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Using a Measuring Stick for Garden Planting | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORT
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about how we use a measuring stick in the garden! It’s a great time-saving hack. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips/ |
May 31, 2023 |
Pantry Chat Podcast w/ Josh & Noah Sanders
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May 27, 2023 |
Supplies Needed for a Milk Cow | Pantry Chat Podcast SHORT
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about the supplies needed for a dairy cow. For more information on what to do with raw milk, check out this blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/ |
May 24, 2023 |
Instant vs. Active Dry Yeast | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is about the difference between active dry yeast and instant dry yeast. Check out our Pantry Chat podcast for more of these podcast shorts! |
May 20, 2023 |
Storing Compost | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about storing compost for long-term so it doesn’t leech nutrients. If you don’t have a large shed or barn to store your compost, these are our tips. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way/ |
May 17, 2023 |
Pantry Chat Podcast w/ Josh & Carolyn
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It's been a while since we've been here for our Pantry Chat, especially the Q&A sessions. Carolyn is two months postpartum and little Nathaniel is a champ of a baby. |
May 13, 2023 |
Bone Healing Comfrey Compress | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about using a comfrey compress for healing broken bones. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/bone-healing-comfrey-compress/ |
May 10, 2023 |
Getting Rid of Chemicals in Soil | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about restoring the soil and getting rid of chemicals from fields that have previously been sprayed. How long will it take, can you use the ground in the meantime, and our recommendations for the next steps in improving and restoring the soil. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-test-soil-ph/ |
May 06, 2023 |
Home Dairy Products vs. Store-Bought | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about the differences in raw milk products, what they’re called and the difference in terminology between homemade dairy products and store-bought. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/ |
May 03, 2023 |
Knife Sharpening with Patrick Roerhman | Pantry Chat
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Join me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp. |
Apr 29, 2023 |
Keeping Cats OUT of the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is all about how to keep cats and other pests out of the garden. Though we haven’t perfected this, here are some of our tips. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/ |
Apr 26, 2023 |
Pros and Cons of Adding Blood to Compost or the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is talking all about the pros and cons of adding blood to your compost piles. For many people who butcher their own meat, this is often something we need to dispose of. But what if this blood could be put to better use than simply dumped out? Learn our tips on composting blood in this podcast short. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-compost-meat/ |
Apr 22, 2023 |
4 Types of Spring Gardening | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is talking all about four different methods for starting an early spring garden. Including which crops work best when planted in the early spring, when you can plant (depending on your weather), and more. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/ |
Apr 19, 2023 |
Pantry Chat Podcast w/ Lisa Rose
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Learn about foraging for wild edibles with expert Lisa Rose, author of Urban Foraging. |
Apr 15, 2023 |
Warming Up Your Soil | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is talking all about warming up your garden soil so you can get crops in the ground sooner! For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/ |
Apr 12, 2023 |
Soil Temperature (Friable definition) | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short talks about WHEN you can begin planting out in the garden! We discuss what friable soil means and what happens if you start gardening too soon. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/ |
Apr 08, 2023 |
Early Spring Gardening | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short talks all about early spring gardening! This isn’t a technical time on the calendar but more regarding your last frost date. It’s when your ground begins to be workable, and you’re no longer dealing with hard freezes but rather light frosts. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/ |
Apr 05, 2023 |
Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Permaculture Homestead
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If you're looking to implement permaculture design on your homestead or even on a suburban lot, you're in the right place. Join me as I discuss permaculture design, along with the most common mistakes to avoid, with Nicholas Burtner from @schoolofpermaculture . |
Apr 01, 2023 |
Using Permaculture Methods for your Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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Learn to use permaculture methods in your garden! If your garden is too far from your house, it can be easy to neglect it, causing crop loss. |
Mar 25, 2023 |
Gardening in Winter (Cold-Weather Growing Methods) with Rick Stone
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Do you think gardening in winter just isn't possible in your area because it's too cold with too much snow? Watch this video with Rick Stone from ourstoneyacres who lives above 4,000 feet in Utah to learn how he grows and harvests fresh produce from his garden (on just a quarter-acre lot in the suburbs) all year long. |
Mar 18, 2023 |
Best Watering Systems for the Garden | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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What's the best watering system for the vegetable garden? It depends! And our answer may surprise you. |
Mar 11, 2023 |
Preparing for a Baby on the Homestead | Pantry Chat
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Just like we prepare for many other things around the homestead, preparing for a new baby is no different. It takes forethought and planning to help with the smooth transition when adding a new family member. |
Mar 04, 2023 |
Building Soil Health for the Healthiest Plants | Pantry Chat Podcast Short
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You have to make a plan to build up and maintain your soil. It's a bit like a bank account where the plants deduct from the soil health and we have to continually deposit health back into the soil. |
Feb 25, 2023 |
Lessons From the Great Depression | With Mary's Nest | Pantry Chat
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Today's Pantry Chat we're chatting with Mary from @MarysNest about learning lessons from those who went through the Great Depression, how these lessons are still applicable today, and tips for implementing more traditional skills into our every day life. |
Feb 18, 2023 |
Planning Your Garden & What to Know BEFORE You Plant | Pantry Chat Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is talking all about planning out your garden and knowing where to plant specific crops before it's time to plant. There's a big difference, in our house, between the main crop garden and the kitchen garden. We encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to growing food and making it easily accessible for your everyday needs. |
Feb 11, 2023 |
Seed Details You Need to Know BEFORE you Plant! | Pantry Chat
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We're all ready for the gardening season to come, but there are a few things we need to prepare for first! Such as ordering your seeds! If you haven't already ordered your seeds, we highly encourage you to do so soon. But how do you read those seed packets when it comes time to start your seeds indoors or plant them in the garden? |
Feb 04, 2023 |
Planning Your Garden: Planting Dates and Harvest Schedule | Pantry Chat Short
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We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. Today’s podcast short is answering the question of when you should plant your garden. Well, it depends! You first need to know and understand your first and last frost dates, then take into consideration your harvest dates. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/planning-your-garden-planting-dates-and-harvest-schedule |
Jan 28, 2023 |
How to Meal Plan & Eating on a Budget (With Tiffany from Don't Waste the Crumbs) | Pantry Chat
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Meal planning is a great way to make better choices with your grocery budget, but it's not necessarily something we all look forward to or make time to do. So how can we eat healthy while on a budget? Join me and Tiffany from Don't Waste the Crumbs as we share our tips. |
Jan 21, 2023 |
The Importance of Setting Homestead Goals - Pantry Chat Q & A| Panty Chat
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Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re discussing the importance of homestead planning in the new year, along with our weekly chit-chat and answering your questions! |
Jan 07, 2023 |
Josh and Carolyn Goodbye for this year! | Pantry Chat
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It's that time of year again when we're sitting down and evaluating the year. What went right, what went wrong, and how are we adjusting and moving forward in 2023? |
Dec 21, 2022 |
No More Stinky Chicken Coops! Use the DEEP LITTER METHOD instead! | Pantry Chat
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What is the deep litter method when it comes to raising backyard chickens? It's a way to keep healthy, happy chickens in a stink-free coop (no ammonia smell) by piling up shavings into a deep bed on the floor. If you use this method, the deep bedding also creates garden-ready compost simultaneously. |
Dec 14, 2022 |
Want to Learn how to be Self Sufficient next year? Get Started Here! | Pantry Chat
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A lot of people are looking to start homesteading in some way right now, whether that's starting a garden, raising animals for meat or maybe backyard egg-laying chickens, or even just starting to cook more from scratch. If that's you, then watch today's Pantry Chat with Jessica Sowards from @RootsandRefugeFarm all about getting started with homesteading. |
Dec 07, 2022 |
STOP THIS INSANITY! Keep the Holidays Sane (And FUN!) | Pantry Chat
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This time of year can conjure up stressful feelings for many, so how can we all enjoy stress-free holidays? Here are some of our tried and true tips to help... |
Nov 30, 2022 |
Butchering Your Own Meat...Could You Do it? (Next Level Homesteading!) | Pantry Chat
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Have you ever wondered if you could butcher meat? You might be surprised! In this episode of the Pantry Chat, we're discussing the best methods for getting started and some of our tips from our years of experience. |
Nov 23, 2022 |
Homesteading Pregnant...An Honest Discussion with Lacie Dickson | Pantry Chat
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Homesteading while pregnant isn’t always easy. Though I’ve had several children, this latest pregnancy has been the hardest by far, and I’ve had to learn some new ways of coping with the day-to-day while also looking after my own health. |
Nov 16, 2022 |
Getting Started with Bees on the Homestead
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Welcome to this week's episode of the Pantry Chat! This week we're talking all things beekeeping and what you should consider before getting started with bees. |
Nov 09, 2022 |
Lard, Composting, & Stocking the Barn for a YEAR | Pantry Chat Q&A
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Well, we're not in the pantry this week, but we're still here to answer your questions! We've taken to the comments section on our past YouTube videos to answer your questions! |
Nov 02, 2022 |
A Better Garden Next Year? Putting the Garden to Bed Right Makes All the Difference! |Pantry Chat
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Putting your garden to bed for the winter is very valuable. It can save you time, energy, and equipment come spring. If you prepare your garden properly in the fall, you can jump right into planting season come spring. |
Oct 26, 2022 |
Prepping the Homestead for WINTER | Pantry Chat
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With winter coming, it's time to get the homestead ready! In today's episode of the Pantry Chat, we're talking about the main areas of the homestead that need some attention. |
Oct 19, 2022 |
Getting That Pantry Full, What you need to know when you stock up!
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When the world seems unstable, it’s time to take stock of your food supply. That way, no matter what’s going on, you know you can always feed your family a good quality meal. Here are the seven pantry staples I always have on hand. |
Oct 12, 2022 |
Best Tips for BUSY Preservation Days & the Harvest
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Join us for today's episode of the Pantry Chat! We're both back in the Harvest Kitchen and today we're talking about our tips for a busy harvest season and big preservation days! |
Oct 05, 2022 |
How to Finance Your Homestead | The Pantry Chat
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Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up with everything happening with us here on the homestead and answering some of your questions. |
Oct 01, 2022 |
Chit Chat and Q&A | Pantry Chat
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Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up with everything happening with us here on the homestead and answering some of your questions. |
Sep 28, 2022 |
How to Take A Vacation from the Homestead! Pantry Chat
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This week on The Pantry Chat: Food for Thought, we will be talking about vacations and how to plan them in to the homesteading life. It can be a challenge and we will share some of our experiences and key tips to help you make sure you are getting some much needed, and deserved, RnR! |
Sep 21, 2022 |
Traditional Skills Summit - What Is It, Who Will Be Teaching & What Will YOU Learn?
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Come learn about the Traditional Skills Summit and the instructors that are included in the free online summit, as well as the School of Traditional Skills. |
Sep 07, 2022 |
Frost-Free Watering Systems & Keeping Mice Out of the Root Cellar | PANTRY CHAT Q&A
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We're so excited to have Carolyn back with us for this week's episode of the Pantry Chat. Today we're answering YOUR questions! |
Aug 31, 2022 |
Using Medicinal Herbs on Farm Animals | Pantry Chat
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Traditional Skills Summit - 12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF |
Aug 24, 2022 |
How to use herbs SAFELY at home with Doc Jones (Homegrown Herbalist) | Pantry Chat
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12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF |
Aug 17, 2022 |
What happened to Carolyn?! 2 BIG announcements!
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We've got TWO big announcements in this week's episode of the Pantry Chat, including why Carolyn isn't joining me today! |
Aug 10, 2022 |
Preparing for Inflation & Food Shortages | Pantry Chat
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There are a lot of rumblings about food shortages and supply chain issues that will continue over the next year and beyond. If you've been to the grocery store lately, you're already seeing inflation as prices have increased. |
Jul 20, 2022 |
Interview with Bernadette Banner | Pantry Chat
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Learn about the basics of sewing from Bernadette Banner and why this historic skill set is one everyone should have a basic knowledge of. |
Jul 13, 2022 |
Composting Made Simple, Business Masterclass & Canning Questions Answered | Pantry Chat Q & A
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Join us for today's Pantry Chat on this sunny summer day in North Idaho as we answer YOUR questions! |
Jul 06, 2022 |
Save Money and TIME with Freezer cooking (Pantry Chat with Becky from Acre Homestead!)
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I'm so excited to have Becky from @Acre Homestead on the Pantry Chat today as we talk about making freezer meals! |
Jun 23, 2022 |
Homesteading with Children & Making it ALL WORK! | Pantry Chat With Lisa Bass
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Homesteading with children sounds extremely difficult, especially for large families or those with younger children. The truth is, by teaching our children traditional skills at a young age they'll become contributing members of, and huge assets to the family as they get older. |
Jun 15, 2022 |
How to Raise a Year's Worth of Meat | Pantry Chat
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We're sharing our tips for practically and sustainably raising a year's worth of food for your family! |
Jun 08, 2022 |
He Ran out of Water for His Garden... Until He Did this ONE THING! (PANTRY CHAT Back To Eden Garden)
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Learn the basics and how to get started with the Back to Eden gardening method from this interview with Josh and Paul Gautschi. |
Jun 01, 2022 |
Cured Pork the Old Fashioned Way | STOP making it so complicated! | PANTRY CHAT
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Learn everything you need to know about curing bacon at home. We're teaching you just how simple it is to cure meat, the supplies you need, and answering the most frequently asked questions about cured bacon. |
May 25, 2022 |
Instant Garden Tips, Keeping Produce Fresh, and Rocks in the Soil Q&A | Pantry Chat
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Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat, this week we're answering YOUR questions! |
May 18, 2022 |
How to prioritize your homestead projects
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Whether you have 40 acres or a 1/4 acre suburban lot, there are always projects on the to-do list and it isn't always easy to get them all done in a timely manner. So how do we prioritize homestead projects to get them all done? |
May 11, 2022 |
Are Quality Garden Tools worth the cost? With Will from Homestead Iron | Pantry Chat
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In today's Pantry Chat we're talking with Will from Homestead Iron all about their quality garden tools. What makes garden tools high quality, and are they worth the extra cost? |
May 04, 2022 |
Pantry Chat with Justin Rhodes | The Pantry Chat
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In this episode of the Pantry Chat, we're chatting with Justin Rhodes. We discuss tips for building resiliency no matter where you are in your homesteading journey, and Justin shares all the various projects he has going on in his life. |
Apr 27, 2022 |
Raising Goats 101: For Dairy with Anne of All Trades | The Pantry Chat
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If you’re looking to get into dairy animals, raising goats is a great way to get started. But to ensure you’re set up properly to give them the care they need, you need to know a few things first. We’re talking about everything you need to know to keep dairy goats. |
Apr 20, 2022 |
Fermentation for preservation | The Pantry Chat
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We usually think about fermentation in the short term, a few weeks, maybe even a few months, but today Carolyn shares tips on adding Fermentation to your long-term food supply plan (up to 2 years of storage). |
Apr 13, 2022 |
Visit with Stacey from Off Grid with Doug and Stacey | The Pantry Chat
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Have you ever wondered about the health benefits that come with going "off-grid"? I had the privilege of chatting with Stacy of "Off-Grid with Doug & Stacy" to learn all about the secondary benefits she and her husband experienced when taking their home and lifestyle off-grid. |
Apr 06, 2022 |
How to grow a YEAR OF FOOD with Melissa K Norris | The Pantry Chat
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Join us for this Pantry Chat with Melissa K Norris from Pioneering Today as she shares with us how to successfully grow a year's worth of food without getting overwhelmed. |
Mar 30, 2022 |
Does homesteading REALLY save you money? | The Pantry Chat
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We're answering the question "does homesteading really save you money?" in today's Pantry Chat. |
Mar 16, 2022 |
Best Preservation Tools on a Budget | The Pantry Chat
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What preservation tools do we recommend for a beginner on a budget? What's worth it, and what's not? Watch today's episode of the Pantry Chat to hear our best recommendations on how to get started with preservation and resiliency in the kitchen. |
Mar 09, 2022 |
Go OFF-GRID with your HEALTH (Off Grid Doc - Dr. Issa) | The Pantry Chat
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In this episode of the Pantry Chat, we're talking with Dr. Ramon Issa of Off-Grid Doc to learn more about the "off-grid" medical practice, otherwise referred to as Direct Primary Care. |
Mar 02, 2022 |
Grow great ONIONS FROM SEED| Pantry Chat with Melissa K Norris
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This week's Pantry Chat we have a guest, and one of my best friends, Melissa K Norris! We're chatting about late winter in the garden and discussing growing onions from seed. Everything from when to start seeds indoors, how to grow them, what varieties are best, and even growing tips once they're in the garden. |
Feb 09, 2022 |
Garden Planning Part 2 | The Pantry Chat
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We're diving even deeper into our garden planning strategies and sharing it with you so you can plan out your best gardens yet. We're talking about everything from the garden calendar, when to plant, how to avoid harvest and preservation overwhelm in the fall, soil health, and watering systems. |
Jan 26, 2022 |
Plan Your Best Garden PART 1 | The Pantry Chat
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Regardless of the space available to you, there are ways to maximize your garden space so you can grow as much as your area will allow. We're talking about garden planning basics in today's Pantry Chat! |
Jan 19, 2022 |
Exposing OFF-GRID LIES: Should YOU go Off-Grid? | The Pantry Chat
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Should you go off-grid with your homestead? Maybe... or maybe not! |
Jan 12, 2022 |
Are YOU Prepared for a Short Term Power Outage? | The Pantry Chat
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It's important to be prepared for emergency power outages whether you're living off-grid, on a large homestead, or even within the city. There are simple steps you can take to be prepared for short-term power outages. |
Nov 24, 2021 |
Affordable Clothing for the Homestead | The Pantry Chat
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Living the homesteading lifestyle is definitely harder on clothing than suburban or urban living. So how do you source high-quality clothing that can be passed down from kid to kid, or even clothing that will last adults longer while maintaining the homesteading lifestyle? |
Oct 27, 2021 |
EASIER Homesteading | How to homestead SMARTER | The Pantry Chat
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Learning how to organize your property layout based on permaculture zones will help make homesteading an easier task without wasted energy. Learn about the permaculture zones and how to layout your own homestead in this episode of The Pantry Chat. |
Oct 13, 2021 |
How to Take A Vacation from the Homestead! | The Pantry Chat
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It's fall, harvest season is in full swing and the year has been long! Many of us are dreaming of a vacation. But how to you get away? Many of you have asked us about vacations and how to get time off from the farm. |
Sep 15, 2021 |
How to Finance Your Homestead | The Pantry Chat
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Buying a homestead, whether it is 1/4 or 40 acres, is a big investment. What's the best way to go about it? Buy with all cash if you've got it and then develop it as more resources come your way, or is getting a mortgage so you have some funds left over to build your dream a better way to go? |
Aug 18, 2021 |
Get Your Soil Ready for Fall! | The Pantry Chat
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Today we're covering one of Josh's favorite topics this week on The Pantry Chat- soil! Come join Josh and Carolyn as we discuss prepping your soil for a fall garden. See you there! |
Aug 11, 2021 |
Backyard (or Homestead) Composting Made Easy
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If you’ve been wondering what to do with that constant overflow of kitchen and yard debris that’s left after cooking and pruning … this is the episode for you. In short, you need to compost!
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Jun 16, 2021 |
Prepping Your Pantry for Preserving Season
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One of the most important aspects of a successful homestead is looking ahead. We’re constantly challenged by what needs to be done today, but with one eye fixed on what’s coming in the next few months as well. With a little planning, it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get practical with an episode on preparing your pantry for the coming preserving season. If you need a break from weeding and milking, grab a cold lemonade, sit back, and listen in! In this Episode:
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May 22, 2021 |
Raising Chickens for Eggs
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Raising chickens has been a staple practice of homesteads large and small for thousands of years. Our beautiful birds give us so much, from scratching and fertilizing the ground as they move across the property, to delivering that perfect unit of food called the egg. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn dive deep into the art and science (and love) of egg-laying chickens. This is one of the topics they get the most questions about, so take a break from the garden for a bit and tune in to this mini masterclass on raising chickens for eggs! In this Episode:
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Apr 25, 2021 |
How to Jumpstart Your Early Spring Gardens
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It’s time! It may not feel like it, depending on where you are in the world, but for Josh and Carolyn, it’s time to start making preparations for their early spring gardens. And of course, they’re here to share their thoughts on that with you ... In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get ready to bring the homestead around to spring, focusing specifically on getting early spring gardens growing in the ground! In this Episode:
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Mar 13, 2021 |
Josh and Carolyn Answer More of Your Questions
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Q and A sessions are always needed! Whether you’re brand new to homesteading or have been at it for years new twists and turns can pop up at any time or ALL the time. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn are ready for your questions! Listen in to hear the ins and outs of everything from creating a great garden to building the perfect homestead. In this Episode:
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Feb 14, 2021 |
Garden Planning for Serious Food Production
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We’re already moving fast through 2021 and it’s time to start thinking about garden planning! How can you optimize the most amount of food possible from whatever space you have available? In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk about food production right in your backyard. Whether you have a large amount of space or a small balcony the methods discussed will work great for you! In this Episode:
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Jan 24, 2021 |
Happy New Year! 2020 Homestead Year in Review
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This year is over and that means it’s time to reflect! 2020 has been exhausting and stressful for many and the year at Riverbend was no exception. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn look back at their past year at Riverbend to discuss successes, failures, and accomplishments while hinting at what might be coming up in 2021. In this Episode
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Jan 03, 2021 |
Josh and Carolyn Answer Your Questions
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Homesteading can be a great adventure, but it can also present its fair share of challenges and a whole lot of questions! In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn have fun trying to answer some of your questions on everything from pressure canning beef stew to best practices for storing ancient eggnog, how to select the right wood cookstove, and so much more! In this Episode:
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Dec 13, 2020 |
Long-Term Food Storage Hacks
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You’re going week to week buying groceries and spending way too much money… There has to be a better way, and there is! Buying in bulk and storing it! But before you make the transition to being a bulk-buying homesteader, there are some basic rules you need to follow. Josh and Carolyn continue their series on food storage with some helpful strategies you can start putting in place now to grow your long-term food storage supply. In this Episode:
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Dec 06, 2020 |
How to Stock Your Barn for Winter
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Winter should be a time for rest, relaxation and reflection, so the last thing you want to be doing is scrambling around trying to manage your homestead through the snow and ice and frigid temperatures. In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh provides three core strategies to help you take stock of your winter needs, be more efficient and save money to make the overall management of your homestead easier and more enjoyable during the season. In this Episode
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Nov 29, 2020 |
A Homesteading Family Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is almost here and that means food and lots of it! Prepping a big Thanksgiving feast can be challenging, but having a good strategy in place can make all the difference between being thankful or being stressed in the kitchen. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn share their own Thanksgiving menu, plus a few of their fun annual traditions, and some tips that can help you plan ahead to create a memorable and blessed holiday with your family. In this Episode
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Nov 22, 2020 |
How to Prep 3 Homemade Meals for Every Day of the Week
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You're incredibly busy! One of the things that shouldn’t be adding more stress to your day is trying to figure out how to make sure there are meals on the table for everybody. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Carolyn talks about the strategies she uses to plan ahead for meals and the ways you can create your own system for saving your sanity and still having healthy, delicious meals ready for your family. In this Episode
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Nov 15, 2020 |
What to Do When Canning Supplies Are Gone
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Supply and demand issues are impacting homesteaders everywhere, especially when it comes to finding quality canning supplies. The reality is that this problem is not going away anytime soon, so what can you do? In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn present some creative solutions you can try as well as the practicality and safety issues you need to look out for when exploring these alternatives. In this Episode:
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Nov 08, 2020 |
Prepping Your Pantry for Winter
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With supply and demand issues being so commonplace right now, it’s a smart move to have your reserves stocked up and ready to go so you feel more confident and secure as the colder weather approaches. In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk through the three main areas you need to focus on, as well as how to maximize your storage space when prepping your pantry for winter. In this Episode
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Nov 01, 2020 |
Getting Prepared for Winter on the Homestead
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Frigid temperatures, along with ice, and snow can present a ton of challenges for homesteaders and it’s even worse when you haven’t planned ahead to be ready when mother nature strikes. In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn talk through the 7 basic areas you need to focus on in order to get prepared for winter on the homestead. In this Episode
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Oct 25, 2020 |
Preservation 101: Root Cellaring
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Root cellaring is one of the easiest and most energy-efficient ways to store your fruits and vegetables by using the earth’s natural temperatures. But what do you do if you don’t have the infrastructure to support a traditional root cellar? You get creative! In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue their series on preservation methods with an introduction to root cellaring. They cover all the basics as well as the alternatives for homesteaders who want to get started with root cellaring, but don’t have the dedicated space for it. In this Episode:
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Oct 18, 2020 |
Preservation 101: Dehydrating Food
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Dehydration is another great option for getting food on your shelf, plus it’s also super convenient, lightweight, and really takes the bulk down on your food to help maximize your space. In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue their series on preservation methods with an introduction to dehydration. They cover the pros and cons of dehydration, what foods it really works best on, the different types of dehydration, and the basic steps you need to follow in order to get started. In this Episode:
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Oct 11, 2020 |
Preservation 101: Intro to Fermentation
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Lacto Fermentation...It’s one of the safest and easiest preservation methods, plus it’s also a great way to boost your immune system and can take your veggies to a whole new level! In this episode of the Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn continue with their series on preservation methods with an introduction to fermentation. They cover the different types of fermentation, its numerous health benefits, the six steps you need to follow to get started, as well as other helpful tips you can use to make sure you’re getting the most long-term value from your preservation efforts. In this Episode:
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Oct 04, 2020 |
Preservation 101: Intro to Canning
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You’ve grown and sourced some amazing food. Now you want to get it on your shelves and store it. One of the best ways to do that is with canning. Canning is becoming more popular than ever, thanks to its many benefits. So, how do you get started the right way? In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn kick-off a brand-new series on preservation techniques with an introduction to canning. They cover the different types of canning and what foods they are good for, what equipment you should be using and why it’s so important to follow the rules and practice the right safety measures, especially when it comes to canning. In this Episode:
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Sep 27, 2020 |
How to Pivot When Things Go Wrong on the Homestead
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Want to know what happens when you combine people, gardens, animals, and weather? A guarantee that things can and will go wrong when you least expect it! During this episode of Pantry Chat Josh and Carolyn talk about a recent incident on their homestead and how it helped them identify problem areas in the preparedness plan and ways you can learn how to be better equipped when those unexpected moments on the homestead throw you a curveball. In this Episode:
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Sep 20, 2020 |
Positivity and Preparedness in Uncertain Times
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COVID-19, flu season, civil unrest, education disruption, supply and demand issues. There’s a lot of challenges, uncertainty and fear affecting everyone right now, including homesteaders, in real, new and unprecedented ways. What are the things you can do now to be able to move through this season with confidence and positivity? Josh and Carolyn talk through some of the ways they are dealing with these obstacles and the actions you can start taking today to be more prepared. In this episode:
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Sep 13, 2020 |
The First 7 Things You Must Do On Your New Homestead Property
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You’ve bought your new homesteading property and you’re ready to move in. But don’t go buy the cow just yet! There are some key things you need to check off your list so you can be better prepared as you start to settle in. Josh and Carolyn talk about the mistakes they made when they first moved in and how setting a strategy, learning your environment and taking it slow can set you up for success on your new property. In this episode:
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Sep 06, 2020 |
8 Things You Need to Know When Buying Homestead Property
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There’s a big movement happening right now with people who are looking to leave the city life behind and make the leap to the country but making the move too quickly without the proper planning and due diligence, can spell big problems for first-time homesteaders. In this episode, Carolyn and Josh walk through the 8 essential things you need to look for when buying a homestead property. What are the deal-breakers and contingencies you need to consider before you commit to buying and how do you choose a property that will cater to your long-term needs and set you up for success and not regret?
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Aug 30, 2020 |
How to Get Started Homesteading
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Josh and Carolyn debunk the most popular myths around what you really need to do to get started homesteading and share 16 essential skills you need to start mastering now before you can take it to the next level. Creating a homesteading lifestyle doesn’t mean having to make a giant leap out to the country. Whether you’re in the suburbs or even a one-bedroom apartment in the city, you can start your homesteading journey today by applying these key principles and begin making the mindshift from a “consumer” to a “producer.”
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Aug 23, 2020 |
Apartment to 40 Acres - Our Homesteading Journey
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Welcome to the first episode of Pantry Chat! Josh and Carolyn have taken their popular YouTube series and turned it into a podcast so you can get all your homesteading tips on the go. If you’re new to the Homesteading Family, welcome! Josh and Carolyn were living the “normal” life, pursuing their careers and doing the daily commute in Los Angeles, while living in a tiny apartment with only a couple small herb gardens and some tomato plants. It didn’t take long for them to realize that they wanted a better life and more sustainability for their family after the birth of their first child. But they didn’t just make the move from the city to 40 acres in Idaho overnight. It was a process that took time for them to refine their homesteading skills and prepare them for each new season of their journey. How did they do it and what are the things you need to consider when looking at making the shift to a homesteading lifestyle?
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Aug 16, 2020 |
Introducing Pantry Chat
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The Homesteading Family is taking their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turning it into a podcast! Now you can listen to it anytime, anywhere. Carolyn and Josh talk about their journey from the busy city to the country and why homesteading gave them a healthier, more sustainable life for their family. Now they’re inspiring and helping others to do it too. In this episode:
The first season of the Pantry Chat Podcast starts August 16th Find it on the favorite podcast app by searching for “Pantry Chat.” |
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