk about her chicken keeping story, her thoughts on chickens being a part of our human history and how she believes that everyone can keep chickens, thus…
  178. May 17, 2023 Flock Updates: Breaking a Broody Hen, Sand Bedding Cleanliness, Flock Drama and New Chicks!
    On today's episode I share all the updates going on in my flock, but here's some of the specific topics I talk about: Pecking order drama and why we gave our mean head hen to a neighbor Successfully breaking a broody hen for the first time and how we used a dog kennel as a broody jail Sand coop litter cleaning tips and what I use now to eliminate the ammonia smell in the coop between cleanings ( Sweet PDZ Zeolite…
  179. May 10, 2023 Non-Toxic Homestead Cleaning, The Best Products and Tools to Keep Your Homestead Running Smoothly and Safely
    Today's episode of the podcast talks all about my non-toxic favorites when it comes to cleaning! I mention a few products in this episode, and the star of the show is Branch Basics, a non fragranced soap concentrate that you can use on every surface of your house. Use the link below to get $10 off your first order! Branch Basics Cleaning Concentrate Thrive Market (this link gets you $40 off your first order) X3 Mop…
  180. May 3, 2023 May's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of May on our homestead. Unfortunately, things aren't going as well as last spring in the garden, but I am trying to blame it on the weather rather than myself. Some of the topics I discuss today are: splitting our beehive transplanting my warm weather crops emptying out my compost bin and trying that process again swapping out greenhouse plastic for shade cloth…
  181. Apr 26, 2023 Paper Pots, Wavy Hair Routine, Plant Growth Stimulants and Other April Homestead Favorites!
    In today's episode, I share about a lot of favorites and most have to do with hair and makeup, like a new highlighter, and my final wavy hair routine with my long bob. I talk in depth about how to style my long bob, but here's the links to all the things I talk about, plus Organic Rev, the plant growth stimulant that has helped my cool weather crops transplant out to the garden with very minimal or no hardening…
  182. Apr 19, 2023 Adventures in Sourdough Part 3!
    Today's episode is all about sourdough. I've been experimenting with sourdough baking for the past 6 months and I am still working on my perfect loaf, so if you're struggling too, don't feel bad! Here's the recipe I used most recently that got me a decent loaf, but I am still working on the gumminess inside my loaf (I'll talk about my next experiment in the episode). 100 g starter 500 g bread flour 300 g water 10 g…
  183. Apr 12, 2023 Beneficial Nematodes and Other Pest Control Tactics!
    Today's episode is all about the pest control tactics I will be using this year to control flea beetles, cabbage moths, army worms, slugs and snails. I mention a few products I'm using, here's the links to those: Safer Brand Slug Bait Beneficial Nematodes Ryobi Backpack Sprayer Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT Spray) I go in depth into the application method I used with my beneficial nematodes and I am happy to report…
  184. Apr 5, 2023 April's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode of the podcast is all about my goals for the month of April. There's a lot of things to do in the garden, but it's really just about chugging along and continuing with my seed starting plan and watching the weather! Some of the goals I talk about specifically are: seed starting cucumbers and head lettuces direct sowing beans, nasturtium and dill transplanting the remaining cold weather crops I have…
  185. Mar 29, 2023 Coop Refresher, Garden Overalls, Sleepytime Tinctures and Other March Homestead Favorites!
    Todays episode is all about my favorites from the month of March! Some of the topics I discuss are coop cleaning, specifically when using sand as coop litter, new clips to secure my greenhouse plastic, new gardening overalls, labels for my seed starting method, sleep tinctures and heat less curlers for my new haircut. Here’s links to all those things: Sweet PDZ Coop Refresher Super Strong Greenhouse Clips Smaller…
  186. Mar 22, 2023 What I Learned From the Winter Garden
    Yes, the winter garden! Although not much grew for me, I did learn some major lessons in terms of how to keep things (or not keep things) alive during hard freezes, I learned that you cannot be lazy if you want to overwinter food and a HUGE tactic that makes transplanting cold hardy veggies in the very late winter a lot more doable. Here's some of the things I mention in today's episode: Super heavy duty greenhouse…
  187. Mar 15, 2023 Transitioning Into Spring Skincare!
    Spring is the easiest season for skin when you live in the midwest due to the warming temperatures and increase in humidity, but there still are things to take into consideration as your skin and the weather change.  Your skin might be a bit more oily temporarily meaning you might get more acne or need a foamier cleanser.  You also might need to swap your moisturizer or sunscreen for something lighter…
  188. Mar 8, 2023 All About the Aerogarden, My Review for Both Indoor Growing and Seed Starting
    Today I am talking all about the Aerogarden Hydroponic Indoor Growing System!  Please note that I am NOT sponsored by Aerogarden and these are my honest reviews and opinions.  I have had 3 of my units since the beginning of December and the other 3 since January.  I have used them to grow full size plants and herbs and I have also used the units to start seeds for my outdoor garden.  So far I…
  189. Mar 1, 2023 March's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's podcast is all about my homesteading goals for the month of March.  I talk a lot about the garden, like the seeds I want to direct sow, the seeds I need to start indoors, the seedlings I might need to pot up and potentially transplant.  I also talk about a homestead income goal of selling board butter and I mention an app called Farmish that allows you to connect with people around you who…
  190. Feb 22, 2023 Knife Sharpeners, Black Pepper Tincture, Magical Pillows and the Rest of February's Homestead Favorites!
    Today's episode talks all about the things that have made my life better in February on our homestead.  A few of these things are kitchen and cooking related, like at home knife sharpening and easy and fast food preservation, but some are also skincare related, like a new sunscreen for the eye area and a neck pillow that has taken away all my neck pain and has made me a back sleeper!  Here's the…
  191. Feb 15, 2023 Wearing Makeup on the Homestead!
    Today's episode is all about makeup!  I know this doesn't seem like your typical homestead topic, and I know that not everyone wears makeup, but for those of you who are like me and still like to feel girly, this is the episode for you!  I share about my story with makeup, specifically how I discovered my rosacea and how I helped heal my skin through switching to more gentle and non toxic…
  192. Feb 8, 2023 Converting the Coop to Sand and Closing Loops on Our Homestead!
    Today's episode of the podcast is all about closing some loops in our homestead systems by eliminating the need to buy pine shavings every week for our chicken coop and finding a better use for our chicken manure!  I talk about my experience with using pine shavings as chicken bedding, why we wanted to switch to sand, the best type of sand to use for your chicken coop and some considerations about how it…
  193. Feb 1, 2023 February's Homestead Goals and Updates!
    Today's episode of the podcast is all about my homesteading goals for the month of February!  In this episode, some of the topics discussed are: Aerogarden hydroponic progress seed starting green onion experiments converting the chicken coop to sand horseradish and ginger plants soil amendments for my in ground beds, onion beds and raised beds maple sap collecting and syrup making my variation of winter…
  194. Jan 25, 2023 Frozen Sourdough Pizza, New Chicken Water Heaters, Hydroponic Indoor Greens and Other January Homestead Favorites!
    Today's episode is all about the things that have made my life better, more enjoyable and prettier on the homestead for the month of January. I talk about 7 things today, here's links to all of them and the sourdough pizza recipe: Save 25% on Grubbly Farms with the code GIRLYHOMESTEADER Aquarium Heater which I am using for my chickens water Link to the podcast episode where I talk specifically about my…
  195. Jan 18, 2023 My Garden Tactics for 2023!
    As you know, I learned a lot in 2022 about growing most of our own food.  As last year progressed, I wrote down all the things I observed and the new ideas I had for this year, and today I have compiled all those things in one big list, as my tactics to take into the 2023 garden!  Some of the things I mention are: new companion planting strategies to help ward off cabbage moths beneficial nematodes to…
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