A Tiny Homestead

Mary E Lewis
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We became homesteaders three years ago when we moved to our new home on a little over three acres. But, we were learning and practicing homesteading skills long before that. This podcast is about all kinds of homesteaders, and farmers, and bakers - what they do and why they do it. I’ll be interviewing people from all walks of life, different ages and stages, about their passion for doing old fashioned things in a newfangled way. https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  1. 17h ago

    A Visit to J&M’s Hodge Podge Ranch

    Meet Misty and Jamie of J&M’s Hodge Podge Ranch in Kansas! Their little ranch is home to a wonderful mix of animals, including Highland cattle, goats, donkeys, chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs, and emus. What started with a love of Highland cows has grown into a place where people can connect with animals, learn about farm life, and make special memories. We talk about the importance of helping children understand where their food comes from, the joy of introducing kids to farm animals, and why caring for animals takes time, patience, and commitment. You’ll also meet Wheelie Nelson, an adorable disabled goat who has captured hearts with his wheelchair and sweet personality. Misty and Jamie share the realities of caring for Wheelie and their hopes of bringing smiles to children who could use some extra encouragement. Join us for a fun, heartwarming conversation about animals, education, and the rewards of opening your heart and your farm to others. Find J&M’s Hodge Podge Ranch: Look for them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Visits are by appointment. Learn more about your host at ATinyHomestead.com. This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  2. 3d ago

    A New Chapter for Cole Canyon Farms

    Big changes and exciting news are happening at Cole Canyon Farms! Mary welcomes Morgan back for their ninth conversation to share an update on her family's journey through land disputes, farming challenges, and the search for a place to call home. Morgan and her husband have sold their former property and moved to a new 20-acre farm in Montana. Their new home comes with something they desperately needed: water! With a successful well, plenty of outbuildings, a large barn, a fascinating old library, and room to grow, the future is looking brighter than ever. Morgan shares news about her growing goat cheese business, her new Guernsey calf named Mavis, a pregnant pony, plans for a new home and cheese-making room, and an upcoming YouTube channel. She also opens up about the difficult years that brought her family to this point, the lessons she's learned, and why persistence matters when farming gets hard. This conversation is about more than a new farm. It's about family, resilience, learning from setbacks, caring for animals, and trusting that sometimes a difficult chapter can lead to a wonderful new beginning. In this episode, we discuss: Finding and buying the right property for a small farm The challenges and costs of drilling a well Plans for Cole Canyon Farms and future agritourism Growing a goat cheese business and welcoming a new cow Building a farm that can support the next generation The importance of perseverance, family, and hope Join Mary and Morgan for an honest, heartfelt conversation about farming, fresh starts, and the possibilities that come when you keep going. Find Morgan and Cole Canyon Farms: Visit the Cole Canyon Farms website at www.colcanyonfarms.com and look for updates on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Find Mary: Visit atinyhomestead.com to learn more about A Tiny Homestead, and gritandgraceintheheartland.com for Grit and Grace in the Heartland: Women in Agriculture. This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  3. Oct 9

    The Wholehearted Rancher

    Join Mary for a conversation with Kristle of The Wholehearted Rancher in central California. Kristle and her husband run a large cattle ranch while also farming almonds, raising a family, and managing the demands of a busy ranching life. Kristle shares the story behind her Branded in Faith T-shirt subscription, created to encourage women in agriculture, ranching, and homesteading. Her mission is to build community, offer inspiration, and remind women to take time for themselves, even when life gets busy. Mary and Kristle also talk about calving season, cattle breeding, the realities of ranch work, and the many people who make it possible to get food from the ranch to our tables. They discuss the importance of supporting agricultural families and recognizing the hard work of everyone in the food supply chain. It's an encouraging conversation about faith, family, hard work, self-care, and following through on a dream. Find Kristle: Website: thewholeheartedrancher.com Find The Wholehearted Rancher on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for ranch life, inspiration, and Branded in Faith T-shirts.   This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  4. Oct 5

    Common Ground MN

    What happens when farmers and consumers get together and simply start asking questions? A lot of learning, conversation, and connection! In this episode, Mary talks with Kelly Stanek of Common Ground Minnesota about agriculture, women in farming, and the importance of helping consumers understand where their food comes from. Kelly shares how Common Ground Minnesota connects women farmers with consumers through farm dinners, cooking classes, trivia nights, social media, and other events. They talk about both big agriculture and small-scale farming in Minnesota, from corn and soybeans to farm stands, gardens, chickens, and cottage food businesses. Mary and Kelly also talk about why there are no stupid questions when it comes to agriculture. Whether you want to know what that giant machine in the field is doing, why eggs come in different colors, or how food gets from a farm to your table, there are farmers who are happy to share what they know. It is a fun and informative conversation about agriculture, community, and the women who help make it all happen. In this episode: • Common Ground Minnesota and what they do • Women farmers and their role in agriculture • Big agriculture in Minnesota • The growing popularity of farm stands and small-scale farming • Minnesota's cottage food movement • Farm-to-school and agricultural education • Cooking classes and connecting consumers with farmers • Why there are no stupid questions about farming • Chickens, eggs, gardens, and growing your own food • What's coming for Common Ground Minnesota in 2027 Learn more about Common Ground Minnesota at commongroundminnesota.com and find them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. And remember, whether you have 1,000 acres or a few tomato plants, you are part of the conversation about food and agriculture.   This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  5. Oct 2

    Happy Humblestead

    What does it really take to build a homestead that can help support your family? Mary chats with Caitlin from Happy Humblestead in Tennessee about starting small, making money from a homestead, and building a life that works for your family. Caitlin shares how she and her family started their Virginia homestead with just $100 and a dream. From rabbits, quail, canning and sourdough to renting homesteading equipment, their small homestead eventually helped pay the mortgage and even helped launch her husband's business. They also talk about cottage food laws, learning kitchen skills, raising livestock, processing animals, and the emotional highs and lows that come with homesteading. One thing becomes clear: homesteading is not always the pretty picture we see on social media. There are successes, failures, hard decisions and plenty of lessons along the way. Most importantly, Caitlin and Mary talk about why starting small, supporting each other and being honest about the hard parts can make all the difference. Find Caitlin on social media at Happy Humblestead. Find Mary at ATinyHomestead.com. This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  6. Sep 30

    nocrumbsleft

    In this episode of A Tiny Homestead, Mary talks with Teri Turner of nocrumbsleft about cooking, creativity, food, and the joy of learning as you go. Teri shares how her love of food and cooking unexpectedly grew into a successful online business. She talks about becoming a self-taught cook, creating recipes, working with seasonal ingredients, and why she believes you should start by cooking what you actually love to eat. Mary and Teri also talk about learning from mistakes in the kitchen, making recipes your own, cooking with whatever ingredients you have available, and why there is no single "right" way to cook. The conversation turns toward holiday cooking, Thanksgiving traditions, homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce, casseroles, and creative ways to change up recipes you may not normally enjoy. They also discuss teaching children to cook, building confidence in the kitchen, and the importance of giving kids the skills they need to take care of themselves. Most of all, this conversation is about following your interests, trying new things, making mistakes, and discovering that cooking can be both practical and incredibly rewarding. In this episode: How Teri Turner found her way into food blogging Why cooking what you love is a great place to start Learning cooking skills through experimentation Why recipes are guidelines, not rules Making delicious food with whatever you have available Thanksgiving traditions and favorite dishes Creative twists on traditional recipes Teaching kids to cook and become more independent Why it's okay to make mistakes in the kitchen Finding joy in cooking real food Learn more about Mary and A Tiny Homestead at atinytinyhomestead.com and follow Teri Turner and nocrumbsleft on social media. This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  7. Sep 28

    The Old Farmer's Almanac 2027

    Carol Connare, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, is back on the podcast for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about weather, gardening, nature, and the new 2027 edition of the almanac. Mary and Carol talk about unusual weather patterns, long-range forecasting, El Niño, changing weather signals, and why this year has left even longtime weather watchers feeling a little confused. They also get into home remedies and useful plants, including ginger, lemon balm, elderberry, aloe, comfrey, and witch hazel. Mary shares some favorite family remedies and memories from raising her kids. Plus, they talk about growing apples, tomatoes, watching birds and insects, the signs nature gives us, and why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can reveal some pretty amazing things. Carol also shares the story behind the almanac's "Best Days" calendar and what happened when editor Tim Goodwin decided to follow it for an entire year. If you've ever wondered what nature is trying to tell you, this conversation is full of stories, traditions, gardening wisdom, and plenty of weather talk. Find more from The Old Farmer’s Almanac at almanac.com. Find Mary at atinyhomestead.com. This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. Good Egg https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

  8. Sep 25

    BRC Fallow Deer

    What happens when your husband suggests raising fallow deer while you're in labor? For Becky Compton of BRC Fallow Deer in Kansas, it eventually led to a whole new way of farming. Mary talks with Becky about raising fallow deer alongside cattle, rabbits, bees and a garden. Becky shares how her family got started with deer, what makes fallow deer different from whitetails, and why fawning season is her favorite time of year. They also talk about bottle-feeding baby deer, teaching children responsibility through farm life, the importance of safety around bucks during rut, and the many ways fallow deer can be raised as an alternative livestock option. And yes, Mary gets plenty of answers to her very important questions about baby deer, including what they sound like! Learn more about Becky and BRC Fallow Deer at brcdeer.com and on social media at BRC Fallow Deer. Thanks for listening to A Tiny Homestead! This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company. Good Egg https://www.homesteadliving.com/subscribe/ref/41/ https://homesteadliving.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/ref/41/ www.patreon.com/atinyhomestead If you'd like to support me in growing this podcast, like, share, subscribe or leave a comment. Or just buy me a coffee  https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

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We became homesteaders three years ago when we moved to our new home on a little over three acres. But, we were learning and practicing homesteading skills long before that. This podcast is about all kinds of homesteaders, and farmers, and bakers - what they do and why they do it. I’ll be interviewing people from all walks of life, different ages and stages, about their passion for doing old fashioned things in a newfangled way. https://buymeacoffee.com/lewismaryes

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  • Creator
    Mary E Lewis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    476
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    A Tiny Homestead

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