Join hosts Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison on The Modern Homesteading Podcast as they talk about all things homesteading! They discuss things like gardening, livestock, permaculture, food preservation, foraging, hunting, fishing, and the know-how and skills that will help you in your homesteading journey, and occasionally they have guests and we get to hear about what others are doing on their homesteads.
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Rachel interviews Nigel Palmer who is author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, gardener and teacher. They talk about why we should be sourcing our amendments locally, how to, and how easy it is to start with common household kitchen tools. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 239 – April 3, 2024 Listen To…
Join Rachel as she interviews Krista Green of Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening. Krista offers many great tips for season extension, seed starting, transplanting, and more for a head start to a productive garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 238 – March 27, 2024 Check out Krista's website for more great articles and tips on growing in…
On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about urban and suburban homesteading and whether or not it is worth it, practical, or even really possible right where you are, or should you even bother and just move to the country. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 237 – March 17, 2024 Liste To The Podcast…
On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about everything you need to know about starting your garden from seeds. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 236 – March 3, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Shelves Mini green houses - https://amzn.to/48gzWXG Blankets:https://amzn.to/3HYIrfh Containers Solo cups https://amzn.to/49yOxib Clear Plastic Cups: https://amzn.to/49dqGVt 1020 trays https://amzn.to/3HYbXlc or build your…
On today’s podcast episode, Rachel has a conversation with Takota Coen about creating systems for the homestead for greater self-sufficiency, sustainability, and profitability using permaculture principles. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 235 – February 21, 2024 Listen To The Podcast After generations of traditional and organic farming, the Coen family farm was struggling. It was then…
On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about their favorite vegetable varieties to grow and why. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 234 – February 7, 2024 Listen To The Podcast What makes something a favorite Taste Growing Success Favorite Tomatoes Rachel Yellow Pear- sweet, prolific Orange Jazz- a beefsteak that is very large and…
On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel discuss planning a survival garden, from things to consider to what crops are best to grow. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 233 – January 24, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Survival gardening is more than just a hobby; it's a necessity in today's world. With uncertainties in food…
Join Rachel as she interviews Sonya Boone of Dave and Sonya in Michigan about everything freeze drying. Sonya has decades of experience in the kitchen as a professional baker and food preserver. She owns a homestead in southern Michigan with her husband Dave. They were featured last year on the podcast talking about off-grid and…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Steve Rice about his journey into homesteading and his farm business growing flowers, elderberry, and fodder trees. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 231 – January 1, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Steve's journey into homesteading began about ten years ago in a regular neighborhood…
Join Rachel on this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast as she interviews Rob Kaiser of York Meadow Farm about how his family started their farm businesses. Listen as Rob goes into detail on getting a licensed kitchen up and running, taking products to market, and getting food in local stores. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 230 –…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Brad and Starla Walker about their journey into homesteading, healthy eating, large families and a multigenerational perspective, the role their faith plays in homesteading, and their elderberry business. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 229 – November 29, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Brad and…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Marjory Wildcraft about preparedness, food security, and overcoming the biggest hurdles to growing your own food. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 228 – November 15, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Marjory Wildcraft is the founder of The Grow Network, which is a community of…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Sophia Nguyen Eng about her family's journey into homesteading, including leaving Silicon Valley to move to the Appalachian Mountains, going back to their roots in food and farming, and growing and cooking nutrient-dense foods using Asian techniques. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 227 –…
On this podcast episode, Harold talks with Bevin Cohen about homestead-level seed and nut oil production, how it's done, and the many beneficial uses of the oil and the byproducts of the process. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 226 – November 1, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Bevin is an author, herbalist, podcast host, and…
On this podcast episode, join Rachel as she interviews Dave & Amanda Allen, who have a small 7-acre homestead in Indiana. Their homestead has been a work in progress since they moved there. Listen and learn about goats, fencing, soap, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 225 – October 25, 2023 Listen To The Podcast…
On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about the apple harvest and all the ways they are processing and preserving the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 224 – October 18, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Hello and welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of apple…
On today’s podcast episode, Rachel talks about 11 kitchen hand tools she considers must-haves on the homestead and why she recommends them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 223 – October 11, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast! I'm Rachel Jamison, and today we're delving into an essential aspect of homesteading…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Rachel Hester About Dairy Sheep On The Homestead and Her New Book, The Guide To Homestead Dairy Sheep. Rachel Talks About Why Dairy Sheep Are A Great Livestock For The Homestead, The Advantages and Challenges, and More. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 222 – October 4,…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Market Farmer and Nurseryman David Hughes. They talk all about nut trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to utilize the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 221 – September 27, 2023 Listen To The Podcast David has been a market…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Author and Radio and Podcast Host Susan Poizner. They talk about all things Fruit Trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to ensure a healthy organic harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 220 – September 20, 2023 Listen To The Podcast…
