The Modern Homesteading Podcast
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
Getting started homesteading is easy, all you have to do is just start. But to keep homesteading, well that might be a little tougher. In this podcast episode, I discuss 5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Homestead Updates:
Fighting off colds
A new place to hunt
We got our first hard frost of the year
Cleaning up the gardens for winter
Greenhouse cleaned up and ready for winter
Winterizing the homestead
Homesteading Relevant News:
Gainesville women learn self-sufficiency through Homestead program – https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/gainesville-women-learn-self-sufficiency-through-homestead-program/
The Country’s First Interactive Sustainability Park Is Taking Root In Waterbury Center – http://digital.vpr.net/post/countrys-first-interactive-sustainability-park-taking-root-waterbury-center#stream/0
Hangin’ Out on the Homestead Front Porch:
Question for the Facebook Group for this episode: What is your greatest challenge in homesteading? Check out the answers here-https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomesteadFrontPorch/permalink/1450606241659862/
Main Topic Of Discussion:
5 reasons you might fail as a homesteader
1. Laziness
It might be more work than you thought it would be. Perhaps podcasts and Youtube make it sound and look easier than it is.
I think you get the point…
2. Burn out
One of the biggest problems I see in homesteaders failing is they burn out due to taking on too much too soon.
3. Debt
In the modern world, it’s extremely easy to take on too much debt. This could come in the form of a mortgage that’s too large for you to handle or a desire to keep up with the Joneses by purchasing new vehicles that you can’t afford or maybe just the desire to have it all now through credit cards.
Dave Ramsey – https://www.daveramsey.com/
4. Lack of preparedness
When the unexpected happens it can cause you to fail in all your hopes and dreams if you’re not prepared.
Financial preparedness
Disaster preparedness
Mental preparedness
5. Too high of expectations
When homesteading isn’t everything you thought it would be quick enough it can cause you to give up. Be patient Be aware of societies and your own desires for instant gratification
Today’s Recommendations:
Youtube Channel: OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9ITE5nuShQ37Xd-NVkdcg
Preparing A Chicken Coop For A Cold Winter
Using Goats And Other Methods For Clearing Land
Homesteading On A Temporary Property
Reflecting Back and Looking Forward On This 100th Episode
What To Do First To Turn A New Home Into A Homestead
What Homesteading Podcasts Do I Listen To?
Eating Healthy From The Homestead
A Homesteading Journey That Went Down Many Paths With Guest Michele Nutter
5 Great Ways To Use Coffee Grounds On The Homestead
The Good, Bad and Ugly About Growing Bamboo
Laying Down A Strong Foundation For A New Homestead
Small Backyard Ponds: Advantages and Dealing With Potential Problems
Setting Up A Rabbitry
What Is Homesteading?
Building A Greenhouse Out Of Old Windows
When Are You Too Young or Old To Start Homesteading?
How To Properly Use A Greenhouse
Return of Investment In Homesteading
Protecting Plants In The Heat of Summer
Outdoor and Summer Kitchens
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