What is it like to homestead for an entire year? Growing your own food keeps you outside most of the year with a to-do list that seems to just keep growing. Each season and each year are unique, but one thing stays the same: spring is chaos!

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Sage and Mickayla

Thinking about getting into chickens this year? Here's some things you may need to know!If you wanted a deeper dive on laying hens, listen to this episode next: https://youtu.be/lHJ0s8ATx4c?si=8nrYrPkiVVKy0WzmIf you want a cost breakdown on chickens, check out our free pdf downloads here:https://www.calicocowacres.com/shesaidhomesteadFor other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

We needed a break! But now we're back and can't wait to catch up with all of our lovely listeners.

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: ⁨@SheSaidHomestead⁩

And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead

Sage's YouTube: ⁨@terranovaacres⁩

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres

Mickayla's YouTube: ⁨@calicocowacres⁩

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres

We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,

Sage and Mickayla

We enjoyed having Laura from Hippiebilly Homestead join us this week and share her story with us!

You can follow along with her journey via the links below:Instagram: instagram.com/hippiebillyhomesteadSubstack: https://hippiebillyhomestead.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=e8e672aaFor other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

The world can feel lonely sometimes, especially when you're trying to do all the things, all the time, all by yourself. We wanted to discuss community this week - something that often gets glossed over in the realm of homesteading where "DIY" and "self sufficiency" are king. We're talking about ways we've built community in our journeys, ways we've failed at building it, plus our thoughts and ideas for what the future of homesteading community could look like on both small and larger scales. So here's your sign to send this episode to a friend & convince them to homestead with ya!

For other ways to follow along check out:

She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead

And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomestead

Sage's YouTube: @terranovaacres

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acres

Mickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres

and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacres

We also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

We were so excited to sit down and chat with Brooke from the Sow True Seed team all about what it's like running & growing a seed company, and now we're so excited to share this chat with you! Sow True Seed is a company local to us that provides so much to our local communities, and offers amazing seeds to all of you, far and wide - go check them out at the links below!Seeds & Resources on Their Website: https://sowtrueseed.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowtrueseed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SowTrueSeedEmail to Send in Plant Photos: info@sowtrue.com2025 Seed Packet & Catalog Art Submissions: https://sowtrueseed.com/pages/art-call& don't forget to sign up for their newsletter! For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

This week we're chatting about garden planning for 2025 - what our goals are, new infrastructure to grow MORE food, and lessons learned from previous years. And of course, we want to know what YOU are planning for your garden, so let us know down in the comments!Seed Starting Episode: https://youtu.be/aWF8T5c03bM For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla

This week we're chatting about work life and homestead "balance" with a little discussion on neurodivergence mixed in. Let us know your thoughts on work life balance in a comment & thanks for listening!For other ways to follow along check out:She Said Homestead on YouTube: @SheSaidHomestead And connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/shesaidhomesteadSage's YouTube: @terranovaacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/terra.nova.acresMickayla's YouTube: @calicocowacres and Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/calicocowacresWe also want to share your experiences and stories! If you would like us to share your homesteading story on the podcast, email us at ⁠shesaidhomestead@gmail.com⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!xoxo,Sage and Mickayla