Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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We’re kicking things off with a very determined little bantam hen who desperately wants to be a mama. Seriously, she's so tiny, but her motherly instincts are huge! Then, we’re off to check on our glorious turkeys, who are getting mighty big and sassy. You’ll see my garden, which, let’s be honest, is a bit of a jungle this year. We’ll also chat about navigating life’s shifting priorities, because who knew homesteading could lead to so much travel and so many grandbabies? It's all about finding that balance and giving yourself a bit of grace, even when your garden looks like a botanical experiment gone wild. Enjoy the adventure... with Grace ♥
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00:00 Good Morning and Broody Hen Plans
02:31 Checking on the Turkeys
04:32 Garden Weeding and Drought
06:06 Tackling Ragweed in the Pasture
07:23 Herb Harvest and Stevia Insights
09:47 Homestead Burnout and Shifting Priorities
12:32 Weeding the Side Garden
15:54 Adapting the Garden to Life Changes
17:56 Preparing for New Life Seasons
20:05 Finding Activities Together
22:06 Thoughts While Working
23:21 Garden Tour and Discoveries
26:01 Reflections on Garden Management
27:38 Zucchini Harvest and Ruth Stout Bed
28:10 Ladybugs and Garden Wildlife
29:16 Dill and Freezer Prep
30:40 Volunteer Plants and Garden Paths
31:16 Sunflower and Pumpkin Patch
33:22 Borage Management
34:47 Giving Grace in the Garden
35:46 Shifting Priorities and Gratitude
37:41 Final Thoughts on Life Changes