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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Choosing A Site For A Homestead

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss All The Things To Consider When Choosing A Site To Build Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 249 – July 28, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Practical Steps for Homestead/Permaculture Site Selection Research: Gather information about different areas through online resources, local government offices, community groups,…

Building A Homestead Library

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Talk About Building A Homestead Library. They Dive Into Why You Might Want One, How To Get Started and Build One, and Book Suggestions In Many Categories. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 248 – July 14, 2024 Listen To The Podcast The Why: Importance of a Homestead Library…

Nitrogen Fixing Plants For The Homestead

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 247 – July 6, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Permaculture gardening is a great way to improve sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems. One of…

Planting For Fall Crops With Guest Mary Smith

On this podcast episode, Harold has a conversation with Mary Smith from Mary's Heirloom Seeds about Summer planting for a fall crop. They discuss how to determine when and what to plant and go over a few vegetable varieties to consider. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 246 – June 28, 2024 Listen To The Podcast…

Ebbs and Flows In Homesteading: Navigating the Journey

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Avoiding Burnout While Homesteading By Being Aware Of The Ebbs and Flows, Ups and Downs, Hectic Times and Peacefulness of Homesteading and Navigating That Journey With Balance. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 245 – June 23, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Excitement: you want to do it…

A Beginners Guide To Growing Beans On The Homestead

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Everything You Need To Know About Getting Started Growing Beans On Your Homestead. From The Different Types Of Beans To Grow, To Caring For The Plants, To Harvesting, and Even Using Them For Some Of Your Favorite Dishes. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 244 – June 9,…

Caring For Animals In Hot Weather

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss How To Care For Your Animals When The Weather Turns Hot. Having Livestock and Even Pets Comes With The Responsibility Of Reducing Their Stress As Much As Possible During Times Of High Temperatures, Here's How You Can Help Them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 243 – June…

How To Feed Your Garden: Compost, Compost Tea, Weed Tea and More

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Ways To Feed Your Garden and Maintain Healthy Soil and Healthy Plants. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 242 – May 21, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Why You Need To Feed Your Garden Soil Feeding the soil increases nutrients and water retention, and improves soil structure.…

Homesteading and Technology

On Today's Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homesteading and Technology, The Pros and Cons, and a Few Specific Things That Can Make A Difference On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 241 – April 28, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Reasons To Use Tech On Your Homestead Time Saving Labor Saving Prevent Potential…

Homesteading, Yurt Living, and Staying Fit With Guests Mike and Lacie Dickson

Join Rachel as she talks to Mike and Lacie of The Fit Farmer YouTube channel.  They cover their journey to homesteading, yurt living, health, bodybuilding and Mike gives us a few tips on staying healthy and fit as a homesteader. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 240 – April 17, 2024 Listen To The Podcast You…

Closed Loop Soil Fertility With Guest Nigel Palmer

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…

Gardening In Cold Climates With Guest Krista Green

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…

Purpose and Possibilities of Small Scale Urban and Suburban Homesteading

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…

Getting Started With Seed Starting

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…

Creating Systems For A Gardening and Homestead Revolution: Guest Takota Coen

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…

Our Favorite Vegetable Varieties To Grow

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…

Planning A Survival Garden

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…

Everything Freeze Drying with Sonya Boone

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…

From Sowing A Few Seeds To A Farm Business: Guest Steve Rice

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…

Growing and Operating A Farm Business with Guest Rob Kaiser

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 –…