A Little Self Reliant
In our busy modern world, many people are interested in becoming more self-reliant, but have no idea where to start. Join first-generation homesteader and passionate gardener Ashley Constance for soul-centred and attainable conversations around growing your own food, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and everything in between. Whether you're on a farm in the country or in a house in the city, there is something for everyone in the world of self-reliance.
Episodes
26 episodes
Pressure Canning for Beginners with Angi Schneider
*DISCLAIMER*Food safety and safe preserving practices are your own personal responsibility, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. In this conversation, we point to many trusted resources for fur...
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Episode 26
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47:03
Bulk Buying Meat from Local Farms with Charlotte Wasylik
Purchasing a full, half, or even quarter of an animal through the farm-to-table model can be a bit intimidating, but this week's guest is here to help break it all down for you. Join me as I talk with Charlotte Wasylik of Chatsworth...
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Episode 25
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44:08
Preserving Food by Freezing
Most people tend to think of canning or root cellaring when they consider food preservation, especially in the homesteading community. In this episode, I'm kicking off a 5-part food preservation series by shining light on the most well-kn...
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Episode 24
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18:04
Getting Started with Seed Saving with Erin Colborn
Learning to save your own seeds is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a gardener, and on this week's episode, I'm joined by Erin Colborn of Green Witch Seed Co. and The Northern Grower Podcast to talk all about how to get started.<...
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Episode 23
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41:16
Home Composting For Beginners with Karin Velez
If you're a gardener, then you already know that home compost is garden gold - but the problem is, we can never seem to make enough of it! Join me while I chat with this week's special guest, Karin Velez, all about home composting for beg...
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Episode 22
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32:59
New Animal Anxiety
Bringing new animals home to the homestead or even just your house can be incredibly exciting, but something I don't think we talk about enough is how nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing it can be, as well. This week, we're talking all ab...
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Episode 21
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37:19
Foraging for Beginners with Jessica Mose
Foraging - or Wildcrafting - has exploded in popularity in recent years, but for the absolute beginner, it can seem a bit intimidating. Join me with guest Jessica Mose of Prairie Soap Shack as she shares her tips and tricks for first-time...
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Episode 20
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31:08
5 Herbal Teas to Grow in your Garden
Growing your own herbs to use for tea is so easy and incredibly rewarding! In this episode, we discuss my top 5 must-have tea herbs in my garden, plus helpful tips for harvesting, drying, and storing them.RESOURCESL...
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Episode 19
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18:52
Maximizing Short-Season Growing with Krista Green
Here in Zone 3, we only have around 100 frost-free days to grow the majority of our garden plants. Obviously, this can present some very specific challenges.This week, I'm interviewing Krista Green of Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening al...
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Episode 18
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30:53
90 Homesteading Skills to Build in the City
If you're homestead dreaming, but want to work on building some essential homesteading skills while you're still living in the city, this is the episode for you. Even if you're not planning to move to a farm or homestead, or if you're alr...
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Episode 17
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52:27
Mental Health + Homesteading (Pt. 2) with Erica Leniczek
This episode is an Interview with Erica Leniczek, all about mental health, not only on the homestead but also in all walks of life. Erica is so knowledgable about the many facets and struggles related to mental health, and she totally get...
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Episode 16
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28:42
Mental Health + Homesteading (Pt. 1) with Erica Leniczek
This episode is an Interview with Erica Leniczek, all about mental health, not only on the homestead but also in all walks of life. Erica is so knowledgable about the many facets and struggles related to mental health, and she totally get...
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Episode 15
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29:35
Hardening Off Seedlings
This episode covers everything you need to consider when hardening off your seedlings and transitioning them into your vegetable garden. For the full schedule, blog post and all resources mentioned, visit the show notes linked below.<...
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Episode 14
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17:35
Supporting Local Growers - CSAs + Farmers Markets with Kimberley Allan
This episode is an Interview with Kimberley Allan, all about supporting local growers through CSAs (Community-Supported Agriculture) and Farmer's Markets. If you're looking to embrace a life of more self-reliance, but you can't grow a lar...
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Episode 13
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31:40
How To Grow Potatoes
Potatoes are the unsung hero of the vegetable garden. They are versatile, calorie-dense and so easy to grow! With a few basic steps and a little extra knowledge, you will be well on your way to growing your best potato crop yet....
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Episode 12
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19:25
Baby Chicks - Brooding + Care (Before You Get Chickens Part 4)
In part four of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, we are talking all about baby chicks! What they need, how to care for them, how to keep them healthy and happy, and how to transition them to living outside.For complete show n...
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Episode 11
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33:06
Essential Chicken Supplies + More (Before You Get Chickens - Part 3)
In part three of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, talking about essential chicken-keeping supplies, sourcing and transporting your birds, stocking a basic first aid kit, and more.For complete show notes, visit
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Episode 10
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29:45
Coop Considerations (Before You Get Chickens - Part 2)
In part two of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, we are diving into everything you need to consider before you build or buy a chicken coop.For complete show notes, visit alittlesel...
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Episode 9
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37:50
Chickens - The Basics (Before You Get Chickens - Part 1)
Chickens are a fun and rewarding addition to any backyard or homestead, but jumping in to any kind of livestock can be super intimidating in the beginning. This episode is here to help you make smart considerations before you commit to br...
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Episode 8
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38:29
Getting Started With Cooking From Scratch
Do you want to start cooking drool-worthy meals from scratch, but have no idea where to begin? Whether you're a beginner cook or a well-seasoned home chef, this week's episode is full of tips for taking the overwhelm out of cooking from s...
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Episode 7
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23:18
Seed Starting For Beginners
Do you want to start your own vegetable seeds this year, but you don't know where to start? Or maybe you tried starting seeds last year, but it didn't turn out so well? In this episode, I break down 14 Steps to Seed Starting Success...
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Episode 6
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33:05
It's OK To Suck At New Things
Sometimes we can become paralyzed by fear of failure when considering learning new skills, and often times that fear prevents us from even wanting to try in the first place. Or, maybe when we do try something new, and we don't immediately...
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Episode 5
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21:29
Basic Garden Vocabulary for Beginners
There can be a lot of confusing gardening terms and jargon thrown around when you're a beginner, and it can be really overwhelming. This episode breaks down all of the garden vocabulary you're likely to encounter as a new gardener to help...
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Episode 4
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21:29