The Modern Homesteading Podcast
Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison
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Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
05/12/19 • 58 min
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 122 – May 12, 2019 – Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith
On this podcast episode I’m joined by Homesteader and Market Gardener Jason Smith to talk about his homesteading journey and a little about the ins and outs of establishing and running a market garden.
Homestead Updates:
Planted 2 different varieties of elderberries on the homestead that I purchased from Stark Brothers Nursery.
Got my wine cap mushroom spawn in from Field and Forest.
Ordered some tilapia for the aquaponics system from Lakeway Tilapia.
Building a more appropriate arbor for the grapes.
Main Topic:
Homesteading and Market Gardening With Guest Jason Smith
Jason, his wife Megan and daughter have been homesteading for a number of years and run an on farm market that sells to local restaurants in the Nashville area. They raise vegetables year around using unheated greenhouses and on farm inputs to create better soil, and also have laying hens they use for eggs. They can food, heat their house using a wood stove and have become very thrifty over the years. They have a very successful homestead but it didn’t happen overnight. It’s had its challenges and they love sharing their experiences so other folks can benefit from it and want to share and inspire folks to homestead.
We Discuss:
Jason’s journey into homesteading.
Growing year round in a four season climate.
Starting and expanding his market garden.
Using chickens on the homestead.
Homesteading for better health as well as a business.
Building a hoophouse.
Building mobile vegetable washing stations.
Building a walk in cooler with a coolbot.
Resources:
Jason’s Farm Website – https://www.smithfamilyfarmtn.com/
Jason’s Blog – https://smithfamilyfarmtn.blogspot.com/
Jason’s Youtube Channel –https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_6SzCMTTkjNDS8qU2TzEg
Also mentioned in the podcast:
Coolbot Website – https://www.storeitcold.com/
Curtis Stone – https://theurbanfarmer.co/
Homestead Recipe Of The Week:
This week’s recipe comes in from Darcey for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
Using Goats And Other Methods For Clearing Land
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
08/13/18 • 22 min
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 102 – August 13, 2018 – Using Goats And Other Methods For Clearing Land.
On this podcast episode I answer a question from a listener by sharing my thoughts on how to clear underbrush from a piece of land using goats to make it useful for other livestock or anything else he might want to do with it.
Homesteading On A Temporary Property
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
08/02/18 • 34 min
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 101 – August 2, 2018 – Homesteading On A Temporary Property.
Do you want to start homesteading someday but don’t live on your “forever homestead” and don’t plan on staying at your current location too long? What can you do right now, right where you are even if it’s a temporary situation? On this podcast episode I tackle those questions.
Protecting Plants In The Heat of Summer
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
05/25/18 • 21 min
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 85 – May 25, 2018 – Protecting Plants In The Heat of Summer.
Raising Coturnix Quail On The Homestead
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
03/18/18 • 29 min
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 79 - Raising Coturnix Quail On The Homestead
In this podcast episode, I discuss what you need to know to get started raising Jumbo Brown Coturnix Quail on your homestead. I talk about the basic facts about these quail, general care and equipment needed as well as some the benefits from this wonderful livestock.
Announcements and Recommendations
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
12/23/17 • 9 min
I decided to take a break for a couple of weeks during the holiday season from the regular podcast episodes but I did want to tell you a few things and leave you with some recommendations.
Pioneer Roots With Guest Melissa K. Norris
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
11/20/17 • 60 min
Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 69 - November 19, 2017 - Pioneer Roots With Guest Melissa K. Norris
On today’s podcast episode I’m joined by homesteader, blogger, author, and podcaster Melissa K. Norris. Melissa and her family homestead 15 acres in Washington where they raise cattle, chickens, pigs, grow heirloom vegetables, and put a lot of emphasis on cooking from scratch. She has written two books and she is the host of the “Pioneering Today” Podcast.
Melissa and I Discuss:
How she got a passion for homesteading and began her journey.
An audio tour of her homestead.
Why she started cooking from scratch and the difference it made.
We talk about her books and Master Class.
Melissa gives advice for folks just getting started.
Resources For Today’s Episode:
Melissa’s Website: https://melissaknorris.com/
Books –
5 Reasons You Might Fail As A Homesteader
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
10/29/17 • 36 min
Getting started homesteading is easy, all you have to do is just start. But to keep homesteading, well that might be a little tougher. In this podcast episode, I discuss 5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Homestead Updates:
Fighting off colds
A new place to hunt
We got our first hard frost of the year
Cleaning up the gardens for winter
Greenhouse cleaned up and ready for winter
Winterizing the homestead
Homesteading Relevant News:
Gainesville women learn self-sufficiency through Homestead program – https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/gainesville-women-learn-self-sufficiency-through-homestead-program/
The Country’s First Interactive Sustainability Park Is Taking Root In Waterbury Center – http://digital.vpr.net/post/countrys-first-interactive-sustainability-park-taking-root-waterbury-center#stream/0
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question for the Facebook Group for this episode: What is your greatest challenge in homesteading? Check out the answers here-https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/permalink/1450606241659862/
Main Topic Of Discussion:
5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader
1. Laziness
It might be more work than you thought it would be. Perhaps podcasts and Youtube make it sound and look easier than it is.
I think you get the point...
2. Burn out
One of the biggest problems I see in homesteaders failing is they burn out due to taking on too much too soon.
3. Debt
In the modern world, it’s extremely easy to take on too much debt. This could come in the form of a mortgage that’s too large for you to handle or a desire to keep up with the Joneses by purchasing new vehicles that you can’t afford or maybe just the desire to have it all now through credit cards.
Dave Ramsey – https://www.daveramsey.com/
4. Lack of preparedness
When the unexpected happens it can cause you to fail in all your hopes and dreams if you’re not prepared.
Financial preparedness
Disaster preparedness
Mental preparedness
5. Too high of expectations
When homesteading isn’t everything you thought it would be quick enough it can cause you to give up. Be patient Be aware of societies and your own desires for instant gratification
Today’s Recommendations:
Youtube Channel: OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9ITE5nuShQ37Xd-NVkdcg
Passing On A Homesteading Legacy and Getting Started Homesteading Without Land
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
02/26/17 • 34 min
In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on living out the legacy that has been handed down to you, adding to that legacy and then passing it down to future generations. I also share 11 tips for getting started homesteading if you don’t have any or very little land.
Honoring The Homesteading Legacy Behind You and Passing On That Legacy and Yours
“Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted, you’re there. It doesn’t matter what you do, he said, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that’s like you after you take your hands away. The difference between the man who just cuts lawns and a real gardener is in the touching, he said. The lawn-cutter might just as well not have been there at all; the gardener will be there a lifetime.” ― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451.
What did the generations before you leave for a legacy? What will YOU leave?
You are the link between your grandparents and grandchildren, don’t take that for granted!
11 Tips For Getting Started Homesteading Without Land
Abraham Lincoln once said, “The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.”
What a profound statement from Mr. Lincoln. He obviously recognized the importance of carrying out the task of self-sufficiency and sustainability from a piece of land, and I don’t think by his statement “making a comfortable living” he was only referring to financial gain but rather to provide for oneself and their family all of the necessities of life.
I doubt Mr. Lincoln could ever have imagined a time when most of the skills needed to have a self-sufficient life would be unknown by the majority of the people and thatmany would be in a place where they did not even have a small piece of land to work with.What about those folks?
1. Get Started With Educational Resources
Books
Magazines
Blogs
Podcasts
Youtube
Online Courses
2. Get Started In The Kitchen
Food Preservation
Blanching and Freezing
Canning
Dehydrating
Fermenting
Food Preparation
Learning and practicing food preparation is one of the most important and most often overlooked homesteading skills to develop.
3. Grow Food Without Land
Container Gardening
Indoor Vegetable Gardening
Sprouting Microgreens
Community Gardening
4. Start Composting
Vermicomposting
5. Raise Small Livestock Without Land
Rabbits
Quail
6. Practice Frugal Living
7. Hunting and Fishing
Small Game
Large Game
8. Foraging
Edible Weeds
Mushrooms
Berries
Fruit
Nuts
9. Make Your Own Herbal Medicines
The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook
10. Practice Skill Development
11. Build And Utilize A Homesteading Community
Closed Loop Soil Fertility With Guest Nigel Palmer
The Modern Homesteading Podcast
04/03/24 • 62 min
Rachel interviews Nigel Palmer who is author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, gardener and teacher. They talk about why we should be sourcing our amendments locally, how to, and how easy it is to start with common household kitchen tools. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 239 – April 3, 2024
Find the Shownotes and Links Mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/closed-loop-soil-fertility-with-guest-nigel-palmer/
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How many episodes does The Modern Homesteading Podcast have?
The Modern Homesteading Podcast currently has 264 episodes available.
What topics does The Modern Homesteading Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Modern Homesteading Podcast?
The episode title 'Just Shootin' The Breeze About Food Forests' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Modern Homesteading Podcast?
The average episode length on The Modern Homesteading Podcast is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Modern Homesteading Podcast released?
Episodes of The Modern Homesteading Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast?
The first episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast was released on Apr 1, 2015.
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