CarrotGal Sister Chats Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA gardening and self-sufficiency podcast. Two sisters who are passionate about growing their own food (and other self-sufficiency skills) chat about a variety of things from canning to seed-saving, from permaculture to sourdough bread, and many more. Gardening locations: Utah and Idaho. Hosted by Laura Nielsen and Jacque Alderete
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Episode 17: Fermenting
January 10, 2023 19:41 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJacque and Laura chat about all things fermenting including sauerkraut, sourdough, yogurt, beet kvass, kombucha, milk kefir, water kefir, etc. Come learn along with us! Links shared in this episode: Nourishing Traditions book: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Fermented book: Fermented by Charlotte Pike Cultured Food for Life book: Cultured Food for Life by Donna Schwenk Naked Nutrition book: Naked Nutrition by Annie Miller and Amy Choate Northwest Edible Life Webpage: How much salt sho...
Episode 16: Carrots
April 06, 2022 17:51 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJacque and Laura chat about how to grow carrots including germination, thinning, and saving seeds. Come learn along with us! Learn more about carrots: http://www.carrotgal.com/carrots/ Buy carrot seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Correction: At one point, Laura said the last frost date in Idaho is around April 10th but she misspoke. It is...
Episode 15: Potatoes
March 16, 2022 18:49 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJacque and Laura share their experiences with growing potatoes in their gardens. Come learn the process of growing, harvesting and storing potatoes at home! Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/potatoes Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing ou...
Episode 14: Grapes
March 02, 2022 17:47 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJacque and Laura chat about the process of growing grapes and then harvesting them and turning them into homemade grape juice or raisins. Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply sharing our own personal experiences and opinions. Please do your own research...
Episode 13: Onions
February 16, 2022 08:44 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJacque and Laura chat about onions - how to grow them, how to harvest them and other nuances of how to grow onions! Learn more about onions: http://www.carrotgal.com/onions/ Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professional...
Episode 12: DIY Rain Barrels with Jenny Love
February 02, 2022 17:39 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, Jacque and Laura interview a special guest, Jenny Love, on her recent DIY project of how to build rain barrels. Jenny explains the process she went through to build 13 rain barrels in her backyard and gives you the tools so you can build some too! Link to the YouTube version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3VnRpXgKI Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ ...
Episode 11: Sprouting
January 19, 2022 19:37 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJacque and Laura chat about sprouting! Learn how to sprout seeds on your counter and have fresh food that you grew yourself in just a few days. Read our blog post about sprouts: https://www.carrotgal.com/sprouting-seeds-aka-indoor-winter-gardening/ Buy seeds here: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this video should...
Episode 10: Herbal Tinctures
January 05, 2022 17:35 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJacque and Laura chat about what an herbal tincture is, why you would want to make or use one and how to go about making one at home. Come learn along with us! Order herb seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Recipe for tincture that is shared in this video: 1 part yarrow, 1 part elder flowers, 1 part peppermint. Combine and cover with vegetable glycerin in a glass jar. Quick extraction method: place a loose lid on the jar...
Episode 9: Herbs
December 15, 2021 19:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJacque and Laura chat about herbs and herbalism. Come learn about the difference between herbs and essential oils as well as our very favorite herbs that we use. Buy seeds: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Note: in this Sister Chat we said that Mullein is also called Lamb's Ear. After further research, it appears that these are actually 2 different pla...
Episode 8: Sourdough Part 2
December 08, 2021 19:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread again! We LOVE talking about making great bread and are back to share more of our experiences with making sourdough bread from scratch. Get your sourdough supplies here: Recommended Sourdough Supplies Recipe: Pumpkin Sourdough Oat Waffles Catch our first Sourdough Bread episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjHRXA_MAk&t=1027s The video that Jacque references about a simplified way of making sourdough bread can be found here: ht...
Episode 7: Sourdough Bread
December 01, 2021 23:46 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBJacque and Laura chat about making sourdough bread. Learn why sourdough is better for us than store-bought bread made with commercial yeast. Learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter and how to make a homemade loaf of sourdough! Get your sourdough supplies here: Recommended Sourdough Supplies Recipe: Pumpkin Sourdough Oat Waffles Join our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer:...
Episode 6: Worm Composting with Scott Kent
November 17, 2021 17:43 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, Jacque and Laura interview Scott Kent, the owner of UtahBioAgriculture.com. He shares information about worm composting and how it improves the biology of soils to unlock nutrients. He also shows us the organisms in the soil under the microscope! To see the microscope images, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQtHbbwygts Scott's website: https://www.utahbioagriculture.com/ Scott's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UtahBioAgriculture Join us in our Facebook group...
Episode 5: Methods of Preserving
November 03, 2021 14:13 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCome listen as Jacque and Laura chat about various methods of preserving the harvest. They cover canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, cold storage, freeze-drying, and overwintering/winter gardening. Get preserving supplies here: https://www.carrotgal.com/fermenting/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.Carrotgal.com/chats Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medica...
Episode 4: Elderberries
October 20, 2021 22:03 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJacque and Laura chat about elderberries and how to use them. Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup and Elderberry Flower Tincture. Learn more: https://www.carrotgal.com/ Where to buy Elderberries: Buy dried elderberries here Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professiona...
Episode 3: Winter Gardening
October 05, 2021 04:44 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJacque and Laura discuss winter gardening and how to grow food during the winter. Learn how to grow in a cold frame, hoop house, and/or greenhouse. Learn more about winter gardening: https://www.carrotgal.com/cold-frames/ Four Season Harvest book by Eliot Coleman: Get the book here Order winter seed varieties: https://www.carrotgal.com/shop/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ D...
Episode 2: Garlic
October 05, 2021 00:55 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBJoin Jacque and Laura as they chat about all things garlic! Come learn about the different types of garlic, how to grow garlic, and how to store garlic so you never have to buy it again. Learn more about garlic: https://www.carrotgal.com/garlic/ Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licen...
Episode 1: Our Story
October 02, 2021 06:02 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJacque and Laura tell the story of how this podcast started along with their experiences that initially got them interested in gardening and self-sufficiency. Join us in our Facebook group: https://www.carrotgal.com/chats/ Visit our website: https://www.carrotgal.com/ Get your free Gardening Cheat Sheet here: https://www.carrotgal.com/freebies/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. We are simply ...