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| Modern Homesteading: Start Right Where You Are | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:27:25 | |
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
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| Preserving a Year's Worth of SOMETHING from the Homestead | 25 Aug 2024 | 01:03:39 | |
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 Find the the shownotes and links mentioned at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/preserving-a-years-worth-of-something-from-the-homestead/ Support the podcast by joining The Modern Homesteading Membership. Learn More at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-is-the-modern-homesteading-membership/ | |||
| A Beginners Guide To Growing Beans On The Homestead | 09 Jun 2024 | 01:16:13 | |
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 Find The Show Notes and Links Mentioned at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/beginners-guide-to-growing-beans/ Support the Modern Homesteading Podcast on Patreon and get the perks of membership: https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast | |||
| Fishing To Provide Food For The Homestead With Guest Cannon Kirby | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:49:51 | |
Find The Shownotes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/fishing-to-provide-food-for-the-homestead-with-guest-cannon-kirby/ 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)
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| Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:03:54 | |
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 | |||
| What To Do With Your Garden Beds After The Harvest | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:50:45 | |
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 DiscussionGarden Cleanup
Soil Testing
Soil Protection and Weed Control
Cover Crops For Weed Control and Soil Health Resources Mentioned In The PodcastArticle: 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 | |||
| Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:01:32 | |
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
We could share the results of the Poll you put in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5231226503597798/ Local Resources:
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| Food Preservation Methods (Past and Present) | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:22:52 | |
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)
Who’s planting (or planted) what for their fall garden? https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5214736995246749/ Resources Mentioned On This Podcast Episode(some may be affiliate links)
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| Building A Drought Resilient Homestead | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:05:52 | |
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 PodcastWe 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
Read More at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-a-drought-resilient-homestead/ | |||
| An Introduction To Using Cover Crops For Soil Improvement | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:11:10 | |
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 | |||
| 21 Hand Tools That Make Gardening Easier | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:29:45 | |
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. | |||
| Why And How To Integrate Hazelnut Into A Food Forest | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:34:01 | |
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.
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Check out the article: Growing Hazelnut in your Permaculture Food Forest: A Complete Guide
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| Stacking Functions With Rabbits On Your Permaculture Homestead | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:24:41 | |
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/ ResourcesCheck 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 | |||
| Caring For Animals In Hot Weather | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:51:45 | |
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 Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/caring-for-animals-in-hot-weather/ Support the Modern Homesteading Podcast on Patreon and get the perks of membership: https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast | |||
| Should You Grow A Food Forest On Your Property? | 30 May 2022 | 00:23:10 | |
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss food forests and whether or not you can or should grow one on your property. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 144 – May 30, 2022 – Should You Grow A Food Forest On Your Property? https://redemptionpermaculture.com/should-you-grow-a-food-forest-on-your-property/ ResourcesWhat 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? | |||
| Weed Management In Your Garden With Guest John Moody | 21 Jun 2020 | 01:27:32 | |
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:
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| Just Shootin' The Breeze About Food Forests | 31 May 2020 | 00:29:39 | |
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:
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| Another Urban Homesteading Success Story With Guest Anne-Marie Miller | 18 May 2020 | 00:44:35 | |
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:
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| Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce | 11 May 2020 | 01:00:33 | |
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:
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| Do What You Can Where You're At With Guest Brenda Scott | 04 May 2020 | 00:49:06 | |
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:
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| Homesteading By The Guinea Fowl Principle With Guests Sean and Rachel Reeves | 25 Apr 2020 | 01:02:38 | |
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:
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| The Homestead Journey With Guest Brian Wells | 19 Apr 2020 | 01:13:09 | |
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:
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| A Small Farm In The Making With Guest Jillae Dalmolin | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:59:31 | |
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:
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| Having Fun While Making Homesteading A Reality With Guests Kevin and Heather O'Rourke | 16 Feb 2020 | 00:47:55 | |
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:
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| How To Feed Your Garden: Compost, Compost Tea, Weed Tea and More | 21 May 2024 | 01:14:30 | |
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 242 – May 21, 2024 Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-feed-your-garden-compost-compost-tea-weed-tea-and-more/ Support the Modern Homesteading Podcast on Patreon and get the perks of membership: https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast | |||
| 10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 2) | 13 Feb 2020 | 00:04:39 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 1) | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:05:43 | |
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. | |||
| Homestead Dogs - 5 Minutes On The Modern Homestead | 06 Feb 2020 | 00:05:03 | |
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. | |||
| Making The Homesteading Dream Happen With Guest Anna Sakawsky | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:51:08 | |
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:
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| Homestead and Podcast Updates | 18 Jan 2020 | 00:22:35 | |
Where Have I Been?
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| Creating and Utilizing “Edge” For Abundance | 09 Nov 2019 | 00:37:46 | |
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. | |||
| Integration Rather Than Segregation For An Efficient And Productive Homestead | 20 Oct 2019 | 00:38:00 | |
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. | |||
| A Few Power Tools That Make Homesteading Easier | 05 Oct 2019 | 00:25:42 | |
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. | |||
| The “Other” Homesteading Skills | 29 Sep 2019 | 00:24:35 | |
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. | |||
| Increasing Soil Fertility Through Permaculture Practices | 03 Sep 2019 | 00:12:00 | |
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 | |||
| Homesteading and Technology | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:45:06 | |
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 Fing The Shownotes and Links Mentioned at : https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-and-technology/ | |||
| Chatting About Elderberry (Mostly) With Guest John Moody | 23 Jun 2019 | 01:27:19 | |
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. | |||
| Spring 2019 State Of The Homestead | 29 May 2019 | 01:16:29 | |
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! | |||
| Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith | 12 May 2019 | 00:58:00 | |
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. | |||
| Gardening In A Hoophouse With Guest Pam Dawling | 28 Apr 2019 | 00:51:23 | |
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 Other Links Mentioned 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. | |||
| A Few Favorite Perennials With Guest Natalie Bogwalker | 21 Apr 2019 | 01:11:28 | |
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. | |||
| Townhouse Homesteading With Guest Ashley Dempster | 07 Apr 2019 | 00:36:50 | |
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 | |||
| Homesteading and Heritage Cooking With Guest Jill Winger | 31 Mar 2019 | 00:45:46 | |
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. | |||
| Homesteading and Chicken Chat With Guest Alyssa Olson | 17 Mar 2019 | 00:53:02 | |
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. | |||
| Heating Your Home With Firewood With Guest Kerry Brown | 02 Mar 2019 | 01:10:29 | |
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. | |||
| All The Dirt On Living The Good Life With Guest Kirsten Lie-Nielsen | 18 Feb 2019 | 00:46:30 | |
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” | |||
| Homesteading, Yurt Living, and Staying Fit With Guests Mike and Lacie Dickson | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:56:56 | |
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 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-yurt-living-and-staying-fit-with-guests-mike-and-lacie-dickson/ | |||
| Family Homesteading With Guest Teri Page | 11 Feb 2019 | 00:42:36 | |
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. | |||
| Building Your Own Organic Garden Oasis With Guest Jackie Beyer | 03 Feb 2019 | 00:43:52 | |
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. | |||
| A Discussion With John Moody, Author Of The Frugal Homesteader | 27 Jan 2019 | 01:02:40 | |
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. | |||