A Homegrown Family – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This Fall is the first time I ever went pronghorn hunting. It was off to a slow start but ended in a successful hunt. Listen to the thrill of it all in this episode. It’s great to be able to put meat in the freezer!

If you enjoy listening to hunting stories, check out my brother in-law’s YouTube page Family Forged Outdoors

Resources:

Pronghorn - North Dakota Game and Fish

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Foraging the Forest of Southeastern Minnesota

Saison 1 · Épisode 36

lundi 1 juillet 2024 • Durée 33:30

Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate

Introducing my new cousin in-law, Ian, as we discuss his passion for foraging mushrooms and much more. From morels and lobster mushrooms to black caps and fiddle heads. The forest is our oyster.

Resources:

Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide

Oxygen Absorbers

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Winter Orchard Activities - Apples

Saison 1 · Épisode 28

lundi 19 février 2024 • Durée 18:10

No, you won’t get the same apple tree to grow by planting its seeds, and yes there is such a thing as a Frankenstein tree. This episode is a continuation of Episode 27 as my brother David and I discuss winter orchard activities when it comes to apples: rootstock, scion wood and pruning.

Resources:
Maple Valley Orchards – source of rootstock and scion
How to Prune Apple Trees - YouTube Video
Apple Pruning Workshop - Fargo

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Winter Orchard Activities - Grapes

Saison 1 · Épisode 27

vendredi 9 février 2024 • Durée 30:33

Synthetic rooting hormone

There is no lack of things to do in the winter when it comes to the orchard. My brother David joins us this episode to talk about pruning grapes, collecting cuttings, and storing and rooting cuttings to be planted the following spring. He also talks about the challenges in growing out his own grape cuttings and shares some general planting tips.

Resources:

Mosquito Bits – for control of Fungus gnats

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Homeschooling with Aunt Joni: A Parents Perspective

Saison 1 · Épisode 26

samedi 27 janvier 2024 • Durée 41:46

Episode 26 Homeschooling with Aunt Joni: A Parents Perspective

My wife and I plan to homeschool our children, but before we jump into the unknown, we thought it best to talk with those who have done it before us. My Aunt Joni homeschooled her three children and learned many things along the way. In this episode, we discuss why she decided to homeschool her kids, what types of curriculums she decided to use, and the joys and challenges of homeschooling.

Curriculums mentioned:

Seton

Catholic Heritage

Memoria Press

Mother of Divine Grace

Great Books

Opportunities:

MN Catholic Home Education Conference – May 31 to June 1, 2024

Homeschooling in ND

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Fruit of the Vine and Making Wine

Saison 1 · Épisode 25

jeudi 11 janvier 2024 • Durée 28:52

This is the story of how Joe developed and refined his hobby of making wine. Since 2017 and 120+ gallons of wine later, there are some tips, tricks, and favorites to share. This episode shares the basic supplies and equipment needed to make your own wine, and also goes through a step by step process to create an enjoyable bottle. Cheers!

Episodes are now available on YouTube where it’s easier to communicate and interact with those that are listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening!

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The Results are In!

Saison 1 · Épisode 24

vendredi 29 décembre 2023 • Durée 19:09

If my bank account was my raised garden bed, I would be RICH! In this episode, I walk through the soil test results of my raised garden beds. The analysis contained information on N, P, K, S, pH, organic matter and soluble salts. Gather some information and tid bits that could help you make sense of your soil report. I recommend listening to the episode titled, “Soil Sampling and Nutrient Basics” prior to this episode.

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Some micronutrient fertilizer options:

Covington Naturals – A little goes a long way, this product still includes N, P, K

Whitwam Organics – This product only contains micronutrients

Rome Sweet Home – Traveling with Kids

Saison 1 · Épisode 23

jeudi 21 décembre 2023 • Durée 51:34

Welcome back as my wife and I discuss our recent adventure of travelling to Italy with our two-year-old daughter. We talk about what we did, what went well and the things we didn’t expect. We also share some general tips for when it comes to travelling with children.

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Sfoglialette "lobster tail" pastry

Deer Hunting with Uncle Bernie

Saison 1 · Épisode 22

lundi 6 novembre 2023 • Durée 31:19

If you haven’t heard enough deer hunting stories recently, you’ll get your fill with this episode. My Uncle Bernie and I exchange deer hunting stories and talk about what hunting means to the Mettler family.

FYI: I won’t be posting another episode until mid-December as my family and I are taking a vacation. Cheers!

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Soil Sampling and Nutrient Basics

Saison 1 · Épisode 21

lundi 23 octobre 2023 • Durée 30:10

Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms

Tune in as I talk about soil fertility, macro and micro nutrients (elements), mobile and immobile nutrients and some of the nutrient deficiency symptoms associated with each. What do the numbers “20-10-20” on a bag of fertilizer mean? Learn about the importance of taking a soil sample, how to take a soil sample and where to send your sample. Such an invigorating topic!

Resources:

Mobile and Immobile Nutrients

pH and Nutrient Availability

Soi Labs:

NDSU Soil Testing Lab

Agvise Lab

U of M Soil Testing Lab

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