Today’s main topic on the podcast is about how to protect your garden from everything that wants to eat it before you. No matter if you live far in the country or in the heart of the city, your garden is a target for wildlife. Deer, rabbits, birds, rodents, and bugs want to eat your…
On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Sherry Willis from Half-Pint Homestead to talk about keeping livestock on an urban homestead. We chat about what livestock to consider and the challenges and rewards. Listen To The Podcast Raising Urban Livestock Thinking about raising animals in the city? It might sound tricky, but raising urban livestock can…
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself staring at your tomato plants, wondering what in the world is going on with them? You’re not alone! Every season, countless gardeners face issues with their tomatoes, from wilting leaves to pesky spots. Let’s dive into some common tomato plant problems and easy organic solutions…
Let me tell you about a little gardening secret of mine: not all weeds are the enemy! In fact, there are a few weeds that I actually let grow in my garden on purpose. I know, sounds crazy, right? But before you go pulling every last one of those “pesky” plants, hear me out. Some…
Today on the podcast, I want to dive into a question I get a lot – should you raise your rabbits in cages or let them live in a colony? It's a tough decision, but each method has its pros and cons, depending on your setup and goals. Since I’ve tried both, I’ll share my…
Today is Day 19 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “What’s the best way to compost without the smell? I don’t have a big yard…
Today is Day 18 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “Why is it not safe to water bath can my vegetables? I was told if…
Today is Day 17 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “What’s the best gun for hunting small game? Shotgun or rifle? What caliber?” Answering today’s…
Today is Day 15 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “Do you have any suggestions on where to get free resources for the garden like…
Today is Day 14 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “I’m not sure how I feel about the whole prepping thing. What are some realistic…
Today is Day 13 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “What’s The Difference Between Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO Seeds?” Answering today’s question is Mary from…
A decision new vegetable gardeners often struggle with is "Should You Plant A Garden In The Ground Or A Raised Bed" Let's dive in and look at some of the benefits (and a couple of disadvantages) of gardening in raised beds. Listen To The Podcast Here are 9 benefits to gardening in raised beds 1.…
