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…
Trees can supply abundantly for the homestead and should be grown for various reasons. Not only do trees provide food, beauty, and shade, but they can also help improve soil quality, prevent erosion, and provide a habitat for wildlife. First, however, you have to plant your trees. In this article, you'll get a step-by-step guide…
Edible Forest Gardens is a two-volume set written by Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier that explores the concept of creating food forests, which are designed to mimic the structure and function of natural forests, but with a focus on growing edible plants. This comprehensive work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in permaculture, agroforestry,…
Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith is a classic book on agroforestry that was first published in 1929. Despite being nearly a century old, the book remains relevant and influential today. It is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of agroforestry. One of the key themes in Part 1…
If you are looking for an easy to grow, colorful, and nutrient rich plant to add to your food forest then Jerusalem artichoke, also known as Sunchoke, is exactly what you need. Jerusalem artichoke can be harvested for its tubers which can be cooked up like potatoes and provide iron, vitamins, and other health benefits,…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For Some Of The Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 182 – January 12, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Where To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your…
Join Rachel as she interviews Nick Ferguson and Discusses Fodder Tree Crops for your Homestead and Animals To Increase Self Sufficiency, Sustainability, and Resilience. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 173 – December 8, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Nick Ferguson is an Ecosystems Engineering consultant who works all over the USA and internationally. He specializes…
Pollarding and Coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals. Each involves a method of pruning which ultimately results in more growth over time and shapes the tree in the desired way. What Is Coppicing? Coppicing is a very traditional method used to manage woodland areas. It is done by trimming the tree…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I Have A Discussion With Jess Robison of Acton Food Forest About Her Journey Into Homesteading and Permaculture As Well As Small Scale Food Forests. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 164 – November 4, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Homesteading on a Small Property: Jess's Journey Introduction…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 153 – August 31, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Topics of Discussion Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter TreesMulch The BaseKeep Away From TrunkMulch OptionsLiving…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I talk all about hazelnut; how to plant it, care for it and reap all the benefits from it. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 146 – June 13, 2022 – Why And How To Integrate Hazelnut Into A Food Forest. Topics I Discuss…
If you have pine trees in your garden, you are probably already aware that they can stunt the growth of some plants, and you may be wondering how you can deal with this issue. Growing edible vegetables under a pine tree can be challenging, but it is possible if you choose your plants with care…
Have you ever wondered what edible plants you can grow if you are trying to plant them near walnut trees? Black walnut trees are infamous for putting out a chemical that will kill off many other plants as a way of ensuring its own survival– so you need to choose what to grow near one…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss food forests and whether or not you can or should grow one on your property. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 144 – May 30, 2022 – Should You Grow A Food Forest On Your Property?. Resources What Is A Food Forest?…
