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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about how to make a homestead more drought resilient.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 149 – August 3rd, 2022 – Building A Drought Resilient Homestead.

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We discuss what has been happening on our individual homesteads and the recent drought that has been affecting us. We dive into several methods that can make a homestead more drought resistant.

Topics of Discussion

• Types of mulch and how it works to retain moisture and build soil.

• Using shade and creating microclimates to reduce water use and increase retention.

• We discuss our current rainwater collection and how we might be able to do better.

• Watering Systems and Drip Irrigation for better use of the rainwater we collect and wasting less water.

• Swales for retaining and using water more efficiently throughout a property.

• Improving soil with organic matter and biochar

• Intensive planting and planting in cover crops to shade the soil and retain water.

Listener Questions and Feedback:

Harold asked a question in the group this week about using and preserving cabbage

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5187531334633982/

Resources Discussed In The Podcast

How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine by John Jeavons

• https://amzn.to/3buqlFe

How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Jeavons, John (Author)
• English (Publication Language)

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The Independent Farmstead by Shawn and Beth Dougherty

• Book: https://amzn.to/3vDVdtD
• Website: https://onecowrevolution.wordpress.com/

The Independent Farmstead: Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Nutrient-Dense Food with Grassfed Animals and Intensive Pasture Management

• Dougherty, Beth (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 336 Pages – 09/07/2016 (Publication Date) – Chelsea Green Publishing (Publisher)

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Craig Schaaf – Biochar On A Small Scale.

He has a five-part short video series on GAB.  A great trustworthy resource.

https://tv.gab.com/channel/schaafcraig/view/making-biochar-part-1-61aab0e2df861af71cb362b2

Swale Resources Mentioned

• Mini Swales in an Urban Backyard – The Permaculture Research Institute
• www.Tenthacrefarm.com

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