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The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
This podcast chronicles my homesteading journey on 7 acres in Ohio with my husband, chickens, bees and garden. This podcast is meant to be a bridge between nature centered homesteading and the more girly aspects of your life. Some topics discussed on my show are: what it means to be a homesteader, beekeeping, food preservation, self sufficiency, gardening for beginners, planners, backyard chickens, seasonal living, year round gardening, nontoxic homemaking, holistic living, safer skincare…
Episodes
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
How Chickens Can Change the World: An Interview with Dalia, The President of "Chickenlandia"!
Today's podcast is all about chickens, and the very first interview on the Girly Homesteader Podcast! Today I talk with Dalia Monterroso, a chicken keeping…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Flock Updates: Breaking a Broody Hen, Sand Bedding Cleanliness, Flock Drama and New Chicks!
On today's episode I share all the updates going on in my flock, but here's some of the specific topics I talk about: Pecking order drama and why we gave our…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Non-Toxic Homestead Cleaning, The Best Products and Tools to Keep Your Homestead Running Smoothly and Safely
Today's episode of the podcast talks all about my non-toxic favorites when it comes to cleaning! I mention a few products in this episode, and the star of the…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
May's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of May on our homestead. Unfortunately, things aren't going as well as last spring in the garden, but I am…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Paper Pots, Wavy Hair Routine, Plant Growth Stimulants and Other April Homestead Favorites!
In today's episode, I share about a lot of favorites and most have to do with hair and makeup, like a new highlighter, and my final wavy hair routine with my…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Adventures in Sourdough Part 3!
Today's episode is all about sourdough. I've been experimenting with sourdough baking for the past 6 months and I am still working on my perfect loaf, so if…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Beneficial Nematodes and Other Pest Control Tactics!
Today's episode is all about the pest control tactics I will be using this year to control flea beetles, cabbage moths, army worms, slugs and snails. I mention…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
April's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode of the podcast is all about my goals for the month of April. There's a lot of things to do in the garden, but it's really just about chugging…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Coop Refresher, Garden Overalls, Sleepytime Tinctures and Other March Homestead Favorites!
Todays episode is all about my favorites from the month of March! Some of the topics I discuss are coop cleaning, specifically when using sand as coop litter…
The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)What I Learned From the Winter Garden
Yes, the winter garden! Although not much grew for me, I did learn some major lessons in terms of how to keep things (or not keep things) alive during hard…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Transitioning Into Spring Skincare!
Spring is the easiest season for skin when you live in the midwest due to the warming temperatures and increase in humidity, but there still are things to take…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
All About the Aerogarden, My Review for Both Indoor Growing and Seed Starting
Today I am talking all about the Aerogarden Hydroponic Indoor Growing System! Please note that I am NOT sponsored by Aerogarden and these are my honest reviews…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
March's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's podcast is all about my homesteading goals for the month of March. I talk a lot about the garden, like the seeds I want to direct sow, the seeds I need…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Knife Sharpeners, Black Pepper Tincture, Magical Pillows and the Rest of February's Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode talks all about the things that have made my life better in February on our homestead. A few of these things are kitchen and cooking related…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Wearing Makeup on the Homestead!
Today's episode is all about makeup! I know this doesn't seem like your typical homestead topic, and I know that not everyone wears makeup, but for those of…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Converting the Coop to Sand and Closing Loops on Our Homestead!
Today's episode of the podcast is all about closing some loops in our homestead systems by eliminating the need to buy pine shavings every week for our chicken…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
February's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode of the podcast is all about my homesteading goals for the month of February! In this episode, some of the topics discussed are: Aerogarden…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Frozen Sourdough Pizza, New Chicken Water Heaters, Hydroponic Indoor Greens and Other January Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode is all about the things that have made my life better, more enjoyable and prettier on the homestead for the month of January. I talk about 7…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
My Garden Tactics for 2023!
As you know, I learned a lot in 2022 about growing most of our own food. As last year progressed, I wrote down all the things I observed and the new ideas I…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
One Year In! Am I A Homesteader Yet?
Today's episode celebrates one year of the podcast and one year of considering myself a homesteader! Today I reflect on the past year about what I learned and…
The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)January Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about my goals for January on our homestead! I mention the Planter app which I use to map out my garden and also the seed starting…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Automatic Chicken Doors, the Best Chick Food, Satin Pillowcases and Other December Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode is all about my favorite from the month of December! December is a slow month on the homestead, but here's 6 things that have made my life much…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
2022 Fall Garden Summary
Today's episode of the podcast is a summary of my fall garden for 2022! Things didn't go as planned, but there is always next year! Text the word SAMPLES to…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
How to Have Your Best Winter Skin Season!
Today's episode is all about winter skincare! I did record an episode about this topic at the beginning of the year and it is linked below, but as always it's…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Adventures in Sourdough, Part 2!
Today I am talking about more adventures in sourdough baking and fortunately I have some successes to talk about! Here's the things I reference in today's…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
December's Homesteading Goals and Homestead Updates!
This episode is all about my goals for the month of December on our homestead. I talk a lot about our chickens and the drama we've had there, along with…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Meat Grinding, Leaf Shredding, Homemade Fire Starters and More November Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode is all about my November homestead favorites! I talk about 1 DIY item and 5 products today, here's the links to those: Worx Leaf Shredder…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Adventures in Sourdough, Part 1!
Today's episode is all about the first two loaves of sourdough bread I've baked, along with some of the things I've used my sourdough discard for. I talk about…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Philosophical Musings on How We Become Homesteaders
Today's episode is a philosophical one, where I discuss my story on how I became a homesteader, and how all the little things have come together to make my…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
November's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about our homestead goals for the month of November! Shop Beautycounter's Nontoxic Skincare and Makeup and get 20% off your first order…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Low Tunnel Improvements, Cold Storage, Facial Scrubs and Other October Favorites!
This episode is all about my favorites from the month of October! Here's links to all the items I talk about: Bamboo Buff Exfoliating Polish Holiday Set All…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Top Homestead Kitchen Tools
Today's episode is all about my favorite kitchen tools that will make your homestead life a lot easier! I talk about a lot of items, but here are some of the…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
I Got My First Deer!
Today's episode is the full story of how I got my first deer! On Saturday October 8, 2022 I shot my first deer with a crossbow and the experience was exactly…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
October's Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about our goals for the month of October. Things are finally cooling down and the weather is gorgeous, allowing for a great transition…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Garden Journaling, Pressure Canning, Non-Toxic Deodorant and Other September Favorites!
I have so many great things to share with you all today, so here's the links to them: Presto 12 Quart Pressure Canner Native Deodorant Olive & June Nail Polish…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
All About Fall Skincare
As you know, fall is a transitional season and the changes in the weather affect your skin just like they do your garden. This episode talks about those…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Automated and "Easy" Homestead Systems
Today's episode talks all about the automated systems that we use to manage our chickens and garden. I also mention some common sense but not always practiced…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
2022 Summer Garden Summary
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking all about the summer garden, like the things I learned and the things I want to change for next year. I talk…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
September Homestead Goals and Updates!
Happy September and almost fall! Today's episode goes over all the things I want to accomplish in the month of September. I also share some garden updates too!…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Caterpillar Killer, Oregano for Chickens, New Camo and Other August Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode contains lots of products that have helped me out this past month on our homestead and also have just made me happy. Here's links to all the…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Soil Drainage and Our Amendments for Fall
Today's episode is all about the amendments we made to our soil to get ready for this fall growing season. We've been battling really heavy and sticky soil in…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Introducing Chicks into an Existing Flock
Today we are talking all about chickens, specifically how to introduce new chicks into an existing flock of chickens. This was our best year so far with…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
August Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead, like about how our new chicks are doing and garden struggles... I also share the things I have on…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Easy (and Organized) Herb Preserving, Mini Shade Cloth and Other July Favorites!
Today's episode is all about my favorites from the month of July. I mention lots of products in this episode, so here's the links for them: Barnett XP 380…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Eating Organic Isn't Enough!
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about one of the factors in your lifestyle that can dramatically improve your health. It's not stress, it's not…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
What to Do When the Garden Isn't Going Right
Today's episode is about what to do when you feel like nothing is going right in your garden, whether you're not getting the harvests you want, or if things…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
July Homestead Goals and Updates!
Todays episode talks all about our goals for the month of July. We’re going to be gone for a decent chunk of time, so lots of these goals are about preparing…
The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)Automatic Watering and Other June Homestead Favorites!
Today's episode talks all about my favorite things from the month of June. There's lots of links to share, so here they are (please note that some might be…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
All About Summer Skincare
Today's episode of the podcast is all about summer skincare, specifically about how to deal with the constant changing environments you work in while…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Preparing for New Chicks!
In this episode, I talk about all the supplies you'll need to bring home new chicks. I have done this twice so far, and we are bringing home our third batch of…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
2022 Spring Garden Mistakes
Today's episode is all about the 7 things that went wrong for my first spring garden as a homesteader. Although I had lots of success in the realm of salad…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
June Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead since last month, like what we're harvesting in the garden, what new chicks we're getting, about…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
May's Homestead Favorites
Todays episode is another round up of my favorite things from the month. Today's products can be lumped into two categories, gardening and skincare. The links…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Wild Turkey Hunting, Processing and Cooking!
On todays episode, I’m sharing our experience this year with turkey hunting! We were finally successful after about 4 years of trying to get a bird, and the…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
What I've Learned About Seed Starting From My First Garden Season!
Today's episode is all about seed starting, both inside and outside! I am definitely not an expert when it comes to starting seeds, but I've learned more than…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
May Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode is all about our goals for May. Most of them are about figuring out processes and researching, but I do talk about getting our warm weather…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Wild Ramps, Raised Bed Seed Sowing, Self Tanner and Other April Homestead Favorites!
This episode of the podcast is a summary of some of my favorite things from the month of April! These things have either made our lives easier on the…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Transitioning from Winter to Spring Skincare
Yes, just like the seasons change, your skincare needs to change too! We are slowly getting out of cold temperatures here in Ohio and the happy-skin humidity…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Dealing with Sick Chickens
Today's episode is all about how we dealt with our sick chicken Dolores in March. I talk about general chicken keeping practices, basics on administering…
- The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
April Homestead Goals and Updates!
Today's episode talks about a lot of things that happened and are happening on our homestead! Make sure to follow me on Instagram to share even more in my…