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.
Creating and Utilizing Microclimates
All About Comfrey On The Homestead
21 Ideas To Help You Grow A Lot Of Food On A Small Homestead
Healthy Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Homestead
7 DIY Homestead Building Projects Worth Doing
Thoughts On Hugelkultur, Food Forests, Aquaponics and Other Popular Food Growing Methods
Passing On A Homesteading Legacy and Getting Started Homesteading Without Land
Pastured Pork For Free Or For Profit
Continuing To Turn An Old, Run-Down Appalachian Property Into A Functional Farm
Q & A Episode- Seed Starting, Adding Compost To Garden, Self Employed Health Insurance and More
Working To Build A Homesteading Community With Guest Melinda Lee
Figuring Out The Homestead Life With Guest Lana Jackson
Following A Passion For Homesteading With Guest Jill May
Pursuing An Off-Grid Homesteading Lifestyle With Guest Tanya Morrison
Planning Your Spring Garden
Homesteading In The Winter
Homestead Updates and Goals
Frugal Homesteading
Homesteading For Better Health With Guest Rachel Jamison
A Family Homesteading For Self Sufficiency With Guest Cindy Patterson
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