The Definitely Not Simple Life
A podcast created by three real-life farmers and homesteaders sharing their experiences, answering questions and talking about the glamour and the nastiness that comes with the simple life.Angela, Axe & Root Homestead
Instagram: @AxeAndRootHomestead
Renee, Mountain Woods Farm
Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm
Mandi, Wild Oak Farms
Instagram: @WildOakFarms
Instagram: @AxeAndRootHomestead
Renee, Mountain Woods Farm
Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm
Mandi, Wild Oak Farms
Instagram: @WildOakFarms
Episodes
30 episodes
All about Pumpkins!
Growing, harvesting, eating, roasting.. today we talked all about pumpkins! Fitting for the time of the year we think. Pumpkins are heavy feeders. It can take months to change the pH in your garden.Want to learn more? Listen...
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Episode 30
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27:59
Winter Prep for the Homestead
Join us today as we cover the basics for getting ready for the beast we all know as Winter! Winter is tough enough, but add animals and frozen hoses and it gets a bit harder. We chat about our tips and tricks. Thank you for listening! <...
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Episode 28
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40:11
Making Maple Syrup!
Hi all! Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Abby from The Gateway Farm @thegatewayfarm on Instagram- about all things Maple Syrup! Abby and her family run and live on a Maple Syrup farm in VT and ship the goodies all across the...
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Episode 27
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31:04
Hoof Care on the Homestead
Today we chat about hoof care for all types of species you might keep on your homestead! Any questions, you know where to find us! Hosts:Angela, Axe & Root HomesteadInstagram @AxeAndRootHomesteadMandi, Wild O...
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Episode 26
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29:48
Common Garden Pests/Diseases
Happy Friday you all! We are deep into gardening season right now, coming up on August! We chat today about some of the most common garden issues (pests/disease) that we all from time to time have or will deal with. Enjoy, and as always- reach ...
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Episode 25
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41:34
Common Poultry Ailments
Join us today as we cover the most common poultry ailments, sent in by you all! Hope you have the best day! Hosts:Angela, Axe & Root HomesteadInstagram @AxeAndRootHomesteadMandi, Wild Oak FarmsInstagram@WildO...
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Episode 24
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46:44
Soapmaking- with and without Goat's Milk
Happy FRIDAY!Come join us today as we dive into the basics on home soap making! Just like sourdough, we don't want this to be scary for you all. Cheers. Hosts:Angela, Axe & Root HomesteadInstagram @AxeAndRootHome...
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Episode 23
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26:49
Check in after some BIG events.
Hi you all! It's been a bit, we had a few big things happen during this past month... the biggest being Renee and her Farmers Husband had a sweet baby girl! Angela is releasing not one but TWO books,Mandi is about to have puppies on the...
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Episode 22
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37:05
Breeding and Farrowing Pigs
Happy Friday! Kate, the pig queen, is baaaack! We had the opportunity to have Kate @themoderndaysettler back on the podcast to discuss breeding pigs and farrowing in more depth. She is such a wealth of knowledge o...
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Episode 21
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44:43
Composting Made Simple
Hi you all!Today we sat down with one another and discussed the basics of composting and the methods we all use here on our farms/homesteads. Composting can be confusing- today we hope to simplify it for you!Have a grea...
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Episode 20
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34:27
Rachel on the Ranch
Hi you all! Long time no talk! This week we had the opportunity to talk with Rachel-an amazing female farmer in Montana! You'll have to listen to her story to find out more! It involves taking big life leaps and little Wranglers. A ...
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Episode 19
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35:59
Mandi's Birthday!
Little did Mandi know, but Angela and Renee had a special episode idea- and we did a fun get to know Mandi episode! Hope you all have the best day!
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Episode 18
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27:14
Raising Pigs on your Homestead
Hi you all! Welcome back! This week we had the pleasure of talking with Kate at The Modern Day Settler all about raising pigs on your homestead. She is basically the pig farrowing queen! She sat down with us and provided so much informa...
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Episode 18
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39:56
Homesteading/Farming Myths
Hi you all! Join us today as we "debunk" some of the most common homesteading and farming myths with you! Enjoy! Hosts:Angela, Axe & Root HomesteadInstagram @AxeAndRootHomesteadMandi, Wild Oak FarmsInstagram@...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:02
Raising Geese on your Homestead
Hi friends! Here for another episode loaded with great information about Homesteading?This week we had the opportunity to talk with Kirsten from Hostile Valley Living (Instagram)about raising geese on the homestead! We cover things ...
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Episode 16
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40:20
Dairy Farming- Facts, Myths, and Fun!
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Annaliese from Modfarmchick/Modern-day Farm Chick. She and her family are dairy farmers from Wisconsin! Annaliese is such a great AGvocate for the industry and is here with us to talk about her ...
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Episode 15
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31:37
Mane in Heaven- Therapy Mini Horses
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Chris from the organization Mane in Heaven! This wonderful therapy program brings so many smiles to children in the Chicago area! We won't spoil it, but bring your tissues to this short (pun...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:33
Hatching Eggs- Chicken/Duck/Goose
Are you new to poultry? Are you interesting in hatching your own eggs? Just need a refresher on a few things? We are here to help! We cover the basics when it comes to hatching any poultry, but dive a littler deeper into chicken, duck, and ...
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Episode 13
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50:28
Homesteading and Parenting
This week we had the lovely Annette from Azure Farm on with us! Annette is a new mother and an amazing homesteader! She joins us to talk about farm-life balance, how she had to pivot, and where she is now with her little one! You can do...
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Episode 12
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42:41
Preserving the Harvest with Ann Accetta-Scott
Do you grow food with preserving for the next year in mind? Do you have a local farmers market you can buy in bulk from? Do you grow for beauty or for bounty? We all crave those big, beautiful slicing tomatoes on the table come summertime- ...
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Episode 11
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24:49
Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD)
The most crucial member of any farm, the LGD. Today we chat about how to start a puppy, fencing, and raising a good livestock guardian dog for your farm. They might not always be easy, but they will always be worth it. Hosts:Ang...
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Episode 10
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1:10:31
Get to Know Us!
We mixed it up a bit this week! We asked you all on Instagram what you wanted to know about us.. and here you go! We hope this gave a little more insight into who we are as individuals and not just farmers. Cheers! Enjoy!Hos...
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Episode 9
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47:36
Equine Colic with Dr. Gray; Equine Veterinarian
This episode is near and dear to all of our hearts, all being or have been equine parents at some point in time. Colic is something all horse owners need to be aware of and prepared for. We were fortunate to speak with Dr. Gray, one of Dozer's ...
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Episode 8
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37:46
Sourdough Bread with Ashley at Turner Farm
This episode is for everyone who is interested in learning the awesome art of sourdough, its not scary! We have Ash with us, from a rural Nova Scotia farm- Turner Farm. She is very skilled in the world of sourdough bread baking, she t...
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Episode 7
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32:49
Seed Starting Tips with Katrina
Katrina joined us today for an amazing episode all about seed starting! In this episode, Katrina shares with all of us her tips and tricks regarding successful seed starting, her favorite things to grow, and how she got into the gardening...
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Episode 6
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40:14