She Said Homestead

This week we're going a bit more in depth on a topic that piqued our interests a bit after experiencing a hurricane and its aftermath. We're discussing resilience and how we're thinking about that as we build our homesteads, think about the future, and balance the challenges and busyness of everyday life. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're discussing how society eats now and how we got here. So many of us have busy schedules between work, family and social obligations, and keeping up with life. And it just doesn't leave much room to craft homemade meals from scratch much less time to grow homemade food. So let's talk about it! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we've welcomed back a previous guest, Chrissie, to teach us everything we need to know to start keeping bees. We enjoyed learning about beginner beekeeping, and we hope you do, too! What questions would you ask Chrissie? Drop them in a comment below! Resources Chrissie mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8705048-honeybee-democracy For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're chatting about the fall updates to our gardens - what has faded, what's coming in now, and what we still need to do to prep for cooler weather. Just because the nights are getting frosty doesn't mean your season has to be over! There are so many things you can grow to keep the fresh harvests coming in. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

Today, we're recapping the events of Hurricane Helene and its effects on Western North Carolina and, more personally, its effects on us. This is not an episode we ever expected or wanted to make, but we're grateful that we were able to get together and discuss it, nonetheless. Here are some ways you can support our region if you're so inclined. Vetted and confirmed organizations who actually helping right now: Long-term support for farmers: https://asapconnections.org/donate/ Immediate support for everyday people (reaches people BEYOND just Asheville): https://www.belovedasheville.com/donate/ Donation needs right now: Contaminated mud clean-up: respirators, N95 masks, nitrile gloves, waterproof boots, and full body suitsCold weather preparedness: sleeping bags, coats, shoes, and other clothing in GOOD condition (worn or torn clothing donations are not helpful and slow down the process of getting people what they need) General needs: generators, propane, and camping stoves For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're delving into regenerative agriculture, homesteading, and home gardening - what is it, what does it look like, and why is it a big deal? Regenerative agriculture is an increasingly popular response to the negative side effects of our current conventional agricultural system. Topsoil is one of our most valuable resources, and we're losing it faster than we can rebuild it with conventional systems. That's where regenerative practices come in: lower impact methods of planting and harvesting, focusing on rebuilding topsoil, and adding biodiversity back to our systems. From large scale farming to small home gardens, there are so many ways to implement regenerative practices and build healthy, resilient spaces. Other resources you may find helpful: No Till & No Dig Gardening Episode Soil 101 Episode Companion Planting Episode Free PDFs For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube And connect with us on Instagram Sage's YouTube: terranovaacres and Instagram: terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠ calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this week's episode we're thinking back on our homesteading journeys so far and discussing the multitude of things we've learned - and we're highlighting 15 of them for you! What are some things you've learned? Let us know in a comment below! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠ @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're talking all about soil - what is is, how to classify it, and how to improve it. There's no one right way to talk about soil or care for it, but these basics should help you get started out on the right foot whether you're looking to troubleshoot issues or just looking to understand this precious resource a bit better. NRCS Soil Survey Free PDF For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: insta Mickayla's YouTube:⁠  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're going back in time and recounting how our eating habits have changed over time - and talking about how homesteading has changed how we eat in a multitude of ways, even early on in our homesteading journeys. We also go over our future goals for our pantry, cooking, and eating habits. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠ @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we interview Vannah - the young farmer behind Encompass Farm. She uses organic and regenerative practices to grow vegetables and flowers for her loyal customers. Encompass Farms started small as various donated plots in Black Mountain, North Carolina and has grown to a several acre property. You can find her locally at the East Asheville Farmers Market or you can find all her offerings on her website. To find Vannah: Instagram Website (veggie boxes, seasonings, bouquet subscriptions, and more) Garden Mentorship For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're talking all about dairy. Adding a dairy animal to your homestead adds a new level of food production, but sometimes a milk cow can just be tricky to keep up with. So we're reviewing the three most popular animals to keep for dairy and the qualities of each so you can decide what works best in your situation! Got milk? (...sorry, we had to) For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:⁠  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're discussing the reasons we choose to homestead. It's no secret that being more hands on with your food and goods can be challenging at the best of times. So why on earth would we choose to do all things ourselves? Well, that's what we're here to talk about. These are the reasons that push us through the busy growing season, keep us looking forward in winter, and make us excited to take on another chaotic year. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube:⁠  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

On this week's episode, we're giving you the ins & outs of how we cook with the food that we pull out of our gardens - from the little patio gardens we started with to the big gardens we tend to on our homesteads now. We hope this episode provides you with some ideas - and maybe some inspiration - to go pick some fresh veg & get to cookin'! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week, we're discussing this season's garden wins and failures. We're halfway through the growing season and have contended with flooding, hail, drought, pests, and (of course) weeds. Growing a garden is never perfect or pristine (at least ours aren't!), so tune in to find out what we've harvested so far, where the garden is now, and what our plans are for the rest of the growing season. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we interview Red, a plant based homesteader in Upstate SC. Red was originally on our first 2 episodes of the podcast, so if you remember her, give her a shoutout! Along with her husband, she's building her homestead, raising a mixed flock of birds, working as an artist & tattooer, and loves to share her homestead & artwork on Instagram and Youtube. We hope you enjoy this chat with Red. We sure did! To keep up with Red, follow: @reddumonde and  @seitanfarmstead  on Instagram! You can also find her artwork & inquire about tattoos at reddumonde.com For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠⁠ @SheSaidHomestead ⁠ And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: ⁠ @terranovaacres ⁠ and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠⁠ @calicocowacres ⁠ and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're discussing everyone's favorite garden plant - tomatoes! Despite their popularity, they can be a difficult plant to grow. Commonly plagued by insects, fungus, weather extremes, and even just a little too much sun, troubled tomatoes can get a gardener down. So we're reviewing common issues, how to prevent them, and how to treat them for the happiest tomatoes you've ever grown! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠ @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're going over all the ways we preserve our summer harvests, from canning to freezing to dehydrating and more, and we're sharing Sage's much-requested Basil Oil Recipe: https://www.calicocowacres.com/shesaidhomestead For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠ @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠ @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode we delve into what it looks like to eat seasonally in summer including actual recipes for you to try! So much is available in summer, but sometimes that means you have TOO many options. Especially if you have a garden to keep up with, finding the time to cook can also be a challenge. So if you have analysis paralysis or just don't want to take the time to craft recipes, take a listen and see what sounds good! Free Recipes For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: YouTube And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube: YouTube and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠YouTube and Instagram: ⁠insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

What does the simple life look like to you? What about slow living? This week we're having a discussion about these two terms & the different ways we view them, embrace them, and apply them in our own lives. Join us in the conversation below in a comment & thank you for listening! For other ways to follow along check out... She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠⁠ @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we're talking about chickens! From lessons we've learned the hard way to chicken myths, we discuss everything you need to know to keep laying hens for a homegrown egg supply. Whether you're just considering getting chickens, dreaming of your own homestead, or an experienced chicken steward, we hope you find this episode entertaining! For other ways to follow along check out... She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠⁠ @SheSaidHomestead  And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres  and Instagram: ⁠insta We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla