Plantsteading Podcast

We so appreciate your prayers and support as we navigate this new life as NICU parents. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

This week's episode kicks off a new series - dedicating an episode to a certain type of plant. Today Jenn & Laura are talking about tomatoes. We share the different classifications of tomatoes, our favorite varieties to grow, how we like grow them, and, of course, how we like to eat and preserve them. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

My sister Michelle joins us for this episode and we're talking flowers! Don't worry, Laura will be back next week. Happy gardening!Checkout my sister's San Diego urban garden and food forest: https://youtu.be/T9Xmz5bw86UMichelle's garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelylittle.life/Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Today we're talking garden fails and setting up expectations as we get ready to go into the 2023 growing season. Visit the Plantsteading Instagram page and share your garden fails!Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Jenn & Laura are joined by Petra of Fruition Seeds for this week's episode. Fruition Seeds is a certified organic farm and seed company in the Finger Lakes region of New York that specializes in regionally adapted seeds. We talk with Petra about the importance of regionally adapted seeds, the power of gardening, Fruition Seeds' educational content, and share some seed starting tips. Learn more about Petra and Fruition Seeds at: Fruition Seeds WebsiteInstagram Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

This episode is all about seed starting! Stay tuned for more info on seed starting as we head out of winter and into spring. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Jenn & Laura are joined by Chris of Modern Mustard farm for this week's episode. Chris farms in zone 6b and a huge part of the Modern Mustard farm is selling fruit trees and strawberries. We discuss planning a garden layout around perennials, orchard placements, food forests, chill hours, and so much more! Connect with Chris: Modern Mustard Shop Instagram Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Jenn & Laura and discussing succession planting in today's episode of the Plantsteading Podcast. But before we dive into the topic, we continue our new trend of sharing about all of the delicious foods we are making on our plantsteads and where we find inspiration for our meals. The bulk of this episode covers what succession planting is, some reasons you should incorporate it in your garden planning, and some different ideas on how to approach it. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Join Jenn and Laura for a conversation all about companion planting. We dive into permaculture ideas around companion planting as well as some practical and helpful tips for incorporating companion planting into your gardens. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Following up from our conversation last week with Joelle Chille Cale - a plant-based gardener and homesteader who has gardened all over North America and has a background in fungi & insects. This is a shorter episode featuring Joelle's master tips for foraging mushrooms!Resources Joelle mentions in the episodes: Mushrooms of Northeastern North America by George Barren Mushrooms of Northwestern North America Mushrooms Demystified Mycophagist's 10 Commandments by David Fischer Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets Farming the Woods by Ken Mudge and Steve Gabriel Connect with Joelle on InstagramThanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

This week's episode features Joelle Chille Cale - a plant-based gardener and homesteader who has gardened all over North America and has a background in fungi & insects. We cover a lot of ground in this episode - chatting about climates, coexisting with the garden, plant-based cooking & eating, and of course, mycology! Next week's episode will be a follow-up, featuring Joelle's master tips for foraging mushrooms!Resources Joelle mentions in the episodes: Mushrooms of Northeastern North America by George Barren Mushrooms of Northwestern North America Mushrooms Demystified Mycophagist's 10 Commandments by David Fischer Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets Farming the Woods by Ken Mudge and Steve Gabriel Connect with Joelle on InstagramThanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Jenn & Laura are joined by Jill Ragan, owner and farmer at Whispering Willow Farm in Arkansas. Jill talks to us about her upcoming book The Tiny But Mighty Farm, the process of writing it, following her dreams and encouraging you to follow yours! Find Jill here: Tiny But Mighty Farm Preorder (out Jan 24, 2023)Whispering Willow Farm Website & ShopWhispering Willow Farm on YouTubeWhispering Willow Farm on Instagram Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In this episode Jenn & Laura discuss getting started with garden planning, having flexible expectations, considerations for starting a brand new garden and more. Stay tuned for more specific and detailed garden planning episodes covering companion planting, succession planting, and planning a garden with permaculture in mind. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Jenn's Square Foot Gardening GuidePlant Grow Harvest Repeat by Meg Cowden Laura's Garden PlannerThanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Join us for a conversation all about seeds! We also throw in some discussion on our homesteading Christmas hauls and how the holidays went for each of us. Join us next week as we talk about garden planning, and stay tuned for part 2, all about seeds. The Complete List of Heirloom Seed Companies By State: https://sunshinefarmny.com/2021/02/07/the-complete-list-of-heirloom-seed-companies/Seed companies we mentioned in this episodeFruition Seeds: https://www.fruitionseeds.com/San Diego Seed Company: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/Row 7 Seed Company: https://www.row7seeds.com/Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In today's episode we talk about plans for 2023 and beyond! Jenn shares an update on their future homestead goals and dreams in an entirely new state. Thank you for joining us for today's episode! Be sure to head over to the Plantsteading Instagram page to share your thoughts and ideas for future episodes. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

We're back just in time for the holidays! Jenn and Laura talk about navigating holiday meals with different diets, finding and giving gifts that align with our homesteading values, and have a quick check-in with each other about what's been going on since we last spoke. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday season!Get the delicata squash recipe here!Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

We're sharing a conversation about the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer today. Meaghan Pachay joins Laura for the conversation - Meaghan is an avid gardener, PhD candidate at Ohio State, freelance writer and editor. We talk about reciprocity and how to practice it, responsibility and how hard doesn't always mean less enjoyable, and creating ceremony with food. Find Meaghan on instagram! Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In this week's episode Laura is joined by Jackie of Native Soul Farmstead to talk about all things pantry! We discuss the three tiers of a layered pantry; what Jackie's pantry contains, how big it is, and where in her house it is; food preservation methods and equipment; food storage containers & so much more! Jackie gave us so many tips about creating a functional, working kitchen and pantry in this episode!Join us on the Plantsteading instagram account to get a glimpse of Laura's and Jackie's pantries. Connect with Jackie on Instagram here!Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Today's episode is a little different! Jenn is traveling, making her way to California where she is spending the next several months. Laura joins you to talk about fermentation. This episode shares about fermentation, why it's important, some tips for getting started, great resources (see below) and how fermentation is connected to our soil. Let us know what you think by getting in touch on Instagram (linked below!). Resources: Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz (book)The Clever Carrot (blog)Farmhouse on Boone (blog)Article about Fermentation & Soil (pdf)Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In today's episode Jenn and Laura are joined by Dagny of The Cottage Peach. Dagny shares her plantsteading journey, motivation to share her homesteading lifestyle, and shares how she overcame physical and mental challenges associated with chronic illness. You can find and connect with Dagny at: https://www.thecottagepeach.com/https://www.instagram.com/thecottagepeach/Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In today's episode Laura and Jenn discuss the gap between the dreaminess of homesteading often portrayed on social media and the reality that is maintaining gardens, acres, animals, and more. We discuss strategies for setting realistic expectations for those in the dream phase hoping for property, animals, and waiting to start their homestead. Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

Today's episode features a chat between Jenn and Laura discussing what to expect on their plantsteads over the coming months. Jenn talks about her upcoming trip across country and transitioning from a 12-acre homestead in Upstate NY to a suburban garden in California. Laura talks about frenzy harvesting before an early (for her) frost and planning for the future with a greenhouse build this winter. Connect with us on Instagram (linked below) to tell us what your winter plans are!Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

In this week's episode Jenn & Laura are joined by Amber of the Fairly Local Family to discuss stepping out of the box and finding your own way in the homesteading, vegan, and zero waste spheres. We discuss food security and challenges, homesteading in an urban area, using what you've got, and much more in this episode. You can find more about Amber at: InstagramYoutubeWebsiteThanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram:The podcastLaura @hippiebillyhomesteadJenn @sunshinefarmlife

We're joined in this episode by the lovely Bailey Van Tassel who shares about her journey starting a business all around living a garden-inspired life. This conversation is full of motivation, inspiration, and real ideas for turning passions and dreams into reality. You can find Bailey here:https://www.instagram.com/baileyvantassel/Listen to her new podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-garden-culture-podcast-with-bailey-van-tassel/id1643017748?i=1000578082770

Victoria Meade of Waterloo Woods Farm joins us this week to talk about hops! Waterloo Woods Farm is celebrating its first year this month. We talk about the challenges of growing and marketing a farm, transitioning to farming full time, and a lot about hops!To connect with Victoria: InstagramYoutubeVisit the Plantsteading Instagram to leave feedback on episodes, ideas for future topics & guests, and to join the community! 

Today, we're bringing on a special guest, Annette from Azure Farm. Azure Farm is a plant based homestead in Georgia, where Annette lives with her husband and daughter, Ava, and their big family of companion farm animals. Annette shares their life as well as tons of resources, and even co-authored a cookbook with our recent guest, Angela, from Axe & Root Homestead. You can find Annette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azurefarm/Check out The Harvest Table (plant based garden to table cookbook): https://amzn.to/3PECjduVisit Azure Farm's website: https://www.azurefarmlife.com/

Jenn and Laura are mothers to young toddlers. Homesteading with toddlers can be challenging! In this episode we break down the challenges and strategies we employ to get things done on our homesteads with toddlers in tow!We'd love to hear your strategies - how do you get things done as a parent?Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantsteading/ 

Today we're talking with Grace Jones of The Goodones Homestead about how she weaves art, nature, community and garden. We talk about her process of turning a creative idea into a tangible product or event. We talk about how a health crisis inspired Grace to learn herbalism and repair her relationship with nature and plants. Find Grace on instagram at: homestead & art: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodoneshomestead/photography: https://www.instagram.com/graceejones/

Today we talk about the difference between sustainability and self-sufficiency. We dive into our strategies for cooking from scratch and eating seasonally inspired meals. And as always, we talk about giving ourselves grace along the way. 

In this episode we bring on Angela from Axe and Root Homestead and talk about her journey to permaculture, plant based homesteading, and the process of writing a book! We also dive into building community on social media, navigating social media toxicity, and more. Have thoughts about the conversation? Head on over to our Instagram (Plantsteading) and share your thoughts about the episode!Find Angela on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/Her website: https://www.axeandroothomestead.com/Go give the Homesteaducation Podcast a listen!

Welcome to season 2! Thanks for being here! Today Laura & Jenn are discussing social media. We get into some posts that have upset us and some frustrating behaviors we have experienced on social media. How does our behavior on social media carry over into our physical worlds? Why do we think some of these behaviors take place? How do we break the cycle of inflammation on social media and keep our social circles a positive place to be? All this & more discussed on today's episode. Join the conversation @plantsteading on Instagram. 

Laura's longtime friend and farm animal sanctuary co-founder Peter Nussbaum joins us for this episode to chat about his concerns with rescue animals, the growth of their farm animal sanctuary and preserve - Tamerlaine Farm, educating the public about farm animals and more!https://tamerlaine.org/make a donation: https://impact.tamerlaine.org/give/222233/#!/donation/checkout

We find common ground in chatting with Hannah of The Whitney Homestead as she discusses why they homestead, how they got started, and their decisions to do things a little differently than we do on plant-based homesteads. TW: While we don't go into details of animal butchering or processing, we do briefly discuss Hannah's decision to raise animals for meat on her homestead. Connect with Hannah; Instagram.com/TheWhitneyHomsteadJoin the Plantsteading page: Instagram.com/Plantsteading

Our guest for episode three is Laura's partner, Josh. We discuss how Josh is an omnivore and Laura is vegan, the implications on the homestead, some gray areas in veganism, and more. 

Jenn (@sunshinefarmny) is moving her family across country from New York to California! In this episode we discuss the challenges of moving a homestead and what to look for when purchasing homesteads.

What is plantsteading? How did we become plantsteaders? What is this podcast about? All questions that will be answered in the inaugural episode of The Plantsteading Podcast!