The Northern Grower – Details, episodes & analysis

There seems to be so much division and fear out there and one day after a day spent in too much sun, I processed my thoughts about why I choose to homestead and garden. I choose to find joy in homesteading and purpose in a positive mindset. In this episode I share my rambling thoughts about why we need the good and the joyful in our homesteading lives. 

*No intro with this ep as I'm playing around with finding a new one-again!

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If you are trying to save money when it comes to gardening or starting your garden with a limited budget I share some money saving ideas and tips in this episode. These are some of the little ways we have managed to save money when it comes to growing our garden over the years.  So if you are interested in how to start a garden on a budget then you can find some ideas and inspiration here! I also share that many of the money saving tips involve community work and the importance of communities coming together can make positive change! 

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**APOLOGIES for the squeaky chair in the background, I'm working on a new podcasting space this month and that should hopefully mean no squeaky chair and better sound room!

 Intro Music: Wanderlust by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
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In this episode I discuss the story and history of the Goji Berry and tips for gardening if you want to try growing this yourself! 

Next episode will be Sunflowers.
 

Links for purchasing goji berry seeds: 
goji berry – thegreenwitchseedco 
Edmonton Heritage Goji Berry - Forest City Plants 
Shanghai Express Goji Seeds – West Coast Seeds 

Erin's Links-
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For wannabe or modern homesteader, homesteading can seem out of reach or intimidating. It looks like one will have to invest lots of money to build their dream homestead. However in this episode Erin discusses how adopting a homesteading mindset and habits can actually help save money within the household even if you are not "on the farm" yet, there are ways to save money while homesteading. 

Next episode: Erin will discuss the history and wonder of the Goji Berry and why it is a fantastic addition to the garden. 

For links please visit: https://linktr.ee/thenortherngrowerpodcast to listen to past episodes online, visit my Instagram and the seed store!

Thank you for bearing with me whilst I continue to figure out my intro situation! 

In this episode I tell you all about the wonderful Haskap berry, some history, some useful stuff to know for growing and why any gardener within zones 2-4 should have some Haskaps in their life!

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Instagram: the_northern_grower
Visit The Green Witch Seed Company – thegreenwitchseedco

In this episode I discuss my experiences, thoughts and tips for  gardening with a young family. We really started increasing garden production at the same time as when our newborn arrived and it was...chaotic to say the least. We survived and you will too, so if you are gardening or wanting to start gardening but have young children and are worried about having to do it all, I share my tips right here on the podcast. (Hey, if the episode this time around is not your cup of tea, the next episode will be all about growing haskaps so please stay tuned)!

All my links, info and small shop can be found here: The Northern Grower | Linktree 

**Note due to technical issues we have no intro here, I launch straight into the podcast. 

In this episode, Erin discusses her favourite essential books for anyone wanting to begin their gardening or homesteading journey. She shares books that are not only "how to" guides but also some of her favourite reads that remind her why she began this journey of self sufficiency in the first place. 

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In the next few episodes  in The Northern Grower I'll be analyzing the world of modern homesteading! What does it mean to homestead in modern society? What does the act of homesteading look like in today's world? In this episode and the next few I will also be looking at recommended reads for homesteaders, why is growing your own food so important, what are some ways you can take steps to become more self sufficient? 

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If you are a gardener then you've probably heard about zones and if you are new, then you probably know that zones are sort of important. However how many of us know what the zones actually measure? In this episode I take a brief dive into Gardening Zones and what they mean. 

Links:
A Map of USDA hardiness zones: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
Canadian Hardiness Zones and a map of Canada with the USDA Zones:http://planthardiness.gc.ca/?m=1

Formula for calculating Canadian Hardiness Zones: http://planthardiness.gc.ca/?m=1

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In this episode, Erin discusses her favourite annual varieties that she grows in her zone 3 garden. These varieties are well suited to cooler climates and can give you some ideas and inspiration to try in your own backyard or homestead!

Listeners can use code: northerngrower  at https://greenwitchseed.ca/ for 15% off your order of seeds. 
Contact Erin at thenortherngrowerpodcast@gmail.com