The Unexpected Gardener

If you have wanted to start keeping chickens but have no idea where to start my friend Laura from The Girly Homesteader does not disappoint! She breaks it all down. I took two pages of notes and feel so much more prepared.Here are a few notes and links of the products that Laura mentioned.Colored Egg BreedsAmericanas/Easter Eggers/AmeraucanasOlive EggersCream LegbarDark Egg BreedBlack Copper MaranBroody ChickensAustralorpsOrpingtonsZeolite containing coop additives to neutralize AmmoniaSweet PDZ: https://a.co/d/cusnmqLCoop Recuperate: https://a.co/d/c3VETHKPoultry Nipples https://carolinacoopsflockshop.com/products/horizontal-side-mount-chicken-waterer-nipples?variant=43402825007354Auto Chicken Doorhttps://run-chicken.com/doors/?srsltid=AfmBOopmlKx9Xg59SJM4sc2kcIu6O9lRY0BvSE7H_BVAFaGmpm9m8AMZGrubbly Farms Foodhttps://grubblyfarms.com?ref=thegirlyhomesteader&utm_source=thegirlyhomesteader&utm_medium=affiliate

I am going off topic today to tell you to please calm the heck down! For your own sake, take a breath and step away from the computer.A few things have been bothering me these last few weeks on social media from MAHA and others so I am getting it off my chest.

If you are at all interested in common sense prepping this is the episode for you! My friend Laura shares so many amazing tips that you will be prepping in no time. Preparing for natural disasters can feel overwhelming but Laura makes it feel totally doable. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!She created an incredible resource for you all. You can grab it HERE

In this episode I share how the dream of starting my non profit Restoration Farm came about and what the status is now!

Part 2 of my son's story and how he is completely off all pharmaceuticals and only taking supplements! His is a HARD journey and it was difficult at times to share it with you but I think it is important. Here is the list of the supplements he is taking. Some of these were introduced in phases. NOTE: just because he is taking these doesn't mean your kid should so PLEASE see a holistic caregiver in your area for their guidance. If you are local to Winston Salem call Robinhood Integrative Health https://robinhoodintegrativehealth.com/ Zen from Allergy Research Group Rise Up from Winged Women's Wellness DL-Phenylalanine from Pure Encapsulations FiberMend from Thorne Berberine from Integrative Therapeutics Magnesium from Pure Encapsulations Biocidin from Biocidin Biotanicals Vitamin D from Pure Encapsulations ZERO artificial colors and no enriched flour If this helps you PLEASE let me know! It will make me so happy.

This is raw and honest. I apologize for the audio issues and the fact that I had trouble getting through it! I will address the microphone issues, I promise but I hope you will bare with me through these episodes. https://robinhoodintegrativehealth.com/ https://pandasnetwork.org/what-is-pandas/

After a break I am back to recording and I missed it so much! In this episode I am recounting all the lessons I learned in the 2024 garden and I think a few points will help (especially my fellow fly by the seat of our pants girls) I end with some exciting news and a preview of the net few episodes coming about my son's journey.

I have a take on all the recent conspiracy theories that are popping up after hurricane Helene devastated part of my beautiful state. Some of you won't like my take and some of you will....and that's the point.

It's not the most fun topic to talk about but these times call for this conversation. How to regular folks without a ton of land, living in cities or suburbia prepare for food supply issues or natural disasters. I have some thoughts... I mentioned Azure Standard. Find out where they reliver near you. Trust me....https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=b5ddb00add

Follow up on previous episode about my frustration with the poison food my kid's school serves, what the head administrator said and how I am reacting to that. Watch the roundtable discussion here (It will blow your mind!) https://www.youtube.com/live/2iWE465RCOk?si=0NaZyVJXcamroBA2 Good Energy book https://amzn.to/3Y5p8cP I also discuss the dock worker strike that started today. How that could effect you and I?

I really went back and forth on whether to post this but in the end I think it's important. What we feed our kids is important and if we call ourselves Christ followers we have a higher standard we should set for ourselves. I say this to myself as much as I say this to anyone else. I pray you receive this in the spirit it is intended...in love.

I talk about them a lot and they are starting an epic sale on Sept 2nd so I decided to talk all about them. Several people on Instagram asked me to do an episode about it so this seems like the perfect time. Use this link to take advantage of their buy 1 get 1 65% off sale Sept 2nd-9th and use the code SUMMER https://greenstalkgarden.com?rstr=UNEXPECTED10  I do get a small commission so I appreciate you using my link!

Today we are talking all about the fall garden, why I love it, what I'm growing and whether you can grow a fall garden too! I mention Greenstalk and it's my favorite way to grow food in a small footprint. You can take $10 off with this link! Or if it's Sept 2-9 use this link and the code SUMMER to get buy 1 get 1 65% off! https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=UNEXPECTED10 Soil3 Coupon $10 off! shop.soil3.com/discount/Sabrina24

Snacks can be a hard thing to convert to clean so I take you through some of my favorite brands for the kids. Mentioned in this episode: Boulder Canyon Jacksons Sweet Potato Chips That's It Fruit Bars Froot Thief Bear Fruit rolls Archer Beef sticks Simple Mills Sweet Thins and Almond Flour Crackers Siete Tortilla chips Made Good Lesser Evil Costco Peanut Butter

In this quick episode I give some ideas to deal with the burden of the harvest! I was completely overwhelmed when I had so much produce without a plan. This will help you prepare ahead of time so you are ready to deal with all the amazing food you grew. I have a ton of suggestions in my Amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/unexpected_gardener

In part 2 we go from bulk fermenting to final bake! I also answer some questions I got from Instagram and cover the items I think are absolutely needed. If you didn't listen to part 1, you may want to do that first. You are going to be an AMAZING sourdough baker! Amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/unexpected_gardener Grab my recipe https://stan.store/unexpected_gardener Fav Sourdough website www.farmhouseonboone.com

I'm not sure why it took me so long to do a sourdough episode! This will need to be in a few parts because there are so many things to cover. In this episode I cover why sourdough is a superfood, dive into starter and begin explaining the process of making an amazing loaf! Amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/unexpected_gardener Grab my recipe https://stan.store/unexpected_gardener Fav Sourdough website www.farmhouseonboone.com

Today we will discuss how to make the switch to homemade food for your family. I give tips and share how I did it so hopefully you can be encouraged and start to make the changes. I hope this helps you! It can take time to make the changes but it's totally worth it. Some links of things I mentioned in the podcast (and a few that I didn't mention but I think you will love) Azure Standard https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=b5ddb00add Ranch mix - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C07F8TPrngM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Granola Bars - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp0khHQMPNy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Make your own mayo - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfzkBTFpQYf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Homemade Instant Oatmeal - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqy0QvHu4qj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Make ahead pancake mix - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq_uhHeOrmw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Instant Pot Yogurt - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxeZuKjrTcD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Make ahead breakfast - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Czw_QsOLV_m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Make ahead hot chocolate - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0uk9RMPRar/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== My favorite Naan recipe - https://foodess.com/butter-naan/ Grab my Azure Standard Pantry Guide https://stan.store/unexpected_gardener

As usual the husband thought I was CRAZY for wanting to become work farmers but here we are 1 1/2 years later and the wormies are thriving and giving up some amazing black gold for the garden! I go over a brief explanation on how we started and how to take care of them and how you can too! Get the Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Worm Farmer - https://stan.store/unexpected_gardener/p/ultimate-guide-to-setting-up-a-worm-farm The worm farm I bought - https://amzn.to/49SzXSa Red wiggler worms - https://amzn.to/49Va5oS

In this episode I talk about what I use for supports for vertically growing crops and crops that need a strong support (tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, pole beans) I also give some tips for inexpensive options for arches that add beauty and functionality to your garden. Links to the items I mentioned - www.greenstalkgarden.com https://www.seedtospoon.net/ Cattle panels mentioned - https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/feedlot-panel-cattle-16-ft-l-x-50-in-h https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ok-brand-handy-panel-8-ft-l-x-50-in-h https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite-2-in-Mesh-Ladder-Block-GRLBMG04/203590051