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…
https://youtu.be/6heQL4bxM_g On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 172 – December 5, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Tool Maintenance Cleaning Tune Ups and Service Engines Oil Changes Spark Plugs Grease Belt Replacements Bearing Maintenance Lawn Mower Trimmers Rototillers Chainsaws…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold Has A Conversation With Paul Circle and Brooke Schafer, Two Of The Administrators Of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Group. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 171 – December 1, 2022 Listen To The Podcast The Homesteaders of Indiana: Fostering Community and Sustainability Today's episode is a special…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss The Gifts Homesteaders Can Make On The Homestead For Family and Friends and Also Gifts Homesteaders Might Like To Receive. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 170 – November 27, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Homesteading Gifts: From Crafted Treasures to Practical Tools With…
Working the homestead can be physically taxing but fulfilling. There’s something about shaping your lived environment that makes you feel well integrated where you live. But the work gets to be backbreaking and picking the right tools can save hours of fruitless frustration. The best chainsaws for homesteading are chosen according to the homesteader's needs…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Thanksgiving On The Homestead. They Dive Into The Food Storage To Pull Out There Favorite Dishes For The Special Day And Share About Their Traditions And What They Are Especially Thankful For On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 169 –…
