Homesteading Resources For Inspiration, Motivation, and Education

https://youtu.be/hXVoBzoGGE0 On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite Homesteading Resources For Inspiration, Motivation, and Education From Books, YouTube, Websites, and Podcasts. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 160 – October 18, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Books Rachel's Picks Square Foot Gardening https://amzn.to/3SQPLgc The Independent Farmstead https://amzn.to/3RweIN5 Rooted https://amzn.to/3y5U6Eo…

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October 18, 2022

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Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 159 – October 12, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Modern Homesteading: Planning Garden Infrastructure for Efficiency and Beauty On this podcast, we dive into the world of efficient and aesthetically pleasing garden…

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October 12, 2022

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Some Of Our Favorite And Least Favorite Things About Homesteading

https://youtu.be/Ab4hx_WBwHc On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite and Least Favorite Things About Homesteading. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 158 – October 5, 2022 Topic: Our Favorite Things About Homesteading and Our Least Favorite Things Links: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: The Complete Back-to-Basics Guide…

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October 5, 2022

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Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 157 – September 28, 2022 Listen To The Podcast The Joy of Seed Saving: Why and How You Should Start Today When it…

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September 28, 2022

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A Beginners Guide To Growing Garlic (aka. Stinking Rose) On The Homestead

https://youtu.be/LC317FOUJlo On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Growing Garlic. The Reasons You Should Grow It, How and When To Plant It, Companion Planting, and Harvesting Garlic. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 155 – September 14, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Episode Topics of Discussion About…

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September 14, 2022

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12 Easy Ways To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Organic Garden

Rabbits can be very cute and charming creatures…until they get into your garden and eat all the fruits and vegetables that you’ve worked so hard to grow. You can keep rabbits out of your garden with a combination of physical barriers, adding plants that rabbits tend to avoid, and removing any elements around your garden…

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September 11, 2022

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What Is Silvopasture and How It Can Benefit Your Homestead

Silvopasture is a hot topic in agroforestry and permaculture. Unfortunately, the name doesn't do a great job of explaining what it is. So what is silvopasture and how can you implement it on your homestead? Silvopasture is a system where animals are grazed in between rows of trees to provide nutrients for the soil, food…

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September 8, 2022

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Fishing To Provide Food For The Homestead With Guest Cannon Kirby

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold has a conversation with Cannon Kirby about his homestead in central Florida and Fishing as a way to provide food for the homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 154 – September 7, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Today, we're exploring the homesteading lifestyle with a special…

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September 7, 2022

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Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 153 – August 31, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Topics of Discussion Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter TreesMulch The BaseKeep Away From TrunkMulch OptionsLiving…

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August 31, 2022

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What To Do With Your Garden Beds After The Harvest

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About What To Do With Garden Beds After The Harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 152 – August 24, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Topics of Discussion Garden CleanupWhat To Do With The Organic MaterialDiseased PlantsPest InfestationsSoil TestingAdjusting pH if NecessarySoil…

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August 24, 2022

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How To Harvest And Roast Sunflower Seeds For A Delicious Snack

So you grew the sunflowers and they fulfilled their purpose as the centerpiece of your garden, a trellis, or maybe a privacy screen and now they are standing 8 or more feet tall and drooping over and the seeds look just right, now what do you do? Time to harvest those seeds! What a great…

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August 24, 2022

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Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Self-Reliance and Homesteading Community, How They Work Together and How to Find and Be Involved In Community. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 151 – August 17, 2022 – Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes. Listen To The Podcast…

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August 17, 2022

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Faithful in the Busy Season
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
— Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

Spring has a way of waking up the homestead. After the slower rhythm of winter, the days suddenly fill with activity. Garden beds need prepared. Seeds must be planted at the right time. Fences repaired. Animals checked. Tools sharpened. Everywhere you look, there’s another task waiting.

The excitement of the season brings energy, but it also brings responsibility. Spring doesn’t wait for us to feel ready. The work simply arrives, and it’s up to us to step into it.

As I move from one chore to the next, I’m reminded of the words in Colossians 3:23:
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

The daily work of a homestead may seem ordinary—turning soil, hauling feed, fixing a gate, planting a row of seeds—but Scripture reminds us that no work done with the right heart is ordinary to God.

Each task becomes an opportunity to serve Him.

The garden rows we plant, the animals we care for, the repairs we make—these aren’t just chores. They are acts of stewardship. They are reminders that God has placed us in a place where our labor can reflect His goodness and provision.

Spring’s busyness teaches a quiet lesson: faithfulness in small tasks matters.

Just like a harvest begins with tiny seeds placed carefully into the soil, a life of faith is built through small acts of obedience done day after day.

Homestead Reflection

As the work of spring begins, I want to ask myself:
- Am I approaching my work with gratitude or with frustration?
- Do I see the daily tasks as burdens or as opportunities to honor God?
- How can I turn ordinary chores into acts of worship?
Because when work is done with the right heart, even the simplest task can glorify God.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the work You place before me. Help me to approach every task with a willing heart and a spirit of gratitude. Whether I am planting, repairing, feeding, or harvesting, remind me that my work is ultimately done for You. Teach me to be faithful in the small things, trusting that You bring the growth in Your perfect time. Amen.