Crowded Table Podcast

Show Notes: Episode 2 – Stocking the Larder: Embracing the Art of Preservation Welcome back to the Crowded Table Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the timeless and oh-so-satisfying art of preserving food for the winter. If the thought of colorful jars lined up in your pantry makes your heart happy, this one’s for you. The Joy of a Well-Stocked Pantry : Why preserving food isn’t just...

Episode 1:  The November Lull – Preparing for Winter’s Quiet Opening : Set the scene with the slowing pace of late autumn, leaves blanketing the ground, and the chill settling in. Topics : Final garden tasks, gathering supplies, animal care, and getting the homestead ready for winter. Storytelling : Reflect on the cozy feeling of preparing for the cold, from stacking firewood to drying herbs. Take...

Intro: Welcome to  Crowded Table , the podcast where we gather around to explore the joys of homesteading, wholesome living, and the simple pleasures that make life truly special. Whether you're growing your own food, welcoming friends into your home, or curling up by the fire to embrace the cozy, comforting essence of the hygge lifestyle, this is the space for you. Each week, we’ll share stories,...

Join Kristina as she fills you in on all the details of the plant sale and swap at our farm. If you want to join us in person we are located at Sunny Cove Farm 1444 Randolph Rd in Alfred New York. Our plant sale and swap will be Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 2022 from 12 to 6 PM. For more information check out our website www.sunnycovefarm.com and subscribe to our email list.

Today Matteo Avalone captain of the Alfred State baseball team and player of the week joins Sunnycove farm in a conversation about going carnivore. Local eating the importance of your meat source and athletic performance.

Kristina goes over the ends and outs of hatching and raising button Quail. Today marks a special day on the farm as we set our first round of button Quail in the incubator today on the farm. For more information check out www.sunnycovefarm.com Also check out this link for the incubator that we recommend using for hatching button Quail. https://www.amazon.com/Magicfly-Digital-Automatic-Incubator-Ch...

Kelby and Kristina finally have a chance to sit down and catch up on all the house progress! Don’t forget to watch the Timber Frame Raising video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JEeyQtWK7UA

Kristina talks about the art of preserving fresh fruit into jam and jelly. To be enjoyed all year long!

Kelby. And Kristina give updates one month into summer projects on the farm.

Last garden episode for awhile. Kristina talks about how they have kept their children involved in gardening from a you g age to inspire and

Kristina talks about fertilizing your garden organically; when, how and trouble shooting

Join Kristina in the garden as she discusses starting seeds, hardening off and what to plant in May.

Join Kelby and Kristina as they discuss their 2021 vision and project list! Moving a high tunnel, moving a tiny home, building a timber frame and extending their heifer barn just to name a few!

Meghan & Kristina dive in on the logistics of hatching and breeding coturnix and button quail.

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