The Growing Family

The Growing Family is moving South to Tennessee very soon! Listen to this episode while Stephen and Morgan discuss what they have been experiencing while searching for a house a few states away.

Stephen and Morgan share why they look at "failing" in a positive light and what they have gleaned from past failures on their homestead.

Stephen and Morgan discuss three ways to make your rabbitry profitable.

Stephen and Morgan went camping in Tenessee over the weekend. This couple shares what they discovered while camping with two kids under the age of 3 and two cattle dogs. Links mentioned in this episode: Spacious Skies Campgrounds Belle Ridge - https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/belle-ridge/ Kids Toddler Camping/Beach Chair - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQQWNZD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_produ...

Stephen and Morgan give an update about their garden and how it's growing. Resources mentioned: How To Make A Forest Garden by Patrick Whitefield Midwest Medicinal Plants by Lisa M Rose

Stephen & Morgan open up about their experiences in raising their son and daughter.

Stephen and Morgan want to say Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there, including their blue heeler named Chili. Today they discuss their upcoming litter of puppies, as well as some various farm updates. To enter today's special episode giveaways: Like us on Facebook! Share the episode link on Facebook and tag a friend in our post of this episode www.facebook.com/qacrefarms If you...

Morgan and Stephen discuss what it was like to farm on a quarter acre in the middle of a neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis.

Stephen and Morgan continue their conversation with Lizbeth from Gentle Beginnings. This time they are diving deeper into lifestyle choices to positively influence the health of your entire family. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode are: https://harvestpartners.farm https://www.juiceplus.com/us/en https://materiamedicaspa.com https://gentle-beginnings.mailchimpsites.com

Join Stephen and Morgan as they talk with Lizbeth Barajas, founder of Gentle Beginnings. Lizbeth describes the birth of her business and what she offers to moms in the Indianapolis area. Gentle beginnings website:https://gentle-beginnings.mailchimpsites.com/ @GentleBeginnings on Instagram and Facebook

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Stephen shares about his experience at vineyards he worked at in California and Indiana, as well as considerations if you want to get started with planting your own vineyard in your backyard. Resources and Mentions: E&J Gallows Sugar Creek Vineyard White Horse Winery AA Vineyards www.winefolly.com

Morgan explains her experience with anxiety, both before and after having children. Have you ever struggled with anxiety? Share your thoughts about this episode with The Growing Family - email the hosts at qacrefarm@gmail.com Resources from this episode: @Leafandlearn on instagram @Dudedad on Facebook and instagram

Stephen and Morgan talk about gardening projects they have for this season. Their projects involve building raised bed planter boxes that are accessible to everyone and starting seeds with their 1 year old son, Gideon.

Every farm starts somewhere...this is the origin story of Quarter Acre Farms. You will also learn about easter egger chicken layers and their painted eggs in this episode.

One of the Growing Family's listeners sent in some gardening questions that Stephen addresses in this episode. Send your questions or future episode ideas to us by emailing qacrefarm@gmail.com

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Morgan and Stephen's nephew, Layden, was diagnosed with autism in 2012. Today they interview their sister, Rachelle, to share Layden's story and the changes that have happened in his life as he enters his teenage years. There is a surprise visit from Layden and his brother Cooper at the end of the episode you won't want to miss! Rachelle...

Meet the newest member of the growing family! Morgan and Stephen welcomed their baby daughter on March 9th at 12:29 a.m. This episode is about their daughter's birth and how it went for Morgan's second unmedicated birth experience. Ina Mae Gaskin Books: Spiritual Midwifery Birth Matters Ina Mae documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUTKmk9fozs

Our guest, Seth Athialy from Abe Family Farms, gives insight on how to start beekeeping at your homestead. To buy honey from Abe's Family Farm in North Salem, Indiana, reach out via email to: aathialy@gmail.com Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/abesfamilyfarm

Join Morgan and Stephen on today's episode about minimalism. The couple talks about why they have goals to minimize and live tiny, even while they are expanding their family and farm. Blog Link: https://atozenlife.com/minimalist-person/ Podcast Recommendation: https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/

Stephen welcomes our guests Ethan Young and Carol Yoder to discuss ideas on what to plant in your spring garden this year. Connect with Ethan through these links: @ Organic Ethan Ready Life Co-Op Well Watered Gardens of Johnson County Facebook youngfoodscapes@gmail.com

This week Stephen and Morgan share the Raken House concept where chickens and rabbits can be the best roommates! Learn how to create a space where chickens and rabbits can live harmoniously together in a creative and functional way. Raken House video example: https://youtu.be/MK5TH_VaC6o Contact Stephen with any questions or ideas you have here: https://www.quarteracrefarms.com/contact

Karen Burr, Licensed Esthetician, Vitalist Health Coach, Herbalist, and co-owner of Materia Medica joins Morgan and Stephen as a guest on today's episode. Karen discusses the topic of Pediatric Herbalism, which explains how we can raise healthy children and build their innate immunity by using what we can grow in our gardens as medicine. How to connect with Karen: Materia Medica Herbal Blending Ba...

The Growing Family shares from start to finish the birth story of their son. Get ready to dive deep into the nitty gritty details of an unmedicated birth. Morgan will explain what she experienced before, during and after.

Today Morgan and Stephen discuss their previous property and the edible landscape they created in just a quarter acre backyard.