Category Archives: Homesteading
Podcast Episode 92 – Homestead Update
Some days are better than others, on a homestead a tough day can be very time consuming. Today we talk about some of the things that have happened on
Podcast Episode 91 – Power Outage Prep
On today’s podcast we discuss the current windstorm that impacted the Northwest. Specifically we are talking about preparedness during extended power outages. Since we are currently enduring a potential extended power outage we decided to talk about a few important … Continue reading
Podcast Episode 89 – Canning Basics
In today’s podcast we talk about food preservation. Specifically, we cover water bath and pressure canning. Monica really understands this subject well and lays out several important
Podcast Episode 87 – Reducing Feed Cost
In today’s podcast we open with our Success Through Action segment covering the importance of establishing routines as a first step to effective time management. We also continue our discussion of
Podcast Episode 86 – Composting
In today’s podcast we discuss, in some depth, the art and science of composting. Composting is super beneficial in so many ways and every home and
Podcast Episode 85 – Homestead Waste Management
On today’s podcast Monica and I talk about turning “waste” into a resource. The term waste implies that there is no value in what you s typically considered garbage. We concentrate on
Podcast Episode 84 – New Format and Homestead Update
In today’s podcast Monica and I introduce a new format. We have added a “success through action” segment that focuses on achieving success through engaging in
Podcast Episode 83 – John Moody Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF)
On today’s podcast I talk with the interim director of FTCLDF John Moody. His organization concentrates on defending
Podcast Episode 81 – Building Ponds
In this podcast I talk about building ponds/dams. I relate our recent project of building a pond and incorporate it into a podcast on the subject. I am also not shy about
Podcast Episode 79 – Mike Leister – Tactical Wood Gas
In today’s podcast I have the opportunity to talk with Mike Leister of TacticalWoodgas.com about alternative energy solutions for rural, offgrid, and
Podcast Episode 78 – Homestead Water
On today’s podcast I talk about the crucial element of water on the homestead. I talk about everything from conservation, wells, developing springs to