Do you want to plant an herb garden but you’re unsure how? We’ve got you covered! Growing herbs is an easy and delicious way to start gardening- and the benefits of starting a kitchen garden go way beyond healthier food. 

After years of trial and error, today’s instructor, Nicole Burke learned how to successfully grow a thriving kitchen garden in her own backyard.

As friends asked for advice with their own gardens, Nicole founded Rooted Garden, a kitchen garden company that has served more than 250 clients and designed more than 100 residential raised kitchen gardens.

Nicole's newest enterprise is GARDENARY, an online kitchen garden education company that helps ambitious gardeners by providing online courses, ebooks, and raised garden resources. Nicole's passion is to see everyone growing a little bit of their own food and for kitchen gardens to become an ordinary part of everyday life once again.

By the end of this class you’ll have an understanding of the supplies needed to start a kitchen garden, which plants to start with and how to create an environment where they’ll thrive.

If you’re ready to fine tune your green thumb, press play right now!

 

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GARDENARY: https://www.gardenary.com

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TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com

POP QUIZ!

QUESTIONS:

1. Where did Skyler say was a great place to store your emergency kit? Hint: It’s usually with you!
2. You should have these under your bed…
3. Name 1 tip Skyler gave for creating community within your neighborhood.
4. What should everyone have on their nightstand?

HOMEWORK REVIEW!

1. Figure out the emergency plan for work and school.
2. Have a plan to get back in touch with your family. Write out a contact card.
3. Have a conversation with your loved ones about how and where you’ll meet up.
4. Do a simple home walk through and look for: safe places, emergency exits, potential hazards etc.
5. Put together your emergency kit.

If you’re ready to test your knowledge in less than 10 minutes, press play right now! 

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REDFORA: https://redfora.com

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If a natural disaster hit today, would you be prepared? Do you and your family or co-workers have a plan? Food? Bomb shelter…? Anything?

Today we’re talking to Skyler Hallgren who’s the Co-Founder of Redfora- a company that’s created best selling, expert-approved emergency kits for earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes + other disasters. 

Over 75,000 people around the world have trusted REDFORA to prepare their families for every kind of emergency; and we’re thrilled to welcome Skyler as our instructor for the day.

By the end of the class, you’ll be a true master of disaster, with a plan for preparing a kit and a strategy for creating an emergency game plan.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HOME EMERGENCY READY:

1. Put together an emergency kit. 
2. Put a pair of shoes under your bed.
3. Add a flashlight to your nightstand. 
4. Create an emergency contact card to get back in touch. 
5. Have a plan to get back together, plan where you’ll meet.

WHAT ITEMS SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE IN THEIR KIT?

• Food + water with a long shelf life
• Water purification tablets or a filter
• First aid
• Hygiene
• Shelter + warmth 
• Copies of important documents, map + cash
• Extra prescriptions + contacts/glasses

3-7 days worth is standard, but it depends on where you live.

WHERE DO YOU STORE YOUR KIT?

It varies depending on where you live, but focus on accessibility. The car is a great option. If it’s at home, something stable or near an exit. Outside in a place that’s dry and secure is another option.

ACTION STEPS FOR CREATING A COMMUNITY PLAN

• Get to know your neighbors!
• Pool resources to buy bigger ticket items like generators.
• There are some communities that provide resources and even small grants.
• CERT is a great program to attend with your community: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team
• Here are some great guides, created by our friends at Redfora: https://redfora.com/pages/guides

HOMEWORK!

1. Figure out the emergency plan for work and school.
2. Have a plan to get back in touch with your family. Write out a contact card.
3. Have a conversation with your loved ones about how and where you’ll meet up.
4. Do a simple home walk through and look for: safe places, emergency exits, potential hazards etc.
5. Put together your emergency kit.

CHECK OUT REDFORA’S AMAZING RELIEF EFFORTS!

https://redfora.com/pages/redfora-relief

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HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com

REDFORA: https://redfora.com

AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com

TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com

At Home Schooled, we know that becoming a homeowner changes your life in a big way- and we're here to help! Our show was created to educate and empower today’s homeowner, so you can tackle every aspect of your home with confidence.    Whether you're a DIYer or prefer to let someone else tackle the work, we’ll give you the knowledge you need to turn your house into the home of your dreams...even if it means going through a few nightmares to get there.   Every week hosts Aaron Massey and Tracy Pendergast will introduce you to a guest instructor, who will walk your through an aspect of home ownership. Consider this “Adulting 101".    If you’re ready to tackle some home-work, you’re in the right place. Press play to join the class!   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/