Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

Storing garden seeds on your homestead is crucial for ensuring a bountiful harvest year after year. Proper storage helps maintain seed viability and protects against pests and environmental damage. Here are key points to remember:

1. Container Choice: Use airtight containers such as glass jars, metal tins, or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids to keep out moisture and pests.
2. Cool, Dry Location: Store seeds in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to mold and seed spoilage. A basement or root cellar is ideal.
3. Temperature Considerations: Seeds last longest when stored at cool, stable temperatures. Aim for 32-41°F (0-5°C) for most seeds.
4. Darkness: Keep seeds in a dark location to protect them from light, which can reduce their viability over time.
5. Humidity Control: Use silica gel packets or dry rice to absorb any excess moisture inside the storage container.
6. Labeling: Properly label each container with the seed type and date of storage to keep track of their age and viability.
7. Seed Saving: Consider saving seeds from your healthiest plants for future use, ensuring you have a supply of seeds adapted to your specific growing conditions.

By following these guidelines, you can preserve the quality and viability of your garden seeds, ensuring a successful harvest for years to come.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high quality Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees necessary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

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Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited...

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

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• UPAN
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• MagiDome
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• HarvestRight

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high quality Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees necessary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

The hosts delve into the history of butter, its industrialization, and the rise of margarine as a substitute.

They provide various methods of making butter using raw milk or excess cream, including equipment to use and different types of butter to make.

They also highlight the health benefits, including the immune-boosting properties of raw milk butter vs pasteurized (store-bought) butter, while emphasizing its superior taste.

The conversation covers the best practices for storing and packaging butter, as well as the many uses for excess butter such as for skin care and shining up leather.

The episode suggests different methods for making butter at home and emphasizes the importance of removing all buttermilk from the butter.

#HealthyEating #HomemadeButter #RawMilkButter,

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

• [00:00:00] "Creating Confidence, Impact, and Change Through Homesteading (Intro)"
• [00:00:35] "Making Raw Milk Butter on Your Homestead"
• [00:00:52] Butter Production Process and Tips
• [00:02:32] The History of Butter Production
• [00:09:03] "Baking with Margarine vs. Butter"
• [00:10:16] "Make Your Own Butter with Raw Milk Cream"
• [00:15:09] "Finding Raw Milk Sources"
• [00:18:51] Getting Thick Cream from Whole Milk
• [00:22:35] Making Sweet Cream Butter or Cultured Butter
• [00:28:08] Buttermilk as a Milk Substitute and Choosing the Right Butter Churn
• [00:31:02] Making Butter: Washing, Salting, and Packaging
• [00:36:53] Storing and using Buttermilk as a Culture.
• [00:40:40] Raw Milk Butter for Skin Care and unique uses
• [00:45:28] "Benefits of Using Raw Milk Butter"
• [00:48:43] The Episode Summary
• [00:50:12] The Homestead Podcast, Sponsored by PeteCoSupply.com

• MilkyDay.com
• RawFarmUSA.com
• RealMilk.com
• ThePrairieHomestead.com

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this...

Over coffee, Carol and Jamie discuss what they have been doing in their kitchens, gardens and on the farm.

We explore the wonderful world of kombucha and why it's a must-have in any homesteader's pantry.

Discover the health benefits of this fermented drink and learn how it's made, including its history and origins. We discuss the benefits of brewing kombucha on the homestead, reducing food waste, and having a source of probiotics.

Learn how to brew kombucha at home with our step-by-step guide, including tips on sterilizing equipment and achieving different flavors. We also cover common troubleshooting issues and safety concerns.

Plus, explore creative ways to use kombucha on the homestead and sample recipes that incorporate this amazing drink. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your homesteading experience with kombucha!

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

Thimestamps

• [00:01:04] Kombucha and its journey.
• [00:03:30] Making kombucha at home.
• [00:08:29] Health benefits of kombucha.
• [00:09:40] Making your own kombucha.
• [00:13:02] Tea brewing process.
• [00:16:31] Kombucha recipe.
• [00:19:34] Making Kombucha at Home.
• [00:22:31] Bottling kombucha.
• [00:27:46] Alternative sweeteners for kombucha.
• [00:30:05] Experimenting with Kombucha.
• [00:32:09] Alternative uses for scoby.
• [00:35:27] Uses of Kombucha.
• [00:41:14] Second fermenting kombucha.
• [00:42:29] Kombucha second fermentation.
• [00:47:54] Kombucha's health benefits.
• [00:48:51] Making kombucha at home.
• [00:52:10] Natural probiotics and fermentation.

Links

• Cultures For Health
• Small Farm, Sustainability & Homestead Living
• Donna Schwenk's Cultured Food Life

Thank-you PeteCoSupply.com

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

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PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you...

The Homestead Podcast co-hosts, Jamie & Carol, discuss their love for homesteading and the importance of taking responsibility for what they eat and their family's well-being.

They share their recent kitchen activities, including making homemade bread, clabbering milk, and making cottage cheese, using the Instant Pot, and discuss the different techniques and recipes they followed. They also talk about their experiences with raw milk and different types of cheese, including their homemade Cheddar and Colby cheeses.

Jamie & Carol discuss herbs like peppermint and their health benefits, as well as the benefits and challenges of consuming raw milk. They offer resources for finding raw milk farmers in your area & nationwide... and emphasize the importance of organic milk as a healthier alternative to processed milk.

#homesteadinglove #realfoodmovement #organicmilk

• [00:00:00] "Unleashing Your Inner Homesteader with Two Gals Homesteading"
• [00:00:48] "Warmer Temps and Straight Talk"
• [00:01:03] Kitchen Adventures: Cheeseball Dip, Homemade Bread, and Fermented Milk
• [00:05:26] "Raw Milk and Its Uses"
• [00:08:36] "Making Colby and Cheddar at Home"
• [00:14:15] "Cotton Candy Flavor Freeze-Dried Candy"
• [00:14:38] "Feeding Your Dogs Raw Liver and Pancreas Treats"
• [00:17:09] "Pesky Peppermint: Taming Your Overgrown Plant"
• [00:19:00] The healing properties of Peppermint oil and tea for stomach issues.
• [00:24:56] "Why We Drink Raw Milk for Asthma Reduction"
• [00:32:13] "The Benefits of Drinking Raw Milk"
• [00:37:48] Making Homemade Sour Cream
• [00:39:19] The Nutritional Benefits of Raw Milk
• [00:43:38] "Raw Milk as Pink Eye Treatment"
• [00:45:49] "Raw Milk Safety and Trusting Your Farmer"
• [00:51:46] Finding Local Farmers for Milk and Advocating for Legalization.
• [00:57:28] "Contact Us for Raw Milk Information and Homesteading Discussions"
• [00:59:03] "Special Thanks to PeteCoSupply.com"

• Cottage Cheese Recipe
• 'The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine' by Claude Davis, Sr. and Nicole Apelian
• RawMilkInstitute.org
• Willmar Wellnes Group of Facebook
• RealMilk.com
• Farm Direct MN
• Farm To Consumer Defense Fund

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation...

This episode covers a variety of topics, including making and storing cream cheese, preserving and vacuum sealing meat and vegetables, and using and caring for cast iron cookware. The hosts also discuss their personal experiences with homesteading and provide advice on simplifying life while taking responsibility for one's food choices and family's well-being.

The Homestead podcast, sponsored by PeteCoSupply.com, features co-hosts Carol and Jamie from 2GalsHomesteading.com as they share tips and ideas for homesteading, cooking, and canning.

#HomesteadTips #SimplifyLife #FoodChoices #castiron

• [00:00:00] Unleash Your Inner Homesteader with Two Gals Homesteading.
• [00:00:30] Jamie's Culinary Adventures
• [00:03:17] "Creative Culinary Combinations: Cranberry Kombucha, Cranberry Juice and Cranberry Sauce with Animal Crackers"
• [00:06:49] How to Make Cottage Cheese by Clabbering Your Milk
• [00:10:39] "Making and Cooking with Farmers Cheese"
• [00:14:51] Harvesting, Cheese-making, and Veggie Entrees
• [00:20:17] "Get Creative with Cream Cheese in Your Hot Dishes - No More Expiration Dates!"
• [00:22:06] "Herb of the Week: New Podcast Feature Attempt & Fail"
• [00:22:44] In The Tiny But Mighty Farm, author Jill Ragan of YouTube’s Whispering Willow Farm teaches you how to turn a typical suburban backyard into a productive mini farm.
• [00:22:45] Winter Gardening Tips for a Bountiful Harvest
• [00:27:02] Reviving Neglected Cast Iron: How to Remove Rust with Electrolysis
• [00:33:02] "Cast Iron Care: Seasoning and Cooking Tips"
• [00:40:11] Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking with Cast Iron
• [00:44:56] Cast Iron Storage Tips and Execution Time Questions
• [00:47:49] Cooking with Cast Iron in the Oven
• [00:53:59] Cooking Tips and Q&A with Jamie: Cast Iron 101
• [00:56:15] Burner Restrictions (if any) and Cast Iron Usage Tips

• The Tiny But Mighty Farm book - Jill Regan
• Can We Rescue This Skillet?! (Jill Winger) video - The Prairie Homestead
• King Aurthor bread recipe
• How to Season a Cast Iron Pan (It's Easier Than You Think!) - SeriousEats
• How to Clean Cast Iron Properly (Carolyn Thomas) - Homesteading Family

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze...

Introducing a new 2GH podcast feature - Herb Of The Week. This week's herb is Garlic.

The conversation between Jamie and Carol covers various topics such as Carol's busy week, health benefits of cranberries, Jamie using leftover vegetables in stir-fry, and her custom flat top grill. They shares tips on saving money by making ghee to store butter and recommends buying cheesecloth from cheese-making product suppliers.

They also discuss the benefits of garlic as a potent antibiotic and how to incorporate it into one's diet.

The hosts discuss gardening tips and starting plants from seeds, including the importance of research, lighting options, and trays. They suggest starting seeds in recycled materials, like paper pots, and giving constant attention to the seedlings. Jamie advises against saturating plants and suggests watering from the bottom instead. They also explain troubleshooting tips for when a batch of seeds doesn't grow and suggest winter sewing for cool season crops. Lastly, they discuss gardening tips, seed planting depth, and the importance of adjusting techniques to fit one's zone and climate.

Jamie suggests using a low-tech method of counting back from the last frost date, as well as using high-tech tools like the SeedTime app.

Jamie advises new gardeners to visit a local nursery and research lighting and equipment options. She also provides tips on starting plants from seeds, emphasizing the importance of moist soil, proper labeling, and fertilizing with fish fertilizer.

Jamie suggests using minimal water and watering from the bottom, thinning the plants, and gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. The article also discusses reasons why seeds may not grow and alternative methods like winter sewing.

#GardenPlanningTips #LowTechGardening #SeedStarting101

Jamie is the gardener of the 2 Gals. She's been doing it for a long time and she's very good at it. In this epsiode, Jamie will explain many of the techniques to begin a successful gardening season... before the real growing season even begins.

Timestamps

• [00:00:00] "Unleashing Your Inner Homesteader"
• [00:00:30] Making Cranberry Juice for Kombucha Mix
• [00:05:32] "Going Back to Our Roots: Why I Use More Lard Than Anything Anymore"
• [00:06:25] Making Caramel from Leftover Whey
• [00:09:14] Making Ghee and Wash or Throw Used Cheesecloth
• [00:14:09] "What is Ghee and How to Use It"
• [00:18:08] Exploring the 'The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine' by Claude Davis, Sr. and Nicole Apelian
• [00:19:35] "Garlic: A Tasty and Beneficial Addition to Your Diet"
• [00:23:42] "Get Creative with Garlic: Ideas for Enjoying This Flavorful Ingredient"
• [00:26:16] "The Power of Garlic as a Natural Antibiotic"
• [00:31:13] The power of food as medicine
• [00:36:25] "Herb of the Week Feature: Garlic"
• [00:38:29] Tips for Starting Your Spring Garden
• [00:43:57] "Trying Out Onion Gardening: Taking a Risk Two Houses Down"
• [00:44:17] "Organize Your Planting Schedule with SeedTime App"
• [00:48:47] Tips for Starting a Seed Garden with Limited Space and Equipment
• [00:54:38] "Optimal Plant Growth Tips"
• [01:01:15] "Tips for Starting and Maintaining a...

Bonus Episode

If you are considering adding a family, raw milk cow to your family/homestead... this episode is for you.

Kelsey DeMaris, of DFFarmstead.com, joins Carol on this episode. Jamie had a bone broth & chicken stock emergency and was not able to join in

Kelsey talks about:

• Preparing for her 2nd family cow
• Calf-sharing with her cow - Yes or No
• Why having dairy on her homestead is so important
• Why she doesn't make ice cream
• Her advice for other new family cow owners
• Milk by machine or by hand?
• And so much more...
• She even asks Carol a question or two

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Unleashing Your Inner Homesteader with Carol and Jamie

[00:00:30] Co-host Jamie'sbone broth and soup stock emercency

[00:01:39] Maximal Cows on a Farmstead Homestead

[00:07:24] "Feeding and Caring for Milk Cows in Winter"

[00:10:04] "Starting with a Cow: Why Heifers can be a Challenge for Beginners"

[00:13:41] "Ruthie's Scary Hour: Lessons Learned on Calving Research"

[00:15:47] Kelsey's Feeding Practices and Calf Sharing Policy

[00:21:09] Raising a Heifer Calf versus Buying a Cow - Cost and Evalution

[00:22:31] "Efficient Hand Milking: From 30 Minutes to 15"

[00:26:44] "Advice for First Time Cow Owners"

[00:30:07] "Challenges of Finding a Large Animal Vet"

[00:33:51] Cheese-making with Raw Milk and Perfecting Cottage Cheese

[00:36:12] "Meet Hannah, the Scottish Highland Cow and How Carol Transitioned to Two Cows"

[00:42:13] "Thank You to PeteCoSupply.com"

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping...

It's winter time in Minnesota. It's the season of road advisories and blizzards. Here in Minnesota (pronounced Minna-snow-tah) a winter event can be life threating for people and animals on the homestead.

(15:47) Carol goes over some of her concerns and how she prepares her farm for an artic blast. Humans and animals all need food, water and shelter. You must be prepared.

Links/products discussed:

• Firman Generators
• EcoFlow Tech
• Dr Sarah's Savvy Udder Salve

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. Their financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our...

If you are considering adding a family, raw milk cow to your family/homestead... this episode is for you.

Kelsey DeMaris, of DFFarmstead.com, joins Carol & Jamie on this episode.

Kelsey talks about:

• Her search for the perfect family cow
• Where she bought her cow and why
• What she makes from all her milk
• Her advice for other new family cow owners
• Home schooling
• Her farm-store products
• Truffles - her house pig
• And so much more

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. Their financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes.

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of...

This episode covers various gardening topics such as seed-saving, planting strategy, and animal protection.

Jamie goes over nearly everything you need to consider before taking on a garden project & how to determine the value of your garden space vs yield. Jamie is the gardener of the 2 Gals. She's been doing it for a long time and she's very good at it. We all hear about how we should be saving seeds. Jamie's advice is this: "Learn to garden before learning to save seeds."

The Homestead Podcast co-hosts provide tips on how to simplify life and take responsibility for health and well-being by unleashing the homesteader within.

They share various homesteading activities, including making sourdough crackers and feta cheese, discussing the importance of organic flour and sensitivity to chemicals in wheat, and considering the growing zone, climate, and soil type for gardening.

#HomesteadingTips #SelfSustainability #GardenPlanning

• [00:00:00] "Start Homesteading: Gain Confidence & Impact by Doing More with Less"
• [00:00:30] "From Snowstorms to Spring: Cold and Fluid Remedies"
• [00:02:57] "The Significance of Cold Weather on Tree Growth and Settlement"
• [00:05:45] Jamie Oliver's Perfect Cracker Recipe Shared with Kelsey's Recipe
• [00:08:32] "Cultures for Health Kit Review"
• [00:13:11] "Gluten, Wheat Sensitivity, and Azure Purchasing"
• [00:15:44] Learning to Can and Preserve for Winter
• [00:20:54] "Christmas Cranberry Cake Review and Sponsor Ad"
• [00:23:29] Gardening & Seed Discussion. Carol talks about her hoophouse.
• [00:28:46] "Container Gardening Essentials: Sun and Water for Plant Growth"
• [00:30:46] Gardening 101: Tips on Choosing the Right Garden Size for New Gardeners
• [00:36:59] The Importance of Knowing Your Planting Zone.
• [00:42:05] "Tips for Planning and Maximizing Your Growing Season"
• [00:47:49] "Grow the Crops You Love"
• [00:48:52] Seed Companies for Cattle Farming
• [00:51:17] Non-GMO and Organic Heirloom Seeds: Why Some Gardeners Prefer Them for Seed Saving
• [00:56:19] Get Your Seeds Now: A Guide to Avoiding the "Seed Issue" Scramble.
• [00:59:53] Gardening Tips for Big Box Store Shoppers
• [01:05:21] Succession Planting: How Radishes Can Make Your Garden More Manageable
• [01:11:51] Gardening App for Vegetable Variety Planning and Research
• [01:14:55] Animal Pressures on Your Garden
• [01:17:20] Supply Shortages and Gardening during COVID
• [01:18:27] "Homesteading Tips with Carol and Jamie"

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

Links mentioned

SeedTime App

Cultures For Health

Azure Standard

Carrots Love Tomatoes Book

Jill Wingers blog on soil testing

Best FREE Seed Catologs

We use a...

Welcome to another episode of The Homestead Podcast!

This time, we're diving deep into the vibrant world of pumpkins. From savoring mouthwatering pumpkin-infused dishes to mastering the art of preserving this autumn treasure, we've got you covered.

Join us as we share tips on cooking with pumpkin, roasting those addictive seeds, spicing up chili, freeze-drying for long-lasting freshness, and the art of canning. Get ready for a Pumpkin Palooza – your homesteading adventure starts here!

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• MIGardener
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Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts.

Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high quality Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees necessary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in...

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

Jamie talks about her 12 primary go-to cold and flu remedies (plus a bonus) that she has been using for decades. She explains the hows, whys & whens. Prevention and treatement is the subject matter of this episode.

We mentioned Jill Winger's Prairie Planner. It comes in both digital and print. Supplies are VERY limited. Jamie & Carol both have a copy. If you are a homesteader, you would benefit from Jill's Prairie Planner.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're...

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

In this episode, Carol and Jamie discuss what's going on in their kitchens, their #1 Fan Kelsey, Jamie's adventures with Apple Cider Vinegar body care, sour dough, pie crusts, Jill Winger's Prairie Planner, lard and home remedies for flu season.... and more.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

Links to Things We Talked About

Crisco's Campaign Against Lard

Meet Mindy at The Littel Red Farm

Sally Fallon's Nirishing Traditions

Dr Bronner's Hair Rinse

Cutlures For Health Cream Cheese Recipe

Sandy's Summer Sausage Recipe

mommypotamus - rendering lard in a crockpot

Other Links

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out

Chickens - It's a learning experience

• You do not need to grow up on a farm
• Some towns let you grow chickens
• How do we get started in town?
• Learn how to butcher the birds
• Let's start with mail order chickens
• How long does it take to get eggs?
• Which breed to start with
• Turkeys are not chickens
• Chickens for 4-H
• Chickens are great for insect control
• Should you buy hens or chicks?
• How many hens should you get?
• Do chickens lay all winter?
• Can you trick a chicken to lay more eggs?
• What about freezing water?
• How to keep the birds warm in the winter
• What should you feed them?
• Do you need a rooster?
• Predator problems
• And more...

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong...

Discover the unique experience of savoring wholesome, grass-fed meats from a trusted local butcher, Thad Erickson of Full Circle Meats on the Road Custom Cutting.

Here's what we cover with Thad Erickson in this episode:

1. The difference between live weight and hanging weight when processing a beef, and the factors that affect yield.

2. The advantages of purchasing a whole or half animal compared to a quarter, such as specialty cuts, quality, and cost savings.

3. How to determine price per pound for hanging weight, including market trends, comparison to grocery stores, and knowing the farmer.

Thad Erickson is a local butcher from Kerkhoven, Minnesota, and the co-founder of Full Circle Meets on the Road Custom Cutting. He has been a meat manager at the grocery store level for many years and decided to take his experience to the next level during the pandemic.

As a farmer, Carol gives her insights from a producer's point of view. Why and how she prices the animal the way she does

Jamie asks some great questions, understanding how lost a customer can be, when purchasing a live, whole or half of a beef or hog directly from a farmer and dealing with a butcher, after the purchase.

On The Road Custom Cutting is also on Facebook (facebook.com/ontheroadcustomcutting)

About Thad Erickson:

Thad was a grocery store level meat mananger, in the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area for a number of years. During the pandemic, because of the meat processing plants shut-down crisis, Thad and a hunting partner helped hog farmers from the Rush City, MN area process and sell their hogs. Because of this positive experience, they took their meat cutting business to the next level. They decided to process meat full time, settling in the Kerkhoven, MN area to do so.

Avid Armor

When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41, a commercial-grade oil pump chamber vacuum sealer.

One series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Here at Avid Armor, we have always kept our customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, we wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Copyright 2022 Carol & Jamie - 2GalsHomesteading.com

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Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. Their financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes.

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

This week, Carol & Jamie discuss all things apples. It's apples picking season in Minnesota and Jamie has trunk loads of apples to process, one way or another.

Carol has fewer apples than Jamie, but went right to it, making apple cider vinegar. She also made cheese this week. After she made the cheese, she freeze dried the cheese in the 2GH Harvest Right Freeze Dryer... and it was very tasty.

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving - The hugely bestselling Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving has been broadly updated to reflect changes over the last 15 years with new recipes and larger sections on low sugar and fermentation. Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. This companion to their products is this bible of home preserving from the experts on the practice which has sold more than a million copies. The book includes 400 innovative recipes for salsas, savory sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Mentioned in this episode:

Cultures For Health

Whether you are just getting started with fermentation or are an expert looking for a new recipe, check out 2galshomesteading.com/CulturesForHealth for tips, tricks, and more.

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. Their financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes.

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We are talking about freeze dryers and water melon.

When you're stranded along the interstate and a semi-truck full of watermelons stops and offers to teach you about watermelons, the driver pretty much has you as a captive audience. Learn everything Carol knows about how to tell if your watermelon is ripe and how to choose a sweet, ripe melon on the grocery store.

Carol and Jamie also talk about their initial experences with their Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. They also take a question from Facebook's Small Farm, Sustainability & Homestead Living Group. Becky asks about how to indentify a ripe watermelon. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallFarm/posts/10162073122983065/)

Timestamps

[00:00:00] "Using Dehydrated Pears in Apple Crisp: Is Water Necessary?"

[00:00:30] "Pear Prepping for Hiking and On-the-Go Snacks"

[00:03:12] Cheese Melting Tips for Fall Dishes

[00:08:29] "Picking Watermelons for Beginners in a Short Growing Season"

[00:09:11] Tips for Knowing When Your Watermelon is Ripe

[00:11:19] Plant Care and Preservation Ideas for Your Garden

[00:14:07] PeteCoSupply.com Sponsors Homestead Podcast

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer.

If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Mentioned in this episode:

MediaTrendsX LLC

Recording, editing, audio production and marketing of The Homestead Podcast is the responsibility of MediaTrendsX. The Homestead Podcast is an audio product of MediaTrendsX, a limited liability company, based in Minnesota USA.

PeteCo Supply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. Their financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes.

Welcome to The Homestead Podcast, with co-hosts Carol and Jamie. They are 2 Gals Homesteading.

If you found yourself here, that means you are ready to take responsibility for what you eat, your family's health and well being while living a simpler life. You can do this and have fun, saving money along the way. Let us help you inleash the homesteader within.

Let's start homesteading. Let's do more with less... let's do it now.

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

• Small Farm, Sustainability & Homestead Living Group - Our Facebook group's motto is 'Do More With Less'. By embracing this simple motto, you will be on the rewarding path to gain what is needed to create confidence, impact, and change in your life and the lives around you. Our more than 182,000 members at the Small Farm, Sustainability & Homestead Living Facebook Group are proving this everyday.

Copyright 2024 Carol & Jamie - 2GalsHomesteading.com

Let's talk about weeds

In this episode of the Homestead Podcast, co-hosts Carol and Jamie discuss their busy schedules and lack of time for research. They mention their ongoing exploration of homemade lotions and potions but decide to hold off on sharing until they have mastered what they are working on.

They also talk about drying herbs, including lemon balm and oregano, but note that they have personal preferences on which herbs they can handle due to their strong scents. Jamie shares her experience with drinking lemon tea, which she found to be refreshing and beneficial for various health concerns. Carol asks about dandelion tea, which Jamie explains can be bitter but is believed to have diuretic properties.

They touch on the cost and reluctance to visit the doctor, highlighting the use of herbal books as alternatives for self-care.

Carol discusses the herbs plantain, lemon balm and the Mullein plant. Carol ordered "the Lost Book of Herbs" so she can quit bothering Jamie to look up stuff for her.

The new cooktop is in the island in Carol's kitchen island

Carol canned Rhubarb concentrate using these lids

Carol also made toad in a hole British style with our new cast iron UPAN

Timestamps

• 00:00:29 Homesteading and herbal remedies discussed.
• 00:05:08 Exploring herbal remedies and uses.
• 00:10:43 Herbs can be used creatively.
• 00:16:57 Old appliances don't last long.
• 00:23:29 Beef heart can be disguised.
• 00:33:08 Cast iron pan worked well.
• 00:38:10 Setting up drip irrigation system.
• 00:41:07 Drip irrigation requires ongoing maintenance.
• 00:44:18 Gardening tips and weather updates.

Links

• ~ForJars.shop
• ~UpanFryPan.com

~Lotions & Potions (cont)

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PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your...

Over iced-coffee (it's hot out), Carol and Jamie discuss what they have been doing in their kitchens, gardens and on the farm.

Attending Curdfest, in Brooton, MN

Carol's Herd Shares announcement

ForJars.shop and a 10% coupon code offer.

Coconut oil for fly control

PeteCoSupply.com is a generous supporter of this podcast. Their sponsorship gift allows us to pay for the hosting of this podcast. PeteCoSupply

PeteCoSupply.com is a small, family-owned business located in the heart of farmland in central Iowa. We take pride in providing you with the best service and products in one place. We bring over 25 years of customer service experience, strong relationships with vendors, and strong product knowledge to one place. PeteCo Supply is where Quality Meets Service, and we're dedicated to making your shopping experience seamless. PeteCo Supply is a financial supporter of this podcast. The financial gift pays for the annual hosting fees neccesary to distribute our episodes. We work closely with our vendors, distributors, and manufacturers, who will often ship the product directly to you. Although we're looking to expand our services, we only ship within the United States at this time.

Check out PeteCoSupply

In this episode, Jamie and Carol discuss the importance of preparing for fall gardening while it's still summertime. They talk about the different plants that can be started from seed and direct-sowed, and advise listeners on the best time to begin planting. They also share some personal experiences and observations on the challenges of gardening in changing weather conditions.

The hosts delve into the intricacies of fall gardening and emphasize the importance of timing. They advise listeners to determine the first frost date in their area and use the days of maturity on seed packets to determine the optimal planting time. The hosts also caution that certain crops, such as beets and carrots, require careful monitoring to avoid becoming woody or overripe. They stress the need to keep seeds moist during the germination process for successful growth. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of careful planning and timing in gardening.

The hosts also discuss how the internet has revolutionized gardening research. They note that while in the past, they had to rely on books from the library, they can now easily find a wealth of information by typing their questions into Google or visiting gardening websites. However, they caution that it can be overwhelming to sift through all the information available. One of the hosts shares a helpful video they found on the Epic Gardener website, which provided guidance on when to plant different crops. The hosts agree that the internet has made gardening information more accessible and easier to find.

In addition, the hosts share insights into their own garden spaces. One of them has free-range chickens that seem to help themselves to everything in the garden except for cacti. They speculate about whether the chickens have tried to eat the cacti but ultimately conclude that the chickens seem to leave them alone. This anecdotal evidence suggests that cacti may be a good plant to include in a garden with chickens, but it is important to note that this may not apply to all chickens or all types of cacti.

• [00:00:33] Preparing for fall gardening.
• [00:04:11] Fall gardening tips.
• [00:06:24] Growing plants in the heat.
• [00:09:38] Fall vegetable planting.
• [00:13:46] When to start planting.
• [00:15:49] Winter plant survival.
• [00:19:23] Combating garden pests.
• [00:22:09] Fall gardening tips.
• [00:26:06] Home gardening struggles.
• [00:28:37] Seed Germination Tips.
• [00:31:19] Free range chickens and gardening.

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Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high...

Co-hosts Carol and Jamie share tips for starting cool season veggies late in the spring, the benefits of crop rotation, and natural pest deterrents. This informative podcast is perfect for those looking to unleash their inner homesteader and take control of their family's health and well-being while living a simpler life.

They cover various gardening tips and techniques to deal with common issues faced by gardeners. The hosts discusses how certain plants can act as host plants to repel pests from vegetables you want to keep. Additionally, Jamie talks about the effectiveness of using chicken wire to protect vegetables from rabbits and deer. The episode also explores edible plants like lamb's quarter and planting considerations, trellising techniques, sweet corn pollination, and watering time and method considerations.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss a cost-effective sprinkler option for watering plants and share their technique for planting tomatoes horizontally to combat wind issues. The hosts also discuss using worm and weed barriers in their gardens. Jamie talks about her new Greenstalk planter.

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• [00:00:00] Introduction and Welcome
• [00:00:35] Weekly catch-up.
• [00:00:55] "Gardening updates"
• [00:05:58] Gardening plans.
• [00:06:53] Gardening update.
• [00:10:56] Late Spring Gardening Tips.
• [00:16:29] "Starting cool season veggies indoors"
• [00:25:09] Crop rotation benefits.
• [00:27:53] Natural Pest Deterrents.
• [00:30:00] "Edible Lamb's Quarter and Animal Pressure"
• [00:35:42] Planting considerations.
• [00:41:13] "Examples of Reusable Containers"
• [00:42:14] Watering Tips.
• [00:43:55] Trellising techniques in gardening.
• [00:49:25] Sweet Corn Pollination
• [00:54:38] Watering Time and Method Considerations.
• [01:00:00] "Cost-effective sprinkler option"
• [01:00:31] Planting Tomatoes Horizontally
• [01:02:20] "Worms and Weed Barrier"

• GreenStalkGardens.com
• Organic Compost
• Slug Bait
• Paper Pot Makers

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

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If you are thinking about investing your hard-earned money in a freeze-dryer, you need to listen to this episode. And at the end, if you still have questions, reach out to Carol or Jamie.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of food preservation through the transformative technique of freeze drying (sublimation). Co-hosts Carol and Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com discuss freeze drying for food preservation. Both hosts have a freeze dryer and share their experience and tips on the equipment and techniques. They also mention Harvest Rights Freeze Dryer sale and how to source vacuum sealer bags. Along with discussing basics such as pre-freezing and tray sizes, the hosts provide helpful tips on keeping the fridge organized and avoiding overfilling trays while also preserving taste.

Discover how freeze dryers have revolutionized the way we preserve food, offering a range of benefits that extend the shelf life while retaining flavor, nutrients, and freshness. From farm to table and beyond, we explore the science behind freeze drying and provide you with a guide to mastering this art.

Whether you're an aspiring home preserver or a culinary enthusiast looking to elevate your dishes, we uncover the secrets of successful freeze drying and share innovative uses of freeze-dried foods. Join us on this journey as we unlock the potential of freeze dryers, ensuring your bounty is preserved with precision and perfection.

Say goodbye to food waste and embrace the future of food preservation with this ultimate freeze drying resource.

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

• [00:00:35] Springtime on the Farm
• [00:01:06] Food Preservation Part 3: Freeze Drying
• [00:02:53] "$500 Sale on Harvest Right Freeze Dryers"
• [00:05:40] Vacuum Sealing Tips and Product Recommendations
• [00:06:34] Freeze Drying Basics: The Essentials You Need to Know
• [00:10:33] Tips for Draining Your Freeze Dryer: How Not to Wreck Your Food
• [00:12:14] "Do You Need to Pre-Freeze Items for Freeze Drying?"
• [00:14:23] Perfecting Freeze Drying: Tips for Ensuring Even Temperature Throughout Your Trays
• [00:19:59] Tips for Freeze Drying: Tray Material, Mats, and Size
• [00:22:17] How to Prep Fruits and Veggies: Grapes, Tomatoes, Blueberries and more
• [00:22:48] Grapes are Really, REALLY Good. You Gotta Try Them
• [00:23:16] Don't Overfill The Trays
• [00:25:00] "I May Never Do Bananas Again"
• [00:30:37] No Power... No Problem. Food Won't Spoil
• [00:31:45] "Freeze Drying High Fat Food"
• [00:37:27] Organ Meat and Protein Preperation and Storage Tips
• [00:42:01] "Comfort Level & Long Term Storage"
• [00:43:05] "Freeze Drying Made Easy"
• [00:48:00] Freeze Drying: A Unique Way to Save Your Food.
• [00:50:00] Upgrade to industrial pump for quieter freeze drying.
• [00:54:44] Managing Electricity Costs for Freeze Dryers in California Summers
• [00:56:32] The Rise of Freeze Drying: A Nutritional and Wise Investment.
• [00:59:22] "Preventing a Mouse From Destroying You Food"
• [00:61:12] Freeze Drying for Convenience Meals.

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• Avid Armor
• StayFresh
• HomesteadingFamily.com

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In this episode of "Food Preservation 101", we'll be exploring the different processes, tips and techniques for optimal results in pickling and fermenting food. This is the second part of a multi-part series that aims to provide a comprehensive guide to food preservation.

In this week's episode, Carol and Jamie from 2GalsHomesteading.com discuss the differences between pickling and fermenting, and provide a simple pickling recipe with vinegar. They also touch on the benefits of pickling and provide tips for perfect pickling. In addition, the co-hosts explore the world of fermented foods, from sauerkraut to kefir, and explain how to perform easy fermentation techniques.

Overall, this informative podcast encourages listeners to unleash their inner homesteader and take control of their food and family's health.

Learn all about the why and how of making sauerkraut and other fermented foods in this informative podcast. Discover the benefits of making your own yogurt. Also, explore the art of making sourdough starter, including the history of San Francisco sourdough. With expert tips on timing fermentation and experimenting with different foods. This podcast is a great resource for anyone interested in gut health and food preservation through fermentation.

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Whether you're a seasoned food preserver or just starting out, this episode is packed with useful information that will help you make the most of your pickling and fermenting endeavors. Tune in for another informative and engaging discussion on food preservation!

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

• [00:00:00] "Unleashing the Homesteader Within with 2GalsHomesteading.com"
• [00:00:44] Pickling vs Fermenting: What's the Difference?
• [00:04:41] "Exploring the Benefits of Pickling"
• [00:05:53] Quick Pickling Recipe with Vinegar
• [00:08:44] Tips for Perfect Pickling
• [00:13:12] "Automatic Waterers and Farm Supplies at PeteCoSupply"
• [00:14:07] "The World of Fermented Foods: From Kimchi to Kefir"
• [00:19:12] Easy Fermentation with Sauerkraut
• [00:25:00] "Teaching the Whys and Hows of Sauerkraut Making"
• [00:25:31] Making Your Own Yogurt with Kelsey
• [00:30:57] Making Sourdough Starter and Buying Dehydrated Starter from DFFarmstead.com
• [00:32:22] "Fermenting Timing Tips"
• [00:36:09] "Perfecting Your Sourdough with Longer Winter Dough Rises"
• [00:39:33] "Fermenting for Gut Health"
• [00:40:39] "Fermented Foods and Fun Experiments"
• [00:45:59] The Crunch Factor: Canned vs Fermented Foods in Minnesota
• [00:46:57] Making Root Beer: Sugar and Flavoring?
• [00:48:03] Fermenting Any Vegetable with Holly Howe from MakeSauerkraut.com
• [00:48:46] "Food Preservation through Fermenting and Pickling"

• DFFarmstead.com
• MakeSauerkraut.com
• MidwestSupplies.com
• Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day

In this episode of "Food Preservation 101", we'll be exploring the different processes, tips and techniques for optimal results in canning, dehydrating, and freezing food. This is the first part of a multi-part series that aims to provide a comprehensive guide to food preservation.

We'll start by discussing canning, which is a popular method of food preservation that involves sealing food in jars or cans and then heating them to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. We'll explore the different types of canning methods, including water bath canning, pressure canning, and dry canning... and provide tips on how to ensure that your canned foods are safe and of high quality.

Water bath canning is suitable for high-acid foods like fruits, jams, and pickles, while low-acid foods like vegetables, meats, and seafood require pressure canning. Proper canning techniques are essential for food safety and shelf life

Next, we'll dive into dehydrating, a process that involves removing the moisture from food to prevent spoilage. We'll discuss the various types of dehydrating techniques and offer advice on how to properly prepare your food for dehydration, as well as how to store your dehydrated foods for long-term use.

Dehydrators come in various types, including electric and solar-powered models, and can be used to dehydrate fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs. Proper preparation, such as slicing food to a consistent size and spacing it evenly on the dehydrator trays, is essential for even drying and quality results.

Finally, we'll touch on freezing, a popular method of food preservation that is simple and convenient. We'll discuss the best practices for freezing various types of food, including fruits, vegetables, and meats, and offer tips on how to avoid freezer burn and maintain the quality of your frozen foods.

Freezing helps to slow down the growth of bacteria and enzymes that cause food to spoil, and it is suitable for a wide range of foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and prepared meals. Proper packaging and storage are essential for maintaining quality and preventing freezer burn.

Whether you're a seasoned food preserver or just starting out, this episode is packed with useful information that will help you make the most of your canning, dehydrating, and freezing endeavors. Tune in for an informative and engaging discussion on food preservation techniques!

Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.

We use a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. If you Like Canning or Dehydrating, You're Going To Love Freeze Drying.

Perfectly preserve all your favorite foods with very little effort. Easily create a home food supply that is tastier, healthier, and more diverse than any other food preservation methods.

Avid Armor When we mention Avid Armor, we're talking about a high qulaity Guide Series chamber vacuum sealer.

The newest series of Avid Armor is the GS 41 - one series, two sealers, endless pursuits.

Avid Armor always keeps their customers' passions in mind and when deciding to launch new products, they wanted to create a series of sealers that encompass just that.

Whatever your passion . . . Avid Armor will Guide you there.

Until next time... Put some Kefir on it!

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