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How to Create a Lush and Sustainable Permaculture Orchard on Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Have you ever dreamed of a thriving, low-maintenance orchard that practically takes care of itself? A permaculture orchard isn’t just a way to grow fruit—it’s a self-sustaining ecosystem that works with nature, not against it. In this episode, I’m breaking down why permaculture orchards are a game changer, sharing what I’ve learned on my own homestead, and helping you avoid common mistakes when designing your own food forest.

🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ What makes a permaculture orchard different from a traditional orchard
✅ How I’m implementing permaculture principles on my own homestead
✅ Common myths and mistakes when planning a food forest
✅ Practical steps to start your own sustainable orchard

📚 Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the full blog post
📖 Join my Free Orchard Planning Webinar

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Preserving Wisdom: My Go-To Books for Food Storage & Canning

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Preserving your harvest is one of the most important skills a homesteader can have, and the right books can be game-changers! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite books on food preservation, covering canning, fermenting, dehydrating, and long-term storage. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your skills, these books will help you preserve food safely and effectively.

📖 In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

✔ Why food preservation is essential for homesteaders

✔ My top book recommendations for canning, fermentation, and food storage

✔ What to look for in a great preservation book

✔ How to choose the best book for your skill level

✔ Bonus book mentions you won’t want to miss!

Ten Commandment: A Guide to Faithful Living Part 2

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0600

God asks you to spend time with Him, to act on His behalf and spread the Gospel to others. To love Him and share that love with others but how? How do you follow God’s commandments on your faith journey?

Through each lesson of this study you are going to dive into the Bible and expand your knowledge of the simple ten commandments our Lord gave the Israelites. These commandments may seem like lost laws for others but are they?

Links

Ten Commandment Bible Study

Teacher Lesson Book

Money Matters: Budgeting Tips for a Sustainable Homestead | Purposeful Home

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Budgeting isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom! In this episode, I’m sharing the budgeting mistakes I made early on, the lessons I learned, and how you can create a budget that works for your homestead and home life. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your financial planning, this episode will help you balance passion projects with financial reality and create a budget that supports your goals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ The biggest budgeting mistakes I made when starting my homestead
✔ A simple step-by-step process for creating a homestead budget
✔ How to balance your dreams with financial reality
✔ Why a budget is actually freedom and not a limitation
✔ How to overcome common budgeting fears and struggles

Resources & Links Mentioned:
📌 Download My Free Budgeting Worksheet
📌 Related Blog Post: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Budget for Your Home and Homestead

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Homestead | Purposeful Life

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Homesteading is an incredible journey, but if I could go back in time, there are a few things I’d do differently! In this episode, I’m sharing the most important lessons I’ve learned—like making the most of the land you have, handling setbacks, finding the right mentors, and letting go of perfectionism. Plus, I’ll talk about why homesteading is a family affair and the crucial lesson I learned about self-care.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ How to work with the land you have—even if it’s not ideal

✔ Why setbacks (like losing livestock) are actually valuable lessons

✔ How finding a mentor can make your homesteading journey easier

✔ Why perfectionism holds you back—and what to focus on instead

✔ How to balance homesteading life without burning out

Resources & Links:

🌱 Grab your Soil Health Guide to help you get take charge of your soil care this Spring!

👩‍🌾 Want mentorship on your homesteading journey? Reach out to me! Use the Chat Icon!

💬 Join the conversation in my Facebook group: Red Ridge Farm Fellowship Growers

📩 Sign up for my Newsletter for homesteading tips & encouragement!

Show Notes

Pasture Pitfalls & Fixes – How to Improve Your Grazing Land | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Struggling with poor pasture quality? In this episode, we’re tackling common pasture management mistakes and sharing practical fixes to improve your grazing land. Whether you’re raising cattle, sheep, goats, or even chickens, proper pasture care is key to healthier animals and a thriving homestead. Learn how rotational grazing, soil health, and weed management can transform your land—and avoid the mistakes I made along the way!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ How rotational grazing improves pasture health and animal nutrition

✔ Soil health strategies to boost fertility naturally

✔ The surprising truth about weeds and what they say about your soil

✔ Common pasture management mistakes (and how to avoid them!)

✔ How to plan for seasonal changes in your pasture

Resources & Links:

📌 Read the companion blog post: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Homestead Pastures

📌 Grab the Rotational Grazing Guide to track pasture health and improve your grazing strategy!

📌 Find the Soil Guide at www.redridgefarm.org/resources

Show Notes

🎙 Join the Conversation!

I’d love to hear from you! Have you struggled with pasture management? What’s worked for you? Send me a message or tag me on social media—I’d love to chat.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review—it helps more homesteaders find the podcast!

Common Dehydrating Mistakes You Might Be Making | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Dehydrating food is an amazing way to preserve your harvest, but mistakes can ruin your hard work! In this episode, we’re covering the top 5 dehydrating mistakes—from overcrowding trays to improper storage—and how to avoid them. Plus, I answer the big question: Do you really need an expensive dehydrator? Tune in for tips, troubleshooting, and ways to make your dehydrated food last longer! 🎙

Show Notes

Tools to Save You Time in a Homestead Kitchen | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Cooking nutritious, whole-food meals from scratch is a cornerstone of a healthy homestead lifestyle. Yet, one of the common hurdles is finding the time to prepare these meals amidst the busy day-to-day life. Thankfully, with the right tools in your kitchen arsenal, you can significantly cut down on prep and cooking time without compromising on the quality and nutritional value of your food. Let's explore the must-have kitchen tools that can make cooking from scratch both a joy and a breeze, ensuring you're well-equipped to whip up nutrient-dense meals efficiently. Let’s get growing!

Links

Purposeful Growing Journey

Drop Biscuit Recipe

Newsletter Sign-up

Meal Planning Challenge

Show Notes

Showing Your Soil Some Tender Care | Soil Care for Your Homestead

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0700

In the garden and especially on the homestead, soil plays the role of silent partner, providing the essential nutrients and structure that support lush foliage and bountiful harvests. Yet, this vital ally often goes overlooked, its needs overshadowed by the harvest and animal life it sustains. Today, I invite you to shift your focus downward, to the rich tapestry of life beneath our feet, as we explore the art and science of soil care. Most importantly unveiling ten essential tips, we use here at Red Ridge to show your soil the tender loving care it deserves. Let get growing!

Links

Dirt: Understanding Soil Health ebook

Soil Health Guide

Ten Commandments Bible Study
Ten Commandment Teacher Guide

What To Grow In The Garden This Fall No Matter What | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

The Ten Commandments: A Guide to Faithful Living Part 1 | Growing with God

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Links

Ten Commandment Bible Study

Teacher Lesson Book

Show Notes

Daily Habits for Successful Homesteading and Finding your Growing Routines | Just Grow

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

In the life of a homesteader and growing your own food, each day can bring unique challenges and opportunities. Balancing the demands of the homestead with personal growth and well-being of your family requires not just hard work but also a commitment to cultivating positive habits. At Red Ridge Farm, I believe that integrating daily and weekly routines can significantly enhance your productivity, well-being, and spiritual fulfillment. From dedicating time to God to preparing for the day ahead, let's explore the habits that can transform your approach to homesteading and life. Let’s get growing!

Links

Growing with Habits pdf

Ten Commandment Bible Study

Show Notes

Make-Ahead Strategies for Cooking from Scratch Success | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

In today’s fast-paced world, cooking from scratch is often seen as a luxury few can afford in terms of time and energy. However, at Red Ridge Farm, we believe that preparing meals from scratch is not only a cornerstone of a healthy homestead lifestyle but also a deeply rewarding practice that can be both time-efficient and convenient. This guide will walk you through practical strategies and tips for integrating cooking from scratch into your daily routine, proving that with a little planning and creativity, you can enjoy homemade meals without sacrificing your precious time.

Topics

The Benefits of Cooking from Scratch

Time-Saving Strategies for Cooking from Scratch

Incorporating a Weekly Review

Resources

Meal Planning Challenge

Ten Commandment Bible Study Guide

Ten Commandment Teacher Guide

Show Notes

Come Learn More about the Purposeful Growing Journey with Red Ridge Farm

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Red Ridge Farm, where we empower women to cultivate not just a garden but also a deeper connection to nature and their faith. Our mission is simple yet profound: to help you grow nutrient-dense food for your family while nurturing your soul through permaculture principles and spiritual guidance.

Quick Links

Growing with Habit pdf

Purposeful Growing Journey

How to Raise Meat Chickens on Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Pruning Tomatoes Video

Ployface Designs Book

John Suscovich Tractor Plans

How to Build a Truck Topper Chicken Tractor

Habits vs. Goals: Which Leads to Lasting Change? | Just Grow

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

In the pursuit of trying to accomplish all our wishes and wants on the homestead, one often sets their sights on goals which are specific, tangible intricate pieces. However, while goals can guide us toward what we desire, they don't always equip us with the means to sustain our successes. Here at Red Ridge Farm, you know that I advocate for a more profound, transformative approach: focusing on habit formation. Today I want to discuss with you why unlike goals, which are destinations, habits are the journey—they're the daily practices that, over time, bring us peace of mind and guide us on our growing journeys. Let’s get growing!

Resource Links
Growing with Habit pdf
Purposeful Growing Journey
Ten Commandments Bible Study
Ten Commandments Teacher Guide

Show Notes

Warriors of Grace: Unveiling the Armor for Spiritual Battle

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

In this episode I want to share with you a message that I was asked to give at my local church. In this message I discuss the armor of God and I focus on two things. One going through it just I would in a normal bible study, like you and I have done. Also looking at how satan manipulates the truth and how these piece of armor, how the armor of God, can help to protect us in the fight against satan. Let’s get growing!

Links
Show Notes

Homesteading 101: How to Lay the Groundwork for Your First Year Goals | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0600

The journey into homesteading is as much about building a life as it is about building a living space. It’s a path that leads to self-sufficiency, a closer connection to the earth, and a deeper understanding of what it means to provide for yourself and your loved ones. At Red Ridge Farm, we know that starting this journey can feel daunting, but with the right mindset and preparation, it can become the most rewarding adventure of your life. Here are the essential first steps to consider as you begin your homesteading journey. Let’s get growing!

Resources Links

Permaculture 101 Guide

Purposeful Growing Journey

Fellowship Newsletter and Community

Show Notes

Permaculture Orchard vs. Traditional Orchard Which One is the Best for Your Homestead? | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Are you dreaming of setting up your own orchard on your homestead? But are wondering if you should plan a traditional or permaculture orchard? Or better yet you wonder if a Tree guild is right for you? Perfect! Today you and I are going to talk about the differences between a traditional or permaculture orchard, the benefits of both on your homestead, and answer that burning question, which one is right for your homestead. Let’s get growing.

Resources
Show Notes

Seedtime and How to Use It for Your Homestead | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In the garden tools that help us get things organized and planned are essential. That is why when I found the new garden scheduling app, I could wait to try it out. I used it last year and loved it so today I want to share it with you. Let’s get growing!

Main Topics

Introducing this New Amazing App
Product Overview
Most Beneficial Features
Tips for Using the Product
Cost of this New App

Resources Mentioned

Seedtime Garden Planning App

Growing Audit Guide

Garden Calculator Sheets

Purposeful Growing Journey

Show Notes

3 Parts of Being Part of the Body of Christ | Growing with God

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode you will find all three parts of the Being Part of the Body of Christ Bible Study. Inside you will find the answers to understand what is the Body of Christ, how do you Service as part of the Body of Christ, and how you are made alive inside Christ. Let’s get growing!

Show Notes

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Raising Animals for Profit on your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Raising animals on a homestead can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering not just the joy of caring for living creatures but also the opportunity for sustainable living. However, transitioning from raising animals as a hobby to doing so for profit requires a significant shift in approach, mindset, and management. At Red Ridge Farm, we understand the challenges and rewards of this transition. In this guide, we'll explore the essential do's and don'ts of turning your passion for animal husbandry into a profitable venture, emphasizing budgeting, business strategy, and the mindset needed for success.

Resources:

Business Plan Guide
Show Notes

Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Today I am going to share with you the top 12 mistakes you can make while growing your seedlings. Now I don’t like to call these things mistakes per se but more like hiccups. Hiccups that can lead to huge problems down the road. All of these hiccups can be solved with supplies and just a little knowledge. I know I have shared the #1 mistake with you but I have got so many other questions I thought I would answer them all here.

Related Episode: Growing Seedlings On A Budget

Topics:
12 Common Mistakes

Resources:
Seedling Checklist

Finding Your Identity in Growing: A Journey to Self-Discovery Through Growing Your Own Food | Just Grow

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

In the quiet moments spent with hands in the earth, there's something deeply transformative that happens. It's more than just the act of gardening itself—it's the journey of growth, both for the plants we nurture and for ourselves. At Red Ridge Farm, we believe that gardening is a pathway to discovering one’s identity, connecting deeply with the cycles of nature, and, ultimately, growing closer to God.

Related Episodes: What is Your Purposeful Life Calling You To?

Main Topics

Connecting to Who God Made You

Finding Purpose in Growing

Understanding Vocations

Mentioned Resources

Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

Unconventional Ways Permaculture Can Enhance Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Imagine a homestead that breaks free from the confines of conventional farming practices, where waste is minimized, productivity is maximized, and sustainability is paramount. A place where the ecosystem thrives, efficiency is increased, and self-sufficiency is the norm. This is the transformative power of permaculture, an unconventional approach to homesteading that enhances not only the land but also the overall productivity and sustainability of the entire operation. Today, I am going to give a few tips for adding permaculture to your homestead. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Minimizing Waste through Permaculture
Maximizing Yield with Innovative Techniques
Creating a Resilient Homestead Ecosystem

Resources Mentioned:

New eBook

Show Notes

Red Ridge Farm Builds eBook

What is your ‘By Faith’ Journey? | Message from the Barn

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Today we wrap up the Faith in Action Bible Study and explore how you can start taking action and discovering your own ‘By Faith’ Action Journey! Let’s get growing!

Main Points

God is with You
Business is Not an Excuse
Time for You to Take Action

Resources Mentioned:

Faith in Action Bible Study

The Top Homestead Heritage Pig Breeds for Small-Scale Farming

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0600

Are you a small-scale farmer seeking the best pig breed for your homestead? Today you and I are going to explore the top Homestead Heritage pig breeds known for their versatility, hardiness, and ability to thrive in diverse environments. As well as finding the breed that fits you and your growing practices. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Uncovering the Astonishing Evolution of Pig Breeds

Main Points

The Benefits of Homestead Heritage Pig Breeds
Choosing the Right Homestead Heritage Pig Breed for Your Farm
Top Homestead Heritage Pig Breeds for Small-Scale Farming
Tips for Raising and Caring for Homestead Heritage Pigs
Ensuring Sustainable Practices with Homestead Heritage Pig Breeds

Resources Mentioned:

Builds eBook
Show Notes

Stop! Before You Add Animals to Your Homestead Ask, What Should You Add First?

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Are you ready to add animals to your homestead this season? Before you make any decisions, you should take a step back and ask what should be added first. Adding animals to your homestead requires dedication, hard work, and planning.

Main Points

Assess Your Land and Its Resources
Consider What Animals Will Benefit Your Homestead
Consider How Much Time You Can Dedicate
Research Care and Feeding for Each Animal
Consider What Other Infrastructure You'll Need

Show Notes

How To Start Meal Planning When You Don't Know Where To Begin | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Meal planning is a great way to save you time and money, but when you don't know where to begin, it can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode, we'll discuss the basics of meal planning and provide simple steps to get you started. Armed with the right information, you'll be ready to plan delicious, nutritious meals with ease! Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Start with Who You Are
Start with What You Know
Start in Your Pantry
Finish with Hope

Resources Mentioned:

‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge!

Purposeful Growing Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Show Notes

How to Create a Business Plan for Your Homestead | Purposeful Life

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Are you tired of the daily grind, yearning for a connection to nature, and dreaming of a life filled with purpose? Homesteading may be the answer you've been searching for. Imagine growing your own food, raising livestock, and living a self-sufficient life on your terms. But what if this passion could also be your ticket to financial success? In this episode, we will unravel the secrets of turning your homesteading hobby into a thriving business.

Main Points

Understanding the Potential of Homesteading as a Business
Identifying Your Niche and Target Market
Crafting a Compelling Homestead Business Plan
A Business Plan Builds a Solid Foundation for Success
Marketing Strategies for Homestead Entrepreneurs
Taking the Leap: Launching and Scaling Your Homestead Business

Resources Mentioned:

Business Plan Outline for Growers
Show Notes

Faith is Filled with Action, What Is Your Next Action? | Message from the Barn

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Moses sure does have a lot to teach us about continuing our faith in action journey. Today you and I are going to dive even deeper into Moses and even Joshua stories and see how their ‘by faith’ journey can help you find your own ‘by faith’ journey. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

You are God’s Earthly Vessel
Faith in Action Journey Molds You
Faithful Choices Leads to Becoming Like Jesus
Following is Seeking, Believing, and Acting

Resources Mentioned:

Faith In Action Bible Study Guide
Show Notes

The Simple, Pain-Free Trick to Take Your Garden to the Next Level This Year | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Are you looking for a way to add more life and color to your garden this year? Adding perennials to your garden is a simple and pain-free way to make your outdoor space bloom and create the garden of your dreams. Keep reading to learn all about why adding perennials could be the best next step for your garden

Main Points

What are Perennials and Why You Should Add Them to Your Garden
Benefits of Adding Perennials to your Garden
Tips for Choosing the Right Perennial for Your Garden
How to Care for Your Perennials Once They Are Planted
Preparing Your Garden for the Following Year

Resources Mentioned:

Zone Website

Permaculture Guide (Coming Soon)

Show Notes

Does your Homestead Business need a Business Plan? | Purposeful Life

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

If you are starting a homestead business, you have likely heard about the importance of having a business plan, but do you really need one? In this post, we will explore the answers to these questions and help you determine if a business plan is the right choice for your homestead business.

Main Points

What is a business plan?
Pros and Cons of having a business plan
What to consider when creating a business plan

Resources Mentioned:

Business Plan Outline (Your guide to starting a homestead business)

Creating a Budget for your Homestead

Show Notes

How to Break Habits and form New Ones | Just Grow

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Change is hard, but it can be done. Breaking bad habits and forming new ones is incredibly difficult, but with the right strategy, it doesn’t have to be. It’s important to have the skills and willpower to break habits and form new ones, but without the right strategy, success will remain out of reach. In this blog post, we will uncover the strategies and tactics needed to make an effective habit change.

Related Episode: How to Create Habits That Will Stick

Main Points

What are Habits and Why are they Hard to Change?
Identifying and Acknowledging Your Habits
Analyzing the Causes
Replacing Bad Habits with Good Ones
Developing Effective Strategies

Resources Mentioned:

Growing with Habits PDF

Faith In Action Bible Study

Show Notes

Let’s Learn More about Your Faith in Action Journey | Message from the Barn

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Today in our Faith in Action series we are going to discuss the actions of Joseph and Moses and how you can use their story to learn more about your own faith in action journey. You may be surprised. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Joseph’s Story
Faith in God’s Plan
You Can Trust in God’s Plan
You Can Still Have Hope

Resources Mentioned:

Faith in Action Bible Study Guide
Show Notes

The Surprising Secret to Creating a Budget for Your Homestead | Purposeful Home

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Imagine living a life of self-sufficiency on a peaceful homestead, where the fruits of your labor sustain you. Sounds amazing, right? But if you've ever wondered how to achieve financial stability while living off the land, get ready to uncover the surprising secret to creating a budget for your homestead. In this episode, we will delve into the true cost of homesteading, identify essential versus non-essential expenses, track and analyze your spending habits, and implement a proven budgeting strategy that guarantees financial freedom. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Understanding the True Cost of Homesteading
Identifying Essential vs. Non-Essential Expenses
Tracking and Analyzing Expenses for Better Financial Management
Implementing the 50/30/20 Rule for Homestead Budgeting

Resources Mentioned:

How to Keep Realistic Expectation On Your Growing Journey
Show Notes

Want to Boost Your Garden? Ask: 'Has My Soil Been Fed?' | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Main Points

Trap Of Thinking Adding Amendments Was My Only Answer
I Didn’t Look At The Big Picture And Only Added Expensive Amendments
Story Behind The Answer
Actual Big Three That Plants Need

Resources Mentioned:

Show Notes

Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health

Building Soil Health Guide

Discover How to Easily Reap the Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Main Points

Why Your Plants Will Benefit
Conservational Benefits
Environmental Benefits
Energy Benefits
Economic Benefits
Tips to Get Started

Resources Mentioned:
Show Notes

Is it legal in my area website

NOAA or National Oceanic Atmospheric Association

Purposeful Growing Journey Web Page

Red Ridge Farm Builds eBook

The Four Commands Found Inside Your Faith In Action Journey | Message from the Barn

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

One huge question believers ask is what commands does the Lord ask of me especially inside my Faith in Action Journey. In today's episode, you will find the four commands God asks of all his believers beyond the common 10 when we explore Deuteronomy 10:12-13 inside part 4 of the Faith in Action Bible Study Series. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Continuing Your Faith In Action Journey Part 3

Main Points

Fear the Lord Your God
to walk in obedience to him
To love him
to serve the Lord your God with all your heart

Resources Mentioned:

Faith in Action Bible Study

Show Notes

How Can You Make Cooking from Scratch a Joy In less Time | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Cooking from scratch can be a satisfaction unlike any other, but sometimes the time commitment can be overwhelming. What if there was a way to make cooking from scratch a joy? In this blog post, we'll explore several strategies and tips to make saving time a breeze so that you can enjoy your culinary creations with ease.

Main Points

Plan Ahead
Make Double
Invest in Helpful Appliances
Use a Crock Pot
Build a Well Stocked Pantry

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest Guide

Stock Your Pantry this Winter blog post
Show Notes

How Unlocking Your Why Can Increase Your Growth On The Homestead | Just Grow

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Are you homesteading but feeling stuck in a rut? Knowing your why can give you the motivation you need to actively work towards growing your homestead. In this post, learn how to unlock your why, what that means, and how it can help you take leaps and bounds forward on your homesteading journey.

Related Episode: Why You Need Progress Over Perfection

Main Points

What Does It Mean to "Unlock Your Why"?
How Can Unlocking Your Why Help You Grow Your Homestead?
Identifying What Your Why Is
Putting Your Why Into Practice

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Question You Ask Yourself

Progress Over Perfection

Show Notes

Incredible Tips to Quickly Maximize Growing Space in Your Garden | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Do you want to quickly maximize the growing space in your garden, but don’t quite know how? It can be daunting trying to figure out what's going to work best for your garden and many of us end up trying different techniques before eventually finding something that works. To help make this process easier, we’ve gathered some of the best tips to maximize the space in your garden quickly, easily, and without sacrificing quality or yield.

Main Points

Maximize Bed Placement
Creating Vertical Growing Space
Companion Planting for Maximum Yields
High-Yielding Varieties
Using Sustainable Soil Solutions
Utilize Containers for Smaller Plants

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Top Seed Companies

Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
Show Notes

Uncover the Strangely Powerful Secret of the Habit Loop | Just Grow

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Have you ever wanted to create a habit that sticks? Did you know that there is a science-backed method for creating positive habits? It's called the "habit loop" and inside of this episode, we're going to uncover the strangely powerful secret behind it. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

What is a Habit Loop
Reminder: Make it Obvious
Add to another Habit
Accomplish
Reward

Resources Mentioned:

Growing with Habit pdf
Show Notes

Permaculture Made Easy: How to Introduce Sustainable Practices to Your Garden | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Do you long for a garden that not only flourishes but also contributes to the sustainability of your soil? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explore the world of permaculture and provide you with practical tips and easy-to-implement strategies for introducing sustainable practices to your garden. So, grab your gardening gloves and let’s get growing!

Main Points

Permaculture Basics – What is Permaculture?
Getting Started: Bed Preparation
Creating Your Garden - Working with Nature to Create an Abundant Landscape

Resources Mentioned:

Permaculture Design Series

Purposeful Growing Journey

Building Soil Health Guide

Show Notes

Why You Need to Create a Budget for Your Home and Homestead | Purposeful Home

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0700

Imagine this scenario: you've poured your heart, sweat, and savings into creating a cozy home and a thriving homestead. And you are seeing the fruits of your labor, but you also feel stress. Stress about how you are going to do the next steps, how you are going to expand the barn, or how you're going to buy a new type of livestock. Or how are you going to grow more next year? And that unease is lingering. Could it be that you're missing a crucial component in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability on your homestead and in your home? The answer lies in one word: Budget. Yes, you heard that right. In this episode, I am going to walk you through the reason why and help you find the shocking truth of how a budget can help you move forward on your growing journey. Let’s get growing.

Related Episode: Are You Ready to Start Making Money on Your Homestead?

Main Points
Avoiding Financial Stress
Maximizing Resources
Creating a Roadmap for Financial Goals
Building a Strong Foundation for Future Growth

Resources Mentioned:
Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

Help I Feel like Quitting, How Do I Stay Motivated to Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Has homesteading become a chore instead of something you enjoy? Are you overwhelmed with the daily tasks and lack of progress? It is understandable to feel demotivated when it comes to homesteading, but don’t give up just yet. In this post, we’ll explore ways to reignite your passion and how to stay motivated so you don’t have to quit homesteading.

Related Episode: Pray, Just Plant Poem

Main Points

Its Ok to Have these Feelings
Managing Difficult Emotions
Setting Realistic Goals
Rekindling Your Passion
Tracking Your Progress

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

Homesteading can often be overwhelming, leading to a loss of motivation and the desire to quit. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, it’s possible to ignite that passion and stay motivated. By understanding what homesteading is, managing your emotions, setting realistic goals, rekindling your passion, and tracking your progress, you can stay motivated and continue your homesteading journey with success.

If you want to learn more about staying motivated while homesteading, join the discussion in the comments and share your experience!

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant!

Continuing Your Faith In Action Journey | Faith In Action Bible Study

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Faith is the foundation of our christian walk, of our christian journey so how do we move forward in faith? How do we take action in faith? In this episode I am going to be share the next three recordings of the Faith in Action Bible Study and Series. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: What does the Bible say about Marriage?

Main Points

Letting Go of the Old Life
Looking Forward to the Promises
The Promises are Ours

Resources Mentioned:

Faith in Action Bible Study Guide
Part 1

Part 2
Show Notes

Time Management Hacks for Homemakers: How to Create a Stress-Free Environment | Purposeful Home

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

As a homemaker, do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stretched too thin? The endless tasks and responsibilities can take a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right time management hacks, you can create a stress-free home environment and achieve peace of mind. In this article, I will share five practical and effective tips. By the end, you'll have a roadmap for taking control of your day and simplifying your space, so you can enjoy a more peaceful and fulfilling life as a homemaker. Let's get growing!

Related Episode: The Secret to Staying Motivated and Getting Things Done

Main Points

Prioritize Your Tasks
Delegate Where Possible
Set Realistic Expectations
Take Breaks and Practice Self-Care
Focus on What Matters Most

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

Is It Possible to Create a Mouth-Watering Meal Plan for the Whole Month? | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Whether you’re trying to save time or money, meal planning is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to stay organized and enjoy nutritious, delicious meals. By taking the steps to plan out and shop for ingredients for a month’s worth of meals, you can save precious time and money, as well as reduce stress and make mealtime much more enjoyable.

Main Points

Create a Pantry
Rinse and Repeat
Change with the Seasons
How To

Resources Mentioned:

‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Building a Stocked Pantry Series

Show Notes

Taking the time to create a meal plan for a month can be a great way to save time and money, while also reducing stress and providing nutritious, delicious meals. With the steps outlined above, you can quickly and easily create a meal plan that will take you through the entire month with ease.

Why not give meal planning a try? Give yourself the gift of time and money this month and explore the rewards of meal planning in the ‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge.

The 5 Steps to Meal Planning In a Purposeful Kitchen | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

You have your harvest picked, washed, and preserved for later but know what? How do you prepare and cook your home grown produce every day with all the other things you have to do? Well, this episode is for you because I am going to share with you the 5 steps to meal planning on the homestead. And how you can make the worry disappear as you cook a homegrown meal for your family every night. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Identify Your Goals
Shop from Your Larder First
Create a Grocery List
:Write Out Your Meal Plan
Stay Inspired

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Join the Newsletter

Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge

Show Notes

7 Astonishing Ways Adding a Greenhouse Can Boost your Garden's Growth | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600

For gardeners looking to bring their garden to the next level, adding a greenhouse can be one of the most rewarding moves they can make. Not only will the added insulation shelter your plants from the elements, but it can also drastically increase their growth. In this post, we’ll explore 7 astonishing ways a greenhouse can help your garden grow and answer the question: are you ready to add one to your growing journey? Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Faster Germination: Everything You Need for Faster Planting
Tailor Temperature and Humidity for Optimal Growing Conditions
Increased Variety of Crops
Cost Efficiency
Extend Your Growing Season
Reap the Rewards of Soil Warming
Start Seedlings Early

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Purposeful Growing Member Area

Fellowship Newsletter

How to Grow Year Round in a Passive Solar Green House

Show Notes

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

The Hidden Secrets of Cooking from Scratch on the Homestead | Purposeful Kitchen

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0600

One of the first steps to growing in the Kitchen is to start cooking from scratch. Today in this episode I am going to share with you the benefits of, why it is important on your growing journey and how you can start cooking from scratch with 5 simple hacks. Let’s get growing!

One of the first steps to growing in the Kitchen is to start cooking from scratch. Today in this episode I am going to share with you the benefits of, why it is important on your growing journey and how you can start cooking from scratch with 5 simple hacks. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Why Cooking From Scratch is Important on the Homestead
The Benefits of Cooking From Scratch on the Homestead
You can Still Create Convenience
5 Top Hacks I Use to me Cook from Scratch even on a busy weeknight

Resources Mentioned:

Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Pantry Stock Up Blog Series

Pantry Stock Up Episode

Show Notes

Your First Steps to Your Faith In Action Journey | Message from the Farm

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0600

John 3:16 says that with Faith we are given eternal life. But with faith we also have to have action, Faith in Action. Today we are going to continue our Faith in Action Bible Study Series and dive deeper into learning more about your faith in action journey. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Starting Your Faith in Action Journey

Main Points

Faith to Let Go of the World
With Faith in Action is Reward
Faith Show God Is Faithful

Resources Mentioned:

Show Notes

Faith in Action Bible Study Guide

Finding Your Identity in Purposeful Growing | Just Grow

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Growing your own food is a great way to find joy, satisfaction, and a sense of identity in one’s purposeful life. It is increasingly becoming a more popular activity as people are recognizing the benefit of growing their own food in their own backyard. Not only does it provide fresh, organic options for meals, but it also provides a sense of accomplishment and a chance to bond with the natural environment. Here, we’ll explain the benefits of purposeful growing and how it can help find your identity.

Related Episode: What is Your Purposeful Life Calling You To?

Main Points

Your Vocations Are Connected to Your Calling
Why Finding Your Vocations is Helpful
Finding Your Vocations

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Simply Convivial Website

Vocations Blog Post

Show Notes

How to Create Habits That Will Stick | Purposeful Growing

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Have you ever set out to establish a new habit, only to fall back into old patterns time and time again? It's a frustrating cycle that many of us can relate to. But what if I told you that there's an unconventional approach to habit-forming that actually works? In this episode, we'll explore the power of starting with why, the effectiveness of micro-actions, and the importance of accountability when it comes to creating habits that finally stick. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

The Problem with Traditional Habit-Forming Techniques
The Unconventional Approach: Starting with Why
Tips and Tricks
The Power of Micro-Actions
Why This Method Works
Growing with God- Deuteronomy 10:12-13
Putting it into Practice

Resources Mentioned:

Growing with Habits Worksheet

Purposeful Growing Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Are You Ready to Start Making Money on Your Homestead? | Purposeful Life

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Are you ready to start turning your homestead into a profitable business? Are you unsure where to start or what obstacles you might face? This post will give you an understanding of the basics so you can jump start your venture and start making money on your homestead.

Main Points

The 7 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Get Started
Making a Business Plan

Resources Mentioned:

Red Ridge Farm Fellowship Newsletter

Starting Your Faith in Action Journey | Message from the Farm

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0600

When we dive into the Bible, God asks us one thing, to have faith. But what does it mean to have faith? Let alone faith in action. Today in this episode we are going to start our first segment in the Faith in Action Series where you will learn your first step for starting your faith in action journey with Your Lord and Savior. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: What does the Bible say about Marriage?

Main Points

Salvation is a Gift
Building a Relationship with our Lord
Your First Step in Faith in Action

Resources Mentioned:

Bible Verses in Show Notes
Faith in Action Bible Study Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

What is Your Purposeful Life Calling You To? | Just Grow

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0600

What is your purposeful life calling your to? As a grower you wear many hats or as I like to say we have many vocations. And when you find your true callings inside your purposeful life you may find your true purpose that God is calling you to. In this podcast, we’ll discuss what it means to live a purposeful life and explore how to discover what it is that your purposeful life is calling you to. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

What is a Purposeful Life?
Uncover Your Purpose and Take Stock of Your Current Life
Use Your Strengths and Weaknesses to Your Advantage
Finding the Balance in Purpose

Resources Mentioned:

The Secret to Staying Motivated and Getting Things Done

Purposeful Growing Journey

Mystie Winkler

Show Notes

Growing God: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Uncovering the Astonishing Evolution of Pig Breeds | Purposeful Homestead

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0600

There are many incredible breeds that have been developed, from small breeds to large breeds. In this episode we will explore the amazing evolution of pig breeds, dive into heritage breeds, and uncover which are right for the homestead growing model! Let’s get growing!

Main Points

How Pigs have Changed
Why they have Changed
The Homestead Pig

Resources Mentioned:
Show Notes

History of Heritage Pigs

9 Heritage Breeds for Your Homestead

Raising the Homestead Pig by Jerome D. Belanger- You will have to check your local library

Mother Culture 2019

The Secret to Raising Healthy Cattle in a Sustainable Way | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Joel Salatin's method prioritizes the well-being of the cattle, the health of the land, and the quality of the meat produced. In this blog post, we'll explore the key principles of Salatin's method, including prioritizing soil health, using rotational grazing techniques, not using antibiotics or hormones, and promoting grass-fed beef benefits. By following these principles, we can support sustainable agriculture and create a more ethical and environmentally friendly food system. Whether you're a farmer or consumer, join us as we discover the secret to raising healthy cattle in a sustainable way. Let’s Get Growing!

Main Points

Prioritizing Soil Health
Rotational Grazing Techniques
No Antibiotics or Hormones
Grass-fed Beef Benefits
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Show Notes

How to Turn Your Garden into a Zero Waste System Effortlessly | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Are you looking for an effective way to reduce your waste and help the environment that doesn't require sacrifice or difficult lifestyle changes? With the right strategies for composting, mulching and growing your own food, you can turn your garden into a beautiful and sustainable zero-waste system. In this post, we’ll break down how to do this effortlessly with the help of natural solutions. Let's get started.

Related Episode: Permaculture Design Series

Main Points

Get to Know Your Local Laws - Research any ordinances or regulations in your area that might impact the types of zero waste methods you can use.
Utilize Yard Waste and Composting - Learn how to create your own compost and make use of local yard waste programs to reduce the amount of waste created in your garden.
Choose Sustainable Gardening Practices - Understand which methods and materials are best for your space and positively contribute to sustainable gardening practices.
Use Natural Deterrents - Find out how to use deterrents such as companion planting, mulch, and physical barriers to keep insects and animals out of your garden without using harsh chemicals.
Try Permaculture - Learn how to use permaculture to create a garden that minimizes waste production and keeps your garden thriving.

Resources Mentioned:

Question You Should Ask Before You Start Growing

Homemaking Routine Episode

Purposeful Growing Journey Stages

Building Soil Health Guide

Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health

Mindset of a No-Till Grower Blog

Show Notes

Creative Ways to Make Money on Your Homestead | Purposeful Homestead

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0600

The idea of creating a self-sufficient homestead can be exciting, but most people forget to consider how they can make money off their land. From livestock to handmade crafts, there are many ways to make money on a homestead. In this post, you will learn the different ways to make money while being close to the land. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

10 Creative Ways to Make Money on Your Homestead
Tips and Tricks
Growing with God

Resources Mentioned:

Fellowship Newsletter

Beyond the Harvest Guide

Purposeful Growing Journey Stages

Show Notes

The Most Important 30 Minutes of My Homemaking Routine | Purposeful Home

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Do you want to create a home that's comfortable, organized, and inviting, but you don't know where to start? You're not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the thought of creating a homemaking routine. But it doesn't have to be so daunting. Establishing a homemaking routine can be an empowering and fulfilling experience that yields a great return on investment. In this article, you'll learn what is a homemaking routine, the benefits of a good homemaking routine, and my most important 30 Minute of my homemaking routine. So let's get started on your journey to a happier, more productive home. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Productivity Episode

Main Points

What is a Homemaking Routine
The Benefits of a Homemaking Routine
My Most Important 30 Minute of my Homemaking Routine

Resources Mentioned:

Modern Homemaking Post by Kyrie Luke

7 Benefits of Homemaking by Felicia Graves

Show Notes

The bottom line is this: don't be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you. Take some time for yourself, make sure to prioritize, and don't forget to delegate - once you find the routine that works for you, you can take pride in being an effective homemaker. And to learn more about developing your own routine or bringing productivity to your home be sure to check out the Purposeful Homemaker stage of the Purposeful Growing Success Path.

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

Homesteading Myth: Why Anyone Can Start Homesteading Today | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Contrary to popular belief, homesteading isn't just for those with a lot of land or agricultural experience. This post dispels the myth of homesteading and shows how anyone can start today, no matter their background or location. With a little determination and the right mindset, homesteading is within reach.

Related Episode: You Can Homestead without Land Series

Main Points

Homesteading Isn't Just For Rural Areas
Urban Homesteading is a Thing
You Don't Need A Lot Of Land To Start Homesteading
Homesteading Is About Self-Sufficiency And Sustainability

Resources Mentioned:

Cooking with the Season Episode

Purposeful Growing Success Path Web Page

Saving Money on the Homestead Episode

Show Notes

Why Growers Need to Learn the Art of Cooking with the Seasons | Purposeful Kitchen

Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 -0600

As a homesteader, your goal is likely self-sufficiency and sustainability. One way to achieve both of these things is by learning the art of cooking with the seasons. By using ingredients that are in season and readily available, you can create fresh, nutritious meals while working in harmony with the natural rhythms of the land.

Related Episode: Can you Homestead without Land Series

Main Points

The Benefits of Cooking with the Seasons for Growers
How to Determine What's in Season in Your Area
Tips and Tricks for Cooking with the Seasons

Resources Mentioned:

Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

What’s In Season Blog Series

Purposeful Growing Success Journey

Purposeful Growing Waiting List

Show Notes

How to Homestead Like a Pro Without Spending a Fortune | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Homesteading doesn't have to be expensive. With the right strategies and mindset, you can live off the land and create a sustainable lifestyle without draining your bank account. In this post, we will reveal our top tips for homesteading like a pro on a budget.

Related Episode: The Success Stages for Creating Purpose in Your Life

Main Points

Start Small and Prioritize
Build Your Own Structures
Embrace a Budget
Bartering and Trading
Invest in Quality Tools

Resources Mentioned:
Purposeful Growing Success Journey
Red Ridge Farm Builds eBook
Show Notes

How to Keep Realistic Expectation On Your Growing Journey | Just Grow

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Growing can be a challenging journey. At the same time, it can be a rewarding one if you have realistic expectations that allow you to enjoy your success and accomplishments along the way. To make sure your journey is successful, in this episode, we'll discuss how to keep realistic expectations on your growing journey.

Main Points

Identifying Goals
Building Habits
Taking Time To Reflect
Surrounding Yourself with Positive People
Allowing Yourself To Fail

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Success Path

Growing With Habits Form Place on Show Notes Page

Pray, Just Plant Poem
Show Notes

Why Permaculture Will Change the Way You Approach Your Garden | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Permaculture is more than just a gardening technique, it's a way of life. This episode will explore the benefits of incorporating permaculture principles into your garden, including increased biodiversity, sustainability, and reduced maintenance. We'll also provide helpful tips for getting started with permaculture in your own backyard.

Main Points

Permaculture 101: What is it and How Does it Work?
The Benefits of Permaculture for Your Garden
Getting Started with Permaculture in Your Backyard
Permaculture Techniques to Boost Soil Health and Biodiversity

Resources Mentioned:

Permaculture Design Series
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
Carrots Love Tomatoes
Is Rainwater Harvesting For You
Show Notes

To dive deeper into bringing more abundance to your garden or even your purposeful journey be sure to check out the Purposeful Growing Success Path, designed to walk all growers through the 6 stages of creating a Purposeful Life.

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

Awaken the Joys of Purposeful Living with Effortless Habits | Purposeful Life

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Having an intentional lifestyle with clear values and purpose is key to living a satisfying and successful life, but it takes more than just understanding our values and goals. To live a purposeful life, we need to create habits that support our lifestyle and help us stay on track. In this episode, we will explore how to create habits that will help us live a purposeful life. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Understand and Refine your Why
Identify Habits that Support your Why
Set Goals that are Meaningful and Achievable
Create an Environment that Supports your Habits
Develop an Accountability System

Resources Mentioned:

Grow With Habits Guide- PDF- In Show Notes

Show Notes

An Incredible Guide to Uncovering Soil Deficiencies in Your Garden | Purposeful Garden

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Your garden's soil is the key to its success - but what happens when your soil is lacking in certain nutrients? Today, you and I will look at 10 common soil deficiencies that could be holding your garden back. From iron to potassium, I will explain what each deficiency looks like, its impact on your plants, and how to solve the problem. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to give your garden the boost it needs. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

Your Soils Make Up
The Top Soil Deficiencies
How You Tell What Your Soil Needs

Resources Mentioned:

Building Soil Health Guide

Dirt: Finding the Solutions to Building Soil Health eBook

Growing Audit Checklist

Show Notes

What You Need To Know About Layer, Meat Chickens, and the Dual-Purpose Chicken | Purposeful Homestead

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Raising Chickens is a great way to expand and move into the Purposeful Homestead stage of your growing journey. But where do you start? With Layer Chickens, Meat Chickens, or a breed of poultry that has the benefit of both: the dual-purpose chicken. This type of chicken offers both eggs and meat, eliminating the need to maintain two separate breeds. In this episode, we’ll look at the differences between layer chickens and meat chickens, their benefits, and whether the dual-purpose chicken makes sense for your homestead. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Adding Chickens to your Homestead, Now What?

Main Points

What is a Layer Chicken?
What is a Meat Chicken?
What are the Benefits of Each Type of Chicken?
Is a Dual-Purpose Chicken Right for You?
Considerations for Raising Dual-Purpose Chickens

Resources Mentioned:

10 Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds
Show Notes

The Secret to Staying Motivated and Getting Things Done | Purposeful Homemaker

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle with staying motivated and getting things done? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to stay focused and productive. However, there is a system that can help: David Allen's Getting Things Done. In this blog post, we'll explore Allen's system and reveal the secret to staying motivated and getting things done.

Main Points

The Basics of Getting Things Done
The Two-Minute Rule
The Importance of Context
The Weekly Review

Growing with God Verses:

Hebrews 11:8-10
Genesis 12:1 and 13:14
John 14

Resources Mentioned:

Why Your Home is the Center of the Homestead

Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker

Purposeful Growing Success Path

Show Notes

The Importance of Your Garden Soil | Let's Chat

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0600

What do plants need to grow? Most people would answer water and sunshine, but the most important factor for a healthy garden is the quality of the soil. Healthy soil is the foundation for growing vibrant, nutritious plants and vegetables. In this blog post, we will take a look at the importance of soil in a garden and how you need to take proper care of it in order to support your plants.

Main Points:

What is Soil and What is its Role in a Garden
Benefits of Compost and Mulch to Feed the Soil
How to Test your Soil's Quality
Regular Maintenance Tasks to Keep Soil Healthy

Resources Mentioned:

Building Soil Health Guide

Dirt: Finding the Solutions to Building Soil Health eBook

Show Notes

Why Time-Management Skills are Perfect for Growers | Let's Chat

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Let’s face it, you have a lot of things to do everyday even though you may not have a 9 to 5 job, and if you do? How is it even possible to get all of the house work, cooking, and growing done? That is why today in this short episode I want to share with you why it is important to bring time management skills into your growing journey, let alone our homes.

Main Points

Not Just for Pencil Pushers
May Need to Look a Little Different
Can’t Make More Time

Resources Mentioned:

Show Notes

Building Soil Health Guide

Time management is for more than the pencil pusher; it is for homemakers, homesteaders and gardeners too. We all only have 24 hours to our day. So if you want to break away from the norm and add purpose to your journey with peace and joy you are going to need to develop some time management skills. I hope this episode has shown you why these skill are good for you too and if you would like to learn more about expanding your time management skills check out the Purposeful Growing Success Journey and jump down to the homemaker stage!

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

Why Your Growing Journey Needs a Purposeful Pantry | Let's Chat

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Are you looking to make cooking from scratch just a little bit easier?

One huge asset all homesteaders or growers need when cooking from scratch is a full pantry of all the basic supplies. Cooking from scratch can seem like a daunting task but when you have all the supplies you need waiting in your kitchen it can take a little stress out of the situation.

Today in this episode I am going to be expanding on what all Purposeful Kitchens need: a Purposeful Pantry stocked with all you need for cooking any meal from scratch. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

What is a Purposeful Kitchen
The steps to Developing a Purposeful Kitchen
Why you need a Purposeful Pantry

Related Episode: Stocking Up Your Winter Pantry

Show Notes

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Success Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

Stocking Up with the Seasons Blog Series

The Six Purposeful Habits All Successful Growers Need | Just Grow

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Growing your own food let alone starting and creating a purposeful life can be stressful and exhausting to say the least. But what if I told you that there were a few habits you could add to your day or journey that could bring peace and joy to your purposeful life. And best of all help you, as a grower, feel inspired, focused, and ready to tackle whatever hurdle comes your way.

Today in this podcast episode I am going to share with you a list of habits that you may be surprised to learn about. These habits are not just for your soul but will also help you get that long list of growing todo done.

Let’s get growing!

Related Listens: Top Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Homestead

Main Topics

The six habits to be successful on your purposeful journey
How you can implement each
How to develop these habits for yourself

This Week’s Growing with God Verse: Hebrew 11:7

Genesis 7:22-24
Romans 8:5-14, 8:26
Romans 12:2

Resources Mentioned
Grow With Habits Checklist
Why Growers Need to Develop Habits In Your Purposeful Journey
Show Notes

Why Growers Need to Develop Habits In Your Purposeful Journey | Let's Chat

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

As growers it is easy to get stuck in the growth of others and the products you grow but what about the question, "Are you growing too?" Our personal growth can sometimes be overlooked. It is easy to see a seed sprout or your child grow 6 inches in one summer.

Today in this episode I want to have a little chat about how cultivating a successful growing journey means you need to grow too. You need to develop a Growth Mindset of building habits, continuing your education, and including you in your growing journey. Let's get growing!

Main Points

Growers need a Growth Mindset
What Is a Growth Mindset
Growth Feeds on Habits
3 Tips for Building Habits

Resources Mentioned:
Grow with Habits Checklist
Show Notes

Growth starts with making small changes continuously over time, aka Habits, that will add up to huge results. To help you start implementing habits in your day to day you can use the three simple tips that I mention in the Episode above or that I place in a simple checklist that is available for you to download.

Growth takes time, will power, and of course discipline. But also a little determination. To learn more about including You in your growing journey be sure to check out the Purposeful Growing Success Path.

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

Why you Need to Change Your Mindset on Your Growing Journey | Let's Chat

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

When it comes to growing on your purposeful journey you probably like many think it all about the doing, and growing. But what about the thinking, or better the mindset of growing. Growing takes more than just physical effort, it takes mental effort too. It takes perseverance, patients, and gratitude in the middle of hardship. Many times when it comes to failure or struggle it is not our physical bodies that get us through but our minds.

So today in this episode you and I are going to have a little chat about building and changing your mindset on your purposeful journey. Let’s get growing!

Show Notes

Main Points

Why Mindset Matters
Mindsets That Don’t Fit with Growing
Ways to Change Your Mindset for Grow
Changing Your Inner Talk

What I learned from reading..... The Market Gardener about Garden Planning | Purposeful Garden

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

I have read many books on my growing journey, but when I read The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier my way of gardening and garden planning changed forever.

Do you, like I did, only make a drawing of your garden and a list of what you are going to grow and that is all there is in your garden plan?

Growing a garden is more than just planting the seed and waiting for a crop. If you want to keep growing year after year you need to take care of your soil and make a garden plan that can help you do more. Help you grow like a market gardener.

In this podcast episode you and I are going to discuss what I learned and how you can apply these truths in your own garden planning and growing journey.

Let’s get growing!

What You Will Learn:

You will learn what a grower’s garden plan should include
How to Stems for your Garden
The most import thing you must grow in your garden

Growing with God Verses:

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. ~ Hebrews 11:1-4

Genesis 4:1-10

Resources Mentioned

Purposeful Growing Journey Path

Weed Blog Post

The Market Gardener Book

YouTube Video

Permaculture Blog/Episode Series

Find Your Frost Date Link

Are You Struggling with Accomplishing Your Goals? | Let's Chat

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Are you ready to make your 2023 Growing Goals?

But are unsure of where to start.

You made goals in 2022 but then they just sat in your notebook and they didn’t get accomplished so you want to make a change for 2023. You want to find a system that can help you not only write down measurable goals but also a way to accomplish them this year.

Then this episode is perfect for you. As you listen you are going to hear me tell you about how to make measurable goals and 4 strategies that I use to accomplish the biggest goals and dreams here at the farmstead. As a grower your goals are going to be huge with many parts so it is important to have the correct strategy to avoid overwhelm and burnout. So come and join me so that you can keep moving forward on your purposeful growing journey.

Let’s get growing!

This Episode Will Cover

Tips on making goals that will be specific and measurable
How to get started
Strategies to help you accomplish even the biggest of goals

Growing with Purpose | The Success Stages for Creating Purpose in Your Life

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

What if I told you that there is a path to your purposeful journey?

This is something that is just not talked about in the normal homesteading circle, but when you look at homesteading you see loads of how to videos and blogs, right. How to grow a garden or how to raise meat chickens and so on. I know because that is a large amount of content you will find even here at Red Ridge Farm. I also know that when you are struggling to get started this can send you into a whirlwind of second guessing.

What skill do I learn first?

How to make bread?

How to grow my own garden?

The options are endless and can lead to you putting a halt to your growing journey or winging it without a plan for success. But I think it is time for a change. It is time for something new and direct to the point. And that is a path. And not just any path but one that puts you and your family’s needs first!

Today in the below episode and blog, I want to take you down this path to show you that you don't need to wait to get started no matter where you live and if you have been growing for a while a path that can bring you clarity so that you will know what skill you need to learn next! Let’s get growing!

Main Points

What is a Purposeful Life
Walk Your through a step by step path to purpose that all can start
How this plan can even met you right where you are on your Journey

Show Notes: The Success Stages for Creating Purpose in Your Life

Progress Over Perfection | Let's Chat

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Are you ready to stop waiting to start your purposeful journey?

Then you need to stop letting the idea of perfection get in your way and instead focus on progress. I want you and I to have a little chat on how we can create purpose on our homestead and in our purposeful journey when you let go of the perfect journey and instead focus on progress you can do everyday, right now!

Main Points

How Perfectionism can Be Holding you back on your Growing Journey
What is a Purposeful Life
The True Focus is on the Progress of Reaching Our Goals not the End first

When you place progress over perfectionism you can start to build habits in your growing journey that will get you to your end goal. Perfection is a nice idea but you as a grower and a child of God need to remember that you and I are not perfect and that we need to give ourselves grace. Grace to fail, grace to start again, and grace to keep moving forward in the hardest of times. God covered you in grace so why can you give yourself the grace you need to just start your purposeful journey today!

And if you are ready to start focusing on progress, grab your spot on the Purposeful Growing Waiting List, and start learning how to use the strategies and habits that will create your Purposeful Life.

Don’t let the world hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

Home is the Center of the Homestead | Let's Chat

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Have you ever had something weighing on your heart and you just knew that you needed to share it with others? I sat down to record this episode in hope of getting something I have been thinking about for a while now. I want to have a frank talk with you about the home part of the homestead and how we as women on the homestead need to stop devaluing our role in the home.

Main Points

We need to Stop Devaluing our Role in the Home
Creating a Joyful Environment in our Home for our Family is the most Important Job
Growing is not All About Growing Food but also embracing our Role as women on the homestead

Goals | Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work for Growers

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Are you ready to start next year with a bang?

But you are unsure of how to begin. You set New Year’s Resolutions for yourself last year but you quit working on them after just a week or in that first month. So now you feel discouraged and are trying to figure out how you are going to make your growing goals happen this year.

I want to tell you right now that not accomplishing your goals last is not your fault, it is the system of New Year’s Resolution. It just doesn’t work for growers.

In the podcast episode below, I walk with you through the reasons that you and many others didn’t reach their New Year’s Resolution because they don’t work. But I am not going to stop there, I am going to share with you the solution that does work, especially for a Grower. A grower on her way to creating a fear free, sustainable lifestyle for her family.

Let’s get growing!

This Episode Will Cover

The flaws in the New Year’s Resolution System
Why it especially doesn't work for Growers
Way to Make Goals that Motivate You

Main Points

Not Ready for Change
No Self Monitoring or Measurable Goals
Lack of Planning
Overconfident
Timing is Off
Not Looking at the Whole Picture

Well, I hope that was helpful. I know I struggle with this as a grower too and I just want to share my insights with you so that you can break through the discouragement and succeed on your purposeful growing journey.

And I pray that you keep working toward your purposeful life. You have been called by God to complete a very unique mission of breaking free from the norm and pursuing a life of purpose.

A life filled with peace, love, and joy. A life in pursuit of the simpler things, the intention to create a place of peace for your family, and hope in the true Light of the World.

And if you are ready to learn more about accomplishing your 2023 goal using the Purposeful Growing Journey, get on the waiting list to join the Purposeful Growing, and dive deeper into creating a path of growing that will bring you closer with each purposeful step!

Don’t let the World hold you back,

Pray, Just Plant

With God | Is God Asking Me to Cancel Christmas?

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Have you asked your self this question as a new believer? I know I asked myself this question too, is God asking me to cancel or change how I celebrate Christmas? Today in this podcast episode we are going to dive into the Bible and unpack this burning question many Christian asks around this time of year. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Red Ridge Farmstead Builds eBook
Keeping Christ in the Season

Time Stamps
Intro
Common Struggle for New Believers
Special Days- Romans 14:5-6
God's Days- Exodus 23:16
December 25th- Luke 2:1
Tips and Tricks- Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
Should We Remember Jesus- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Like 22:19
Everyday is the Lord's Day- Mark 12:28-34
Reason for the Season can help us spread the Good News
Outro

Homestead | Preparing For Winter on the Homestead

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Are you ready for winter on the homestead? Today in this episode we are going to go through different parts of your homestead: your home, your garden, the areas that care for your animals and we are going to prepare them for winter. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Choose a Layer Breed for Your Homestead
Red Ridge Farm Builds eBook
Time to Stock Up your Winter Pantry

Luke 1:5-45

Time Stamps
Intro
Different Parts of the Homestead
Home- Clean Up, Prepare for Emergencies
Tip and Trick
Garden- Soil to Bed, Education, Audit
Growing with God
Animals- Feed Stock Up, Clean Up Barns, Routine Care
Deep Bedding System
Outro

In the Kitchen | Time to Stock Up your Winter Pantry

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0700

Winter and the Holidays are just around the corner and it's time to stock your pantry. You have worked all growing season to stock your larder with fruits, vegetables, and more. But now it the time to stock your dry goods section of your pantry, like flour, sugar and much more. Today in this episode I am going to share with the list you should have in your list to get you through the winter and things a homesteader need to make delicious meals from scratch.

Quick Links
Show Notes
Red Ridge Farmstead Builds eBook
Spice Recipes eBook
Can You Homestead without a Homestead

Give thanks to the Lord, He is good, His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

Time Stamps
Intro
Why Now
Tips and Tricks
Where to Buy in Bulk
Dry Beans
Baked Goods
Canned Meats
Growing With God
Grains
Broth
Dried Fruit
Pasta and Rice
Condiments

Growing | Wrap up Your Growing Season with a Growing Audit

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Fall is officially here, the cold temperatures have arrived, and the leaves have fallen. And it marks the end the of our 2022 Growing Season. So what better time to do a growing audit. Today in this episode of the Pray, Just Plant Podcast, I am going to talk to you about how to do a growing audit, what is a growing audit, and walk you through the 5 steps so that your next year can be better. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Growing Audit Checklist
Red Ridge Farmstead Builds eBook

"You have been set free" Romans 6:18a

Time Stamps
Intro
Why Should I
What Is It
5 Steps
Weekly Tips and Tricks-
What Does It Look Like
Step 1
Step 2
Growing With God - Romans 6:18
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Recap

Healthy Family | Building with Our Kids on the Homestead

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0600

You are building something new this year on the homestead but you want to include your kids. How do you Build on the homestead with kids, that is what we are going to be talking about in this episode. I am going to be giving you few tips on how to include them, safety, and more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Best Books For Building on the Homestead
Building Soil Health Guide

Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8

Time Stamps
Intro
Project Will Take Longer
Tips and Tricks- Putting Away the Homestead for Winter
Teach Them
Give Your Child a Job
Growing with God- Philippians 4:8
Be Dangerous Carefully
Let Them Free to Build

Homestead | Best Books for Building on the Homestead

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Fall is a great time to get building on the homestead and really, many building projects especially here at Red Ridge Farmstead start with books. Today I am going to be sharing with you my top books for building on the homestead. Ones that share design, ones that share ideas, ones that share maybe beginner tips, and more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Building Soil Health Guide
Show Notes

Encourage one another and build each other up. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Time Stamps
Intro
Build First
Tip and Trick- Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Season
The Backyard Homestead Builds Book
Polyface Designs
Ridgedale Farm Builds
Growing With God- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Construction Books
New Red Ridge Farm Builds eBook

Growing | My Meal Planning Story

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle with meal planning? I know I did in the beginning so I just thought if I told you my story of how I started with no meal planning to how I meal plan today just might help you. Because a meal plan can seem daunting but it can also be a life saver. It can give you those moments either, with your kids, with yourself, to just breath because you already know what's for dinner. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Beyond the Harvest Planner

I have loved you with an everlasting love~ Jeramiah 31:3

Timestamp
Intro
Deciding I Needed Help
Finding Recipes First
Tips and Tricks- Flexible Meal Plan to Include the Season
Spending More Time Planning Then Cooking
My Meal Plan Book for the Whole Year
Growing With God- Jeramiah 31:3
Finding I Need to Stick to Our Favorites
Shop From My Larder First
Recap

Garden Planning | What is Beyond the Harvest Planning?

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Your garden is growing. It is full of produce but now what? Did you make a plan for beyond the harvest? Or even the harvest itself? Many of us don't! Today in this episode I am going to share with you how I evolved from a simple plan into a market gardener's plan but also how that taught me to start making a plan for beyond the harvest. For the harvest so that I can pick a peak and for beyond that with preserving, getting ready to preserve, utilizing what we preserve with meal planning and more. You and I are going to be answering the question "What is Planning Beyond the Harvest?" Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Harvest Planner
Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

But Christ, God’s faithful Son, is in complete charge of God’s house. And we Christians are God’s house—he lives in us!—if we keep up our courage firm to the end, and our joy and our trust in the Lord.~ Hebrew 3:6

Time Stamps
Intro
How are Garden Plan Needs More
Tips and Tricks
My Green Bean Story
Growing with God
How to Plan Beyond the Harvest
Recap

Fall Garden | A Fall Garden Can Be For Building Your Soil Too

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0600

When growing a Fall Garden one thinks of broccoli, arugula, and all the things that can help you extend into the Fall. But Fall is also the greatest time to be improving our soil. A Fall Garden or the planting of a Fall Garden can include cover crops and a plan to increase your soil's fertility. That is what we are going to be talking about today in this episode. What you should be planting in your Fall Garden no matter what. No matter if you don't want to plant a Fall Garden you need to be thinking about what you can do in the Fall to improve your soil. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Guide
Building Soil Guide
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health eBook
Soil is Your Foundation Master Class

"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer." ~ 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Time Stamps
Intro
Best Time to Build Soil
Tips and Tricks- Beyond the Harvest, Tools
Covering the Soil
Planting Cover Crops
Growing with God- 1Timothy 4:4-5
Two Types
Recourses for You
Outro

Gardening | How to Water Your Garden to Beat the Heat

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Is your garden struggling in this very hot summer? I know we have had amazing temperatures beyond the normal. And one of the greatest tools that you can use to help your garden beat the heat is water or how you water. That is what we are going to talk about in this podcast episode. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Building Soil Health Guide

Gardening | The 4 Simple Steps to Saving Your Own Seeds

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0600

There are many benefits to saving your own seeds. But how do you do it? What are the steps? Today in this episode, we are going to be walking through those 4 steps or stages of saving your own seeds. Like planning ahead, storage, and so much more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Guide
Saving Seeds Guide

2 Corinthians 4:16-17- "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

Time Stamps
Intro
Open Pollinators
Tips and Tricks- Spring Perennial Care
Plan Ahead
Harvest Correctly
Growing with God- 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Storage
Outro

Gardening | What to Plant in Your Fall Garden

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Your are ready to start planning your fall garden but you don't know what you should actually plant. Well a lot of what you plant is in the definition of what a fall garden is. In this episode, I am going to talk about, in more detail, about what you specifically can plant in your fall garden. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
The Ins and Outs of a Fall Garden

Time Stamps
Intro
What is a Fall Garden
What to Plant in a Fall Garden
Outro

Garden | The Top Benefits for Saving Seeds From Your Garden

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0600

You are standing in the middle of your garden and you have noticed that you lettuce has bolted. You think well I need to pull that but there is this little thought in the back of your mind that says" Why don't you let it go to seed and save some for next year? You like that variety this is the easies way that you can have more of it and that is to save the seed!" Have you ever thought of saving your own seeds? Then this is the episode for you. Today we are going to be talking about the benefits of saving seeds for yourself on your homestead or in the garden. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Resource Page

Time Stamps
Intro
Saving Money
Community
Diversity
Flavor
Connections
Saving the Bees
Sustainability
Outro

Meal Planning | How to Meal Plan from Your Garden Harvest

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0600

It is midsummer and your garden is in full swing but you still want to try to keep up a meal plan. How do you harvest and meal plan at the same time? How do you bring that produce from the garden to your family's plates in a seamless manner? Yes, you can process it and store it for later. But today in this episode of the Pray, Just Plant Podcast we are talking about how you can meal plan from the garden harvest. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest
Planning Beyond the Harvest with Peas

Psalm 18:2- "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn[c] of my salvation, my stronghold."

Time Stamps
Intro
Struggle to Use Harvest
Know When to Harvest
Tips and Tricks- Even Watering Can Beat the Heat
Meal Planning Benefits
Basic Structure of a Meal Plan
Growing with God- Psalm 18:2
Use Harvest for Your Side Dishes
Meal Plan with Out a Plan??
Recap

Gardening | How to Plan a Fall Garden

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0600

You have been thinking about growing a Fall Garden this year but you are not sure about the planning details. When do you start your Fall Garden? When do you plant each variety in your Fall Garden? What is the Planning entail? Today, in this episode of the Pray, Just Plant Podcast, you and I are going to talk about the ins and outs of planning your Fall Garden. Let's get Growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest
In the Fall Garden No Matter What

Psalm 46:1-3- "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

Time Stamps
Intro
Finding Your First Frost Date
Counting Down the Days
Tips and Tricks- Announce Seed Saving Guide
Days to Germination
Days to Harvest
Growing with God- Psalm 46:1-3
Making All the Calculations
Fall Garden Grow with Me
Recap

Healthy Family | Scheduling Family Fun on the Homestead

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Your growing journey can be hard work. And when you bring kids along on that journey it is hard to always be working. That is why it is important as growers with kids to include fun. We have to schedule the fun. Growing doesn't always have to be about work it can be fun too. Today in this episode we are going to be talking about how we can schedule fun on the homestead with our kids. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Kids Enjoying your Garden Harvest

Psalm 27:1-3 - The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

Time Stamps
Intro
Fun in the Work
Find Fun At Home
Tips and Tricks- Pruning Tomatoes
Not Always Working
Make Reward Fun Time
Growing with God- Psalm 27:1-3
A Life that Don't Need a Vacation
You Control Your Calendar
Recap

Garden | The 7 Benefits of Growing a Fall Garden

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Have you been contemplating a Fall Garden this year? Today in this episode we are going to talk about the benefits of a Fall Garden, a few details on how you can get one started or what one is. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
What to Grow In the Fall No Matter What

Philippians 4:13- "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Time Stamps
Intro
Less Watering
Fewer Weeds
Tips and Tricks- Fight Weeds with Mulch
Less Pests
Sweeter Harvest
Growing with God- Philippians 4:13
Save Money
Fall is a Longer Spring
Recap

Harvest | The Benefits of Meal Planning on Your Growing Journey

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Why do you grow your own food? Is it to put healthy food on your family's plates? One of the way to do this is, yes grow your own food, but also meal planning. We need to have a plan for what we want to eat so then we know what we need to grow. Today in this episode we are going to be talking about the benefits of meal planning and how a meal plan can help you on your growing journey. You may be surprised! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Best Tools for Meal Planning on the Homestead

Psalm 73:26- "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Time Stamps
Intro 00:50
Save Time 04:40
Spread Out Your Harvest 07:35
Tips and Tricks- Fall Garden Planning Outline 10:16
Avoid Unhealthy Food 14:57
Enjoy More Variety 20:14
Save Money- Reduce Food Waste 21:53
Growing with God- Psalm 73:26- 25:38
Utilize Your Harvest First 29:21
Get Your Children Involved 32:41
Recap 34:58

Chickens | The Fundamentals of Chicken Brooder

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0600

You have ordered you baby chicks and now it is time to set up your chick brooder. Today in this episode we are going to go through the 5 fundamentals of a chick brooder so that your chicks will get the best start in life. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Choosing the Layer Chicken Breed for Your Homestead
Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Psalms 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Time Stamps
Intro 00:41
What is a Brooder 02:17
Brooder 03:25
Tip and Trick- The Best Benefit of a Fall Garden 08:37
Bedding 12:22
Water 17:14
Feeder 20:43
Growing with God- Psalms 121:1-2 - 25:00
Heat Source 28:21
Predators 35:34
Day Chicks Arrive 37:35
Recap 41:03

Growing | Can You Homestead without a Homestead?

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Can not the frugal mindset of a homesteader be used by those who don’t have a homestead? That is what you and I are going to discuss in this podcast episode. Can you, a person who doesn’t grow a garden or have a homestead, still use the homesteading principles of collecting your harvest at its peak and storing it for your family for later use?

Quick Links
Show Notes
Homesteader Series, Spring

Time Stamps
Intro 00:48
Land = A Homesteader 01:23
Tips and Tricks- Fall Garden Plan Check In 06:45
Homesteading Community 08:06
Growing With God- Isaiah 41:10- 14:34
Preserving From the Grocery Store 16:38

Chickens | Choosing the Layer Chicken Breed for Your Homestead

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Are you thinking about adding Layer Chicken to your homestead this year? But you are not sure of what breed to start with? Then you are in the perfect place. Because today in this episode we are going to be talking about how to choose the breed of layer chicken that will work right for you, your lifestyle, your homestead, your climate, and so much more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide
Adding Chickens to Your Homestead Episode

Time Stamps
Intro 00:47
Climate 03:32
Egg Production 08:20
Space 14:45
Tips and Tricks- Amend You Soil as you Plant- 16:14
Temperament 18:12
Egg Color 24:33
Growing With God- Isaiah 40:31- 27:29
Duel Purpose 31:00
Broodiness 35:40

Homesteading | How to Bring Your Homestead Design Ideas to Life

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the last installment of the Ultimate Homestead Design Guide Series. Today we are going to talk about how you can make those dream designs come to life. Permaculture design can seem like a daunting but if you lay it out step by step any thing can happen. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Guide
Food Fedge Blog Post
Before you Start a Homestead Blog Post

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website
Facebook Group Fellow Growers

Time Stamps
Intro 00:41
Write Your Goals Down 03:38
Making Our Goal List Manageable 14:11
Don't Hesitate to Push Yourself 20:11
Tips and Tricks- Put Perennials in Your Garden Plan 22:50
Be specific 26:40
Tell Others 30:33
Breakdown Your Big Goals 38:57
Growing With God- Psalms 118:6-7- 42:17
Get Started 44:40
1% Change Everyday 49:50

Garden | The Best 9 Tools to Control Weeds Organically

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Ready to up your game against weeds? Today in this episode we are going to be talking about the nine tools you have in your tool box as a grower to get rid of those weeds. Every weed has a weakness and these tools will help you find and kill every type of weed under the sun but organically. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Common Weed Post
12 Way to Control Weeds
Chores with the Lord
Soil Health Guide

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website
Red Ridge Farm Fellow Growers Facebook Group

Time Stamps
Intro 00:46
Definition of a Weed- 3:08
Tool 1 -07:00
Tips and Tricks 14:47
Tool 2-6- 18:25
Growing With God- Hebrews 4:16- 27:48
Tool 7-9- 32:10
Recap 40:36

Homesteading | How to Design your Homestead using Permaculture Principles 9-12

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Creating abundance on your homestead can be simply you just need to add few permaculture principles to the mix. Today in this fourth installment of the Ultimate Homesteader Design Podcast Series, you and I, are going to be talking about a few ways and ideas that can help you implement permaculture principles 9 thru 12 on your homestead. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
What is Permaculture?
Making Goals on the Homestead?

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website

Time Stamps
Intro 00:47
Slow and Steady Wins the Race- Principle 9- 02:12
Permeant Beds 04:04
Compost Piles 08:22
Tips and Tricks- 12:55
Use and Value Diversity- Principle 10- 16:19
Not always planting the same 18:28
Crop Rotation 20:23
Use Edges to Find Abundance- Principle 11- 25:11
Fedges 28:32
Garden Edge For Perennials 29:44
Growing With God-Ephesians 3:12- 34:10
Change is Inevitable- Principle 12- 38:40
Working in Unpredictable World 41:45
Be Ready For Change 45:29

Homesteading | The 7 or 8 Layers of a Food Forest

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Today we are going to continue our journey about Food Forests. We are going to get into the 7 layers, well actually 8. Did you know there was an 8th layer. I am going to be sharing that with you and more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
What is a Food Forest?
Permaculture Orchard Master Class

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website

Time Stamps
Intro 00:38
What is a Permaculture Orchard/Forest 00:51
Canopy Layer 03:50
Sub Canopy 06:15
Tips and Tricks- Baby Chick Care 07:10
Shrubs 10:02
Herbaceous Layer 11:51
Ground Cover 13:07
Root Layer 14:03
Growing With God-2 Timothy 1:7- 15:05
Vining Layer 19:48
8th Layer 21:13
Different Types 24:27
Master Class 30:35
Recap 31:43

Homestead | How to Use Permaculture Principle 5-8 in Your Homestead Design

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0600

We have been talking about permaculture design through this whole season and we are going to do that again today in this fourth installment of Ultimate Homesteading Designing Guide Series. Where we are going to dive into the next principles of permaculture, number 5-8. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
What Is Permaculture?
Principle 1-4
More Links in the Show Notes

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website

I would love to here your connection ideas. Come join the Red Ridge Farm Fellow Growers Facebook Group were you can find a community of fellow grower just like you!

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
Utilize the Power of the Earth- Principle 5-01:51
Geothermal Greenhouse 03:27
Chicken Power 07:48
Tips and Tricks- Composition Testing of Soil 08:59
Follow Your Waste Trail- Principle 6- 12:40
Follow God's Patters- Principle 7- 19:06
Connections in Nature 19: 20
Movement of Animals 20:49
Growing With God-Psalm 139:13-14- 24:02
Diversify Everything- Principle 8- 26:00
Raise Multiple in the Same Area- 26:35
Connection On Your Homestead- 29:00
Recap 31:00

Homestead | What Is a Food Forest?

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0600

We have been talking about Permaculture here on the Pray, Just Plant Podcast and today we are going to be talking about the most utilized, popular design aspect of Permaculture, the Food Forest! We are going to be talking about what it is, the three different types or designs. Did you know there was three of them? And the benefits, why is a food forest something that you should be using and utilizing on your homestead. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide
Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class

Social Media
Instagram @redridgefarmwyo
Facebook /WyoRedRidgeFarm
Website

Time Stamps
Intro 00:56
What is A Food Forest? 01:57
Tips and Tricks 11:37
Basic Design 14:11
Three Basic Types 14:40
Growing With God- Hebrews 10:35-36- 32:33
Benefits of A Food Forest 35:00

Homesteading | How to Use Permaculture Principle 1-4 in Your Homestead Design

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Today, in this third installment of the Ultimate Homestead Designing Guild, you and I are going to talk about Permaculture Principle 1-4 and how they can help you design your homestead! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide
How To Avoid The Top 7 Common Rain Water Harvesting Mistakes Blog Post
Permaculture Orchard vs Traditional Orchard Blog Post
Build a Permaculture Orchard Master Class
How to Make A Mid-Summer Garden Plan Audit Blog Post

Time Stamps
Intro 00:37
Get to Know Your Land 01:41
Tips and Tricks 07:00
Layer of Frequency 11:10
Make Connections 17:20
Find Your Reward 18:30
Growing With God 19:24
Audit Your Journey 25:45
Recap 31:38

Garden Planning | What is Your Garden Growing Style?

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Your goal this year has been to start a garden. You have visualized and counted yourself in your plan. Now you need to choice your garden style. Today we are going to be talking about your garden style or the three garden styles that are most commonly used; Rows, Permanent Beds, or Raised Beds. We are going to define each and how you can choose which one is best for you. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Visualizing Your Dream Garden Master Class
Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Time Stamps
Intro 00:53
What is Growing Styles 01:38
How Planting Style are Different 02:13
Row or Tilled Garden Style 03:43
Tips and Tricks 06:02
Permanent Bed Style 10:02
Raised Beds Style 14:12
Growing With God 16:31
Your Choice is About You 22:36
Multiple Methods 26:32
Recap 30:45

Homestead | What Is Permaculture When It Comes to Designing Your Dream Homestead

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Today, in this second installment of the Ultimate Homestead Designing Guild Podcast series, you and I are going to talk about Permaculture! What it is, how it can help you design your homestead for abundance, and of course the 12 principles of permaculture, the three core tenets of permaculture, and so much more! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Note
Red Ridge Farm Seed Tracker
Basic Garden Plan Master Class
Building a Permaculture Orchard Master Class

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
What is Permaculture 03:00
3 Core Tenets 06:35
Tips and Tricks 09:14
Principle 1-8 -12:30
Growing with God 22:10
Principle 9-12- 29:50
Recap 35:27

Homestead | Refocusing Your Goal in 4 Easy Steps to Get Things Done on the Homestead

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600

January has come and gone. February and March come and gone. And your January goals are still sitting there undone. Today we are going to be talking about how we can refocus those goals and accomplish them. So that next year you can make new and different goals and you can mark these goals for 2022 off of your list. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide
Big Goals on the Homestead
Visualizing Your Dream Garden Master Class

Time Stamps
Intro 00:50
Life Get's in the Way 01:43
Too Big 03:25
Tips and Tricks 07:35
Step 1 -10:28
Step 2 - 13:00
Growing With God 16:42
Step 3- 23:15
Step 4- 28:33
Recap 30:36

Homestead | How to Set Goals in Designing Your Homestead with Permaculture Design

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Homesteads are not huge areas of land any more but small farms or even back yards. And are areas of growth where families are hoping to grow their own food in however much space they have. And that is why today, in this blog series on the Ultimate Homestead Design Guide, I want to help you connect the principle of permaculture with your homestead so that you can grow more and receive an abundance you never knew you were missing out on. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest
Is Canning the Only Way to Preserve Your Harvest?
Passive Solar Greenhouse
Building a Passive Solar Greenhouse On Your Homestead
Permaculture Orchards

Time Stamps
Intro 00:52
Define You 04:50
What You Need or Want 05:58
Tips and Tricks 09:42
Build First 12:32
Start Small 15:24
Grow in Skill Level 17:37
Growing With God 20:20
Dream Big 30:26
Look to the Future 33:40
Recap 36:13

Garden Planning | The Best Steps to Creating a Basic Garden Plan

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

It is that time of year when you are feeling the growing itch. The sun is coming back. You just want to get in the garden and get growing. But today we are going to talk about a garden plan, a basic garden plan. We are going to cover some of the basics you are going to need to know before you even start choosing your seeds. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker
Basic Garden Plan Master Class
RRF School of Growing

Timestamps
Intro 00:43
Define You 01:13
How Much 03:48
Tips and Tricks 05:19
Your Growing Zone 09:24
Length of Growing Season 11:47
Order Seed and Seedlings 14:30
Growing with God 16:33
Bring It All Together 24:09
Just Start 24:40
Recap 25:23

Healthy Family | The Benefits of Eating Together as a Family

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

The kitchen is the heart of the homestead. But what is the heart of the kitchen? Many say it is the stove or the fridge. But it truly is the dinner table. Where we all come together as a family and enjoy that delicious food we have been work to grow as a family. Today, we are going to talk about bringing our family together for dinner. Bringing our family together to celebrate food but also to create togetherness in this world of separation. Togetherness around the dinner table. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide
Basic Garden Plan Master Class
RRF School of Growing
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Time Stamps
Intro 01:03
Teach by Example 02:03
Handle Stress 03:46
Encourage Communication 06:20
Tip and Trick 09:38
Joy of Working Together 12:40
Sensible Eating Habits 14:10
Teaches Table Manners 15:30
Growing With God 18:14
Meal Planning 28:21
Include them in the Process 32:00
Include Meals You all Love 33:10
Schedule Huge Meals 33:56
Don't Need to be a 5 Course Dinner 36:53
Outro 37:18

Homesteading | How to Build a Passive Solar Green House on Your Homestead

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

We have talked about building a Solar Green House. We talked about what it is and all of the details. But know let's talk about how you can build one on your homestead. The 12 steps to building a passive solar green house for yourself. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
Step 1-4 01:52
Tip and Trick 08:53
Step 5-8 10:40
Growing With God 13:56- Ephesian 3:7-13
Step 9-12 21:26
Bonus Tip 25:46
Recap 27:08

Growing With God | What Does the Bible Say About Our Role as Parents?

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

We have talked about how we can show our children God. But what does the Bible say about the relationship us as parents should have with our children? Or us as children should have with our parents? That is what we are going to be talking about today. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
S5 E1 Introducing God to Our Children
Building Soil Health Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Exodus 20:12, Ephesian 5: 1-2, Psalm 139:13-16, Psalms 48:14, Psalms 33:11, Romans 8:28-30

Time Stamps
Intro 00:41
The Building Blocks of God 01:03
Modeling Our Own Relationships 01:53
The Importance of the Family 04:17
Tip and Trick 06:34
Our Role Reflects God 09:02
Being an Example 11:52
Growing With God 13:57
Are We Enough 19:30
We Are Not Their Only Teacher 21:07
God Created Them 21:38
God Will Guide and Has a Plan for Them 22:40
God Works for the Good 23:23
Recap 24:03

Seedlings | The Top 5 Germination Problem When Growing Your Own Seedlings

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

There are so many reasons to start your own seedlings. You can save money. You have more varieties available because you are not limited to the to just what is available at your local growing store. But growing your own seedlings can come with problems. Today we are going to talk about the top 5 when it come to seed germination and how to solve them. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Seedling Master Class
Seedling Supply List On Resource page

Time Stamps
Intro 00:45
Growing Your Own Seedlings 01:12
Old Seed 02:43
Tips and Tricks 04:27
Timing 05:49
Temperature 07:29
Moisture 09:12
Growing with God 09:53
Seed Depth 15:08
Recap 16:11

Growing With God | What Does the Bible Say about Marriage?

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

As women of God we have roles. We are daughter, mother, and wives. As a wife we are part of a marriage. We are part of a unit. Today we are going to dive into what God about that unit, about marriage. We are going to look directly into the Bible to see our role as women of God and see our role in marriage itself. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Red Ridge Farm Seed Tracker Database

Time Stamps
Intro 00:52
Roles in Proverbs (31:10-21) 01:50
Tips and Trick 20:30
Roles in Proverbs (31:22-31) 23:29
Growing With God 29:56
Marriage In the Bible 38:10
Recap 50:11

Homestead | What is a Solar Greenhouse?

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Did you that there is a way that you can grow food all year round? Well, most of us think about a greenhouse. But greenhouses come with the heating and more. An easier way would be a solar greenhouse. And that is what we are going to talk about today, what is a solar greenhouse, what can it do, and how can you build one on your own homestead. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Guide
Goal Setting Episode
Goal Setting Blog Post

Time Stamp
Intro 00:43
My Dream Greenhouse 01:10
What Is a Solar Greenhouse 05:03
Tips and Tricks 09:27
The Two Solar Energy Systems 11:20
How To Grow Year Around 16:25
Growing With God- Ephesians 2:7-10-19:10
Connected to House 26:03
Free Standing 28:32
In Ground 31:03
Recap 34:16

Growing with God | How to Introduce God to Our Children

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Today we are going to talk about God but not only God in our lives but God in our Children's lives. How can we make or even introduce God to our Children? That is what we are going to be talking about today, let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide
15 USA Seed Companies

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 22:6, 3 John 1:4, Matthew 19:14, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Deuteronomy 4:9-10

Time Stamp
Intro 00:40
Pray Together 01:30
Talk About God 02:25
Let your Children see your Faith in action 03:59
Make God a common place 05:24
Tips and Tricks 06:12
Be willing to answer their questions 07:37
Give the kids their own bible 08:35
Read the Bible as a Family or as Individuals 10:10
Growing With God- Ephesians 2:1-6- 10:39
Show them disagreement are okay 14:55
What does the Bible say? 17:52
Recap 23:51

Growing | How to get Started on Your Growing Journey

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Do you have thoughts or maybe ideas that are stopping you or hindering you from growing your own food? Today we are going to talk to a fellow grower. Her advice and her story are going to show you the steps you need to get started. And you maybe surprised how simple it is. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Sara from the Living Acre

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:46
Interview- 01:00
Recap- 15:09

Homesteading | What Makes a Kitchen a Homestead Kitchen?

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700

What makes a kitchen a homestead kitchen? Well, truly not much except the unique tools and supplies that are used on a homestead to preserve, harvest, and cook amazingly fresh food. Today in this episode I am going to share with you the basic tools a homestead kitchen should have, a few planning ideas to help you utilize your whole space, and how to make your homestead kitchen more functionable. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Is a Root Cellar Right For Your Homestead?
Lodge Cast Iron Pans
Wagner Cast Iron Pans
Basic Bread Recipe
Resources Page

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:48
Heart of the Homestead- 02:12
Work Flow- 03:03
Counter Tops- 07:15
Tips and Tricks- 09:20
Space Saving Ideas- 11:57
Kitchen Sink- 15:30
Light- 17:07
Stove- 19:04
Eating Area- 20:14
Knives- 20:45
Cast Iron Pans- 22:34
Growing With God- Romans 8:31-39- 24:49
Stand Up Mixer- 34:22
Preserving Tools- 36:40
Food Processor- 38:00
Other Tools- 38:24
Recap- 42:09

Meal Planning | The Benefits of Meal Planning on the Homestead

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700

You are standing in the middle of your kitchen and you are looking in your fridge and looking in your cupboards. You are asking the question, "What is for Supper?" And the solution to that question is meal planning. I know sometimes meal planning can get a bad wrap because it is just too much. But today we are going to talk about the benefits of meal planning and how a meal plan can help you especially at that 5:30 Manic Hour! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest
The Best Tools for Meal Planning on the Homestead
Making a Simple Meal Plan
Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook
Resources Page

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:42
Setting the Scene- 01:49
Why You Avoid Meal Planning- 03:51
Saving Money- 05:10
Spread Out Your Harvest- 06:19
Tips and Tricks- 08:00
Reduce Food Waste- 09:33
Can Reduce Stress- 12:07
Eat Less Unhealthy Meals- 14:49
Enjoy More Variety- 17:27
Growing with God- Romans 8:26-30- 18:00
Save Money- 26:05
Utilize Your Harvest- 26:58
Including Our Children- 31:12
Recap- 36:01

Homestead | How to Add a Mini Dairy to Your Homestead

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Growing Food is one thing, but having the ability to walk out to the barn and collect fresh steaming milk is another. Today we are going to be talking about how you can start. Start a mini dairy and start milking and bringing that fresh from your own homestead to your family's table. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Red Ridge Farm Master Classes
All Creatures Great and Small Book Series
Amendment May NOT Be What Your Only Answer
Resources Page

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:51
Find Your Goals First- 01:40
Choose Your Animal Type- 04:19
Tips and Trick- 10:22
Build Your Infrastructure First- 13:17
Decide on Your Feed Program- 16:52
Waste Management Systems- 20:20
Purchase Your Animal- 22:28
Growing with God- Romans 8:22-25- 28:35
Animal Husbandry- 32:09
Dairy Equipment- 31:41
Recap- 38:42

Homestead | How to Dream Big On the Homestead

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700

As growers, as homesteaders, as gardeners, you probably have goals. You have big goals, little goals, and goal you want to reach. Maybe you didn't reach them this year. Maybe you are want to reach them next year in 2022. Today we are going to be talking about accomplishing these goals. How to make a list. How to bread them apart. How to make sure that you get your goals done. That you achieve the goals that you want to for yourself, as a grower, a gardener, and as a homesteader. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide
Dedicating Our Chores to the Lord
Resource Page

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:59
Making Our Goal List Manageable- 02:22
Don't Hesitate to Push Yourself- 04:18
Tips and Tricks- 06:01
Be specific- 07:14
Write Your Goals Down- 09:48
Tell Others- 10:00
Breakdown Your Big Goals- 12:56
Get Started- 15:46
Growing with God- Romans 8:18-21- 16:22
1% Change Everyday- 22:48
Recap- 27:52

Growing | Keeping Christ in Our Modern Christmas

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Winter is just around the corner and with that comes the greatest season to celebrate Christ, His birth, Christmas! How do we celebrate with Christ as our focus? How do we bring Christmas back to our Lord and Savior? And avoid some of the modern views of Christmas? That is what we are going to be talking about today. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Building Soil Health Guide
Show Notes
Christ's Name Advent Calendar

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:50
Read the Christ's Birth Story- 01:37
Different Advent Calendar Ideas- 03:05
Time to Learn More about Christ- 04:15
Tips and Tricks- 05:26
Christ Centered Movies- 07:28
Family Prayer Requests- 08:41
Gift of Service- 09:34
Christmas Card to Others- 11:54
Growing With God- Romans 8: 18-21- 13:17
Family Goodwill Project- 18:44
Give Something Special to God- 19:57
Recap- 21:57

Meal Planning | Making a Simple Meal Plan

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Meal planning came be simple. It can be straight forward and easy. You just have to follow the same steps over and over. Yes, rinse and repeat the same steps. Those steps are very simple and I am going to share them with you today. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Beyond the Harvest Planner
Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook
Building Soil Health Guide

Time Stamps
Intro- 00:45
Step 1- 03:43
Step 2- 07:00
Tips and Tricks- 11:48
Step 3- 15:44
Step 4- 18:45
Step 5- 23:18
Step 6- 25:28
Growing With God- Romans 8:15-17- 28:36
Step 7- 36:03
Rinse and Repeat- 40:00
How I Can Help- 41:06
Recap- 43:05

Soil | 7 Ways to Improving Your Soil's Health

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Improving your soil starts with you! Want to learn about why you feel that improving your soil is out of your reach? Oh and 7 ways to improve your soil? Then this episode is for you! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Health Guide
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class
What to Plant In the Fall No Matter What
Mid-Summer Garden Audit

Time Stamps
Intro
You Need to Be Your Own Expert
Conduct a Soil Test
Add Organic Matter
Tips and Tricks
Mulch with Compost
Reduce Soil Compaction
Fertilize with Natural Fertilizers
Grow Cover Crops
Growing with God: Romans 8:12-14
Protect Your Soil Thru the Winter
How I Can Help
Recap

Meal Planning | The Best Tools for a Meal Plan on the Homestead

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Meal planning can seem like a daunting task but with just the right tools it can be simple and easy to accomplish. That is what we are going to talk about today the tools you need to make a meal plan that is easy, simple, and sure to get done. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Soil Health Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Beyond the Harvest Planner

Romans 8: 9-11

Time Stamps
Intro 00:40
Inventory Sheets 02:00
Recipes 03:43
Monthly Meal List 07:47
Tips and Tricks 13:22
Grocery Budget 15:27
Weekly Schedule Patterns 21:05
Grocery List 23:16
Growing with God 25:38
Monthly View 32:42
Weekly Meal Plan 34:02
To Help You I Have 36:05

Homestead | What Should the #1 Product Be on Your Homestead?

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600

You may be surprised as to what the #1 product a homesteader should produce! This product, if managed carefully, can triple your homesteads production! This product is also connect to everything you can grow on your homestead. Want to learn what this #1 product should be? Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Joel Salatin's Website
Building Soil Health Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Show Notes

Romans 8:5-8

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
What Should the #1 Product Be? 00:58
Who is a Homesteader 01:37
Tips and Tricks 05:47
Different Products 09:42
#1 Product is.... 16:27
Story of the #1 Product 18:46
Growing with God 22:19
What We Are Doing 32:34
How to Grow the #1 Product 34:20
Recap 37:57

Garden | Top Tips for Harvesting at Just the Right Time

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Are you right about to pick your harvest but are worried about messing it up or wanting to know just the right tips and tricks you can do to make sure the picking of the harvest goes just like you dreamed it did. That is what we are going to talk about today. We are going to talk about why you feel that heaviness at this point in your growing journey. We are going to talk about some different tips that can help you pick at just the right time and even some tools you can use to make the harvest go as planned. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Building Soil Health Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Beyond the Harvest Planner
Beyond the Harvest Blog Series
Show Notes

Romans 8:1-4

Time Stamps
Intro 01:02
Feeling the Weight 02:38
Knowledge is Key 10:31
Picking at Peak 12:31
Tips and Tricks 13:55
Check you Garden Daily 16:36
Harvest in the Morning 22:22
Harvest Carefully 23:09
Bad Fruit as You Pick 25:23
Pick Regularly 25:55
Growing with God 26:38
Keeping Track 36:28
Huge is Not Better 41:05
Using the Right Tools 42:15
Recap 48:32

Homestead | Is a Root Cellar Right for Your Homestead

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Today in this episode we are going to be talking about a Root Cellar. Is a Root Cellar for you? Or what type of Root Cellar will work on your homestead? And the ins and outs of the 5 elements a Root Cellar needs, like Humidity, Temperature, Ventilation, Darkness, and Storage. We are going to walk through all of that. I am going to even share an idea that might be something that you can use instead of a Root Cellar or you can use to improve a Root Cellar. Or maybe you use this idea for the hotter time of the year and a traditional Root Cellar through the rest of the year. I am going to share with you how a Root Cellar can help you on the Homestead. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Guide
Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner
Cold Room Article
Cold Room Video Tour

“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” Romans 6:22

Time Stamps
Intro 01:07
What is a Root Cellar 01:45
Types of Root Cellars 02:45
The Roots Cellar for You 04:26
Tips and Tricks 07:32
Five Elements of a Root Cellar 13:30
Ventilation 14:34
Earth Shelter/Temperature 17:37
Humidity 20:28
Growing With God 24:28
Darkness 27:46
Storage 29:30
Homestead Cold Room 32:08
Recap 36:00

Healthy Family | How to Avoid Busyness on the Homestead this Fall

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Fall is a very busy time of year. But is all this busyness healthy? Is all this busyness what we need to deal with? Today we are going to talk about how we can kinda negotiate some of this busyness. How we can even make the times we have to be busy still time that we can make family important. And I am going to share a few tips on how to even avoid some of this busyness. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:2

Time Stamps
Intro 00:52
Is a Busy Family a Healthy Family 01:57
Time with Our Kids 03:26
Tips from the Farm 04:22
Fear of Missing Out 06:59
Look into the Future 07:51
Tips and Tricks 09:57
Saying No 13:28
Make time for the Important 14:20
Set Boundaries 16:31
Growing With God 19:08
Memory Commas 26:49
Be imperfect 31:10
Rest 31:48
Recap 36:52

Growing | How to Measure Success on your Growing Journey

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Today we are going to talk to a fellow grower, someone just like you. She is going to share with us how to measure success on our growing journey. What is the cost? What are the rewards? And how to find success in the little things. Let’s get growing!

I want to thank Theresa Shaw for joining me in this interview. Her and her family’s growing journey is a blessing for all who hear it. She shares with us the cost and rewards of growing, from the hard work to the time spent with family. Even how growing your own food can teach children that everything you eat has a story or a memory connected to it. And how knowing that story brings everything together in a connected circle of life.

To see a few pictures of Theresa's family farm and a brief description of what they do you can go to the Show Notes of this episode.

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Shaw Family on Facebook
Shaw Family on Instagram

Homestead | Tops Tools to Triple Your Homestead's Production

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

What if I told you by using these tools and three practices that I have shared with you before that you could double or even triple homestead production in just one year. Today you and I are going to be discussing the tools you need to improve your production. By doing those three practices, those three ways that you can improve your grass and thus improve your homestead's production. And this has nothing to do with buying more land. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Polyface Designs Book
Ridgedale Farm Builds Book
Justin Rhodes YouTube

“You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.” Romans 6:18

Timestamp
Intro
Revisit the 3 Ways
Mobile Fencing
Mobile Shelters
Tips and Tricks
Mobile Water
Non-Tangible Tools
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Growing With God
Most Important Tools
Resources
Recap

Homestead | The Best Books for Preserving Your Harvest

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

One can not talk about preserving with talking about preserving books. What books we can find, what recipes we can use, all of that! That is what we are going to be talking about today all the list of books that you can use to learn these skills for preserving your food. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes (to find the links to all of these books)
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

Time Stamps
Intro 00:46
Dehydrating Books 03:23
Fermenting Books 13:22
Tips and Tricks 26:53
Canning Books 29:46
General Preserving Books 37:46
Growing With God 43:17
Preserving Meat Books 48:52
Bonus Books 55:24
Recap 01:02:23

Growing | Dedicating Our Chores to the Lord

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

As homesteader, as mother, as women, we have different roles. We have so many things that we do, so many different things we do. But a lot of them aren't fun. Do you have work that is, that sucks? Things you don't enjoy doing? Like the dishes, or doing things that are just hard, or you just don't like to do? We are going to talk about that today. We are going to talk about how our Lord and Savior can help us maybe do some of those begrudgery chores. Some of those things that we as women, as mother, as homesteaders still need done but don't enjoy doing. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

“WHATEVER YOU DO, WORK AT IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AS WORKING FOR THE LORD, NOT FOR HUMAN MASTERS, SINCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INHERITANCE FROM THE LORD AS A REWARD. IT IS THE LORD CHRIST YOU ARE SERVING.” - COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 (NIV)

Time Stamps
Intro 01:10
Dedication in the Bible 03:07
As Women We Are 04:41
Jobs You Don't Choose 06:15
The Lord Delights In All You Do 09:10
Trust In the Lord In All Ways 10:26
Tips and Tricks 11:42
What Are Something You Don't Enjoy 13:38
My Story 14:52
Begrudgingly Doing the Dishes 19:05
Being Thankful 21:01
Dedicating Our Chores to the Lord 24:02
The Lord See Your Hard Work 26:47
Make It About Him 28:15
Recap 28:36

Homesteading | Best Practices for Preserving Meat

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

We have talked about canning. We have talked about other ways to preserve fruits and vegetables. We have even talked about dairy products and eggs. But what about meat? Yes, one third of our diet is meat. So how do we preserve meat so it can continue to fuel us through the winter months and beyond? Let’s get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.” Psalms 118:5

Time Stamps
Intro 00:47
Canning 01:44
Curing 04:23
Tips and Tricks 08:16
Brining 11:06
Dehydration 14:47
Freeze Drying 16:39
Growing With God 18:50
Smoking 23:41
Freezing 25:50
On the Hoof 27:10
Recap 28:39

Garden Planning | How to Make A Mid-Summer Garden Plan Audit

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Making a plan is the first step! The next is seeing if your plan was worth while!
That is why a garden audit will help you improve your garden year after year. But what is a garden audit and why is it the key to your garden's success? I can wait to share the answer with you. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest
Flower Blog

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.” Isaiah 61:1

Time Stamps
Intro 00:45
Why Should I 02:39
What Is It 03:50
5 Steps 05:41
Weekly Tips and Tricks 06:57
What Does It Look Like 08:41
Step 1 09:48
Step 2 11:35
Growing With God 19:18
Step 3 24:35
Step 4 26:52
Step 5 29:07
Recap 30:53

Homestead | What about Preserving Eggs and Dairy Products

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600

What about preserving eggs and dairy products. We have talked about fruits and vegetables. But can eggs and dairy products be stored the same ways? That is what your are going to find out. Let get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning For Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Is Canning The Only Ways to Preserve the Harvest?
Three River Homestead Egg Storage Video

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32

Time Stamps
Intro 00:44
Freezing 01:00
Canning 06:55
Tips and Tricks 10:10
Dehydration 12:51
Cheese 14:39
Growing With God 16:40
Oil 18:30
Smoking 19:57
Recap 20:37

Homestead | 3 Ways to Improve Your Homestead Production In One Year

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600

What if I told you, by using these three practices, you could double or even triple your homestead's production in just one year. Today you and I will be discussing the three ways our family has improved Red Ridge Farm Homestead's production without buying more land. The answers may surprise you. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
What should a Homestead's #1 Product be?
Salad Bar Beef
The Independent Farmstead
Pastured Poultry Profits

“Know the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
Mob Gazing 02:36
Tips and Tricks 11:00
Multi Species Ruminants 13:58
Growing With God 20:22
Adding Birds to the Rotation 23:46
Recap 27:55

Homestead | Is Canning the Only Way to Preserve Your Harvest?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Did you know that there are actually, including canning, 8 different ways that you can preserve your harvest? There's low budget ways, there's way that are going to take more time, there ways that may need more knowledge. But there is actually 8 different ways. Today you and I are going talk about each of these different ways and find out which one maybe for you! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Episode 3 Is Canning For You?

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

Time Stamp
Intro 00:48
Cold Storage 01:47
Packed In Oil 05:38
Baking or Recipes 08:06
Tips and Tricks 11:10
Drying 14:11
Dehydrating 15:16
Freezing 17:45
Growing With God 21:37
Water-Bath/Pressure Canning 25:00
Fermentation 29:52
Recap 34:07

Healthy Family | Growing Together In the Garden with Your Kids

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Have you made the decision as a family to grow a garden together. That is what we are going to talk about today. How to get the kids involved in the garden and maybe how to get those kids to eat some of that garden harvest. Let's get Growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Building Soil Health Guide

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ~ Psalm 27:1

Time Stamps
Intro 00:37
Disclaimer 01:02
Get Kids In the Garden 001:39
Kids Size Tools 03:12
Give them Their own Space 04:09
Tips and Tricks 06:34
Give them a Job 09:43
Pick What to Plant 11:26
Visit the Garden to Just Enjoy 12:54
Growing With God 14:11
Help you Harvest 17:27
Involved in the Kitchen 19:38
Choose Recipes Together 21:08
Work Together as a Family 22:39
Recap 23:25

Homestead | Is Canning For You??

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Are you thinking about canning your harvest?? But are unsure if canning is for you. Today you and I are going to walk the the pros and cons of preserving your harvest by canning. Let's Get Growing!

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. ~ John 15:13

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Time Stamp
Intro 00:38
Pro/Con 1-4 01:56
Tips and Tricks 05:57
Pro/Con 5-8 07:33
Growing With God 10:42
Pro/Con 9-12 13:13

Garden Planning | Do You Have a Plan for Beyond the Harvest??

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0600

By avoiding this mistake you might find yourself enjoying the taste of a Summer tomato this January. You and I are going to talk about taking the guessing out of harvesting, preserving your harvest and getting your garden harvest on your family's plates. An how to avoid this very common garden planning mistake. Let's Get Growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook

Time Stamps
Intro 00:43
My Story 01:29
Step 1 09:48
Tips and Tricks 12:33
Step 2 14:55
Step 3 17:32
Step 4 18:47
Growing With God 19:45
Step 5 22:41
Tools 30:13
Recap 31:17

Homestead | Top Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Homestead

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0600

You want to start a homestead! You want to get started growing your own food! But where do you start? Do start by growing chickens? Do you start by raising ducks? Do you start by growing a garden? Where do you start? Today you and I are going to go over a few questions you need to ask yourself about starting this journey of becoming a Homesteader! Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Planning Beyond the Harvest Handbook
Red Ridge Farm Resources
Joel Salatin
The Backyard Homestead Book
Richard Perkins

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23

Timestamp

Intro 00:46
Question 1-5 02:17
Tips and Tricks - Water Your Compost 13:08
Question 6-10 14:48
Growing With God 20:53
Question 11-14 23:43
Homesteading Resources 27:45
Recap 29:59

Growing | How Caring For Yourself Can Help You Grow

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Today in this episode we are going to talk to a fellow grower. Some one who is in the trenches of growing right now. She is going to show us how have a little time to yourself. Taking care of yourself can help you on your growing journey and even help others. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide

Homestead | Tips and Tricks for Raising Meat Chickens

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Have you thought about raising your own meat chicken? But are unsure about care, feed, processing, and so much more. Well, I can wait to share a few tips we use here at Red Ridge Farm Homestead. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide
Pruning Tomatoes Video
Ployface Designs Book
John Suscovich Tractor Plans
How to Build a Truck Topper Chicken Tractor

“And whether the land is rich or poor, and whether there are trees in it or not, be of good courage and bring some of the fruit of the land." ~ Numbers 13:20

Timestamp
Intro 00:36
Purchasing chicks 01:22
Feed choices 06:48
Caring for chicks to three weeks 08:30
Tips and Tricks- Pruning Tomatoes 10:33
Getting chicks moved out on grass 12:50
Different styles of chicken tractors 14:53
Care of chicks to 8 weeks 22:00
Growing With God- Numbers 13:20 - 24:40
Birds are ready for the freezer when 27:10
Tools for processing 38:36
Beyond the harvest 30:50
Recap 33:50

Soil | How to Maintain a No-Till Garden

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0600

The benefits of a No-till garden are beyond compare but what happens after you have left tilling behind. How do you maintain a no-till garden? Today You and I are going to walk through the ins and outs of maintaining soil fertility and weeds in your new no-till garden. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Build Soil Health Guide
12 Ways to Control Weeds Organically
The Best 9 Tools To Control Weeds Organically
9 Most Common Weeds We All Fight and their Weaknesses!

“But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” ~ 2 Chronicles 15:7

Timestamp
Can Be Hard At First 00:42
What Is a Till Garden Style 02:14
Benefits and Drawbacks of Tilling 02:56
Tips and Trick- Water you Trees 06:28
What is a No-Till Garden Style 09:20
Benefits and Drawbacks of No-Till 11:20
What is Maintenance 18:00
Growing With God 19:06
Soil Fertility Maintenance 21:50
What About Cover Crops 25:07
Weed Maintenance 27:16
Recap 29:17

Garden Planning | The Ins and Outs of Planting a Fall Garden

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Has planting a Fall Garden ever crossed your mind? Have you every wondered what is planted in a Fall Garden? Or Did you know that a Fall Garden could by your greatest tool when improving your garden's soil health? You and I are going to tackle all of these questions and more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
How to Plan a Fall Cut Garden in the Summer
Soil Health Guide
12 Ways to Control Weeds Organically
Show Notes

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10

Timestamp
Into 00:40
What Is A Fall Garden 02:43
When do Plan and Plant 03:40
Tips and Tricks- Weeds with mulch 05:07
What to Plant in A Fall Garden 08:23
20 Fall Garden Crops 10:13
Growing With God 19:20
How a Fall Garden can Improve Soil Health 23:52
A List of Cover Crops 32:29
Recap 39:59

Soil | Gaining the Courage to Change Your Garden Methods to Benefit the Soil

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600

When you started down this path of improving your soil health, how did you feel? You felt discouraged, you felt worried, you felt fear. What is the opposite of that? That's courage! Courage to try something new. Courage to maybe even try a different gardening method. That is what we are going to talk about in this episode of the Pray, Just Plant Podcast. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Building Soil Guide
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
How to Maintain a No-Till Garden

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9

Timestamps
Intro 00:45
Part of Series 01:04
Your Burning Question 02:28
Courage 04:05
Tips and Tricks- Spring Bulbs 07:20
My Story 09:25
No-Till Is the Solution but not easy 13:00
Growing With God 17:12
Conclusion 19:09

Homestead | What Is The Best Way To Add Fruit Trees To Your Homestead

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Quick Links
Show Notes
How to Plan a Fall Cut Garden in the Summer
Stefan Sobkowiak, Permaculture Orchard in Real Life
Build Soil Health Guide
Tenth Acre Farm, article on Fruit Tree Guilds

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, ~ 1 John 4:18

Timestamps
Intro 00:47
Definitions 01:20
What Is a Traditional Orchard 02:33
What Is a Permaculture Orchard 05:45
Tips and Tricks- Bring in Pollinators 07:13
Details of a Permaculture Orchard 09:22
What is A Fruit Tree Guild 16:30
Growing With God 20:14
What Is Right For Your Homestead 24:42
A Few Ideas For You 26:15
Recap 32:51

Soil | Amendment May NOT Be Your Only Answer to Improving Your Soil

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600

You have your soil test in your hands! You know exactly what your soil wants! But now what? How do you add this long list of amendments without breaking the bank? Which one should you start with first? How much do I need? I know this can seem overwhelming! But today you and I are going to talk about how this long list may not be the only answer and so much more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
How Understanding Your Soil Type Can Make You A Better Gardener

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD ~ Psalm 31:24

Timestamp
Intro 00:48
Amendment are Only A Slice of the Pie 02:00
My Soil Miracle 04:50
Tips and Tricks 09:38
How Organic Matter Is Your Answer 10:45
How Organic Matter Builds Your Soil Structure 12:40
Growing With God 17:30
How Organic Matter Feeds Your Microorganism 19:41
Finding the Big Three In Organic Matter 21:10
Conclusion 25:41

Gardening | 12 Ways to Stop your Weed Frustrations Organically

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Do you struggle with controlling weeds? I sure do! I think every gardeners does. Today I am going to share with you the importance of getting ahead of your weed problem and 12 ways to control your weeds organically. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
List of the 9 Most Common Weeds We All Fight and their Weaknesses!
How Understanding Your Soil Type Can Make You A Better Gardener
Is Rain Water Harvesting Right For You?
Soil Health Handbook
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, or the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. ~ Deuteronomy 31:6

Timestamp
Intro 00:36
Taking My Weed Problem Seriously 00:56
What is a Weed 02:04
Tips and Tricks 08:42
My Least Favorite Weed 13:12
Finding Their Weakness 16:36
Organic Herbicides are Not the Answer 17:47
Way 1-6 18:48
Growing With God 29:10
Way 7- 12 32:27
My Favorite Method 37:22
Recap 39:10

Soil | Finding Your Soil's Quality With Soil Testing

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600

You and I have now walked through the importance of understanding soil health. You also know that I mentioned doing things like getting a soil test and a decomposition test. So today I am going to share with you how you are all the expert your soil needs and the steps needed to complete both of these tests. Let’s get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Guide
Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health
Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class 2.0

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Timestamps
Intro 00:52
How to Measure Soil Health 02:02
You Are The Expert 02:46
My Soil Story 05:05
Tips and Tricks- Natural Amendments 11:50
Nutrient Ph test 13:24
Growing With God 22:00
Decomposition Test 24:59
Information Overload 33:00

Homestead | Adding Chickens to Your Homestead!!

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600

You have decided to add chickens to your homestead. Now what? How many should you get? What bred? What can you use for a coop? What do they eat? How much do they eat? Today I am going to answer all of these questions and more. Let's get growing!

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Handbook

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. ~ Psalm 27:14

Timestamps
Intro 00:45
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Started 01:45
What Breed to Get 06:00
How To Get Them 10:42
Tips and Tricks- Plant a Tree 12:41
What To Look For When You Are Looking 13:27
How Many 14:29
Housing Needs 17:07
How Much Do They Eat 21:09
Growing With God 23:20
Maintenance Needs 25:18
Cost of Raising Chickens 27:32
More Benefits 31:30
Conclusion 34:19

Soil | What Is the Idea Soil for My Garden?

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Before you start adding amendments to your soil you first need to have a goal in mind. A goal to help you layout the groundwork for that ideal soil. But wait, what is the ideal soil anyway. Today I am going to help you figure out what the ideal soil is and understand the importance of having a goal before you just throw amendments at the problem. Let’s get growing.

Quick Links
Dirt: Finding the Solution for Building Soil Health eBook
Monthly Free Workshop Signup
Show Notes

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13

Timestamps
Intro 00:52
Ideal Soil Definition 02:13
Importance of The Proper Nutrient 04:27
Tips and Trick- Soil Test 10:21
Understanding The Life In Your Soil 11:56
Why Chemical Fertilizers Are Not the Answer 13:37
Natural Nutrient Definition 14:35
Why Your Plants Need Microorganisms 15:17
Growing With God 17:23
How Do You Measure Life In Your Soil? 19:16
The Other Cycles In the Soil Ecosystem 19:44
Conclusion 22:08

Rainwater | Is Rainwater Harvesting For You?

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Spring is upon us and so are those spring rains. Are you dreaming of setting up your own rainwater storage system for your homestead or backyard garden? But are wondering if rainwater storing is right for you? Perfect! Today you and I are going to talk about why your plants love rainwater, the benefits of rainwater storage, and answer a few top questions beginners ask. Let’s get growing.

Quick Links
Show Notes
Soil Health Workshop
How To Avoid the Top 7 Rainwater Harvesting Mistakes

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. ~2 Timothy 1:7

Timestamps
Intro 01:00
What Is It? 01:23
Why Your Plant Love Rainwater 02:42
Soft 03:33
Slightly Acidic 07:09
Nitrates 08:36
Temperature 09:55
Tips and Tricks 12:19
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits 13:19
Conservational Benefits 15:31
Environmental Benefits 18:58
Energy Benefits 22:22
Economic Benefits 23:19
Growing With God 24:10
Top Questions 27:29
Is Rainwater Harvesting Against the Law? 27:50
How Much Rainwater Can I Collect? 28:53
Is Rainwater Safe For My Animals to Drink? 31:30
Conclusion 31:52

Soil | What Is Soil Health?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Your soil is the foundation of your garden and soil health is your most important asset. But sadly it is easy to get lost in the noise of too much information when it comes to improving your soil. Today, I am going to help you break through that noise and get straight to the facts about soil health! Let’s get Growing!!

Quick Links:
Dirt: Finding The Solution To Building Soil Health
Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker
Show Notes

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? ~Psalm 56:3-4

“Almost any soil can be made productive for growing crops, the difference lies in the effort need to make it so.”- Elliot Coleman

Timestamps:

Soil Is Your Foundation 00:48
The Importance of Soil Health 03:08
You Are Your Own Expert 04:20
My Soil Story 04:56
Tips and Tricks- Turning Your Compost Pile 09:11
Difference Between Soil and Dirt 10:12
You Can't Compare 12:12
My Tomato Story 13:47
Growing With God- Psalms 56:3-4- 18:18
What Is Health 19:56
What Is Soil Health 20:57
How Is Soil Health Measured 21:13
Recap 24:22

Healthy Family | Choosing A Planner to Help You Grow A Heathy Family

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Do you use a planner? Is your planner specific to only your day to day appointments or is it a planner that help you plan your whole life. I am currently on the search for the perfect planner that can help me juggle everything, gardening, homesteading, homemaking, and so much more. Today we are going to dive it to what that perfect planner might look like. Let's get Growing!

Quick Links:
How to Plan For Beyond the Harvest
Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class
Build Soil Health Guide
Show Notes

Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps

Timestamp:
Intro 00:56
Solve Our Problems 01:28
Who Is It For 03:11
Tips and Tricks 06:07- Solarization
Planner Sections 07:56
Growing With God 14:31- Proverbs 16:9
Weekly Layout Page 16:00
Conclusion 23:20

Seedlings | Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Seedlings | Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Growing your own seedlings is something I know you could do, especially when you know the possible hiccups and how to avoid them before you start. Today I'm going to share with you the 12 most common mistakes and how to avoid them when growing your own seedlings. Let's get growing!

Quick Links:
How To Grow Seedling On A Budget
Seedling Supply List
Growing Seedlings Like A Pro Master Class
Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker
Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistake You Can Avoid Show Notes

Galatians 6:9

Timestamp:
Intro 00:50
Using the Wrong Soil 02:06
Warmth 03:25
Light 05:36
Water 07:33
Tips and Tricks - Perennial Care 08:59
Fertilization 10:18
Thinning And Potting Up 13:07
Hardening Off 16:50
Giving Up 17:40
Growing With God 19:31
Noticeable Place 22:45
Reading the Seed Packet 25:00
Records 27:15
Wrong Time 30:00
Conclusion 33:13

Garden Planning | How to Plan for Beyond the Harvest

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Garden Planning | How To Plan For Beyond the Harvest

A garden plan is intended to help us through the whole going season. But what happens when the growing season is over? What do we do with the harvest? That's we're going to discuss today how you can make a garden plan that goes beyond the harvest.

Quick Links:
Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back
Seeds and More then a Market Gardener Blog Series
Planning Beyond the Harvest with Snow Peas

Timestamp:

Intro 00:43

My Story 05:13

Tips and Tricks: Pruning Trees 12:47

How To Plan For Beyond The Harvest 13:55

Step #1 14:59

Step #2 16:50

Step #3 18:14

What You Are Comfortable With 19:11

Conclusion 20:05

Seedlings | How to Start Seedlings On a Budget

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Title: Garden Planning | How to Avoid this #1 Mistake When Starting Your Own Seedlings

Description: In this episode, I’m going to share with you how you can start your seedlings on a budget. We are going to tackle that long list of supplies and discuss what is necessary and what you can change up to keep a little money in your growing budget!

Quick Links-
#1 –Seedling Supply Checklist

#2 –Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class

#3- How to Start Seedlings On a Budget Blog Post

Subscribe To The Full Podcast:

1- Stitcher

2-Buzzsprout

Helpful Resources:

Seeds and More Seeds Blog Post

Time Stamps:
Intro

A Big Investment- 3:21

Free Supply List- 4:44

Soil- 5:13

Seeds- 6:07

Tray- 7:28

Soil Blockers- 8:43

Pot/Container- 10:23

Tip and Trick-13:29

Watering- 15:01

Seedling Warming Mat- 17:45

Lights- 23:01

Power Strip with a Timer- 27:27

Shelves- 28:23

Dipple- 29:45

Fertilization- 30:19

Potting Up Soil- 30:52

Labels- 32:04

Tub/Trowel- 32:55

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Garden Planning | How to Avoid this #1 Mistake When Starting Your Own Seedlings

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Title: Garden Planning | How to Avoid this #1 Mistake When Starting Your Own Seedlings

Description: In this episode, I’m going to talk about the benefits of starting your own seedlings, the #1 mistake when you are starting your seedlings, and how to avoid this #1 Mistake. There are so many benefits to starting your own seedlings but many gardeners fall victim to this #1 mistake. How do I know? Because I was one of those gardener. As a person who has overcome this mistake, I want to share my secrets with you!

Quick Links-

#1 – Seedling Supply Checklist

#2 – Start Your Seedlings Like A Pro Master Class
Garden Planning Like a Market Gardener Master Class

#3 – Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back

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Helpful Resources:

Garden Planning Blog Series

Time Stamps:

Timestamp #1 - Secret #1 – Benefits of Growing Your Own Seedlings-00:44
Timestamp #2- Weekly Tips and Tricks- 08:33
Timestamp #3 - Secret #2 – The #1 Mistake when Starting Your Seedlings-09:25
Timestamp #4- Growing With God- 14:27
Timestamp #5 - Secret #3 – How to avoid the #1 Mistake-21:09

Want my help taking action? Grab my Seedling Supply Checklist that helps you check off all the supplies you will need to start your own seedlings by clicking here:

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Mission Statement- Our Mission at Red Ridge Farm is to help other attain food stability and security through timeless education and this podcast is just one way we hope to help you put healthy food on your family's plates and God in your hearts.

Keywords: Seedlings, Starting Seedlings, Seeds, Garden, Garden Planning, Starting Your Own Seedlings

Garden Planning | How To Avoid Seed Information Overload

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

In this episode, I’m going to talk about Seed Information Overload and how to avoid it. Every garden plan starts with what seeds we chose to grow. But dealing with all that seed information can be overwhelming. I am going to share with my secrets to dealing with all this information so that when you sit down to make your garden plan you don’t need be circled by seed packets to get things done!

Quick Links-

#1 – Get Your Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker

#2 – Dirt: Finding the Solution To Building Soil Health

#3 – Show Notes: www.redridgefarm.org/podcast

Helpful Resources: Links to other episodes or Blogs

First Episode of this Garden Planning Series

Time Stamps:
Timestamp #1 - Secret #1 – Your Seed Information Is Vital - 00:46
Timestamp #2- Tips and Tricks- Curing the Growing Craving- 05:53
Timestamp #3 - Secret #2 –Why I need One Place to Organize my Seeds - 07:43
Timestamp #4- Growing with God- How He Make Us Beautiful- 17:59
Timestamp #3 - Secret #3 – Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker- 22:16

Episode Lead Magnet: Want my help taking action? Grab my the Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker that I developed to help gardeners keep all of their seed information in one place by clicking here: Get Your Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker

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Keywords: seeds, seed companies, seed organization, seed information, ordering seeds,Gardening, Planning, Garden Planning, Improving Your Garden Plan

Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back

In this episode, I’ll show you the importance of transforming your simple garden plan to a plan more like a market gardener’s. We are very busy people and having a plan that only helps us in the first week of growing does not help us through the rest of the growing season. It does not help us improve our garden or give us a better harvest!

Quick Links

#1 – Seed Variety Tracker- a database that helps you keep all your seed information in one place, so you no longer have to deal with looking for it when you sit down to make a successful garden plan at htpp://www.redridgefarm.org/resources

#2 – Show Notes mentioned in this episode- https://www.redridgefarm.org/post/pjp-s1-e2-how-your-simple-garden-plan-may-be-holding-you-back

Helpful Resources

Garden Planning Blog Series

15 Top Seed Companies in the USA

Dirt: Finding the Solution to Building Soil Health eBook

Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9

Time Stamps:

Secret #1 – Why Is A Garden Plan So Important- 0:51

This Weeks Tips And Tricks- Seed Companies 5:00

Secret #2 – Why Your Simple Garden Plan Is Holding You Back- 7:29

Growing With God- 12:58

Secret #3 – The Steps to Transforming Your Own Garden Plan- 14:34

Want to get started on your garden planning journey, Grab my Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker that was designed to help gardener take the first step to improving their garden plans by have one place to keep all of their seed information in one place. by clicking here:

Social Links

Join the email list here – www.redridgefarm.org

Grab my free gift here – www.redridgefarm.org/resources

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Mission Statement- Our Mission at Red Ridge Farm is to help other attain food stability and security through timeless education and this podcast is just one way we hope to help you put healthy food on your family's plates and God in your hearts.

Gardening, Planning, Garden Planning, Improving Your Garden Plan

Trailer | Welcome to Pray, Just Plant Podcast

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

This episode share the goals and mission behind the Pray, Just Plant Podcast! I your host, Crystal Mediate, introduce my self, share the story behind Red Ridge Farm and the our goal for the Pray, Just Plant Podcast. Come and join us in your growing journey!

Pray, Just Plant!

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