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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
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 7: Sourdough Bread
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Jacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread. Learn why sourdough is better for us than store-bought bread made with commercial yeast. Learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter and how to make a homemade loaf of sourdough!
Get your sourdough supplies here: Recommended Sourdough Supplies
Recipe: Pumpkin Sourdough Oat Waffles
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Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Episode 6: Worm Composting with Scott Kent
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
In this episode, Jacque and Laura interview Scott Kent, the owner of UtahBioAgriculture.com. He shares information about worm composting and how it improves the biology of soils to unlock nutrients. He also shows us the organisms in the soil under the microscope!
To see the microscope images, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQtHbbwygts
Scott's website: https://www.utahbioagriculture.com/
Scott's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UtahBioAgriculture
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Episode 5: Methods of Preserving
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Come listen as Jacque and Laura chat about various methods of preserving the harvest. They cover canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, cold storage, freeze-drying, and overwintering/winter gardening.
Get preserving supplies here: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting/
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 podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode 4: Elderberries
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Jacque and Laura chat about elderberries and how to use them. Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup and Elderberry Flower Tincture.
Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/
Where to buy Elderberries: Buy dried elderberries here
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 podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Episode 3: Winter Gardening
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Jacque and Laura discuss winter gardening and how to grow food during the winter. Learn how to grow in a cold frame, hoop house, and/or greenhouse.
Learn more about winter gardening: https://www.carrotgal.com/cold-frames/
Four Season Harvest book by Eliot Coleman: Get the book here
Order winter seed varieties: 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 podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Episode 2: Garlic
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Join Jacque and Laura as they chat about all things garlic! Come learn about the different types of garlic, how to grow garlic, and how to store garlic so you never have to buy it again.
Learn more about garlic: https://www.carrotgal.com/garlic/
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 podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Episode 1: Our Story
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Jacque and Laura tell the story of how this podcast started along with their experiences that initially got them interested in gardening and self-sufficiency.
Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/
Visit our website: https://www.carrotgal.com/
Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast 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 podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease.