Tending Seeds: Adventures In Homesteading And Herbalism

Today we talk about where to begin when you first get onto your homestead and you have a list of potential projects a mile long. We tackle some listener questions such as: How to prioritize? How to avoid taking on too much? And how large should your garden be your first growing season? Other topics this episode: big farm purchases such as a riding lawnmower starting to work soil that is compact clay to till or not to till? applying permaculture zones to your home my impending canned tomato shortage Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend! New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Happy Spring Equinox! Today's episode starts with some thoughts on planning for spring and then I delve into my three days at Organic Growers School earlier this month. Classes on year-round growing, invasive plants, carbon farming, biodynamic preps, building good soil, fruit tree grafting, and lots more! Botany Everyday course by Marc Williams starts March 23rd. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help spread the word by rating and reviewing, and sharing it with a friend!

We're back for our first episode of March and it seems like spring is teasing us! Our main topics today are the wonderful spring medicinal and culinary greens popping up everywhere as well as answering a listener question about the economics of homesteading. Other topics we discuss: progress on the sunroom and herb office community berry orders natural barriers for neighbors as well as deer United Plant Savers! heading off to Organic Growers School tomorrow Feel free to connect with me over on Instagram, @foxandelder. If you're enjoying the show, I'd love for you to share it with a friend! And if you're so inclined, ratings and reviews are always much appreciated.

Our main topic today is answering a listener question about what to look for when choosing an herbal program. I talk about the program I'm currently enrolled in, things to research about potential herb schools, and some legal/business considerations to working as an herbalist. Other topics discussed: all of this never-ending rain! progress on some homestead projects using veggie scraps to make herbal broth places on the land that resonate with me Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder.

Our main topic today is searching for the right homestead to purchase. I talk about the importance of a realtor who's a good fit as well as getting really specific about what you're looking for. Other topics discussed: getting ready for spring planting connecting with other homesteaders via social media seed saving programs at local libraries my current favorite herbal tea blend upcoming event: Organic Growers School current inspiration: Richard Powers, The Overstory   Find out more about the Organic Growers School Spring Conference. Connect with me on Instagram @foxandelder.

Hello and welcome! Today's episode is a short introduction about who I am, how I got here, what this podcast will focus on, and what you can expect from future episodes. New episodes will be published on the first and third Wednesday of each month.   Connect with me on Instagram, @FoxandElder.   Music by Marney McCague.