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  • Pressure Canning for Beginners with Angi Schneider
    2022/08/31

    *DISCLAIMER*

    Food safety and safe preserving practices are your own personal responsibility, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only.  In this conversation, we point to many trusted resources for further information and research you can do on the subject of pressure canning.  Always follow tested recipes, the manufacturer’s directions from your specific pressure canner, and up-to-date canning procedures, and see the links below for further reading and resources related to canning safety.

    Pressure canning is an valuable way to preserve your harvest, but it can be intimidating at first.  This week's guest helps us to understand why we don't have to be afraid.  Join me as I talk with Angi Schneider from Schneider Peeps all about the ins and outs of pressure canning for beginners, as well as some very important safety considerations.


    RESOURCES

    Schneider Peeps Website

    Schneider Peeps Instagram

    Angi's Books (Available wherever books are sold):
    Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond by Angi Schneider
    The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables by Angi Schneider

    Safe Substitutions When Canning

    National Center for Home Food Preservation Website

    Altitude Adjustments for Home Canning

    Learning Resources for Home Canning

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    47 分
  • Bulk Buying Meat from Local Farms with Charlotte Wasylik
    2022/08/17

    Purchasing a full, half, or even quarter of an animal through the farm-to-table model can be a bit intimidating, but this week's guest is here to help  break it all down for you.  Join me as I talk with Charlotte Wasylik of Chatsworth Farm in Vermilion, Alberta, all about the process of purchasing meat in bulk direct from a local farm.

    RESOURCES

    Chatsworth Farm Website

    Chatsworth Farm Instagram

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    44 分
  • Preserving Food by Freezing
    2022/07/27

    Most people tend to think of canning or root cellaring when they consider food preservation, especially in the homesteading community.  In this episode, I'm kicking off a 5-part food preservation series by shining light on the most well-known and convenient modern food preservation method - freezing!

    Preserving food is a huge part of self-reliance, and in this episode, I share 10 things that we like to freeze as well as best practices and tips for success.

    RESOURCES

    Drink and Farm Podcast Episode

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    18 分
  • Getting Started with Seed Saving with Erin Colborn
    2022/07/20

    Learning to save your own seeds is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a gardener, and on this week's episode, I'm joined by Erin Colborn of Green Witch Seed Co. and The Northern Grower Podcast to talk all about how to get started.

    RESOURCES

    Green Witch Seed Co. Website

    The Northern Grower Podcast

    Erin's Instagram

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    41 分
  • Home Composting For Beginners with Karin Velez
    2022/07/06

    If you're a gardener, then you already know that home compost is garden gold - but the problem is, we can never seem to make enough of it!  Join me while I chat with this week's special guest, Karin Velez, all about home composting for beginners.

    RESOURCES

    Chicken Wing Clipping Tutorial

    Just Grow Something Podcast Website

    Just Grow Something Instagram

    Wolf Creek Family Farm Website

    Wolf Creek Family Farm Instagram

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    Living A Little Self Reliant Facebook Group

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    33 分
  • New Animal Anxiety
    2022/06/29

    Bringing new animals home to the homestead or even just your house can be incredibly exciting, but something I don't think we talk about enough is how nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing it can be, as well.  This week, we're talking all about "New Animal Anxiety", plus six tips to help you navigate the stress that comes along with caring for the new livestock or pets in your life.

    RESOURCES

    Just Grow Something Interview

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    37 分
  • Foraging for Beginners with Jessica Mose
    2022/06/22

    Foraging - or Wildcrafting - has exploded in popularity in recent years, but for the absolute beginner, it can seem a bit intimidating.  Join me with guest Jessica Mose of Prairie Soap Shack as she shares her tips and tricks for first-time foragers.

    RESOURCES

    Jess's Website + Store - prairiesoapshack.com

    Jess's Instagram

    Jess's Facebook Page

    Jess's Facebook Group

    Living A Little Self Reliant Facebook Group

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    31 分
  • 5 Herbal Teas to Grow in your Garden
    2022/06/15

    Growing your own herbs to use for tea is so easy and incredibly rewarding!  In this episode, we discuss my top 5 must-have tea herbs in my garden, plus helpful tips for harvesting, drying, and storing them.

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    Living A Little Self Reliant Facebook Group

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    19 分