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Pickled Radish Pods | Radishes are a favorite crop in our homestead garden. They are easy to grow and we enjoy the many heirloom varieties available. Occasionally I plant more than we can eat or harvest to preserve for later, so I allow them to go to seed. The radishes produce beautiful little flowers and seed pods perfect for a garden snack! | GNOWFGLINS.com

Pickled Radish Pods

KYF #078: Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms, Part 2 | What should we be doing in our backyards? How does one cultivate "out-of-the-box" thinking? I'm thrilled to share this conversation about food, farming, and getting back in the kitchen -- with Joel Salatin, self-proclaimed "Christian, libertarian, environmentalist, capitalist, lunatic Farmer". Plus... the tip of the week! This is part 2 of 2. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/78

Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms, Part 1 (KYF077)

KYF #078: Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms, Part 2 | What should we be doing in our backyards? How does one cultivate "out-of-the-box" thinking? I'm thrilled to share this conversation about food, farming, and getting back in the kitchen -- with Joel Salatin, self-proclaimed "Christian, libertarian, environmentalist, capitalist, lunatic Farmer". Plus... the tip of the week! This is part 2 of 2. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/78

Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms, Part 2 (KYF078)

Local Food 101: Pork | How can you know if a particular food source is a wise and healthy choice? You start by talking to the farmer who produces it, asking questions that pertain to the type of food you're buying. In this post, we'll discuss pork, including processing options. Use these questions when approaching your local farmer or source. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Local Food 101: Pork

More Urban Farming with Greg Peterson (plus free webinar) | One of our most popular guests, Greg Peterson is back for the third time. He's been inspiring others and practicing urban farming on his 1/3 acre city lot for 25 years. We're talking more about The Urban Farm (his home), the concepts of "food miles" and seasonal eating, plus he is inviting you to a free webinar on urban farming. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/85

Rainwater and Greywater Harvesting with Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm (KYF079)

Tips for Great Compost | Compost production can be somewhat controversial. Some gardeners are very particular about what should and should not go in the pile, and how the pile should be managed. However, everyone agrees on one thing: the end result should be black and crumbly with a pleasant, earthy aroma. Here are my best tips for making great compost, including a few rule breakers. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Tips for Great Compost

Homesteading in Hawaii | What can you grow in Hawaii? Why, tropical fruits! And Kris Bordessa is quite good at that -- plus chicken wrangling. She grew up on the mainland growing the usual summer crops but had to change gears completely when her family moved to Hawaii. On today's podcast, we talk about her homestead plus the local food community. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/80

Homesteading in Hawaii with Kris Bordessa (KYF080)

A Complete Guide To Growing Garlic {from planting to harvest} | Garlic is a flavorful cooking ingredient and healthful plant used all over the world. Although it is widely available in supermarkets, homegrown garlic surpasses its commercially-grown cousins in both variety and flavor. Here's how to plant, grow, and harvest garlic. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A Complete Guide To Growing Garlic {from planting to harvest}

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired | Chiropractor and homesteader Dr. Eric Z shares the 7 key areas to an abundant life (based on Biblical principles) and we talk about the urban homesteading legacy he and his family are passing on to their children, local community, and even online through a weekly video series. You will love every minute! Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/82

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired (KYF082)

Local Food 101: Sheep and Goats | How can you know if a particular food source is a wise and healthy choice? You start by talking to the farmer who produces it, asking questions that pertain to the type of food you're buying. In this post, we'll discuss sheep and goats, including processing options and how to find good recipes. Use these questions when approaching your local farmer or source. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Local Food 101: Sheep and Goats

How To Save Heirloom Tomato Seeds | One of my favorite things about heirloom plants is being able to save the seeds. Purchase the seeds once and then, by the beauty of God's design, you can save the seeds to plant year after year to feed your family. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How to Save Heirloom Tomato Seeds

KYF #083: Getting Your Spouse on Board with Erica Mueller | Though she was raised on from-scratch cooking and whole foods, Erica Mueller's journey started all over again once she got married. Her husband was not on board, so they started with baby steps and won him over bit by bit. And now, Erica and her husband both feel strongly that their boys should grow up knowing and loving the taste of real food. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/83

Getting Your Spouse on Board with Erica Mueller (KYF083)

Tips for Growing Fall Vegetables | One of the best ways to settle into growing your own food is to change your perspective on the growing season. Gardening is not just a summer activity. Depending on your zone, gardening is something that can happen year round. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Tips for Growing Fall Vegetables

A Chicken Coop in the Making (Granary Turned Coop) | We remodeled an old granary into a chicken coop nearly three years ago. To be honest, there's not much that we would change or do differently. It has happily housed so many of our egg-laying friends that I thought I'd show you what we did, why we did it, and what we changed. | GNOWFGLINS.com

A Chicken Coop in the Making (Granary Turned Coop)

Homespun Seasonal Living | Lover of glass jars and honey bees, Kathie embraces seasonal living in the Flathead Valley of Montana. She's a writer and teacher and shares her love of simple living and creativity both locally and online at her blog, Homespun Seasonal Living. Get to know Kathie through this podcast. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/84

Homespun Seasonal Living (KYF084)

More Urban Farming with Greg Peterson (plus free webinar) | One of our most popular guests, Greg Peterson is back for the third time. He's been inspiring others and practicing urban farming on his 1/3 acre city lot for 25 years. We're talking more about The Urban Farm (his home), the concepts of "food miles" and seasonal eating, plus he is inviting you to a free webinar on urban farming. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/85

More Urban Farming with Greg Peterson (plus free webinar) (KYF085)

Loss on the Homestead | In a life of caring for and raising our animals, loss is unavoidable. We have experienced it. We must learn to live with and learn from it, but I admit, sometimes we struggle. Recently, we experienced a strong blow. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Life and Loss on the Homestead

Runner's Story | I woke up on the big day -- the day devoted to butchering our first rooster, Runner -- to the sound of squawking guineas and roosters crowing. I had imagined this day over and over again in my thoughts but I didn't know how it would go. How would I feel? Would I be able to participate? | GNOWFGLINS.com

Runner’s Story