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.
On today's podcast episode, I talk about preparing your homestead for winter and a few things you may need to do before it gets too bad outside. Depending on where you live winter can be a trying time on the homestead, but with a little preparation, we can weather the storm a little easier and…
Today, I want to chat with you about something that’s near and dear to my heart – deer hunting to help fill the freezer. Hunting isn't just about the thrill of the chase; it’s an age-old way for homesteaders to supply food. And let me tell you, there's nothing like knowing you’ve harvested your own…
On today’s podcast episode I will be giving my thoughts on some questions from you, the listeners. I will be answering questions today on getting started raising pigs on a small scale, setting up raised bed gardens with a focus on the soil, and what makes a person a homesteader. Listen To The Podcast Podcast…
One of the biggest hurdles some people face when it comes to homesteading is time. They don’t have enough of it to spare, they don’t know how much it will take and they are unsure how to manage it in a way that will allow them to engage in a homesteading lifestyle. On today’s podcast,…
On today's podcast episode, I discuss a few "unconventional" out-of-the-box ways modern homesteaders can make money from their homestead. Whether it is just a side gig for a few extra bucks or a full-time revenue stream, the potential is there. Listen To The Podcast Homesteaders look for independence and self-sufficiency in every area of life…
On today’s podcast, I will discuss with you several reasons why you shouldn’t wait until you move to your dream homestead, but instead, you should start your homesteading journey right now and right where you are. Listen To The Podcast Why You Should Start Homesteading Right Now Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered about homesteading…
On today’s podcast, I will discuss everything you need to know about building your very own DIY rainwater catchment system. From why you should build one, and where it should be, to the details of how to build one. Listen To The Podcast If you're looking for an easy way to save on your water…
A great way to keep the homestead freezer well-stocked with meat is by hunting and if you’re going to go hunting there aren’t many animals to hunt that will bring you more success and more enjoyment than hunting squirrel. I’ve been hunting these bushy-tailed acrobats since I was 10 years old and several decades later…
On today’s podcast, I give a brief overview of many homesteading skills worth acquiring and I discuss how one would go about learning some of these skills. This is not a list of every skill a homesteader may desire to have but a good list of basics. Every person may not desire to acquire every…
On today’s podcast, I share 50+ resources that will inspire, motivate and educate anyone interested in or living the homesteading lifestyle. Podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, Facebook groups, and documentaries are great for all things homesteading and this is a list of some of the best. Listen To The Podcast I know how hard it can…
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…
