What does homesteading look like in Florida? Mary talks with Jess from The Coastal Homestead about raising three homeschooled kids, keeping chickens, gardening, raising golden doodles, and starting a flower farm on one acre in Central Florida.

Jess shares what it's like to homestead without traditional seasons, how she prepares for Florida's growing season, and why she started breeding golden doodles. They also talk about puppy genetics, raising puppies with young children, the joys of watching a mama dog with her babies, and the importance of giving puppies a good start.

Of course, Mary and Jess spend plenty of time talking about dogs, including Maggie, Mary's Australian shepherd, and the many ways our animals become part of our families.

The conversation also touches on something bigger: learning to let go of other people's opinions and being confident in the choices that work for your own family.

Jess also shares her new garden mail club, which sends seasonal seeds, growing guides, tips and fun extras right to your mailbox.

Find Jess at The Coastal Homestead: Instagram: @the_coastal_homestead Website: thecoastalhomestead.net Facebook: The Coastal Homestead

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