What Is Homesteading The Permaculture Way?
A few years ago when I started homesteading I had no idea what permaculture was, I was simply growing a few vegetables in some raised beds, planting a couple of…
Planning The New Urban Homestead Permaculture Design
Property from a few years ago before we started homesteading. The Changes Earlier this year we purchased the lot next door and to the south of ours, this property only…
10 Ways To Use Comfrey On Your Permaculture Homestead
A few years ago I heard a little about some great qualities of the comfrey plant and added three plants to my small permaculture homestead and have never regretted it.…
Creating and Utilizing Permaculture Edge Effect For Abundance
What is commonly referred to as the 10th Permaculture design principle is the “Edge Effect” which is the use of edge and natural patterns for the best and most abundant…
Integrate Don’t Segregate, Stacking Functions In Permaculture
When it comes to designing your property using permaculture principles one of the many areas of consideration is stacking functions by integration rather than segregation. When I started implementing this…
Increasing Soil Fertility Through Permaculture Practices
In this episode, I discuss a few ways to help soil fertility in ways normally exercised in permaculture practices. These are ways that are simulated in nature to create balanced,…
A Few Favorite Perennials With Guest Natalie Bogwalker
On this podcast episode, I’m joined by Founder and Director of Wild Abundance.net Natalie Bogwalker and we discuss a few of her favorite perennials for the homestead and her school…
What To Do First To Turn A New Home Into A Homestead
In this podcast episode, I answer a question from a listener about what I would suggest they do first at their soon-to-be new home to turn it into a functioning…
Laying Down A Strong Foundation For A New Homestead
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 93 – June 20, 2018 – Laying Down A Strong Foundation For A New Homestead. Question For Today’s Podcast Episode: Zach asks: My wife…
Function Stacking On Small Scale Homesteads
On this podcast episode, I will discuss what is commonly known as the second permaculture design principle, Stacking Functions. The application of this design principle can lead to a…
Creating and Utilizing Microclimates
Getting the most from your garden depends on a lot of things including the right climate conditions for each specific plant. On today’s podcast episode I discuss how to locate…
All About Comfrey On The Homestead
Listen To The Podcast On today’s podcast episode I discuss the many uses of having comfrey on the homestead and why EVERY homesteader should be growing it, what variety to…
Planning Your Spring Permaculture Garden
There is much to consider when you lay out a plan for your spring garden and in this article/podcast episode I will help you think through the details and provide…
How To Homestead When You Don’t Have Time To Homestead
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…
Why You Should Start Homesteading Right Now Right Where You Are
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…
Protecting Your Garden From Wildlife
Listen To The Podcast 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…