The Definitely Not Simple Life

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 in! We thank you! Cheers! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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 USA! We learned SO much and it was a joy talking with her! Enjoy! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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 Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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 out if there are more questions! Cheers! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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 Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead@mannaprohomestead

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 Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 farm and is planning a wedding! Come hang, friends. We have missed you. Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 on these topics! Have a listen and have a great day!

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 great one! Thanks for listening!

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 lot of grit, even more laughter. Find more of Rachel at rachelontheranch.com and on Instagram at @rachelontheranch Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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!

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 information and insight for those who are interested in raising or might be in the future. Thanks for tuning in! Find Kate on Instagram at: themoderndaysettler Be sure to go say hi! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 from different breeds, purposes, and needs! Kirsten is a wealth of information on this topic and had even written a book! Check it out! Happy listening. Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 families farm and the dairy industry as a whole! Enjoy! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 intended) episode! Please check out Mane in Heaven on Instagram, Facebook and their website is maneinheaven.org You can make a donation there! As always, thank you for tuning in! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 goose! Happy Hatching! Enjoy! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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 both, my friends. :) You can find Annette on Instagram at - azurefarm Enjoy! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead

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- but- they might not be the best for tomato sauce. Do you feel overwhelmed with garden planning, we are here to help! Hang with us today while we chat with Ann about preserving a garden harvest, choosing the right varieties to do so, and how to outsource if you want to put away something you don't grow well, or grow at all! Thank you for listening! Hosts: Angela, Axe & Root Homestead Instagram @AxeAndRootHomestead Mandi, Wild Oak Farms Instagram@WildOakFarms Renee, Mountain Woods Farm Instagram: @MountainWoodsFarm This episode is sponsored by Mannapro Homestead @mannaprohomestead Episode is Live Published: Feb. 12, 2021 @ 1AM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Options Email Link to Episode Direct Link to MP3 Embed this ONE Episode View Episode Stats