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
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Jeavons, John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
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The Independent Farmstead by Shawn and Beth Dougherty
- Dougherty, Beth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages – 09/07/2016 (Publication Date) – Chelsea Green Publishing (Publisher)
Last update on 2023-09-29 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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
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