When someone asks me what my favorite most useful tree on the homestead is I’m quick to answer, The Mulberry Tree! This usually surprises the person asking the question as this tree is considered a burden to many homeowners. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk about why I believe it is one of the best…
On this episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, I’m joined by homesteader, blogger, author, and podcaster Melissa K. Norris. Melissa and her family homestead 15 acres in Washington where they raise cattle, chickens, pigs, grow heirloom vegetables and put a lot of emphasis on cooking from scratch. She has written two books and she is…
Getting started homesteading is easy, all you have to do is just start. But to keep homesteading, well that might be a little tougher. In this podcast episode, I discuss 5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader and what you can do to prevent it from happening. Listen To The Podcast Homesteading is an…
Being prepared and keeping supplies around the homestead is a necessity in my opinion. That’s why I think building your very own “Homestead Hardware Store” is a good idea. There is a fine line between being prepared and being a hoarder and that distinction can be clearly drawn by keeping things in stock that you…
When embarking on the journey of homesteading, it can be an exciting and fulfilling lifestyle change—one that embraces self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. However, this shift can also bring challenges, especially when one partner is fully invested while the other is hesitant or uninterested. Listen To The Podcast Navigating homesteading when your…
Today I want to talk about something that's perfect for those of us who may not have a ton of space but still want to grow fresh, healthy food: container gardening. Whether you live in a city apartment or just want to grow more in your backyard, containers make it possible to have your own…
A big step toward self-sufficiency is knowing how to collect and store seeds from your garden. On today’s podcast episode, I discuss all the basics of seed saving and all the reasons you may want to start doing it. Listen To The Podcast Today, we're diving into one of the most valuable skills a homesteader…
On today’s podcast episode I discuss how to locate or create microclimates for your garden and how best to use those microclimates. Getting the most from your garden depends on a lot of things including the right climate conditions for each specific plant. Listen To Podcast What exactly is a microclimate, and why does it…
On today’s podcast episode I discuss the many uses of having comfrey on the homestead and why EVERY homesteader should be growing it, what variety to grow and where to get it. Listen To The Podcast Today, I’m diving into one of my all-time favorite plants for the homestead—comfrey. Whether you’ve never heard of comfrey…
On today’s podcast episode I will discuss how you can make the most out of what you have by giving you 21 ideas to help you grow a lot of food on a small homestead. These ideas can be used for urban, suburban, and even rural homesteaders for increasing the amount of food they grow.…
On today’s podcast episode, I will discuss how to spring clean your homestead in a safe and non-toxic way that will make your homestead a healthier place. Not only is Spring a time to get started with our gardens it’s also the time we think about giving our home a deep cleaning after a season…
On today’s podcast episode I will share with you 7 Diy Homestead Building Projects that will make great additions to your homestead. These are simple and easy-to-build projects that anyone can do. Listen To The Podcast Make Your Homestead Thrive With These Fun and Easy Projects! If you're like me, you probably love spending time…
