The Accidental Farm: Recent Episodes
Dana | Farm Girl
In 5 minutes a day, you are immersed in the life of a little farm. The characters -- furry, feathered and human -- contribute to your escape. It's a break from your daily grind where lessons from chickens, strangely enough, apply to you, your friends, family and colleagues no matter where you live. Step onto the farm during your commute, in a break between meetings, while doing chores, working out or with your morning coffee. The farm's a simple place with complex dynamics that will leave you thinking about it well after the five minutes are through.
The Accidental Farm podcast has been touted as "bingeworthy" with "enchanted storytelling" that's "a cure for a modern life full of frustrating password resets and too many long customer service hold times."
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With 100 episodes in the bank, the Accidental Farm Podcast is ready for new listeners! Here's a little one-minute preview. If you're a listener already, pass it on. If you're new here, WELCOME! Dive in! What could go wrong in just 5 minutes? Ok, don't ask the goats that! Season 2 will begin in April 2022! Stay tuned! Check out the AFP's sister podcast, https://www.talkfarmtome.com/listen (Talk Farm to Me), with new episodes beginning in March 2022. To write a review for the AFP on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl (@xoxofarmgirl) To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com (farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com) To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
I think it's wisdom. It's definitely experience. And you have been here for 100 stories, with a little nugget of wisdom in each one. So, today for the 100th episode and the final episode in Season One, a little bit of a look at the farm from your host, Farm Girl. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl (@xoxofarmgirl) To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com (farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com) To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
You should have seen my 40-foot bed, seemingly bursting with weeds in its first season. But on closer look, the weeds were mustard greens in disguise! And then some potatoes, some pumpkins, some zucchini. What is a world without a little magic, a little surprise, a little volunteer. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl (@xoxofarmgirl) To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com (farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com) To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
I have a lot to say about ducks. I never knew until I had ducks. I don't regret it either. They're funny. But boy are they dumb. Here's the latest cocktail party chit chat about ducks. Feel free to use it. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl (@xoxofarmgirl) To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com (farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com) To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
There's trouble and mischief around every corner here. Like when the donkeys get a go in the goat pasture. Doesn't seem like it would be exciting, but it is! And the goats, well, a romp in the forest yields an unexpected meeting. And what was Farm Girl up to? Have a listen. Your back might hurt at the end. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
It's important to explore and to encourage others to explore too. So, when we purchased this land, that's just what I did. I made paths, I connected trails, I made sure that little groups of chairs invited you to cross the property to see what was up. There are a lot of chairs around here... and not many sitters, to be honest! But there is one place that everyone goes. The DVS! Find out why! xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
This is a good episode for TGIF. It is a story of one of the best upcycles in the history of upcycles. I mean, what do you do with a perfectly good walk in chicken coop if not this? Cheers 🥂 xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
How do you deal with setbacks? Do you ever want to throw in the towel? Sometimes I do. Beekeeping is hard. You battle so many outside factors you cannot control. And yet, I persist. Because bees need us. We need bees. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
When you decide you want ducks you get a lot of advice, guidance, suggestions. I am not sure it's right though... now after having ducks. I think I understand ducks better (warts and all) after living with them for nearly 2 years. Here's why. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
Winter is hard on the farm animals and the chickens are no exception. It's cold. The ground is frozen and they lose their feathers -- or molt. Not pretty. But it has its benefits. It's a redo. A reset. Like a chicken's new year's resolution. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
It's national pie day today. But every day could be national pie day. And talking about pie has me thinking about the garden. It's time to plan some more pie ingredients. And to have a discussion with the chipmunks. xo To write a review on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
Goats don't really live up to their reputations, at least not mine. The animals on the Accidental Farm are full of quirks! xo To write a review on iTunes, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover, check out the show's new https://www.patreon.com/accidentalfarm (Patreon)!
There's a hierarchy of nature. This farm is a lot of nature every day. But it's not as wild as the nature that lives in the adjacent woods. Especially the coyotes. Listen to the very end. Their wildness is key. xo To write a review on iTunes, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-farm/id1585034783 (click here) and win my endless appreciation and a shoutout on the show! For more stories and pictures from the Accidental Farm, head to Instagram @xoxofarmgirl To join The XOXO newsletter that includes farm stories, podcast updates, recommendations, tips and interesting surveys, here's https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (how to subscribe.) To reach out to me, Farm Girl / Dana, email me here: farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com To support the show and carrots for Murphy and Clover... coming soon!
They seem like pets, but they all have a job here. And they are less pampered than you might think. Here's why. xo Find more about the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. And if you're interested in podcast episodes by category, visit xoxofarmgirl.com
The Accidental Farm has characters from far and wide. In an unexpected turn, this episode shares a little known fact about the history of farming and radio from the grandfather of public radio, Bill Siemering, and a poem for the season he shared by Wendell Berry. xo If you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter -- The XOXO -- you can find it https://www.xoxofarmgirl.com/subscribe (here). And you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ (@xoxofarmgirl) or via email at farmgirl@xoxofarmgirl.com
Early in the pandemic, staring out at the pond, I witnessed an amazing week-long life celebration. The end of a life well-lived.
Mama is first on the list for special treatment. Age before beauty, as they say. Find out how? And let me know how you're listening. I love hearing from you. xo Farm Girl Reach out to me on www. Instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl I can't wait to hear from you.
What is home to you? What about when you move homes? How long does it take you? It can be unsettling... moving from place to place, you know? xo Find Echo and the others on the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Have you ever harvested a carrot yourself? Well, you should if you haven't and if you have, I am pretty sure you are smiling right now. Carrots are so surprising. A tiny seed and then gold! When you pick a tomato, you know what you're getting. But a carrot is a surprise! xo Know where to find more love from the farm? On Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's an unconventional decision. But the ducks would fare well. And so would the drakes, I think. There's more to the story, but you should know this. xo Visit the Accidental Farm and me (your host, Farm Girl) when you get a chance on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's one of the most important life lessons from the farm. And Murphy is the teacher, believe it or not. Try it in your own life. xo For more about the Accidental Farm find us on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's good to have wheels... even if you don't need them. The hens used their new ride to explore further afield. xo For more on the Accidental Farm, visit @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram
Do you have a plan? I know I need one. But I also know where my plan is vulnerable. It's the truth. The Accidental Farm has a unique situation. It's how it started. xo More about the Accidental Farm @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram
It's a big garden. You have always been invited, but you rarely stayed. Until now. This lesson from the Accidental Farm is seminal. The spaces talk. They lure. The speak. xo Find out more about the Accidental Farm @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram
It happens. Temperatures plummet. But they usually don't linger. Rest assured if they do, the Farm Girl will be halfway around the world... and will still need to step in to fix it. xo Visit the AF on IG @xoxofarmgirl
Is it a resolution if it's over 40 years? Probably not. It's a plan. A multi-part plan. Find out how this particular idea came to be. Or not to be? What do you think? xo Reach out on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
On the week between Christmas and New Year's, I present to you Collections so you can listen to all the episodes you missed and just how you like them! xo Find me and the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
December 25 is Murphy's 8th birthday. Find out how he liked his muffins. And find more about Murph and the Accidental Farm on IG @xoxofarmgirl
There's something about a good fence that is so satisfying. Peaceful even. xo Find more about the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
If you're not having fun, it's time to invent your own. Here's how! xo For more about the Accidental Farm, join me -- Farm Girl -- on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
What do bees do in the winter? Age old question! xo For more on the Accidental Farm, go to @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram.
Not all the animals on the Accidental Farm have names. But the ones that do have a story. Here's Lucky's. xo Find more about the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl.
Sometimes you need a little miracle. Even if it's sand. xo Find more on the accidental farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Staying connected with the garden in the winter is about more than growing plants or food. xo Find out more about the Accidental Farm on www.Instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl
Drakes are male ducks. They can be brutal. They can alter the barnyard vibe. And they did. xo For more about the Accidental Farm, follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Once a bear comes it can keep coming. You need a lot of tricks up your sleeve and you have to be vigilant. You have to keep problem solving. Just like in your life. It's just how it is. xo For more about The Accidental Farm, tune in on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Mama is fine, you'll be happy to know. But she and I earned a badge this day on the Accidental Farm. xo For more from the AF, visit me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
This is a revolutionary idea and it's been happening here for several years. Maybe you want to start one? xo For more bee ideas and farm life, find us on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
I don't say this lightly. This is it. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. That is to say, between here and spring, do this three or four times. Just for fun. xo For more garden tips, find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl Garden tips and a live convo about gardening (nearly) every Wednesday at 2pm.
Man, woman, beast or fowl. This is the spot. Don't miss it. It is kinda everything. xo Find more Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
A little farm in the middle of the woods has a lot of eyes on it. But we have developed a team approach. See how. xo Find more about the farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's the cure to what ails you. Sometimes you just need a little break, the right kind of break with soft noses and long ears. xo Find a little donkey therapy on the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
What's your number? How long can you commit to an animal? Will you leave provisions in your will? Come along for a look at the long view and how it can apply to your life. xo More long view and donkeys on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
This is a dark back burner story. About a goat. About the end game. What's on your back burner? xo Tell me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl It's not all pretty here on the AF. Or in life. But it is real.
It's had a lot of lives and challenges, this chicken house. It had goats for goodness sake. But it served the hens well. This is part of its story. xo Instagram @xoxofarmgirl for more
This is where all the duck trouble started. xo For daily AF and occasional ducks head to @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram.
A name is important. Here is how Murphy's Jenny -- #215, Leiah, Mrs. Murphy -- got her name. xo Find more about Clover and the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Things are weird in the barnyard sometimes and then you realize there's a good reason for it. Here's what I learned hanging out with the chicks and ducks. xo
I took my mic on a walk to the barn. You can hear the animals and feeding time. It's uneventful in some ways like your own breakfast. But that's the point. Thanksgiving is so nice, but it's also another day. Cherish each one. xo Thankful for all of you, every day. Find more on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Is your goat pregnant? I hear it a lot. Here's what she is instead. xo Find Echo and me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl Maybe barefoot, but probably not pregnant.
Remember how Winnie-the-Pooh was always in search of honey? Literally obsessed. But you should know the truth. It's in here. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl for more about the Accidental Farm
Laying eggs can seem like a sport or a competition among birds. They get ideas from the company they keep. Do you? xo Find me and more about the AF on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
50 episodes! Here's a little note about celebrating the small stuff. It's important. xo
Black Friday. 2016. It was a memorable day. This is the continuation of the cliffhanger in Episode 46. And it's where you meet a very important member of the Accidental Farm. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and see some pictures from her arrival.
The Accidental Farm is a breeding ground for creativity. Problems big and small pop up daily and require some constant ingenuity. It's one of the best parts. xoxo Tune in to the Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's not all fun and games around here. Even the best parts of running a little farm have a lot of work behind them. But if you're smart and channel your inner Tom Sawyer, it can be a little easier. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Chickens are way more relatable and surprising than I ever thought. And to be honest, before getting hens, I never gave it even a tiny thought. They have surprised me again and again. xo Find me and the AF on IG @xoxofarmgirl
It was time. Murphy needed a friend. So I went in search of one. The story starts here. xo Reach out on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
No rest for the weary. But when the garden finally goes to bed for the winter, there's a sigh of relief. xoxo Still some work to do in the garden here and there and I'm sharing tips for how to start your own growing on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
So what finally happened with the goats and Murphy? A good fence is a good friend indeed. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and see a tour of the barn set up described here.
Something spurs you on to greatness. You get ideas. You plan out how they will work. Here on the Accidental Farm, ideas seem to happen. Kinda like this one. xoxo Find me on Insta @xoxofarmgirl and keep the great reviews piling in!
When something changes on the farm, you can sense it. You don't always know what it is at first, but trust your instincts. Always trust them. They are telling you something and it's your job to figure that out. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and ask me a question.
Never a dull moment. Problems bring solutions. And some solutions bring more problems. Such is life (on the Accidental Farm and) everywhere! xoxo Episode 50 is coming soon and I want to celebrate with you. Share your ideas with me @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram.
Ducks need swim training more than they need water to swim in. It's true. Ducks are full of wonder and befuddlement. At least these ducks are. xoxo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl where you can see the Accidental Farm in action or reach out to me, Farm Girl, with any questions or ideas.
Is it me? Or is it them? It's hard to know. But it might be me. Either way, what a mess! The goats take advantage of every weakness and it's astonishing what they can do to my clubhouse! Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and let me know your thoughts, ideas, questions!
Do you ever feel like there's only one right way to do something? The bees are here to tell you there are 100 ways... at least. XO Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl if you would like to be a virtual farmer or beekeeper or gardener. It's a great way to live vicariously if you don't have your own accidental farm. See you there! xo
12 Bantam eggs. 1 incubator. 1 city apartment. What could go wrong? xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl where you can see these episodes and their characters every day. You can also leave a review in the quick link in my bio.
One donkey in a big pasture. The barn is done. Carl has moved on to other projects. Morning feeding and chores. Then what? xoxo Thanks for all the great reviews. Keep them coming. Three good places to put them: Apple Podcasts, xoxofarmgirl.com/the-accidental-farm-podcast or xoxofarmgirl.com/xoxo Or Just go to any of those spots to read them! xo
In their short year on the farm, the ducks have made a name for themselves. To understand them is to know about their beginnings. To love them is to understand more. xox More duck questions? Hang in there. Other questions, suggestions or comments, reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl or just say hi!
When one goat likes heights and is the odd goat out in a triad, you do what you can to please her. Echo is that goat. And this is for her. xoxo I am sure you have seen a three-person playdate or night out that was uneven in your life. Echo and her position are so relatable. Let me know your thoughts. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It was exhausting. It was also a pivotal moment in the bee's history here. It gets crazier. XOXO Thanks for being here. Follow along with the beekeeping journey on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
This is the first part of a crazy story about raising chicks from eggs. First off, what a chicken does is amazing and what you mimic in an incubator is pretty miraculous too. Stay tuned for the second part of the story in a week or two. xoxo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl where you can give me a suggestion, ask a question and learn more about what's happening on the Accidental Farm real time. I would love for you to review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, on IG via a DM or on the quick link in my Bio
I was not giving up on putting the goats in the same pasture with Murphy. They were intended and destined to be friends. So I hatched a new plan. xo I am sure you make plans, they go awry and you make new ones. Join the club! Let me know what you're thinking about the AFP in a review on iTunes or by dropping me a note via Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
I love hearing from you! Thanks to three excellent listeners who made some great suggestions. Keep 'em coming! xoxo If you have an idea for a story you'd like to hear or some other smarty-pants suggestion, I am all ears. This is for you, so it might as well be what you want. LMK.
So many beds in the garden. And a greenhouse. It's just a few years old and it's getting a new lease on life already. Cheer it on or join in. #wintersowchallenge xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and follow along as things grow.
He was living in a garden shed with a little dutch door. So cute. But he was cranky for more space. Do you see who runs the Accidental Farm? SMH. xo Thanks so much for continuing to share the AFP with friends. And for the great reviews. Keep it coming. Reach out to me when you get a minute. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
I always wear my bee suit. I have nothing to prove by not wearing one, except that I don't mind being stung. Which I do. I try to keep stings -- both in and out of the bee yard -- to a minimum. Here's the t. xo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl for more on bees, power, bee suits, honey and things that sting. 😉
Life in your office, your PTA, your sandbox is a lot like it is on the Accidental Farm. Chickens for example. Your classic coworkers. See how they sort out their hierarchy and how it relates. xo
Murphy was a young jack when I got him. Then Schick, who I met at the Tractor Supply, put the idea of nutting him in my head. And that's what happened. xoxo Write a review or send me a message on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
It's sort of a harvest problem, but more a Farm Girl problem. The Accidental Farm is very productive. Vegetables. Fruit. Honey. And I really feel the pressure, the responsibility to honor what comes. Besides friends and neighbors taking eggs and zucchini off my hands, I have some other built-in help. xoxo It's a good problem to have, I guess. I am hoping your comments and questions will soon be as abundant as the peaches 🍑 falling from my trees. Reach out @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram. xo
Yes, goatertainment is part of my job description. Hear about the daily routine at the barn along with some of the everyday sounds and find out what I do to keep the goats happy. Creative suggestions welcome! xoxo Find me and the goats on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. Send us some ideas on goat happiness. Movie night?
How do you know when you need help and when you don't? In the bee department I had a somewhat long search for the right people. If you are a sole beekeeper without a helper, what do you do in case of a "bee-mergency?" Find out here and check in with me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl to see some pretty inspiring bee people!
If you are open to it, you can learn really important things in unexpected places. I always learn a lot by perusing the aisles at Tractor Supply, but on this day a chance meeting left me with a new friend and member of the Accidental Farm. xoxo I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you think by leaving a review on iTunes or just reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl
Maybe you think this is the worst part of having a little farm. It's actually one of the best. Find out why and also a possible reason why this little farm started in the first place. xoxo Thanks for all your suggestions, questions and requests so far. Let me know what you think by reaching out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl or by leaving a review on iTunes.
The plan was for Murphy and the goats to live together. The key word here is "was." That's not exactly how it worked out. And this fact has dictated a lot of how the farm runs. xoxo Want to know more? Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl I am all ears for what you think and any suggestions you have.
Truth. The ducks are scared of me. And I am the one who cares for them, feeds them, etc. But that doesn't mean much with the ducks. Find out the other side of being a duck... from my perspective anyway. xoxo Questions? Comments? Ideas? Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and I promise to send you an answer or address your concern in an upcoming exercise.
Chickens get broody sometimes. I don't really know what triggers it in one and not in the others. But it happens. Here's the story of one broody hen. No rooster. See what happens. Reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl if you know what triggers broodiness! Or any other questions or comments. I am here, waiting for you. xoxo
This is a pivotal lesson of the Accidental Farm. The long view is a slow burn. It started in the garden. But it applies to every part of the farm... and the rest of life no matter where you live or what you do. Don't hurry. Take a long view.
It's will against will here. Sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. It's amazing how strong-minded a little donkey can be. And his Dutch door... just too much! Keep up with the story of the Accidental Farm as it unfolds. More coming this week. To ask questions or to make suggestions, reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. I will be waiting to hear from you!
Some animals here have names and some don't. Find out why. And see how we arrived at the goats' names. Some with intention and some more accidentally. As far as I am concerned, intentional or accidental are both fine ways. But I would not recommend the chicken naming strategy. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and let's talk names. I have a few members of the AF that could use your suggestions.
Well, they don't come with an instruction manual. Ducklings are super cute, but definitely need help. They are super hilarious and this is one of their first lessons. Yes, they had more training. Find more about the ducks and the farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and let me know how you like the podcast so far. There are so many stories to tell and so many lessons I have learned that I am passing on to you. xo
Do you have more than one identity? Do any of your "names" take you by surprise? Mine do. In addition to Farm Girl (and mom and honey and others) sometimes I am The Bee Lady. Here's how it started. xoxo Find me on IG @xoxofarmgirl and let me know about your identities... and what you're curious to hear about next. I have made some changes to the podcast already, based on input from listeners. What do you think?
What if you found out you were getting a donkey? And soon? And no barn? Are you every really ready? You just do your best. Find out how it was when Murphy arrived. It's the beginning of a long love story. xoxo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and let me know what you're thinking. What would you like to hear about? What do you like so far? The AFP will be so much better with you as an active participant. After all, this is your farm too.
We use henpecked differently than it happens on the farm. But one thing's the same. You don't want to be on the receiving end of it. Chickens are endlessly fascinating. It's surprising actually. Just try not to get on anyone's bad side. xo I am so glad you are here. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and drop me a line, ask a question or just tell me what you think. I will be waiting for you.
It's not what you think. It's a donkey story. It's how Murphy got his name. He's such an important part of the Accidental Farm. You will want to know his early moments here. Plus, with any luck we will be together forever! xoxo Let's go. This is the end of week 2. DM me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and I will send you a free show sticker. Guess who's on it?
Meet the Queen of the Accidental Farm. She's not a bee. And she certainly earned her title. Find out how, here. xoxo Do you know where to find me? To share a thought or a comment? Instagram @xoxofarmgirl I will be waiting there to hear from you. Really. xo
My first experience inside a beehive rendered me... the opposite of speechless. I was a driveling idiot blathering on about frames and stapler drawers and all those female bees doing all that work. Come on in. It's all about that first time... without any bees to sting you. xoxo Are you feeling the Accidental Farm yet? It is an unfolding story and we are just at the beginning. The characters are so complex and funny. Stick around and reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl to let me know how it's going.
I am not kidding when I say this is an Accidental Farm. So many accidents. Some happy ones or funny ones. They can happen to anyone. You just have to embrace them... and adapt. I am a city and country girl, did you know? It makes for some pretty funny stories. xoxo Thanks for being here. Reach out to me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl I would love to hear from you!
It is uncanny how a garden is just like real life. The real life that is not the garden. I have had my garden since 2010... eleven seasons. So many failures. So many unexpected surprises. And weeds. Weeds have a way of creeping in. Even outside a garden. I think you know what I mean. xoxo Let me know that you're here. Connect on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl Send me a message. I will be waiting for you.
Pandemic ducklings. Whiplash ducklings. What? Six little fluffy ducklings came to the farm... you guessed it... accidentally. Who can say no to that? xoxo Find me and the ducks on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl Leave me a comment or ask a question and I promise to address it on the podcast!
Oh Murphy. He's one of the most popular members of the Accidental Farm... and one of the brattiest. Here's how he came to live here. xoxo Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl for more on The Accidental Farm. Ask any questions, make requests and I promise to address them on the podcast!
What started as a birthday wish ended with 12 feet, 6 horns and three goats. And every new member of the Accidental Farm comes with a life lesson but not an instruction manual. xoxo For more on the Accidental Farm, find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. Share ideas, questions and suggestions and I promise to address them on the podcast!
Bees? Yup. The Accidental Farm welcomed two beehives with the dream of bottling honey and designing cute labels. But that soon changed. It's a long bee story and this is the beginning of the adventure. xoxo Follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl to make suggestions or to ask questions. I promise to address them on the podcast!
To understand the Accidental Farm, you have to meet the characters and today we start with chickens. You would be surprised how much you can learn from having chickens. For starters... xoxo Follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl to learn more about The Accidental Farm and to make any suggestions or ask questions. I promise to address them on the podcast!
Whether you live in a sky-scraping city tower, a suburban family home or in a rural community, the Accidental Farm Podcast has a thing or two to share that will give you an escape from your daily life. Do you suffer from password resets and endless customer service hold times, Zoom meetings and to do lists? This is your antidote. Not only does this little Accidental Farm have hilarious characters and unbelievable mishaps, but it's chock full of life lessons whether you are looking for them or not. Come along for the ride -- 5 minutes or so Monday through Friday -- and see if this Accidental Farm has something for you. A laugh. A way of thinking. A friend or two. I look forward to sharing the farm with you. xoxo Farm Girl/Dana If you have questions, requests or suggestions, find me @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram. xo