In this heartwarming episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life,' Ginny and Allison take us on a journey through the ups and downs of rural living, with a splash of laughter and heaps of camaraderie. From the surprise of early baby goats to the disappointment of postponed piglet plans, and the joy of unexpected Mother's Day goat cuddles, our hosts share the real, the raw, and the utterly delightful aspects of homesteading life. Join the duo as they tackle the challenges of changing seasons, animal care, and the surprises that come with living closer to nature. Whether it's gardening tips, the joys of raising chicks, or dealing with the occasional homestead hiccup, Ginny and Allison guide us through with humor, grace, and the kind of friendship that makes any problem seem surmountable. Plus, don't miss out on the special giveaway announcement! Tune in to be part of the laughter, learning, and love that embodies every aspect of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life.'
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Join hosts Ginny and Allison in this episode where they discuss recent homesteading activities, gardening tips, and plans for the upcoming growing season. Get valuable insights into seed starting, garden preparations, tools, and strategies for a successful harvest. Plus, don't miss out on a giveaway announcement for Survival Garden Seeds' Home Garden Seed Collection! Instructions provided for U.S. residents to enter by May 10th. Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife
This episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life' features hosts Ginny and Allison diving deep into the world of raising chickens - the gateway animal to homesteading. They cover everything from brooding chicks and their care, to protein and calcium requirements, and even touch on managing egg-eating habits. Important resources and useful hacks for both novice and experienced chicken keepers are discussed, along with an enlightening conversation on the health and well-being of these beloved birds. Links to places mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Chicken Lady - Lisa Steele : https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/ Hazelnut Homestead:
https://www.instagram.com/thehazelnuthomestead
House and Hens: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhens/ Jason at Sow The Land: https://www.youtube.com/c/SowtheLand Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/ Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/ Backyard Chickens: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ How to wash your hands: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife
Join us for another exciting episode of 'Figuring out Homestead Life' with Allison and Ginny.
This episode, we invite a special guest - Heather Skillman from Burnt Feather Farms in Pennsylvania. Heather shares with us her homesteading journey from Pennsylvania to the vast locales of Alaska - a massive move of about 4,650 miles!
Hear about the challenges of transitioning to a 160-acre off-grid living, dealing with unpredictable weather, managing a different range of animals, and much more.
Learn about the authentic Alaska experience, including hunting, fishing, and adjusting to the stark variations from the Lower 48 states. Heather also enlightens us on her plans for her Alaska Wildlife Homestead.
So, buckle up for a journey to the last frontier - Alaska! If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it.
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www.burntfeatherfarms.com
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www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD
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In this episode of 'Let's Talk Maple!', we delve into the process of maple syrup production with hosts Ginny and Allison. From tapping trees and gathering sap to the boiling process and final product, the hosts discuss the joys and challenges of making their own maple syrup. Learn interesting facts about maple syrup, its nutritional value, and why it's known as liquid gold. The hosts also discuss their farm life updates and upcoming events. Join the conversation and learn how making maple syrup, a time-honored homestead activity, goes beyond just producing a sweet treat - it's a labor of love.
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram This Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/@figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: www.ziegenvinehomesteadllc.com Look for Ginny on YouTube @mrs.white-homemadelife #maplesyrup #maple #syrup #maplelife #sweetmaple #sweetlife
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Join Ginny and Allison's warm welcome to Figuring Out Homestead Life, where they discuss the fascinating world of pig farming with their guest, Jennifer Whittle of @Farm-119 Explore Jennifer's switch to farming life, her love for pigs, and the unexpected surprises and challenges along the road. Learn about the unique aspects of raising pigs and how to overcome common concerns about predators and fencing. Step into the realm of farming with a heart, where every interaction is meaningful, and the ultimate reward is knowing your food had a happy life. Watch to learn from expert advice, shared experiences, and heartwarming stories. The most enlightening part? Maybe raising your own pigs won't be as intimidating as you've imagined. You can follow Jennifer and her families farming adventures @Farm-119 on YouTube as well as Facebook. On Instagram they are @119farm! You can also check out their website www.farm-119.com. We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram This Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/@figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: www.ziegenvinehomesteadllc.com Look for Ginny on YouTube @mrs.white-homemadelife
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Welcome to Season 2 of Figuring Out Homestead Life with Ginny and Allison In this entertaining episode, our hosts Allison and Ginny embark on a new journey, setting their goals and making exciting plans for the upcoming year 2024. From expanding their livestock flock to making soap or baking bread at the homestead, every goal reflects their passion for homesteading. They also share intriguing stories about their past challenges, the recent loss of a beloved 4-legged family member, giving listeners an intimate look into homestead life. Best of all, you get a sneak peek into their big plans for farmiversary celebrations, vendor craft fairs, and supporting fellow women veterans. Tune in as they share laughs, lessons, and lots of homesteading tips and tricks in this must-listen episode!
Links from this episode:
Jill Winger's 2024 Homestead Planner https://www.lulu.com/shop/jill-winger/2024-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/paperback/product-zm5npv2.html?page=1&pageSize=4
Cottage on Cross Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CottageonCross
Seed Companies:
Hatchery:
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/
Christmas and Holiday Baking! All the Sweet Treats! - Figuring out Homestead Life with Ginny and Allison
Get into the holiday spirit with Ginny and Allison as they share their favorite holiday baking treats and experience a homesteader’s life along the way. This episode features discussions about traditional family baking recipes, the trials and triumphs of homemade treats, and even some weaving in and out of homestead anecdotes. Expect an array of sweet delights from peanut butter balls to orange fudge. However, this isn't just about the recipes - you'll hear a friendly, heartwarming chat that embodies the warmth of the festive season. Tune in and maybe even find a new recipe to add to your own holiday traditions.
#baking #christmas #holidays #podcast #squadcast #descript #goodies #sweettreats
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Hey guys, don't miss out on the latest episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life' with Ginny and Allison. On this week's episode, they dig into the challenging aspect of homesteading - finding ways to leave the homestead for extended periods without worrying about the animals' care. They share invaluable insights from their personal experiences and offer tactics you can deploy! Plus, they promise laugh-out-loud moments featuring cats, dogs, and curling irons!
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys!
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In this episode,Ginny and Allison discuss their Thanksgiving traditions as well as their love for homemade gifts. They delve into details about their respective homestead activities such as building chicken runs and preparing for livestock breeding. With the holiday season approaching, they share a plethora of ideas for homemade gifts including baked goods, crochet or knit items, jam, jelly, soap, woodcraft, screen-printed tea towels and more. Helpful for those looking for holiday inspiration, these ideas include discussions on the recipes, methods, and uses of each gift.
01:17 Homestead Updates: Building Chicken Run Roof
01:56 Preparing for the Holidays: Hosting and Grocery Shopping
02:40 Animal Breeding and Livestock Management
03:23 Challenges of Raising Chickens in Winter
06:42 Canning Meat: A New Homesteading Experiment
08:55 Adopting New Barn Cats
11:41 Thanksgiving Traditions and Meal Planning
18:12 Holiday Movie Traditions
20:55 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
23:39 Chat about Baking and Candy Making
24:16 Homemade Gifts: Crocheted Items
26:45 Gifting Jams, Jellies, and Balms
28:40 Homemade Bread as Gifts
30:15 Homemade Beeswax Wraps and Candles
31:14 Woodcraft Items as Gifts
34:30 Homemade Gifts for Pet Lovers
40:09 Homemade Vanilla Extract and Suet Cakes
46:28 Wrapping Up and Thanksgiving Plans
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys!
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Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead
Look for Ginny on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
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#homesteading #homestead #farmlife #gardening #homesteadinglife #homesteadlife #farm #growyourownfood #garden #chickens #countryliving #chickensofinstagram #homesteadersofinstagram #backyardchickens #permaculture #homesteader #farming #homegrown #growyourown #countrylife #hobbyfarm #sustainableliving #organicgardening #organic #smallfarm #farmtotable #farmher #selfsufficient #farmlifebestlife #vegetablegarden #rurallife #podcast #NewYork #NewHampshire #northeast #chickens #goats #cows #diy #homemade #handmade #sourdough #kombucha #canning #foodpreservation #sustainable #regenerative #familyfarming #knowyourfood
In this episode, Ginny and Allison discuss recent experiences and share updates on homesteading and personal life. They talk about impending plans of sending Allison & Randy's beef cattle, Lucy and Ethel, to the freezer camp, organizational challenges, and the recent women’s financial conference Allison attended. Moreover, the hosts candidly speak about managing disappointments, both in homesteading and in life in general, emphasizing the idea of keeping realistic expectations, not letting setbacks get the best of you, and believing everything happens for a reason.
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys!
You can also follow us on Instagram
Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss adding goats to your homestead. Ginny interviews Allison with all of her goat questions!
Some of the things mentioned in this episode of Figuring Out Homestead Life: The Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program
Goat Books: Holistic Goat Care by Gianaclis Caldwell FFA How to Raise Goats by Carol Amundson The BackYard Goat by Sue Weaver
The Whole Goat Handbook by Janet Hurst
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys!
You can also follow us on Instagram
Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our current happenings and plans for the fall! Pumpkin patches, apple pie, pumpkin spiced lattes? What are our favorite fall things! What are yours? Let us know in the comments below!
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our bread making journeys from commercial yeast breads to sourdough.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/
Deanna of Homestead & Chill
https://homesteadandchill.com/
Bonnie Ohara of Alchemy Bread & author of
Bread Baking for Beginners
https://www.alchemybread.com/
Emilie Raffa of The Clever Carrot & author of Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
https://www.theclevercarrot.com/
.Sourhouse Starter Jars
https://sourhouse.co/products/sourhouse-starter-jars-pint-or-quart-us
***a 10% discount code for Sourhouse
https://sourhouse.refr.cc/allisonl
Bekka at 2nd Bite Farm!
https://2ndbitefarm.eatfromfarms.com/
We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our fall homesteading preparations and everything else going on in our lives! Ginny & Luke has listed their house, Allison and Randy are looking for a truck! Ginny makes a guest appearance on The Art of Home Podcast! Its been a busy autumn already! We are also recording the podcast on Squadcast/Descript now! Let us know if you thing it sounds better!
Ginny made the drive to help out with the Steuben County Farm Trail Day here at ZiegenVine Homestead! Ginny and Allison sat down to talk about the day and share with you how they felt it went! **apologies for the sound quality- it was raining and we are looking at ways to upgrade our podcast recording for better sound quality overall! Please let us know what you recommend in the comments below! We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife
Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our experience in raising a variety of fowl for the freezer. Our reasons for why, how and if we will continue.
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Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/
Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/
Find us on YouTube!
Ginny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife/
Allison's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead
Join Ginny & Allison as we discuss our top 5 Essential Homesteading Skills.
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Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/
Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/
Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/
Find us on YouTube!
Ginny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife/
Allison's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead
Join Ginny and Allison as we focus on the loss, injuries and the unexpected with our animals on the homestead.
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Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/
Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/
Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/
Find us on YouTube!
Ginny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife/
Allison's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead
Join Ginny and Allison as we talk about getting stuck in the homesteading comparison trap. It’s going to happen - find out what we do to get unstuck!
You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/
Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/
Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/
Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/
Find us on YouTube!
Ginny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife/
Allison's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead