54 episodes
So You Wannabe a Farmer Melissa Spence
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4.8 • 43 Ratings
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Two friends, one farm dream. Wendy packed up her suburban Maryland home, two kids, two cats, and a dog and moved to a farm in rural North Carolina. Melissa, who's still back in Maryland, lives the farm life vicariously through Wendy while tending to her ever-expanding backyard garden. They catch up each week to discuss the latest adventures on her farm, Chutzpah Hollow, with occasional updates from Melissa's tiny oasis in the 'burbs.Why are we here? When Wendy decided to take that enormous leap to fulfill her dream of buying a farm, I wanted to make sure I could follow along every step of the way. This podcast is my opportunity to tag along while helping her document the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens.We are friends, working professionals, Jewish mothers, and total noobs. Neither of us have any experience farming or homesteading. We’re just two gals who love the natural world, and who seek a healthy and meaningful life for ourselves and our families. Some of you brave risk-takers will relate to Wendy. Others, like me, will listen from the sidelines and continue to fantasize about starting our own farm someday while growing whatever we can in our backyards, and trying our hands at living the homestead life in the ‘burbs. We hope you’ll join us on this adventure, either from the sidelines or while getting your own hands dirty.
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48 Seconds Closer to Spring
Winter is an uncertain time on the farm. Hungry predators find their way onto the property, rain forces sheep and pigs to seek shelter in the usual spots, and the goats - who despise rain - pile together under the eaves and on the front porch of the house. Garden planning is in full swing, regardless of whether those plans will actually be followed! Plus, frickin' chickens, a new rooster, the imminent arrival of baby goats and more...All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...T...
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Homesteading is a Mindset
Surprise and Happy Holidays! A little treat from Melissa and Wendy along with apologies for seemingly sneaking off under the cover of darkness without a word of warning or a decent goodbye. (We call that the Spence Sneak-off.) Enjoy the update!All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram:@so_you_wannabe_a_farmerMelissa @sow_grow_letitgoWendy @c...
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Shade Cloth Hurts My Heart
Summer is in full swing. Wendy and Melissa contemplate the viability of garden vision glasses to help in identifying green vegetables on green plants. Brea, the beloved Barbados black belly sheep, is pregnant and the jury is still out on two of her closest pals, Torn Ear and No Tag (no, really, those are their names). Unlike in the big city, drunk dialing on a farm leads to another unexpected delivery of chicks leading Melissa to consider installing a Breathalizer on Wendy's phone to pr...
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When you Give a Sheep a Haircut
June means the end of the school year, graduation, the summer solstice, the time when gardens take off, animals are busy eating the abundant greenery, sheep get sheared, s'mores are made and consumed, harvesting begins, and we get outside as much as possible. Melissa and Wendy share details of their individual domains and ponder aspects of kashrut, or the Jewish laws governing food consumption. It should be very obvious that the hosts have no idea what they are talking about and any info...
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It's Been a Minute
Well, we took an unexpected break. Life got in the way, what can I say? Sorry 'bout that! We're back now. Listen in to hear what's been happening. There are animals, holidays, kitchen discoveries, budding plants, and so much more of the goodies you know you love. Thanks for hanging in there and we hope you enjoy the latest episode.All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.F...
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'Tis the Season
Spring is officially here! Seedlings and flowers are popping, eggs are hatching, the trees are filling with leaves. Sheep get succumb to deadly parasites, heavy storms cause damage and destroy farm structures, and bees swarm. Joy! Come see what the spring has in store on Chutzpah Hollow. It's been quite a season so far, and we've only just begun (I hear a song there).All that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please...
Customer Reviews
A fun listen
I’ve always wanted a farm. Now I can live vicariously…
Mind blowing!
I never knew if i was going to pursue my life as a farmer because i couldn’t find any sources of information. with this podcast, i learned everything i need to know!
Perfect Timing
As a city girl I needed this. Just the other day I walked by a neighbors home and saw a pumpkin growing and thoughtto myself what are you waiting on?