Homestead-ish
Welcome to the Homestead-ish Podcast! Join us - Kristin and Devon - as we reconnect with nature and each other through the homesteading movement. In every episode, we share our journey of rediscovering the skills of our great-grandparents, uncovering sustainable practices, and learning how to heal our planet one step at a time. Perfect for non-traditional enthusiasts eager to cultivate traditional skills and meaningful connections, this podcast offers a space for everyone to engage. Tune in and become a part of our community dedicated to preserving our natural resources for generations to come. Don't miss out—subscribe now and start your homestead-ish adventure with us!
Episodes
17 episodes
S2, E3: Gardening When You Have No Time (But Still Want to Grow Food) with Jess Robison
In this episode of Homestead-ish, we’re joined again by Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest, who returns to share how her approach to gardening has evolved in a new season of life, now as a mom of three!Instead of trying to “do it all,” Je...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:18
S2, E2: Seed Starting & Soil Blocking Tips & Tricks!
Spring is waking up on the homestead, and in this episode Devon and Kristin share what’s happening in their backyards, from goat breeding updates to welcoming new baby chicks.Then they dig into one of the most exciting parts of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:39
Season 2 Kickoff: Planting Onions — An Act of Hope & Resistance
Season 2 is here! 🌱After a long winter, Kristin and Devon are back behind the mic reflecting on what the season has taught them and why small acts of homesteading can feel especially meaningful in uncertain times.In this episode, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:26
BONUS Episode! Beginner Mushroom Growing & Gift Guide: Hooser Forager on Kits Anyone Can Grow!
In this bonus episode, we sit down with Tim Frost of Hoosier Forager, a certified wild edible mushroom ID expert, to explore the surprisingly simple world of growing mushrooms at home. Tim breaks down the easiest kits for beginner...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:39
BONUS Episode! Devon's Opening a Community Kombucha Kitchen (Plus, How You Can Be a Part of It)
This week, we’re popping into your feed with something a little different — a bonus episode all about Devon’s Community Kombucha Kitchen Kickstarter and the big leap she’s taking with Basil & Blossom Co. In this mini-episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:25
E12 Season Finale: Common Ground with Amy Bauer of Front Yard Veggies
In our Season 1 finale of Homestead-ish, we welcome special guest Amy Bauer (@frontyardveggies) for a wide-ranging conversation on sustainable living, homemaking, and the shifting cultural landscape of homesteading.We kick thing...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:28
E11: Story Time with Uncle Denny! Entertaining Stories & Wisdom from Homestead-ish's Fav Uncle
In this special episode, Kristin sits down with her 81-year-old great Uncle Denny to reminisce about farm life through the ages. Uncle Denny is a natural storyteller, and his tales will have you laughing, learning, and feeling inspired by the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:55
Life Seasons & Living Seasonally: A Candid Convo with Co-Hosts Kristin & Devon
🎉 Episode 10! 🎉 Join Kristin and Devon for our tenth episode of Homestead-ish as we share life updates, garden stories, and a candid look at the ups and downs of homestead-ish living.This week, we dive into:
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:22
E9: Reconnecting with the Land with Bundle Sticks Farm
In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and inspiring duo behind Bundle Sticks Farm, a small but mighty craft farm and education center in Southern Indiana. Elizabeth Tobey and Brian Geier bring a wealth of knowledge, intention, and sou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:00:28
E8: Kombucha, Kefir, and Kraut, Oh My! Why you should be fermenting and how to get started
In this flavor-packed episode of Homestead-ish, Kristin turns the mic around and interviews our very own fermented foodie and co-host of this podcast, Devon! Devon shares how she first fell down the rabbit hole of fermentation, what...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:32
E7: Homstead-ish Kids! Summer Updates and Candid Convos with our Kiddos
In this fun and heartfelt episode of Homestead-ish, Devon and Kristin sit down to chat about what’s happening on their homesteads this summer—from garden wins, to a new livestock guardian puppy, to pest problems (including a simple, game-changi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:58
E6: Ish Happens: A Conversation with Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest
In this episode of Homestead-ish, we’re joined by our second guest and kindred spirit, the fantastic Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest, whose homesteading journey was sparked by a single, sun-ripened tomato. We explore how that one small gift t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:55
E5: Hot Takes, Our Homestead Festival Recap
Homestead-ish hits the road and attends the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. An annual two-day event, the Homestead Festival combines music with meaningful homesteading-related experiences. It features speakers, demonstrations, and vendors f...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:01:29
E4: Beekeeping Beginnings- Learn from Kristin's First Year as a New Beek
Sometimes the best way to learn a new skill is from someone who has recently taught themselves! In this episode Devon interviews Kristin on her first year as a "beek" (that's beekeeper slang for new beekeeper, lol). Kristin shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:48
E3: Wild and Edible! A Conversation with Foraging Expert, Tim of Hoosier Forager
Kristin and Devon chat with their very first pod guest, wild edible mushroom identification expert, Tim of Hoosier Forager! Tim is a wealth of knowledge, and no subject is off limits. Tune in to learn how to get started foraging, how to forage ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:43
E2: Spring Homestead Updates & Sustainable Gardening Hacks
It's the most wonderful time of the year...for gardeners and homesteaders!! After a long winter, Devon and Kristin discuss what's going on around the homestead and share their top gardening sustainability hacks. Grow your own food more sustaina...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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49:37
Homestead-ish E1: Who is Homestead-ish and What Are We About?
Welcome to the Homestead-ish Podcast!Join us - Kristin and Devon - as we reconnect with nature and each other through the homesteading movement. In every episode, we share our journey of rediscovering the skills of our great-grandp...
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