Dandelions Aren’t Weeds

Here's a little update to why I've been quiet. Thank you everyone for the up most support during the first season of Dandelions Aren't Weeds!

In this episode we are joined by Vanessa of May Blooms Acreage! We talk about the movement that is Rethinking the Rooster and all the misconceptions surrounding them. We also go over the importance of flock first aid and some things you should have on hand for your chickens. Connect with Vanessa: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/may_blooms_acreage/ WEBSITE https://maybloomsacreage.com (**Hatching eggs available for shipping to Canadian residents)

While raising chickens it's important to understand the signs and symptoms that they may be deficient. But how do you recognize these? In this episode we go over what to look out for and what to supplement into your chickens diet and why. The kicker is, you should already have most of these in your kitchen! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

In this part 2 of starting seeds for March I go over some medicinal plants and flowers that are beneficial to our gardens by attracting pollinators. I also touch base on the warmer weather crops that are being started the month of March and we get into the tomato talk! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

Im back with another episode of starting seeds! In part 1 I go over what seeds Im starting the month of March and what I like to use them for in the kitchen.

In this weeks episode I chat with Katy of Sticky Holler Farm about her journey as a homesteader and the forefront of the chicken raising process. We talk about starting with chicks, brooder set ups and hens that go broody, all to better prepare you for your raising chickens journey! Connect with Katy here: https://www.instagram.com/stickyhollerfarm/ _______________________ Links and discount codes from Katy: mypetchicken.com/drinkandfarm meyerhatchery.com use code DRINKANDFARM for $5 off your order sweeterheater.com (infrared heater) use code drinkandfarm for 15% off for one or more heaters grubblyfarms.com (unmedicated chick starter) use code DRINKANDFARM for 20% off

In the first ever episode of my new series ‘Raising Chickens 101' we dive into the topic of chicken coops. What are the key points of setting up your chickens shelter and why? Raising chickens 101 is dedicated to the topics of chicken husbandry that people don't like to talk about. The nitty gritty of what is chicken keeping. I learned from mistakes and that's what prompted this series! For those of you who are new to chicken keeping or are planning for it, stay tuned for more episodes of this series, I'm keeping it REAL. Follow me on Instagram for future updates: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

In this episode I talk about all the things I'm starting by seed in the month of February for this years garden. I give you a quick overview to starting seeds indoors and what I've learned the hard way. I also go over a few other plants you might want to start this month by seed! Let's get amped to grow some shit this year! Follow me on Instagram for further updates: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

There are many steps we can take to be more self sustainable and become our own resource. One size does not fit all and although starting your homestead journey may seem intimidating, it is possible! In this episode I go over a few steps that you can take this year to get your year of self reliance started. Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family, give it 5 stars and leave a review! Follow me on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

The first Mercury retrograde of 2022 is officially here, can you feel it? There are some themes that are going to change our reality and how we know it, so today we talk about it all and how to ground yourself during this time of reflection.

What's the difference between hybrid seeds and heirloom seeds? Which are better for you? We talk about the benefits of both and different things to consider when starting your 2022 garden! Follow me on Instagram for future updates: https://www.instagram.com/average_homestead/

Today's very first episode of Dandelions Aren't Weeds is a quick backstory of why I decided to start this podcast and how Dandelions are in fact, not weeds.