The Unexpected Gardener

I have been having such a blast teaching Gardening 101 classes in my community so I thought it might be a fun idea to record an episode talking about some of the topics I cover. If you are just starting out I hope this helps! I mention this garden graph on my blog. Grab that HERE If you want to attend some of my local classes or the online classes, grab a seat HERE

I am so sick of all the toxic chemicals in the food we have available and I need to get this off my chest! In this episode we are going to read all 55 ingredients in a Chic Fil A sandwich and go into the toxic chemicals we allow in our food. Buckle UP! Search out local farmers and producers in your area for the best quality food! If you want an amazing alternative to Big Food check out Azure Stand...

Amanda from The Happy Homestead is back to teach us what we can include in our own Herbal First Aid kit! She covers the following categories: Digestion Topical Immune Support Pain Relief Basics to have on hand: ACV Witch Hazel Bentonite Clay Activated Charcoal powder (to make into capsules, if desired) Aloe Vera Castor Oil, and a castor oil pack Comfrey/Plantain salve Calendula salve A good supply...

John Klar is back again to dive deeper into the topic of where he feels Christians fall into this whole self sufficiency movement and I have to say I was fighting back tears a few times while he was talking. This is a message to the followers of Christ but I think anyone listening will find it very interesting! I hope this conversation sparks something in you to come back to the soil and come back...

The world is getting weird. With AI and the uncertainty of whether what you are reading on the Internet is even true, it's becoming important to have trusted books in your home. In this podcast I share some of my favorites that I think are important and a few I want to add. Hopefully this will help you decide what books you want to have on hand in your home. See all my Freebies, courses and di...

You all know how I want to start a food revolution but I also want a health care revolution! In this AMAZING episode Dr. Sherri Raley joins us to discuss how our health (sick) care system is broken and how we can take some of the power and freedom back. To find Vitality Chiropractic click HERE . If you're local to Wake Forest and are looking for a holistic chiropractor, I cannot recommend them...

Who would have thought I could dedicate an entire podcast episode to tomatoes? Well I did and I think you will learn something you did not know about the most popular crop to grow in your garden. Seeds Now - https://bit.ly/41am7rV Baker Creek Seed Company - www.rareseeds.com MI Gardener - www. MIgardener.com See all my Freebies, courses and digital products ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ See my Amazon Store ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠...

If you are interested in medicinal herbs this podcast is for you! I am growing as many as I can this year so I can have remedies ready for me and my family. Amanda from The Happy Homestead joins us to teach us about her top 8 choices and she has a lot of amazing information. Do not miss this one! We will discuss the following: Echinacea Purpurea Elderberry Astragalus root Licorice root Garlic Andr...

It's almost time for me to start seeds which is so exciting! In this episode I go through the why, when and how to start seeds in your own house. It is not as hard as you imagine, trust me. I mention a lot of items in the podcast so I will link them below so you can check them out. Shop/grow lights https://amzn.to/47G8xOA or https://amzn.to/428QuiA Seed starting trays - https://collabs.shop/lr...

This episode is so important! Author/farmer/Revolutionary John Klar and I explore a ton of topics surrounding local food, small farms and everything in between. It gets a little passionate! If you are interested in grabbing his amazing book Small Farm Republic click HERE You can learn about John, what he is writing about, subscribe to his substack and connect with him on his website https://www.sm...

It's that time. It's cold outside and we are starting to dream of warmer weather and the new garden! I am mostly speaking to the NEWBIE but I think all I talk about will apply to folks who have already gardened. Hopefully it will spark something in you! Sign up for my Gardening Planning workshop 1/21 @ 2pm EST HERE I mentioned Greenstalk in my podcast. Click HERE to check them out and get...

In this episode I am interviewing Tiffany Hedgepeth, a local mom, homeschooler, homesteader and all around rebel about how she got started. This will be a huge encouragement to everyone who is starting out because we talk about how she grows in a small quarter acre. She is redefining what it means to be a homesteader and showing that you do not need a huge property to grow awesome food. She is als...

We have a serious problem in our country and it isn't what main stream media wants us to focus on....our food supply is absolutely broken. In this episode I explore a wonderful option for Americans to buy super good quality, organic (and conventional) food without stepping foot in a grocery store! Azure Standard has completely changed things for me and my family and I want you to know about it...

I believe every single American needs to grow food. If not because of the crazy food prices than do it to learn the skillset. Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding things I have done. In this episode I give you a few things you can do if you are just getting started in gardening. Sometimes there is a mental block that stops you from getting started. I'm here to give you some tips...

How the heck can I actually homestead on .18 acres without animals? Well, I did it and in this episode I talk about what that looks like for me and my family. Hopefully that will help you see what is possible and help you redefine what a homesteader looks like. I mentioned Greenstalk planters and they are by far the best American made option for growing in small places. I have a $10 coupon for you...

What would happen if we started to locally source your food? It would cause a complete revolution and I think it would change everything. In this episode I talk about why I started to source my meat locally and how it blew up into an awesome collaborative of over 350 people and 7 local farmers. If you want to see what we are doing click HERE to see my webpage that explains what we are doing. If yo...

In this podcast premier I am talking about my journey from city girl who hated dirt to gardening teacher, from scratch maker, slow food advocate. I think so many of you will relate to so much of what I went through. It's been a wild ride but a ride I am very grateful for. See all my Freebies, courses and digital products ⁠HERE⁠ See my Amazon Store ⁠HERE⁠ Follow me on Instagram ⁠HERE Read my bl...