Garden 101 - Terms & Definitions - Ep17

Garden 101 - Terms & Definitions - Ep17

Author: Allison Michael February 9, 2022 Duration: 19:27
Let's talk gardening! Spring is right around the corner, and gardeners are getting out their seed packets in anticipation. If you are a new or beginning gardener, this episode is for you. From annual to hybrid to days to harvest, in this episode, I define common gardening terms. I share examples and give you the knowledge you need to understand what you are reading in your garden books and on the backs of seed packets. The growing zone map I mentioned can be found at https://planth...

There's a certain rhythm to building a life that feels both rooted and resilient, a practice that moves beyond stockpiling supplies to cultivating genuine skills and community. This Prepared Life, hosted by Allison, explores exactly that-the intersection of modern homesteading and thoughtful preparedness from a grounded, feminine perspective. This isn't about fear; it's about confidence built through reclaiming lost arts and practical knowledge. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, delving into the expected topics of food preservation, gardening, and self-reliance, but always through a lens of encouragement and shared experience. The focus here is on the slow and steady journey, emphasizing how women can support one another in building capable, intentional lives. Tuning into this podcast, you'll find a refreshing take on what it means to be truly prepared, focusing on the skills and the community that make a sustainable lifestyle possible, all while moving at a pace that feels manageable and real. Allison’s approach transforms preparedness from a daunting task into a series of achievable, empowering steps, making the homesteading path accessible to anyone starting from scratch or looking to deepen their existing practice.
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5 Simple Preparedness Tasks You Can Do This Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:15
Preparedness doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or take hours of your time. In this episode, I'm sharing five simple preparedness tasks you can do this week to help your family become more prepared for everyday e…
My Kids Ate My Food Storage: What I Learned [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
My kids ate my food storage. Well, not all of it, but after several of my adult children moved back home, our household went from three people to seven almost overnight. What happened next gave me a real-life test of my…
Over 150 Non Food Preps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:26
I talk a lot about food storage, but nonfood preps are just as important. Here are over 150 nonfood prep items from a recent post on my Instagram titled If You Use It, Prep It. So get a pen and paper and get ready to tak…
Food Preservation Guest Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead - Ep26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:44
Today's episode is a conversation with Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead. Join us as we talk about food preservation, long-term power outages, using a car as a solar dehydrator, her new book Freeze Fresh, and so much more…
Budget Prepping & More with Author Millie Copper - Ep25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
Today's guest is an episode not to miss. I talked with author, mother, and prepper for over fifteen years, Millie Copper. Millie Copper writes fiction and non-fiction and is the author of the series Havoc in Wyoming. We…
Prepared Not Scared - Proverbs 31 Woman - Ep24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:18
Not my typical content; skip it if this isn't for you. Today, we are talking all about being Prepared, not scared, and how it relates to the Proverbs 31 Woman. Join the discussion on what fear is, how to move from a plac…
Carving a Farm out of the Woods with Guest Rylee - Ep22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
Carving a farm out of the woods with passion and energy. Join this discussion with guest Rylee Faust. She is a 20-something homesteader, wife, & mom living in Northern MN. Today as we talk homesteading, prepping, making…
Bulk Buying with Azure Standard - Ep21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
Azure Standard is my go-to resource for bulk buying and stocking my food storage and prepper pantry. In this episode, I walk you through everything from placing an order to picking it up at a drop site. I also share some…