Homegrown and Happiness

After a little break, we're back! Kellie and Tracy have been away for a while, but we're here and ready to dive back into the conversation. Catch up with us as we talk about what we've been up to, what's new, and what's coming up in future episodes. We’ve missed you all, and we’re excited to get back into the swing of things!

Join Kellie and Tracy as they dig into the basics of getting started with raised bed and container gardening! Whether you're working with a small backyard, a patio, or just want an easier way to grow your own food, they’ll cover everything you need to know—from choosing the right containers and building raised beds to the secrets of great soil composition and the benefits of mulching. Tune in...

Join hosts Kellie and Tracy as they dig into the fascinating history of Victory Gardens , a wartime tradition that helped families grow their own food, boost morale, and support their communities. In this episode, they explore how these gardens played a crucial role during times of food shortages and how you can bring this time-honored practice into the modern era. From selecting the best crops fo...

Join Kellie and Tracy, two duck-enthusiasts, as they dive into the wonderful world of raising ducks from ducklings! In this fun and informative podcast, they’ll walk you through everything you need to consider before you take the plunge into duck parenting. From essential supplies like bedding, food, and heat lamps to the less obvious things you might forget (duck diapers, anyone?), they’ve got yo...

Get ready to peep into the exciting world of backyard chicken keeping with Kellie and Tracy! In this episode, they talk all things baby chicks—from choosing the right breeds to setting up the perfect brooder. Learn how to build a cozy, safe space for your little flock, complete with heating, bedding, and essentials to keep your chicks healthy and happy. Whether you’re a first-time chicken parent o...

Join Kellie and Tracy as they dig into the vibrant world of garden seed swapping! From sharing heirloom tomato seeds to discovering heirloom vegetables, this dynamic duo explores how trading seeds connects gardeners, fosters sustainability, and brings communities together. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a budding green thumb, Kellie and Tracy share tips, stories, and laughs to inspire your ne...

It's sometimes get very cold outside. Especiqlly here in Colorado Springs in the winter. That mean some extra step when preparing and caring for our chickens, rabbits, ducks and bee's. Learn what we do!

We thought the best place to start on this audio journey would be to tell you all what we do and why (breifly) we do it. We here is a rundown of all the tings we raise and grow in our little backyard homestead.

Just a quick "Welcome" to our newest venture into educating others on how to do what we do as backyard homesteaders!