Experimental Homesteader: Recent Episodes
Sheri Ann Richerson
Sheri Ann Richerson's exotic gardening, elegant cooking, crafty creations, food preservation and animal husbandry... all on two and a half acres in Marion, Indiana!
Making sure your home is safe for intruders is important especially if you intend to bug in.
In your home or somewhere nearby, you want a cool dry place to store your food supplies.
At the very least, everyone in your family needs to have enough supplies to last them for three days.
Keeping track of your supplies will be one of the most fundamental tasks you'll need to carry out.
One of the easiest animals to start raising on the homestead is chickens. In this episode we will explore the advantages of raising chickens, problems that can arise from raising chickens and how to keep your chickens healthy.
Learn about all the things you can do with herbs, from making your own spice blends, to creating natural crafts or using them around your home for cleaning and pest control.
Learn why raising goats for milk, meat and fiber is a good idea, especially for small scale homesteaders. We will also talk about raising your goats organically.
Proper care of indoor plants is really important, especially during the long, gray days of winter. Learn how to keep your plants, even those you bought for the holidays, thriving throughout the winter season and beyond.
Learn about all the cool things you can do with natural fibers raised on your own homestead.
Ever wonder what else you can do with your favorite garden plants? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about using those plants to make gifts that everyone on your list will love.
Greenhouses and cold frames make working in the winter garden easy, but did you know, there are things you can plant and grow even if you don’t have either one of these items? Learn all about what you can do in the winter garden on this episode.
Ever wanted to grow a winter garden? Hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about tips and tricks for growing an outdoor winter garden that will thrive.
Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson give you tips on how to make the most of all those leftovers.
Ever wonder what it's like to live on a homestead or small farm during the holidays? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about her experiences living on her small homestead in Indiana.
Yes, you can still plant seeds in October, even if you live in a cold climate. Learn what to plant, when to plant it and how to plant it to get the most out of your garden or greenhouse space.