Hi you all! Welcome back! 

Today we take a deep dive into seed starting, GMO, Heirloom, Open-Pollinated... what? 
When it comes to being one with nature, homesteading, self reliance- the first thing we think about is growing our own food. 

Below are some helpful tips discussed in the episode and stay tuned for the next episode of the series.. Starting a Homestead Garden. 


DIY Easy Seed Starting Mix Recipe
1 part perlite
1 part vermiculite
1 part sphagnum peat moss
Mix equal parts (example: two cups perlite, two cups vermiculite, two cups sphagnum peat moss) and mix well. Fill your seed starting containers and sow seeds according to seed packet instructions.

Zone Hardiness Map
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/pages/view-maps

Grow Lightbulb:Grow Light BR30 LED Light Bulb for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 9-Watts, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QKWJJCT8BGCF81NQYTXN

Soil thermometer:Luster Leaf 1625 Digital Soil Thermometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MDEKIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BEMYGZH36Q9JBWHF9ZNF

Find Angela on Instagram at @axeandroothomestead
Find Mandi on Instagram at @ wildoakfarms

Welcome! 
We are SO happy you are here! Cheers! 

We are Angela and Mandi, both homesteaders found in New Jersey and Missouri.
Both of us crave a life full of purpose and new adventures. We have been homesteading collectively for over 12 years and have learned so much. Most importantly, we have so much to share! 

This podcast will help you gain insight of the homesteading lifestyle, help you learn, make you laugh, and bring you along with our adventures. 
Thank you for tuning in! 

Find Angela on Instagram at @axeandroothomestead
Find Mandi on Instagram at @ wildoakfarms 

Coming in January 2022, a podcast for those who are looking to slow down, return to their roots and feel more self-sufficient. Join Mandi of Wild Oak Farms and Angela of Axe & Root Homestead in their new podcast HOMESTEADucation, created by homesteaders for homesteaders. 

This podcast will explore different facets of homesteading in detail including vegetable gardening, fruit orchard care, animal husbandry, and more. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts.