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E20: All About Wool Sheep: Choosing a Breed, Processing Fiber, Natural Dyes | Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm

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We are bringing you a series of episodes on the podcast about raising sheep, and in today’s episode, Janet of Timber Creek Farm is lending her expertise to the conversation! Janet has been building her homestead and growing her skills for decades, and she has a unique passion for creating beautiful fibers with natural dyes. Join us as we talk about acquiring and maintaining a healthy flock of sheep that is right for you and your homestead. We also discuss what to do with the wool after shearing and why wool is such a valuable resource.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Choosing the right breed of fiber sheep for your needs

  • What health markers to look for when acquiring new sheep

  • Options for processing wool if you don’t spin it yourself

  • The differences in raising sheep for wool, dairy, and meat

  • Types of plants you can use to dye wool naturally

  • Benefits of wearing wool and other natural fibers

  • What kind of property you need to raise sheep

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Keeping Sheep and Other Fiber Animals by Janet Garman

50 Do-it-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens by Janet Garman

50 Do-it-Yourself Projects for Keeping Goats by Janet Garman

Natural Dyes on Wool with Timber Creek Farm by Janet Garman

Margarita and the Beautiful Gifts by Janet Garman

Sawdust Publishing

The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius

Episode 19 of the HOA Podcast: Getting Started with Sheep + Starting a Farm Business

Natural Dyes on Wool eCourse by Timber Creek Farm

Check out Timber Creek Farm on Etsy

CONNECT

Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Join us at the Homesteaders of America Conference in October 2023!

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We are bringing you a series of episodes on the podcast about raising sheep, and in today’s episode, Janet of Timber Creek Farm is lending her expertise to the conversation! Janet has been building her homestead and growing her skills for decades, and she has a unique passion for creating beautiful fibers with natural dyes. Join us as we talk about acquiring and maintaining a healthy flock of sheep that is right for you and your homestead. We also discuss what to do with the wool after shearing and why wool is such a valuable resource.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Choosing the right breed of fiber sheep for your needs

  • What health markers to look for when acquiring new sheep

  • Options for processing wool if you don’t spin it yourself

  • The differences in raising sheep for wool, dairy, and meat

  • Types of plants you can use to dye wool naturally

  • Benefits of wearing wool and other natural fibers

  • What kind of property you need to raise sheep

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Keeping Sheep and Other Fiber Animals by Janet Garman

50 Do-it-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens by Janet Garman

50 Do-it-Yourself Projects for Keeping Goats by Janet Garman

Natural Dyes on Wool with Timber Creek Farm by Janet Garman

Margarita and the Beautiful Gifts by Janet Garman

Sawdust Publishing

The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius

Episode 19 of the HOA Podcast: Getting Started with Sheep + Starting a Farm Business

Natural Dyes on Wool eCourse by Timber Creek Farm

Check out Timber Creek Farm on Etsy

CONNECT

Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Join us at the Homesteaders of America Conference in October 2023!

  continue reading

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