So You Wannabe a Farmer

Winter is an uncertain time on the farm. Hungry predators find their way onto the property, rain forces sheep and pigs to seek shelter in the usual spots, and the goats - who despise rain - pile together under the eaves and on the front porch of the house. Garden planning is in full swing, regardless of whether those plans will actually be followed! Plus, frickin' chickens, a new rooster, the imminent arrival of baby goats and more...

All that and more!

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Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Surprise and Happy Holidays! 

A little treat from Melissa and Wendy along with apologies for seemingly sneaking off under the cover of darkness without a word of warning or a decent goodbye.  (We call that the Spence Sneak-off.) 

Enjoy the update!

All that and more!

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Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Summer is in full swing. Wendy and Melissa contemplate the viability of garden vision glasses to help in identifying green vegetables on green plants.  Brea, the beloved Barbados black belly sheep, is pregnant and the jury is still out on two of her closest pals, Torn Ear and No Tag (no, really, those are their names). Unlike in the big city, drunk dialing on a farm leads to another unexpected delivery of chicks leading Melissa to consider installing a Breathalizer on Wendy's phone to prevent future episodes. 

And that's only one half the story!

All that and more!

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Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

June means the end of the school year, graduation, the summer solstice, the time when gardens take off, animals are busy eating the abundant greenery, sheep get sheared, s'mores are made and consumed, harvesting begins, and we get outside as much as possible. 

Melissa and Wendy share details of their individual domains and ponder aspects of kashrut, or the Jewish laws governing food consumption. It should be very obvious that the hosts have no idea what they are talking about and any information on the topic should be doubled, if not triple-checked for accuracy. 

Now on to the show!

All that and more!

So join us as we head out to the farm...

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Melissa @sow_grow_letitgo
Wendy @chutzpahhollow

Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Well, we took an unexpected break. Life got in the way, what can I say? Sorry 'bout that! We're back now.  Listen in to hear what's been happening. There are animals, holidays, kitchen discoveries, budding plants, and so much more of the goodies you know you love. Thanks for hanging in there and we hope you enjoy the latest episode.

All that and more!

So join us as we head out to the farm...

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Wendy @chutzpahhollow

Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Spring is officially here! Seedlings and flowers are popping, eggs are hatching, the trees are filling with leaves. Sheep get succumb to deadly parasites, heavy storms cause damage and destroy farm structures, and bees swarm. Joy! 

Come see what the spring has in store on Chutzpah Hollow. It's been quite a season so far, and we've only just begun (I hear a song there).

All that and more!

So join us as we head out to the farm...

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Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Wendy self diagnoses  what Melissa dubs "asparagaphobia," otherwise known as fear of commitment. This disorder can be identified by high anxiety brought on by the realization that you planted asparagus in your garden and you won't see the fruits of your labor for three years. There are chicken births and chicken deaths and even a broody hen. Wendy forages for wildflowers to make flavored vinegar in honor of her grandmother. Melissa, a.k.a. The Impatient Gardener, accidentally sacrifices a few tomato plants when it is obviously too cold to move them to the greenhouse. 

And that's just the beginning! Take a listen, why don't you? Head's up, there is more than one instance of bad singing. (Don't say I didn't warn you!)

All that and more!

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Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

A beautiful tiara is perfect for any occasion, especially International Women's Day! However, the flashing lights and multicolored flowers can feel slightly inappropriate when the conversation turns to butchering lambs.

It's been a challenging week on the farm with two lamb births that didn't go as expected, and construction on the house feels never-ending. 

Wendy experiences another way of "dispatching" one of the animals and explains why it matters what method she chooses. Meanwhile, Melissa is feeling especially lyrical and - a word of caution as you may need to turn down the volume - breaks out into song not just once, but twice! 

Of course, that's only the tip of the iceberg. There are shenanigans and a bit of silliness, too!

 

All that and more!

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Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

It's a busy time on the farm! Spring preparations are underway indoors and out. Lambs are dropping while poultry is finding its way to the freezer, and such is life on Chutzpah Hollow. 

In the kitchen, Wendy whips up homemade cream cheese and French pastries and Melissa goes berserk over some black bean soup she made from her home grown beans. 

...And there's still the mystery of what inspired the title of the episode. 

All that and more!

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Melissa @sow_grow_letitgo
Wendy @chutzpahhollow

Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence

Check out what seeds we are starting indoors, both on the farm and in the 'burbs.  We cover soil blocking, wool pellets, sanitizing your seed starting mix, and watering seedlings. But where do you put all these plant babies when it's time to go outside, especially when you have lots of space on your farm? 

It's time for lambs to be separated from their moms, and while it's not quite Silence of the Lambs, let's just say they aren't pleased with the situation.  The permanent chicken coop gets moved to the upper pasture for easy access to eggs and a more secure home. 

We start a new segment to hear what's cooking in Wendy's kitchen this week.  According to her kids, the refrigerator is starting to looks like a science lab. 

All that and more!

So join us as we head out to the farm...

Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.

Follow us on Instagram:
@so_you_wannabe_a_farmer
Melissa @sow_grow_letitgo
Wendy @chutzpahhollow

Music by Chris Spence
Artwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.com
Editing by Melissa Spence