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 animal matter into nutrients and other minerals. Organic matter like mulch, manure, and compost are used to turn sandy soil into rich organic soil packed…
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…
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 Discuss Closed Loop Systems For The Homestead And How They Can Increase Self Sufficiency. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 163 – November 1, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Emphasizing Closed-Loop Systems in Homesteading A significant part of our discussion was focused on the concept…
Silvopasture is a hot topic in agroforestry and permaculture. Unfortunately, the name doesn't do a great job of explaining what it is. So what is silvopasture and how can you implement it on your homestead? Silvopasture is a system where animals are grazed in between rows of trees to provide nutrients for the soil, food…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about how to make a homestead more drought resilient. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 149 – August 3rd, 2022 – Building A Drought Resilient Homestead. Listen To The Podcast We discuss what has been happening on our individual homesteads and the recent drought…
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…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I talk about all the benefits to raising rabbits on your homestead. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 145 – June 6, 2022 – Stacking Functions With Rabbits On Your Permaculture Homestead. Resources Check out my article on – 9 Reasons Raising Rabbits Might Be…
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?…
Soil fertility is key in any sustainable food growing operation. Without proper management, plants will drain the soil of its fertility, leading to reduced productivity and plant health. Most synthetic fertilizers are very harmful for the environment. Thankfully, certain plants can help increase soil fertility. The best plants for increasing soil fertility are those that…
With rising food costs and even occasional food shortages in the store, many people desire to grow at least some of their food. The problem is that many homes are located in areas with strict regulations or very limited space. The solution to these problems is edible landscaping which can create beautiful curb appeal, a…
It can take months, if not years, to create a sufficient amount of traditional compost in compost bins. While it's a wonderful way to create healthy, fertile soil, it's labor-intensive and very time-consuming. Thankfully, there's another, simpler way to improve your soil: the chop and drop system. The chop and drop system in gardening is…
Because they look so similar at certain times during the year, yellow wood sorrel and clover are often confused for one another. While clover is often considered to be a beneficial nitrogen-fixing plant, yellow wood sorrel is a pesky stubborn weed. So what's the difference between them, and how can you tell which you have…
It’s late summer and the last of the warm weather flowers are blooming – so are your allergies. Goldenrod and ragweed are growing side by side along the road and in your backyard. They’re both the same thing, right? Left: Ragweed, Right: Goldenrod Goldenrod and ragweed are two different plants. Goldenrod is a perennial that…
