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A gardening and self-sufficiency podcast. Two sisters who are passionate about growing their own food (and other self-sufficiency skills) chat about a variety of things from canning to seed-saving, from permaculture to sourdough bread, and many more. Gardening locations: Utah and Idaho. Hosted by Laura Nielsen and Jacque Alderete
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Episode 17: Fermenting
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Jacque and Laura chat about all things fermenting including sauerkraut, sourdough, yogurt, beet kvass, kombucha, milk kefir, water kefir, etc. Come learn along with us!
Links shared in this episode:
Nourishing Traditions book: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Fermented book: Fermented by Charlotte Pike
Cultured Food for Life book: Cultured Food for Life by Donna Schwenk
Naked Nutrition book: Naked Nutrition by Annie Miller and Amy Choate
Northwest Edible Life Webpage: How much salt should I use for my fermentation?
List of supplies recommended including Fido jars, fermentation weights, fermentation lids, salt: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting
Bubbies sauerkraut: Get Bubbies sauerkraut from Whole Foods
Kombucha starter kit: Kombucha Starter Kit from Cultures for Health
Milk kefir starter kit: Milk Kefir Starter Kit from Cultures for Health
Water kefir starter kit: Water Kefir Starter Kit from Cultures for Health
Get a full list of fermenting supplies we recommend here: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting/
Recipe for Beet Kvass: https://www.carrotgal.com/beet-kvass/
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Note: The links shared here may be affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this podcast.
Disclaimer: The information in this video or this post should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos or on our website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Episode 16: Carrots
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Jacque and Laura chat about how to grow carrots including germination, thinning, and saving seeds. Come learn along with us!
Learn more about carrots: http://www.carrotgal.com/carrots/
Buy carrot seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Correction: At one point, Laura said the last frost date in Idaho is around April 10th but she misspoke. It is actually around May 10th. The date to plant carrots is 2-3 weeks before this, so around April 15th or so.
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Episode 15: Potatoes
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Jacque and Laura share their experiences with growing potatoes in their gardens. Come learn the process of growing, harvesting and storing potatoes at home!
Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/potatoes
Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Episode 14: Grapes
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Jacque and Laura chat about the process of growing grapes and then harvesting them and turning them into homemade grape juice or raisins.
Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Episode 13: Onions
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Jacque and Laura chat about onions - how to grow them, how to harvest them and other nuances of how to grow onions!
Learn more about onions: http://www.carrotgal.com/onions/
Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Episode 12: DIY Rain Barrels with Jenny Love
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
In this episode, Jacque and Laura interview a special guest, Jenny Love, on her recent DIY project of how to build rain barrels. Jenny explains the process she went through to build 13 rain barrels in her backyard and gives you the tools so you can build some too!
Link to the YouTube version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3VnRpXgKI
Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Jenny's website: https://watercolorartistonfireblog.blogspot.com/
Jenny's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Watercolorartistonfire
Jenny's email address: watercolorartistonfire@gmail.com
2 videos that Jenny references in her explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROBClM-CGk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2u0xTiyR0I
Links to all the tools and supplies that Jenny references:
Titanium Step Drill Bit 1/4 to 1-3/8 Inches https://amzn.to/3CsCmCr
Garden Hose (3ft) https://amzn.to/3qTbXfb
Double female connector garden hose (4ft) https://amzn.to/3kP8eLM
Double female connector garden hose (2ft) https://amzn.to/3DrCzaw
Downspout Rainwater Collection Diverter Connector System Colander with Filter https://amzn.to/3oIsUpX
Brass Rain Water Single Spigot https://amzn.to/3Cmwcnz
Brass Garden Hose Connector 2 Way Splitter https://amzn.to/3qRJLJp
Garden Hose Adapter, Male to Male, Female to Female (4 pack) https://amzn.to/3cqidlU
Utah rainwater collection registration page: https://waterrights.utah.gov/forms/rainwater.asp
Note: The links shared here may be affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this podcast.
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Episode 11: Sprouting
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Jacque and Laura chat about sprouting! Learn how to sprout seeds on your counter and have fresh food that you grew yourself in just a few days.
Read our blog post about sprouts: https://www.carrotgal.com/sprouting-seeds-aka-indoor-winter-gardening/
Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Episode 10: Herbal Tinctures
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Jacque and Laura chat about what an herbal tincture is, why you would want to make or use one and how to go about making one at home. Come learn along with us!
Order herb seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Recipe for tincture that is shared in this video: 1 part yarrow, 1 part elder flowers, 1 part peppermint. Combine and cover with vegetable glycerin in a glass jar. Quick extraction method: place a loose lid on the jar then place jar in a pot of boiling water but do not cover completely with water. Boil for 2 hours then strain out the herbs. Slow extraction method: Place jar in a cool dark place and shake the jar every day for 6 weeks then strain out the herbs.
Link to Red Plague Tincture Recipe: http://redplagueremedy.blogspot.com/2016/11/red-plague-remedy-info.html
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 9: Herbs
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Jacque and Laura chat about herbs and herbalism. Come learn about the difference between herbs and essential oils as well as our very favorite herbs that we use.
Buy seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/
Join our Facebook Group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Note: in this Sister Chat we said that Mullein is also called Lamb's Ear. After further research, it appears that these are actually 2 different plants. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 8: Sourdough Part 2
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Jacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread again! We LOVE talking about making great bread and are back to share more of our experiences with making sourdough bread from scratch.
Get your sourdough supplies here: Recommended Sourdough Supplies
Recipe: Pumpkin Sourdough Oat Waffles
Catch our first Sourdough Bread episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjHRXA_MAk&t=1027s
The video that Jacque references about a simplified way of making sourdough bread can be found here: https://youtu.be/4r8irdLuUtc
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research and consult with a medical professional before beginning any alternative treatments. The things we discuss in our videos are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.