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Ditch The StoreAuthor: CJ Steedman
Ditch the Store Lifes too short for store-bought eggs. Tired of soaring prices and supermarket nonsense? This podcast is your cheeky, no-nonsense guide to growing food, raising animals, making homemade goods, and living frugallywhether youre in the suburbs or on a small farm. New episodes weekly a new Ditch the Store book every two months to help you break free, one step at a time. Lets grow it, make it, raise itand ditch the store. Language: en-au Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 149 – Lammas on the Homestead
Episode 149
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
Ditch the Store with CJ from Mojo Homestead🌱 www.mojohomestead.netThis week we’re taking a little detour — into the spiritual side of homesteading.Join CJ as she explores Lammas (also known as Lughnasadh) — an ancient Celtic harvest festival that marks the beginning of reaping what we’ve sown. Whether you’re into folklore, farming, food preserving, or just the rhythm of the seasons, this episode is all about connection — to the land, to the work, and to yourself.You don’t have to be religious or even spiritual to take something away from this episode. You just have to be someone who cares about your patch of dirt.🧭 In this episode:🍞 What is Lammas (Lughnasadh) and how does it connect to farming?🌾 Why this ancient grain festival still matters today📆 Seasonal transitions: letting go of summer, preparing for winter📓 How CJ is using journaling & gratitude to cope with injury and celebrate harvest wins🔥 Fire, sun & energy — symbolising the final push before winter sets in🐐 Stories from the farm: baby goats, first tomatoes, and the gift of homegrown joy🍲 Simple ways to mark the occasion — from baking your own bread to sharing a meal with your mob📣 CJ also shares:The role of Celtic heritage and earth-based traditions in her homestead lifeHow Lammas can be a time to reflect on effort vs rewardThe power of compost, soil care, and “giving back” to the landWhy you don’t need to grow eggplants if your family hates them 😉📝 Want to honour the season in your own way? Try this:Bake something using homegrown or local ingredientsLight a candle to mark the sun’s energyWrite a reflection on what you’re proud of this seasonOffer something back to the earth (compost, mulch, or simple thanks)Share your harvest wins with CJ over at @mojohomestead🎁 Grab the sourdough starter printable and more at:www.mojohomestead.net📸 Instagram & Facebook → @mojohomestead
