Redemption Permaculture @ The Small Town Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Insects That Can Be Farmed To Feed Your Small Livestock And Cut Feed Costs. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 181 – January 9, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/growing-insects-for-small-livestock-feed/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 180 – January 5, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/our-picks-for-the-best-organic-seed-companies/

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 If You Don’t Have Any Land. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 179 – January 2, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/things-you-can-start-doing-to-begin-homesteading/

Join Rachel as she interviews Kelly The Kitchen Kop and Discusses Healthy Eating On The Homestead Through Wise Food Choices and Home Cooking. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 178 – December 29, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homestead-healthy-eating-with-guest-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Setting and Accomplishing Goals By Developing Habits, Managing Time, and Building New Skills. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 177 – December 26, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/habits-goals-time-management-and-building-skills/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Ethical vs. Unethical Homesteading and The 3 Ethics of Permaculture. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 176 – December 19, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/ethics-and-homesteading/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With Luke Weinhagen, Author Of The Book “The Primal Primer,” About Using Traditional Knowledge To Face The Real World. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 175 – December 15, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/learning-primal-survival-skills-for-real-world-application-with-guest-luke-weinhagen/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren't Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 174 – December 12, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/crappy-winter-day-gardening-projects/

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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/fodder-tree-crops-for-a-more-resilient-homestead-with-guest-nick-ferguson/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 172 – December 5, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homestead-tool-maintenance-repair-and-organizing/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold Has A Conversation With Paul Circle and Brooke Schafer, Two Of The Administrators Of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Group. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 171 – December 1, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/connecting-homesteaders-and-building-skills-with-homesteaders-of-indiana/ @homesteadersofindiana281

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss The Gifts Homesteaders Can Make On The Homestead For Family and Friends and Also Gifts Homesteaders Might Like To Receive. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 170 – November 27, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/gifts-from-homesteaders-and-for-homesteaders/

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Thanksgiving On The Homestead. They Dive Into The Food Storage To Pull Out There Favorite Dishes For The Special Day And Share About Their Traditions And What They Are Especially Thankful For On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 169 – November 21, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/thanksgiving-on-the-homestead/

Join Rachel as she interviews Aaron and Jill Grenchik, Aaron and Jill are professional foragers who actually make a living foraging, teaching, and selling at the farmers market and online. They harvest a lot of wild mushrooms and have gone through the process of becoming certified through Michigan. They also recently acquired The Institute for Sustainable Foraging. This was a great interview loaded with information on how to get started safely foraging. Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/getting-started-safely-foraging-for-mushrooms-with-aaron-and-jill-grenchik/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Share 8 Valuable Ways To Make Use Of The Fallen Leaves On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 167 – November 15, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/8-ways-to-make-use-of-fallen-leaves

Join host Rachel Jamison as she interviews Jill Baker of Baker’s Green Acres in Marion Michigan. In this episode we discuss homeschooling, health, and balance all while running a farm, butcher shop, milk, and meat CSA, plus starting an online membership website. Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/farm-life-and-business-with-guest-jill-baker/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Further Discussion About Closed Loop Systems For The Homestead By Considering The Idea Of Expanding To A Network Of Other Homesteaders In A Local Community. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 165 – November 8, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/expanding-closed-loop-systems-into-a-network-of-local-community

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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/small-scale-permaculture-food-forests-with-guest-jess-robison/

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 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/developing-closed-loop-systems-for-greater-self-sufficiency

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I Have A Discussion With Michigan Homesteader Jordy Buck About His Journey Into Homesteading And His One Acre Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 162 – October 28, 2022 Jordy and I Discuss: His Journey Into Homesteading. Crops and Livestock He and His Family Are Growing. Growing A Large Enough Garden To Feed A Family, Feed The Livestock, and Sell At The Farmers Market. Crops That Can Feed His Rabbits, Chickens, and Pigs. Small Pig Breeds For The Homestead. His Advice For Getting Started Homesteading Affordably. His Blog and YouTube Channel. And More… Links: Jordy’s Website – https://northernhomesteading.com/ Jordy’s YouTube Channel, Homestead Knowhow – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7MZpQDIbc5tOXLmrb7fjg

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, Episode 161 – October 25, 2022 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more - Patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/indoor-permaculture-zone-zero-vegetable-gardening

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite Homesteading Resources For Inspiration, Motivation, and Education From Books, YouTube, Websites, and Podcasts. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 160 – October 18, 2022 Join Us On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast Resources Mentioned: Books Rachel’s Picks Square Foot Gardening https://amzn.to/3SQPLgc The Independent Farmstead https://amzn.to/3RweIN5 Rooted https://amzn.to/3y5U6Eo Silvopasture https://amzn.to/3E7NLvV Ten Acres Enough https://amzn.to/3fBRkjH Up Tunket Road https://amzn.to/3UWnEhx Harold’s Picks The Resilient Farm and Homestead https://amzn.to/3rta4EQ The Living Soil Handbook https://amzn.to/3UX7qVr Plant Partners https://amzn.to/3EiDi0P The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It https://amzn.to/3EeM2oT The Good Life https://amzn.to/3SB0HyR Paradise Lot https://amzn.to/3SB0Su1 YouTube Channels Rachel’s Picks Townsends https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson Tenth Acre Farm https://www.youtube.com/user/tenthacrefarm/featured Justin Rhodes https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinRhodesVlog John Jeavons, his series on Biointensive approach and double digging 1: An Introduction to the Biointensive Method https://www.youtube.com/c/VergePermaculture Harold’s Picks EdibleAcres https://www.youtube.com/c/edibleacres Three Rivers Homestead https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yq41wib1MOacBef2crlbw Charles Dowding https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesDowding1nodig Canadian Permaculture Legacy https://www.youtube.com/c/CanadianPermacultureLegacy Huw Richards https://www.youtube.com/c/HuwRichards Websites Rachel’s Picks 10th acre Farm – https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/ One of my mentors https://gab.com/Schaafcraig Permies https://permies.com/ Coen Farm, Takota Coen https://www.coenfarm.ca/resources Harold’s Picks Permaculture News https://www.permaculturenews.org/ Common Sense Home https://commonsensehome.com/ Grow Forage Cook Ferment https://www.growforagecookferment.com/ Practical Self Reliance https://practicalselfreliance.com/ Homesteading Family https://homesteadingfamily.com/ Podcasts Rachel’s Picks Old Fashioned On Purpose- Jill Winger Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 118 – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-and-heritage-cooking-with-guest-jill-winger/ Regenerative Agriculture Podcast- John Kempf Living Free in Tennessee- Nichole Sauce Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 140 – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-self-reliance-and-freedom-into-your-life-with-guest-nicole-sauce/ The Holistic Herbalism Podcast- Katja and Ryn Harold’s Picks Pantry Chat Podcast – Homesteading Family Homesteading and Gardening In The Suburbs -Misfit Gardening The Homestead Journey – Brian Wells Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 137 – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/the-homestead-journey-with-guest-brian-wells/ Plans and Provisions – Jason White Harold’s Guest Appearance On Plans and Provisions – https://www.plansandprovisions.com/harold-thornbro/ Rachel’s Guest Appearance On Plans and Provisions – https://www.plansandprovisions.com/rachel-jamison/ Other Media Biggest Little Farm https://amzn.to/3fyxDcI Edwardian Farm Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjgZr0v9DXyItgSXEB4FiQ6NKaiTJCMa7 Wartime Farm Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjgZr0v9DXyL-6PSUqotzTc3zhPNkxFC_ Victorian Farm Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn7kF6rzmTaowqA1L9C67BOGm1SqiQBfY Question from The Homestead Front Porch: Tim asks: Herbicides on hay? I found some brome hay on marketplace locally and reached out asking if they use herbicides and was told they use a pre-emergent called duracor. They mixed it with their fertilizer in the spring. I’d prefer to not have it used but I don’t know anything about it and it’s hard to find anything online. Does anyone have any experience with this? https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/permalink/5359555280764919/ Laura replied and provided this link – https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/herbicide-carryover?fbclid=IwAR2Lij3yRY0Hogf4VvkQBDmknixPPMEka1Vj8zT6oFr6Z39g3DyGXwjkv6I

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 159 – October 12, 2022 Topic of Discussion: Planning and Adding Useful Garden Infrastructure Reasons to put up fences and types of fencing Types of trellises to install and DIY options. Different types of paths to install in a garden Purposes and options for borders Irrigation options and installation Ponds and water features Row cover, shade cloth, netting, and hoops Predator attracting, with habitat, housing, baths, and feeders Pollinator attraction with habitat, gardens, and housing Links: (some links may be affiliate links) Products Deer Netting – https://amzn.to/3EqcVGt Trellis Netting – https://amzn.to/3rJ1h1M Conduit Bender – https://amzn.to/3Ta5wyW Drip Irrigation Kit – https://amzn.to/3CM94SW Row Cover – https://amzn.to/3EqvMRG Owl Houses – https://amzn.to/3EqPCMv Bee Houses – https://amzn.to/3rHHZd7 Articles What’s The Difference Between A Permaculture Swale and A Ditch? Creating and Utilizing Permaculture Edge Effect For Abundance How To Safely Treat Wood Used for Raised Garden Beds Is My Wood Pallet Safe for Reuse – Learn How to Know? Questions From The Homestead Front Porch Facebook Group Do you plant anything specifically for pollinators? – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5353968711323576/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Their Favorite and Least Favorite Things About Homesteading. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 158 – October 5, 2022 Topic: Our Favorite Things About Homesteading and Our Least Favorite Things Links: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: The Complete Back-to-Basics Guide – https://amzn.to/3qS2aVb Questions from The Homestead Front Porch: Tim Asks: Autumn or Springtime for planting fruit trees? – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5335392809847833/ Alana Asks: Does anyone here grow and spin cotton into yarn? If so, can you tell me what seeds to get, what tools are needed, and any tips you might be able to offer? I crochet and knit and would love to be self-sufficient in making clothing for my family. – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5326587447395036/ https://www.cottonacres.com/ https://cottonclouds.com/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 157 – September 28, 2022 Topics Discussed: Reasons For Saving Seeds Self Sufficiency Save Money Preparedness Preserve Genetic Diversity To Pass on Skills To Future Generations Challenges of Seed Saving Cross Pollination Hybrid Plants vs Heirloom Annual, Biennial, Perennial Difficulty Level of Certain Plants How To Save Seeds Tomatoes and Cucumbers – Should be fermented Melons, Squash, Peppers Onions Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Turnips, Radish, Beets Beans and Peas How To Store The Seeds You Save or Purchased Packets, Jars Properly Labeled Room Temperature Storage – Dry and Dark Refrigerator – Make Sure They Are Dry Freezer – carrots, parsnip, onions, and leeks How Long Do Seeds Stay Good? Depends on the Seed Type (example) Tomato and Beans – Years (example) Onion and Carrots – Months Depends on Storage Method Colder = Longer Links: (some links may be affiliate links) Rachel’s Homemade Ketchup Recipe – https://www.rewilderlife.com/2022/09/13/roasted-tomato-and-wild-sorrel-ketchup/ Seed Savers Exchange – https://www.seedsavers.org/how-to-save-seeds Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners – https://amzn.to/3RumrvK Seed Envelopes – https://amzn.to/3xbeV0T How Long Can Seeds Be Stored and How Should You Store Them? – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-long-can-seeds-be-stored-and-how-should-you-store-them/ The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving - https://amzn.to/3LN1KsU Food Safe Silica Packets - https://amzn.to/3fnCtJU Starting Seeds Indoors: Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletin A-104 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin) - https://amzn.to/3reVnoV https://a.co/d/9o0QNBE Questions from The Homestead Front Porch: Peach trees – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5315898295130618/ Fencing —this one got a lot of responses already… – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5313353635385084/ Documenting the journey – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/posts/5316161861770928