It has been my experience that passion and inspiration can motivate you and take you a long way. That's not to say that knowledge and skill aren't important, but rather are the tools that require the fuel that drive them. Quotes can be that fuel! They can create a spark that can start a fire…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 180 – January 5, 2023 Listen To The Podcast What Makes A Good Seed Company For Organic Gardening? Recognizes The Importance Of Organic…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Skills And Tasks You Can Get Started With Right Now, Right Where You Are, To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don't Have Any Land. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 179 – January 2, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Homesteading, the art of self-sufficiency,…
Raising small livestock on a homestead can have many advantages over large livestock, especially on an urban or suburban farm. Of all the livestock I've raised, Coturnix Quail are my favorite for a lot of reasons. Here Are 9 Reasons You Might Want To Start Raising Coturnix Quail 1. Raising Quail Has A Small Footprint…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Setting and Accomplishing Goals By Developing Habits, Managing Time, and Building New Skills. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 177 – December 26, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Harnessing the Power of Habits and Goals for Effective Homesteading: A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to our…
A septic system is often considered a taboo area that is best left alone and not featured in your garden planning. However, utilizing this area of your property is not only useful and part of the permaculture ethos, but it can also be beneficial to the septic system. We have some tips you can implement…
Reflections On The Pursuit Of Modern Homesteading by Harold Thornbro Busy commutes, demands of a job,Freedom and peace, these things do rob.Long hours away, little time at home,Can things be better? Must I be owned?Is there an answer? Can I escape?It seems there’s a way but a new life I must shape.Getting back to the…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Ethical vs. Unethical Homesteading and The 3 Ethics of Permaculture. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 176 – December 19, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Ethical Homesteading is a way that takes responsibility for the earth, other people, and gives thought to the future.…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With Luke Weinhagen, Author Of The Book "The Primal Primer," About Using Traditional Knowledge To Face The Real World. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 175 – December 15, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Luke Weinhagen is a Certified Situational Awareness Instructor, former United…
Think of the soil in your garden as a living, breathing, dynamic ecosystem. For soil to be healthy, it requires microorganisms, earthworms, etc., to break down the decaying plant and animal matter into nutrients and other minerals. Organic matter like mulch, manure, and compost are used to turn sandy soil into rich organic soil packed…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren't Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 174 – December 12, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Harold and Rachel Discuss: Make Garden Markers Wood Burn, Pencil, Paint, Rocks, special…
Pollarding and Coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals. Each involves a method of pruning which ultimately results in more growth over time and shapes the tree in the desired way. What Is Coppicing? Coppicing is a very traditional method used to manage woodland areas. It is done by trimming the tree…
