Send us a text This week, we’re popping into your feed with something a little different — a bonus episode all about Devon’s Community Kombucha Kitchen Kickstarter and the big leap she’s taking with Basil & Blossom Co. In this mini-episode, Devon and Kristin chat about: 🌿 Why Devon decided to move her kombucha production into a commercial kitchen space at The District in downtown New Albany — and how sometimes the universe gives you that extra push to finally make the leap. 🏡 The ...

Send us a text In our Season 1 finale of Homestead-ish, we welcome special guest Amy Bauer (@frontyardveggies) for a wide-ranging conversation on sustainable living, homemaking, and the shifting cultural landscape of homesteading. We kick things off with a lighthearted chat about Goodwill bins thrifting strategies and our mutual admiration for THE QUEEN, Martha Stewart. We especially dive headfirst into the shift in the political landscape we’ve seen in the sustainable living/homesteading spa...

Send us a text In this special episode, Kristin sits down with her 81-year-old great Uncle Denny to reminisce about farm life through the ages. Uncle Denny is a natural storyteller, and his tales will have you laughing, learning, and feeling inspired by the simplicity (and ingenuity!) of old-time homesteading. From the story of transporting a cow in the back of his VW Beetle, to how he first got into chicken keeping more than 70 years ago when he brought some chicks home from his 4th grade cl...

Send us a text 🎉 Episode 10! 🎉 Join Kristin and Devon for our tenth episode of Homestead-ish as we share life updates, garden stories, and a candid look at the ups and downs of homestead-ish living. This week, we dive into: Buying land and building a homestead responsibly as a steward of the land Back-to-school germs and go-to herbal remedies Facing homesteader burnout (and what keeps us going) Living seasonally—finding contentment in each season and why it matters for ...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and inspiring duo behind Bundle Sticks Farm, a small but mighty craft farm and education center in Southern Indiana. Elizabeth Tobey and Brian Geier bring a wealth of knowledge, intention, and soul to everything they do—from growing craft materials and raising sheep to hosting crafting/educational gatherings that reconnect people to the land. Together, we explore: The origin story of Bundle Sticks Farm What regenerative agric...

Send us a text In this flavor-packed episode of Homestead-ish, Kristin turns the mic around and interviews our very own fermented foodie and co-host of this podcast, Devon! Devon shares how she first fell down the rabbit hole of fermentation, what fermentation actually is, and why it’s about so much more than tangy veggies and fizzy drinks. In advance we ask that you please pardon our pickle innuendos! We talk: Beginner-friendly ferments you can try at home todayHow the benefits o...

Send us a text In this fun and heartfelt episode of Homestead-ish, Devon and Kristin sit down to chat about what’s happening on their homesteads this summer—from garden wins, to a new livestock guardian puppy, to pest problems (including a simple, game-changing squash bug egg hack you’ll want to try!). But the real stars of this episode? Our kids! With five boys between us, ages 2 to 10, we hand over the mic to hear what life on a homestead is really like—from the good, the gross, to the ador...

Send us a text In this episode of Homestead-ish, we’re joined by our second guest and kindred spirit, the fantastic Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest, whose homesteading journey was sparked by a single, sun-ripened tomato. We explore how that one small gift turned into a multi-passionate lifestyle. In our lively conversation we discuss everything from ADHD as a superpower, to what a food forest actually is, our "why" as politically progressive homesteaders, how to successfully navigate the in...

Send us a text Homestead-ish hits the road and attends the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. An annual two-day event, the Homestead Festival combines music with meaningful homesteading-related experiences. It features speakers, demonstrations, and vendors focused on sustainable living, including homesteading, farming, and related skills like herbal remedies and animal husbandry. In this episode, recorded on the way home with our hearts full and our brains buzzing, we share a candid recap of...

Send us a text Sometimes the best way to learn a new skill is from someone who has recently taught themselves! In this episode Devon interviews Kristin on her first year as a "beek" (that's beekeeper slang for new beekeeper, lol). Kristin shares her lessons learned and things to consider when considering keeping bees including equipment must haves vs "nice to haves", what she wishes she would have known getting started, and more! Resources: Complete Beekeeping Short Course As alwa...

Send us a text Kristin and Devon chat with their very first pod guest, wild edible mushroom identification expert, Tim of Hoosier Forager! Tim is a wealth of knowledge, and no subject is off limits. Tune in to learn how to get started foraging, how to forage safely and responsibly, Tim's favorite foraging finds, how foraging might help us heal our planet, and more! Connect with Tim on IG @hoosierforager Shop Tim's foraged goods at Hoosier Forager Outpost Love Tim's content? Buy him coff...

Send us a text It's the most wonderful time of the year...for gardeners and homesteaders!! After a long winter, Devon and Kristin discuss what's going on around the homestead and share their top gardening sustainability hacks. Grow your own food more sustainably from seed to harvest! Plus, we discuss our plans to attend the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN this June!! Connect with us: Follow our podcast on IG: @homesteadish_pod Connect with Kristin on IG: @growingpaines_ Connect with ...

Send us a text Welcome to the Homestead-ish Podcast! Join us - Kristin and Devon - as we reconnect with nature and each other through the homesteading movement. In every episode, we share our journey of rediscovering the skills of our great-grandparents, uncovering sustainable practices, and learning how to heal our planet one step at a time. Perfect for non-traditional enthusiasts eager to cultivate traditional skills and meaningful connections, this podcast offers a space for everyone...