Dive in deep with Ashley, AP, and Jillae while they have a conversation full of personal information you never wanted to know, but now do!

Waxing, morning routines, worst habits, Euphoria (have ya seen it?), and a convo about the devils lettuce

Herbs; they are for more than just smoking!

Ashley & Jillae walk you through the process of growing herbs, harvesting, and how to use them. Whether in your favorite recipe or mixed into a concoction for your health, herbs are an easy addition to your homestead.

AERO GARDEN SYSTEM

https://www.aerogarden.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3IqSBhCoARIsAMBkTb3wE4M0Ga5dzNGmSo1EgrxMH1NAPZvkpCYpJN3Z3P7kprRQTPPPSMgaAvnLEALw_wcB

Jillae's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Illustrated-Book-Herbs/dp/1606522612/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EFLTZCSH2PHJ&keywords=the+complete+illustrated+book+of+herbs&qid=1648611118&sprefix=readers+digest+the+complete+illustrated+book+%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1

Ashley's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Herbal-Healing-Herbalism-Beginners/dp/B08ZBLYCF5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+art+of+herbal+healing&qid=1648611494&sprefix=the+art+of+herbal+%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1

Considering adding chickens to your homestead? This is the podcast episode for you! The ladies discuss the ups and downs of poultry parenting and give you a full run down starting from the day you bring your chicks home to egg collecting!

Jillae's Book:

A Simple Guide to Raising Mother Cluckers

https://www.wanderinbarefootfarm.com/product-page/a-simple-guide-to-raising-mother-cluckers

On this episode, Ashley and Jillae get to know each other better as they go on a virtual "first date" where they plan everything from the location to the attire. Let's just say these two are a match made in heaven.

Ashley's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Five-Temptations-CEO-Anniversary-Leadership/dp/0470267585/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+five+temptations+of+a+ceo&qid=1647974646&sprefix=the+five+temp%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

Jillae's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Palace-Novel-Fiona-Davis/dp/0593184017/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37BU8ACBRHAYZ&keywords=the+magnolia+palace&qid=1647974705&sprefix=the+magnolia+palace%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

Whether you are a backyard homesteader or big time farmer, seed starting kicks off the growing season with great anticipation after those frigid winter months.

Ashley & Jillae give their insight on seed starting, which is helpful for the beginning grower who wants to extend their growing season and ensure strong, plentiful crop in the upcoming summer months.

HAPPY PLANTING SEASON Y'ALL!

Ashley's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/New-Homesteader-self-sufficient-produce-livestock/dp/1849757119/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F4QZG9TSY2BX&keywords=the+new+homesteader&qid=1647269975&sprefix=the+new+homesteader%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

Jillae's Books:

https://www.amazon.com/Starters-Handbook-Rodale-Organic-Gardening/dp/1635651042/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+new+seed+starters+handbook&qid=1647270039&sprefix=the+new+seed+s%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Palace-Novel-Fiona-Davis/dp/0593184017/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+magnolia+palace&qid=1647270079&sprefix=the+magnolia+pa%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1

Talk about #farmgoals.

This week we continue our LOCAL LOVE with Farmhouse School owner, Leslie. 

Leslie gives us the inside scoop on the massive undertaking that started with a dream to create a cooking school for children and lead to a jaw-dropping farm with bountiful gardens and a cooking school fit for future chefs.

https://camptonhills.illinois.gov/wednesday-farmers-markets-in-campton-hills/

https://www.facebook.com/FarmhouseSchool/

Kids Books:

-The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids: 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having Fun

-Compost: A Family Guide to Making Soil from Scraps 

Adult Books:

-Locally Grown: Portraits of Artisanal Farms from America's Heartland 

-The Four Season Farm Gardener's Cookbook

This week we discover why your favorite homesteading mamas are ladies in the streets but freaks with the baking sheets. We talk all about our favorite kitchen essentials and give some tips for making any recipe shine!

Jillae, Ashley and AP spill all the tea on their previous relationships and offer some advice to people in the dating world in the first half of this two part episode.

What happens when you mix a few bottles of wine and conversations about past lovers?

LISTEN AND FIND OUT!!

In this episode, we chat with the dynamic duo, Jordyn & Kay from Portage View Farm.

Listen as Jordyn & Kay tell us their story and give us tips on gardening, raising animals and all things homesteading.

Be sure to follow the ladies and all their AMAZING content on Instagram.

@portageviewfarm

https://www.instagram.com/portageviewfarm

What can you do to be more sustainable in the home? What are you already doing? This episode is all about the things we do that make a sustainable home and the things we could do better.

Stuff We Talk About:

Blumen Gardens, Sycamore, IL

Wilson Street Merchantile, Batavia, IL

Small Business Sisters Podcast

Townhouse Books

Sustainable Products:

Eco-Friendly Kuerig Cups

Nespresso

Compostable Coffee Filters

Reusable Coffee Filter

Jillae's Fav Straws

More Straws

Illuminate Space Cleaner

Grove Cleaner

Books:

Rich Dad Poor Dad

The Goldfinch