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 Plans And Provisions With Guest Jason White
Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead
Growing Insects For Small Livestock Feed
Our Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies
12 Things You Can Start Doing To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don't Have Land
Homestead Healthy Eating With Guest Kelly The Kitchen Kop
Habits, Goals, Time Management, and Building Skills
Has Your Homesteading Been Naughty or Nice? Ethics and Homesteading
Learning Primal Survival Skills For Real World Application With Guest Luke Weinhagen
Crappy Winter Day Gardening Projects
Fodder Tree Crops For A More Resilient Homestead With Guest Nick Ferguson
Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing
Connecting Homesteaders and Building Skills with Homesteaders of Indiana
Gifts From Homesteaders and For Homesteaders
Thanksgiving On The Homestead
Getting Started Safely Foraging For Mushrooms With Aaron and Jill Grenchik
8 Ways To Make Use Of Fallen Leaves
Farm Life And Business With Guest Jill Baker
Expanding Closed Loop Systems Into A Network Of Local Community
Small Scale Permaculture Food Forests With Guest Jess Robison
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