Smokey Acres Podcast

Smokey Acres Podcast

By Charlie HardwigLeisureHome & Garden
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Smokey Acres Podcast episodes

  • 16: Fall Garden Harvest 2020

    In today's episode, amongst many life updates, Charlie touches on what her garden produced this year. From animals eating all the squash, to canning tomatoes and finding more lobster mushrooms! Take a listen to hear more!


    Follow us on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to stay up to date!

    25 min
  • 15: Organizing as stress relief??

    In this episode, Charlie reflects on how busy the end of summer is. She jumped into a couple of impromptu reorganizing projects, is it stress relief or just procrastination? ...productive procrastination at the very least.

    26 min
  • 14: Composting 101

    In today's episode, Charlie talks the basics of composting. From what you need to get started to what you can/can't compost. She also discusses ways you can compost if you live in a city where it might not seem as attainable. Tune in to learn more!


    Follow us on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to stay up to date! Thank you for listening, please subscribe, rate and review(:

    42 min
  • 13: Summer Foraging

    In today's episode, Charlie takes a shallow dive into the summer foraging grocery list. She discusses specific foraged foods she has experience with from mushrooms to berries and touches on many more. The summer months in the midwest are perfect for a fresh foraged dinner. At the end of the episode, she also gives some resources you can use to get started or dive deeper into foraging.  Disclaimer: This podcast or Instagram shouldn't be used as an identification guide for consumption but merely as inspiration to do your own exploration and research. Please always use proper identification guides and multiple resources to confirm the proper identification of any plant before consuming it.


    Resources:

    MN https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/explore-minnesotas-great-outdoors-foraging

    "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" classes and groups http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/education/bow/bow-catalog.pdf

    Twin Cities Group https://www.fourseasonforaging.com/about-us

    Ely Folk School https://elyfolkschool.org/

    Grand Marias Folk School https://northhouse.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk6bgx6KU6wIVcyCtBh3oqQ4VEAAYASAAEgI62PD_BwE

    Duluth Folk School https://duluthfolkschool.com/

    Twin Cities Foraging store & events https://www.forest-fork.com/

    Facebook Groups: Duluth/Lake Superior Mycology Society; Foraging MN; Naturalist MN


    Go check out the @smokeyacrefarm Instagram for photos and to stay up to date! Please like, review & subscribe! Thank you for listening(:


    54 min
  • 12: Check the radar before you go camping, kids!

    In this week's episode, Charlie talks about her and Kyle's latest camping trip that didn't go exactly as planned. She tells the story of the storm they faced and how nature has a way of humbling even the most avid outdoors-person. 

    Photos of the camping trip and storm damage are up @smokeyacrefarm Instagram!

    35 min
  • 11: That Time We Lived in a Camper
    In this episode, Charlie and Kyle talk about that one summer that they decided to live in a 300 sq. ft. space with 3 dogs and no running water. Take a listen to hear some of the crazy stories during that time and the things they learned about living in a small space with another person. 
    Check out Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to see pictures of their camper set up. Please subscribe to the Smokey Acre Podcast on your preferred streaming service and leave a review, thank you!
    44 min
  • 10: "Lets get political, political"🎵 ft. Lani Jane
    In today's episode, Charlie sits down with her younger sister Lani over Zoom to chat about her passions. They dive into Lani's activism journey from wanting to pursue politics to focusing more on street activism and nonprofit groups. Her latest project she has taken on with a group of amazing womxn has focused on achieving major structural reform in the school district we both grew up in, ISD 196 focusing on Eagan Highschool. Please check out their efforts on their page @eagancallout on Instagram. There is also a link in their bio for a petition that needs more signatures. Please show your support, whether that is signing the petition, donating money, or using your voice to support their efforts. 
    There will be links to their Instagram on our Instagram post @smokeyacrefarm. 
    TRIGGER WARNING/DISCLAIMER: mentions of racial and sexual abuse/assault are mentioned in this episode. 
    I also apologize for the lower quality audio as it was recorded through Zoom.
    1 hr 9 min
  • 9: Why recycling isn't enough.

    In this episode, Charlie talks more about where her passion for sustainability comes from and the small steps that we all can take to make a difference. She also talks about why recycling should be the last step in the reduce, reuse, repair, recycle motto. 

    Please rate, subscribe, and follow on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm to stay up to date and support!

    27 min
  • 8: "Look at all those chickens"

    In today's episode, Charlie talks about owning chickens, the ups, the downs, and the fresh eggs! If you've ever considered owning chickens whether that's 50 free-range chickens or 5 back yard hens, she'll give you some basic information on how to get started and the breeds they've raised at Smokey Acre Farm.

    Check out pictures of their chickens posted on Instagram @smokeyacrefarm


    Mentioned in this episode is an alternative to a basic chicken waterer that can be used with any type of bucket and are more sanitary. Link below https://www.amazon.com/Lovatic-Poultry-Water-Nipples-Horizontal/dp/B0757GGBV3 

    51 min

About Smokey Acres Podcast

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Your host, Charlie, discusses running her hobby farm in Duluth, MN with her fiance Kyle. As well as her outdoorsy community, the pursuit of being more sustainable and being a young adult figuring out the healthiest and happiest way to live life.