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