The Holstein House Podcast

Robin Holstein

Welcome to The Holstein House Podcast! I’m Robin, and this podcast is all about practical self-sufficiency for everyday life. Learn to save money, build a complete food pantry, master classic recipes, and manage a successful micro-homestead and bed & breakfast. My journey started as an Army wife and then a single mother of two sons on a tight budget, and now I use those decades of experience to help you achieve frugal living and food security. We deep dive into food preservation methods like home canning, freezing, and dehydrating. You’ll also follow the adventures on our small-scale homestead with container gardening, chickens, and ducks. I also share tips on earning income by hosting guests through my B&B business, robinholstein.com. Ready to build a better life? Subscribe and join our community!

  1. MAR 24

    Episode 144 The coming growing season, dogs cats chickens and ducks, bird flu, and more!

    In this episode   Season 3 Episode 144 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, dogs cats chickens and ducks, bird flu, and more!   Links from the show: Appalachian Outlaw Trails: https://aotwv.com/  Bird Flu: https://agriculture.wv.gov/wvda-confirms-case-of-avian-influenza-in-backyard-flock-in-kanawha-county/    Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/    Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV   For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email)  is redwave905@getalby.com  My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true        #HolsteinHouse #WVGardens #PermacultureDesign #ContainerGrown #WandoPeas #AppalachianGrown #Zone7a #CompanionPlanting #PotToPlate

    55 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Episode 143: The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today!

    As we close out the year, it’s time to sit down and talk about... well, what else? The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today! We’re taking a deep dive into the year’s gardening journey, from the simplicity of windowsill scrap gardens and fresh sprouts to the very real challenges of managing a container garden in a changing season. I’m also sharing a first look at the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and the latest West Virginia Department of Agriculture Bulletin as we begin to look forward. Stick around as we check in on the whole crew—the dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks—and I'll even share my very first sign of the upcoming Spring season! Whether you're joining me live or catching the replay, let’s reflect on what this year taught us about homesteading, resilience, and the joy of a small-scale harvest."  #YearInReview2025  #MicroHomestead  #ContainerGardening  #FarmersAlmanac  #WestVirginiaGardening  #ScrapGardening  #ChickensAndDucks

    1h 2m

  3. 10/28/2025

    Episode 142 Oct 28 2025 Season Review, Flock Expansion, & Farm Life Realities

    Season Review, Flock Expansion, & Farm Life Realities It's time to wrap up the season! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into our growing season review, celebrating the wins (hello, massive sweet potato harvest!) and discussing what failed (let's just say not everything goes according to plan on the micro-homestead). But the big news is the flock expansion! We successfully introduced new chickens and ducks to the homestead. We cover the vital steps of quarantine to check for illness and disease, and how we used a visual-only separation technique to let the new and old flocks see each other without access, drastically reducing stress and fighting when integration day arrived. Finally, we get real about some of the less romantic parts of country living. We discuss a sticky situation with a neighbor's irresponsible pig management that forced us to take action. This leads to a serious and important discussion about contingency planning for farm animals, specifically addressing the difficult reality of ensuring your animals are cared for when marriages or partnerships hit unexpected trouble. Tune in for practical tips, honest reflections, and a crucial conversation about being a responsible small-scale farmer. Link to poultry video:    YouTube https://youtu.be/QNDVgoA88xs    Rumble https://rumble.com/v70s6qo-integrating-new-birds-to-our-flock..html Link to sweet potato video:    YouTube https://youtu.be/BC9AXle25LE    Rumble https://rumble.com/v70izds-mega-sweet-potato-harvest-from-one-grow-bag-you-wont-believe-the-yield.html #GrowingSeasonReview, #FlockIntegration, #HomesteadingLife, #FarmAnimalCare, #PoultryManagement, #NeighborIssues, #ChickensAndDucks, #SmallFarm, #RealFarmTalk

    29 min

  4. 02/20/2025

    Episode 138 Cooking with beef tongue, heart, this crazy weather, starting seeds, bird flu and more!

    Season 3 Episode 138 Cooking with beef tongue, heart, this crazy weather, starting seeds, bird flu and more!!   #holsteinhouse #garden  #wv #usa #travel #bnb #gm #pv #podcast    Links from the show:   Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/    NPR Bird Flu: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5282389/avian-bird-flu-eggs-prices-cull-usda-michigan-poultry-influenza-farmer-vaccination-h5n1     Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV   For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com

    1h 2m

  5. 01/22/2025

    Season 3 Episode 137 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, chickens and ducks, freeze, snow. Coops in the cold, bird flu, red dye, and maybe some presidential politics and more!

    Season 3 Episode 137 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, chickens and ducks, freeze, snow. Coops in the cold, bird flu, red dye, and maybe some presidential politics if we have time, and more!   Links from the show:   Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/    Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV   For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email)  is redwave905@getalby.com    My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    1h 1m

  6. 11/05/2024

    Look back at the 2024 growing season, chickens and ducks, hawk, drought, election day, and more!

    Season 3 Episode 136 Look back at the 2024 growing season, chickens and ducks, hawk, drought, election day, and more! Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/  Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email)  is redwave905@getalby.com  #garden #cooking # poultry #election

    57 min

  7. 10/04/2024

    Episode 135: “Catching up on end of garden season 2024, hurricane recovery, Israel, dogs and cats, new chickens and ducks, and more.”

    Episode 135: “Catching up on end of garden season 2024, hurricane recovery, Israel, dogs and cats, new chickens and ducks, and more.” Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/  Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email)  is redwave905@getalby.com

    1h 12m

  8. 08/10/2024

    Episode 134: “Garden update, Tomato Pie, Preparing without guilt and more”

    It’s Aug[ 8 ], 2024 and this is Episode: 134 of the Holstein House Broadcast answering questions on hosting a bnb from your home, your pantry, food preparation and storage questions, and more! Links from the show:  Clean eating  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/clean-eating-what-does-that-mean     Delicious Rustic Tomato Pie: Easy & Flavorful!   https://rumble.com/v59kgt9-delicious-rustic-tomato-pie-easy-and-flavorful.html    https://youtu.be/zJMNf6IxOts?si=opez7QgAPtv6advD    Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV   For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/  Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/   Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email)  is redwave905@getalby.com

    1h 6m
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Welcome to The Holstein House Podcast! I’m Robin, and this podcast is all about practical self-sufficiency for everyday life. Learn to save money, build a complete food pantry, master classic recipes, and manage a successful micro-homestead and bed & breakfast. My journey started as an Army wife and then a single mother of two sons on a tight budget, and now I use those decades of experience to help you achieve frugal living and food security. We deep dive into food preservation methods like home canning, freezing, and dehydrating. You’ll also follow the adventures on our small-scale homestead with container gardening, chickens, and ducks. I also share tips on earning income by hosting guests through my B&B business, robinholstein.com. Ready to build a better life? Subscribe and join our community!

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  • Creator
    Robin Holstein
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Explicit
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