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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!