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Read more about the article Garden Plants You Can Bring Inside and Grow For The Winter
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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
Read more about the article How And When To Decide To Add Something To Your Homestead
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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
Read more about the article How Cows and Poultry Help the Land Thrive: Grazing Systems in Permaculture
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How Cows and Poultry Help the Land Thrive: Grazing Systems in Permaculture

In permaculture, cows and poultry can do so much more than provide milk, meat, and eggs; they can play an essential role in maintaining and nourishing the land. When done right and with careful planning, a small herd of cows in conjunction with various poultry can transform fields, clear overgrown areas, and boost soil fertility—all…

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October 31, 2024
Read more about the article Tapping Trees and Making Syrup: Homestead Scale Production
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Tapping Trees and Making Syrup: Homestead Scale Production

On this podcast episode Harold Interviews Rachel about tapping trees and making syrup on a homestead scale. We dive into what trees to tap, the tree tapping process, and making the syrup. If you've ever wanted to get started making your own syrup, this episode has you covered. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 261 –…

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October 28, 2024
Read more about the article Function Stacking With Chickens: The Ultimate Homestead Helpers
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Function Stacking With Chickens: The Ultimate Homestead Helpers

In this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel discuss the many uses for chickens on the homestead through the permaculture concept of function stacking. Hint... They aren't just good for eggs and meat, chickens are the ultimate homestead helpers. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 260 – October 14, 2024 Listen To The…

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October 14, 2024
Read more about the article Ollivage Solar Motion Sensor Lights: A Great Outdoor Security Solution
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Ollivage Solar Motion Sensor Lights: A Great Outdoor Security Solution

The Ollivage Solar Outdoor Motion Sensor Security Lights are a set of high-quality outdoor lights that are designed to provide illumination and security to your property. These lights are powered by solar energy, which means that they are eco-friendly and do not require any electricity to operate. These lights have been a great addition to…

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October 7, 2024
Read more about the article 7 Lessons Learned Beyond Basic Preparedness From Hurricane Helene
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7 Lessons Learned Beyond Basic Preparedness From Hurricane Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, countless lives were impacted, homes destroyed, and communities tested. While disaster preparedness is often discussed in terms of stocking up on food and water, there are deeper lessons to be learned that go beyond the basics.  These seven lessons are not just about survival, but about adopting a mindset…

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October 7, 2024
Read more about the article How To Make And Use Leaf Mold For Better Soil
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How To Make And Use Leaf Mold For Better Soil

The leaves are covering the homestead and as an act of good stewardship, you're wondering what's the best thing to do with them all. Have you ever made leaf mold (leaf mould for our non U.S. friends)? So what is leaf mold, and how do you make it, and use it? Leaf Mold or Mould…

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October 4, 2024
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Elevate Your Homemade Ferments With The Kenley Fermentation Crock

If you have done any research on fermented foods, you have likely discovered the amazing health benefits associated with them and how easy it can be to do it yourself, especially with the Kenley Fermentation Crock. For centuries fermented food has been a staple in the diets of nearly every people group in one form…

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October 3, 2024
Read more about the article Guild Planting: How Plants Can Work Together
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Guild Planting: How Plants Can Work Together

Permaculture, a system of agricultural and social design centered on mimicking the patterns observed in natural ecosystems, has long embraced the concept of guild planting. At the heart of this method is the belief that plants, much like people, benefit from having the right companions. But what is a guild, and how can understanding them…

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October 3, 2024
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How To Find Places To Hunt To Fill The Homestead Freezer

Hunting is a great way to fill the homestead freezer but how do you find places to hunt? Many modern homesteaders don't have a hundred acres of fields and woods, many are living out their homesteading dreams of self-sufficiency on urban city lots and suburban lots and because of that, they may be struggling to…

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September 30, 2024
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Welcome To Redemption Permaculture At The Small Town Homestead

My name is Harold Thornbro, and I’m a permaculture practitioner and homesteader dedicated to teaching sustainable living, organic gardening, and permaculture principles, helping others create productive and regenerative home landscapes. If you’re looking for me, you’ll usually find me in the garden. 


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A Year On The Homestead:

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  • This Week On The Homestead – Week 36September 13, 2026

    This week, focus on composting the remains of your summer garden. By turning plant debris into compost, you’re building soil health and closing the loop on waste in your garden system.


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Homestead Devotional

  • 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.


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