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, …
Gardening
Why and How to Plant Jerusalem Artichokes in Your Food Forest
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 …
A Beginners Guide To Growing Onions On The Homestead
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26, …
21 Common Seed Starting Questions From First Time Gardeners
With summer right around the corner, many people consider planting their own garden to grow and nurture during the warmer months. While many plants can be bought in stores, it …
Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead
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 …
Our Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden. The Modern Homesteading …
8 Reasons Why Organic Soil Is Better
Think of the soil in your garden as a living, breathing, dynamic ecosystem. For soil to be healthy, it requires microorganisms, earthworms, etc., to break down the decaying plant and …
Crappy Winter Day Gardening Projects
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren’t Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days. The Modern …
Fodder Tree Crops For A More Resilient Homestead With Guest Nick Ferguson
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 …
Palram Hybrid Hobby Greenhouse – Item Of The Week
In the last few years, I’ve been asked many times about my Palram Greenhouse; where can they get one like it? Would I recommend it? Is It built well? It …
Pollarding and Coppicing Trees and Shrubs (Why and How)
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 …
Nisaku Hori Hori Weeding and Digging Knife – Item Of The Week
There is one tool I use more than any other in my garden, it’s my Hori Hori Knife. The only tool that even comes close would be my pruners but …
8 Ways To Make Use Of Fallen Leaves
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Share 8 Valuable Ways To Make Use Of The Fallen Leaves On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode …
How To Make And Use Leaf Mold For Better Soil
The leaves are covering the homestead and as an act of good stewardship, you’re wondering what’s the best thing to do with them all. Have you ever made leaf mold …
