Gardening with God: Faith, Food, & Community with Corey Ellerbe

Curious about turning your backyard into a mini-Eden? This episode's for you. We're chatting with Corey Ellerbe, the green thumb behind Old 37 Homestead on YouTube. He's gone from rookie gardener to homestead pro, and he's spilling the dirt on how you can too.

 

But we're not just talking tomatoes here. Corey and Craig dig into how growing your own grub can be a sneaky way to stick it to the state. Plus, they explore how getting your hands dirty can actually bring you closer to God.

 

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or can barely keep a cactus alive, you'll walk away with practical tips to start your own little slice of paradise. And who knows? You might just find that the path to independence starts in your own backyard.

 

Craig and Corey take you through:

1. Corey's gardening journey from novice to seasoned pro
2. Agroforestry and organic gardening techniques
3. Gardening as a form of independence and subtle rebellion
4. The connection between faith and tending to nature
5. Practical advice for starting and maintaining gardens

Listeners will gain insights into sustainable living, spiritual growth through gardening, and practical tips for growing their own food. This episode is valuable for anyone interested in self-sufficiency, organic gardening, or exploring the intersection of faith and nature.

 

So grab those gardening gloves and tune in. Trust us, your future self (and taste buds) will thank you.

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• Old 37 Homestead: Corey Ellerbe's YouTube channel

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Key Moments:

(0:44) Gardening and Agrism Discussion

(1:01) Background on Corey's Gardening Experience

(3:38) Craig's Gardening Journey

(6:46) Gardening Advice from Corey

(13:39) Corey's Gardening Philosophy

(25:04) Gardening as a Way to Subvert the State

(45:35) Gardening and Relationship with Christ

(54:55) Old 37 Homestead YouTube Channel

(1:06:27) Advice for New Gardeners

(1:15:07) Gardening Zones and Regional Considerations

(1:19:39) Closing Thoughts

 

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