Homesteading is a hard journey to do alone. In this episode we talk to Indy Guy about different local groups and how to find them. This is such a great conversation on how to find community and the importance of it. MAG YouTube Channel - http

S2 E20 - Emus, Crofts, and the Scottish Homestead

Jul 19th, 2023 50m 4s

Chloe from The Highland Emus and Co. was absolutely a joy to talk to! She knows so much about emus and we talk all things hatching, raising and enjoying these amazing animals. We also dive into what homesteading in Scotland is like. We are conf

S2 E19 - Second Best Honey in the County, July Farm Update.

Jul 13th, 2023 26m 1s

We've been hatching a lot around here lately! Guineas, and chicks are in the brooder box! We've got several new hives and Queens. Enjoy this July Farm Update! Thanks for listening. HISEA Boots Discount CodeSave 15% using code ROCK15 at checkout

S2 E18 - This Little Bee went to the Market, and Homesteading Friends June Farm Update

Jun 21st, 2023 22m 12s

June has been a busy month just like every other month of spring and summer. We've been lucky enough to make new friends at the farmers market and in our community. We were also very blessed to see old friends from Tennessee and West Virginia.

S2 E17- June Bee Chat, Farmers Markets, Observation Hives and Honey Flow

Jun 16th, 2023 1h 4m

June for a beekeeper is is a VERY busy time. Not only are we in the final push for honey before summer but it's also prime market season. Once we have that beautiful liquid gold, we have to sell it. Bryan is heavy in the market scene and we

S2 E16 - Reindeer, Bees, Chickens, Turkeys, Pigs and Agrotourism OH MY! With Goldendale Reindeer

May 31st, 2023 1h 5m

RNs to Reindeer Farmers! COVID wasn't all bad! It caused us to rethink our lives working in a busy 60 bed ER to moving two states away to open a reindeer farm. We now have 6 reindeer and do small group tours for eager reindeer learners. We also

S2 E15 - Farmers Market, Swarms, Buying tomatoes, and Homeschooling, May Homestead Update Update

May 17th, 2023 24m 41s

On this episode we talk about our very first farmers market. It was such a refreshing time being part of a greater community. We took our observation hive with us, and everyone really seemed to enjoy it. Swarm season for us is officially on,

S2 E14 - Gardening, Foraging, Growing Mushrooms, and LOTS of Homestead Knowledge! With Amanda from The Happy Homestead

May 10th, 2023 1h 3m

I've always been a gardener at heart, even in my early years. Growing food stirred something in my heart that I didn't quite understand, and has lead to preserving our harvests, cheesemaking, soapmaking, bread baking, mycology, beekeeping and s

S2 E13 - Patriot Homesteaders Conference Recap

May 3rd, 2023 26m 28s

We had the pleasure of being invited to teach "Intro to Beekeeping," at the Patriot Homesteaders Conference in Scottsburg, Indiana. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and community with amazing like minded individuals. We saw first hand how

S2 E12 April Bee Chat, Buying Queens, Banking Queens, Installing Queens!! Long Live the Queens!

Apr 26th, 2023 1h 1m

April is still early for beekeeping season in most places. Our colonies are growing and we are coming to the point where we are preparing for the upcoming honey flow. In this episode we talk all about queens and splits. The benefits of buying q

S2 E11 - April on the Homestead, Chickens, Beekeeping and Projects, projects, projects

Apr 19th, 2023 33m 30s

It's a busy time of year on the homestead! Bee math, lawn mower problems, garden prepping, and chickens going rogue. Never a dull moment around here. Thanks for listening to our April farm update.Support the showPlease subscribe, rate and share

S2 E10- Barndominium, KuneKunes, and Life on a New Homestead with Holy Ground Homestead

Apr 4th, 2023 1h 17m

We are the Allens - first generation homesteaders forging a new path for our family of 6 (almost 7). We just moved in to the barndominium we built on our 5 acres at the first of this year, and have already jumped into the deep end with five Kun

S2 E9 - March Beekeeping Chat, Checking Food Stores, Reversing Boxes, and The Art of Beekeeping

Mar 28th, 2023 1h 3m

It's the end of March and we're so close to the start of beekeeping season. In this episode Bryan and I talk about the last bit of spring prep work and the very beginning of build up in the bee yard. We talk about the struggles of feeding syr

S2 E8 - March on the Homestead, Beekeeping Projects, Garden Prep, and Prepared not Scared

Mar 13th, 2023 30m 18s

In this episode we chat about the projects we are working on around our homestead during the month of March. A lot of prep work for beekeeping season to begin, garden plans, removing giant tree stumps and not being scared of what is going on in

S2 E7 - Great Pyrenees, Boer Goats, And Soap! with Creek Bank Homestead

Feb 27th, 2023 1h 11m

We are a small meat and dairy goat farm. With registered Boers being our main focus. We raise Great Pyrenees. We also raise seasonal produce. I do a lot of canning. We raise our own beef, pork and chicken. We also have meat rabbits. We have bee

S2 E6 Small Business, Farm Sitting and Banjo Playing with Darren from Love Handle Clay

Feb 20th, 2023 46m 19s

In this episode we talked with Darren Jackson from Love Handle Clay. He owns a small business creating all sorts of ceramics in West Virginia. He is also a musician (and he wrote and performed out podcast intro)! We chat with him about starting

S2 E5 - February Bee Chat, Spring Splits, Expansion and Going to Market

Feb 13th, 2023 56m 33s

Bryan from Flower Street Farm and Greg from Rock Bridge Farmstead discuss what they are working on in the month of February. Beekeeping is never ending, and there are always things to plan ahead for. Be sure to check out Bryan's website and soc

S2 E4 - February on the Homestead, False Spring, Lots of Mud, and New Life

Feb 6th, 2023 28m 22s

On this episode we talk about our new ram lamb, preparing for spring, and remembering to soak in the last few weeks of winter as we prepare to hit the ground running on our homestead come Spring. Redmonds Real Salt us code ROCKBRIDGE for 15% of

S2 E3 - Homesteading, Homeschooling, and Living the Good Life! With Kody Hanner of Homestead Education

Jan 30th, 2023 52m 17s

I am a homesteader and homeschool mom that has a thriving pig operation and created homestead science. Homestead Science is a one of a kind homeschool curriculum that teaches kids the why behind homesteading, where their food comes from, and ma

S2 E2 - Beekeeping, Lavender, and Chickens with Flower Street Farm

Jan 23rd, 2023 1h 10m

We are a small business (just Bryan and Jen!) running a pollinator farm/beekeeping business in a suburban setting in Lakewood, Colorado. We keep bees on our property and others, running around forty hives currently. We grow lavender and other

S2 E1 - January on the Homestead, Organizing, and Hard Times (Farm Update)

Jan 16th, 2023 45m 29s

First off, we've been podcasting for a year! Thanks for sticking around. It's our January homestead update about all of the things we've been doing and all of the things are we looking forward to. Hive Life 2023 was a lot of fun and got to meet

S1 E23 - Merry Christmas From Rock Bridge Farmstead

Dec 26th, 2022 12m 36s

Just a short episode wishing each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas. Thank you for listening to our show and were really looking forward to what 2023 has in store. Support the showPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast with the world

S1 E22 - Off Grid Life with Rocky and Lora of Our Sweet Life off Grid Farm

Dec 12th, 2022 1h 11m

Join us on our journey of sustainable off grid living, gardening, canning, preserving, homesteading and serving God.IG: oursweetlifeoffgridfarmYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@oursweetlifeoffgridfarm3786Support the showPlease subscribe, rate a

S1 E21 - Hobby Farm to Self Sufficiency with The Farm at Two Fish Ridge

Nov 28th, 2022 51m 22s

Five years ago we bought property with a barn and pasture with no dreams of farming. It sat untouched for two years. We planted a garden three years ago and caught the bug. Renovations and clean-up of the farm began. Since then, we’ve added cow

S1 E20 - Rabbit Tractors and Homestead Business with Laura Cox of Cox Homestead

Nov 14th, 2022 1h 16m

I am a homestead entrepreneur who enjoys finding ways to turn homesteading projects into business opportunities the covers the costs and then some! I enjoy teaching folks how to raise rabbit for meat, laughter, cold brew, blue jean shirts, and