Real Thyme Roots

Supercharged Soup

Soup is rich in easily digested nutrition, antioxidants, and savory flavors. But not the soup in a can.  To get the best nutrition and flavor you need to make your soup from scratch.  It doesn't have to be expensive.  In fact the very best, most flavorful, and most nutritious soup is made with left overs.
Chris and Sarah help you get the most out of your next bowl of soup just in time for the holiday months with tips and info on cooking methods, ingredients, bone broth and more!
Turkey Soup Recipe:
https://joybileefarm.com/turkey-soup-recipe/
6 Tips for the Best Bone Broth: Never Open a Can of Soup Again
https://joybileefarm.com/6-tips-best-bone-broth/
How to Make the Best Bone Broth
https://joybileefarm.com/how-to-make-bone-broth/
 
Check out the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/

Learning Permaculture Basics with Brandon Hines

In this week's podcast Chris sits down with Brandon Hines and learns about planning a permaculture garden with kids in mind.  Brandon recounts his experience as a gardener and permaculture designer in an alternative school environment and how he introduced the garden to children of all ages. We talk about nature as a closed system and how to manage a garden with permaculture guilds.  And then we get practical -- the part I love -- and talk about what to plant so that kids can engage their senses. Listen to this week's episode for the list of must have plants in the children's garden, and even how to help kids be calm around bees and wasps. 
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/
 
Learn more about gardening with companion planting to increase biodiversity here:
https://joybileefarm.com/companion-planting-herbs/
 
Enroll in the Free Companion Planting Mini-course and learn how to reliably increase the biodiversity in your own garden:
https://joybileefarm.com/companion-planting-course/
 

Fire Cider

Fire Cider is one of the most versatile and easy to make herbal remedies. It is warming, improves digestion, circulation, and immune health, and it has a spicy flavor that is great in real food, salad dressings, or sauces.
In this episode, Chris and Sarah let you in on the benefits of using Fire Cider daily and how to make your own. 
You'll definitely want to listen in and add this folk remedy to your repertoire.
Basic Fire Cider Recipe:
https://joybileefarm.com/fire-cider-recipe/
Fire Cider Recipes Your Way:
https://joybileefarm.com/fire-cider-way/
Red Hot Fire Tonic Recipe: 
https://joybileefarm.com/homemade-red-hot-fire-tonic/
 
Join the “Herb of the Month” Club for more herbal remedy recipes:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/diy-herb-of-the-month-club/

Time Wise Remedies; Early, Often and After

“Time Wise Remedies; Early, Often and After”
 
We’re kicking off a brand new season of “Real Thyme Roots” with Chris and Sarah discussing how to be smart with your herbal remedy consumption. Learn how to stretch your dollar by making your own remedies and support your wellness by embracing the concept of early, often and after.
“Herbs for Tea” Blog Post:
https://joybileefarm.com/herbs-for-tea
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/
Take the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/

Chris and Sarah Answer Your Questions About Food Preservation

“Chris and Sarah Answer Your Questions About Food Preservation”
 
Another season of “Real Thyme Roots'' wraps up with Chris and Sarah answering some of your most commonly asked questions about food preservation. Our hosts break things down with easy to learn first steps and advice. Definitely worth a listen!
“Getting Started in Canning and Pickling”:
https://realthymeroots.podbean.com/e/getting-started-in-canning-and-pickling/
Take the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/
Join the “Herb of the Month” Club:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/diy-herb-of-the-month-club/

Living Local and Thriving with Michele Cipressi

Chris sits down with Entrepreneur, Life Coach and Healthy Homesteader Michele Cipressi as she shares the inspirational story of how she discovered independence through living a more natural lifestyle and helping others discover their own homesteading potential.  Michele discusses the adaptations she made to source local food and how she is adapting her garden for her golden years.
Frankia Fertlizers:
https://frankiafertilizers.com/
Connect with Michele:
michele@michelecipressi.com
Preparing Your Garden for the Golden Years Course
https://joybilee-academy.newzenler.com/courses/preparing-your-garden-for-the-golden-years
Join the “Herb of the Month” Club:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/diy-herb-of-the-month-club/
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/

Freezing Food and the Rule of 3

Freezing is the most common and convenient form of food preservation so let Chris and Sarah help you get the most out of the process. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of freezing, the different types of freezers, freezing in conjunction with other methods using “The Rule of 3”, and so much more! 
Don’t be left out in the cold on this one…
“Dehydrating for Beginners”:
https://realthymeroots.podbean.com/e/dehydrating-for-beginners/
Dehydrating Blog Post:
https://joybileefarm.com/dehydrating-food/
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/
Take the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/

Getting Started in Canning and Pickling

Chris and Sarah share some stories, info and tips on all things canning and pickling. Though the process has changed over the years, its benefits remain.
This might be a food preservation method that will work for you so give this episode a listen!
“Keeping Your Plate Full When the Store Shelves are Empty”:
https://realthymeroots.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-plate-full-when-the-shelves-are-empty/
Join the “Herb of the Month” Club:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/diy-herb-of-the-month-club/

Proven Strategies for Root Cellaring and Cold Storage

From War Victory Gardens to the present day, Chris and Sarah cover another time-tested and effective method of food preservation using the cold storage of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Will this method of food storage work for you? Give this episode a listen!
Check out the Joybilee Blog on Root Cellaring Food Storage:
https://joybileefarm.com/root-cellaring-food-storage/
Take the “Botanical Drinks” Course:
https://joybileefarm.com/botanical-drinks/
 

Dehydrating for Beginners

This episode is a bit dry…hehe.
Chris and Sarah give you the ins and outs on how to get started right away with Dehydrating as a method of food preservation.  Dehydrating is one of the easiest food preservation methods to get started on, with only one major piece of equipment needed.
Get Chris’ Dehydrating Book, "Dehydrating Cookbook for Beginners" and learn how to successfully dehydrate step by step.:
https://amzn.to/3z3Ez90
Check out some Joybilee Blog Posts on Dehydrating:
https://joybileefarm.com/dehydrating-food/
https://joybileefarm.com/dehydrator-for-jerky
Take the “Fill Your Salad Bowl” Mini Workshop:
https://joybilee.thrivecart.com/salad-bowl-gardening-mini-workshop/
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