Homesteading

Ep. 159 – New Perennials I am Planting this Spring

This Spring I have not planted any new annuals, besides potatoes. Let me share the new perennials I am planting this year. Skirret, Yacon, Mashua, Sea Beet.

Your Companion Planting Guide to Deter Pests and Thrive

Which crops you choose to plant next to each other makes a difference. The right choice can help fertilize, deter pests, improve flavor, and provide shade.

How to Forage and Prepare Nettles

In this article I will show you how to forage, cook, prepare, and store stinging nettles.

Ep. 158 – The Thriving the Future Community Shares Our Spring Plans

Matt from FarmHopLife, Joseph the Homestead Padre from Smith Homestead, and Grant Payne from Christine Acres Farm join me on a community call to share our Spring plans.

Ep. 157 – How Goes the Struggle?

Perpend became an Orthodox monk.
When he was home, he would greet others, with a greeting that he likely learned in his travels: Instead of saying, “Hi, how are you?”, he would say, “How goes the struggle?”
Instead of giving the usual response of “I am fine”, you would think about it for a moment. This led to a more real and heartfelt conversation.

Ep. 156 – What’s New with the Catholic Land Movement

Mike Thomas of the Catholic Land Movement joins me to talk about Catholic Land Movement news. We also share about our apple orchards and cider.

Ep. 154 – Tips to Start Your Chestnut Orchard

I learned a lot more as I have diversified my chestnuts in the last year. I cover an overview of the different types of chestnuts. And why do customers prefer hybrids over Chinese chestnuts? And I will share tips to start your chestnut orchard, including soil pH and how/when to fertilize your chestnut trees.