Educational and inspirational conversations with the homesteaders who are at the forefront of the modern homesteading movement.
The Coop
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Educational and inspirational conversations with the homesteaders who are at the forefront of the modern homesteading movement.
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1/6/2025
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July 3, 2026
Ep 24: How to Grow Real Food That Actually Feeds Your Family w/ David The Good
<p>In episode #24 of The Coop, Anna Sakawsky sits down with David The Good to discuss survival gardening: practical, low-input ways to grow abundant, calorie-dense food that truly feeds your family.</p><p>David shares his journey from a childhood gardener to author, YouTuber, permaculture gardener, and nursery owner in South Alabama. He emphasizes that survival gardening isn’t about panic mode or doomsday prepping, but about building the skills and systems so you can reliably produce food when it matters most. </p><p>The core principle: suit your garden to your climate. Don’t force plants that don’t belong, look at what traditionally grew in your area, what commercial farms grow successfully, and what thrives with your rainfall, soil, and conditions.</p><p>He stresses focusing first on high-calorie staples suited to your region … whether potatoes and corn farther north or plantains, cassava, and yams in warmer climates. David encourages experimentation, saving seeds from what performs best in your backyard, and using simple, durable tools like a good machete, broad hoe, and broadfork. </p><p>He also shares his “compost everything” philosophy, including burying animal remains and using weeds and waste to build soil fertility through compost teas and direct application.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, David reminds listeners that gardening success comes from observation, adaptation, and steady improvement over time rather than perfection or complicated systems. Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, the goal is resilience: growing food you can count on while enjoying the process.</p><p>This episode is packed with grounded wisdom for anyone wanting to move beyond hobby gardening toward real food security and self-reliance.</p>
June 19, 2026
Ep 23: Healthy Homemade Alternatives to Soda & Coffee w/ CeAnne Kosel
<p>In Episode #23 of The Coop, Anna Sakawsky sits down with longtime friend and fellow homesteader CeAnne Kosel of Farmhouse Teas to talk about creating delicious, better-for-you drink alternatives at home.</p><p>CeAnne shares how her journey began with growing calendula flowers and expanded into making teas, salves, and eventually healthier replacements for coffee and soda. </p><p><br>After developing a sugar allergy that caused her throat to swell and becoming sensitive to caffeine, she started experimenting in the kitchen. What began as personal necessity turned into a thriving business creating healthy, flavorful herbal tea blends and flavorings for homemade sodas, kombucha, and more.</p><p>In this conversation, Anna and CeAnne discuss:</p><ul><li>How CeAnne developed her popular “Not Coffee” alternative and a wide variety of soda syrups (vanilla cream, root beer, fruit flavors, and more)</li><li>The basics of making kombucha, water kefir, and ginger bugs as fizzy drink options</li><li>Practical tips for busy families … including how to store ferments when life gets hectic</li><li>Why homemade versions can be more budget-friendly and taste better than store-bought options</li><li>The importance of starting simple and finding what works for your family’s tastes and schedule</li></ul><p>If you’ve been wanting to move away from conventional sodas and coffee without feeling deprived, this conversation will give you the inspiration and practical starting points you need.</p>
June 5, 2026
Ep 22: Why Community Is the Most Important Part of Homesteading
<p>Homesteading can feel incredibly rewarding … but it can also feel lonely when you’re the only one in your neighborhood growing food or raising chickens.</p><p><br>In Episode #22 of The Coop, host Anna Sakawsky reflects on why true self-sufficiency has always depended on community, and how we can start building stronger local networks today.</p><p><br>Drawing from real-life examples (like neighbors helping clear snow, friends with excavators stepping in, and the power of sharing garden extras) Anna shows how investing in relationships with those around us creates resilience that no lone homesteader can achieve on their own.</p><p>She also shares practical encouragement for connecting with like-minded people, whether through online groups, local events, or simply reaching out to neighbors with some offerings from the garden or chicken coop.</p><p>This episode is a timely reminder that homesteading was never meant to be done in isolation. The strongest, most resilient homesteads are the ones surrounded by good neighbors and a supportive local community.</p>
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