Sat, 30 December 2017
How To Have a Breakthrough Farm-Fresh Year It's that time of year for reflection and goal setting. To help you with your own projections for the upcoming year, host Theresa Loe shares the parameters or tips that have given her the best results in her own goal setting and helped her skyrocket her own achievements the last few years. It doesn't matter if you're a goal-setting type or not. And that's because these tips are NOT really about reaching every single goal. They're about seeking a life that is richer and more fulfilling. The cool thing is...they only require small shifts. But those small shifts can have a big impact on your year ahead. You will learn:
As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/127 for more links and a full transcript of the episode. |
Sat, 23 December 2017
How to make sourdough bread using heirloom grains - And make an Onion Jam Recipe to spread on that fresh baked bread! This is an important episode and I could not be more excited to share it. Here’s why… When we take the time to do things like make our own breads or ferment our own yogurt, we are not only creating incredible flavors – we are also connecting with our food. But…When we take that connection a step further by investigating where the base ingredients for that food comes from…then, we are participating in the story of our food. That deep dive is what this week’s episode is all about. I brought on Sarah Owens, a James Beard Award-winning author, baker, and organic gardener. We look at the art of making sourdough starter from the seed in the field to the delicious steaming bread loaf coming out of the oven. We look at the whole story and the importance of good ingredients when it comes to our health and that of our planet. But hey - we didn’t even scratch the surface of this big topic! And I’m sure this episode will leave you wanting to hear more. But fear not – I plan on having Sarah back soon. In the meantime, you’ll learn all about sourdough starter, heirloom grains, and even onion jam. OH MY! You will learn:
As always, you can get more resources, a FREE PDF recipe from the book and links at www.LivingHomegrown.com/126 and you can get a full transcript of the episode. |
Sat, 16 December 2017
How to successfully grow food in containers or any small space If you don’t have a lot of outdoor space, growing food can be frustrating. Being limited to a patio, porch, or only a precious few feet of space can make you think that you'll never have homegrown food right outside your backdoor. Container growing can fix that! But planted containers can also be extremely beneficial to those of us who already DO have a garden. How so? Well, by growing in containers you instantly have a moveable garden! You can create lovely edible planters and strategically place them around your garden or patio to make a statement and draw in beneficial insects. So the bottom line is that you CAN successfully grow veggies and fruit in teeny, tiny spaces. And you CAN do it in containers. But what can make or break your success is being very intentional with your choices and how you set yourself up in the beginning. That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this week’s guest. Jessica Walliser has been on the podcast before. And she has a brand new book on container gardening. But this book was unlike any container gardening book I had reviewed before. This book was more than an instruction manual on how to plant up a container. It really sets the reader up for success by covering what happens AFTER you plant. And the best part is that the information is just as valuable for people planting a small space in the ground as well. You will learn:
As always, you can get all the links mentioned and more information at www.LivingHomegrown.com/125 as well as a full transcript of the episode. |
Fri, 8 December 2017
What if want to grow veggies, but you really don’t have much soil in your backyard to begin with? (It's mostly cement or pavement) Or maybe your backyard soil is hard to work with and you want a short cut to growing without waiting years to build up the soil. Or maybe you want a higher yield of food from a raised bed than you can get by just growing in the ground. (Yep - you really can get a higher yield if you do it right.) Listen…raised bed gardening is not a magic pill. But it certainly can take care of ton of issues that hold people back from gardening. And I want to make sure you are armed with all the pros and cons so you can tell if it's right for you. This week, I brought on Tara Nolan to share some innovative ideas for creating raised beds. She has tips and hints that can really make the whole process super easy. You see, she literally wrote the book on the topic. And I just love the way she always thinks outside the planter box…so to speak. :-) You will learn:
As always, you can get all the links mentioned and more tips in the show notes at www.LivingHomegrown.com/124 and you can get a free, printable transcript of the episode. |
Fri, 24 November 2017
The best organic gardening practices for building our soils Our soil is the foundation for everything we do out in the garden. And having an understanding of how it works is hugely important. If we are better stewards of our soil, we will have healthier plants, fewer pest problems, and a happier earth. In today’s episode, host Theresa Loe brings on Mark Highland, who is also known as the Organic Mechanic. Mark knows a lot about soil and organic gardening because he runs the company with the same name: Organic Mechanics Soil. Learn how our soil works and how we should care for it an organic way. You will learn:
As always, you can get all the information mentioned in this episode at www.LivingHomegrown.com/123 including a full PDF transcript of the episode.
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Fri, 17 November 2017
What it’s like to jump into homesteading for the very first time? When we’re interested in learning a new skill, the first step is to research and read about it. But the real learning comes when we roll up our sleeves and start doing that thing that we’re interested in. Nothing beats the insights and knowledge that come from actually stepping out from behind the research and actually giving it a try. My guest this week understands that well. Bev Ross is a long-time listener of this podcast and for years she dreamed of living a homesteading life. Well earlier this year, she and her family decided to stop dreaming about homesteading and dropped everything to start doing it. They sold their home, moved across the country and dove head first into growing food, raising chickens and living closer to their food. But they tried to be smart about it. They didn’t quit their full time jobs. They aren’t trying to farm. They tried not to bite off too much at once. In other words, they’re easing into this lifestyle one step at a time and we chat about what ups and downs she’s experienced so far. You will learn:
As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/122 to get a full transcript of the episode and all the links mentioned in the show. |
Fri, 10 November 2017
Even if you don’t live in the United States and are not celebrating Thanksgiving this month, you probably will have some holiday get togethers over the next few weeks. And these ideas can be used for ANY holiday party. In this episode, I share some of my tips for meshing Thanksgiving traditions with that natural world outside. Because to me, fall parties are about celebrating the season as well as food and family. You will learn:
As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/121 for links and the to download the recipes mentioned. We also have a full transcript for to download for free. |
Sat, 4 November 2017
How to make natural household cleaners that ROCK! The holidays are coming and chances are you're going to be cleaning your house a little bit more than usual. Don’t reach for the chemical laden products you find at the store! Living a more organic lifestyle means eliminating chemicals whenever we can. And a great place to do that is with the products we spray all over our house such as the things we use to scrub down the countertops, clean the bathrooms or even make our laundry smell fresh. In today’s episode, host Theresa Loe brought on the owner of the popular blog Brown Thumb Mama. Pam Farley believes in making things herself for less money than the store bought versions. From cleaners to air fresheners, she is always on the lookout for all natural alternatives to what we find in the stores. Pam shares her insights and recipes for making cleaning products using simple ingredients we probably already have in our homes. You will learn:
In the show notes for this episode, you can download a printable PDF of all of the recipes mentioned. Just go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/120 and you will also find a full transcript of the show and more links/resources to get you started. |
Fri, 20 October 2017
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own gardening or farming business? It can sound romantic and whimsical, can’t it? But what's really involved in running a seasonal business around growing things? How do you manage the season or even your day around harvesting and delivering plant material? This week, I share an episode I actually recorded for some of my students. You see, I have a secret podcast called Seedy Conversations® where I give the back story on businesses, homesteaders and bloggers. We dive into what makes them tick. Well, this episode is from those archives. I interviewed Erin Benzakein who has been on the Living Homegrown Podcast before (Episode #95). But this time, Erin pulls back the curtain and gives a snapshot of what life is like as a small organic farmer in the state of Washington. Erin is the top floral farmer-florist in the country and she spills the beans on what it really means to run a small family farm. And the good news is that Erin finds her business to be rewarding and inspiring each and every day. I think you will love her story! You'll learn:
You can get more information about Erin, her farm and all the links mentioned in this episode in the show notes at www.LivingHomegrown.com/119 as well as a full transcript of the show. |
Sat, 14 October 2017
How to use your garden to make holiday gifts Thinking of making any handmade gifts for the holidays this year? It’s only October, but this is the perfect time to get started! By starting now, you can create thoughtful gifts before the craziness of the holidays overwhelm you. Host Theresa Loe interviews Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy about garden crafts that make perfect holiday gifts. They discuss several projects (from season salt to homemade soap) that you can make quickly, easily, and with very little cost. You will learn:
As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/118 to get links to all the recipes, instructions and a full transcript of the episode. |