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Season 2 is here! 🌱

After a long winter, Kristin and Devon are back behind the mic reflecting on what the season has taught them and why small acts of homesteading can feel especially meaningful in uncertain times.

In this episode, they share honest updates from their homesteads, including:

• Kristin’s ongoing home build on her forested land (and the patience it’s requiring)
• Devon’s journey growing Basil & Blossom Co. and navigating winter health and energy
• The very relatable mystery of chickens who simply… stop laying eggs in winter
• Living seasonally and honoring winter as a slower, restorative time
• Why planting, tending, and creating can be quiet acts of hope
• How to stay grounded without disconnecting from what’s happening in the wider world

Together, they explore the tension many of us are feeling right now — wanting to stay informed and engaged while also protecting our peace and capacity.

This conversation is an invitation to:

✨ find rest without guilt

✨ tend something small and meaningful

✨ and remember that hope often looks like showing up anyway

As Madeleine L’Engle wrote, “Planting onions that spring was an act of faith in the future…”

We’re glad you’re here for Season 2. 💛

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In this bonus episode, we sit down with Tim Frost of Hoosier Forager, a certified wild edible mushroom ID expert, to explore the surprisingly simple world of growing mushrooms at home. Tim breaks down the easiest kits for beginners (hello, oysters and lion’s mane!), explains how indoor cultivation actually works, and shares practical tips on harvesting, cooking, and even making tinctures.

We also talk about why mushroom grow kits make some of the best sustainable gifts—for kids, classrooms, and curious adults alike.

If you’ve ever been mushroom-curious, intimidated by foraging, or eager to get more nutrients growing in your kitchen, this episode is your starting point!

Resources Mentioned

• North Spore Holiday Gifts page including this adorable Polar Bear Lion's Mane Kit
• Tim's Linktree
• Foraged.com (for Tim’s dried mushrooms & upcoming spice line)
• Check out our new Homestead-ish tee design on Etsy

Follow along on Instagram: @homesteadish_pod @devonballardhudson @growingpaines_

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This week, we’re popping into your feed with something a little different — a bonus episode all about Devon’s Community Kombucha Kitchen Kickstarter and the big leap she’s taking with Basil & Blossom Co.

In this mini-episode, Devon and Kristin chat about:
🌿 Why Devon decided to move her kombucha production into a commercial kitchen space at The District in downtown New Albany — and how sometimes the universe gives you that extra push to finally make the leap.
🏡 The limitations of cottage food laws and how they can make it tough for small farmers and homesteaders to grow their businesses.
🥕 The importance of community-based food systems — connecting with where our food comes from, supporting local makers, and creating spaces that nourish both people and planet.
💛 How you can become part of this story by supporting the Kickstarter campaign and helping bring this community kombucha hub to life!

Whether you’re a fellow homesteader, a lover of local food, or someone dreaming of taking your own next big step — this conversation is full of heart, honesty, and hope.

🎧 Listen now to hear the behind-the-scenes story and learn how you can help build something truly special for our local food community.

👉 Support the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/basilblossom/building-basil-and-blossom-cos-sustainable-kombucha-kitchen

👉 Follow along on Instagram: @homesteadish_pod @devonballardhudson @growingpaines_

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