She Said Homestead

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we interview Kathleen, a suburban homesteader. She's growing tons of food in her backyard raised beds for her husband & herself, just got her first flock of chickens for eggs, and loves to share her little homestead on instagram to inspire others. We're talking about her multitude of hobbies, her fun chicken names, what homesteading & growing food means to her, and her future plans.

To keep up with Kathleen, follow: @Kathleen_Crozier on Instagram! 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

When it comes to balancing all the homesteading obligations, and even just normal life obligations, it's easy to face burnout. Especially in the spring when new animals are arriving, the garden needs to be prepped and planted, and all the regular housework still needs to be done! Listen in as we discuss our experiences of being stretched thin, how we deal with it, and some ways that we try to get ahead of it.

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

Ever wonder what the daily routine of a homesteader looks like? Well that's exactly what we're talking about this week! Caring for animals and gardens on top of balancing work and life obligations keeps us busy, but we've found ways to make it work. It mostly involves lots of lists and making the most of every free minute of sunlight we can find.

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube:  @SheSaidHomestead 

And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead

Sage's YouTube:  @terranovaacres 

and Instagram: ⁠Terra Nova Acres

Mickayla's YouTube:  @calicocowacres 

and Instagram: Calico Cow Acres

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

This week we're delving into advice for beginner gardeners: where to start, how to expand, and setting realistic expectations. If you're just getting started with gardening and aren't sure how to get your feet wet or even if you're a more experienced gardener and looking to change things up, give it a listen. We review how we started, what has worked for us, what has NOT worked for us, and more with the disclaimer that we always encourage you to break the rules! 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're piggybacking off Episode 17 (Pest Management) and diving deeper into Companion Planting. We're going over the reasons WHY you should companion plant, explaining how we do it in our own gardens, and having a conversation about the limitations ~ and interesting claims ~ that surround companion planting.

Free Companion Planting & Pest Management PDF:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7VcVqFI4A7Zg4rSkBviHnoJlmWqLgb1/view?usp=sharing

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 spring... including actual recipes for you to try! Living seasonally means not only spending more time outdoors when the weather warms up but also taking advantage of what is ready to eat in AND out of the garden. So take a listen and see what sounds good!

Free Recipe PDF

For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠Calico Cow Acres 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

What does it really take to be a homesteader? Listen in on this episode of the She Said Homestead Podcast to hear our takes on just that. A lotta laundry, a lotta dishes, a lotta trial and error, and a whole lotta desire & appreciation are just some of the things we think it takes to be a homesteader. What do YOU think it takes? Tell us 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're back talking about the garden again! This time, all the things we're trying to keep OUT of it. From aphids to deer, pests can be, well... pesky. And when we're taking the time and care to grow our own food, we don't always want to apply conventional chemical herbicides to keep them away. So what is a gardener to do? Manage them naturally! We're reviewing the passive and active ways to keep the pests out of your garden and preserve your harvests. For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube:⁠ SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: insta Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres and Instagram: ⁠insta Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠Calico Cow Acres 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

This week we're back talking about the garden again! Particularly, we're diving into what we think the ideal garden would look like for a total beginner. We're walking through the details of our first gardens, best methods & environmental conditions, and our favorite recommended veggies & herbs for newbies! We also wrapped this episode's info in a cute little package for you - a FREE PDF DOWNLOAD! Get it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FdtTcdF7IDL7d9U7qCGOPm3MgIFpLI82/view?usp=sharing 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this week's episode, we're discussing the pros and cons of till, no-till, and no-dig methods and various strategies to move away from conventional tilling. From hugelkultur to broadforking, we're digging into the specifics of both no-till and no-dig gardening AND reviewing ways to manage your weeds. Don't forget to check out our free no-till and no-dig gardening guide linked below! Resources - Gardening Guide Oregon State

Iowa State 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this week's episode, we're having a fun chat about the best and worst homesteading advice we've ever gotten. From rental goats to planting trees prematurely, there's a lot of advice people are going to tell ya that might not work. Anddd there's a lot that might work well! Do what works for you! We hope you enjoy tagging along in this lighthearted, chatty episode.

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we interview Chrissie, a backyard homesteader/hobby farmer. She has converted her small suburban backyard into a garden, raises quail for meat and eggs, AND keeps bees too! We delve into how she got started gardening and raising animals and where she sees herself in the future. 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In this episode, we're elaborating on all things seed starting. We're telling you how to do it, what tools you need to get started, chatting about our own setups, mistakes general terms you need to know & our favorite tips! Check out our FREE Seed Starting Cost Breakdown below:

Seed Starting Cost Breakdown Guide (with links!): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VLGW7Vsq54B6Hcwjp8fCjOd0e0vW4BTi/view?usp=drivesdk

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

Today's episode is a deep deep dive into what everyone is always the most curious about but too afraid to ask...how much DOES homesteading cost? In part two of two, we're going over the specific costs of everything you need to get started homesteading in a multitude of categories, such as: general infrastructure, gardening, and tools. We dove deep into the receipts of everything we've had to buy & compiled it for you in this extended episode! If you haven't already, check out Part One where we discussed the cost of raising animals including feed, housing, equipment, and more.

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

Today's episode is a deep deep dive into what everyone is always the most curious about but too afraid to ask...how much DOES homesteading cost? In part one of two, we're going over the specific costs of everything you need to get started homesteading in a multitude of categories, such as: feed, general poultry, meat chickens, ruminants, pigs, rabbits, bee, etc. We dove deep into the receipts of everything we've had to buy & compiled it for you in this extended episode! Next week, Part Two is going to cover all of the "non-animal" things like food preservation, greenhouses, and more, so stay tuned!

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@shesaidhomestead

And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead

Sage's YouTube: youtube.com/@terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres

Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@calicocowacresand 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode, we're discussing how the homestead lifestyle is romanticized and the role social media plays in setting unrealistic expectations. And sometimes it is romantic! When the sun is setting over a lush garden with chickens scurrying about, we know the hard work is worth it. BUT it also comes with more mud, manure, sweat, and dirty dishes than advertised.

For other ways to follow along check out:

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Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres

and Instagram: Insta

Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠Calico Cow Acres

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode, we're getting to know Sage! Who she is, how she landed on homesteading, her experiences so far, and what she sees for the future. Fun fact: outside of homesteading, she works as an environmental consultant! Originally from Georgia, Sage found herself wanting a mor fulfilling life lived outside. Returning to the southeastern US after living in Colorado for several years, she has settled in Western North Carolina. She homesteads by herself on 3 acres with chickens, sheep, bees, and more than one huge garden. 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 Buy Sage a coffee: Buy Me A Coffee Shop Sage's small business: Fleur Noire Candle Co 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

Today we're diving deep into the world of seeds! Talking our favorite and least favorite varieties and the places we like to source them from. Our answers might surprise you! Let us know in a comment below what your favorite seed varieties & sources are. We'd love to try them out & share with others! Links to Our Favorite Seed Sources:

MIGARDENER: https://migardener.com/calicocow JOHNNY'S: https://shorturl.at/ltEUZ

BAKER CREEK: https://www.rareseeds.com/

FRUITION SEEDS: https://www.fruitionseeds.com/

SOW TRUE SEED: https://sowtrueseed.com/

EDEN BROTHERS: https://www.edenbrothers.com/

BOTANICAL INTERESTS: https://www.botanicalinterests.com/ For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: YouTube And connect with us on Instagram: Instagram Sage's YouTube: YouTube and Instagram: ⁠Instagram

Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠YouTube and Instagram: ⁠Instagram 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode, we're getting to know Mickayla! Who she is, how she landed on homesteading, her experiences so far, and what she sees for the future. Fun fact: outside of homesteading, she works as an architectural designer! Originally from Michigan, Mickayla graduated college and found herself wanting more connection with nature. After moving across the country more than once, she and her now husband decided to settle in Western North Carolina and turn an abandoned 8 acre lot into their dream homestead. She has only been on her property for about a year but already has a large garden, chickens, and ducks! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead And connect with us on Instagram: shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres and Instagram: terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠Calico Cow Acres 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode we're chatting about eating seasonally during wintertime. We wanted to elaborate on our previous episode and deep dive into one of our favorite topics - food! Specifically what types of food we're eating over the winter season. From in-season produce & dairy items you'll find at your local store to root veggies and shelf stable bulk goods to foods from those distant summer months that we carefully preserved, we're talking all about how to eat delicious homemade food in your cozy home during these cold days, and we're sharing some of our favorite go-to recipes, too.

Link to "How much we preserved in 2023" video: https://youtu.be/u_kVLAyzg30

Link to the recipes we shared: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I51J8NfOp3a3wvAIbfpAn0zMlMeOFSe2/view?usp=sharing For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@shesaidhomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead Sage's YouTube: youtube.com/@terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@UCnHSiY-Rra3rSzrCHfe5-Nw 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode we're discussing the seasonality of homesteading. Living with the seasons comes with the territory when you're cooking with seasonal produce, planning gardens, and raising animals, among other things.

We discuss what each season looks like for us and how that has evolved as we continue to build our homesteads from scratch. Each season comes with its gifts and challenges, and we do our best to keep up with them all - from checking the forecast to can tomatoes in August to garden planning in the dead of winter.

For other ways to follow along check out:

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And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead Insta

Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres YT

and Instagram: Terra Nova Acres Insta

Mickayla's YouTube: Calico Cow Acres YT

and Instagram: Calico Cow Acres 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 [email protected]

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode, we're chatting about things we wish we knew before we started homesteading...and, wow, there are a lot! We hope this discussion can help other new homesteaders or "homesteaders-in-training" to avoid some of the oopsies, burnout, and confusion we've experienced while embracing this lifestyle. But it's not all bad stuff. We also talk about some of the unexpected positive aspects of this lifestyle we've had the joy of experiencing. We're curious if any of the topics we brought up in this episode surprised you - or if you've got your own things you wish you'd known, let us know! Send us an email or a DM on Instagram! For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead YouTube And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead Insta Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres YouTube and Instagram: Terra Nova Acres Insta Mickayla's YouTube: Calico Cow Acres YouTube and Instagram: Calico Cow Acres 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 [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo, Sage and Mickayla

In today's episode we're discussing "What IS Homesteading?" We look up a formal definition, chat about our personal feelings of this definition, and then discuss our own ideas of how we define homesteading for ourselves. We squash some gatekeeping, and talk about how gatekeeping can be found in many areas of life, not just homesteading.

We also chat about different ways you can be a homesteader, even without having land. There are many homesteading activities that don't require land or a garden! It's important to us to create a community of inclusivity. Anyone can be a homesteader, and we're glad you're here to chat about homesteading with us!

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead Podcast

And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead Insta

Sage's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres YT

and Instagram: Terra Nova Acres Insta

Mickayla's YouTube: Calico Cow Acres YT

and Instagram: Calico Cow Acres Insta

Red's Instagram: Seitan Farmstead 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 [email protected]

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage, Mickayla, and Red

On today's episode we're sharing stories of "never did I ever." Things we never anticipated dealing with as part of our homestead journeys.

We all have expectations going into homesteading. We dream of the idyllic gardens and sweet moments with our farm critters. We plan as much as we can, and we research worst-case scenarios to try our best to be ready for anything. But even with the best plans in place, there's always room for the unexpected. Which is exactly what we talk about in today's episode.

At the end, we also chat about the names, or not names, of our critters. We'd love to hear if you name all or some of your critters, so send us an email or a DM!

For other ways to follow along check out: She Said Homestead on YouTube: She Said Homestead Podcast And connect with us on Instagram: SheSaidHomestead

age's YouTube: Terra Nova Acres and Instagram: terra.nova.acres Mickayla's YouTube: Calico Cow Acres and Instagram: CalicoCowAcres Red's Instagram: SeitanFarmstead 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 [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo, Sage, Red, and Mickayla

Welcome, friend! This is "She Said Homestead," the podcast where we discuss all things homesteading from traditional and not-so-traditional perspectives.

We cover a range of topics, from how to get started, to the science of soil health, to funny stories from our experiences, and much more.

We're Sage and Mickayla, two gals who run homesteads on top of working our full time jobs.

Listen on YouTube: She Said Homestead Podcast

And connect with us on Instagram: She Said Homestead Insta

Find Sage on YouTube: Terra Nova Acres YT

and on Instagram: Terra Nova Acres Insta

Find Mickayla on YouTube: Calico Cow Acres YT

and on Instagram: Calico Cow Acres 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 [email protected]

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage & Mickayla