The Rookie Homesteader: Recent Episodes
Ross
I filmed the mushroom log process and shared that video on Instagram @rookie_homesteader
Ben Falk's book:
https://www.wholesystemsdesign.com/the-resilient-farm-homestead-ben-falk
This episode is a smorgasbord. Partly big-picture recap, some recent updates, and wellness talk.
This episode starts by discussing my struggles to heat my home. Then I mention some of the positive developments around the house and garden.
Pictures on IG @Rookie_Homesteader
Talking about raising the yurt, building the deck, mistakes I made - and regrets that I have.
You can see pictures of the yurt on Instagram @Rookie_Homesteader
Sharing some notes from a workshop I attended last week with Akiva Silver
Some resources I mentioned in the show:
- MrDrip.com for mist system
- Parafilm is Akiva's favorite grafting tape
- Okatsuné makes his favorite pruning shears
This is the Season 2 premier, so I give a quick recap of what has happened so far.
I also share some news regarding the house, sawmill, and yurt plans.
Follow me on instagram if you want to see some pictures: @rookie_homesteader
In this episode I talk about testing the existing well, and give an update on my checklist of basic needs (Water, Electricity, Food, Wifi, Shelter, Heat, Toilet).
Follow me on Instagram if you want to see some pictures @Rookie_Homesteader
Discussing the condition of the house and my new sawmill. Follow me on Instagram @Rookie_Homesteader for pictures
In this episode I realize something important that I was forgetting about my batteries. I also talk about wiring up my solar panels.
In this episode I test out my SpaceX Starlink Satellite. I also lament the existence of lead acid batteries.
In this episode I give some updates from the past month. New truck, new tent, planting chestnut trees, etc.
In this episode I share a few updates from the past month. New truck, planting trees, mobile office, etc.
In this episode I admit that I bought the wrong generator and reflect on where I went wrong.
In this episode I make a list of my basic needs for survival and make a plan for providing myself those needs in the early days of the homestead.
-Water
-Shelter
-Food
-Toilet
-Electricity
-Wifi
In this episode I talk about my second visit to the Danbury property and discuss my next steps.
In this episode I share information about my personal finances. It's information that I'm not entirely comfortable sharing publicly. But I really want to tell the full story - and budgeting is a big part of that.
I'm trying to start a little farm - but I have no experience. In this first episode I introduce myself and explain what I hope to do.