Join Rob on this Thursday as he dives into the Old Farmers Almanac and talks about building soil and ways to obtain wood chips for FREE. Tune in for tips on how to approach tree crews and not look like an idiot. You'll also hear how Rob struggles with "not feeling like" a homesteader, along with the co-mingling of management and homesteading. Also - we are continually looking for YOUR feedback. Let us know what you want to hear about! ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me...
Apr 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 322
On today's Wild Card Wednesday show, Rob reverts back to one of the trusty old devotionals as fodder for today's discussion. Tune in to hear wisdom such as: "When we love others, we look out for their interests before our own, we serve them sacrificially, and we forgive them when they hurt us. Love is the bond that will make the Church strong. Love is the bond that will make our families strong. Love is the bond that will strengthen our friendships and communities. And love is the bond that dist...
Apr 06, 2022•16 min•Ep. 321
Join Rob as he unleashes some thoughts during a drive home from the big city. Today, Rob takes a look at the Top 10 Trending Twitter Topics on this #TuesdayVibe morning! Be sure to connect in the Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth to share your experiences and feedback on social media and how it is distracting YOU! ~ Connect on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity Twitter - https://twitter....
Apr 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 320
Today's Monday variety show provides some insight on building the life and homestead of your dreams by diving into a wide variety of topics including Masculinity, Cryptocurrency, and Homesteading. Rob takes an article from Men of Order and uses that as a springboard for a discussion on the nature of cryptocurrency, the fear and misunderstanding around blockchain technologies, what happens when the internet goes down, and how homesteading may be the solution. What's your stance on cryptocurrency ...
Apr 04, 2022•17 min•Ep. 319
Join Rob in today's Audience Feedback show as he unpacks the question: When does doing something you “love” turn into a burden? If you're asking yourself this question - it's too late. So what do you do? Write. Don't know what to write about? Here's the approach: What is the thing that you love? Why do you love it? Start here. Write for 25 minutes and take a 5 minute break. Feel good? Do it again. Don't? Return later. This is how we start. We have to start somewhere. Do it today. We all make cho...
Apr 01, 2022•19 min•Ep. 318
Tune in to learn which Hydrangea is right for you, and how to properly prune Hydrangeas! Rob shares his +20 years of experience in the green industry and his appreciation of the various species of Hydrangeas. Rob's understanding of plants and the landscape compliments the Old Farmers Almanac article, titled "Hydrangea Varieties for Every Garden." Do you have any questions on pruning Hydrangeas? Join us on social media and let us know! Rob also discusses some additional ideas about the future of ...
Mar 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 317
Join Rob on this Wild Card Wednesday as he provides updates from the farm and homestead. This is a jam-packed episode covering MORE markets, MORE growth and development, and incredible excitement as Rob thinks about the future. We cover updates on the inspection from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) on the commercial kitchen and MUCH more! Expect more frequent homestead updates to come in future. This *is* the future. Join us in the group chat! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroun...
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 316
Trends for you, What's happening, Who to follow and more! Tune in to hear Rob talk about why people care so much about the Oscars and the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock...and why Rob believes it is ALL a distraction. What is almost everything in this world distracting us from? Learn how Rob takes solace in his spiritual journey, tradition, in the old ways, community, family, and brotherhood. Hear how he has no time for distraction - for there is too much work to be done...and too muc...
Mar 29, 2022•15 min•Ep. 315
Join Rob today as he includes Men of Order as part of his Motivational Monday series! Today, he discusses The Ancient Self-Brainwashing Dragon Technique as described in an article by Bryan Sharpe. Learn how Rob draws parallels with Dan Miller's book The Rudder of the Day and how you can learn to unlock your mind and rediscover your creativity with a simple secret...perhaps the strangest secret in the world! Tune in to find out several methods that you can use to keep yourself aligned with greatn...
Mar 28, 2022•18 min•Ep. 314
Join Rob as he shares thoughts about his spiritual journey on the road home from the big city. “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he's always doing both. ” ― James A. Mich...
Mar 27, 2022•37 min
Today, we dive into some audience feedback about consistency, self-sabotage and the comparison trap...and we'll going to examine these topics through the lens of permaculture. Join us today for an audience feedback show via Edward from permies.com! Be sure to join us in the group chat and on social media! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ Connect on social media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.c...
Mar 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 313
"What’s a Spring Tonic ? The early settlers were firm believers in the restorative powers of early spring greens! Dandelion leaves, ramps, stewed rhubarb, boiled sassafras, wild strawberries, and young tender greens stimulated the digestion and strengthened the body after a long winter. Learn more..." Join Rob as he discusses springtime sleeping with the peepers, power cycling with your computers, spring tonics, and how winter used to mean "lean" times before the spring season. Rob also discusse...
Mar 24, 2022•18 min•Ep. 312
In today's episode, Rob piggybacks off yesterday's episode and discusses how the New World Order has been trending on Twitter - but did NOT make it into the Top 10 Trending Topics. This got Rob thinking about why this is the case and also got his gears grinding about Conspiracy Theories in general. Join Rob in today's episode as he discusses popular conspiracies and shares his thoughts on conspiracy theories vs practical action you can take in your own life to address the concerns that they may ...
Mar 23, 2022•19 min•Ep. 311
With topics such as the NFL and Marcus Mariota, the Supreme Court, WWERaw, #VenmoltForward, Video Games, American Song Contest and K-Pop...this episode provides some interesting topics for conversation during today's morning commute. Rob discusses that much of what is seen in the "news" is little else than a distraction. Tune in to find out why THEY want to keep YOU distracted. Let us know what your thoughts are on distraction in the group chat! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth...
Mar 22, 2022•16 min•Ep. 310
"Life is too short for 'merry-go-round' sameness. If you take that image, you know that if you step off a moving merry-go-round, you will have momentum that will project you straight out in some direction. But rather an allowing that to be a random choice, think through the desired direction first. Then take that step, expecting the inertia to give you a jump start to a new level of success. Believe that a life of purpose and meaning is your best source of financial success as well. I hope it's ...
Mar 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 309
"Don’t be tempted to start planting too soon! Average spring frosts are just a rough guide. Springcasting is a way to predict and track the progress of spring across the continent—as defined by plants. See when spring “officially” makes it to your neck of the woods." Join Rob as he talks about Springcasting and Transplanting Trees in the Springtime. He also provides an update on the recent commercial kitchen inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), along with the inspection of our...
Mar 18, 2022•18 min•Ep. 308
Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Who Was St. Patrick? Was He a Real Person? Why Is the Shamrock Associated With St. Patrick’s Day? Tune in today and join Rob for St. Patrick’s Day history, legends, and lore. Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Let us know how in the group chat! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth Connect on social media! Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundg...
Mar 17, 2022•19 min•Ep. 307
In today's episode, we discuss the vernal equinox and the start of spring! Rob discusses several questions related to the equinox such as: What is the Spring Equinox? When is the First Day of Spring? What Does Spring "Equinox" Mean, Exactly? What Happens on the March Equinox? Spring Equinox FAQs Observe nature around you! Join the group chat and let us know what you see! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth Does your schedule change in the spring around the equinox? How do YOU cele...
Mar 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 306
Do you have any interest in the full moon and lunar cycles? Join the group chat! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth During today's episode, we learn more about March's Full Worm Moon. We learn when to see the full moon in March 2022, why it is called the Worm Moon (and alternative moon names), moon phases, best days in March 2022, and more! ~ Also - we are still looking for assistance with social media assistance and promotion! If you're interested in collaboration regarding incr...
Mar 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 305
Today's episode provides some background and context on the Self-Authoring project. After today's appointment with his Behavioral Health Therapist and being encouraged to journal further on the spiritual experience yesterday, Rob talks out writing the current epoch of life. Rob breaks down all 7 different epochs of his life, sharing each of the 6 primary experiences in each epoch of his life to date in order to prime his mental pump and get the gears grinding about what 6 profound experiences of...
Mar 14, 2022•39 min
Join Rob as he talks asparagus and soil building - using a recipe shared by Nick Ferguson as heard years ago in an expert council show from The Survival Podcast. All links in show notes! Nick uses this technique when building new beds and for the next two consecutive years. Nick Ferguson’s Soil Recipe Layer in this order: ½” of compost or manure. Preferably rabbit or goat manure. If you don’t have any it’s okay. This is just a bonus. ¼” of any ground seed mill or ½” of rabbit pellets or layer pe...
Mar 14, 2022•18 min•Ep. 304
Join Rob as he shares his experience attending an Orthodox Christian Church for the first time today. This is a long episode, as Rob drives back from Cleveland...which allows him time to expand on his spiritual journey - which has been long, challenging and often times lonely. Many of his "revelations" or moments of clarity have come from a personal connection with God - which may or may not be in line with how YOU have experienced God...tune in today to find out how! What is your personal conne...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Today, Rob talks briefly about black walnut trees inhibiting plant growth before discussing an article by Doreen G. Howard on Flower Garden Designs - where we discuss three seasons of color, garden ground rules, a three-season plant list, and tips for success for every season! The season comes when, from her three-month's trance, The Earth awakens: already her deep heart Begins to stir, and send its life abroad. –Thomas Buchanan Read (1822–72) Join Rob as he shares his many years of experience i...
Mar 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 303
With 9 days until spring begins, Rob reflects on the importance of getting our hands dirty and reading books in our journey of personal growth and development. He also touches on vegetable seedling identification, diet and supplementation, and Irish Soda Bread! Rob shares a great story about the community that led to this delicious bread he recently tried for the first time...and the community that has grown from it. Here's to breaking bread with our community. Do YOU like Irish Soda Bread? Tell...
Mar 10, 2022•17 min•Ep. 302
The little white clouds are racing over the sky, And the fields are strewn with the gold of the flower of March, The daffodil breaks under foot, and the tasseled larch Sways and swings as the thrush goes hurrying by. –Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) In today's show we focus on Gardening by the Moon, Lunar Cycles, Astrological "Best Days" for activities such as planting, transplanting, grafting, harvesting, building fences or garden beds, controlling insect pests, plowing, weeding, pruning and more! Ther...
Mar 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 301
Again rejoicing Nature sees Her robe assume its vernal hues; Her leafy locks wave in the breeze, All freshly steep'd in morning dews. –Robert Burns (1759–96) Join Rob as he discusses easy splitting and propagation of Sansevieria and other various landscape grasses with reciprocating saws and axes. Don't be shy - butcher your plants! Rob also discusses an article titled "Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties" by Robin Sweeter and shares his own +20 years of experience with the Echinacea species...
Mar 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 300
The show begins with a little bit of indecision regarding various topics from the Old Farmers Almanac such as sweet peas and the truth of epsom salt before settling in on talking about plants that attract hummingbirds to your garden! Today Rob shares information on Hummingbirds! In today's show, we will discuss: How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds Creating a Hummingbird-Friendly Yard Fun Facts About Hummingbirds Be sure to check out the show notes for lin...
Mar 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 299
After a conversation this morning with our tenant farmer, Cody - Rob reflects on how the "home" is becoming a functional and operational homestead. Gratitude plays a role in understanding and appreciating the dream that is starting to materialize after more than a decade of executing a plan to exit and build with family. This led Rob to further reflect and understand what his calling might actually be...something that has become a bit more clear with setting goals, working with community and cre...
Mar 04, 2022•16 min•Ep. 298
How do YOU save/transfer files from your iPhone? Join the All Around Growth Chat Group on Telegram and let us know how you manage file storage and transfer from YOUR iPhone to your computer! JOIN US! Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth Join Rob as he tries to recover from a recording mishap this morning! Midway through the morning commute - he realized he was recording...but with no audio! In today's super short episode he begins to examine smartphones and technology. Tune in to f...
Mar 03, 2022•8 min•Ep. 297
Today, Rob talks about daffodils, sugaring maples, moon and lunar cycles, and more! Tune in to hear how he's planted daffodils beneath blueberry plants and reminisces about permaculture before talking about transition in life again only to catch himself sounding like a broken record before resorting back to the homesteading discussion again. Rob also talks about how it feels to "identify as a homesteader," and our journeys in life...taking baby steps, and making progress by acting consistently t...
Mar 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 296
