How To Save Tomato Seeds Without Fermenting: A Quick Guide

Saving heirloom tomato seeds from your crop is an excellent way of saving money in the next growing season as you do not need to buy new tomato seeds. Most people recommend that you ferment your tomato seeds to keep them, but this is not always necessary, and it's not the only effective way of…

The Ruth Stout Method for Gardening: What Is It?

Ruth Imogen Stout was an American author recognized for her “No-Work” gardening books and techniques. She inspired many gardeners to exercise better gardening practices and defy the typical orthodox methods of gardening. Her vegetable gardening methods are compared to what is known as permaculture today. It has taken decades for Ruth's work to gain recognition,…

What Is Modern Homesteading and How To Get Started

When we talk about homesteading in today's context, we generally mean it very differently than the word has been traditionally used. In today's context, it might be better to identify the term as modern homesteading. Modern Homesteading is the pursuit of self-sufficiency and sustainability by adding certain components and acquiring and applying knowledge and skills…

Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce

On this podcast episode, I chat with Homesteader and the Host of The Living Free In Tennesee Podcast, Nicole Sauce. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 140 – May 10, 2020 – Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce. Nicole Sauce and I Discuss: Her journey into…

Heating Your Home With Firewood With Guest Kerry Brown

On this podcast episode, I’m joined by guest Kerry Brown to discuss the basics of getting started heating your home with firewood even if your home doesn’t currently have a woodstove. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 116 – March 02, 2019 – Heating Your Home With Firewood With Guest Kerry Brown…

Why Every Homesteader Should Also Be A Prepper

On This podcast episode, I discuss a few things homesteaders should be doing to practice preparedness for when or if disaster strikes in any form. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 111 – January 14, 2019 – Why Every Homesteader Should Also Be A Prepper. Homestead Updates: Spent some time this weekend…

A Beginner’s Guide To Hunting Squirrel

A great way to keep the homestead freezer well-stocked with meat is by hunting and if you’re going to go hunting there aren’t many animals to hunt that will bring you more success and more enjoyment than hunting squirrel. I’ve been hunting these bushy-tailed acrobats since I was 10 years old and several decades later…