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12 Ways To Implement Permaculture Principles in Your Homestead Garden

If you're looking to create a sustainable garden that provides a continuous supply of fresh and nutritious produce, then a permaculture homestead garden might just be the answer. By implementing permaculture principles, you can achieve sustainable gardening success in your own backyard. Permaculture is a holistic approach to gardening and agriculture, focusing on the harmonious integration of landscape and…

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February 14, 2025

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The Homesteader’s Guide to Grow Lights

https://youtube.com/live/GJr9JVHa6xs?feature=share Homesteaders are always looking for ways to extend the growing season, start seeds indoors, and even grow food year-round. Grow lights are a game-changer when it comes to providing the right light conditions for plants when natural sunlight isn’t sufficient. Whether you’re starting vegetable seedlings for your garden or cultivating herbs and leafy greens…

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February 12, 2025

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The Homestead Workshop: Why You Need One and How to Set It Up

https://youtube.com/live/wwsiHq3KgvE A well-organized workshop is the heart of any homestead. Whether you're fixing broken tools, building new projects, or maintaining equipment, a dedicated workspace makes all the difference. Having a homestead shop saves time, money, and frustration by keeping everything organized, and ready when you need it. In this podcast episode, we’ll cover why every…

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February 5, 2025

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Back To Basics: Getting Started With Trees and Bushes

On this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel continue the series on getting back to basics with getting started with trees and bushes. They discuss the benefits, selection, planting, and care of trees and bushes. Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 270 Listen To The Podcast Trees and bushes are integral to creating a healthy, productive, and visually…

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January 30, 2025

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Back to Basics: Getting Started with Small Livestock

On this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel continue the series on getting back to basics with getting started with small livestock. They discuss a variety of livestock like chickens, rabbits, quail, ducks, and more. Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 269 Listen To The Podcast Have you ever dreamed of stepping into your backyard and gathering fresh…

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January 22, 2025

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Back To Basics: Getting Started Gardening

On this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel begin a series on getting back to basics beginning with getting started gardening. They discuss everything you need to know to start growing your own homegrown vegetables. Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 268 Listen To The Podcast Gardening can seem overwhelming when you’re first starting out, but it doesn’t…

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January 9, 2025

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Neo-Calvinism and the Sacred Call of Farming

Neo-Calvinism, developed by theologians like Abraham Kuyper, and Herman Bavinck, emphasizes that Christ is sovereign over every aspect of creation. As Kuyper famously said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” (Sphere Sovereignty, in Abraham Kuyper:…

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December 24, 2024

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Processing and Preparing Wild Game Meat

On this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel are joined by Jonah Curtis to discuss processing and preparing wild game meat of all kinds. From field dressing to cooking and everything in between, Get hungry and maybe a little inspired to make wild game meat part of your homestead. Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 267 Listen To…

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December 18, 2024

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Homesteaders Under $100

Looking for a Christmas gift for the homesteader in your life in these final days before the holiday that won't break the bank? Here are a few things we think most homesteaders would love to have. The Modern Homesteading Podcast - Episode 266 Listen To The Podcast Links Mentioned Hori Hori Knife - https://amzn.to/4eWaycP Stainless…

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December 4, 2024

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Garden Plants You Can Bring Inside and Grow For The Winter

On This Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Keeping The Garden Gowing By Growing Indoors. They Discuss Things To Consider For Indoor Gardening, The Different Methods, and The Best Garden Plants To Consider. The Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 264 Listen To The Podcast In this episode, we dive into the world of indoor gardening, perfect…

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November 20, 2024

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News That Is The Talk Of The Town In Homesteading Communities

On This Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel discuss the news that Thomas Massie and Joel Salatin have potential roles in the USDA under the Trump administration as well as other appointments that could have an impact on homesteaders and farmers. The Modern Homesteading Podcast - Episode 263 Listen To The Podcast Today, we're diving into…

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November 13, 2024

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How And When To Decide To Add Something To Your Homestead

On this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel discuss how and when to add or sometimes remove something from your homestead. Making the right choices for your homestead and balancing wants, needs, and timing in the pursuit of your homesteading goals. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 262 – November 10, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Starting…

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November 10, 2024

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Lessons from the Hive
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

Today I spent some time watching the activity around my honey bee hive. It seemed like every bee had a purpose. Some were leaving the hive in search of nectar and pollen. Others were returning with their legs covered in golden pollen. There was a constant flow of movement—busy, organized, and productive.

As I stood there watching, I was reminded that none of those bees were working for immediate reward. They weren’t gathering nectar to enjoy it that afternoon. They were working for something larger than themselves. Every trip, every flower visited, every load carried was contributing to the health and future of the hive.

It made me think about my own life.

So much of what I do on the homestead feels like that. Planting seeds. Building soil. Repairing fences. Pruning fruit trees. Many of these tasks don’t produce immediate results. They require faith that the effort invested today will bear fruit tomorrow.

The Christian life is often the same.

Galatians 6:9 reminds me not to grow weary in doing good. Sometimes I want to see results right away. I want the garden to grow faster, the project to be finished sooner, or the answer to prayer to come immediately. But God often works through seasons of patient faithfulness.

The bees don’t quit because they haven’t made honey yet. They continue their work day after day, trusting the process God designed for them. Likewise, God calls me to remain faithful in the work He has given me, trusting that in His timing there will be a harvest.

Watching that hive today reminded me that small acts of obedience matter. A prayer offered. A kind word spoken. A task completed. A seed planted. None of it is wasted when it is done for the Lord.

One day, the harvest comes. The honey is stored. The fruit ripens. The prayers are answered. But until then, God calls me to keep working faithfully.

Reflection Questions
- Am I growing weary in an area where God is calling me to remain faithful?
- What “small acts” of obedience might God be using to accomplish something much larger?
- Where do I need to trust God’s timing instead of demanding immediate results?
Prayer

Lord, thank You for the lessons You teach through Your creation. As I watched the bees today, remind me that faithfulness matters even when results are not immediately visible. Help me to work diligently in the tasks You have given me and trust that You are bringing a harvest in Your perfect timing. Keep me from growing weary and strengthen me to continue doing good. Amen.