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Old Ways

Homesteading with a focus on urban and suburban sustainable living with a pagan and spiritual twist.

  1. 4d ago

    At the Garden Gate - episode 4

    You've watered it. You've weeded it. You've watched it grow for weeks... But now comes the question every gardener eventually asks: "Is this thing actually ready to harvest?" 🍅 Pick it too early, and you might miss the best flavor. Wait too long, and that tender zucchini can suddenly become a baseball bat, your cucumbers turn bitter, and those beans become tough and stringy! This week on At the Garden Gate, we're taking a walk through the garden and learning how to recognize the signs that your vegetables are ready for the harvest basket. 🌿 We'll talk about: 🍅 How to tell when tomatoes are perfectly ripe 🥒 Why bigger isn't always better with cucumbers and zucchini 🫛 When green beans are at their best 🌶️ The difference between harvesting peppers green or fully ripe 🥕 How to check carrots without digging them up 🧄 Knowing when garlic and onions are ready 🌽 The secret to catching sweet corn at its peak 🎃 When pumpkins and winter squash are ready to come off the vine 🌿 And how regular harvesting can actually keep your garden producing longer Most importantly, we'll talk about the one tool every gardener has that can be better than a calendar or a seed packet... Observation. 👀 Your garden is constantly telling you when it's ready. You just have to learn how to listen. 🎙️ Join us At the Garden Gate, from Old Ways, New Days, where we're growing confidence right alongside the garden. Grab your basket... It's harvest time! 🌻 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com Episode sponsor: Medicinal Garden Kit https://www.digistore24.com/redir/379812/OWNDpc/MedicinalGardenKit

  2. Aug 3

    At the Garden Gate - episode 3

    🥵🌿 Is the summer heat taking a toll on your garden? If your tomatoes are dropping blossoms, your lettuce has bolted, or everything seems to wilt by lunchtime, don't panic—your garden may simply be trying to survive the heat. This week on At the Garden Gate, we're sharing practical, real-world tips to help your garden weather those scorching summer days. Learn how to tell the difference between normal afternoon wilting and true heat stress, when and how to water for stronger roots, why mulch is one of your best gardening tools, and simple ways to protect your plants without spending a fortune. Whether you're growing in raised beds, containers, or a backyard garden, these easy techniques can help your plants stay healthier until cooler weather returns. 🌱 In this episode:  💧 Deep watering vs. shallow watering  🌾 The power of mulch  ☀️ Simple ways to provide afternoon shade  🍅 Why tomatoes stop setting fruit in extreme heat  🌿 Which vegetables need the most help—and which actually love the heat  🧤 Practical tips to keep both you and your garden thriving this summer Don't let a heat wave undo months of hard work. A few small changes now can make all the difference when harvest season arrives. 🎙️ Join us At the Garden Gate, the gardening mini-series from Old Ways, New Days, where we help you grow with confidence—one season at a time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com Episode sponsor: Medicinal Garden Kit https://www.digistore24.com/redir/379812/OWNDpc/MedicinalGardenKit

  3. Jul 23

    Seeds of Tomorrow Part One: The Hidden Cost of Convenience

    Every apple. Every tomato. Every ear of corn. Every seed tells a story. Long before grocery stores, refrigeration, and global supply chains, our ancestors carefully saved seeds from their strongest, healthiest, and most flavorful plants. Those small decisions shaped the food that feeds the world today. But somewhere along the way, convenience became one of agriculture's greatest priorities. What happens when fruit becomes seedless? Why do so many grocery store vegetables look exactly alike? What have we gained through modern plant breeding... and what traditions have we left behind? In the first episode of our three-part Seeds of Tomorrow series, we're tracing the remarkable journey of our food—from ancient gardens to supermarket shelves. 🌾 Discover how our ancestors became the world's first plant breeders. 🍎 Learn why preserving seed diversity has always mattered. 🌱 Explore the hidden history behind the foods we eat every day. 🌍 Begin asking the questions that will shape the future of our gardens and our food. This isn't a story about fear. It's a story about stewardship. Because every harvest begins with a single seed... and every seed carries the possibility of tomorrow. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com Episode sponsor: Medicinal Garden Kit https://www.digistore24.com/redir/379812/OWNDpc/MedicinalGardenKit

    Seeds of Tomorrow Part One: The Hidden Cost of Convenience

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Homesteading with a focus on urban and suburban sustainable living with a pagan and spiritual twist.