This episode covers various gardening topics such as seed-saving, planting strategy, and animal protection. Jamie goes over nearly everything you need to consider before taking on a garden project & how to determine the value of your garden space vs yield. Jamie is the gardener of the 2 Gals. She's been doing it for a long time and she's very good at it. We all hear about how we should be saving seeds. Jamie's advice is this: "Learn to garden before learning to save seeds."The Homestead Podcast co-hosts provide tips on how to simplify life and take responsibility for health and well-being by unleashing the homesteader within.They share various homesteading activities, including making sourdough crackers and feta cheese, discussing the importance of organic flour and sensitivity to chemicals in wheat, and considering the growing zone, climate, and soil type for gardening. #HomesteadingTips #SelfSustainability #GardenPlanningTimestamps[00:00:00] "Start Homesteading: Gain Confidence & Impact by Doing More with Less"[00:00:30] "From Snowstorms to Spring: Cold and Fluid Remedies"[00:02:57] "The Significance of Cold Weather on Tree Growth and Settlement"[00:05:45] Jamie Oliver's Perfect Cracker Recipe Shared with Kelsey's Recipe[00:08:32] "Cultures for Health Kit Review"[00:13:11] "Gluten, Wheat Sensitivity, and Azure Purchasing"[00:15:44] Learning to Can and Preserve for Winter[00:20:54] "Christmas Cranberry Cake Review and Sponsor Ad"[00:23:29] Gardening & Seed Discussion. Carol talks about her hoophouse.[00:28:46] "Container Gardening Essentials: Sun and Water for Plant Growth"[00:30:46] Gardening 101: Tips on Choosing the Right Garden Size for New Gardeners[00:36:59] The Importance of Knowing Your Planting Zone.[00:42:05] "Tips for Planning and Maximizing Your Growing Season"[00:47:49] "Grow the Crops You Love"[00:48:52] Seed Companies for Cattle Farming[00:51:17] Non-GMO and Organic Heirloom Seeds: Why Some Gardeners Prefer Them for Seed Saving[00:56:19] Get Your Seeds Now: A Guide to Avoiding the "Seed Issue" Scramble.[00:59:53] Gardening Tips for Big Box Store Shoppers[01:05:21] Succession Planting: How Radishes Can Make Your Garden More Manageable[01:11:51] Gardening App for Vegetable Variety Planning and Research[01:14:55] Animal Pressures on Your Garden[01:17:20] Supply Shortages and Gardening during COVID[01:18:27] "Homesteading Tips with Carol and Jamie"Carol & Jamie of 2GalsHomesteading.com are your homesteading co-hosts. Jamie practices homesteading skills in town. Carol homesteads on the farm.Links mentionedSeedTime AppCultures For HealthAzure StandardCarrots Love Tomatoes BookJill Wingers blog on soil testingBest FREE Seed CatologsWe use a...