Soirée with The Sauce

Latest Episodes:

How to be Ready to Home Can - PVP11 Jun 24, 2015

Show notes

Being ready to can means that you have everything on hand in case of a windfall of produce from a friend or a great deal at the farmer's market.

Having to run around looking for jars or lids or other equipment to can--just isn't fun.

Being ready to can means that you can when the food is at its peak and not miss out!

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

No More Plastic Pots! Introducing Soil Blocks - PVP10 Jun 17, 2015

Show notes

Plastic pots, plastic trays, plastic pony packs...plastic everywhere.

How can you start seeds without little plastic pots? How can you avoid peat pots that never break down?

Using soil blocks means no poop pots, no peat pots, no plastic pots. Yay! Nada plastic. No plastic to wash and store. No plastic to degrade in the sun and finally head to a recycling center or perhaps sadly--a landfill.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

15 Essential Tools in the Homesteading Kitchen - PVP9 Jun 10, 2015

Show notes

A homesteading kitchen is a bit different from an ordinary kitchen. It can be overwhelming to decided which blender, food processor, canner, roasting pan, and so forth.

There are so many choices but learn about a few things that are workhorses in a homesteading kitchen.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

What Do You Do When the Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? - PVP8 Jun 07, 2015

Show notes

It's the toughest question! What do you do when the chickens stop laying? We have a flock management plan that includes having eggs on all of the days. See, I didn't say "it."

Whether you consider your chickens pets or dinner--do have a flock management plan before you get chickens. Or ducks. Or geese. Or goats. Or any livestock!

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Kick the Big Box Shopping Habit! - PVP7 Jun 06, 2015

Show notes

Routine: jump in car, head to a store that "has it all", buy products, return home, and use or consume products.

There are other ways that include meeting and connecting with people in your community, saving money, saving time, and saving gas.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Why We Don't Buy Chicken Feed - PVP6 Jun 05, 2015

Show notes

Bagged feeds are easy and quick. But, do bagged feeds yield the best results?

Once upon a time we didn't rely on bagged feeds. Learn why we don't buy bagged chicken feed.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Avoid Common Gardening Mistakes - PVP5 Jun 04, 2015

Show notes

Access to tons of information at our fingertips can be a lovely thing. But, there are some ideas that take off that are best avoided.

Learn a few tips to set your garden up for success.

Show Notes:PermacultureVelocity.com

49 Ways to Save Money & Live Better - PVP4 Jun 03, 2015

Show notes

Live better is always a relative thing. What about saving time, money, resources, and having a great homestead along the way?

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Conserve Water at Home - PVP3 Jun 02, 2015

Show notes

There are big solutions that can cost big bucks. And there are small, simple solutions that can have an impact right now.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Bigger Chicken Coop, Less Space - PVP2 Jun 01, 2015

Show notes

Urban lots can be small and bonus points are always awarded for creativity.

Learn about why and how we designed a 3-level hen house for our happy, healthy flock.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected