Backyard Bounty

In this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast we join Nicole as she talks with Christine Webster of The Peoples Bees about how beekeeping connects people and bees.What You’ll LearnWhat bees can teach you about community Introspective benefits of beekeepingMeditation, yoga, and bees!Our GuestChristine moved from a third-story apartment living to a home with land, where she caught the Beekeeping bug! Over 3 years she has built on her knowledge of bees and her Beekeeping business. Bees need help, and people need help understanding why. The Peoples Bees can make that connection.Resources & Links MentionedThe Bees People  website, Facebook,  InstagramDreaming the Bee*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeInformation Overwhelm And The Beekeeping Beginner ft Charlotte of Carolina Honey BeesSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Moonshine for beginners is this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Russell of MoonshineStillPro.What You’ll LearnWhat other uses there are for a stillFederal and state laws to think aboutSafety measures to considerHow to add flavorBeginner mistakes, questions, and starting pointsOur GuestRussell is a Certified Bourbon Steward who became fascinated with fermentation and the art of distillation. As part of his journey to learn about distillation, he met with a local long-time Moonshiner. He taught him how to build his own still and make moonshine from common grocery store ingredients. He turned the skills and knowledge he gained into MoonshineStillPro to pass on his experience to other hobbyists interested in distillation.Resources & Links MentionedMoonshineStillPro website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeHow to Grow Microgreens from Start to Harvest ft Pamela of Sunshine Green’s FarmSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

The 4 principles of soil health is this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Tony, Farm Manager at the Columbia Center or Urban AgricultureWhat You’ll LearnThe 4 principles of soil health and how to apply them to your soilWhy to use cover cropsHow and why to minimize soil disturbanceSome great ideas for tools you may want to add to you tool shedHow to reduce the time that soil is left bareUsing transplanting as a benefit to soil healthHow soil testing and mineral prescriptions can help your soilOur GuestAs the Urban Farm Manager for CCUA, Tony oversees the day-to-day growing operations for CCUa’s Planting for the Pantry program. He is engaged in facilitating volunteers, Americorps service members, and staff toward seeing their crop plan through to ensure that the freshest, tastiest, most exciting vegetables are grown for local consumption where it’s most needed.Resources & Links MentionedColumbia Center or Urban Agriculture website, Faceboook, Youtube and InstagramMarket Farming with Rotations and Cover Crops: An Organic Bio-Extensive System – The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on Backyard Bounty podcast we Nicole talks with Greg from UrbanFarm.org about fixing the broken food system in our backyard.What You’ll LearnWhy fixing the broken food system in your backyard is importantIdeas on how to urban garden within an HOA areaHow to get started with permaculture even in a small areaOur GuestGreg Peterson is passionate and driven with his mission in life is being fuelled by the idea that “I am the person on the planet repsonsible for transforming our food system.”Greg is the founder of The Urban Farm where on the website you will find free and paid courses, classes, and podcasts, that will help you gain the understanding, the confidence, and the inspiration to grow your own food. We have included links in the show notes below to The Urban Farm website and podcast.Resources & Links MentionedUrban Farm Website, Podcast, Instagram, Facebook page and email Greg@urbanfarm.orgOther resources mentioned by Greg Monthly Garden Chat , HealthySoilHacked.comIntroduction to Permaculture by Bill MollisonPermaculture Manual – Bill MollisonThe Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond – Zach Loeks*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Learn some great tips for raising ducks in your backyard on this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast. We join Nicole as she chats with Liz from The Cape Coop.What You’ll LearnCommon beginner mistakes and how to avoid themWhat to feed duckingsIntegrating new birds into the flockWhat to consider when choosing a mixed or same-sex flockWhat to feed ducklingsTips for keep ducks in winterAdvantages of selling duck eggsOur GuestLiz is a backyard farmer in Massachusetts and began her backyard farm adventure in 2012 with 4 chickens. At the time she thought that would be the extent of the “farm”, fast forward 9 years and she now has 21 chickens, 11 ducks, 3 rabbits, 3 alpacas a large garden and has moved to a different house with more land and a huge barn!Liz encourages everyone to give backyard farming a try, from apartment dwellers growing tomatoes on a balcony to people with a little more room that want to get into keeping livestock. Starting without any special training, just a love of animals and a desire to provide some of her food, she believes if she can grow a backyard farm, anyone can! She is also a strong advocate of finding community and support which is vital to success when you start out. Liz loves to add to that community with her farm blog, where you can find tips for raising ducks, and much more!Liz also runs a soap business at the farm where she makes artisan soaps & spa products. Check out the links in the resources section below for more info.Resources & Links MentionedThe Cape Coop Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Liz’s DIY BlogChicken nipple waterersFirst Saturday LimeSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on Backyard Bounty podcast we join Nicole as she shares 7 top tips for raising backyard chickens from some of her most loved podcastsWhat You’ll LearnHow to raise a large flock of chickens on pastureThe dangers of heat lamps and safe alternativesHow to use essential oils with chickensThe basics of fermenting chicken feedTop tips for building the perfect chicken coopHow to keep chickens safe from predatorsHow to get started raising chickensOur GuestNicole is a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. A retired firefighter and paramedic, Heritage Acres Market and her family are now her main focus. When not working on the farm, she enjoys creating new content for the blog and recording new episodes of the Backyard Bounty Podcast.Resources & Links MentionedHow to raise chickens on pasture (Will Vogl)Dangers of heat lamps (Brad Davidson)Essential oils for chickens (Kerrie Hubbard)Fermenting chicken feed (Scratch & Peck Feeds)Key features of coops (Carolina Coops)Prevention and management of predators (Dr. Matt Springer)How to raise chickens (Annette of Azure Farm)*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeCommon Backyard Chicken Questions Answered ft. Nicole from Backyard Bounty PodcastSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Periodical Cicadas are this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Gene KritskyWhat You’ll LearnWhat are the different types of Cicada?What is the life cycle of a periodical cicada?What role cicadas play in the environmentWhere and when do cicadas emerge.How you can help map the 2021 emergence of the periodical cicada Brood X. Our GuestGene Kritsky, PhD is Professor of Biology and Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. He is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received his BA in Biology from Indiana University in 1974, and his MS and PhD in Entomology from the University of Illinois in 1976 and 1977 respectively.Gene lives with his wife, the artist Jessee Smith, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Resources & Links MentionedCicada Safari – download the free app from the Apple app store or Google playCicada safari websiteGene’s website*Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition bookCicada jewelry made by Genes wife,*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeFascinating Facts about Bats & How To Attract Them ft Dr. Merlin TuttleSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Plant Pathology and powdery mildew is this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with plant pathologist David Gadoury.What You’ll LearnWhat is Plant Pathology and what do they do?How work in plant pathology helped with the control of grapevine powdery mildewLearn how to combat plant pathogens in a backyard environmentWhat are the different types of plant pathogens and how they affect the plants they infectLearn how to become a plant pathologist, including where to find paid internships!Our GuestDavid Gadoury is a Plant Pathologist at Cornell University specializing in epidemiology and pathogen ecology. His specialty means he tries to learn as much as he can about how pathogen populations cause disease and then use that information to design better ways to control them.David also hosts a podcast called Plantopia for The American Phytopathological Society, which deals with how plant pathogens affect our everyday lives.Resources & Links MentionedAmerican Phytopathological Society websitePlantopia PodcastAPS Bookstore*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

In this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast we explore the incredible world of the food soil web with Nicole and her guest Dr. Elaine Ingham.What You’ll LearnHow and why Dr. Elaine became fascinated with the soil food web.What is the Soil Food WebWhy the Soil Food Web is vitalHow to turn dead dirt into healthy living soilHow healthy, living soil can lower our carbon footprint and increase the quality of produce, which in turn improves human healthOur GuestDr. Ingham uncovered the Soil Food Web nearly four decades ago and has been pioneering research about Soil Food Web ever since.Widely recognized as the world’s foremost soil biologist, she’s passionate about empowering ordinary people to bring the soils in their communities back to life.Dr Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web Approach has been used to successfully restore the ecological functions of soils on more than five million acres of farmland all over the world. The courses offered by Dr Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web School have been designed for people with, or without, a science background – making them accessible to individuals who wish to learn and to begin a meaningful and impactful career in an area that will help to secure the survival of humans and other species.Resources & Links Mentioned*Soil Food website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTubeFREE- Click here to learn more about how the Soil Food Web works*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeOrganic Garden Pest Control ft Jill McSheehySupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

How do pesticides affect honey bees? Find out in this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole as she chats to Reed Johnson Ph.D.What You’ll LearnHow do pesticides affect honey bees?Why corn planting can lead to Honey Bee deathsWhat is being done to reduce Honey Bee death from pesticidesOur GuestReed is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University in Wooster, Ohio. He teaches two courses at Ohio State: one on the biology and practical aspects of beekeeping and the other on pesticide toxicology and application. His research focuses on determining how bees are exposed to pesticides and measuring the effect that toxic exposure has on the health of honey bees with the goal of promoting bee health in the context of modern agriculture.Resources & Links MentionedOhio State University Department of Entomology Website,Ohio State University Bee Lab Website*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeQueen Honey Bee Fertility Research ft Alison McAfeeSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

 Heather from Herbal Academy joins Nicole to discuss herbalism basics for humans and animals in this episode Backyard Bounty podcast.What You’ll LearnWhere can you find research on various herbs in the Herbal Academy* platformWhich herbs beginners should focus onWhat space you will need to get started growing herbsHow to preserve your herbsOur GuestHeather is a clinical herbalist, While she was learning her craft she made her living in or around farms and horticulture, or allied with naturopathic medicine in a rural community.Herbal Academy is founded by Marlene Adelmann who came to learn about herbalism after using herbs in a culinary way and after studying and practicing herbalism joined herbalists with many different talents to build a school that could reach more people.The Herbal Academy has become a wildly popular program with participants worldwide. Courses are aimed at both brand new herb learners as well as those who are becoming more advanced or starting a business.Offering various programs The Herbal Academy* caters to those who wish to be in an online community, or for those who prefer self-study only or want to pick and choose from the content, The Herbarium is also available with many participants doing both a course and subscribing to The Herbarium.Resources & Links MentionedHerbal Academy Website*, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PinterestVIVOHOME Electric 400W 8 Trays Food Dehydrator Machine with Digital Timer and Temperature Control*Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeHealing Flower Essences ft Maxine ImmelmanSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Queen Honey Bee Fertility Research is our topic for this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Alison McAfee.What You’ll LearnHow temperature fluctuations can affect queen honey bee fertilityWhat research is currently being conducted in the Queen Honey Bee Fertility areaThe best place to source your Queen BeesOur GuestAlison has a Bachelor’s in biochemistry and did her PhD in genome science and technology at UBC. For that, she studied hygienic behavior which is where honey bees sacrifice their diseased babies to keep them from getting everyone else sick.She is currently appointed at both UBC and NCSU, studying queen health and reproduction.Alison is also a science writer and writes a monthly column for American Bee Journal and has had freelance pieces appear in Scientific American.Resources & Links MentionedAlison’s Website and TwitterFind your local Beekeeping AssociationYou May Also LikeResearch Updates on Oxalic Acid For Bees & More ft Randy Oliver of Scientific BeekeepingSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on the Backyard Bounty podcast we bring you something a little different as Nicole joins Brad from Coop Dreams TV for their Teaching Tuesday Facebook live eventWHAT YOU’LL LEARNGuinea Fowl and things to things to consider you get startedFermenting feed why you should do itHow Nicole got started with Heritage Acres MarketWhat to keep on your chicken first aid kitOUR GUESTCoop Dreams is a TV series for anyone that ever chased a dream. Or wanted backyard chickens…or goats…or bees…or a garden.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDCoop Dreams TV Facebook, Website, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube ChannelWhere to watch Coop Dreams TV*Berkley Water Filters*Watering Nipples* Backyard Poultry Health ebook*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEHow To Raise Chickens ft Annette of Azure FarmSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole as she answers some common backyard chicken questions from Backyard Bounty podcast listeners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNEffects of light on rearing chicks and egg productionHow to introduce new chickens to your flockHow to water cheaply and easilyOUR GUESTNicole is a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. A retired firefighter/paramedic, Heritage Acres Market, and her family are now her main focus. When not working on the farm, she enjoys creating new content for the blog and recording new episodes of the Backyard Bounty Podcast.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDText Nicole with your questions 719 292 3207Leave your questions for future Q & A episodes on SpeakpipeIntroducing new chickensFrostbiteLink to Wintertime Webinar by Univ of PennSummertime feedBrooder lightRaising mealwormsFermenting feedUltimate list of what chickens feed*Chicken nipples product and Informational post*Essential nutrients seed blend*Sweeter Heater*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Megan from Creative Vegetable Gardener as they discuss easy food preservation in this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNTypes of easy food preservationHow to store fresh vegetablesWhat to preserve to make preparing your dinner easier!How to plan a garden to make sure you have enough food to preserve.OUR GUESTMegan is a garden educator, speaker, and writer and has been running The Creative Vegetable Gardener for about 8 years and has been gardening for 20 years! She lives in zone 5, Madison, WI.Megan offers simple & easy gardening advice focused on helping people get better results from their garden. Her mission in life is to help gardeners cut through the noise of all the overcomplicated gardening advice out there by keeping it simple.Megan always focuses on the essentials first, helping gardeners skip over the common mistakes by stripping things back to the basics, making sure you’re growing more food, and getting the results you want.She’ll help bring more pleasure to the whole gardening experience by guiding people into delving more deeply into the beautiful details of gardening with some fun experimentation.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDThe Creative Vegetable Gardener Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PinterestCreative Vegetable Gardener Learning CenterSuper Easy Food Preserving bookFree mini-course: Get Started Stocking Your Pantry for WinterMasterclass: Fill Your Pantry From Your GardenYOU MAY ALSO LIKEMost Important Steps To Growing A Healthy Garden ft Joe GardenerSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Cast iron skillets are our topic for this week's Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Stephen the pan man and Co-Founder of Field CompanyWHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe differences between old and new cast ironHow to properly use and care for cast iron regardless of ageHow to cook with cast IronHow to recondition old pansSome common misconceptions when it comes to using cast ironOUR GUESTStephen started the Field Company with his brother in 2015. They make a lighter, smoother cast iron skillet like your grandma had.Stephen is passionate about making and using high-quality tools that enable folks to roll up their sleeves and take matters into their own hands. The goal with Field Company is to make things right, meaning Field Company has very high-quality standards, only using natural materials, and paying close attention to the making and manufacturing process. The company believes that if the process isn’t elegant, the end result rarely is! They apply this belief to their cast iron cookware and to everything that they make.The two main features Field Skillet brought back to cast iron are the smooth cooking surface and lighter weight, which is common in older cast iron. They also wanted to make a beautiful object that feels great in your hands and makes you want to use it daily.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDField Company website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram*Shop Field Company*Cast Iron: The Ultimate Book of the World’s Most Prized Cookware with More Than 300 International Recipes *Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKESmall Space Gardening ft. Kevin from Epic GardeningSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

History of Beekeeping in North America is this week's topic on Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Dr. Tammy Horn Potter.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow honey bees made their way to North AmericaWhat four inventions of the 1800’s are still used in beekeeping todayHow History of Beekeeping tells of using bees to defend against Vikings!OUR GUESTTammy is the author of three books about honey bees: Bees in America, How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation was published in 2005; Beeconomy: What Women and Bees teach us about Local Trade and Global Markets in 2012; and her most recent book Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat published in 2019.She is also the Kentucky State Apiarist for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and serves on serve on four boards related to bees: Honey Bee Health Coalition, Eastern Apiculture Society, Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, and Project Apis MRESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDTammy Horn Potter Facebook* Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation* Beeconomy: What Women and Bees Can Teach Us about Local Trade and the Global Market* Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat Tammy’s books are also available through theIf you wish to get hold of Tammy for a hive inspection in the state of Kentucky please email Tammy.Potter@KY.gov she generally needs about 2 weeks' notice.YOU MAY ALSO LIKEInformation Overwhelm And The Beekeeping Beginner ft Charlotte of Carolina Honey BeesSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

SHOW NOTESJoin Nicole as she discusses raising pheasants with Chris of MacFarlane Pheasants in this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe nutritional needs of pheasantsWhy you should not raise pheasants with other birdsHousing needs for pheasantsOUR GUESTMacFarlane Pheasant is the largest pheasant farm in North America and will hatch over 2 million chicks each year. They raise 400,000 pheasants for release, 180k for food. Additionally, they raise 60k French partridge, 40k Hungarian partridge, and 20k chukar partridge.Their chicks are sold Internationally, and mature birds are sold across the US and Canada.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDMacFarlane Pheasants website / FacebookMacFarlane Pheasants shop*Game Bird Breeders Handbook by Allen Woodard Pran Vohra & Vern Denton*The Pheasants of the World: Biology and Natural History*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEPrevention and Management of Common Backyard Chicken Predators ft Dr. Matt SpringerSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

In this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast we learn how to grow microgreens as Nicole chats with Pamela of Sunshine Green’s Farm.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to grow microgreens What you need to get startedWhat are microgreens?The difference between microgreens sproutsHow nutritious microgreens areThe seeds you can grow into a microgreensThe  seeds that are good for beginnersOUR GUESTSunshine Green’s Farm is a small, indoor vertical urban farm 3 blocks from downtown Colorado Springs. Initially, Pamela only offered 5 different types of microgreens but now grows and sells over 20 different types!RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSunshine Green's Farm Website / Instagram Sunshine Green’s Farm Shop – be sure to use Heritage10 for 10% off your first orderMicrogreen recipesJournal of Food Science, Microgreen nutrition, food safety, and shelf lifeMicrogreen Seeding Density CalculatorTrue Leaf MarketJohnny’s Selected SeedsMumm’s Sprouting Seeds*Seed trays*Coconut coir grow mats *LED Grow lights*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEGrowing Mushrooms at Home ft Josh & Megan of Megan’s MushroomsSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Pastured pigs and how to raise them on the homestead are featured in this week's podcast episode with your host Nicole and Chuck from Sheraton Park Farms.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhy pastured pigs are a great addition to your homestead.Why you need a mentor before you start to raise your own pastured pigs.What you need to get started raising pigs.Get some great tips on getting started with raising pastured pigs.Are pigs really aggressive?OUR GUESTChuck and his wife Saundra are first-generation farmers with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry as Paramedics and Registered Nursing.Chuck and Saundra now farm 32 acres (20 owned and 12 leased) just outside the 3rd largest city in North Carolina. They love caring for the land, raising animals the right way, doing a good hard day’s work, and helping people feed their families quality food they can feel good about.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSheraton Park Farms website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTubeThe Grass-fed Life PodcastFarrow to Finish School by J & L Green FarmJoel Salatin Podcast from Backyard Bounty*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)