Homesteading for Beginners

Terra Osman walks us through how to use the Farmish app in the third part of this four-part interview series. She shares some ways to use it I hadn't even thought about. If you can open the app while listening, you will get the most out of this episode. Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms. Users can buy/sell backyard eggs, garden supplies, plants, trees, and more. Buyers search o...

Many people don't realize how much growing space they have until they start growing food. Here are some tips for you if you want to start growing food in your backyard. Find food already growing on your property. Maybe you have a fruit tree or berry bushes already on your property. Use fences or build trellises to grow food vertically. Many plants prefer vining up. This frees up tons of space. Don...

If you are living in a suburban area and want to start homesteading you need to listen to this episode. Terra Osman and I continue our conversation about the Farmish app and here homesteading journey. Listen to episode 41 for part one of this series. Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms. Users can buy/sell backyard eggs, garden supplies, plants, trees, and more. Buyers search on a...

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Melissa K. Norris from the Pioneering Today podcast will be on the Homesteading for Beginners podcast in June ( episode 49). She shared some really great information about food preservation methods. You don't want to miss that episode.  Search your favo...

I know you are going to love this conversation with Terra Osman, the CEO and Founder of the Farmish app. In part 1 of this 4-part series, Terra shares why she decided to create the Farmish app. Find all 4 episodes here: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/find-local-food-and-farms-with-the-farmish-app-make-money-selling-your-produce-and-goods/ Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms....

I am thrilled to share the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers with you! So many people are getting into the homesteading lifestyle unprepared and end up overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way and it's why I am teaching this workshop.  If you are reading/listening to this episode on or before May 3rd then you still have a chance to get the live event price of $29 (reg $37). You do n...

In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my homesteading friends were back in California. That's when I found a new startup app called Clubhouse. I was in a new state, a new home, and far away from my homesteading friends. It was a really difficult time for me and then I found the social audio app...

In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my homesteading friends were back in California. That's when I found a new startup app called Clubhouse. I was in a new state, a new home, and far away from my homesteading friends. It was a really difficult time for me and then I found the social audio app...

If you are listening to this podcast you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or in the dreaming years of your journey. It seems homesteading has really gained in popularity these past few years. It's no surprise really since 2020 people have started evaluating their priorities, their quality of life, and their health. You may be one of the many...

***The live workshop is over but you can purchase the replay version here:  https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/ The 2-hour live Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders is the perfect place to begin. If you are someone who is seeking ways to be more self-sufficient and live a more sustainable lifestyle then this workshop is for you. The live workshop is on May 3rd at 12 pm EST. You will get a...

If you are a parent of children, especially young children you may have experienced how difficult it is to find a balance between having your interests and hobbies and raising kids with their interests and hobbies.  Sometimes it may feel like you're losing yourself to raise your amazing little humans. While this is a season of having to be more selfless we also need to understand that without your...

We see picture-perfect social media posts with families enjoying the homesteading life and then look at our less-than-perfect life and wonder what we are doing wrong. Well, you're not doing it wrong. Picture perfect is a moment in time. The really good stuff happens in the messier parts of life.  On today's episode, I continue the conversation about homesteading with children. I go into a little b...

If you are wondering what it's like to raise children on the homestead then this is the episode for you.  Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ While my husband and I were in the middle of raising our kids we sometimes wondered if we were doing the right thing. I think all parents have some doubts. The homesteading life is great but there...

The Homestead Income Framework enrollment period ends on March 12th! If you are reading this on or before the deadline visit https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/framework ASAP! CREATE THE HOMESTEAD LIFE YOU DREAM OF BY HAVING A SOLID INCOME PLAN. Learn how to create a growing income stream through the digital products you create and sell: from your passions and interests to the person you want to...

In today's episode, I'm sharing the audio version of a master class I did inside of the 2-Week Homestead Income: Digital Product workshop. If you are interested in learning more about how to grow your online income stream through digital products then you need to listen to this episode. Open enrollment for the Homestead Income Framework is going on now and will end soon! You have until March 12th...

Join the free Homestead Income: Digital Product Workshop today before it ends on March 12th https://www.facebook.com/groups/878180256567096/ Chickens are a hot topic right now. Many people are wondering if chicken ownership is the right choice for them. Hatcheries are starting to become as popular as they were way back in 2020. In episode 30 my friend Hafsa and I will be discussing the chicken own...

THE WORKSHOP IS OVER. GET ON MY EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE WORKSHOPS. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64120c4d39e52a6f1129ec08 As homesteaders and homestead dreams, we have become aware that we need to take some control of our food supply. This is what we all have in common. We no longer want to just be dependent on grocery stores to provide food for us. I think the idea of multiple inc...

If you love flowers then becoming a flower farm might be a good homestead income option for you. Jessica from White Willow Farm Ohio shares why she chose flower farming as an income source and gives you tips on how to start your own flower farm in this episode of the Homesteading for Beginner podcast. This is part 3 of the series on homestead income. Listen to episodes 26 and 27 for parts 1 and pa...

We know bees make honey and people buy honey but what are other things bees make that people buy? In this episode, we talk with Marrianne from Rock Bridge Farmstead about how she and her husband make an income from their bees. Listen and learn some of the ways you can generate income through beekeeping.    The FREE 101 Homestead Income Ideas list is now ready for you to download. I've compiled a l...

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the unconventional income stream of worm farming. Our guest, Natalie from Hey It's a Good Life, shares her inspiring story of how she turned her life around by starting a garden and worm-farming business. This is the first episode in a four-part series on Homestead Income. Listeners will get an inside look at how Natalie got started with worm farming and...

When we think of homesteaders, we don't generally picture monetary wealth. Most of us are choosing a lifestyle of simplicity but I don't think anyone enjoys being strapped for money. While most homesteaders can agree the lifestyle is worth it regardless of the money, that doesn't mean we shouldn't pursue income streams that will allow us to be more financially sustainable. I see financial comfort...

There's a good chance you've seen the price of chicken eggs go up recently. If you already have chickens producing eggs, you've instantly become famous among your friends, family and neighbors. If you don't have chickens, you may be seriously considering getting a few this spring. In this episode, I'm going to give it to you straight. I will tell you what you should know about chicken ownership. C...

In this episode, we'll be exploring the role that routines, systems, and rhythms play in homesteading. Do these structures stifle creativity or do they actually help us to be more efficient and free up time for the things we love? Join us as we discuss the benefits of implementing routines, systems, and rhythms into our lives and how they can make our homesteading journey easier. We'll also share...

One of the most useful things I did in 2022 was tapping into turtle tactics. What are turtle tactics, you ask? Turtle Tactics basically are setting your goals up to have the consistent, slow pace of a turtle. Or tortoise.  We all know The Tortoise and The Hare story, right? The race between the tortoise and a hare. The hare seems the obvious winner because he's fast and a little cocky and the turt...

What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the time. One spouse is all into the idea of homesteading and the other has big reservations or is very against the idea. Recently, I coach a member of the Homesteading for Beginners community through this very topic. I decided a podcast episode on this topi...