The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)

Today's episode of the podcast is part two of how we built our raised beds, our low tunnels specifically!  There's lots of links for the materials mentioned in today's episode, but in addition to those, here is a general rundown of the materials you will need to make the low tunnels for one 4' x 12' raised bed: (8) 1/2" diameter rebar stakes that are 2' long (4) 1/2" inner diameter conduits t...

Today's episode of the podcast is part one of a deep dive into how we built our 4x12 raised beds in our new and expanded garden space for this year.  This episode specifically talks about the raised bed portion.  The topics I discuss are:  how to chose the right wood for you  how to source the wood and an intro into wood measurements and vocab  how to assemble your beds ho...

We decided to tap some of the maple trees on our property to make maple syrup!  It actually worked out really well, so this episode of the podcast talks all about it.  We turned about 50 gallons of maple sap into about 1 gallon of syrup, but it was definitely worth it and I am pretty sure we will do it again next year.  After listening to this episode, you'll know whether or not it'...

Today's episode of the podcast is about my March goals for our homestead.  I talk specifically about the things we need to do to prep our garden space, things we intend to direct sow in our raised beds, how to prepare for preserving season, the new additions to our garden like sweet potato slips and also about early season beekeeping. Listen to Ashley's podcast called A Little Self Reliant ,...

Today's episode of the podcast talks about 5 of my favorite things that have helped me out or just made me happy here on our Homestead.  Links are below (asterisk* denotes an affiliate link) but make sure to leave a review of the podcast so you can be entered into a giveaway to receive non-toxic skincare and makeup and other homestead related items. February's favorites are: Using a regular p...

Today's episode of the podcast touches on a much more girly topic, skincare!  But, I promise you, you do not need to be a typical girly girl to benefit from the information in today's episode, because all of us need and can benefit from happy and healthy skin!  In this episode I talk about the basics of skincare, what your moisture barrier is and how to keep it healthy, proper cleansing...

We've had great success keeping our chicken water from freezing solid even in single digit temperatures!  In this episode you'll learn about our current set up and how it will be a better choice than a typical chicken water fountain during summer months too.  We switched to poultry nipples to make our lives easier but also to improve the health of our chickens.  Good chicken keeping...

Happy February!  Today's episode of the podcast talks about our updated garden plans, which includes dipping our toes into raised bed gardening.   I'll be sharing my thoughts behind our decisions to try this, including our current garden methods, our current struggles with what we've done, why we didn't want to try a greenhouse and how we finally came to the conclusion to mix raised...

This episode is the first of a monthly series that shares some of my current favorite things with you.  These things can range from recipes and methods to actual products, both in the homesteading and beauty realms. January's favorites and links: OIL CLEANSING Apricot kernel oil "baby" wash cloths BEAUTYCOUNTER SUPREME CREAM shop here request Beautycounter samples here (US only) BOARD BUTTER...

This episode of the podcast is all about processing deer on your own.  Although it is an intimidating process, my husband and I have been doing it for 5 years now and have learned quite a bit along the way.  In this episode I talk about why you'd want to process a deer on your own anyway, meat quality, meat processing tools, how to figure out what cuts of meat you'd like, a gen...

Hello and welcome to the very first episode of The Girly Homesteader Podcast!  My name is Laura and I live on 7 acres in Xenia Ohio with my husband, 10 chickens and 2 beehives.  This episode is an introduction of myself and our homestead to you, along with our goals for this year.  I definitely did not grow up as a country girl, but I love the life I live now.  I do not conside...