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The Unexpected Gardener

You don’t need 40 acres or a picture-perfect homestead to live a little differently. I’m a former city girl learning to grow food, cook from scratch, support local farmers, and question a whole lot of what we’ve been told about food, health and the way we’re supposed to live. We’ll talk gardening, sourdough, local food, faith, family, regenerative farming and our broken food system. We’ll ask hard questions, probably get a little salty, and start right where we are. Grow food. Make good food

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00:52:14

Episode 24 - Advice For Young Moms

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/05/08

Today we will discuss how to make the switch to homemade food for your family. I give tips and share how I did it so hopefully you can be encouraged and start to make the changes. I hope this helps you! It can take time to make the changes but it's totally worth it. Some links of things I mentioned in the podcast (and a few that I didn't mention but I think you will love) Azure Standard https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=b5ddb00add Ranch mix -

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00:19:49

Episode 23 - Become a Worm Farmer!

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/05/01

As usual the husband thought I was CRAZY for wanting to become work farmers but here we are 1 1/2 years later and the wormies are thriving and giving up some amazing black gold for the garden!I go over a brief explanation on how we started and how to take care of them and how you can too! Get the Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Worm Farmer - https://stan.store/unexpected_gardener/p/ultimate-guide-to-setting-up-a-worm-farm The worm farm I bought - https://amzn.to/49SzXSa Red wiggler worms -

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00:25:17

Episode 22 - Easy and Affordable Crop Supports

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/04/24

In this episode I talk about what I use for supports for vertically growing crops and crops that need a strong support (tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, pole beans) I also give some tips for inexpensive options for arches that add beauty and functionality to your garden. Links to the items I mentioned - www.greenstalkgarden.com https://www.seedtospoon.net/ Cattle panels mentioned

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00:29:49

Episode 21 - We All Deserve Real Food

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/04/17

I get a little emotional talking about how the local food collaborative is changing my community!We all deserve real food. I am incredibly humbled to be leading this incredible local food revolution in my town! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunexpectedgardener/support

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00:44:04

Episode 20 - Spot Fakes at The Farmers Market & Local...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/04/10

In this episode Amanda from The Happy Homestead and I get some stuff off our chests about crappy, chemical laden beauty products and fakers at the local farmers markets.If you want to check Amanda out and all the awesome things she is doing check out her website www.thehappyhomestead.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunexpectedgardener/support

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00:25:59

Episode 19 - What I'm Planting This Year

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/04/03

This is the top requested topic believe it or not! In this episode I share what I am growing in my garden this year.If you are a gardening nerd like me and love to know what others are growing and why, this is the episode for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunexpectedgardener/support

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00:41:22

Episode 18 - 3 Marketing Scams Targeting Women

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/03/27

In this episode I'm discussing just 3 of the marketing scams women have fallen for. The more I explore my feelings on the way we are marketed to in this country the more annoyed I get.Even though this is a little off my normal topics, I do see this connected to whether or not we are really free. And thinking about how we are marketed to is important on the journey of self sufficiency. If you think of other ways we have been marketed to that lead to unhealthy results I would love to know! This

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00:44:23

Episode 17 - Gardening 101

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/03/20

I have been having such a blast teaching Gardening 101 classes in my community so I thought it might be a fun idea to record an episode talking about some of the topics I cover. If you are just starting out I hope this helps!I mention this garden graph on my blog. Grab that HERE If you want to attend some of my local classes or the online classes, grab a seat HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunexpectedgardener/support

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00:46:46

Episode 16 - Food - What's Real? What's NOT (sorry...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/03/13

I am so sick of all the toxic chemicals in the food we have available and I need to get this off my chest!In this episode we are going to read all 55 ingredients in a Chic Fil A sandwich and go into the toxic chemicals we allow in our food. Buckle UP! Search out local farmers and producers in your area for the best quality food! If you want an amazing alternative to Big Food check out Azure Standard. Click this link to see if they deliver to your town

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00:52:41

Episode 15 - Herbal First Aid Kit with Amanda from...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/03/06

Amanda from The Happy Homestead is back to teach us what we can include in our own Herbal First Aid kit! She covers the following categories:Digestion Topical Immune Support Pain Relief Basics to have on hand: ACV Witch Hazel Bentonite Clay Activated Charcoal powder (to make into capsules, if desired) Aloe Vera Castor Oil, and a castor oil pack Comfrey/Plantain salve Calendula salve A good supply of dried herbs for teas to help treat everything from sleeplessness, stress, anxiety, cold, flu, sore

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00:45:53

Episode 14 - A Message for Believers on Food, The...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/02/28

John Klar is back again to dive deeper into the topic of where he feels Christians fall into this whole self sufficiency movement and I have to say I was fighting back tears a few times while he was talking.This is a message to the followers of Christ but I think anyone listening will find it very interesting! I hope this conversation sparks something in you to come back to the soil and come back to the Father. If you want to talk more about the Gospel please reach out to me on Instagram (I answer

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00:30:41

Episode 13 - Books to Have on Hand - Times are WEIRD!

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/02/21

The world is getting weird. With AI and the uncertainty of whether what you are reading on the Internet is even true, it's becoming important to have trusted books in your home. In this podcast I share some of my favorites that I think are important and a few I want to add. Hopefully this will help you decide what books you want to have on hand in your home. See all my Freebies, courses and digital products ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ See my Amazon Store ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Read my blog

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01:00:55

Episode 12 - Medical Care Revolution! Interview with...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/02/14

You all know how I want to start a food revolution but I also want a health care revolution! In this AMAZING episode Dr. Sherri Raley joins us to discuss how our health (sick) care system is broken and how we can take some of the power and freedom back. To find Vitality Chiropractic click HERE. If you're local to Wake Forest and are looking for a holistic chiropractor, I cannot recommend them enough. If you are not local but are interested in some testing, reach out to them. Listen to Dr

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00:42:20

Episode 11 - All About Tomatoes

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/02/08

Who would have thought I could dedicate an entire podcast episode to tomatoes? Well I did and I think you will learn something you did not know about the most popular crop to grow in your garden. Seeds Now - https://bit.ly/41am7rV Baker Creek Seed Company - www.rareseeds.com MI Gardener - www.MIgardener.com See all my Freebies, courses and digital products ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ See my Amazon Store ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Read my blog ⁠⁠HERE --- Support this podcast:

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00:35:31

Episode 10 - Top 8 Immune Boosting Medicinal Herbs...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/02/01

If you are interested in medicinal herbs this podcast is for you! I am growing as many as I can this year so I can have remedies ready for me and my family. Amanda from The Happy Homestead joins us to teach us about her top 8 choices and she has a lot of amazing information. Do not miss this one! We will discuss the following: Echinacea PurpureaElderberryAstragalus rootLicorice rootGarlicAndrographisOreganoPau d’arco bark You can find Amanda on YouTube HERE and on Instagram HERE The book Amanda

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00:42:06

Episode 09 - Seed Starting 101

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/01/24

It's almost time for me to start seeds which is so exciting! In this episode I go through the why, when and how to start seeds in your own house. It is not as hard as you imagine, trust me. I mention a lot of items in the podcast so I will link them below so you can check them out. Shop/grow lights https://amzn.to/47G8xOA or https://amzn.to/428QuiA Seed starting trays - https://collabs.shop/lrqxf0 and https://collabs.shop/cnmocw Seed starting pots - https://collabs.shop/vnzhnu and

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01:00:49

Episode 08 - Interview with John Klar - Local Food...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/01/17

This episode is so important! Author/farmer/Revolutionary John Klar and I explore a ton of topics surrounding local food, small farms and everything in between. It gets a little passionate! If you are interested in grabbing his amazing book Small Farm Republic click HERE You can learn about John, what he is writing about, subscribe to his substack and connect with him on his website https://www.smallfarmrepublic.com/ --- Support this podcast:

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00:38:14

Episode 07 - How to plan your garden!

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/01/10

It's that time. It's cold outside and we are starting to dream of warmer weather and the new garden! I am mostly speaking to the NEWBIE but I think all I talk about will apply to folks who have already gardened. Hopefully it will spark something in you! Sign up for my Gardening Planning workshop 1/21 @ 2pm EST HERE I mentioned Greenstalk in my podcast. Click HERE to check them out and get $10 off your order. I also talk about my favorite seed companies. Seeds Now -

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00:45:39

Episode 06: Interview with Tiffany a suburban...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2024/01/03

In this episode I am interviewing Tiffany Hedgepeth, a local mom, homeschooler, homesteader and all around rebel about how she got started. This will be a huge encouragement to everyone who is starting out because we talk about how she grows in a small quarter acre. She is redefining what it means to be a homesteader and showing that you do not need a huge property to grow awesome food. She is also an unschooler and although we didn't discuss it, I want to encourage you to listen to her podcast

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00:37:12

Episode 05 - Azure Standard - Buying outside the...

The Unexpected Gardener ·

2023/12/27

We have a serious problem in our country and it isn't what main stream media wants us to focus on....our food supply is absolutely broken. In this episode I explore a wonderful option for Americans to buy super good quality, organic (and conventional) food without stepping foot in a grocery store! Azure Standard has completely changed things for me and my family and I want you to know about it too. We gain FREEDOM when we have choices to step out of the systems society wants us to stay

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