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For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  ⁨@SheSaidHomestead⁩  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead

Other episodes you might find helpful: Let's Talk SoilSage's YouTube:  ⁨@terranovaacres⁩  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube:  ⁨@calicocowacres⁩  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

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

What is it like to homestead for an entire year? Growing your own food keeps you outside most of the year with a to-do list that seems to just keep growing. Each season and each year are unique, but one thing stays the same: spring is chaos!

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

Thinking about getting into chickens this year? Here's some things you may need to know!If you wanted a deeper dive on laying hens, listen to this episode next: https://youtu.be/lHJ0s8ATx4c?si=8nrYrPkiVVKy0WzmIf you want a cost breakdown on chickens, check out our free pdf downloads here:https://www.calicocowacres.com/shesaidhomesteadFor other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

We needed a break! But now we're back and can't wait to catch up with all of our lovely listeners.

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

We enjoyed having Laura from Hippiebilly Homestead join us this week and share her story with us!

You can follow along with her journey via the links below:Instagram: instagram.com/hippiebillyhomesteadSubstack: https://hippiebillyhomestead.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=e8e672aaFor other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

The world can feel lonely sometimes, especially when you're trying to do all the things, all the time, all by yourself. We wanted to discuss community this week - something that often gets glossed over in the realm of homesteading where "DIY" and "self sufficiency" are king. We're talking about ways we've built community in our journeys, ways we've failed at building it, plus our thoughts and ideas for what the future of homesteading community could look like on both small and larger scales. So here's your sign to send this episode to a friend & convince them to homestead with ya!

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

We were so excited to sit down and chat with Brooke from the Sow True Seed team all about what it's like running & growing a seed company, and now we're so excited to share this chat with you! Sow True Seed is a company local to us that provides so much to our local communities, and offers amazing seeds to all of you, far and wide - go check them out at the links below!Seeds & Resources on Their Website: https://sowtrueseed.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowtrueseed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SowTrueSeedEmail to Send in Plant Photos: info@sowtrue.com2025 Seed Packet & Catalog Art Submissions: https://sowtrueseed.com/pages/art-call& don't forget to sign up for their newsletter! For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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 chatting about garden planning for 2025 - what our goals are, new infrastructure to grow MORE food, and lessons learned from previous years. And of course, we want to know what YOU are planning for your garden, so let us know down in the comments!Seed Starting Episode: https://youtu.be/aWF8T5c03bM For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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 chatting about work life and homestead "balance" with a little discussion on neurodivergence mixed in. Let us know your thoughts on work life balance in a comment & thanks for listening!For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe 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

We enjoyed having China from Little V Farm join us this week and share her story with us! You can follow along with her journey via the links below: YouTube: @littlevfarm  Instagram: instagram.com/littlevfarm 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

Oh lovely friends, we know this is a bit different than our usual episodes, but we felt like this week would be a perfect week for some comedic relief, a little *drama*, and blowing off some steam. Welcome to our therapy session, grab your beverage of choice - preferably TEA ;) - and LET'S GET INTO IT! 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 discussing winter as the season of rest on the homestead. Spring has us planting gardens, summer has us tending to animals, fall is for preserving. So what happens in winter? Let's talk about it! 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

What life lessons has homesteading taught you? Tell us in a comment 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

We enjoyed having Jackie from Native Soul Farmstead join us this week and share her story with us! You can follow along with her journey or support her small business via the links below: Instagram

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HotPlate For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: SSH Insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: Terra Nova Acres Insta Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠Calico Cow Acres 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

We have a bit of a different, special, episode this week! We're reminiscing on 2024 and everything it brought us - this podcast, our lovely listeners, many accomplishments, good food, cute farm animals, and a hurricane. If you've listened to any of our episodes this year, here's a big THANK YOU from your pals here at She Said Homestead!

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

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

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 going over homegrown and handmade gift ideas for this holiday season. Whether you have lots of garden goodies to share or are just looking to add a personal touch to your gifts, we've got you covered! 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

We enjoyed having Lindsay of Hillside Cottagestead & Earthen Threads Co. join us this week and share her story with us! You can follow along with her journey or support her small business via the links below: https://www.instagram.com/hillsidecottagestead/ https://www.instagram.com/earthenthreadsco/ https://earthenthreadsco.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7igzHm370A3xjixQ5tm5A https://hillsidecottagestead.com/password 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 about how we make meals from what we have stashed in the pantry instead of the grocery store. When it comes to homegrown food, growing and preserving it is only half of the equation - you still have to know how to cook with it! So we're discussing what we usually keep on hand and our go-to meals. 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 going a bit more in depth on a topic that piqued our interests a bit after experiencing a hurricane and its aftermath. We're discussing resilience and how we're thinking about that as we build our homesteads, think about the future, and balance the challenges and busyness of everyday life. 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 discussing how society eats now and how we got here. So many of us have busy schedules between work, family and social obligations, and keeping up with life. And it just doesn't leave much room to craft homemade meals from scratch much less time to grow homemade food. So let's talk about it! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠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've welcomed back a previous guest, Chrissie, to teach us everything we need to know to start keeping bees. We enjoyed learning about beginner beekeeping, and we hope you do, too! What questions would you ask Chrissie? Drop them in a comment below! Resources Chrissie mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8705048-honeybee-democracy 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 chatting about the fall updates to our gardens - what has faded, what's coming in now, and what we still need to do to prep for cooler weather. Just because the nights are getting frosty doesn't mean your season has to be over! There are so many things you can grow to keep the fresh harvests coming in.

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

Today, we're recapping the events of Hurricane Helene and its effects on Western North Carolina and, more personally, its effects on us. This is not an episode we ever expected or wanted to make, but we're grateful that we were able to get together and discuss it, nonetheless. Here are some ways you can support our region if you're so inclined.

Vetted and confirmed organizations who actually helping right now:

Long-term support for farmers: https://asapconnections.org/donate/

Immediate support for everyday people (reaches people BEYOND just Asheville): https://www.belovedasheville.com/donate/

Donation needs right now: Contaminated mud clean-up: respirators, N95 masks, nitrile gloves, waterproof boots, and full body suitsCold weather preparedness: sleeping bags, coats, shoes, and other clothing in GOOD condition (worn or torn clothing donations are not helpful and slow down the process of getting people what they need)

General needs: generators, propane, and camping stoves

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 delving into regenerative agriculture, homesteading, and home gardening - what is it, what does it look like, and why is it a big deal? Regenerative agriculture is an increasingly popular response to the negative side effects of our current conventional agricultural system. Topsoil is one of our most valuable resources, and we're losing it faster than we can rebuild it with conventional systems. That's where regenerative practices come in: lower impact methods of planting and harvesting, focusing on rebuilding topsoil, and adding biodiversity back to our systems. From large scale farming to small home gardens, there are so many ways to implement regenerative practices and build healthy, resilient spaces. Other resources you may find helpful: No Till & No Dig Gardening Episode Soil 101 Episode Companion Planting Episode

Free PDFs For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube And connect with us on Instagram Sage's YouTube: terranovaacres and Instagram: terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠ calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠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 week's episode we're thinking back on our homesteading journeys so far and discussing the multitude of things we've learned - and we're highlighting 15 of them for you! What are some things you've learned? Let us know in a comment 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

This week, we're talking all about soil - what is is, how to classify it, and how to improve it. There's no one right way to talk about soil or care for it, but these basics should help you get started out on the right foot whether you're looking to troubleshoot issues or just looking to understand this precious resource a bit better. NRCS Soil Survey Free PDF 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

This week, we're going back in time and recounting how our eating habits have changed over time - and talking about how homesteading has changed how we eat in a multitude of ways, even early on in our homesteading journeys. We also go over our future goals for our pantry, cooking, and eating habits.

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 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

This week, we're discussing the reasons we choose to homestead. It's no secret that being more hands on with your food and goods can be challenging at the best of times. So why on earth would we choose to do all things ourselves? Well, that's what we're here to talk about. These are the reasons that push us through the busy growing season, keep us looking forward in winter, and make us excited to take on another chaotic year.

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

On this week's episode, we're giving you the ins & outs of how we cook with the food that we pull out of our gardens - from the little patio gardens we started with to the big gardens we tend to on our homesteads now. We hope this episode provides you with some ideas - and maybe some inspiration - to go pick some fresh veg & get to cookin'!

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 discussing this season's garden wins and failures. We're halfway through the growing season and have contended with flooding, hail, drought, pests, and (of course) weeds. Growing a garden is never perfect or pristine (at least ours aren't!), so tune in to find out what we've harvested so far, where the garden is now, and what our plans are for the rest of the growing season. 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 Red, a plant based homesteader in Upstate SC. Red was originally on our first 2 episodes of the podcast, so if you remember her, give her a shoutout! Along with her husband, she's building her homestead, raising a mixed flock of birds, working as an artist & tattooer, and loves to share her homestead & artwork on Instagram and Youtube. We hope you enjoy this chat with Red. We sure did! To keep up with Red, follow: @reddumonde and  @seitanfarmstead  on Instagram! You can also find her artwork & inquire about tattoos at reddumonde.com 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 discussing everyone's favorite garden plant - tomatoes! Despite their popularity, they can be a difficult plant to grow. Commonly plagued by insects, fungus, weather extremes, and even just a little too much sun, troubled tomatoes can get a gardener down. So we're reviewing common issues, how to prevent them, and how to treat them for the happiest tomatoes you've ever grown! 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

This week we're going over all the ways we preserve our summer harvests, from canning to freezing to dehydrating and more, and we're sharing Sage's much-requested Basil Oil Recipe: https://www.calicocowacres.com/shesaidhomestead 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 summer including actual recipes for you to try! So much is available in summer, but sometimes that means you have TOO many options. Especially if you have a garden to keep up with, finding the time to cook can also be a challenge. So if you have analysis paralysis or just don't want to take the time to craft recipes, take a listen and see what sounds good! Free Recipes For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: YouTube And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube: YouTube and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠YouTube 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 the simple life look like to you? What about slow living? This week we're having a discussion about these two terms & the different ways we view them, embrace them, and apply them in our own lives. Join us in the conversation below in a comment & thank you for listening! 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