The Holstein House Podcast

In this episode Season 3 Episode 144 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, dogs cats chickens and ducks, bird flu, and more! Links from the show: Appalachian Outlaw Trails: https://aotwv.com/ Bird Flu: https://agriculture.wv.gov/wvda-confirms-case-of-avian-influenza-in-backyard-flock-in-kanawha-county/ Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/ Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email) is [email protected] My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true #HolsteinHouse #WVGardens #PermacultureDesign #ContainerGrown #WandoPeas #AppalachianGrown #Zone7a #CompanionPlanting #PotToPlate

As we close out the year, it’s time to sit down and talk about... well, what else? The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today! We’re taking a deep dive into the year’s gardening journey, from the simplicity of windowsill scrap gardens and fresh sprouts to the very real challenges of managing a container garden in a changing season. I’m also sharing a first look at the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and the latest West Virginia Department of Agriculture Bulletin as we begin to look forward. Stick around as we check in on the whole crew—the dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks—and I'll even share my very first sign of the upcoming Spring season! Whether you're joining me live or catching the replay, let’s reflect on what this year taught us about homesteading, resilience, and the joy of a small-scale harvest." #YearInReview2025 #MicroHomestead #ContainerGardening #FarmersAlmanac #WestVirginiaGardening #ScrapGardening #ChickensAndDucks

<span;>Season Review, Flock Expansion, & Farm Life Realities <span;>It's time to wrap up the season! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into our growing season review, celebrating the wins (hello, massive sweet potato harvest!) and discussing what failed (let's just say not everything goes according to plan on the micro-homestead). <span;>But the big news is the flock expansion! We successfully introduced new chickens and ducks to the homestead. We cover the vital steps of quarantine to check for illness and disease, and how we used a visual-only separation technique to let the new and old flocks see each other without access, drastically reducing stress and fighting when integration day arrived. <span;>Finally, we get real about some of the less romantic parts of country living. We discuss a sticky situation with a neighbor's irresponsible pig management that forced us to take action. This leads to a serious and important discussion about contingency planning for farm animals, specifically addressing the difficult reality of ensuring your animals are cared for when marriages or partnerships hit unexpected trouble. <span;>Tune in for practical tips, honest reflections, and a crucial conversation about being a responsible small-scale farmer. <span;>Link to poultry video: <span;> YouTube <span;>https://youtu.be/QNDVgoA88xs <span;> Rumble <span;>https://rumble.com/v70s6qo-integrating-new-birds-to-our-flock..html <span;>Link to sweet potato video: <span;> YouTube <span;>https://youtu.be/BC9AXle25LE <span;> Rumble <span;>https://rumble.com/v70izds-mega-sweet-potato-harvest-from-one-grow-bag-you-wont-believe-the-yield.html <span;>#GrowingSeasonReview, #FlockIntegration, #HomesteadingLife, #FarmAnimalCare, #PoultryManagement, #NeighborIssues, #ChickensAndDucks, #SmallFarm, #RealFarmTalk

Season 3 Episode 138 Cooking with beef tongue, heart, this crazy weather, starting seeds, bird flu and more!! #holsteinhouse #garden #wv #usa #travel #bnb #gm #pv #podcast Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/ NPR Bird Flu: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5282389/avian-bird-flu-eggs-prices-cull-usda-michigan-poultry-influenza-farmer-vaccination-h5n1 Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com

Season 3 Episode 137 Look at ideas for the coming growing season, chickens and ducks, freeze, snow. Coops in the cold, bird flu, red dye, and maybe some presidential politics if we have time, and more! Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/ Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email) is [email protected] My books …. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Season 3 Episode 136 Look back at the 2024 growing season, chickens and ducks, hawk, drought, election day, and more! Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/ Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email) is [email protected] #garden #cooking # poultry #election

Episode 135: “Catching up on end of garden season 2024, hurricane recovery, Israel, dogs and cats, new chickens and ducks, and more.” Links from the show: Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/ Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email) is [email protected]

It’s Aug[ 8 ], 2024 and this is Episode: 134 of the Holstein House Broadcast answering questions on hosting a bnb from your home, your pantry, food preparation and storage questions, and more! Links from the show: Clean eating https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/clean-eating-what-does-that-mean Delicious Rustic Tomato Pie: Easy & Flavorful! https://rumble.com/v59kgt9-delicious-rustic-tomato-pie-easy-and-flavorful.html https://youtu.be/zJMNf6IxOts?si=opez7QgAPtv6advD Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address (not email) is [email protected]

Episode 133: Garden update, Listeria Outbreak (Embracing the weird …. )Good morning all y’all! I’m Robin Holstein and this is the Holstein House Broadcast! It’s Aug 1, 2024 and this is Episode: 133 of the Holstein House Broadcast answering questions on hosting a bnb from your home, your pantry, food preparation and storage questions, and more! Links from the show: Listeria Outbreak https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/listeria-outbreak-prompts-kroger-recall-of-produce-dips-sold-in-5-states/? https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/faq.html https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/prevention.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/boars-head-deli-recall-listeria.html For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 132: Trump, Emotions, and Gardens and more. Current events, history, even politics if you can keep it clean. Links from the show: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/signs-symptoms/index.html Robin Holstein Ministries video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/DQ7LWcXWPLmnJHbU/ Revised page for ministry: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsByRobinWV For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 131: We’ll talk about Heat, Gardens, and the 4th Doctor and more. Current events, history, even politics if you can keep it clean. Links from the show: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/signs-symptoms/index.html https://www.arc.gov/classifying-economic-distress-in-appalachian-counties/ For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 130: How does your garden grow? The garden is producing! We'll talk about squash, bugs, tomatoes, and more! For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 129 of the Holstein House broadcast. Today we'll discuss garden tomatoes, blight, lettuce, the doghouse, and the heatwave. Welcome everyone to the Holstein House podcast. I’m THE WEST VIRGINIA WOMAN Robin of robinholstein.com and Holstein House, where my guests get a good night’s sleep at a fair rate, plus breakfast. This is a broadcast that looks at society & culture issues affecting families in West Virginia, and the United State. From food preparation and storage, gardening, home repairs, current events, and more. We’ll go round the table and back in 60 minutes or less. So let’s hang out and talk a while. For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Holstein House Guestroom (AirBTC link) https://airbtc.online/account/listings/825/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected] #grownostr #bnbstr #holsteinhouse #wv #travel #foodstr #bnb #gm #pv 🤙 #coffeechain

Propagating cacti, vacuum seal experiment, flatware drawers, and more! 20240605 Today we'll chat about propogating holiday cacti, upcoming vacuum sealing experiment, sorting the flatware drawer and more! #wv,#westvirginia,#bnb,#bedandbreakfast,#airbnb,#kanawhacounty,#howto,#selfsufficient,#rumble,#holsteinhouse, #cactus, #cacti, #propogating, #food #preparation For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/

20240515 Broadcast Schedule Update - Join me as I give a quick update on future broadcasts for 2024. I'll share a little on the garden, dogs & cats and chickens & ducks. #GardeningTips #HomegrownFruit #HomeGrownVegetables #GardeningSuccess #GrowYourOwn #DeliciousHarvest #GreenThumb #BackyardGardening #VegetableGarden #FruitGarden #GardenInsights #HolsteinHouse #WV #USA

Episode 127: Epic & dark fantasy author of The Warminster Series JV Hilliard In this special broadcast I interview JV Hilliard, Best Selling author of epic & dark fantasy author of The Warminster Series. J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations. Hilliard’s training and education readied him to lift a quill that would scribe the tale of the realm of Warminster, filled with brave knights, harrowing adventure and legendary struggles. You may connect with JV and find links to his books via his website at: https://www.jvhilliard.com The Warminster Series by J.V. Hilliard https://www.jvhilliard.com Friday Midnight Special #epic, #dark, #fantasy, #author, #Hilliard, #Warminster epic, dark, fantasy, author, Hilliard, Warminster

Epidsode 126: Christian Self Help and Listening to God's Direction An interview with Debbie Adams. In this special broadcast I interview Debbie Adams, Amazon Best Selling author, on her books Divine Promises - Trusting Gods Faithfulness, and Unlocking the Code to Bliss - a Southern Bell's Secret. Mrs. Adams is a true Southern Girl, raised up in middle Tennessee on a farm with her parents. In her books, she shares her experiences in the deep, and long lasting spiritual valley's and how God called her to testify, and write her testimony for the benefit of others. You may connect with Debbie via her webiste at: https://debbieadamsbooks.biz/

Episode 125: Welcome to 2024! Diamond UMC GiveSendGo https://givesendgo.com/DiamondUMC_RaisingHope?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=DiamondUMC_RaisingHope For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Holstein House Guestroom (AirBTC link) https://airbtc.online/account/listings/825/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 123: We’ll discuss US Gov & EMPs, Harvest Guard, turkey prices, and more. Diamond UMC GiveSendGo https://givesendgo.com/DiamondUMC_RaisingHope?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=DiamondUMC_RaisingHope Christmas Giveaway : https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true EMP https://www.newsmax.com/scitech/emp-drone-swarms-uavs/2023/12/11/id/1145567/?fbclid=IwAR0uuvHv52wpLxrn2kyUnPEUmEKF6slR-UFurH_LZdPeaub8CboruRptfHc WV Mummies link: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/12/11/nightmarish-mummies-attracting-curious-to-rural-philippi/ For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Holstein House Guestroom (AirBTC link) https://airbtc.online/account/listings/825/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]

Episode 122: We’ll discuss a health update, bitcoin over $43k and more. Diamond UMC GiveSendGo https://givesendgo.com/DiamondUMC_RaisingHope?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=DiamondUMC_RaisingHope Christmas Giveaway : https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-A.-Holstein/author/B00I0C41H8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking-related_interstitial_fibrosis_(SRIF) For all contact and social media connections visit: https://robinholstein.com/contact/ Holstein House BNB https://robinholstein.com/holstein-house-bed-and-breakfast/ Holstein House Guestroom (AirBTC link) https://airbtc.online/account/listings/825/ Send me an Email here: robin [at] robinholstein.com Lightning address is [email protected]