Rebecca's Three "F"s

13/01/2020

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for having listened to the podcast over the past year or so! It was so fun to share information with everyone and get comments in return. Unfortunately, as I've had less time to publish episodes, and as the cost to pay for podcast hosting keeps going up when I reach higher numbers of episodes, I've decided to end Rebecca's Three "F"s. I may start a new podcast up in the future, but for now I'm taking a break. Thanks for your support and for listening to the episodes!

25/11/2019

A new episode?! It's been far too long. In this episode I talk about winter gardening experiments and dealing with burn out.

Listen here - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-11-25T05_44_41-08_00

17/10/2019

Have you planted your garlic yet? Are you wondering if you should plant garlic? This episode is for you! Learn all you need to get your garlic in the ground and set yourself up for a great harvest.

Listen on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or here -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-10-17T07_49_32-07_00

October is prime garlic planting time in many areas. Learn how to find, prep, and plant your garlic.

08/10/2019

New episode - I discuss the end of our harvest season, and what gardeners can do to put their beds away for the winter.

Listen -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-10-08T13_04_51-07_00

The first frosts signal the end of the growing season for many gardeners. What do you do once your harvest is finished? Here are a few things to consider when putting your garden away for the winter.

12/09/2019

Ready for a new episode? This one's perfect if you're looking for a longer listen. I talk about dealing with garden pests and our battles with potato beetle and cucumber beetle this year. Then I get into the really fun stuff and share a fishing story.

Listen - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-09-12T09_02_37-07_00

A discussion about handling pest pressure in an organic garden, and a story about our days fishing the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular this year.

05/09/2019

NEW episode - Two new episodes in one week?! Rare, I know. After waking up to our first frost of the season, it got me thinking about the choices gardeners have at this time of the year.

Listen here -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-09-05T10_20_25-07_00

I woke up to our first frost of the season today. It's depressing, but it really signals the changing seasons. Here are some tips for caring for your garden at this time of the year, when you can wind it up, or keep it going with cold loving crops.

04/09/2019

NEW Episode - Anime is the BEST! This is a departure from my usual content, but anime and manga are keeping me sane these these days, and I felt like talking about some of my favorite shows. Have a listen and see if you might want to check them out! Also, this was recorded two weeks ago, so I might make reference to something that has already passed.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-09-04T10_45_55-07_00

I used to scoff at people who told me how awesome anime was. Then my sister got me hooked on Naruto and I got sucked into anime fandom. Here's how it happened and a few of my favorite anime shows to watch.

14/08/2019

NEW EPISODE - A conversation on the weekend made me realize that I'm not always the best advocate for agriculture, but I did speak up this time and share my perspective. You can do a lot to help your local farmers by speaking up about your experience. Also, a brief rundown on what's going on around the farm and on the water (fishing - woohoo!).

Listen here -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-08-14T10_37_10-07_00

A conversation on the weekend made me realize that I'm not always the best advocate for agriculture, but I did speak up this time and share my perspective. You can do a lot to help your local farmers by speaking up about your experience. Also, a brief rundown on what's going on around the farm and o...

24/07/2019

Latest Episode is Live - Preserving the Harvest. Are you finding that you have more fresh veggies than you can eat right now? Or are you thinking about how great it would be to have local fruits and veggies available over the winter? Here are my tips for putting away the harvest and enjoying great local food all year!

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2K1dvfR

08/07/2019

NEW EPISODE! I know it's been some time since the last podcast episode, but being sick slowed me down enough to get one recorded.

You planted tomatoes this year and they are growing great, but now what? Is there more you should be doing? Here are my tips for tomato care. Also, a quick rundown of what's going on around the farm.

Listen -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-07-08T06_51_41-07_00

13/06/2019

NEW Episode - Reflecting on how even a minor injury can have a big impact on a small farm. Also, a recap of the Durham Herb Fair, what we're planting, and more!

Listen -> https://bit.ly/2IeN6eU

07/06/2019

If you grow a garden, succession planting is a great way to get an abundant harvest. What is it? Why should you do it? Here are tips for successful succession planting.

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2Za9xHH

28/05/2019

NEW EPISODE - A round-up episode talking about what's going on here at the farm, the market, and with the boat.

Listen now -> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-05-28T08_01_28-07_00

15/05/2019

Are you a first time vendor at a farmers' market this year? Do you wonder what's involved in preparing for a market? In this week's episode, I talk about how I prep for the opening market of the season, and share some tips on how to make your first market a little easier.

Listen here --> https://bit.ly/2HlLIXv

10/05/2019

New episode! Did you start some plants indoors this year? It's almost time to plant them outside (depending on where you live), but don't forget to harden them off first. What does it mean to harden them off? I tell you all about it in this latest episode.

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2E1nhMZ

It's time to start moving your plants outside and getting them ready to go in the ground. But plants can't handle this transition overnight, they need a gradual introduction to the outdoors. Here are some tips for properly hardening off your plants and getting the best start to your outdoor growing....

03/05/2019

NEW EPISODE - Listen to the adventure we had when picking up our new boat on Wednesday.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-05-03T05_33_43-07_00

In this episode I share the latest edition of our Darrell & Rebecca Go To Pick-up A Boat adventures. We picked up our new boat a couple of days ago, but the experience didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped.

15/04/2019

NEW EPISODE - It's seed starting season and you've got trays upon trays of plants happily growing away in your house. But, winter is really hanging on, and now you're starting to run out of space inside. Worse? You need to start more seeds! Where are you going to put everything? Here are 4 tips to help you get through the growing space pinch.

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2ZeOHrJ

10/04/2019

I've never experienced baby fever, but kitten fever? Oh, yes. After seeing all sorts of kitten pics on Twitter and Facebook lately, I'm really wishing I had a kitten! Instead of getting a kitten, I share how we ended up with all of our cats.

Listen to the episode -> https://bit.ly/2UtqQWr

I've never experienced baby fever, but kitten fever? Oh, yes. After seeing all sorts of kitten pics on Twitter and Facebook lately, I'm really wishing I had a kitten! Instead of getting a kitten, I share how we ended up with all of our cats.

28/03/2019

Listen to the latest episode - Why You Should Always Keep Learning.

https://bit.ly/2FE05UL

A recent day trip with my camera reminded me of the importance of always learning. Whether through organized learning, the abundance of online courses, or just maintaining your curiosity and asking questions and seeking answers, learning is necessary.

19/03/2019

After seeing the coffee table, couch, and floor covered in tackle boxes for some reorganizing, I wondered about how other people choose to organize their tackle. In this episode I talk about our system, but I'd love to know how you organize your own collection!

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2Oej10q

13/03/2019

Want to know about when and how to start your seeds? This is the episode for you! I discuss how to calculate your seed starting dates and what you need in order to be successful.

Listen to the episode at https://bit.ly/2ETicWo

Spring is making itself known on the farm, from shedding horses to annoying roosters. Now is when everyone wants to start seeds, so here are a few tips to help you have more success.

04/03/2019

A review of the new documentary, Local Thirty, a challenge of eating food produced within 200 miles of home for thirty days. In this episode I review the movie and talk about what local food means to me and why it's about more than what you eat.

Listen to the episode at https://bit.ly/2tPsXnR

26/02/2019

Ice fishing, Wind Storm, and Finished Crop Plans. New podcast episode is up about a crazy busy week and the agony (and excitement) of finally having my planting plans finished.

https://bit.ly/2U8T5ph

14/02/2019

Picking the Right Chicken Breed for You - Whether you want a few backyard chickens, a mixed purpose homestead flock, or a high-producing egg laying flock, choosing the right chicken breeds to meet your needs will make for a better, happier chicken-keeping experience.

Listen to the full podcast episode at https://bit.ly/2BF4llT.

08/02/2019

Are you ready for a new episode? Episode 19 just went live! Missing Motivation and a Discussion of Herbs. Honestly, some days are just blah, but it's amazing how that can turn around when you start talking about planting.

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/2URjZ4Z.

Sometimes it's hard to find the motivation for anything, but talking about growing herbs is a pretty good pick-me-up.

04/02/2019

Podcast Recommendation - My Favorite Murder. It's not just the true crime stories they share, or the stories their listeners send in that make this podcast worth listening to. It's the banter between hosts Karen and Georgia that I really love. Especially when they decide to share personal stories, like things they've learned in therapy. Download it to your favorite podcast app today!

02/02/2019

NEW EPISODE - Darrell joins me to talk about our recent trip to the Toronto Boat Show. We discuss what we saw, what we liked, what we didn't like, and what surprised us.

Check out the full episode at https://bit.ly/2MKcj1z or download on iTunes or Stitcher.

28/01/2019

NEW PODCAST EPISODE - Extreme cold, piles of snow, and crappy driving conditions prevail. But microgreens deliveries go on, farm chores get done, and planning is going full bore. Also, did you know your clothes can come a lot cleaner in a properly working washing machine?!

Get the full episode at https://bit.ly/2sR9D99, or find Rebecca's Three "F"s on iTunes and Stitcher.

14/01/2019

Black ice that cracks and produces loud thunder claps is always creepy. Tune in to the latest episode to hear more about spending some time on the creepy ice this weekend, and why it's so important to have sharp auger blades.

Listen here -> https://bit.ly/2FtgRZ7

10/01/2019

It's New Episode Thursday! Tune in as I talk about the struggles of being a small business owner, and enduring Grey County winters. I also rate my cats by their ability to kill mice.

Listen to the clip below and check out the full episode at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rebeccasthreefs/episodes/2019-01-10T12_34_02-08_00.

07/01/2019

NEW EPISODE - I have a guest for the first time! I'm joined by Darrell Robinson to talk about growing up fishing, how to introduce people to fishing, and how to help nervous ice anglers feel better about being on the ice.

Check it out -> https://bit.ly/2LT0OEk

04/01/2019

03/01/2019

NEW EPISODE - Holiday Recap with Nervous First Ice Angler. We survived the holidays and even managed to get out ice fishing! But of course, I was a total Nervous Nelly when it came to getting on the ice the first few times. Now it's time to get organized and get going for 2019.

Listen here --> https://bit.ly/2TnYPKX

18/12/2018

NEW EPISODE - It's the week before Christmas, market season is over, and there's no way everyone has their shopping finished. Need a gift for the angler/fishing enthusiast/tackle ju**ie on your list? I talk about tackle subscription boxes that will save your butt in the gift giving department.

https://bit.ly/2EtnlpB

11/12/2018

Did you know there are a lot of different ways to listen to podcasts? You can always go directly to the podcast's own page, which are the links I usually share here. However, apps are even better because they allow you to follow many podcasts, create your own playlists, and they update with the newest episodes.

There are so many apps that stream podcasts - iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, etc. I use Stitcher. It's a simple app and has lots of great podcasts in its library.

If you decide to use an app, make sure to follow your favourite podcasts and create playlists. It makes it easier to keep listening while you're working or driving. If I've got a long stretch of driving, I'll rearrange my playlist so the episode I want to listen to are at the top.

Podcasts are a great way of getting information and being entertained!

08/12/2018

Do you want to fall in? New episode on Rebecca's Three "F"s talking about ice safety. It's an early ice fishing season and I want everyone to enjoy their time on the ice, so I'm sharing my tips for staying safe. https://bit.ly/2ElytFZ

03/12/2018

After a busy weekend I recap the Flesherton Christmas Market and a long day of gathering firewood. My favourite part of firewood gathering other than having fuel for the woodstove? Tree ID!

https://bit.ly/2RrYhCZ

Finding firewood takes some labour, but it makes for a rewarding day and heat all winter. Also, Christmas Markets are fun!

27/11/2018

Wacky Weather & Ayam Cemanis. In the latest podcast episode I talk about the crazy weather swings we've been going through, feelings of failure, and our new all black chickens - Ayam Cemanis.

https://bit.ly/2RnOs9u

20/11/2018

New episode - Veggie Garden Intimidation. Have you ever felt intimidated by your veggie garden? You're not alone! Also, it's seed catalog season. I give a breakdown on the various seed companies I order from to help you find a good source of seeds for the next growing season. https://bit.ly/2zmAMo1

16/11/2018

Have you ever burned pinecones on a woodstove? I have! Find out about my lovely mistake, and listen to me consider fishing options, on the latest episode of the podcast. https://bit.ly/2DJj8yq