The Modern Homesteading Podcast
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
Do you have dreams of being a homesteader but your spouse doesn’t? On today’s podcast episode I want to give some of my thoughts on homesteading even if your spouse isn’t on board with the whole self-sufficiency thing.
Homestead Updates:
Lots of seed collecting going on. Next weekend is rabbit processing day (postponed a week).Major website additions going on (further updates later).Best beet harvest ever.
Homesteading Relevant News:
Small Farm, Real Profit – https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/sustainable-farming/small-urban-farm-zm0z17onzmar
Homesteading on display at Doors Open Grimsby – https://www.niagarathisweek.com/community-story/7561715-homesteading-on-display-at-doors-open-grimsby/
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question in the Front Porch for this week’s podcast episode: What would you say is your greatest success on your homestead?
Main Topic Of Discussion:
Homesteading When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board
Why your spouse isn’t on board
Don’t just make assumptions, ask them.
Address the issues that might get them on board
Money
Doesn’t like animals
Doesn’t like gardening
Afraid people will think they are crazy
Doesn’t want to be overworked
Doesn’t want to give up life’s comforts.
Whatever it is talk with them and compromise.
Start Slow
Don’t bring in an excavator and do major Earthworks for your new permaculture food forest.
Don’t take on more than you yourself can handle.
Do what you can
But don’t burn yourself out!
Involve them when you can
If there is any part of it they particularly enjoy then make sure they are involved.
Let them enjoy the changes and successes
Don’t rub it in their face, just let them notice.
Love them no matter what!
This is the person you chose to love for better or worse and while you should be able to pursue your dreams you should also be there for them to pursue theirs.
Homesteading and Technology
Homesteading, Yurt Living, and Staying Fit With Guests Mike and Lacie Dickson
Closed Loop Soil Fertility With Guest Nigel Palmer
Gardening In Cold Climates With Guest Krista Green
Purpose and Possibilities of Small Scale Urban and Suburban Homesteading
Getting Started With Seed Starting
Creating Systems For A Gardening and Homestead Revolution: Guest Takota Coen
Our Favorite Vegetable Varieties To Grow
Planning A Survival Garden
Everything Freeze Drying with Sonya Boone
From Sowing A Few Seeds To A Farm Business: Guest Steve Rice
Growing and Operating A Farm Business with Guest Rob Kaiser
Faith, Family, and Farming with Guests Brad and Starla Walker
Overcoming The Biggest Hurdles To Growing Food With Guest Marjory Wildcraft
Food Security, Healthy Eating, and Homesteading Community with Guest Sophia Eng
Small Scale Seed and Nut Oil Production with Guest Bevin Cohen
Goats, Fencing, Soap, and More with Guests Dave & Amanda Allen
Apple Harvesting, Processing, and Preserving
11 Kitchen Hand Tool Must Haves
Dairy Sheep on the Homestead: Guest Rachel Hester
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