Suburban Beekeeping and Homesteading: Guest Katie Brandt
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Beekeeper and Suburban Homesteader Katie Brandt. They talk about all the things she and her family are doing on a small…
What Livestock Can You Raise On An Urban or Suburban Homestead?
Urban homesteading is a movement on the rise, with many city-dwelling individuals and families eager to adopt more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyles. This interest often extends to raising livestock. However, there…
Urban and Suburban Homesteading: It’s Popular But Is It Worth It?
In a rapidly urbanizing world, many are seeking to reclaim control over their lives through the practice of urban and suburban homesteading. Despite potential challenges such as limited space and…
Making A Difference With Urban Permaculture: Guest Heather Butler
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Heather Butler from the Urban Permaculture Podcast about the expansion of her urban permaculture homestead and food forest. The Modern Homesteading…
Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway
"Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture" by Toby Hemenway is a comprehensive and inspiring book that introduces readers to the principles of permaculture, a sustainable design system that mimics…
Paradise Lot by Eric Toensmeier and Jonathan Bates
"Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One-Tenth of an Acre, and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City" is a non-fiction book written by Eric Toensmeier and Jonathan…
12 Things You Can Start Doing To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don’t Have Land
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Skills And Tasks You Can Get Started With Right Now, Right Where You Are, To Begin Homesteading Even…
9 Great Reasons To Raise Quail On Your Homestead
Raising small livestock on a homestead can have many advantages over large livestock, especially on an urban or suburban farm. Of all the livestock I've raised, Coturnix Quail are my…
A Modern Homesteader’s Poem
Reflections On The Pursuit Of Modern Homesteading by Harold Thornbro Busy commutes, demands of a job,Freedom and peace, these things do rob.Long hours away, little time at home,Can things be…
Glampsteading vs Homesteading – Members Only Episode
On this members only podcast episode I made up a new word…Glampsteading, and I think it accurately describes a lot of what we see in social media these days when…
10 Reasons To Start Homesteading Now, Right Where You Are
Homesteading is hard work! I'm writing this right now at night, and I'm tired and am quite often tired at the end of the day. So why do it? Is…
Small Scale Permaculture Food Forests With Guest Jess Robison
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…
Indoor (Permaculture Zone Zero) Vegetable Gardening
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Indoor Vegetable Gardening Methods To Grow Food Year Round No Matter Where You Live. The Modern Homesteading Podcast,…
Should You Grow A Food Forest On Your Property?
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…
What NOT To Plant Near Strawberries (And Some Things You Can)
Strawberries are a welcome addition to any garden and are a plant that fits well with many other plants as a companion. However, there are some things that should never…
Edible Landscaping: 7 Things To Consider Before You Start Planting
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…