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This Weeks Homestead Focus

This Week On The Homestead – Week 23

With summer in full swing, it’s important to focus on pest management. This week, consider introducing beneficial insects or planting trap crops to keep pests in check without the need for chemical pesticides.

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June 7, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 22

With warmer weather in full swing, now is the time to focus on succession planting. By continually planting fast-growing crops like lettuce and radishes, you can maximize your garden’s productivity throughout the season.

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May 31, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 21

As the growing season progresses, be sure to keep an eye on soil health. Add compost or other organic fertilizers regularly to ensure your plants have the nutrients they need to thrive.

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May 24, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 20

This week, focus on building resilience in your garden through polyculture. By planting a variety of species together, you can create a system that’s more resistant to pests and disease, all while increasing yields.

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May 17, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 19

This week, focus on improving your garden’s water storage capacity. From rain barrels to ponds, water catchment systems are essential for ensuring your garden has enough moisture throughout the hot months.

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May 10, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 18

As your garden starts to grow, it’s important to think about biodiversity. This week, focus on incorporating a wider variety of plants and animals into your system, supporting a healthier and more resilient ecosystem.

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May 3, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 17

This week, as the temperature rises, it’s a good time to focus on natural pest control methods. Encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings by planting flowers such as marigolds and dill, reducing your reliance on chemical pesticides.

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April 26, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 16

April showers bring more than just May flowers—they can also bring the risk of soil erosion. This week, explore strategies for preventing erosion, such as using ground covers and building swales to manage water flow.

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April 19, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 15

Spring is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to establish a pollinator garden. By planting native flowers, you can support local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds while boosting your garden’s productivity.

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April 12, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 14

With warmer days ahead, it’s time to focus on building healthy soil. Mulching not only suppresses weeds but also retains moisture and fosters the microbial life that’s vital to a thriving permaculture garden.

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April 5, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 13

As spring settles in, think about starting a compost tea regimen to boost plant health. Compost tea delivers a nutrient-rich solution directly to the soil, enhancing microbial life and promoting vigorous growth. - Learn more about compost tea

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March 29, 2026
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This Week On The Homestead – Week 12

This week, let’s dive into the art of permaculture zones. By strategically placing elements in your garden according to how frequently you use them, you can create a more efficient and sustainable design.

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March 22, 2026
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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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  • This Week On The Homestead – Week 33August 19, 2026

    This week, focus on harvesting and preserving the fruits of your labor. Canning, drying, and fermenting are all excellent ways to ensure your summer bounty lasts through the winter months.


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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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