26 episodes
A Little Self Reliant Ashley Constance
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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In our busy modern world, many people are interested in becoming more self-reliant, but have no idea where to start. Join first-generation homesteader and passionate gardener Ashley Constance for soul-centred and attainable conversations around growing your own food, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and everything in between. Whether you're on a farm in the country or in a house in the city, there is something for everyone in the world of self-reliance.
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Pressure Canning for Beginners with Angi Schneider
*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.
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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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Bulk Buying Meat from Local Farms with Charlotte Wasylik
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.
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Chatsworth Farm Website
Chatsworth Farm Instagram
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Preserving Food by Freezing
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.
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Drink and Farm Podcast Episode
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Getting Started with Seed Saving with Erin Colborn
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.
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Green Witch Seed Co. Website
The Northern Grower Podcast
Erin's Instagram
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Home Composting For Beginners with Karin Velez
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.
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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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New Animal Anxiety
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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Customer Reviews
Love it!
Practical useful information provided by a knowledgeable person. Very good quality info and good quality audio. Keep the episodes comin!
New Fan
I just started following this podcast on the recommendation of The House & Homestead and I’ve loved every episode! My husband and I have spent the last couple years trying to become more self-reliant and self-sufficient now that we live on 5 acres and this podcast really spells it all out for you. It’s nice having it in an audio version that I can listen to while chasing the kids around or taking care of the property, etc. Even with some of the topics I feel like I know enough about, it’s nice going back through the basics and making sure I’m checking all the boxes and maybe learning a thing or two that can help me in my journey. I would love to learn some things about home canning if you have any tips on that!! Keep up the good work!
Gardens and farms
I have been following Ashley for a long time and I’m so excited to learn more about her life. I have been inspired to get land and start a garden with some small animals, BUT the task seemed too big. But listening to her podcast, it seems more doable with her tips and info. Thanks my Canadian friend!