Plans and Provisions Homestead

There is no doubt that climate plays a major role in the plans of everyone on the homesteading path. In regions with harsh winters, homesteaders must contend with frozen soil and limited growing seasons, while in more arid climates, water scarcity and heat become critical concerns. The success of any homesteader is strongly tied to their ability to adapt and innovate in response to the unique clim...

As we begin to wrap up our second growing season here on our homestead this fall, we’re grateful for the food we’re producing and the progress that we’re making. Our property came pretty much “turn-key” for what we were planning to do here, but there is one thing we do wish was already here that wasn’t….and that’s fruit trees. We’ve tossed around plans and ideas from the outset, but never got arou...

It is the first Friday of November so that means it's time for a little update on everything that's been going on around our homestead. SHOP AT AZURE STANDARD: https://www.plansandprovisions.com/azure

When my family and I embarked on this incredible journey two years ago, we had no way of really knowing the challenges we would face as we got our feet under us in our new home. The first couple of years proved to be tougher than we imagined and we definitely looked to other, more established homesteaders for inspiration and encouragement. Knowing that others had gone through similar struggles and...

Since starting this podcast last Spring, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with some amazing folks and covered a number of topics relevant to the homesteading lifestyle. It’s been a true pleasure to meet these great people, pick their brains, learn from their experiences and share all of that with you, my listeners. Something I realized recently is that many of you may not really know that much ab...

It's the first Friday of October so that means it's time for a quick update on what's been going on around the homestead recently. SHOP AT AZURE STANDARD: https://www.plansandprovisions.com/azure

The homesteading movement is going strong and, with it, there is an ever growing list of resources available to those that are forging ahead with the lifestyle. It’s critically important that we have access to guidance and instruction as we branch out and begin to learn many of the old ways of living that have been lost to convenience and consumerism. That being said, I think it’s also important t...

August was a great month here on the homestead and I thought I would share some of the highlights.

It is time for a quick update on what's been happening on our homestead over the past month.

There’s no question that most of us who are into homesteading are also, to some degree or another, into being prepared. The very act of homesteading develops systems of abundance and resilience into the places where we live, but what about the times when we’re away from home? Well today I welcome back the podcast Karen Morris, who is an expert in family preparedness. In her recent book “Mom on the...

It's the first Friday of July and so that means it's time for a quick update on everything that's been going on around our homestead. It's summer time and we're as busy as can be in our second season homesteading on our property.

If there’s one thing that you’re almost sure to find on any property that even hints at being a homestead, it’s going to be the chicken. Chickens are a universal element to, not only the homesteading movement, but also the greater world at large. Their presence in the world spans cultures, continents and history, and are just a generally amazing element of the human experience. Well today I welcom...

It’s that time of year where us homesteaders get to put our money where our mouth is, so to speak, and get out in the garden and grow food for our families. There’s no question that gardening can be one of the most rewarding activities on the homestead, but it is certainly not without it’s challenges. Getting started in growing your own food can be a daunting task and with so many variables and op...

It is the first Friday of June so that means it's time for me to give you an update on everything going on around the homestead. There's been so much to do and so much fun had by all, especially the kids. CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/plansandprovisions/⁠ VISIT THE WEBSITE: ⁠https://plansandprovisions.com⁠ INTRO/OUTRO VOICEOVER PROVIDED BY: ⁠https://sweetteafilms...

When I started planning our move to our new property a couple of years ago I decided pretty early that pigs would probably not be the right fit for our homestead. My main concern is their voracious appetites and that they typically require a lot of purchased feed compared to ruminants like cows and sheep. I loved the idea of raising my own pork, but just didn’t want the feed bill. Then a friend in...

It's the first Friday of May so it's time for a quick update on everything going on around the homestead. Lot's of activity and lot's of new life around here and we're busy as we can be. Stay tuned for a new run of interview episodes with some amazing guests. Some you probably know and some you may not but will be glad to after hearing our discussions.

It's the first Friday of April and so it's time for an update on everything going on around the homestead.

As my family enters our second year of homesteading, I’ve been able to look back over that first year and realize that we really are on a journey.  It feels great to plan for the year ahead knowing that we’re no longer starting from the beginning, but actually building on and continuing our efforts.  I can imagine that in several years, after growing, building and learning valuable lesso...

It’s the first Friday of March so that means it’s time for an update on everything that’s been going on around the homestead.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: * We’re celebrating one year of the Plans and Provisions Podcast this week!   * Seed planting has begun with several onion varieties and a bunch of brassicas getting started indoors * Garden prep for spring planting has begun * We’re back to br...

What happens if I can’t get chicken feed.  Are there alternatives to the feed store?  Do chickens have to eat layer pellets to lay eggs?  What are they putting in chicken feed?  Will the price of chicken feed keep going up? I can’t really give you an answer to all of those questions, but the fact that they need to be asked has really got me thinking.  In this solo episode,...

I’ve said it before and it’s certainly said a lot in the homestead world, chickens are the ultimate gateway animal.  For many, the first time they got a few laying hens in the backyard was the point at which they would say they first started their homestead journey.  For my wife and I, it all started with 4 hens and 2 ducks and only grew from there as we forged ahead on our path.  W...

What do chickens eat?  Are chickens vegetarians?  Can chickens eat my kitchen scraps?  Why aren't my chickens laying eggs?  Are backyard chicken eggs cheaper than store bought eggs?   In this solo show I share some of the things that I think are important for new chicken owners to know as they get started with the ultimate "gateway animal" on their homestead.  There's...

Getting started on your homestead journey is truly exciting and, for many, it’s something that may have been on the drawing board for many years.  In the year or two prior to moving onto my homestead, I spent countless hours reading and watching videos, trying to absorb as much as I could that I hoped would help in my new journey.  While there is tremendous  value in having so many...

After taking a much needed break during the month of January, I'm back with an update on everything that's been going on around the homestead.  It's mostly been a month of spending time indoors and planning for the warmer, longer days of spring and summer.   I did get some things done outside around the homestead recently and I've made some changes to the podcast starting this month. &nb...

In this solo show I share some of our biggest successes and failures in our first year of homesteading.  I also share some of my vision for 2023 here on the homestead. I also announce that I will be taking a break from podcasting for the month of January.  Lots of great content coming your way next year as well as some new developments you won't want to miss! CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM...