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In this episode we talk about what to do when the power goes out. The power grid in the United States is getting older, and power outages are becoming more common. This should not worry you because after you listen to this episode you will know how to be prepared for when the lights go out.
The #1 rule to survival is: Don't Freak Out! You should pack a black out kit BEFORE the power goes out. In this kit you should have a light source, a heat source, and a mode of communication. There are more things you should do and not do in the episode. Give it a listen and tell me what you do to survive a power outage. Thank you for listening! Come visit us at www.havenhomestead.com Please consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead
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In today's episode I talk about bartering. Bartering is practically as old as time itself. We have "evolved" into using plastic cards instead of precious metals or even cash. Barter is always available. The three types of bartering are goods for goods, goods for services, and services for services.
No matter what kind of trade you do, always be honest and forthcoming. If its a service you are trading for, work your hardest, and do your best. Come visit us at www.havenhomestead.com Please support us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead
The noble rabbit is a great homestead animal. It provides meat, fertilizer, pelts, fiber, and money to the homesteader that keeps it. Raising rabbits is fun, educational, and interesting. Rabbits can produce more meat than one would expect from such a humble critter. Give this episode a listen, and find out if raising rabbits is for you!
Please visit us at www.havenhomestead.com If you like the show, come support us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead Podcast 16 Interview with Lindsay Hodge author of "How to DIY Anything: The Ultimate Maker Mindset"4/23/2017
In today's episode we are delighted to hear from author and domestic Goddess Lindsay Hodge. She has just received her newest book back from the editor and she wants you to be a beta reader! Her book is titled "How To DIY Anything: The Ultimate Maker Mindset."
Her book is about getting into the right frame of mind to go out there and actually try being a DIYer. If you want to get a free copy of her book by being a beta reader then go to her facebook page at www.facebook.com/lindsaythewriter or at www.lindsayhodge.com Enjoy the episode and tell me what you thought about it in the comment section or by going to our website at www.havenhomestead.com/podcasts and leaving your comment under episode 16. Please consider becoming a supporter of the show by visiting us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead Thanks for Listening!!
In today's episode we cover the top 5 pitfalls of homesteading/ sustainable living/ off grid living, and how to avoid them.
The 5 pitfalls (and their solutions) are: 1. No financial plan. Lots of folks like the idea of a sustainable homestead but are not prepared for the expense of it. Everything on the homestead has to be either bought or made, and that can get expensive. The way to avoid this pitfall is by having a financial plan. If you know how much you can spend on fencing, animal cages, vegetable seeds, fruit trees, and everything else you have to make or do then you won't go over budget. 2. The second pitfall is trying to do too much too fast. It is good to have a strong work ethic, but if you work yourself to death and there will be anyone left to build your homestead. The way to avoid this pitfall is to recognize your strengths and prioritize. If you have a spot that you want a orchard in, and you know you're not going to be building their, then plant some fruit trees. Don't plant or build things where you will need to take down or tear out in two years time. 3. The third pitfall is being shortsighted. Shortsightedness kind of falls under pitfall two. It's important to plan far into the future so you don't have to do any work twice or three times. Putting your plans down on paper helps in the long-range planning process. 4. The fourth pitfall is not thinking of your family when making plans. Your family is your support group, your free labor, your cheerleaders, and they need to be part of your long-range plans. Think of what your spouse wants to do with the homestead and how the children can be involved, or how you can house your brother while he gives you a free summer of labor. 5. The last pitfall is don't be a hoarder. It's important to reuse and recycle but it's very easy to pile up stuff for "just in case". This is where organization and proper planning come into play. It's also easier to work on the homestead if you're not fighting around piles of junk. When people come by to see what you're doing in this exciting work you don't want to put them off by having an unkempt or disorderly property. A bonus pitfall I put on here is not being part of your community. When you leave your community out of your homestead plans you lose a great support group physically, emotionally, and financially. I hope you found this episode useful. Please consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead Thanks For Listening!
Today's episode is on companion planting. In this episode we cover everything you need to know to get started on companion planting. We talk about five plants: carrots, tomato, peas, potatoes, and zucchini/squash. We discussed what each plant likes to be planted with/next to, and also what it doesn't like to be planted by. Tune in and let's get started! This is the first link to a list of companion plants. www.heirloom-organics.com/guide/companionplanting.html This one has Pictures! www.afristarfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Companion-Planting.jpg Please consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead listen to all past episodes, see blog posts, and learn about our homestead at www.havenhomestead.com Thanks for listening! Please leave us a comment below!
In today's episode we talk about the King of Permaculture, comfrey. Comfrey is a useful plant. It is used for healing, gardening fertilizer, compost, mulch, and much more.
Today's show is short because we have a video on dividing and planting comfrey! It is our first video and we are very excited to share with you. Please consider supporting this show and the work we are doing on www.patreon.com/havenhomestead
This is a topic that was requested by our friends in Boston, Mass.! They wanted to know how people in the city that don't have much land can still grow food.
Here are some techniques that you can use if you have limited space where you live. First thing you should do is find out what kind of plants you want to grow. What do you eat? What USDA zone do you live in? Will what you want to grow survive in your area? Once you have determined if the plant you want to grow will survive in your area, then look for small varieties (like tophat blueberries). If you want to get fruit trees then get dwarf varieties. The columnnar Apple will set fruit on a single vertical stick. No branching means very limited space needs. You also want to look for plants that have a quick turnaround, meaning from planting to harvesting is a short amount of time (radishes for instance). Take advantage of the vertical space on your balcony or small backyard. Use trellises to grow plants vertically. Plant companion plants together in a pot so you can get up to three different harvests from one pot. Use window boxes to plant outside of windows, or use window boxes on the outside rail of a balcony. You can also layer your plants in front of your window. Meaning put short plants on the windowsill, then put tall plants behind those on the floor, and hanging plants from the top of the window. Hanging baskets are a great way to free up floor space! There are many edible houseplants that you can use such as citrus or dwarf bananas. To the person who is serious about growing food at home there are many ways to grow your own healthy produce. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/havenhomestead You can find this episode plus all our past episodes at www.havenhomestead.com Thanks for listening!
In today's episode we talk about five veggies that are ultra cold hardy.
The first veggie we talk about is carrots. The tops can handle frost but the roots are the hardy part. If you want to overwinter your carrots you will need to apply a thick layer of mulch over the roots for the winter. That also keeps the ground unfrozen for easier harvest. Remember that the shorter and fatter the root the better it will do in clay soils or hard soils. The second vegetable we cover is spinach. Spinach is surprisingly cold hardy. If you want to continue to eat winter salads with spinach in them then cover them with a low hoop house/tunnel. The rule of thumb with spinach is the flat leafed/smooth leaf are more tender. Savoyed leaves are more cold hardy. The third plant we cover is Swiss chard. With Swiss chard the green or white plants are more cold hardy. The variety of plant that we cover is the Verde de Taglio. People really like this variety because it has a mild flavor and is very cold hardy www.rareseeds.com has it for three dollars a packet. Our fourth vegetable is the mighty parsnip. Parsnips are very cold hardy and are best after a frost. They look like a white carrot, and go well in/with mashed potatoes. The last plant we cover is the leek. With the leek, the dark green or blue varieties are more cold hardy than the light green ones. The Tadorna Leek is the variety that we cover today from high mowing seeds. It is a winter leek and a favorite of growers in the Northeast. Remember to always do your homework when selecting a plant variety. There are lots of companies offering seeds and lots and lots of varieties out there! Here are the websites I promised you: www.motherofahubbard.com/10-vegetables-more-cold-hardy-than-kale www.sustainableseedco.com/heirloom-vegetable-seeds/l-pa/parsnip-heirloom-seeds/hollow-crown-parsnip-seed www.highmowingseeds.com/organic-non-gmo-tadorna-leek.html www.rareseeds.com/verde-de-taglio-swiss-chard/ www.highmowingseeds.com/organic-non-gmo-winter-bloomsdale-spinach www.davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2444/ www.havenhomestead.com www.patreon.com/havenhomestead Thanks For Listening!!
In today's episode we talk about cooking from scratch. More important than the things you have are the skills you develop.
When you cook from scratch, your food storage is more versatile. You can make a lot of things from simple ingredients. Simple ingredients means fewer preservatives which equals better health. It's important to know what's in your food and cooking from scratch means not only do you know what's in your food, but you might even know where it came from and how it was produced/grown/processed. It's way more cost-effective to cook from scratch. Lindsay makes meal plans every week. This helps her no what to buy from the store so we can cook from scratch. Some of the most common things we make from scratch are: biscuits, pancakes, cornbread, cookies, brownies, cakes, pizza, gravy, soups, stir-fry, stroganoff, eggnog, and lots more. What's even better than cooking from scratch is making a meal that you grew and processed yourself. There is truly a sense of independence and liberty that I wish more people could feel. Thank you for listening today and if there is anything that you cook from scratch and would like to share with the homesteading community please comment on our website which is www.havenhomestead.com. If you'd like to support the show please go towww.patreon.com/havenhomestead Thanks for listening! |
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