Where, your host Crystal Mediate, owner of Red Ridge Farm Homestead, talks about growing! Growing closer to God, growing a garden, a homestead, and growing your own food. Our Mission at Red Ridge Farm is to help other attain food stability and security through timeless education and this podcast is just one way we hope to help you put healthy food on your family's plates and God in your hearts.
Are you looking for an effective way to reduce your waste and help the environment that doesn't require sacrifice or difficult lifestyle changes? With the right strategies for composting, mulching an…
The idea of creating a self-sufficient homestead can be exciting, but most people forget to consider how they can make money off their land. From livestock to handmade crafts, there are many ways to …
Do you want to create a home that's comfortable, organized, and inviting, but you don't know where to start? You're not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the thought of creating a homemaking rout…
Contrary to popular belief, homesteading isn't just for those with a lot of land or agricultural experience. This post dispels the myth of homesteading and shows how anyone can start today, no matter…
As a homesteader, your goal is likely self-sufficiency and sustainability. One way to achieve both of these things is by learning the art of cooking with the seasons. By using ingredients that are in…
Homesteading doesn't have to be expensive. With the right strategies and mindset, you can live off the land and create a sustainable lifestyle without draining your bank account. In this post, we wil…
Growing can be a challenging journey. At the same time, it can be a rewarding one if you have realistic expectations that allow you to enjoy your success and accomplishments along the way. To make su…
Permaculture is more than just a gardening technique, it's a way of life. This episode will explore the benefits of incorporating permaculture principles into your garden, including increased biodive…
Having an intentional lifestyle with clear values and purpose is key to living a satisfying and successful life, but it takes more than just understanding our values and goals. To live a purposeful l…
Your garden's soil is the key to its success - but what happens when your soil is lacking in certain nutrients? Today, you and I will look at 10 common soil deficiencies that could be holding your ga…
Raising Chickens is a great way to expand and move into the Purposeful Homestead stage of your growing journey. But where do you start? With Layer Chickens, Meat Chickens, or a breed of poultry that…
Do you struggle with staying motivated and getting things done? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to stay focused and productive. However, there is a system …
What do plants need to grow? Most people would answer water and sunshine, but the most important factor for a healthy garden is the quality of the soil. Healthy soil is the foundation for growing vib…
Let’s face it, you have a lot of things to do everyday even though you may not have a 9 to 5 job, and if you do? How is it even possible to get all of the house work, cooking, and growing done? That …
Are you looking to make cooking from scratch just a little bit easier?
One huge asset all homesteaders or growers need when cooking from scratch is a full pantry of all the basic supplies. Cooking fro…
Growing your own food let alone starting and creating a purposeful life can be stressful and exhausting to say the least. But what if I told you that there were a few habits you could add to your da…
As growers it is easy to get stuck in the growth of others and the products you grow but what about the question, "Are you growing too?" Our personal growth can sometimes be overlooked. It is easy to…
Are you trying to start your own seedlings but are running into a few problems?
There are so many reasons to start your own seedlings. You can save money. You have more variety available because you …
When it comes to growing on your purposeful journey you probably like many think it all about the doing, and growing. But what about the thinking, or better the mindset of growing. Growing takes more…
I have read many books on my growing journey, but when I read The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier my way of gardening and garden planning changed forever.
Do you, like I did, only make a drawi…