A Homegrown Family
A Midwestern farm boy and his family members and friends discuss anything homegrown. From gardening, beekeeping, mushroom hunting, hard cider and maple syrup to their adventures in raising children and homeschooling all the while sharing his life story.
Episodes
41 episodes
Salmon Fishing on Lake Michigan
One aspect of A Homegrown Family podcast is growing, raising, hunting and gathering your own food. In this episode, my brother David and I share our experience of salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. Email:
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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35:26
Pronghorn Hunting in North Dakota
This Fall is the first time I ever went pronghorn hunting. It was off to a slow start but ended in a successful hunt. Listen to the thrill of it all in this episode. It’s great to be able to put meat in the freezer! If you enjoy lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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28:37
Foraging the Forest of Southeastern Minnesota
Introducing my new cousin in-law, Ian, as we discuss his passion for foraging mushrooms and much more. From morels and lobster mushrooms to black caps and fiddle heads. The forest is our oyster. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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33:30
Homeschooling Insight from a Working Dad
When it comes to homeschooling, fathers are typically the bread winners while mothers are typically the home-makers and primary educators of the children. However, one, like my friend Vince, might say that a mixture of parental involvement is m...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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46:40
Cows and Calving
The calving season is over and boy was it a short one this year. My dad grew up raising cattle and has been raising cattle ever since. Things within the operation have changed throughout the years such as the breed of cattle or the size of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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42:30
A Little Bit About Farming
This episode explores a little bit about everything when it comes to farming. My friend Vince joins in to discuss his family farm operation along with topics such as crop rotation, water management, tillage and weed control. We also dip our toe...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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31:55
Once a Bison, Always a Bison
The college experience can really play a large role in the type of person one becomes. It was no different for me and I’m glad to have been a NDSU Bison! Here, my friend Vince and I share more about our college experience. Classes and fun memor...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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30:54
Joining the Herd
Happy Anniversary! This podcast has been going on for about a year now, so it’s probably time to learn a little more about our host, Joe Mettler. In this episode, we learn a bit more about his high school and college years. GO BISON! “Well, tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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48:32
Not a Bone Broken
My siblings and I often get asked if any of us ended up with broken bones while playing at the farm. Simply put, the answer is “nope”. Thankfully so! In this episode, my brother David and I have a great time reminiscing about our childhood and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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33:07
Raising Sheep
Raising sheep across generations. Listen to my Dad and I talk about the basics, with some farm stories separating the meat and potatoes. We go through the annual cycle and what raising sheep might entail for you. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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30:33
A Homeschooled Experience with Jacob and Michelle
Jacob and Michelle share their homeschooled experience, while addressing some of the common misconceptions about the homeschooling community. Should you homeschool your children? Well, based on the conversation in this episode, the decision to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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46:59
Winter Orchard Activities - Apples
No, you won’t get the same apple tree to grow by planting its seeds, and yes there is such a thing as a Frankenstein tree. This episode is a continuation of Episode 27 as my brother David and I discuss winter orchard activities when it comes to...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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18:10
Winter Orchard Activities - Grapes
There is no lack of things to do in the winter when it comes to the orchard. My brother David joins us this episode to talk about pruning grapes, collecting cuttings, and storing and rooting cuttings to be planted the following spring. He also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:33
Homeschooling with Aunt Joni: A Parents Perspective
Episode 26 Homeschooling with Aunt Joni: A Parents PerspectiveMy wife and I plan to homeschool our children, but before we jump into the unknown, we thought it best to talk with those who have done it before us. My Aunt Joni homes...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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41:46
Fruit of the Vine and Making Wine
This is the story of how Joe developed and refined his hobby of making wine. Since 2017 and 120+ gallons of wine later, there are some tips, tricks, and favorites to share. This episode shares the basic supplies and equipment needed to make you...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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28:52
The Results are In!
If my bank account was my raised garden bed, I would be RICH! In this episode, I walk through the soil test results of my raised garden beds. The analysis contained information on N, P, K, S, pH, organic matter and soluble salts. Gather some in...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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19:09
Rome Sweet Home – Traveling with Kids
Welcome back as my wife and I discuss our recent adventure of travelling to Italy with our two-year-old daughter. We talk about what we did, what went well and the things we didn’t expect. We also share some general tips for when it comes to tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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51:34
Deer Hunting with Uncle Bernie
If you haven’t heard enough deer hunting stories recently, you’ll get your fill with this episode. My Uncle Bernie and I exchange deer hunting stories and talk about what hunting means to the Mettler family. FYI: I won’t be posting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:19
Soil Sampling and Nutrient Basics
Tune in as I talk about soil fertility, macro and micro nutrients (elements), mobile and immobile nutrients and some of the nutrient deficiency symptoms associated with each. What do the numbers “20-10-20” on a bag of fertilizer mean? Learn abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:10
Planting Garlic with Michelle
Another family member on the podcast! Listen to my Aunt Michelle and I talk about garlic, particularly planting, but also where to get cloves, what types to grow, fun recipes and other random things. All garlic related. It might not be too late...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:30
Canning Juice
Join my brother David and I as we talk a bit about food preservation and canning, particularly juice. Not all food has to come from a store. David also discloses his “top secret” ingredient in his salsa. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:21
Harvest and Juice Extraction
Fall is a busy time of year. Harvest is in full swing, and the brewing has just begun. This episode talks about harvesting and juicing apples and grapes, and also serves as an introduction to preserving and brewing the juice into wine and hard ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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26:30
Orchard Origin Story
How did the orchard come to be? Join my Dad, my brother David and I as we chat about how the vineyard/orchard got started. Where its been and where its going. Email: ahomegrownfam@gmail.com...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:04
