The Modern Homesteading Podcast: Recent Episodes
Harold Thornbro
We talk about all things homesteading! We discuss things like gardening, livestock, permaculture, food preservation, foraging, hunting, fishing and the know-how and skills that will help you in your homesteading journey and even sometimes we get to hear about what others are doing on their homesteads.
In this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel discuss Root Propagation Through Layering. This time-tested practice is a dependable way to multiply your plants, saving you money and increasing your harvests.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 258 – September 29, 2024
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In this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold has a chat with Jordy Buck, a seasoned homesteader who’s been on the show a couple of times before. Jordy shared invaluable insights into his homestead, offering insight on everything from scaling back operations to optimizing animal feed.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 257 – September 22, 2024
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In this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel share their insights on how to generate income from a small homestead. They explore 23 different strategies, offering a mix of tried-and-true methods alongside more creative and unconventional ideas.
Whether you're already familiar with some of these concepts or looking for fresh inspiration, they provide practical tips and thoughtful discussions on how to make a small homestead financially sustainable. From traditional approaches to innovative solutions, they cover a wide range of possibilities for homesteaders at any stage.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 256 – September 15, 2024
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On this podcast episode Rachel talks about some of the beneficial ways to use grains in the homestead kitchen, focusing on grinding. soaking, and sprouting of grains.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 255 – September 8, 2024
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On this podcast episode for the first time ever I'm replying an older episode where I briefly tell my story of why I started homesteading and why you should consider homesteading right now, right where you are.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 254 – September 1, 2024
On This Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel have a discussion about the benefits of preserving a year's worth of SOMETHING from the homestead as opposed to trying to grow everything you need for the entire year.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 253 – August 25, 2024
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On This Podcast Episode Join Rachel as she interviews Charles Mayfeild of Farrow Skincare about the health and wellness benefits of pastured fats.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 252 – August 18, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Rachel Talks About The Kitchen Power Tools She Has and Recommends.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 251 – August 11, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss 21 Myths and Misconceptions About Homesteading.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 250 – August 4, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss All The Things To Consider When Choosing A Site To Build Your Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 24 – July 28, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Talk About Building A Homestead Library. They Dive Into Why You Might Want One, How To Get Started and Build One, and Book Suggestions In Many Categories.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 248 – July 14, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 247 – July 6, 2024Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/nitrogen-fixing-plants-for-the-homestead/Support the Modern Homesteading Podcast and get the perks of membership: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-is-the-modern-homesteading-membership/
On this podcast episode, Harold has a conversation with Mary Smith from Mary's Heirloom Seeds about Summer planting for a fall crop. They discuss how to determine when and what to plant and go over a few vegetable varieties to consider.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 246 – June 28, 2024Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/planting-for-fall-crops-with-guest-mary-smithSupport the Modern Homesteading Podcast and get the perks of membership: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-is-the-modern-homesteading-membership/
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Avoiding Burnout While Homesteading By Being Aware Of The Ebbs and Flows, Ups and Downs, Hectic Times and Peacefulness of Homesteading and Navigating That Journey With Balance.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 245 – June 23, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Everything You Need To Know About Getting Started Growing Beans On Your Homestead. From The Different Types Of Beans To Grow, To Caring For The Plants, To Harvesting, and Even Using Them For Some Of Your Favorite Dishes.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 244 – June 9, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss How To Care For Your Animals When The Weather Turns Hot. Having Livestock and Even Pets Comes With The Responsibility Of Reducing Their Stress As Much As Possible During Times Of High Temperatures, Here's How You Can Help Them.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 243 – June 2, 2024
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Ways To Feed Your Garden and Maintain Healthy Soil and Healthy Plants.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 24 – May 21, 2024
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On Today's Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homesteading and Technology, The Pros and Cons, and a Few Specific Things That Can Make A Difference On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 241 – April 28, 2024
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Join Rachel as she talks to Mike and Lacie of The Fit Farmer YouTube channel. They cover their journey to homesteading, yurt living, health, bodybuilding and Mike gives us a few tips on staying healthy and fit as a homesteader.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 240 – April 17, 2024
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Rachel interviews Nigel Palmer who is author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, gardener and teacher. They talk about why we should be sourcing our amendments locally, how to, and how easy it is to start with common household kitchen tools.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 239 – April 3, 2024
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Join Rachel as she interviews Krista Green of Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening. Krista offers many great tips for season extension, seed starting, transplanting, and more for a head start to a productive garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 238 – March 27, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about urban and suburban homesteading and whether or not it is worth it, practical, or even really possible right where you are, or should you even bother and just move to the country.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 237 – March 17, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about everything you need to know about starting your garden from seeds.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 236 – March 3, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, Rachel has a conversation with Takota Coen about creating systems for the homestead for greater self-sufficiency, sustainability, and profitability using permaculture principles.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 235 – February 21, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about their favorite vegetable varieties to grow and why.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 234 – February 7, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel discuss planning a survival garden, from things to consider to what crops are best to grow.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 233 – January 24, 2024Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/planning-a-survival-garden/
Join Rachel as she interviews Sonya Boone of Dave and Sonya in Michigan about everything freeze drying. Sonya has decades of experience in the kitchen as a professional baker and food preserver. She owns a homestead in southern Michigan with her husband Dave.
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Steve Rice about his journey into homesteading and his farm business growing flowers, elderberry, and fodder trees.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 231Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/from-sowing-a-few-seeds-to-a-farm-business-guest-steve-rice/
Join Rachel on this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast as she interviews Rob Kaiser of York Meadow Farm about how his family started their farm businesses. Listen as Rob goes into detail on getting a licensed kitchen up and running, taking products to market, and getting food in local stores.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 230 – December 6, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Brad and Starla Walker about their journey into homesteading, healthy eating, large families and a multigenerational perspective, the role their faith plays in homesteading, and their elderberry business.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 229 – November 29, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Marjory Wildcraft about preparedness, food security, and overcoming the biggest hurdles to growing your own food.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 228 – November 15, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Sophia Nguyen Eng about her family’s journey into homesteading, including leaving Silicon Valley to move to the Appalachian Mountains, going back to their roots in food and farming, and growing and cooking nutrient-dense foods using Asian techniques.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 227 – November 8, 2023
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On this podcast episode, Harold talks with Bevin Cohen about homestead-level seed and nut oil production, how it's done, and the many beneficial uses of the oil and the byproducts of the process.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 226 – November 1, 2023
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On this podcast episode, join Rachel as she interviews Dave & Amanda Allen, who have a small 7-acre homestead in Indiana. Their homestead has been a work in progress since they moved there. Listen and learn about goats, fencing, soap, and more.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 225 – October 25, 2023
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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about the apple harvest and all the ways they are processing and preserving the harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 224 – October 18, 2023
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On today’s podcast episode, Rachel talks about 11 kitchen hand tools she considers must-haves on the homestead and why she recommends them.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 223 – October 11, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Rachel Hester About Dairy Sheep On The Homestead and Her New Book, The Guide To Homestead Dairy Sheep. Rachel Talks About Why Dairy Sheep Are A Great Livestock For The Homestead, The Advantages and Challenges, and More.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 222 – October 4, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Market Farmer and Nurseryman David Hughes. They talk all about nut trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to utilize the harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 221 – September 27, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Author and Radio and Podcast Host Susan Poizner. They talk about all things Fruit Trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to ensure a healthy organic harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 220 – September 20, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Beekeeper and Suburban Homesteader Katie Brandt. They talk about all the things she and her family are doing on a small piece of land in the suburbs including beekeeping and her passion to help others get started homesteading right where they are.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 219 – September 13, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about responsible common sense preparedness that we should all be doing, and that will help you prepare for potential disasters and emergencies.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 218 – September 6, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About 12 Books That Can Help You Homestead That Aren't About Homesteading.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 217 – August 30, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about 12 things they learned about homesteading growing up watching Little House On The Prairie.
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On today's episode, Rachel interviews Parker and Lauren Holmes of Holmestead Provisions. Parker and Lauren started out on a different path but an apprenticeship at Polyface Farms changed the trajectory of their homestead and their way of thinking.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 215 – August 16, 2023
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On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews Jonah Curtis. Jonah has a multigenerational family homestead in central Michigan. They talk about growing livestock, preserving food, and the family discovering mastodon bones in what is now their Mastodon Garden!
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On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist, Aron McNicholas About Herbalism, Foraging, and Holistic Medicine.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 213 – July 24, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Have A Chat Over Coffee About Their Gardens, What’s New On The Homestead, What They’ve Been Up To, and What’s Coming Up.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 212 – July 17, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Discuss Succession Planting, What It Is, The Benefits and Challenges Of It, And How To Implement Succession Planting Into Your Garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 211 – July 10, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Rick Beach, Owner of Wolf Beach Farms and Admin of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Bartering Facebook Group, About The Benefits and Challenges Of Bartering and How You Can Get Started.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 210 – July 3, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With William Horvath From PermacultureApprentice.com About Farm And Homestead Management To Accomplish Your Goals, Maintain The Operation, and Avoid Overwhelm.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 209 – June 26, 2023
William Horvath is a geologist turned permaculture farmer and educator. He runs a small experimental permaculture site in Croatia, Southeast Europe, and his website, Permaculture Apprentice, where he helps aspiring permaculture farmers and homesteads find, design, and develop their properties.
Through his consulting and coaching work, William has assisted over 1000 people in starting their permaculture properties and implementing permaculture systems, from backyard to broadacre scale. William lives with his wife and five-year-old son on an ¼ acre urban farm on the outskirts of a small town and manages his 7-acre rural permaculture site where he implements and tests permaculture practices he teaches.
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On Today's Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Helen Atthowe about Systems Thinking To Balance Profitable Yields With Minimum Soil Disturbance, Soil-Building For Microbial Abundance and Diversity, and Habitat Building For Natural Enemies and Enhanced Biological Control.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 208 – June 19, 2023
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On Today's Podcast Episode Rachel talks with Justin Rhodes of Abundance Plus About His Families Journey Into Homesteading, His Many Projects, The Blessings and Challenges Along The Way, and How Success Has Come Through Hard Work, Consistency, and An Abundant Mindset.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 207 – June 12, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Mandy Roth of Evergreen Winds Homestead about her homestead, the things she and her family are doing, and the reasons she is doing it.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 206 – June 7, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Eddy Garcia of Living Earth Systems about his journey into off-grid living and regenerative agriculture. We also dive into methods for transforming a conventional farm into a profitable and productive regenerative farm quickly.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 205 – June 1, 2023
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In this episode Rachel interviews Robin Holstein of The Holstein House BNB. Robin has a container garden, chickens, ducks, and enjoys baking, canning and hosting folks who come to stay at her home. Maybe this episode will help some of you decide if you would like to host people in your home or on your land using one of the various options available.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 204 – May 29, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss What To Do After The Garden Is Planted; Such As Weeding, Watering, and Watching For Things Like Nutrient Deficiencies, Insect Pressure, and Disease Issues.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 203 – May 23, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Heather Butler from the Urban Permaculture Podcast about the expansion of her urban permaculture homestead and food forest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 202 – May 15, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Growing Potatoes On The Homestead. Why You Should and How To Have The Most Successful Harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 201 – May 8, 2023
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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Ashley Burton from Mulberry Branch Farm about her homesteading journey, dairy goats, and her involvement helping organize the Indiana Homesteading Conference.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 200 – May 1, 2023
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On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews a budding young homesteader, Bella. Her passion is to inspire others while gaining her own skills. She has even started selling at the farmer's market! Please join Rachel as she talks about wood cook stoves, raised beds and more!The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 198 – April 24, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Rhonda Fowler. She is the Founder of the Indiana Homesteading Conference and has a passion for educating, inspiring, and connecting homesteaders to help them obtain a more sustainable lifestyle.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 198 – April 24, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Kerry Brown about his journey building a gardening and permaculture based small business, and the things that contributed and helped him along the way.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 197 – April 17, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Useful Perennials You Can Grow On Your Homestead That Multiply Through Division To Expand Your Garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 196 – April 11, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About Plant Guilds. What They Are, The Benefits Of Guilds, and How To Build Them On Your Permaculture Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 195 – March 28, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Dwayne Legro From The Youtube Channel Off Grit About His Lifestyle Of Self Sufficiency, and The Off Grid Homestead He Is Building In The Arizona Desert.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 194 – March 21, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk All About The Why, When, and How Of Tree Pruning On The Homestead For Healthy and Productive Trees.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 193 – March 14, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner Amy Anthony, About Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Herbs, and Aromatic Plants and Their Use On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 192 – March 7, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With The Host Of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner, About Teaching Homesteading and Homeschooling Curriculum.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 191 – February 28, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Getting Ready For Spring Planting By Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 190 – February 21, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold is joined by return guest Jordy Buck from NorthernHomesteading.com to discuss clearing wooded land to grow livestock feed, raising rabbits, and more.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 189 – February 14, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss 17 Useful Flowers You Can Grow On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 188 – February 7, 2023
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold has a conversation with Ryan Steva, a homesteading consultant, about considering tradeoffs in homestead evaluation and design.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 187 – February 1, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26, 2023
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In this episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel interviews Joe and Fae Baker about their journey into nomadic and yurt living.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 185 – January 23, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About 21 Useful Backyard Build Projects For Your Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 184 – January 19, 2023
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Join Rachel as she interviews Jason White, host of the Plans and Provisions Podcast, about his family’s journey into homesteading, about their homestead, and future plans.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 183 – January 16, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For Some Of The Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 182 – January 12, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Insects That Can Be Farmed To Feed Your Small Livestock And Cut Feed Costs.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 181 – January 9, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 180 – January 5, 2023
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Skills And Tasks You Can Get Started With Right Now, Right Where You Are, To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don’t Have Any Land.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 179 – January 2, 2023
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Join Rachel as she interviews Kelly The Kitchen Kop and Discusses Healthy Eating On The Homestead Through Wise Food Choices and Home Cooking.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 178 – December 29, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Setting and Accomplishing Goals By Developing Habits, Managing Time, and Building New Skills.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 177 – December 26, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Ethical vs. Unethical Homesteading and The 3 Ethics of Permaculture.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 176 – December 19, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With Luke Weinhagen, Author Of The Book “The Primal Primer,” About Using Traditional Knowledge To Face The Real World.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 175 – December 15, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren’t Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 174 – December 12, 2022
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Join Rachel as she interviews Nick Ferguson and Discusses Fodder Tree Crops for your Homestead and Animals To Increase Self Sufficiency, Sustainability, and Resilience.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 173 – December 8, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 172 – December 5, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold Has A Conversation With Paul Circle and Brooke Schafer, Two Of The Administrators Of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Group.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 171 – December 1, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss The Gifts Homesteaders Can Make On The Homestead For Family and Friends and Also Gifts Homesteaders Might Like To Receive.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 170 – November 27, 2022
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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Thanksgiving On The Homestead. They Dive Into The Food Storage To Pull Out There Favorite Dishes For The Special Day And Share About Their Traditions And What They Are Especially Thankful For On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 169 – November 21, 2022
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Join Rachel as she interviews Aaron and Jill Grenchik, Aaron and Jill are professional foragers who actually make a living foraging, teaching, and selling at the farmers market and online.
They harvest a lot of wild mushrooms and have gone through the process of becoming certified through Michigan. They also recently acquired The Institute for Sustainable Foraging. This was a great interview loaded with information on how to get started safely foraging.
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Share 8 Valuable Ways To Make Use Of The Fallen Leaves On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 167 – November 15, 2022
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Join host Rachel Jamison as she interviews Jill Baker of Baker’s Green Acres in Marion Michigan. In this episode we discuss homeschooling, health, and balance all while running a farm, butcher shop, milk, and meat CSA, plus starting an online membership website.
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Further Discussion About Closed Loop Systems For The Homestead By Considering The Idea Of Expanding To A Network Of Other Homesteaders In A Local Community.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 165 – November 8, 2022
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I Have A Discussion With Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest About Her Journey Into Homesteading and Permaculture As Well As Small Scale Food Forests.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 164 – November 4, 2022
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Closed Loop Systems For The Homestead And How They Can Increase Self Sufficiency.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 163 – November 1, 2022
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I Have A Discussion With Michigan Homesteader Jordy Buck About His Journey Into Homesteading And His One Acre Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 162 – October 28, 2022
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Jordy and I Discuss: * His Journey Into Homesteading. * Crops and Livestock He and His Family Are Growing. * Growing A Large Enough Garden To Feed A Family, Feed The Livestock, and Sell At The Farmers Market. * Crops That Can Feed His Rabbits, Chickens, and Pigs. * Small Pig Breeds For The Homestead. * His Advice For Getting Started Homesteading Affordably. * His Blog and YouTube Channel. * And More…
Links: Jordy’s Website – https://northernhomesteading.com/
Jordy’s YouTube Channel, Homestead Knowhow – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7MZpQDIbc5tOXLmrb7fjg
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Indoor Vegetable Gardening Methods To Grow Food Year Round No Matter Where You Live.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 161 – October 25, 2022
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite Homesteading Resources For Inspiration, Motivation, and Education From Books, YouTube, Websites, and Podcasts.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 160 – October 18, 2022
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 159 – October 12, 2022
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Topic of Discussion: Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure * Reasons to put up fences and types of fencing * Types of trellises to install and DIY options. * Different types of paths to install in a garden * Purposes and options for borders * Irrigation options and installation * Ponds and water features * Row cover, shade cloth, netting, and hoops * Predator attracting, with habitat, housing, baths, and feeders * Pollinator attraction with habitat, gardens, and housing
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- Deer Netting – https://amzn.to/3EqcVGt
- Trellis Netting – https://amzn.to/3rJ1h1M
- Conduit Bender – https://amzn.to/3Ta5wyW
- Drip Irrigation Kit – https://amzn.to/3CM94SW
- Row Cover – https://amzn.to/3EqvMRG
- Owl Houses – https://amzn.to/3EqPCMv
- Bee Houses – https://amzn.to/3rHHZd7
Articles
- What’s The Difference Between A Permaculture Swale and A Ditch?
- Creating and Utilizing Permaculture Edge Effect For Abundance
- How To Safely Treat Wood Used for Raised Garden Beds
- Is My Wood Pallet Safe for Reuse – Learn How to Know?
Questions From The Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group Do you plant anything specifically for pollinators? – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5353968711323576/
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite and Least Favorite Things About Homesteading.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 158 – October 5, 2022
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Topic of Discussion: Our Favorite Things About Homesteading and Our Least Favorite Things Links: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: The Complete Back-to-Basics Guide – https://amzn.to/3qS2aVb
Questions from The Homestead Front Porch: Tim Asks: Autumn or Springtime for planting fruit trees? – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5335392809847833/
Alana Asks: Does anyone here grow and spin cotton into yarn? If so, can you tell me what seeds to get, what tools are needed, and any tips you might be able to offer? I crochet and knit and would love to be self-sufficient in making clothing for my family. – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5326587447395036/
- https://www.cottonacres.com/
- https://cottonclouds.com/
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 157 – September 28, 2022
Topics Discussed In This Podcast Episode: Reasons For Saving SeedsSelf Sufficiency
Save Money
Preparedness
Preserve Genetic Diversity
To Pass on Skills To Future Generations
Challenges of Seed SavingCross Pollination
Hybrid Plants vs Heirloom
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Difficulty Level of Certain Plants
How To Save SeedsTomatoes and Cucumbers – Should be fermented
Melons, Squash, Peppers
Onions
Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Turnips, Radish, Beets
Beans and Peas
How To Store The Seeds You Save or PurchasedPackets, Jars
Properly Labeled
Room Temperature Storage – Dry and Dark
Refrigerator – Make Sure They Are Dry
Freezer – carrots, parsnip, onions, and leeks
How Long Do Seeds Stay Good?
Depends on the Seed Type
(example) Tomato and Beans – Years
(example) Onion and Carrots – Months
Depends on Storage Method
Colder = Longer
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Seed Savers Exchange – https://www.seedsavers.org/how-to-save-seeds
Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners – https://amzn.to/3RumrvK
Seed Envelopes – https://amzn.to/3xbeV0T
How Long Can Seeds Be Stored and How Should You Store Them? – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-long-can-seeds-be-stored-and-how-should-you-store-them/
The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving – https://amzn.to/3LN1KsU
Food Safe Silica Packets – https://amzn.to/3fnCtJU
Starting Seeds Indoors: Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletin A-104 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin) – https://amzn.to/3reVnoV
Questions from The Homestead Front Porch: Peach trees – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5315898295130618/
Fencing —this one got a lot of responses already… – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5313353635385084/
Documenting the journey – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5316161861770928
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Guests Dave and Sonya About Homesteading Off-Grid.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 156 – September 21, 2022
Topics of Discussion * Dave and Sonya share their journey into homesteading. * Their cargo trailer to tiny house conversion, off-grid homestead. * How they set up and use generators, solar, and batteries for all their power needs. * Cooking off-grid using electricity efficiently, a solar oven, and a rocket stove. * Heating and air conditioning off the grid. * Off-grid water and sewage. * Basic Preparedness. * Their future endeavors.
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Book Mentioned: (affiliate link)
Polyface Designs: A Comprehensive Construction Guide for Scalable Farming Infrastructure - https://amzn.to/3xG3kqO
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Growing Garlic. The Reasons You Should Grow It, How and When To Plant It, Companion Planting, and Harvesting Garlic.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 155 – September 14, 2022
Topics of Discussion About Garlic
Reasons To Grow Garlic
- Easy To Grow
- Easy To Store
- Has Garden Benefits
- Culinary Benefits
- Health Benefits
Which Garlic Should You Grow
- Softneck
- Hardneck
- Elephant Garlic
Growing Garlic
- Growing Zones
- Soil and Sun Requirements
- Good and Bad Companions For Garlic
- Pest and disease
Planting Garlic
- Preparing The Soil
- Planting The Cloves
- Growing Garlic From Seed
- Caring For Garlic
When To Plant Garlic
When and How To Harvest Garlic
- Scapes
- Bulbs
Curing Garlic
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Oxford Academic Journal of Nutrition – Historical Perspective on the Use of Garlic – https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/131/3/951S/4687053
USDA Hardiness Zones – https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/Native_Gardening/hardinesszones.shtml
LEARN TO PROPERLY COLLECT AND GROW TRUE GARLIC SEED – http://garlicseed.blogspot.com/p/growing-garlic-from-true-seed.html
4-Tine Spading Digging Fork – https://amzn.to/3cDsdvU
Growing Garlic In Your Homestead Garden – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/growing-garlic-in-a-permaculture-garden/
Fermented Garlic Recipe – https://www.thespruceeats.com/lacto-fermented-garlic-recipe-1327724
Garlic Confit – https://cravingcalifornia.com/oven-roasted-garlic-confit/#recipe
Roasted Garlic infused oil – https://www.saveur.com/roasted-garlic-and-roasted-garlic-oil-recipes/
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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold has a conversation with Cannon Kirby about his homestead in central Florida and Fishing as a way to provide food for the homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 154 – September 7, 2022
Topics of Discussion (some links below may be affiliate links)
- Homesteading In Central Florida
- Fishing Equipment For Beginners - Inexpensive Beginner Fishing Set - https://amzn.to/3Rr7dak
- The Best Fish For Eating
- Finding Places To Fish
- Lake and River Pollution
- Tips For Cleaning Fish
- Preserving - FishVacuum Sealer - https://amzn.to/3cKOSGQ
- Cooking Fish
Shownotes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/preparing-trees-vines-canes-and-bushes-for-winter/
Topic:
Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter
Trees
Mulch The Base
Keep Away From Trunk
Mulch Options
Living Mulch
Wrap Trees In Extreme Climates
Commercial Options and DIY Options
Prevents Frost Damage On Bark
Protection Against Pests
Don’t Prune Until Dormant
Don’t Fertilize In Fall
Continue To Water When Needed
Vines
Clean Vineyard Floor To Reduce Disease and Pest Pressure
Fertilize With Compost or Organic Fertilizer
Protect Trunk and Graft Union By Hilling Up
Mulch
Prune When Dormant
Canes
Prune Out Brown Dead Canes
If You Want To Expand Bury Young Canes In Soil Or Mulch
Cut Ends Of Canes To Encourage Side Shoot Growth
Bushes
pH Adjustment
Mulch Heavily
Prune When Dormant
Wait Until Spring To Fertilize
Links:
(Some Links Below May Be Affiliate Links)
Ramial wood chips:
https://www.groworganicapples.com/organic-orcharding-articles/ramial-wood-chip-primer.php
Seasonal Checklist for orchard:
https://www.groworganicapples.com/organic-orcharding-articles/holistic-orchard-seasonal-checklist.php
Tree Protector Wrap - https://amzn.to/3At3ja4
How To Prune Raspberries - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/a-quick-guide-to-planting-raspberry-bushes/
Pruning Blackcurrant - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-prune-blackcurrant-bushes-the-right-way-a-quick-guide/
Pollarding and Coppicing Trees and Shrubs - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/pollarding-and-coppicing-trees-and-shrubs-why-and-how/
What You Need To Know About PH And Organic Soil - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ph-and-organic-soil/
The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way by Michael Phillips - https://amzn.to/3Q14L9G
Micheal Pillips:
YouTube - Holistic Orchard Management with Michael Phillips
Successful Biological Orcharding with Michael Phillips Parts 1-8 - YouTube (these are bite size pieces of above)
BackYard Berry Book:
The Backyard Berry Book: A Hands-On Guide to Growing Berries, Brambles, and Vine Fruit in the Home Garden: Otto, Stella
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About What To Do With Garden Beds After The Harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 152 – August 24, 2022
Topics of Discussion Garden Cleanup
- What To Do With The Organic Material
- Diseased Plants
- Pest Infestations
Soil Testing
- Adjusting pH if Necessary
- Soil Amending For Nutrient Deficiency
- Biochar
Soil Protection and Weed Control
- Mulch
- Ramial Woodchips
- Black Plastic - Occultation
- Clear Plastic - Solarization
Cover Crops For Weed Control and Soil Health
Resources Mentioned In The Podcast Article: How To Use Cover Crops In Your Homestead Garden - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-use-cover-crops-in-your-permaculture-garden/
Article: What You Need To Know About PH And Organic Soil - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ph-and-organic-soil/
Article: University of Minnesota Extention - Using the sun to kill weeds and prepare garden plots https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/solarization-occultation
Book: The Living Soil Handbook by Jesse Frost - https://amzn.to/3wadHCv
Book: The Intelligent Gardener by Steve Solomon - https://amzn.to/3A8Ugei
Book: Winning the War on Weeds by John Moody - https://amzn.to/3AwX32z
Podcast Episode: Weed Management In Your Garden With Guest John Moody - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/weed-management-in-your-garden-with-guest-john-moody/
Logan Labs: - https://loganlabs.com/
Grow Abundant will help read the soil test lab results and give recommendations - https://growabundant.com/order/#analysis
Garden Tutor Soil pH Test Kit - https://amzn.to/3R6IOqt
Ramial wood chips - https://www.groworganicapples.com/organic-orcharding-articles/ramial-wood-chip-primer.php
True Leaf Market for Cover Crop Seeds - https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRklGS
Podcast Shownotes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/self-reliance-or-homesteading-community-the-answer-is-yes/
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Self-Reliance and Homesteading Community, How They Work Together and How to Find and Be Involved In Community.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 151 – August 17, 2022 – Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes.
Topics of Discussion * When it comes to Self-Reliance and Community does one exclude the other? * Building and Being Involved With Local CommunitySkill Building Classes
Local Meetups
Farmers Market
Community Gardens
Quilting/sewing/fiber craft clubs
Wildcrafting * Community Through EventsHomesteaders of (State) Meetups
Homesteaders of America
Historical Societies/Reenacting (sp?) * Online CommunitiesForums
Youtube
Facebook Groups
Other Social Media platforms * If you can’t find a community you can make one!
Listener Questions and Feedback: We could share the results of the Poll you put in the group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5231226503597798/
Local Resources: * Find your county's local cooperative extension to find classes - https://gardenologist.org/cooperative-extension-directory-for-all-50-states-dc-and-puerto-rico/ * Find local groups through Meetup.com - https://www.meetup.com/
Online Community Resources: * Abundance Plus Community - https://abundancepluscommunity.com/ * Permies.com - https://permies.com/
Podcast Shownotes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/food-preservation-methods-past-and-present/
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About A Variety of Food Preservation Methods From The Past and Modern Methods.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 150 – August 10, 2022 – Food Preservation Methods (Past and Present).
Topic of Discussion Food Preservation Methods (Past and Present) * Minimal Processing – Root Cellars, Cool Storage, Room Temperature Storage, and in-ground storage. * Drying/Dehydrating/smoking * Canning – Water Bath Canning, Steam Canning, Pressure Canning, and Retort canning, * Freezing. * Freeze Drying. * Fermentation. * Preserving in Salt and Sugar. * Immersion in alcohol. (Liqueurs) * Preserving in Fat (larding)
Listener Questions and Feedback: Who’s planting (or planted) what for their fall garden?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5214736995246749/
Resources Mentioned On This Podcast Episode * Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving – https://amzn.to/3zGlIA7 * Excalibur Food Dehydrator – https://amzn.to/3bHDhHZ * Presto 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker – https://amzn.to/3p1B3pJ * National Centers for Home Canning – https://nchfp.uga.edu/ * MSU Food Preservation Classes and Information – https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_preservation/programs * Recipe for dried candied citrus peels (amazing) – https://www.marthastewart.com/313211/candied-citrus-peels * Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables by Mike Bubel – https://amzn.to/3JPsx6T * My Ultimate EXCALIBUR Food Dehydrator Recipe Book – https://amzn.to/3dbQqt6 * Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing by Michael Ruhlman – https://amzn.to/3bPN2nC * Townsend’s Amazon Page – https://amzn.to/3SG0z1u * Townsends – YouTube * Potted Meat Townsends – https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson/search?query=potted%20meat
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about how to make a homestead more drought resilient.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 149 – August 4th, 2022 – Building A Drought Resilient Homestead.
Listen To The Podcast We discuss what has been happening on our individual homesteads and the recent drought that has been affecting us. We dive into several methods that can make a homestead more drought resistant.
Topics of Discussion * Types of mulch and how it works to retain moisture and build soil. * Using shade and creating microclimates to reduce water use and increase retention. * We discuss our current rainwater collection and how we might be able to do better. * Watering Systems and Drip Irrigation for better use of the rainwater we collect and wasting less water. * Swales for retaining and using water more efficiently throughout a property. * Improving soil with organic matter and biochar * Intensive planting and planting in cover crops to shade the soil and retain water.
Read More at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-a-drought-resilient-homestead/
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I talk about how to use cover crops to benefit the soil in your garden.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 148 – July 28, 2022 – An Introduction To Using Cover Crops For Soil Improvement.
Resources: See My Article How To Use Cover Crops In Your Permaculture Garden
Get Your Cover Crop Seeds at True Leaf Market
https://redemptionpermaculture.com/21-popular-permaculture-garden-hand-tools/
No matter what you do in life, the proper tools can make a huge difference. Having those proper tools on hand before you need them can save you a lot of time and frustration.
So here is a list of 21 popular tools that gardeners often use and you may want to get before you need them.
https://redemptionpermaculture.com/integrating-hazelnut-into-a-food-forest-2/ On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I talk all about hazelnut; how to plant it, care for it and reap all the benefits from it. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 146 – June 13, 2022 – Integrating Hazelnut Into A Food Forest. Resources Check out the article: Growing Hazelnut in your Permaculture Food Forest: A Complete Guide
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I talk about all the benefits to raising rabbits on your homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 145 – June 6, 2022 – Stacking Functions With Rabbits On Your Permaculture Homestead.
https://redemptionpermaculture.com/stacking-functions-with-rabbits-on-your-permaculture-homestead/
Resources Check out my article on – 9 Reasons Raising Rabbits Might Be Perfect For Your Homestead
Podcast episode about stacking functions - Integrate Don’t Segregate, Stacking Functions In Permaculture
Resources What Is A Food Forest? Check out Article – What Is the Difference Between a Forest and Food Forest?
Do You Have Enough Land? See Article – How Much Land Is Needed To Grow A Permaculture Food Forest?
You Don’t Want To Wait Too Long For A Harvest. You May Not Have To. – How Long Does It Take To Grow A Permaculture Food Forest?
Is that actually dust and cobwebs on my microphone? I can't believe it has been well over a year since the last episode.
Why Did The Modern Homesteading Podcast Stop? Covid I was still doing the podcast a few months into all the changes covid was bringing to the world in 2020 but as time went on it started to have a huge impact on my life as well.
Work My job went into a shut down for several weeks but this wasn't the thing that had the biggest impact on the podcast. When I got back to work, however, things got a little crazy as we scrambled to make up for lost time. I started working very long days and extra days a week for months which left very little time for anything else.
Wedding On top of the heavy work schedule we also found ourselves planning for my youngest daughters wedding in 2020. If anyone has ever married off a daughter you know the stress and preparation that can go into that. Ever see the movie "Father of the Bride" with Steve Martin? I can relate to it.
Grandkids We found ourselves spending a lot of time with the grandkids as any grandparents would want to.
Camping We bought a used camper parked in a seasonal lot in a nice local campground to have a little get away on a few weekends a year. It's a place where we can take the grandkids fishing and just sit around a campfire with friends to relax from time to time.
Funeral In the last year I have lost my brother and my grandmother. Losing my brother was tough for a couple months and I was in charge of handling his memorial service. The hardest message I ever had to deliver.
The Busyness of Life! All in All it was just a busy few months and it pulled me away from the podcast and even my homesteading pursuits for a while.
The Homestead Continues To Slowly Transform The Food Forest I continued to very slowly work on the food forest I started the year before but didn't make a ton of progress. Started to build a few guilds around some of the trees planted there.
Winter Aquaponics and Microgreens I did grow an abundance of food in my kitchen and office through the 2020/2021 winter by growing several trays of microgreens a week and even setting up an indoor aquaponics system which produced very well.
A Long Road Ahead But It Will Be Worth It No doubt there were a few setbacks on my homesteading journey last year but we are pressing forward and made a few changes that are setting us in a direction we want to go.
A New Website, a New Podcast and a Slightly New Direction Introducing Redemption Permaculture and the Redemption Permaculture Podcast Many of you may have noticed I made a change in websites. I shut down SmallTownHomestead.com and built a brand new website, RedemptionPermaculture.com
This signifies the direction I'm taking my homestead and the focus of my journey. Permaculture has made the biggest impact in the way I homestead and I want that to be reflected in the branding of the website.
But wait there's more! I Started the new website at the beginning of 2021 and have been busy writing over 100 information packed articles but a couple months ago I launched a brand new podcast that I haven't talked much about until now because I wanted to get a few episodes uploaded first.
Introducing the Redemption Permaculture Podcast
What I Will Be Talking About On Future Episodes of The New Podcast Modern Homesteading Through The Lens of Permaculture It will be a lot of the same but always with a permaculture twist.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 143 – June 15, 2020 – Weed Management In Your Garden With Guest John Moody.
On this podcast episode guest, John Moody talks to us about many methods for controlling weeds in your garden.
We Discuss:
- Controlling weeds using solarization
- Germinating and destroying weeds through occulation
- Weed control with cover crops
- Using a variety of mulches to control weeds
- A variety of other homesteading topics
Links:
- Links to many of John's books including Winning The War On Weeds can be found at his website, https://johnwmoody.com/
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 142 – May 31, 2020 – Just Shootin' The Breeze About Food Forests.
On this podcast episode, I share a few thoughts about starting the food forest build on the lot I purchased last year.
I Discuss:
- How the garden overall is coming along.
- The trees I chose and planted in the future food forest.
- Thoughts on building guilds around the trees.
- Creating a beautiful and happy place as well as a place that provides an abundance of healthy food.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 141 – May 17, 2020 – Another Urban Homesteading Success Story With Guest Anne-Marie Miller.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Anne-Marie Miller (Dash) from BloomWhereYourPlanted.com.
We Discuss:
- Her amazing journey into homesteading.
- Learning through a community garden.
- Utilizing a front yard for a garden when it's the only place you can grow.
- The benefit of having great neighbors in an urban environment.
- Raising small livestock in an urban setting.
Links:
- Dash's Website: https://bloomwhereyourplanted.com/
- Dash's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBUP7AkJ5Sg_SlHue0jgdA
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 140 – May 10, 2020 – Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce.
On this podcast episode I chat with Homesteader and Host of The Living Free In Tennesee Podcast, Nicole Sauce.
We Discuss:
- Her journey into pursuing liberty, self-reliance, and homesteading.
- The pros and cons and the rights and wrongs of side hustles.
- What she's doing on her 3 acre homestead.
- How others can start right where they're at.
Links:
- Nicole's Website and Podcast: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/
- Nicole's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 139 – May 3, 2020 – Do What You Can Where You're At With Guest Brenda Scott.
On this podcast episode, I chat with the Author of the blog "Well Fed Homestead" Brenda Scott.
We Discuss:
- Her Journey into homesteading.
- Her families move from a 30-acre farm in Oregon to a 1/4 acre property in Virginia.
- The limitations of homesteading on a small property.
- The amazing amount you can still do even when on a small property.
- Water Keifer and Kombucha.
Links:
- Brenda's Website: https://www.wellfedhomestead.com/
- Brenda's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WellFedHomestead
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 138 – April 25, 2020 – The Guinea Fowl Principle With Guests Sean and Rachel Reeves.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Homesteaders Sean and Rachel Reeves who made a huge move from the city life of southern California to the country life of northern Virginia.
We Discuss:
- Their amazing journey into homesteading.
- Raising chickens for the first time.
- The lessons learned from raising guinea fowl.
- Choosing sheep as their larger livestock.
- Gardening when you've never gardened before.
- Plans for the future.
Links:
- Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arabella_farm/
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 137 – April 19, 2020 – The Homestead Journey With Guest Brian Wells.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Brian Wells from The Homestead Journey Podcast.
We Discuss:
- Brian's journey into homesteading.
- What he and his family are accomplishing on their 2 acre property.
- Raising American Guinea Hogs.
- The pros and cons of having a roadside honor system egg stand.
- Raised bed gardening.
- Gardening with the Ruth Stout method.
Links:
- Podcast:https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-homestead-journey
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 136 – March 2, 2020 – A Small Farm In The Making With Guest Jillae Dalmolin.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Jillae Dalmolin from Wanderin’ Barefoot Farm.
We Discuss:
- Jillae's journey into homesteading.
- Growing and raising nutritious food for better health.
- Seed Starting and selling plants.
- The livestock they are raising on their farm.
- Predator pressure.
- Transitioning from homesteading for themselves to farming for the community.
- Educating others on homesteading skills.
- Nutritious food and the medical community.
- Future homesteading plans.
Links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderinbarefootfarm/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderinbarefootfarm/
- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wanderinbarefoot
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 135 – February 16, 2020 – Having Fun While Making Homesteading A Reality With Guests Kevin and Heather O'Rourke.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Kevin and Heather O'Rourke from Bear Bottom Acres.
We Discuss:
- Their journey into homesteading.
- The slow transition from an urban homestead to a 40-acre homestead.
- Building skills where they are before making the move.
- Homesteading in a cold climate.
- Possible full-time homesteading opportunities.
- Why they document their journey on Youtube.
- Their future homesteading plans.
Links:
- Bear Bottom Acres Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXghP4QIvA50ne9mjvcybw
- Website: https://www.bearbottomacres.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearbottomacres/
- Elliot Coleman Books - https://amzn.to/2u1YqGW
- Nikki Jabbour Books - https://amzn.to/39EBNr8
On this episode, I pick up where I left off on the last episode and give you the last 5 of 10 ways to repurpose 5-gallon buckets.
No doubt there are many other unique uses for 5-gallon buckets on the homestead and as the saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention” so I’m sure when you see a need around the homestead for which a 5-gallon bucket will do the trick then you will put it to work. Because if there is one thing I know about homesteaders, they are resourceful and creative people.
Most homesteaders I know are big on repurposing things and why wouldn’t they be. Repurposing saves money and reduces waste so whenever you can find another purpose for something laying around not getting used and might get thrown away then it’s a good idea.
One such item that seems to be common on a homestead are 5 gallon buckets. We use them to carry feed and water, we use them to carry tools from place to place or perhaps as storage bins for things that pile up in our garages or barns, I even seem to use them for a step or a stool occasionally if I need to reach something or sit down to work on something.
By default, just because of what they are, they have a lot of uses on the homestead. However, we may tend to end up with more than we need for those normal everyday purposes. So what are some other ways we can use 5 gallon buckets and make the most of this resource?
Well on this episode of 5 minutes on the modern homestead I will share the first 5 of 10 ways to repurpose 5 gallon buckets for uses on your homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 132 – February 6, 2020 – 5 Minutes On The Modern Homestead - Homestead Dogs.
Welcome To This Episode of 5 Minutes on The Modern Homestead, Where Every Tuesday and Thursday You Get A Bite-Size Portion Of The Modern Homesteading Podcast Between Full Episodes To Help Keep You Inspired and Motivated On Your Homesteading Journey.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 131 – February 2, 2020 – Making The Homesteading Dream Happen With Guest Anna Sakawsky.
On this podcast episode, I chat with Anna Sakawsky from thehouseandhomestead.com.
We Discuss:
- Her journey into homesteading.
- All she is doing on a 1/4 acre homestead.
- Her online homesteading magazine.
- Her upcoming gardening course.
Links:
- Website: https://www.thehouseandhomestead.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseandhomestead
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTVxGJO1SuxvYgF4-ZccnQ
- Email: Anna@thehouseandhomestead.com
Where Have I Been?
- Explanation of what happened to the podcast last year and the restart.
- New website, Facebook page, and a new Apple podcast feed.
- New office/podcast studio.
- Writing and releasing my first book... a little about that.
Homestead Updates:
- Deconstructing a lot of the infrastructure.
- Rebuilding and moving raised beds.
- Fence build and relocation.
- Planting Trees and berry bushes.
- Planting guilds.
Links:
- Website: https://redemptionpermaculture.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redemptionpermaculture
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-homesteading-podcast/id1483544772
- My Book: From Home To Small Town Homestead: Pursuing Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability No Matter Where You Live
Using the Edge Effect in the layout of your homestead can make the most of your growing space by increasing productivity and even adding an element of natural beauty to your garden.
In this episode I discuss a few of the ways in which the permaculture design principle of “Integration not Segregation” can work to make your homestead more efficient and productive.
Every homestead needs a few tools but which ones are the most useful and make homesteading easier? On this podcast episode I discuss a few such tools, some might seem obvious, others maybe you haven’t thought about.
In this podcast episode I talk about building skills other than what we consider traditional homesteading skills. There are many other skills you can develop that can help you take steps toward self sufficiency and sustainability.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 125 – September 3, 2019 - Increasing Soil Fertility Through Permaculture Practices.
In this episode I discuss a few ways to help soil fertility in ways normally exercised in permaculture practices. These are ways that are simulated in nature to create balanced, rich and living soil.
Using Plants To Increase Soil Fertility
Polycultures and Guilds
Nitrogen fixing plants
Fast decaying root systems
Using Chop and Drop To Increase Soil Fertility
Puts nutrients on topsoil
Creates an environment for worms and beneficial insects
Creates an environment for a thriving microbiology
Using Livestock To Increase Soil Fertility
Rotational grazing
Using Swales and Ponds To Collect Nutrients
Using Hugelkultur To Create A Nutrient Dense Area
Increases microbiology through organic material decay and moisture retention.
Using Biochar
By making biochar from brush and other hard to compost organic material, you can improve soil — it enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer.
What’s biochar? Basically, it’s organic matter that is burned slowly, with a restricted flow of oxygen, and then the fire is stopped when the material reaches the charcoal stage. Unlike tiny tidbits of ash, coarse lumps of charcoal are full of crevices and holes, which help them serve as life rafts to soil microorganisms. The carbon compounds in charcoal form loose chemical bonds with soluble plant nutrients so they are not as readily washed away by rain and irrigation. Biochar alone added to poor soil has little benefit to plants, but when used in combination with compost and organic fertilizers, it can dramatically improve plant growth while helping retain nutrients in the soil.
Using Leaf Mold
Leaf mold is the result of letting leaves sit and decompose over time. It is dark brown to black, has a pleasant earthy aroma and a crumbly texture, much like compost. In fact, leaf mold is just that: composted leaves. Instead of adding a bunch of organic matter to a pile, you just use leaves.
Leaf mold is essentially a soil conditioner. It increases the water retention of soils. According to some university studies, the addition of leaf mold increased water retention in soils by over 50%. Leaf mold also improves soil structure and provides a fantastic habitat for soil life, including earthworms and beneficial bacteria.
Using Fungus
For feeding fungi, the ideal wood chips should be obtained from freshly cut smaller branches with the leaves still on them. That’s where the most nutrients reside and the good fungi love that.
Beneficial fungi are certain species of fungi that protect our plants from disease by:
Out-competing disease organisms
Creating a healthy soil biology
Offering direct protection to our plants by producing anti-pathogens
Providing nutrients and water directly to the plants for better plant health
Compost Tea
Comfrey
Manure
Vermicompost
Worm Castings
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 124 – June 23, 2019 – Chatting About Elderberry (Mostly) With Guest John Moody.
On today’s podcast episode I have a chat with author, speaker and homesteader John Moody about growing and using Elderberry and his new book on the subject.
Homestead Updates:
Quail, quail and more quail.
More rabbit buns on the homestead but not without complications.
Rain, rain and more rain.
It’s starting to really cause me some problems in the garden.
Should be closing on this week on a property we are buying next door.
Main Topic:
Chatting About Elderberry (Mostly) With Guest John Moody
John is a return guest who you can also hear on episode 112. He discovered more than a decade ago that his diet was killing him, with duodenal ulcers, seasonal allergies, and other health problems. So, the family began to transition to local foods and local food distribution. Eventually, he relocated his family to 35 acres of land to put his learning into practice. He is the founder of the Whole Life Buying Club, and also speaks at many local, regional, and national events on food, farming, and nutrition. Author of the Frugal Homesteader Handbook, he has three books forthcoming to help growers and gardeners, including one on weed control and one on elderberry.
Resources:
John’s Books –
The Frugal Homesteader: Living The Good Life On Less
The Elderberry Book Pre-order Form
John’s Website – https://homesteaderhandbook.com/
Homestead Recipe Of The Week:
This week’s recipe comes in from Sam at Lupine Wood Rabbitry in Alexander, NC. and she has an awesome fermented drink recipe for us called Tepache.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 123 – May 29, 2019 – Spring 2019 State Of The Homestead
On this podcast episode I chat all about the progress and plans as well as the successes and failures at our little Small Town Homestead. I will also go beyond the homestead and talk about the Modern Homesteading Podcast and the Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group and the Membership Community.
The Garden:
Soil preparation has gone well.
What I have planted (or will be planting) this year.
A walk around the property at each bed (or future bed).
Trees and Berries.
Too much rain has caused me some issues.
Way behind on getting some trellises built and some beds built and planted.
Compost Production:
Kitchen compost
Larger compost system,
New lawn mower with bagger is beneficial.
Vermicompost
Comfrey
Livestock:
Rabbit (breeding production, issues I’ve had, expansion)
Quail (incubation, brooders, expansion)
Fish (tilapia update)
Kitchen:
Not much left in the pantry as far as canned goods from last year. Some beans, beats, and pickles.
Update on the Big Berkey water filtration system.
My review and personal experience with the Carey Electric Pressure Canner.
Always improving our cooking from scratch knowledge and skills
Continuing to learn more and practice with herbal remedies.
Continuing to make many of our household cleaners.
Overall Progress Toward Self Sufficiency, Sustainability, Freedom and A Healthier Lifestyle
2 steps forward 1 step back
Always moving a little closer to being debt free.
Switching to electric cordless or manually operated.
Overall health seems good.
Updated 1 vehicle
State of The Podcast:
Surpassed One Million downloads a few weeks ago as best as I can tell.
Averaging about 2000 more listeners a week than last year, which means we are growing.
I will continue to do interviews, add and drop segments as I see fit and do occasional solo shows that cover topics and information like this.
Having a lot more fun with it this year!
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 122 – May 12, 2019 – Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith
On this podcast episode I’m joined by Homesteader and Market Gardener Jason Smith to talk about his homesteading journey and a little about the ins and outs of establishing and running a market garden.
Homestead Updates:
Planted 2 different varieties of elderberries on the homestead that I purchased from Stark Brothers Nursery.
Got my wine cap mushroom spawn in from Field and Forest.
Ordered some tilapia for the aquaponics system from Lakeway Tilapia.
Building a more appropriate arbor for the grapes.
Main Topic:
Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith
Jason, his wife Megan and daughter have been homesteading for a number of years and run an on farm market that sells to local restaurants in the Nashville area. They raise vegetables year around using unheated greenhouses and on farm inputs to create better soil, and also have laying hens they use for eggs. They can food, heat their house using a wood stove and have become very thrifty over the years. They have a very successful homestead but it didn’t happen overnight. It’s had its challenges and they love sharing their experiences so other folks can benefit from it and want to share and inspire folks to homestead.
We Discuss:
Jason’s journey into homesteading.
Growing year round in a four season climate.
Starting and expanding his market garden.
Using chickens on the homestead.
Homesteading for better health as well as a business.
Building a hoophouse.
Building mobile vegetable washing stations.
Building a walk in cooler with a coolbot.
Resources:
Jason’s Farm Website – https://www.smithfamilyfarmtn.com/
Jason’s Blog – https://smithfamilyfarmtn.blogspot.com/
Jason’s Youtube Channel –https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_6SzCMTTkjNDS8qU2TzEg
Also mentioned in the podcast:
Coolbot Website – https://www.storeitcold.com/
Curtis Stone – https://theurbanfarmer.co/
Homestead Recipe Of The Week:
This week’s recipe comes in from Darcey for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 121 – April 28, 2019 – Gardening In A Hoophouse With Guest Pam Dawling
On this podcast episode I’m joined by Gardener and Author Pam Dawling as we talk about how year round gardening in a hoophouse can increase yields and the quality of vegetables and extend the growing season.
Homestead Updates:
Baby rabbits on the homestead.
Going to grow a couple different beans this year.
Teddy Bear Sunflowers.
Bringing elderberry and currants to the homestead.
Main Topic:
Gardening In A Hoophouse With Guest Pam Dawling
Pam Dawling has grown vegetables at Twin Oaks Community, central Virginia for 27 years, feeding 100 people from 3.5 acres. She is the author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round Hoophouse. She is a contributing editor with Growing for Market magazine, a workshop presenter, and a weekly blogger on www.sustainablemarketfarming.com
We Discuss:
Pam’s journey into gardening and writing books
What is a hoophouse
How having a hoophouse can extend the growing season
Crops you can grow year round in a hoophouse
Pam’s book: The Year-Round Hoophouse
Resources:
Pam’s Website
www.sustainablemarketfarming.com
Pam’s Books
The Year-Round Hoophouse: Polytunnels for All Seasons and All Climates
Sustainable Market Farming: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres
Natural Resources Conservation Service
High Tunnel System Initiative
Other Links Mentioned
http://hightunnels.org/
Homestead Recipe Of The Week:
This week’s recipe comes in from Echo and she shares a family favorite recipe with us for Russian Potato Leek Soup and 90 minute Soft Pretzels.
This Week’s Question For The Podcast
Hey Harold. Love your show. My name is Sam and I’m a homesteader in western North Carolina. Just listened to your episode on your rabbitry. My friend yoko and I run a small rabbit farm and I had a question about your watering setup. This past winter was super harsh and we had a lot of trouble keeping water lines unfrozen. We use the nipple gravity feed but everything shut down after low temps. How do you keep your rabbitry watered during the freezing winter months?
My answer:
The hard way! Gravity feed systems just don’t work when it’s below freezing so the only other choice is to put in the work of swapping out water bottles frequently or using bowls.
The way I do it is I keep a bucket full of 32 oz water bottles in the house and every morning I fill them and take them out and swap them for the frozen bottles and then do the same thing in the evening.
If you have electricity running to your rabbitry you can use heated water bottles or bowls but I have found they won’t heat up properly unless you use a heavy duty extension cord so you need outlets near each cage.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 120 – April 21, 2019 – A Few Favorite Perennials With Guest Natalie Bogwalker.
On this podcast episode I’m joined by Founder and Director of Wild Abundance.net Natalie Bogwalker and we discuss a few of her favorite perennials for the homestead and her school Wild Abundance and the classes they offer.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 119 – April 7, 2019 – Townhouse Homesteading with Guest Ashley Dempster.
On this podcast episode I’m joined by homesteader and blogger Ashley Dempster of Townhouse Homestead as we discuss the many things she is doing to homestead even though she has very little space.
Homestead Updates:
Growing A Scoby For Kombucha Experiment
Mulching Flower Beds and Pathways
Playing Where’s Waldo With The Quail After Leaving The Cage Door Open
Grandson Falling Down With A Jacket Pocket Full Of Eggs.
Actually got to spend a whole day working outside in the garden doing prep and cleanup.
In The News
The Weekly “News From Around The Bend” Article From Small Scale Life
Main Topic:
Townhouse Homesteading with Guest Ashley Dempster
Ashley lives in Calgary, Canada with her fiancé and they homestead in a 1400 sqft urban townhouse with a tiny front and back yard. She also blogs about her journey at townhousehomestead.com
We Discuss:
The why and how she got started homesteading
How she homesteads in a townhouse
Small space and indoor gardening
Her future plans for homesteading
Fishing, foraging, cooking, needle work and more
Resources:
Ashley’s Website – https://townhousehomestead.com/
Townhouse Homestead on Instagram
AeroGarden Hydroponic Indoor Gardens
Homestead Recipe Of The Week:
Fall Garden Jambalaya
This weeks recipe comes in Angie from Marshland Acres
“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.” Thomas Jefferson
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 118 – March 31, 2019 – Homesteading and Heritage Cooking With Guest Jill Winger
On this podcast episode I’m joined by author, homesteader, blogger and creator of the Heritage Cooking Crash Course, Jill Winger as we chat about her journey into homesteading, some of the things she is doing on her homestead and heritage cooking.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 117 – March 17, 2019 – Homesteading and Chicken Chat With Guest Alyssa Olson
On this podcast episode i’m joined by homesteader and blogger Alyssa Olson from thesheepshedmn.com as we talk about her homestead and starting a chicken flock.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 116 – March 02, 2019 – Heating Your Home With Firewood With Guest Kerry Brown
On this podcast episode I’m joined by guest Kerry Brown to discuss the basics of getting started heating your home with firewood even if your home doesn’t currently have a woodstove.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 115 – February 18, 2019 – All The Dirt On Living The Good Life with Author Kirsten Lie-Nielsen.
On this podcast episode I have a chat with homesteader and author Kirsten Lie-Nielsen from hostilevalleyliving.com about her homesteading journey and her book “So You Want To Be A Modern Homesteader: All The Dirt On Living The Good Life”
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 114 – February 11, 2019 – Family Homesteading With Guest Teri Page.
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Teri Page to discuss her new book “Family Homesteading: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Sufficiency for the Whole Family” and her family’s journey into homesteading and what that has been like with and for her kids.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 113 – February 3, 2019 – Building Your Own Organic Garden Oasis With Guest Jackie Beyer of the Organic Gardener Podcast.
On today’s podcast episode I have a chat with Jackie Beyer of the Organic Gardener Podcast about her journey into organic gardening, her podcast and building an organic gardening oasis.
Jackie grew up on Long Island about 20 miles from NYC. In 4th grade she read a book about a girl who moves to northwest Montana. From that day on she was determined to move there and at 21 she entered the University of Montana. During her junior year she met her husband Mike on a mountainside and they have been together for over 24 years now! Mike has been gardening in the Rocky Mountains for 40 something years. Jackie launched the Organic Gardener Podcast in January 2015 and has interviewed over 260 gardeners and food experts.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 112 – January 27, 2019 – A Discussion With John Moody, Author Of The Frugal Homesteader.
On today’s podcast episode I have a chat with John Moody. John discovered more than a decade ago that his diet was killing him, with duodenal ulcers, seasonal allergies, and other health problems. So, the family began to transition to local foods and local food distribution. Eventually, he relocated his family to 35 acres of land to put his learning into practice. He is the founder of the Whole Life Buying Club, and also speaks at many local, regional, and national events on food, farming, and nutrition. Author of the Frugal Homesteader Handbook, he has three books forthcoming to help growers and gardeners, including one on weed control and one on elderberry.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 111 – January 14, 2019 – Why Every Homesteader Should Also Be A Prepper.
On This podcast episode I discuss a few things homesteaders should be doing to practice preparedness for when or if disaster strikes in any form.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 110 – December 26, 2018 – Seed Catalogs You Should Have On Your Coffee Table.
How can you get and stay excited about your springtime garden when you are struggling through the long winter months. One way I have found is by surrounding myself with seed catalogs to keep the dream alive. Here are a few you should probably have sitting around.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 109 – December 11, 2018 – Emergency Backup Power Options.
On this podcast episode I discuss some possible options to have in place just in case you lose power on your homestead for an extended period of time.
What are you lacking to really get your homestead going; time, money, land, stuff? In this episode I will discuss how to find free and cheap resources to build your homestead.
In this podcast episode I just wanted to chat with you about what has been going on around the homestead. I talk about why I took a short break and some of the things I’ve been doing in the garden and with the livestock. I also talk about a few changes I’m thinking of making around the homestead. Mostly just chewin’ the fat with my friends as I take a drive to go get some homestead supplies.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 106 – September 30, 2018 – How To Grow and Have Fresh Lettuce All Year.
It is great to grow your own food, harvest that food and then in some form or another preserve that food to make it available year round. What is even better though is having something fresh from the garden you can eat year round.
On this podcast episode I answer a listener question about how I grow lettuce for fresh salads year round in a four season climate.
Homesteading in small spaces has many challenges but things get even tougher when children’s play equipment is battling for space in the backyard of an urban or suburban homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 105 – September 5, 2018 – Creative Homesteading In Small Spaces With Children.
On this podcast episode I answer a listener question by giving my thoughts on how to creatively homestead around and with children playground toys like trampolines, swing sets and playhouses.
Have you ever thought about homesteading with a tiny house but don’t know where to begin? Is it even something that’s right for you? Is homesteading while living in a tiny house even practical?
On today’s podcast episode I have a conversation with Ryan Mitchell from TheTinyLife.com and he answers questions like these and others.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 104 – August 24, 2018 – Tiny House Homesteading.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 103 – August 20, 2018 – Preparing A Chicken Coop For A Cold Winter.
On this podcast episode I answer a listener question about prepping a coop for winter, specifically about ventilation requirements in a coop. This is an often underestimated feature in a coop but a very important one.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 102 – August 13, 2018 – Using Goats And Other Methods For Clearing Land.
On this podcast episode I answer a question from a listener by sharing my thoughts on how to clear underbrush from a piece of land using goats to make it useful for other livestock or anything else he might want to do with it.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 101 – August 2, 2018 – Homesteading On A Temporary Property.
Do you want to start homesteading someday but don’t live on your “forever homestead” and don’t plan on staying at your current location too long? What can you do right now, right where you are even if it’s a temporary situation? On this podcast episode I tackle those questions.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 100 – July 23, 2018 – Reflecting Back and Looking Forward On This 100th Episode.
On this episode I am celebrating 100 episodes by taking a few minutes and looking at why I started this podcast, what I’ve learned along the way, what I believe this podcast has accomplished so far and where I think it’s heading in the future.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 99 – July 19, 2018 – What To Do First To Turn A New Home Into A Homestead
In this podcast episode I answer a question from a listener about what I would suggest they do first at their soon to be new home to turn it into a functioning homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 98 – July 16, 2018 – What Podcasts Do I Listen To and What Is My Opinion About Jack Spirko and The Survival Podcast
In this podcast episode I answer a question about what podcasts I am currently listening to and my thoughts on Jack Spirko and his podcast called The Survival Podcast.
In this Podcast episode I answer a question about what I believe caused my past health issues and the diet that helped me turn it all around.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 96 – July 9, 2018 – A Homesteading Journey That Went Down Many Paths: An Interview With Michele Nutter.
On this podcast episode I have a conversation with homesteader and Author Michele Nutter. Michele started homesteading for frugal living reasons but soon started down many other paths such as pursuing healthy eating of ethically raised meats, herbal remedies and even a preparedness lifestyle as well as many other paths.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 95 – June 29, 2018 – 5 Great Ways To Use Coffee Grounds On The Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 94 – June 25, 2018 – The Good, Bad and Ugly About Growing Bamboo.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 93 – June 20, 2018 – Laying Down A Strong Foundation For A New Homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 92 – June 18, 2018 – Small Backyard Ponds: Advantages and Dealing With Potential Problems.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 90 – June 11, 2018 – What Is Homesteading?
In this podcast episode we will dive into what homesteading is and what it means to pursue a life of self sufficiency and sustainability.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 89 – June 6, 2018 – Building A Greenhouse Out Of Old Windows.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 88 – June 4, 2018 – When Are You Too Young or Old To Start Homesteading?
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 87 – June 1, 2018 – How To Properly Use A Greenhouse.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 86 – May 28, 2018 – Return of Investment In Homesteading.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 85 – May 25, 2018 – Protecting Plants In The Heat of Summer.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 84 – May 23, 2018 – Outdoor and Summer Kitchens.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 83 – May 21, 2018 – Planting Trees and Shrubs In Less Than Ideal Soil.
On this podcast episode I discuss 7 perennials you might want to consider growing on your homestead. I go over how to prepare, maintain and make best use of these perennials.
On this podcast episode I will discuss what is commonly known as the second permaculture design principle, Stacking Functions. The application of this design principle can lead to a more productive homestead.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 80 - Destructive Insect Control For Organic Gardening
In this podcast episode, I discuss a few methods for controlling destructive insects in your organic garden and give the best chance for having a great harvest.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 79 - Raising Coturnix Quail On The Homestead
In this podcast episode, I discuss what you need to know to get started raising Jumbo Brown Coturnix Quail on your homestead. I talk about the basic facts about these quail, general care and equipment needed as well as some the benefits from this wonderful livestock.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 78 - Homesteaders Share Why They Started Homesteading
In this episode, I was feeling under the weather and fighting a cough so I asked some folks if they wanted to share why they started homesteading. This is a collaboration from a few homesteaders about what lead them down this path.
We will hear from:
Troy McClung from Red Tool House – https://redtoolhouse.com/.
Christopher Solesbee from www.thefreedomliving.com.
David from http://optout.killchair.net/
Tom Domres from The Small Scale Life Podcast – http://www.smallscalelife.com/
I also went into past episodes and pulled out a couple:
Ariel Gunn from episode 42
Cindy Patterson from episode 44
We close with my story which is taken from a podcast episode I was interviewed for by Jason Carrier of The Live Free and Grow Podcast.
I hope these stories of why we got into homesteading cause you to think about the reasons you homestead or inspire to start your journey down the homesteading path.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 77 - Living Fences: Trees, Hedges and Fedges
In this podcast episode I discuss creating privacy or a barrier using living fences, made from trees, hedges and fedges.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 76 - 10 Things I Don’t Want You To Know About Me
On this podcast episode I respond to some negative feedback by telling you 10 things I don’t really want you to know about me in order to take myself off a pedestal some have put me on and help you realize you can homestead and make a difference in the world.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 75 - The Wormcast: All About Vermicomposting
In this podcast episode, I discuss composting with worms. Vermicomposting is a fantastic way to compost and provides valuable nutrients for your garden, here’s what you need to know to get started with your very own composting system.
In this podcast episode I decided to step away from the usual format and do something fun by combining two of my passions, homesteading and good movies. I discuss 27 movies I believe offer a little homesteading inspiration to keep you ever pressing forward in your journey.
In this podcast episode I discuss the dreaded coccidiosis which is a common problem among homesteaders raising livestock. I talk about what coccidiosis is and how to prevent and treat it.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian or a doctor and what I share in this post is knowledge gained through my own research and personal experience and should be taken as such. Please do your own research and/or consult a doctor or veterinarian for answers concerning your health or the health of your animals.
I decided to take a break for a couple of weeks during the holiday season from the regular podcast episodes but I did want to tell you a few things and leave you with some recommendations.
On this podcast episode, I answer a few questions from listeners. I talk about what to get started with on a new homestead, mistakes I’ve made and what I’d do different, getting away from the homestead and farm sitters, what to look for on a new homestead, guest rules on my homestead, what I’ve decided to stop doing and making use of a leach field area.
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 70 - December 3, 2017 - The Underappreciated Mulberry Tree
When someone asks me what my favorite most useful tree on the homestead is I’m quick to answer, The Mulberry Tree! This usually surprises the person asking the question as this tree is considered a burden to many homeowners. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk about why I believe it is one of the best trees you can have on your homestead.
Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 69 - November 19, 2017 - Pioneer Roots With Guest Melissa K. Norris
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by homesteader, blogger, author, and podcaster Melissa K. Norris. Melissa and her family homestead 15 acres in Washington where they raise cattle, chickens, pigs, grow heirloom vegetables, and put a lot of emphasis on cooking from scratch. She has written two books and she is the host of the “Pioneering Today” Podcast.
Melissa and I Discuss:
How she got a passion for homesteading and began her journey.
An audio tour of her homestead.
Why she started cooking from scratch and the difference it made.
We talk about her books and Master Class.
Melissa gives advice for folks just getting started.
Resources For Today’s Episode:
Melissa’s Website: https://melissaknorris.com/
Books –
- The Made From Scratch Life,
- Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made from Scratch Living
- Hand Made Masterclass
Getting started homesteading is easy, all you have to do is just start. But to keep homesteading, well that might be a little tougher. In this podcast episode, I discuss 5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Homestead Updates:
Fighting off colds
A new place to hunt
We got our first hard frost of the year
Cleaning up the gardens for winter
Greenhouse cleaned up and ready for winter
Winterizing the homestead
Homesteading Relevant News:
Gainesville women learn self-sufficiency through Homestead program – https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/gainesville-women-learn-self-sufficiency-through-homestead-program/
The Country’s First Interactive Sustainability Park Is Taking Root In Waterbury Center – http://digital.vpr.net/post/countrys-first-interactive-sustainability-park-taking-root-waterbury-center#stream/0
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question for the Facebook Group for this episode: What is your greatest challenge in homesteading? Check out the answers here-https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/permalink/1450606241659862/
Main Topic Of Discussion:
5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader
1. Laziness
It might be more work than you thought it would be. Perhaps podcasts and Youtube make it sound and look easier than it is.
I think you get the point…
2. Burn out
One of the biggest problems I see in homesteaders failing is they burn out due to taking on too much too soon.
3. Debt
In the modern world, it’s extremely easy to take on too much debt. This could come in the form of a mortgage that’s too large for you to handle or a desire to keep up with the Joneses by purchasing new vehicles that you can’t afford or maybe just the desire to have it all now through credit cards.
Dave Ramsey – https://www.daveramsey.com/
4. Lack of preparedness
When the unexpected happens it can cause you to fail in all your hopes and dreams if you’re not prepared.
Financial preparedness
Disaster preparedness
Mental preparedness
5. Too high of expectations
When homesteading isn’t everything you thought it would be quick enough it can cause you to give up. Be patient Be aware of societies and your own desires for instant gratification
Today’s Recommendations:
Youtube Channel: OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9ITE5nuShQ37Xd-NVkdcg
Being prepared and keeping supplies around the homestead is a necessity in my opinion. That’s why I think building your very own “Homestead Hardware Store” is a good idea. There is a fine line between being prepared and being a hoarder and that distinction can be clearly drawn by keeping things in stock that you may actually use around your homestead from time to time.
On today's podcast episode I discuss a small list of a few things I think are a good idea to have around for everyday use and occasional emergencies.
Do you have dreams of being a homesteader but your spouse doesn’t? On today’s podcast episode I want to give some of my thoughts on homesteading even if your spouse isn’t on board with the whole self-sufficiency thing.
Homestead Updates:
Lots of seed collecting going on. Next weekend is rabbit processing day (postponed a week).Major website additions going on (further updates later).Best beet harvest ever.
Homesteading Relevant News:
Small Farm, Real Profit – https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/sustainable-farming/small-urban-farm-zm0z17onzmar
Homesteading on display at Doors Open Grimsby – https://www.niagarathisweek.com/community-story/7561715-homesteading-on-display-at-doors-open-grimsby/
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question in the Front Porch for this week’s podcast episode: What would you say is your greatest success on your homestead?
Main Topic Of Discussion:
Homesteading When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board
Why your spouse isn’t on board
Don’t just make assumptions, ask them.
Address the issues that might get them on board
Money
Doesn’t like animals
Doesn’t like gardening
Afraid people will think they are crazy
Doesn’t want to be overworked
Doesn’t want to give up life’s comforts.
Whatever it is talk with them and compromise.
Start Slow
Don’t bring in an excavator and do major Earthworks for your new permaculture food forest.
Don’t take on more than you yourself can handle.
Do what you can
But don’t burn yourself out!
Involve them when you can
If there is any part of it they particularly enjoy then make sure they are involved.
Let them enjoy the changes and successes
Don’t rub it in their face, just let them notice.
Love them no matter what!
This is the person you chose to love for better or worse and while you should be able to pursue your dreams you should also be there for them to pursue theirs.
It has never been more important for you to grow at least some of your own healthy food. The good news is anyone can do it no matter where they live. One great way is to garden using containers.
Being an Urban Homesteader I have always considered container gardening but fortunately, I have enough property that I have been able to plant in the ground and in raised beds throughout my homestead. However, this past growing season I decided to up my game and grow a bit more so I turned to containers to expand my garden and now I’m sold on the benefits of Gardening in this way.
Let’s take a look at a few of the pros and cons of container gardening and see if it makes sense for you.
Container Gardening Pros
Anyone can grow food this way – because containers don’t take up much space, even if you live in an apartment you can have a garden. If you have a balcony or a patio or even a sunny window you can grow some food.
Your garden can be easily moved – I would be embarrassed to say how many times I have planted something in the ground or put up a raised bed somewhere only to regret it and then go through the trouble of relocating it later. Gardening in containers eliminates this problem.
Weeds are not a problem – using a good quality potting soil ensures there will be no long days of crawling through your garden searching out the latest nemesis trying to smother out and rob nutrients from your beloved vegetables.
Container Garden Cons
Paying attention to soil moisture is more critical – Containers have to be watered regularly as they will dry out much quicker. If watering your containers is hard for you to make time for you may want to set up a drip irrigation system that weaves its way from plant to plant throughout the garden.
The soil must be occasionally replaced – because of the limited microbiology within a container simply adding supplements to the containers will not sustain them forever. Probably once a year you will need to replace the soil.
Containers can be expensive – The bigger and higher quality the container is the more expensive it is. The good news is lots of things can be repurposed and used as planting containers, from 5-gallon buckets to washtubs, basically, anything that can hold a few inches minimum of soil and can have drain holes put in it can be a container for growing some kind of vegetable.
Vegetables That Grow Easily In Containers.
Basically, anything CAN be grown in a container, even fruit trees, but no doubt some things do better. Unless you have an assortment of very large containers, shallow root vegetables are going to do best.
Lettuce, spinach, and other greens do great; even some fruiting vegetables do great, like cherry tomatoes. Root vegetables can do well also as long as the container is deep enough to accommodate the deep taproot. So carrots, radishes, turnips, and others should not be ruled out as container garden crops.
So what do you think? Is container gardening right for you? Whether it is or not I hope you will be inspired to start growing your own organic healthy food and begin a journey of food freedom and self-sufficiency.
Comment below with your thoughts or questions about container gardening.
A big step toward self-sufficiency is knowing how to collect and store seeds from your garden. On today’s podcast episode I discuss all the basics of seed saving and all the reasons you may want to start doing it.
Homestead Updates:
Slow, Non-Exciting Week on the Homestead! Just get up and do it again.
Homesteading Relevant News:
Forbes Article: Dear Homesteaders, Self-Reliance Is A Delusion
Sustainable Living Podcast: Are Homesteaders Moochers?
Pioneering Today Podcast: Dear Forbes, Homesteading, and Self-Reliance is a Delusion?
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
This week's Q & A from the Front Porch: What is one skill you would like to learn that you believe would make you more self-sufficient?
Main Topic Of Discussion:
Seed Saving for Self Sufficiency
Why Save Your Seeds?
To save money
To ensure you have the best garden you can have.
For preparedness
To become more self-sufficient through knowledge
For future generations.
To participate in seed exchanges.
What To Know Before You Start Saving Seeds.
Podcast episode with Mary from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds: What’s The Difference Between Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO Seeds? Self, insect, and wind pollination
3 Easy Garden Favorites To Save Seeds From.
Beans – When to harvest seeds, separating chaff, testing for dryness.
Lettuce – How and when to collect the seed
Tomatoes – Collecting seed, fermentation process, testing for dryness.
Storing Seeds
Enemies of storing seeds are moisture, heat, light.
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.
The freezer is great but seeds MUST be completely dried.
Envelopes, bags, jars.
Resources For Seed Saving
Website: Seed Savers Exchange
Book: Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners, 2nd Edition by Suzanne Ashworth
Book: The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs by Robert E. Gough
Today’s Recommendations:
Go hunting and fishing! For us, the squirrel hunting season just got started so it’s a great time to put a few in the freezer. If you want to know more about squirrel hunting I did a whole episode on that a couple of years ago called “What You Need To Know About Hunting Squirrel“. This is also a great time of the year to go fishing as the mornings are cooler and pleasant for us in the midwest anyway. So get out there and enjoy some nature!
Book: The Only Squirrel Cookbook You’ll Ever Need
Getting the most from your garden depends on a lot of things including the right climate conditions for each specific plant. On today’s podcast episode I discuss how to locate or create microclimates for your garden and how best to use those microclimates.
Homestead Updates:
Why I haven’t been podcasting and responding to social media and emails much lately.
Planting fall crops
This year’s tomato crop
Homesteading Relevant News:
What, Exactly, Is Permaculture?
Permaculture: Can a system of sustainable farming catch on locally?
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch
A new segment where I share a few things from the Homestead Front Porch Facebook group including a question I ask group members and some of their answers.
Q & A from the group:
What is something you know about homesteading now that you wish you had known when you started?
Main Topic Of Discussion:
Creating and Utilizing Microclimates
What is a microclimate?
Simply put it is the climate of a very small or restricted area, especially when this differs from the climate of the surrounding area. Microclimates can allow the growing of plants in an area that normally would not grow in the hardiness zone or the season of the area.
Microclimates are created and vary due to soil, water, weather, sun, and warmth. Variances in these areas can be caused by many reasons including garden direction, exposure to wind, slopes, and berms, structures and overhangs, the topography of the land, and soil drainage along with many other factors.
Locating microclimates on your property.
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources has a great Garden Site Microclimate Evaluation Form that can be downloaded or printed off to help locate microclimates on your homestead.
Creating microclimates.
To create a microclimate you simply need to mimic what causes microclimates naturally. This can be done by adding things like trees, boulders, ponds, and berms. I discuss some of the ways I have done this on my homestead on the podcast.
Utilizing microclimates.
Identify what plants you want to grow and what those plants like then find or create the microclimate that best fits that plant. As an example of what gardening this way can do, creating microclimates has enabled me to grow leaf lettuce throughout the summer without it bolting too quickly.
Today’s Recommendations:
Starfrit Salad Spinner, 5-quart capacity
Book- The Resilient Farm and Homestead: An Innovative Permaculture and Whole Systems Design Approach
On today’s podcast episode I discuss the many uses of having comfrey on the homestead and why EVERY homesteader should be growing it, what variety to grow and where to get it.
On today’s podcast episode I will discuss how you can make the most out of what you have by giving you 21 ideas to help you grow a lot of food on a small homestead. These ideas can be used for urban, suburban, and even rural homesteaders for increasing the amount of food they grow.
Homestead Inspirational Quote of the Day:
“I can think of no better form of personal involvement in the cure of the environment than that of gardening. A person who is growing a garden, if he is growing it organically, is improving a piece of the world. He is producing something to eat, which makes him somewhat independent of the grocery business, but he is also enlarging, for himself, the meaning of food and the pleasure of eating.” ~Wendell Berry
No one should underestimate the influence of a simple garden, it can do so much more than just provide food, but yes it can do that too. ?
Homestead Updates:
The weather has been beautiful.
Mason Bees have moved in.
The roof on the new rabbitry and quail aviary.
Birds ate all my tomato plants, greenhouse is really going to pay off.
Haven’t made time to get in the woods for some mushroom hunting… but we should.
Homesteading Relevant News:
Rising demand for organic, non-GMO grains outpaces U.S. production
DC mayor wants to ban backyard chickens
Main Topic Of Discussion:
21 Ideas To Help You Grow A Lot Of Food On A Small Homestead
Trellises – Lattice, Fencing, Poles, Wire, Rope, etc.
Dwarf and Espalier – Getting The Most From Fruit Trees In Small Spaces.
Window Box Planters – Beauty and Function.
Hanging Baskets – Not Just For Flowers.
Barrel Planters – Great DIY Project With Big Results.
Potato Towers – Many Different Designs For Growing With A Small Footprint.
Pots and Buckets – Sometimes The Simple Things Are The Best.
Square Foot Gardening – Great Method For Growing In Raised Beds.
Along Pathway Edges – A Great Place To Grow Food Where Others Grow Ornamentals.
Make Use Of Unused Space – Driveway, Parking Strip, On Top Of Doghouse, etc.
Build Guilds –
Aquaponics – http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/
Take Advantage Of Shady Areas – Best Shade-Tolerant Vegetables, Fungi Perfecti
High Yield, Low Footprint – High-Yield Vegetable Plants for Small Garden Spaces
Start Seeds Indoors – Get An Early Start By Starting Where You Can…Indoors.
Cold Frames – An Easy Way To Extend Your Season.
Greenhouse – Not For Everyone But A Great Addition To A Small Backyard.
Attract Pollinators – Increase Yields By Inviting These Friends To The Garden.
Encourage Beneficial Insects – Protect Your Garden By Inviting These Friends.
Indoor Growing – Increase Your Yield By Growing Year Round.
Raise Small Livestock – Who Said It Had To Be All About Gardening.
Today’s Recommendations:
Sow Edible Permaculture Podcast
The Suburban Micro-Farm by Amy Stross
Not only is Spring a time to get started with our gardens it’s also the time we think about giving our home a deep cleaning after a season of being closed up. On today’s podcast episode I will discuss how to spring clean your homestead in a safe and non-toxic way that will make your homestead a healthier place.
Homestead Inspirational Quote of the Day:
“Get in your kitchens, buy unprocessed foods, turn off the TV, and prepare your own foods. This is liberating.” -Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin may be one of the greatest voices for common sense of our day. I think he is so quotable because everything he says is what we know is right and what we wish we had said. Common sense aside he is also a brilliant hard-working farmer with a well-respected voice for the community of all those who want to see a change in the mentality of people and pursue a more sustainable lifestyle.
Homesteading Relevant News:
The growing trend of vertical farming
How to grow veggies at the edge of the Arctic Circle
Homestead Updates:
Preparing small raised beds beside the greenhouse
Planting strawberries
Comfrey already growing full blast
Trying to be patient and not transplant anything to the garden
Main Topic Of Discussion:
Healthy Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Homestead
Commercial cleaning products aren’t required to have labels that list all their ingredients, though some companies do so voluntarily, or they provide the information on their websites. A label with the words “poison” or “danger” indicates that some ingredients are toxic if ingested; one with the words “warning” or “caution” means there are ingredients that could be dangerous if swallowed.
Safer Cleaning Products
Lemon Juice – Lemon juice contains a lot of acid, which makes it one of the best cleaners due to its low pH and antibacterial properties. They also smell great and usually do not cause damage on surfaces. Use on countertops, tables, cutting boards, microwaves, grout, etc.
Baking Soda – Great for absorbing and neutralizing odors and has some antibacterial activity, also has a mild abrasive quality for scrubbing. Use on floors, countertops, bathroom tile, tubs, copper, silver, etc.
Vinegar – A natural disinfectant, works well for removing lime deposits and some stains. Use on windows, microwaves, blinds, floors, tubs, shower doors, etc.
Olive Oil – Use on wood furniture, leather, wicker, stainless steel. etc.
Borax – is borax a safe cleaning product? – Use on porcelain, stainless steel, carpet, toilet, tile, tubs, sinks, linens, mattresses, etc.
Hydrogen Peroxide – Great disinfectant, has some stain removing qualities. Use on countertops, glass, anything that has mold, tubs, shower doors, porcelain, etc.
Salt – add to other products to increase scrubbing power and remove stains.
Cleaning Tools
Microfiber Cloths and Brooms
Reusable Mop
Clothes Line
Compressed Air Duster
Today’s Recommendations:
ENCYCLOPEDIA BOTANICA PODCAST
EdibleAcres on Youtube
On today’s podcast episode I will share with you 7 Diy Homestead Building Projects that will make great additions to your homestead. These are simple and easy-to-build projects that anyone can do.
Homestead Inspirational Quote of the Day:
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ― Margaret Atwood
Homesteading Relevant News:
How Organic Produce Can Make America Less Healthy
UC Berkeley professor shares love of edible, nutritious weeds
Homestead Updates:
Lots of seed starting
Achocha Cucumbers have sprouted
I Gotta remember to take the quail eggs out of my jacket pocket before I go to work
Main Topic Of Discussion:
7 Building Projects
Solar Dehydrator
Outdoor Garden Wash Station
Brick Wood Oven – www.brickwoodovens.com has some great plans and materials for building your very own brick wood oven.
Herb Spiral – http://permaculturenews.org/2015/04/17/the-magic-and-mystery-of-constructing-an-herb-spiral-and-why-every-suburban-lawn-should-have-one/
Garden Pond
Compost Bin
Potting Bench
Today’s Recommendations:
Living Free In Tennessee Podcast
Sustainable – Documentary
On today’s podcast episode 58 I give my thoughts on a few popular food growing methods that seem to be the hot topics in homesteading today. Are these methods something you should be doing or are they just a shiny object that looks good on the surface but have no place on your homestead?
Some of the food growing methods I will be talking about are:
Hugelkultur – a composting process employing raised beds constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials. The process helps to improve soil fertility, water retention, and soil warming, thus benefiting plants grown on or near such mounds.
Food Forests – a low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production and agroforestry system based on woodland ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, and perennial vegetables which have yields directly useful to humans. Making use of companion planting, these can be intermixed to grow in a succession of layers, to build a woodland habitat.
Aquaponics – Any system that combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In an aquaponic system, water from an aquaculture system is fed to a hydroponic system where the by-products are broken down by nitrifying bacteria initially into nitrites and subsequently into nitrates, which are utilized by the plants as nutrients, and the water is then recirculated back to the aquaculture system.
Straw Bale Gardening – Simply a different type of container gardening. The main difference is that the container is actually the straw bale itself, held together with two or three strings, the outside crust of the bale serves as the container. Once the straw inside the bale begins to decompose, the straw becomes “conditioned” and ready to plant.
Tower Gardens – a vertical, aeroponic growing system, allows you to grow up to 20 vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers in less than three square feet.
Wicking Beds – a garden bed with a waterproof lining that holds a reservoir of water at the bottom from which water is drawn upwards like a wick to the surface of the bed.
Gutter Gardens – pieces of rain gutters as long pots to be used in order to utilize spaces that normally aren’t used for growing like along fences and up walls.
Deep Mulch Gardening – “Back To Eden” Method – uses layers of mulch to crush weeds, keep the soil moist and add organic matter.
Herb Spirals – A raised bed built into a spiral upward creating a variety of microclimates that accommodate a variety of herbs.
In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on living out the legacy that has been handed down to you, adding to that legacy and then passing it down to future generations. I also share 11 tips for getting started homesteading if you don’t have any or very little land.
Honoring The Homesteading Legacy Behind You and Passing On That Legacy and Yours
“Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted, you’re there. It doesn’t matter what you do, he said, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that’s like you after you take your hands away. The difference between the man who just cuts lawns and a real gardener is in the touching, he said. The lawn-cutter might just as well not have been there at all; the gardener will be there a lifetime.” ― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
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What did the generations before you leave for a legacy? What will YOU leave?
You are the link between your grandparents and grandchildren, don’t take that for granted!
11 Tips For Getting Started Homesteading Without Land
Abraham Lincoln once said, “The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.”
What a profound statement from Mr. Lincoln. He obviously recognized the importance of carrying out the task of self-sufficiency and sustainability from a piece of land, and I don’t think by his statement “making a comfortable living” he was only referring to financial gain but rather to provide for oneself and their family all of the necessities of life.
I doubt Mr. Lincoln could ever have imagined a time when most of the skills needed to have a self-sufficient life would be unknown by the majority of the people and that many would be in a place where they did not even have a small piece of land to work with. What about those folks?
1. Get Started With Educational Resources
Books
Magazines
Blogs
Podcasts
Youtube
Online Courses
2. Get Started In The Kitchen
Food Preservation
Blanching and Freezing
Canning
Dehydrating
Fermenting
Food Preparation
Learning and practicing food preparation is one of the most important and most often overlooked homesteading skills to develop.
3. Grow Food Without Land
Container Gardening
Indoor Vegetable Gardening
Sprouting Microgreens
Community Gardening
4. Start Composting
Vermicomposting
5. Raise Small Livestock Without Land
Rabbits
Quail
6. Practice Frugal Living
7. Hunting and Fishing
Small Game
Large Game
8. Foraging
Edible Weeds
Mushrooms
Berries
Fruit
Nuts
9. Make Your Own Herbal Medicines
The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook
10. Practice Skill Development
11. Build And Utilize A Homesteading Community
In this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Kelly and Troy McClung guest host again. The core of the discussion is how to raise hogs on your homestead for free or for profit. Kelly and Troy detail how they raise pastured pork on their homestead and how it is a valuable revenue stream to support their homesteading expansion endeavors.
They explain how you can turn a profit by raising 3 hogs and selling 2 of them to customers.
Troy breaks down his feed costs for the last year and explains how his hogs finished for processing.
All of this data is explained and the profit margin is illustrated.
Other topics include:
updates on their homestead – redtoolhouse.com
Ordering broilers for the spring
Not talking about homeschooling (which they do anyway)
Why it is so fun to raise pigs
You can find more information about their pastured pork profit summary on their youtube channel at Ep 14: Get Paid to Raise Pigs on Your Homestead or read about their homesteading endeavors at redtoolhouse.com
In this episode, guest hosts Troy and Kelly McClung discuss their eager anticipation of warmer weather on their homestead in central West Virginia. Their to-do list is long and the excitement is building to see what can be accomplished this season.
Some details discussed are:
Pastured Pig Plans
Getting ready for a February farrowing of piglets
Dealing with copious amounts of mud
Reseeding and Rotating pigs on Pastures
Chicken Plans
Raising meat chickens
comparing Cornish X to a heritage breed
dealing with non-egg laying chickens
trying to get the egg flock to 100
Garden Plans
building a new garden space
investigating a hoop house structure for the garden
Marriage Retreat Plans
using the back of the property to build a rustic retreat for married couples
homestead skills needed to build this small retreat
off grid details needed for the retreat
Irrigation and Water Management
Using natural springs and gravity to provide water to the homestead
IBC totes for water storage
Taking advantage of wastewater from the house
More information on our guest hosts can be found by visiting redtoolhouse.com or on the youtube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYznkvWJsClVckj0Xu85_9g
On today’s podcast episode I will be giving my thoughts on some questions from you, the listeners. I will be answering questions today on seed starting, how and when to add finished compost to a garden, I’ll give my thoughts on health insurance for the self-employed, tanning rabbit hides, the software I use to do my “techy stuff” and what life looks like a little further along in the homesteading journey.
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Melinda Lee, a homesteader in Ohio with a passion for working with and building a community around gardening and homesteading. Melinda has a website called “The Homesteading and Preparedness Collective” where she shares about her urban homestead along with other useful information to help others down their own homesteading paths.
Melinda and I discuss:
Where her passion began and her journey into homesteading.
The garden she has planted on her urban homestead, raised beds, and rain garden.
The perennials she has planted. The challenges of homesteading in a busy area as she is located next to a school.
Food preservation and preparation.
We talk a lot about Melinda’s community involvement with festivals and groups in her area.
Her future projects for her homestead and in the community.
We also talk about why she thinks spreading the love of homesteading and gardening is so important.
and Much More.
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Melinda’s Website: hpc-community.com
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Lana Jackson, a homesteader on 13 acres in Iowa, and in her own words she’s “a city girl trying to figure out country life.” Lana is someone eager to help others down the homesteading path by giving advice and sharing her struggles to hopefully keep them from making some of the mistakes and going through some of the struggles she has.
Lana and I discuss:
The struggles of country life.
The learning process involved in raising rabbits and goats.
Using mentors and community to learn homesteading skills.
Learning through mistakes, preferably other people’s mistakes.
The responsibility of homesteading chores and the health benefits of having consistent daily work to do.
She shares with us the design of their chicken coop and protecting the birds from predators.
Being prepared for medical emergencies on the homestead by having basic medical training and supplies.
Home repairs and the challenges of finding trustworthy people to do the things you can’t do.
And Much More.
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Jill May. She and her family are homesteaders on a couple of acres in Ohio with a passion for the lifestyle and she also is an active member of our Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group.
Jill and I discuss:
Her journey and passion for the homesteading lifestyle.
Her large vegetable garden.
Her aging flock of fourteen chickens
The orchard and perennials she grows.
Future plans she has for her homestead like miniature cattle and honey bees.
Food preservation.
Homemade soap and cleaners.
Her passion to spread information about homesteading.
and Much More!
On today’s podcast episode, I chat with Tanya Morrison, she is a homesteader in Alberta Canada pursuing a journey “back” to off-grid living while taking advantage of modern technology. We also talk a lot about her business ideas that will help others get started homesteading with chickens.
Tanya and I chat about:
What led her down a path to self-sufficiency
Her off-grid experiences as a child
The animals she is currently raising on her homestead
Livestock guardian dogs
The challenges of predator pressure on her livestock
Her future homesteading inspired business ventures
Encouraging others to pursue homesteading
Learning homesteading skills
Off-grid heating
Composting toilets
Alternative energy
Frugal Living
and Much More.
There is much to consider when you layout a plan for your spring garden and in this article/podcast episode I will help you think through the details and provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to have your best garden so far.
Perhaps when one thinks of homesteading they have images in their mind of digging in the garden on a warm summer day or perhaps putting in fence posts while sweat runs down your brow and no doubt these scenes are common on the homestead but in the winter homesteading looks completely different. On today’s podcast episode I discuss homesteading in the wintertime, what’s different about it, and the things you can do to keep homesteading when the regular warm-weather activities just aren’t an option.
On today’s podcast episode I chat about recent updates on the homestead and our goals for 2017. I share these things to hopefully inspire you to set some goals for your homestead and perhaps give you a few ideas for your next steps.
On this episode I talk about:
Our Holiday Family Traditions
Our recent addition of a small greenhouse
Wicking beds in the greenhouse
Expansion of our small backyard pond
Plans for the rabbitry and quail aviary
Vermicomposting beds
Acquiring cages on Craigslist
New books for the homestead
Incorporation of more permaculture principles
The development of a few small income streams
Community building, both online and locally
Our ultimate is to be healthier, happier, more self-reliant, and to help others do the same.
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Resources and Links from today’s episode:
The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook: A Home Manual
Palram Nature Series Hybrid Hobby Greenhouse
Homestead Fronch Porch Facebook Group
On today’s podcast episode I talk about living a frugal lifestyle on the homestead, what it means to be frugal and the benefits of frugality. I share several ideas for being more frugal in the kitchen, the garden, with raising livestock and general ideas for running a frugal household.
On today’s episode I have a conversation with Rachel Jamison, a suburban homesteader in Michigan. Rachel started down the path of homesteading for better health for herself and her family.
Rachel and I discuss:
Why she started homesteading
Raising chickens in the suburbs
The things she is growing in her garden
Hunting and Fishing
Food Preservation
Food Preparation
How homesteading has helped her and her family have better health
Inspiring and helping others to develop homesteading skills
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Resources and links from today’s episode:
Rachel’s Facebook Page – One Third Lot
Rachel’s Facebook Group – One Third Lot
Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Cindy Patterson. Cindy and her family live on a 700 acre farm/homestead in Saskatchewan Canada and are doing a little bit of everything to be as self sufficient as they can be.
Cindy and I discuss:
The livestock they are raising; cattle, a milk cow, goats, rabbits, quail and chickens.
Using nature to provide for their homestead by hunting, foraging, and trapping.
Gardening vegetables and herbs.
Different methods of food preservation
Other homesteading skills such as soap making, sewing, knitting, making herbal medicine and homemade household cleaning products.
Winter preparedness
Teaching her children homesteading skills.
Community building and sharing with others the homesteading lifestyle.
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Resources and links from today’s episode:
Cindy’s Homestead Facebook Page – Homestead Therapy
Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group
Mother Earth News Homesteading Summit
On today’s podcast episode I have a conversation with Steve Dinicol, a homesteader on 133 acres in British Columbia Canada. Steve and his wife work full time jobs and still manage to operate and expand their homestead although expand too quickly at times as Steve will confess.
Steve and I discuss:
What led him down the homesteading path
Raising cattle
Raising sheep
Raising chickens for eggs and meat
Animal processing
Deer hunting
Gardening in a northern climate
Foraging for mushrooms
His newly planted fruit tree orchard and berry bushes
Perennial vegetables
Future plans for their homestead like bees, goats, rabbits, and chicken expansion
Advice for beginner homesteaders
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Resources and Links from today’s episode:
Anyone Can Build a Tub-Style Mechanical Chicken Plucker – Paperback by Herrick Kimball
Article I mentioned – WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO KILL A CHICKEN?
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by Ariel Gunn. Ariel is an urban homesteader in Texas working toward a more self sufficient lifestyle right where she is.
We discuss:
Why she started homesteading in the suburbs
Beekeeping with neighbors close by
Her small flock of chickens
Growing food in her vegetable garden
Growing culinary and medicinal herbs
Her community herb garden
Water catchment and her other future plans
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Resources and links from this episode:
Ariel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanyogifarmer/
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
On today’s episode I have a conversation with Troy McClung. Troy homesteads/farms 100 acres in Southern West Virginia and shares about his journey at RedToolHouse.com.
Troy and I discuss:
How he got started homesteading
Livestock on his homestead
Raising pigs for profit
Chickens, egg layers and meat birds
Rotational grazing
General preparedness
Good stewardship of the land
Family Values
Inspiring and helping others on a path to self-sufficiency
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Resources and Links from this episode:
Troy’s Website: http://redtoolhouse.com
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYznkvWJsClVckj0Xu85_9g
Joel Salatin’s Website: http://www.polyfacefarms.com/
Video Link to Hoop House Built from Cattle Panels I Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DKlXs8iov0
My Clothing Recommendation: http://www.duluthtrading.com/
Link to Purchase Comfrey I Mentioned: http://marshcreekfarmstead.blogspot.com/
On today’s podcast I’m joined by Robin Follette from alifeinthewild.com. Robin and I talk about her 45 acre homestead in Maine and the things she is doing to live a self-sufficient life.
We discuss:
What lead her into a homesteading lifestyle
Homestead livestock
Gardening in a northern climate
Knowing when it’s time to cut back on what you’re doing
Hunting
Fishing
Animal processing
Food preparation…and a bunch of other things
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Resources and things mentioned in this episode:
Mother Earth News Online Summit
Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group
Eliot Coleman’s resources can be found at his website at FourSeasonFarm.com
Robin’s Website – alifeinthewild.com
Information about Robin’s radio program, On The Fire
Depending on where you live winter can be a trying time on the homestead, but with a little preparation we can weather the storm a little easier and make those long winter months safer and less stressful. Here are a few things you may need to do before it gets too bad outside.
Homesteading isn’t all about gardening and raising livestock, hunting to supply meat for the homestead is a long standing tradition and way of life for the homesteader as well. Hunting the Whitetail Deer is one the most common and most rewarding hunts a homesteader can partake in. On Today’s podcast I will discuss everything you need to know to hunt whitetail deer and fill the homestead freezer.
On today’s podcast episode I will be giving my thoughts on some questions from you, the listeners. I will be answering questions today on getting started raising pigs on a small scale, setting up raised bed gardens with a focus on the soil and what makes a person a homesteader.
Today’s Questions:
Ellie asks – I really want to start raising pigs. Only one or two at a time. I just need some advice on what I need to get started, some tips on raising them to be healthy, and maybe some troubleshooting on any obstacles I might find in my way. Also what breed to look for being a first timer and where to get them.
Scott asks – I want to try to do a lot more planting in raised bed planters next year. I would love to hear what you have to say about getting off to a good start. What type of soil mixture / amendments to start off with? Depth of soil? Maintenance? Irrigation / drainage?
All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett on Raised Bed Preparation
Jamie asks – A couple episodes ago you gave a definition of modern homesteading that made a lot of sense to me, could you say a little more about what makes a person a homesteader? I don’t have a lot of land, I grow a garden and do some food preservation but I’m not sure I would call myself a homesteader.
One of the biggest hurdles some people face when it comes to homesteading is time. They don’t have enough of it to spare, they don’t know how much it will take and they are unsure how to manage it in a way that will allow them to engage in a homesteading lifestyle. On today’s podcast I will discuss a few ways you can homestead when you don’t have enough time to homestead.
Homesteaders look for independence and self sufficiency in every area of life so it only makes sense that when it comes to making an income they would look at every possible option. Modern homesteaders don’t only have to look at the conventional ways of making money such as farmer’s markets, and csa’s but can take advantage of some of the unconventional money making options.
Unconventional ways to make money as a homesteader would be those options that are out of the ordinary, most of which were not available just a couple decades ago. These ways are real options which take advantage of technology and perhaps special skills someone may have, but mostly anyone willing to learn and work hard can earn money in some of these ways.
Here are a few of the unconventional ways someone can make money as a homesteader.
On today’s podcast I will discuss with you several reasons why you shouldn’t wait until you move to your dream homestead, but instead you should start your homesteading journey right now and right where you are.
I will discuss:
A modern definition of what homesteading is.The many reasons you should start homesteading today.What you can do to start homesteading right where you are.
On today’s podcast I will discuss everything you need to know about building your very own diy rainwater catchment system. From why you should build one, where it should be, to the details of how to build a rainwater capturing setup.
I discuss:
Why you should consider putting in a rainwater catchment system.Laws pertaining to rainwater catchment.Where to install a rainwater catchment system.Options for capturing water.Specific pieces to a catchment system.How to care for and maintain a catchment system.Using the water from your rainwater catchment system.
A great way to keep the homestead freezer well-stocked with meat is by hunting and if you’re going to go hunting there aren’t many animals to hunt that will bring you more success and more enjoyment than hunting squirrel. I’ve been hunting these bushy-tailed creatures since I was 10 years old and 34 years later I still haven’t grown tired of it. However, there are a few things you should know about hunting squirrel that will increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable hunt.
On today’s podcast I will give a brief overview on many homesteading skills worth acquiring and I discuss how one would go about learning some of these skills. This is not a list of every skill a homesteader may desire to have but a good list of basics. Every person may not desire to acquire every one of these skills but they could if they wanted to.
On today’s podcast I will share 50 resources that will inspire, motivate and educate anyone interested in or living the homesteading lifestyle. Podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, Facebook groups, and documentaries are great for all things homesteading and this is a list of some of the best.
Today’s main topic on the podcast is about how to protect your garden from everything that wants to eat it before you. No matter if you live far in the country or in the heart of the city, your garden is a target for wildlife. Deer, rabbits, birds, rodents and bugs want to eat it, so I talk about a few thing you can do to protect your harvest and enjoy your hard work at the kitchen table.
I discuss in the podcast:
Some tips for guarding against deer.
Ideas to keep birds away.
What you can do about rabbits, squirrels and rodents.
Saving your garden from bugs.
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Resources:
Yard Sentinel, Outdoor Electronic Pest Animal Ultrasonic Repeller
Enviro Pro 1006 Deer Scram Repellent Granular White Pail, 6 Pounds
Deer, Rabbit, Mole, Vole and Armadillo Scram
predatorpee.com Article: Tabasco as a repellant
Dyna-Gro Pure Neem Oil
Purchase Ladybugs
Purchase Praying Mantis Egg Cases
On today’s podcast I’m joined by Sherry Willis from Half-Pint Homestead to talk about keeping livestock on an urban homestead and the new eCourse she has put together to help urban farmers take the livestock leap.
We discuss:
Sherry’s homesteading journey and experience
Some of the challenges and rewards of keeping urban livestock
The details of Sherry’s new eCourse
The main topic of today’s podcast is about identifying common problems with tomato plants and organic ways to fix the problems. This is a question I get asked often and I see being asked all over social media, “what’s going on with my tomato plant?” and I have to say it’s a good question because in the many years I have been growing tomatoes I’ve discovered they are a fickle plant and at one time or another i’ve had about every problem with them.
I will discuss in the podcast:
Early Blight
Late or Fire Blight
Septoria Leaf Spot
Yellow leaves
Wilting Leaves
Cracks in Tomatoes
Organic Solutions to these Common Problems.
Also I will talk about what’s new on my homestead and share a few thoughts on world events.
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Resources Mentioned on Today’s Show:
USA blight, a national website that acts as an information portal on late blight. http://usablight.org/
A product I mentioned as a booster for tomato plants, Biowash.
Recipe for the cornmeal juice mixture I mentioned is from DirtDoctor.com as is listed among several other organic gardening recipes at this link- https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Organic-Recipes-Homemade_vq429.htm
On today’s podcast I discuss 4 “invasive weeds” I allow to grow in my garden and why.
I also give a rundown on what’s new and happening on the homestead and talk a little about why there hasn’t been a podcast for a few months.
I share a little bit about my fairly large surprise volunteer garden I was blessed with this year.
My newest edition to the planned garden.
This year’s garden failure which was a mistake on my part.
I talk about dandelion, plantain, lamb’s quarters and purslane and what makes each one of the weeds worth having around.
Today is Day 20 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where we are answering your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “I’m going to start raising rabbits for meat but i’m trying to decide if I should raise them in cages or in a colony, which is better?”
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On this podcast episode I will discuss:
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Colony Raising Advantages
Cleaning is easier
Feeding and watering is easier
Rabbits are happier, rabbits get to be rabbits.
Cheaper initial setup cost
Overall it’s less personal one on one care which means less time involved.
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Colony Raising Disadvantages
Rabbit become more skittish and act more like wild rabbits.
Catching the rabbits can be a bit of a challenge when it’s time to seperate them and take them to the grow out pen.
possibility of a fight.
Unrestrained breeding.
More susceptible to disease like Coccidiosis and the spread of illnesses.
Takes up more space on your property.
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Basically everything in the advantages and disadvantages is totally opposite when it comes to raising rabbits in cages.
Raising rabbits in cages certainly does have it’s benefits so you just have to assess your situation to decide which one will be best for you.
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If you go with a colony, the setup of the colony will make all the difference.
Provide at least 10 square feet per adult.
Provide multiple levels for jumping and playing and plenty of hiding places for the rabbits.
Protect your rabbits from weather and predators
Rabbits will dig holes if you let them so if you don’t want them to you will have to fence the bottom of the pen.
Keep things clean by preparing the ground to have good drainage and providing deep litter.
Provide several locations for feeding to reduce fighting.
Provide lots of nesting places and materials for the does.
Include a buck but have a place where you can separate him for a while if you need to.
Have your grow out cage ready and be prepared to find and separate the kits at twelve weeks.
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Some great resources for raising meat rabbits:
Facebook Groups:
Backyard Meat Rabbits
Rabbits In Colonies
Today is Day 19 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “What’s the best way to compost without the smell? I don’t have a big yard and I don’t want a stinky compost pile close to my house.”
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Back to answer this question is David The Good from TheSurvivalGardener.com.
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To find out more about David The Good check out his website and social media pages:
Website: http://thesurvivalgardener.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidtgood
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC208478ECji1rdkDDbB0vHQ
Get David’s book Compost Everything: The Good Guide to Extreme Composting
Today is Day 18 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “Why is it not safe to water bath can my vegetables? I was told if they went bad I would be able to tell. Is this true or do I need to pressure can?”
Back to answer today’s question is Jo Rellime from Homestead Chronicles.
Resources Mentioned by Jo:
Story on the botulism outbreak in Lancaster, Ohio in the spring of 2015. Please read all the way to the end as it provides confirmation that the science we are discussing is accurate: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/23/ohio-botulism-outbreak/26251445/
USDA’s National Center for Home For Preservation at http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
Ball’s Website under Recipes at http://www.freshpreserving.com/recipes
Ball Blue Book Guide To Preserving, 37Th Edition (affiliate link) at http://amzn.to/1N2wgOa
When in doubt, you can always check with Ball’s Ask the Expert forum athttp://www.freshpreserving.com/community/qna
Home Canning – How to Avoid Botulism” from HealthLink BC at http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile22.stm
Safe Canning By the Book on Debbie’s Back Porch (facebook group for trusted canning advice, tips, and tested recipes links) at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SafeCanningByTheBook
Today is Day 17 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “What’s the best gun for hunting small game? Shotgun or rifle? What caliber?”
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Answering today’s question is Gregg Carter from TheRuralEconomist.blogspot.com and The Bringing Rural Back Podcast.
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Gregg will discuss:
advantages and disadvantages with small caliber rifles
advantages and disadvantages to shotguns
ammunition
gun costs
gun versatility
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Find out more about Gregg at his blog and social media pages
Website: The Rural Economist (http://theruraleconomist.blogspot.com/)
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+TheruraleconomistBlogspotselfsustainable/posts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruraleconomist
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Other Resources:
The air rifle mentioned in the podcast that I recently purchased Benjamin Trail NP XL 1100 Break Barrel Air Rifle (.22) powered by Nitro Piston®
Today is Day 16 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “I’m going to set up some indoor grow beds in my basement for this winter and would like some advice on what wattage of lights I need to grow my vegetables?”
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I am answering today’s question and will be discussing what to look for in a lightbulb. This is something I learned the hard way through trial and error until I finally did my research to find out exactly what I needed to know.
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In this episode I will help you to understand:
Lumens
Kelvin
Type of lights
Placement of lights
Today is Day 15 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “Do you have any suggestions on where to get free stuff for the garden like mulch,compost, or soil that would be chemical free and safe?”
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Answering today’s question is David The Good from TheSurvivalGardener.com.
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David shares with us:
Why we need to be careful about where we get our free soil amendments.Some great tips on where to get the free stuff.Advice on feeding your plants with what you already have.and some other great composting tips.
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To find out more about David The Good check out his website and social media pages:
Website: http://thesurvivalgardener.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidtgood
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC208478ECji1rdkDDbB0vHQ
Get David’s book Compost Everything: The Good Guide to Extreme Composting
Today is Day 14 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “I’m not sure how I feel about the whole prepping thing. What are some realistic situations where I could possibly need 3 months worth of food stored up?”
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Answering today’s question is Jo Rellime from HomesteadChronicles.com.Jo gives us a very realistic and even personal situation on why prepping for disaster should be something you should consider.
Today is Day 13 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “What’s The Difference Between Heirloom, Hybrid and GMO Seeds?”
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Answering today’s question is Mary from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds. Mary tells us exactly what heirloom, hybrid and gmo seeds are and how organic relates to these seeds.
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Find out more about Mary through her website and social media pages:
Website: http://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marys-Heirloom-Seeds
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6L0_UkKM_izznFDt9IOHA
Today is Day 12 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “We do a lot of camping and even sit around a campfire quite a bit when we are home and we would like to get away from eating hotdogs all the time. Do you have any ideas on healthier meals we could be preparing over a campfire?”
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Answering today’s question is Tom and Kris Ballard from TomandKrisCamping.com and the Tom and Kris Camping Podcast.
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Find out more about Tom and Kris through their website and social media:
Website: http://tomandkriscamping.com/
Podcast: Tom and Kris Camping Podcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/tomandkrisgocamping
Today is Day 11 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I usually reach out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
However today I didn’t reach out to anyone for the answer, instead I really wanted to answer this question because this is something I put a lot of thought and research into back when I started gardening on my homestead.
Today’s question is “I am starting a vegetable garden and wanted to know if I should plant directly in the ground or should I build raised beds?”
This is a really good question and I want to tell you that the answer is “it depends”
In this podcast I give a rundown of the reasons you might choose to go with raised beds over planting in the ground and you can determine which one is right for you.
Today is Day 10 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “What are some ways I could introduce my kids to homesteading and help them have a more self sufficient mindset?”
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Answering today’s question is Heather Mattingly from WhatchaDoinMom.com. Heather talks to us about teaching our kids everything from gardening to kitchen and basic household skills to raising livestock and DIY repairs.
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Find out more about Heather at her website and social media pages:
Website: http://www.whatchadoinmom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatchadoinmom
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WhatchaDoinMom
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/hrm2005
You can also find Heather on the Blogging About Homesteading, Gardening and Homemaking Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/828738230520450/
Today is Day 9 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “It’s my first year with chickens and wanted some advice on preparing for winter. Is there anything special I need to do for my birds or anything I need to pay special attention to through the winter?”
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Answering today’s question is Maat van Uitert from TheFrugalChicken.com. Maat provides us with some great advice about how to get that coop ready for the frigid temps of winter.
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Find out more about Maat at her website and social media pages:
Website: The Frugal Chicken (http://thefrugalchicken.com)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xqmuUvc31J52WQVIK6gjw/feed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrugalchicken
Twitter: https://instagram.com/thefrugalchicken/
Today is Day 8 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “Considering getting a dairy goat. What breeds should I be looking at for the best quality milk?”
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Answering today’s question is Lesa Wilke from Better Hens and Gardens. Lesa gives us some great advice about how to choose the right dairy goat for your homestead along with a lot of other great dairy goat information.
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Check out Lesa’s Websites and social media pages at:
Farm Website: http://www.bramblestonefarm.com
Farm Blog: http://www.betterhensandgardens.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterHensAndGardens
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/betterhens/
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Get Lesa’s Book:
NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS 101: BACKGROUND & BASICS
Today is Day 7 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “I live in an apartment and was wondering if there is anything I can do to start working towards being a homesteader?”
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Answering the question on the podcast today is Marie from Just Plain Marie.
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Marie shares with us some great ideas about how to begin homesteading in an apartment such as:
Taking small steps in learning to homestead
Homesteading skills in the kitchen
Cooking
Food preservation
Vermicomposting
Indoor planting
Solar
Community gardens
Building Community
Seasonal eating
Many other homesteading skills
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Find out more about Marie through her website and social media pages:
Website: Just Plain Marie (http://justplainmarie.ca)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustPlainMarie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustPlainMarieB
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Resources:
Check Out Marie’s Book: “A Cabin Full of Food: Filling your pantry, and using it”
Paperback: http://amzn.to/1Wc55iR
Kindle: http://amzn.to/205IZDA
Today is Day 5 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is from a blog reader who says “I visit a bunch of homesteading and prepper websites and wanted to know if there is any difference between a prepper and a homesteader because they seem to have a lot of the same information on their sites?”
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Answering today’s question is Gregg Carter from The Rural Economist and The Bringing Rural Back Podcast. Gregg explains where he believes preppers and homesteaders are alike and where they are different and what separates us and what brings us together.
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Find out more about Gregg at his blog and social media pages:
Website: The Rural Economist (http://theruraleconomist.blogspot.com/)
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+TheruraleconomistBlogspotselfsustainable/postsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ruraleconomist
Today is Day 6 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “I want to start homesteading, how much property do I need to start out?”
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Answering the question today is Katie Thies from halfahomestead.wordpress.com
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Katie discusses methods of homesteading without much land, such as:
Farmers Markets
Community Gardens
Guerrilla Gardening
Practicing indoor homesteading
Raised Bed Gardens
Hydroponics
Community Supported Agriculture
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Resources mentioned in the podcast:
http://www.guerrillagardening.org/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Indoor-hydroponics-Project-Real-Easy/?ALLSTEPS
Today is Day 4 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question is “How many eggs can I expect to get from a chicken and for how long?”
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Here to answer today’s question is Maat van Uitert from TheFrugalChicken.com.
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Maat shares with us
Breed consideration for laying hens
Supplemental light for chickens
Molting
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Find out more about Maat at her website and social media pages:
Website: The Frugal Chicken (http://thefrugalchicken.com)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xqmuUvc31J52WQVIK6gjw/feed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrugalchicken
Twitter: https://instagram.com/thefrugalchicken/
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Resources:
http://thefrugalchicken.com/ChickenNutrition
Today is Day 3 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s Question is “What’s the easiest way to get started with fermenting food? I would really like to do it for the health benefits but it seems a little bit overwhelming to get started because I have never done it.”
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Answering the question today is Jenise Fryatt, co-host of the Sustainable Living Podcast. I would encourage to go and check out her podcast if you want to hear more great advice about living a sustainable life.
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Jenise discusses the benefits of fermented foods and helps you get started by teaching us one of the easiest ways to ferment, making sauerkraut. She gives us a step by step instructions on how to make this beneficial, great tasting food. After you hear Jenise describe the process you will have no trouble getting started with confidence.
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You can find out more about Jenise and her podcast at her website and social media pages:
Website: The Sustainable Living Podcast (http://sustainablelivingpodcast.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainablelivingpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sustlivingpod
Today is Day 2 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
Today’s question seems like a simple one but there is more to it as we will see in the answer. The question is “Is dog manure safe to use in a garden?”
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Answering today’s question is Ken Peavey from FarmWhisperer.com. As you will hear in his answer there are many things to consider before just tossing dog doo in your garden.
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Ken talks about:
What might be harmful in dog manure for your garden
What you can do to make it safe
Where you could use dog manure without any worries
Today on the podcast we begin with our 30 days of homesteading Q&A where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading.
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Today’s question is “I’m thinking about pursuing an off-grid lifestyle, what are some things I should deeply consider before taking any big steps towards this?”
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Questions like this are exactly the reason I wanted to host these question and answer episodes because I’m not an off-grid homesteader and really don’t plan to be so I could never answer this question adequately. Instead I passed this question on to someone who is homesteading this way and can answer your question.
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Here to answer this question is Teri Page from Homestead-Honey.com with some excellent advice for the person considering an off-grid lifestyle.
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Teri talks with us about many things to consider such as:
compliance to code
levels of off-grid living
off-grid life experience
Budget
Solar
Power
Water catchment and storage
Utilizing resources to gain knowledge
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Check out more from Teri on her blog and her social media pages:
Blog: Homestead Honey (http://homestead-honey.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadHoneyWebsite?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Homestead_Honey
Instagram: http://instagram.com/homestead_honey
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/homestead_honey.
Resources mentioned by Teri:
Backwoods Solar – http://www.backwoodssolar.com/
On today’s podcast my guest is Heather Eby. Heather and her family have a ten acre homestead in Kansas and they are building their homestead by adding one new thing at a time. Heather is a wonderful story teller and blogger with a real passion for homesteading.
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Heather and I discuss:
Why she became a homesteader.
The slow progress of her homestead rather than trying to do too many new things at once.
The variety of livestock on her homestead: chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, and dairy cows.
Some great predator stories: snakes, foxes and coyotes.
A walk through her garden. What she’s growing and the layout.
Her one tree orchard.
Some thoughts on future plans for her homestead.
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You can check out more about Heather and her homestead at her blog – https://selfsufficiencyandotherassortedhijinks.wordpress.com/
On today’s podcast I’m joined by Jen Sharpin from TheEasyHomestead.com. Jen Shares with us about her Journey from no homesteading experience living in Florida to a 15 acre homestead in South Carolina to a 45 acre homestead in Virginia.
Jen and I discuss several topics like:
Her family’s bold jump into the homesteading lifestyle.
The unfortunate events that opened up her eyes to a lifestyle change.
Her motivations for sharing their homesteading journey on her blog.
The problems with today’s food systems.
The plans her family has to share their healthy food with others by operating a small commercial farm.
Advice for beginner homesteaders.
Links:
Jen’s Website: The Easy Homestead
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theeasyhomestead
Email: Jen@theeasyhomestead.com
Jen was an awesome guest and she has a great blog with a lot of useful information.Check it out and let Jen know you appreciate all she is doing to help others along in their homesteading journey.
“This magical, marvelous food on our plate, this sustenance we absorb, has a story to tell. It has a journey. It leaves a footprint. It leaves a legacy. To eat with reckless abandon, without conscience, without knowledge; folks, this ain’t normal.” ― Joel Salatin, Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
On today's podcast i'm joined by Mike Hatfield of Flyway Family Farm in southern Illinois. Mike along with his wife and young daughter have a 9 1/2 acre homestead where they do a little bit of everything but their main crop is mushrooms. Mike shares with us a little bit about how he and his wife got into homesteading and how they eventually ended up focusing on mushrooms as their cash crop.
Mike and I discuss a variety of topics like.
The process of growing mushrooms indoors and outdoors.
The business of selling mushrooms at Farmers Markets and through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).
The medicinal benefits of mushrooms.
The possible environmental benefits of growing mushrooms.
How to get started growing mushrooms on your homestead.
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Links:
www.ted.com/talks/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world
Where to get started growing mushrooms on your homestead.
Fungi Perfecti Field and Forest Products
"Mushrooms are miniature pharmaceutical factories, and of the thousands of mushroom species in nature, our ancestors and modern scientists have identified several dozen that have a unique combination of talents that improve our health." - Paul Stamets
On today's podcast I interview Sherry Willis from Half-Pint Homestead. We discuss her homesteading journey from the wide open spaces of Wyoming to eventually land within the city limits in Missouri on a 1/5 acre plot raising goats, chickens, and rabbits with plans to bring in other livestock.
Sherry and I discuss city ordinances pertaining to homesteading and how the modern homesteading movement is bringing about a change in the minds of many that enforce these rules.
We also talk about some of the ways a person can embrace urban homesteading and make the most of the place where you are.
Homesteading Business - Sherry talks about how she has used her homesteading knowledge and skills to start a full time business by making products like Fodder Growing Systems, Grow Barrels, and Micro Greens Systems. We discuss extensively about growing fodder for the healthy feeding of livestock.