This week's episode kicks off a new series - dedicating an episode to a certain type of plant. Today Jenn & Laura are talking about tomatoes. We share the different classifications of tomatoes, our favorite varieties to grow, how we like grow them, and, of course, how we like to eat and preserve them.  Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefarmlife ..read more

My sister Michelle joins us for this episode and we're talking flowers! Don't worry, Laura will be back next week. Happy gardening! Checkout my sister's San Diego urban garden and food forest: https://youtu.be/T9Xmz5bw86U Michelle's garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelylittle.life/ Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefarmlife ..read more

Jenn & Laura are joined by Petra of Fruition Seeds for this week's episode. Fruition Seeds is a certified organic farm and seed company in the Finger Lakes region of New York that specializes in regionally adapted seeds. We talk with Petra about the importance of regionally adapted seeds, the power of gardening, Fruition Seeds' educational content, and share some seed starting tips. Learn more about Petra and Fruition Seeds at: Fruition Seeds Website Instagram Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on insta ..read more

This episode is all about seed starting! Stay tuned for more info on seed starting as we head out of winter and into spring.  Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefarmlife ..read more

Jenn & Laura are joined by Chris of Modern Mustard farm for this week's episode. Chris farms in zone 6b and a huge part of the Modern Mustard farm is selling fruit trees and strawberries. We discuss planning a garden layout around perennials, orchard placements, food forests, chill hours, and so much more! Connect with Chris: Modern Mustard Shop Instagram  Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefarmlife ..read more

Join Jenn and Laura for a conversation all about companion planting. We dive into permaculture ideas around companion planting as well as some practical and helpful tips for incorporating companion planting into your gardens.  Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefarmlife ..read more

Following up from our conversation last week with Joelle Chille Cale - a plant-based gardener and homesteader who has gardened all over North America and has a background in fungi & insects. This is a shorter episode featuring Joelle's master tips for foraging mushrooms! Resources Joelle mentions in the episodes:  Mushrooms of Northeastern North America by George Barren  Mushrooms of Northwestern North America  Mushrooms Demystified  Mycophagist's 10 Commandments by David Fischer  Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets  Farming the Woods by ..read more

This week's episode features Joelle Chille Cale - a plant-based gardener and homesteader who has gardened all over North America and has a background in fungi & insects. We cover a lot of ground in this episode - chatting about climates, coexisting with the garden, plant-based cooking & eating, and of course, mycology! Next week's episode will be a follow-up, featuring Joelle's master tips for foraging mushrooms! Resources Joelle mentions in the episodes:  Mushrooms of Northeastern North America by George Barren  Mushrooms of Northwestern North America  Mushrooms Demy ..read more

In this episode Jenn & Laura discuss getting started with garden planning, having flexible expectations, considerations for starting a brand new garden and more. Stay tuned for more specific and detailed garden planning episodes covering companion planting, succession planting, and planning a garden with permaculture in mind. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Jenn's Square Foot Gardening Guide Plant Grow Harvest Repeat by Meg Cowden  Laura's Garden Planner Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visi ..read more

In today's episode Jenn and Laura are joined by Dagny of The Cottage Peach. Dagny shares her plantsteading journey, motivation to share her homesteading lifestyle, and shares how she overcame physical and mental challenges associated with chronic illness.  You can find and connect with Dagny at:  https://www.thecottagepeach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecottagepeach/ Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening to the Plantsteading Podcast! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on instagram: The podcast Laura @hippiebillyhomestead Jenn @sunshinefa ..read more