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. Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/farm-life-and-busin...
Nov 11, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 166
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionp...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 165
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/ small-scale-permaculture-foo...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 164
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/developing-closed-loop-systems-for-greater-self-sufficiency...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 163
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast 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...
Oct 28, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/ indoor-permaculture-zone-zero-vegetable-gardening...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 161
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast Find the show notes and all the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-resources-for-inspi...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast Find the show notes and all the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/planning-and-adding-useful-garden-infrastructure/...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast Find the show notes and all the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/some-of-our-favorite-and-least-favorite-things-about-homesteading/...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 158
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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast Find the show notes and all the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/why-and-how-to-save-and-store-seeds-from-your-garden/...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Shownotes can be found at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/off-grid-homesteading-with-guests-dave-and-sonya/ 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 b...
Sep 21, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Find the Shownotes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/a-beginners-guide-to-growing-garlic-aka-stinking-rose-on-the-homestead/ 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 ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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) Homesteading In Central Florida Fishing Equipment For Begi...
Sep 07, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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 Fertiliz...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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 - So...
Aug 25, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 a...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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 T...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 wo...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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...
Jul 28, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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.
Jun 20, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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
Jun 13, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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...
Jun 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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/ 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 Nee...
May 30, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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....
May 31, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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. Li...
May 18, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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...
May 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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....
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 137