You have decided to add chickens to your homestead. Now what? How many should you get? What bred? What can you use for a coop? What do they eat? How much do they eat? Today I am going to answer all of these questions and more. Let's get growing!

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Soil Handbook

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. ~ Psalm 27:14

Timestamps
Intro 00:45
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Started 01:45
What Breed to Get 06:00
How To Get Them 10:42
Tips and Tricks- Plant a Tree 12:41
What To Look For When You Are Looking 13:27
How Many 14:29
Housing Needs 17:07
How Much Do They Eat 21:09
Growing With God 23:20
Maintenance Needs 25:18
Cost of Raising Chickens 27:32
More Benefits 31:30
Conclusion 34:19

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Before you start adding amendments to your soil you first need to have a goal in mind. A goal to help you layout the groundwork for that ideal soil. But wait, what is the ideal soil anyway. Today I am going to help you figure out what the ideal soil is and understand the importance of having a goal before you just throw amendments at the problem. Let’s get growing.

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Dirt: Finding the Solution for Building Soil Health eBook
Monthly Free Workshop Signup
Show Notes

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13

Timestamps
Intro 00:52
Ideal Soil Definition 02:13
Importance of The Proper Nutrient 04:27
Tips and Trick- Soil Test 10:21
Understanding The Life In Your Soil 11:56
Why Chemical Fertilizers Are Not the Answer 13:37
Natural Nutrient Definition 14:35
Why Your Plants Need Microorganisms 15:17
Growing With God 17:23
How Do You Measure Life In Your Soil? 19:16
The Other Cycles In the Soil Ecosystem 19:44
Conclusion 22:08

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Spring is upon us and so are those spring rains. Are you dreaming of setting up your own rainwater storage system for your homestead or backyard garden? But are wondering if rainwater storing is right for you? Perfect! Today you and I are going to talk about why your plants love rainwater, the benefits of rainwater storage, and answer a few top questions beginners ask. Let’s get growing.

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Show Notes
Soil Health Workshop
How To Avoid the Top 7 Rainwater Harvesting Mistakes


For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. ~2 Timothy 1:7

Timestamps
Intro 01:00
What Is It? 01:23
Why Your Plant Love Rainwater 02:42
Soft 03:33
Slightly Acidic 07:09
Nitrates 08:36
Temperature 09:55
Tips and Tricks 12:19
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits 13:19
Conservational Benefits 15:31
Environmental Benefits 18:58
Energy Benefits 22:22
Economic Benefits 23:19
Growing With God 24:10
Top Questions 27:29
Is Rainwater Harvesting Against the Law? 27:50
How Much Rainwater Can I Collect? 28:53
Is Rainwater Safe For My Animals to Drink? 31:30
Conclusion 31:52

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Your soil is the foundation of your garden and soil health is your most important asset. But sadly it is easy to get lost in the noise of too much information when it comes to improving your soil. Today, I am going to help you break through that noise and get straight to the facts about soil health! Let’s get Growing!!

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Dirt: Finding The Solution To Building Soil Health
Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker
Show Notes

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise— in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? ~Psalm 56:3-4

“Almost any soil can be made productive for growing crops, the difference lies in the effort need to make it so.”- Elliot Coleman

Timestamps:

Soil Is Your Foundation 00:48
The Importance of Soil Health 03:08
You Are Your Own Expert 04:20
My Soil Story 04:56
Tips and Tricks- Turning Your Compost Pile 09:11
Difference Between Soil and Dirt 10:12
You Can't Compare 12:12
My Tomato Story 13:47
Growing With God- Psalms 56:3-4- 18:18
What Is Health 19:56
What Is Soil Health 20:57
How Is Soil Health Measured 21:13
Recap 24:22

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Do you use a planner? Is your planner specific to only your day to day appointments or is it a planner that help you plan your whole life. I am currently on the search for the perfect planner that can help me juggle everything, gardening, homesteading, homemaking, and so much more. Today we are going to dive it to what that perfect planner might look like. Let's get Growing!

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How to Plan For Beyond the Harvest
Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class
Build Soil Health Guide
Show Notes

Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps

Timestamp:
Intro 00:56
Solve Our Problems 01:28
Who Is It For 03:11
Tips and Tricks 06:07- Solarization
Planner Sections 07:56
Growing With God 14:31- Proverbs 16:9
Weekly Layout Page 16:00
Conclusion 23:20

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Seedlings | Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Growing your own seedlings is something I know you could do, especially when you know the possible hiccups and how to avoid them before you start. Today I'm going to share with you the 12 most common mistakes and how to avoid them when growing your own seedlings. Let's get growing!


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How To Grow Seedling On A Budget
Seedling Supply List
Growing Seedlings Like A Pro Master Class
Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker
Top 12 Seedling Growing Mistake You Can Avoid Show Notes

Galatians 6:9

Timestamp:
Intro 00:50
Using the Wrong Soil 02:06
Warmth 03:25
Light 05:36
Water 07:33
Tips and Tricks - Perennial Care 08:59
Fertilization 10:18
Thinning And Potting Up 13:07
Hardening Off 16:50
Giving Up 17:40
Growing With God 19:31
Noticeable Place 22:45
Reading the Seed Packet 25:00
Records 27:15
Wrong Time 30:00
Conclusion 33:13

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Garden Planning | How To Plan For Beyond the Harvest

A garden plan is intended to help us through the whole going season. But what happens when the growing season is over? What do we do with the harvest? That's we're going to discuss today how you can make a garden plan that goes beyond the harvest.

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Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back
Seeds and More then a Market Gardener Blog Series
Planning Beyond the Harvest with Snow Peas

Timestamp:

Intro 00:43

My Story 05:13

Tips and Tricks: Pruning Trees 12:47

How To Plan For Beyond The Harvest 13:55

Step #1 14:59

Step #2 16:50

Step #3 18:14

What You Are Comfortable With 19:11

Conclusion 20:05

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Title:  Garden Planning | How to Avoid this #1 Mistake When Starting Your Own Seedlings

Description: In this episode, I’m going to share with you how you can start your seedlings on a budget. We are going to tackle that long list of supplies and discuss what is necessary and what you can change up to keep a little money in your growing budget!

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#1 –Seedling Supply Checklist

 #2 –Soil Is Your Foundation Master Class

  #3- How to Start Seedlings On a Budget Blog Post

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 Seeds and More Seeds Blog Post

Time Stamps:
Intro

A Big Investment- 3:21

Free Supply List- 4:44

Soil- 5:13

Seeds- 6:07

Tray- 7:28

Soil Blockers- 8:43 

Pot/Container- 10:23  

Tip and Trick-13:29

Watering- 15:01 

Seedling Warming Mat- 17:45

Lights- 23:01

Power Strip with a Timer- 27:27

Shelves- 28:23

Dipple- 29:45

Fertilization- 30:19

Potting Up Soil- 30:52

Labels- 32:04

Tub/Trowel- 32:55

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Keywords: Seedlings, Starting Seedlings, Seeds, On a Budget, Starting Seedlings on A Budget, Starting Your Own Seedlings

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Title:  Garden Planning | How to Avoid this #1 Mistake When Starting Your Own Seedlings

Description: In this episode, I’m going to talk about the benefits of starting your own seedlings, the #1 mistake when you are starting your seedlings, and how to avoid this #1 Mistake. There are so many benefits to starting your own seedlings but many gardeners fall victim to this #1 mistake. How do I know? Because I was one of those gardener. As a person who has overcome this mistake, I want to share my secrets with you!

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#1 – Seedling Supply Checklist

#2 – Start Your Seedlings Like A Pro Master Class
Garden Planning Like a Market Gardener Master Class

#3 –  Garden Planning | How Your Simple Garden Plan May Be Holding You Back 

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Helpful Resources: 

Garden Planning Blog Series

Time Stamps: 

Timestamp #1 - Secret #1 – Benefits of Growing Your Own Seedlings-00:44
Timestamp #2- Weekly Tips and Tricks- 08:33
Timestamp #3 - Secret #2 – The #1 Mistake when Starting Your Seedlings-09:25
Timestamp #4- Growing With God- 14:27
Timestamp #5 - Secret #3 – How to avoid the #1 Mistake-21:09

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Keywords: Seedlings, Starting Seedlings, Seeds, Garden, Garden Planning, Starting Your Own Seedlings

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In this episode, I’m going to talk about Seed Information Overload and how to avoid it. Every garden plan starts with what seeds we chose to grow. But dealing with all that seed information can be overwhelming. I am going to share with my secrets to dealing with all this information so that when you sit down to make your garden plan you don’t need be circled by seed packets to get things done!

Quick Links- 

#1 – Get Your Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker

#2 – Dirt: Finding the Solution To Building Soil Health

#3 – Show Notes: www.redridgefarm.org/podcast

Helpful Resources: Links to other episodes or Blogs

First Episode of this Garden Planning Series

 Time Stamps:
Timestamp #1 - Secret #1 – Your Seed Information Is Vital - 00:46
Timestamp #2- Tips and Tricks- Curing the Growing Craving- 05:53
Timestamp #3 - Secret #2 –Why I need One Place to Organize my Seeds - 07:43
Timestamp #4- Growing with God- How He Make Us Beautiful- 17:59
Timestamp #3 - Secret #3 – Red Ridge Farm Seed Variety Tracker- 22:16

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Keywords: seeds, seed companies, seed organization, seed information, ordering seeds,Gardening, Planning, Garden Planning, Improving Your Garden Plan

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