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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Homesteading For The Enjoyment Of The Lifestyle: Guest Mandy Roth

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Mandy Roth of Evergreen Winds Homestead about her homestead, the things she and her family are doing, and the reasons she is doing it. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 206 – June 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Embracing Homesteading: A Conversation with Mandy Roth on…

Garden Is Planted, Now What? Weeding, Watering, and Watching

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss What To Do After The Garden Is Planted; Such As Weeding, Watering, and Watching For Things Like Nutrient Deficiencies, Insect Pressure, and Disease Issues. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 203 – May 23, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Nurturing Your Garden: Post-Planting Care and Maintenance In this…

Making A Difference With Urban Permaculture: Guest Heather Butler

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Heather Butler from the Urban Permaculture Podcast about the expansion of her urban permaculture homestead and food forest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 202 – May 15, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Heather works in the aviation industry and travels for work more than she's home.…

A Beginners Guide To Growing Potatoes On The Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Growing Potatoes On The Homestead. Why You Should and How To Have The Most Successful Harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 201 – May 8, 2023 Listen To The Podcast We Discuss On The Podcast: About Potatoes Potatoes are part of the…

An Interview With A Young Homesteader: Guests Bella and Her Grandma Anita

On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews a budding young homesteader, Bella. Her passion is to inspire others while gaining her own skills. She has even started selling at the farmer's market! Please join Rachel as she talks about wood cook stoves, raised beds and more! The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 199 – April 28, 2023…

Educating, Inspiring, and Connecting Homesteaders with Guest Rhonda Fowler

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Rhonda Fowler. She is the Founder of the Indiana Homesteading Conference and has a passion for educating, inspiring, and connecting homesteaders to help them obtain a more sustainable lifestyle. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 198 – April 24, 2023 Listen To The Podcast…

Building a Gardening and Permaculture Based Small Business with Guest Kerry Brown

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Kerry Brown about his journey building a gardening and permaculture based small business, and the things that contributed and helped him along the way. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 197 – April 17, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Kerry Brown is a native…

A Few Useful Perennials You Can Multiply Through Division

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Useful Perennials You Can Grow On Your Homestead That Multiply Through Division To Expand Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 196 – April 11, 2023 Listen To The Podcast A Few Useful Perennials You Can Multiply Through Division  What are Crowns…

A Beginners Guide To Building Guilds On Your Permaculture Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About Plant Guilds. What They Are, The Benefits Of Guilds, and How To Build Them On Your Permaculture Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 195 – March 28, 2023 Listen To The Podcast What Is A Guild? A plant guild is a grouping of plants…

Building An Off Grid Homestead From The Ground Up with Guest Dwayne Legro

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Dwayne Legro From The Youtube Channel Off Grit About His Lifestyle Of Self Sufficiency, and The Off Grid Homestead He Is Building In The Arizona Desert. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 194 – March 21, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Embracing the Off-Grid Homesteading…

The Why, When, and How Of Tree Pruning On The Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk All About The Why, When, and How Of Tree Pruning On The Homestead For Healthy and Productive Trees. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 193 – March 14, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Tools You Might Need Pruning Shears Loppers Pole Saw - https://amzn.to/3Lljld9…

Aromatherapy On The Homestead with Guest Amy Anthony

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner Amy Anthony, About Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Herbs, and Aromatic Plants and Their Use On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 192 – March 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast As a certified aromatherapist, aromatherapy educator,…

Teaching Homesteading Through Homeschooling Curriculum with Guest Kody Hanner

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With The Host Of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner, About Teaching Homesteading and Homeschooling Curriculum. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 191 – February 28, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Integrating Homesteading and Homeschooling: A Conversation with Kody Hanner In this episode of…

Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil For Spring Planting

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Getting Ready For Spring Planting By Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 190 – February 21, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Testing, Amending, and Preparing Your Garden Soil For Spring Planting We Discuss: Why? Preparation for planting…

Clearing Land, Growing Livestock Feed, Meat Rabbits, And More With Guest Jordy Buck

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold is joined by return guest Jordy Buck from NorthernHomesteading.com to discuss clearing wooded land to grow livestock feed, raising rabbits, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 189 – February 14, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Exploring Practical Homesteading with Jordy Buck: An In-Depth Conversation In…

17 Useful Flowers To Grow On Your Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss 17 Useful Flowers You Can Grow On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 188 – February 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast 17 Useful Flowers To Grow On Your Homestead Calendula (Annual) Direct sow outside or start inside. A pretty little flower…

Considering Tradeoffs In Homestead Evaluation and Design With Guest Ryan Steva

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold has a conversation with Ryan Steva, a homesteading consultant, about considering tradeoffs in homestead evaluation and design. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 187 – February 1, 2023 Listen To The Podcast About Ryan Ryan grew up in rural Wisconsin and figured out from a young age…