She Said Homestead – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we interview Vannah - the young farmer behind Encompass Farm. She uses organic and regenerative practices to grow vegetables and flowers for her loyal customers. Encompass Farms started small as various donated plots in Black Mountain, North Carolina and has grown to a several acre property. You can find her locally at the East Asheville Farmers Market or you can find all her offerings on her website. To find Vannah: Instagram Website (veggie boxes, seasonings, bouquet subscriptions, and more) Garden Mentorship For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're talking all about dairy. Adding a dairy animal to your homestead adds a new level of food production, but sometimes a milk cow can just be tricky to keep up with. So we're reviewing the three most popular animals to keep for dairy and the qualities of each so you can decide what works best in your situation! Got milk? (...sorry, we had to) For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we're talking about chickens! From lessons we've learned the hard way to chicken myths, we discuss everything you need to know to keep laying hens for a homegrown egg supply. Whether you're just considering getting chickens, dreaming of your own homestead, or an experienced chicken steward, we hope you find this episode entertaining! For other ways to follow along check out... She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠⁠ @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we interview Kathleen, a suburban homesteader. She's growing tons of food in her backyard raised beds for her husband & herself, just got her first flock of chickens for eggs, and loves to share her little homestead on instagram to inspire others. We're talking about her multitude of hobbies, her fun chicken names, what homesteading & growing food means to her, and her future plans.

To keep up with Kathleen, follow: @Kathleen_Crozier on Instagram! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠ @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

When it comes to balancing all the homesteading obligations, and even just normal life obligations, it's easy to face burnout. Especially in the spring when new animals are arriving, the garden needs to be prepped and planted, and all the regular housework still needs to be done! Listen in as we discuss our experiences of being stretched thin, how we deal with it, and some ways that we try to get ahead of it.

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: insta

Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres

and Instagram: ⁠insta

Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres

and Instagram: ⁠insta

We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

Ever wonder what the daily routine of a homesteader looks like? Well that's exactly what we're talking about this week! Caring for animals and gardens on top of balancing work and life obligations keeps us busy, but we've found ways to make it work. It mostly involves lots of lists and making the most of every free minute of sunlight we can find.

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead 

And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead

Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres 

and Instagram: ⁠Terra Nova Acres

Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres 

and Instagram: Calico Cow Acres

We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

This week we're delving into advice for beginner gardeners: where to start, how to expand, and setting realistic expectations. If you're just getting started with gardening and aren't sure how to get your feet wet or even if you're a more experienced gardener and looking to change things up, give it a listen. We review how we started, what has worked for us, what has NOT worked for us, and more with the disclaimer that we always encourage you to break the rules! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're piggybacking off Episode 17 (Pest Management) and diving deeper into Companion Planting. We're going over the reasons WHY you should companion plant, explaining how we do it in our own gardens, and having a conversation about the limitations ~ and interesting claims ~ that surround companion planting.

Free Companion Planting & Pest Management PDF:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7VcVqFI4A7Zg4rSkBviHnoJlmWqLgb1/view?usp=sharing

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠ @SheSaidHomestead

And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead

Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres

Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres

We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode we delve into what it looks like to eat seasonally in spring... including actual recipes for you to try! Living seasonally means not only spending more time outdoors when the weather warms up but also taking advantage of what is ready to eat in AND out of the garden. So take a listen and see what sounds good!

Free Recipe PDF

For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠Calico Cow Acres and Instagram: ⁠insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

What does it really take to be a homesteader? Listen in on this episode of the She Said Homestead Podcast to hear our takes on just that. A lotta laundry, a lotta dishes, a lotta trial and error, and a whole lotta desire & appreciation are just some of the things we think it takes to be a homesteader. What do YOU think it takes? Tell us below! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠ @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla