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.
Weed Management In Your Garden With Guest John Moody
Just Shootin' The Breeze About Food Forests
Another Urban Homesteading Success Story With Guest Anne-Marie Miller
Building Self Reliance and Freedom Into Your Life With Guest Nicole Sauce
Do What You Can Where You're At With Guest Brenda Scott
Homesteading By The Guinea Fowl Principle With Guests Sean and Rachel Reeves
The Homestead Journey With Guest Brian Wells
A Small Farm In The Making With Guest Jillae Dalmolin
Having Fun While Making Homesteading A Reality With Guests Kevin and Heather O'Rourke
10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 2)
10 Ways To Repurpose 5 Gallon Buckets (Part 1)
Homestead Dogs - 5 Minutes On The Modern Homestead
Making The Homesteading Dream Happen With Guest Anna Sakawsky
Homestead and Podcast Updates
Creating and Utilizing “Edge” For Abundance
Integration Rather Than Segregation For An Efficient And Productive Homestead
A Few Power Tools That Make Homesteading Easier
The “Other” Homesteading Skills
Increasing Soil Fertility Through Permaculture Practices
Chatting About Elderberry (Mostly) With Guest John Moody
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