CarrotGal Sister Chats Podcast

Jacque and Laura chat about all things fermenting including sauerkraut, sourdough, yogurt, beet kvass, kombucha, milk kefir, water kefir, etc. Come learn along with us! Links shared in this episode: Nourishing Traditions book: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Fermented book: Fermented by Charlotte Pike Cultured Food for Life book: Cultured Food for Life by Donna Schwenk Naked Nutrition book: Naked Nutrition by Annie Miller and Amy Choate Northwest Edible Life Webpage: How much salt should I use for my fermentation? List of supplies recommended including Fido jars, fermentation weights, fermentation lids, salt: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting Bubbies sauerkraut: Get Bubbies sauerkraut from Whole Foods Kombucha starter kit: Kombucha Starter Kit from Cultures for Health Milk kefir starter kit: Milk Kefir Starter Kit from Cultures for Health Water kefir starter kit: Water Kefir Starter Kit from Cultures for Health Get a full list of fermenting supplies we recommend here: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting/ Recipe for Beet Kvass: https://www.carrotgal.com/beet-kvass/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Note: The links shared here may be affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting this podcast.   Disclaimer: The information in this video or this post should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos or on our website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about how to grow carrots including germination, thinning, and saving seeds. Come learn along with us! Learn more about carrots: http://www.carrotgal.com/carrots/ Buy carrot seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Correction: At one point, Laura said the last frost date in Idaho is around April 10th but she misspoke. It is actually around May 10th. The date to plant carrots is 2-3 weeks before this, so around April 15th or so. Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura share their experiences with growing potatoes in their gardens. Come learn the process of growing, harvesting and storing potatoes at home! Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/potatoes Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about the process of growing grapes and then harvesting them and turning them into homemade grape juice or raisins. Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about onions - how to grow them, how to harvest them and other nuances of how to grow onions! Learn more about onions: http://www.carrotgal.com/onions/ Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

In this episode, Jacque and Laura interview a special guest, Jenny Love, on her recent DIY project of how to build rain barrels. Jenny explains the process she went through to build 13 rain barrels in her backyard and gives you the tools so you can build some too! Link to the YouTube version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3VnRpXgKI  Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Jenny's website: https://watercolorartistonfireblog.blogspot.com/ Jenny's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Watercolorartistonfire Jenny's email address: watercolorartistonfire@gmail.com 2 videos that Jenny references in her explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROBClM-CGk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2u0xTiyR0I Links to all the tools and supplies that Jenny references: Titanium Step Drill Bit 1/4 to 1-3/8 Inches https://amzn.to/3CsCmCr Garden Hose (3ft) https://amzn.to/3qTbXfb Double female connector garden hose (4ft) https://amzn.to/3kP8eLM Double female connector garden hose (2ft) https://amzn.to/3DrCzaw Downspout Rainwater Collection Diverter Connector System Colander with Filter https://amzn.to/3oIsUpX Brass Rain Water Single Spigot https://amzn.to/3Cmwcnz Brass Garden Hose Connector 2 Way Splitter https://amzn.to/3qRJLJp Garden Hose Adapter, Male to Male, Female to Female (4 pack) https://amzn.to/3cqidlU Utah rainwater collection registration page: https://waterrights.utah.gov/forms/rainwater.asp Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about sprouting! Learn how to sprout seeds on your counter and have fresh food that you grew yourself in just a few days. Read our blog post about sprouts: https://www.carrotgal.com/sprouting-seeds-aka-indoor-winter-gardening/ Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about what an herbal tincture is, why you would want to make or use one and how to go about making one at home. Come learn along with us! Order herb seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Recipe for tincture that is shared in this video: 1 part yarrow, 1 part elder flowers, 1 part peppermint. Combine and cover with vegetable glycerin in a glass jar. Quick extraction method: place a loose lid on the jar then place jar in a pot of boiling water but do not cover completely with water. Boil for 2 hours then strain out the herbs. Slow extraction method: Place jar in a cool dark place and shake the jar every day for 6 weeks then strain out the herbs. Link to Red Plague Tincture Recipe: http://redplagueremedy.blogspot.com/2016/11/red-plague-remedy-info.html Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about herbs and herbalism. Come learn about the difference between herbs and essential oils as well as our very favorite herbs that we use. Buy seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Note: in this Sister Chat we said that Mullein is also called Lamb's Ear. After further research, it appears that these are actually 2 different plants. We apologize for any confusion this may cause. Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread again! We LOVE talking about making great bread and are back to share more of our experiences with making sourdough bread from scratch. Catch our first Sourdough Bread episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjHRXA_MAk&t=1027s The video that Jacque references about a simplified way of making sourdough bread can be found here: https://youtu.be/4r8irdLuUtc Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread. Learn why sourdough is better for us than store-bought bread made with commercial yeast. Learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter and how to make a homemade loaf of sourdough!  Recipe: https://www.carrotgal.com/pumpkin-sourdough-oat-waffles/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

In this episode, Jacque and Laura interview Scott Kent, the owner of UtahBioAgriculture.com. He shares information about worm composting and how it improves the biology of soils to unlock nutrients. He also shows us the organisms in the soil under the microscope! To see the microscope images, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQtHbbwygts  Scott's website: https://www.utahbioagriculture.com/ Scott's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UtahBioAgriculture Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Come listen as Jacque and Laura chat about various methods of preserving the harvest. They cover canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, cold storage, freeze-drying, and overwintering/winter gardening. Learn more about winter gardening: https://www.Carrotgal.com/cold-frames  Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.Carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura chat about elderberries and how to use them. Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup and Elderberry Flower Tincture. Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Note: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.

Jacque and Laura discuss winter gardening and how to grow food during the winter.  Learn more about winter gardening: Carrotgal.com/cold-frames Join us in our Facebook group: Carrotgal.com/chats

Join Jacque and Laura as they chat about all things garlic! Come learn about the different types of garlic, how to grow garlic, and how to store garlic so you never have to buy it again. Join us in our private Facebook group: Carrotgal.com/chats Learn more about garlic: Carrotgal.com/garlic

Jacque and Laura tell the story of how this podcast started along with their experiences that initially got them interested in gardening and self-sufficiency.   Join our private Facebook group: Carrotgal.com/chats Visit our website: Carrotgal.com