CarrotGal Sister Chats Podcast

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:

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/

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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/

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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.

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

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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.

Jacque and Laura chat about the process of growing grapes and then harvesting them and turning them into homemade grape juice or raisins.

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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.

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/

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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.

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 

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Jenny's website: https://watercolorartistonfireblog.blogspot.com/

Jenny's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Watercolorartistonfire

Jenny's email address: [email protected]

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:

Utah rainwater collection registration page: https://waterrights.utah.gov/forms/rainwater.asp

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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/

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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.

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!

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.