Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World

Today's podcast is an interview with Pioneering Today Academy member Erika who lives in Florida (growing zone 9a). She's looking for tips on growing vegetables in shady spots, crop rotation and reusing soil in raised beds, growing the best herbs for her climate, getting soil tests done for proper amendments, and eliminating diseases naturally. Come have a listen, I'm certain you'll learn some fabu...

Today's podcast is an interview with my good friend Michelle who is preparing to sell her five acre homestead. She's sharing all her best tips for what to do and what NOT to do when planning to sell your home. These tips will come in handy whether you're looking to sell immediately, or not for a few years. For all of the show notes and links, visit https://melissaknorris.com/338 .

In this episode, I'm sharing my best tips that I use on a daily and weekly basis to get it all done from work, household chores, homestead chores, and quality family time.  Today's podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Tami S. who is looking for tips on time management to get all the homesteading things done each week without overwhelm, feeling behind, or missing out on w...

Today's podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Stephanie Hester-Rodriguiz. She is moving to a new homestead property and looking for tips for what to do first and how to avoid overwhelm why trying to "do it all" at once. I'm sharing my best time-saving tips, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to keep moving forward even when you don't have the perfect plan laid out. For...

Today's podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Susan Vesta who is moving to raw land and looking for the best time-saving tips when it comes to establishing new gardens and growing areas. We're discussing everything from the pros and cons of raised garden beds, soil quality, utilizing the land for perennials, the best time to plant, and more. For all of the show notes and...

I shared recently that I'm going to be having to go gluten-free for a while to help regulate some imbalances in my body, which is why today's podcast is so timely for me! If you're looking to transition (or improve) your gluten-free baking skills, this podcast will be a well of valuable information. Robyn Harrison, from Gluten-Free Baking Courses, is here to share her wisdom and knowledge for all...

Our family is recovering from COVID and doing very well. In this episode, I'm sharing our experience as well as some of the herbal protocols we followed to help alleviate symptoms and get through the virus. I'm also discussing online censorship and why it's so important to be able to get the information we all want, when we want it, and decide what is truth and what isn't for ourselves. For more i...

If homesteading and gardening are hard work, then homesteading and gardening with children can seem downright impossible! We're taking a realistic look at what homesteading with children looks like and how to succeed with guest Rebekah Rhodes. Everything from how to get children involved, setting your kids up for success, living each day with grace, and changing expectations. For more information,...

Learning how to raise pigs for meat is a great option for any homestead or farm wanting to become more self-sustainable. But choosing the breed and tailoring the care takes a bit of know-how. Join me for this podcast interview with "Pork" Rhyne Cureton as he shares his best tips on raising pigs. For more information, links, and show notes visit melissaknorris.com/331 .

What new gardening techniques and plant varieties am I growing in this year's garden? Listen to this podcast to find out what's been working and what I'm changing this year including plant varieties, seed companies, and why I'm looking closer to home. For more information, links, and show notes visit melissaknorris.com/330 .

In this episode I'm looking back at the year (2021), sharing some of my favorite takeaways and even sharing future plans for 2022. I'm covering topics from decluttering month by month, breeding cows, ordering chicks, whether we'll be hosting more in-person workshops on our homestead next year, and how I'm partnering with The Homestead Documentary Project. For more information, links, and show note...

Today's podcast is with Kaylee Richardson from The Honeystead and we're discussing all the links between beekeeping and plant medicine, including the medicinal benefits of honey, pollen, propolis, beeswax, and even what plants are best to plant for honeybees. If you've ever considered owning honeybees, this podcast will make you want to go out and get them right now. For more information, links, a...

Give heartfelt homemade gifts this year and build fellowship at the same time by hosting your own holiday craft party! Listen in for all my tips and DIYs for the ultimate crafting day to fill your home and heart with joy while deepening friendships and building community. If there's anything the last couple of years have taught us it's that fellowship and spending time together are so important. F...

I'm chatting with Carrie Wilson discussing everything you need to know about the Homestead Documentary Project. We're discussing what it is, who can benefit from it, where to watch, and where to find more info. You won't want to miss this episode filled with the desire to connect fellow (or aspiring) homesteaders to other like-minded people. For more information, links and shownotes visit melissak...

I'm chatting with Carrie Wilson discussing everything you need to know about the Homestead Documentary Project. We're discussing what it is, who can benefit from it, where to watch, and where to find more info. You won't want to miss this episode filled with the desire to connect fellow (or aspiring) homesteaders to other like-minded people. For more information, links and shownotes visit melissak...

We live in a very rural area and experience power outages on a regular basis, especially during the winter months. Over the past 22 years, we've learned how to use a generator during a power outage, plus some great things to consider when using a generator or considering the best way for you to know how to use a generator at home. I'm also sharing some of our tips for keeping food fresh if you don...

What if you couldn't get medicine from the store? What would you do? We're discussing different options for alternative medicines, like growing and using medicinal herbs at home, as well as supply and supply issues with our modern medicinal system. For more information, links and shownotes visit melissaknorris.com/324 .

If you've never heard the term hugelkultur gardening you're in for a treat. This centuries-old method of gardening is making a comeback, and this podcast episode is filled with everything you need to know to successfully grow a garden using this German peasant traditional way of gardening. Learn its origins, the proper method, plus tips and tricks for success. For more information, links and shown...

Did you know that a teaspoon of rosehips has as much vitamin C as 6 oranges? If you're not using rosehips medicinally, this podcast is a must-listen! I'm talking with CeAnne from Farmhouse teas and we're going over everything from growing, harvesting and preserving rosehips to how to use them medicinally. This is must-know information for heading into the winter months to give your body a natural...

If you've ever wondered about raising sheep for their wool or fiber this podcast episode is for you. I'm talking with Janet from Timbercreek Farms who is sharing all her knowledge on raising healthy sheep, caring for your flock, and how to skirt and naturally dye wool to use for garments, blankets and other uses. For more information, links and shownotes visit melissaknorris.com/321 .

In this podcast we're talking all about fermenting vegetables! Including the three different kinds of fermentation and which is used when fermenting vegetables, how to ferment vegetables, plus all the supplies you need (and the supplies you DON'T need). You'll be surprised at how little you need to ferment successfully, but there are also some optional tools that will help you out and make the pro...

If you're thinking about buying goats or raising goats on your property, this is the post for you. We're covering everything you need to know about raising goats for a successful journey. We'll be covering what to know when buying goats for the first time, what to look for when buying goats, finding a goat vet, common diseases and health issues with goats, best breeds of goats for milking, and cre...

Our skin is our biggest organ and what we come in contact with affects us. It's important to know what ingredients we're putting on our body, not only the ones that are harmful, but also the ones that are beneficial, and how they work with our bodies and skin. In this podcast, episode #318, I'm interviewing Emilie Toups from Toups & Co and discussing her journey to a healthier life through homeste...

If you've ever considered raising rabbits for meat, this podcast is a must-listen. Jeremy Chambers and I are discussing everything one would need to know in order to raise rabbits for meat. We cover everything from meat rabbit breeds, whether raising rabbits for meat is worth it and if it's profitable, how long it takes to raise rabbits for meat, whether you can raise meat rabbits in your backyard...

Today's podcast is a fun one as I'm answering YOUR questions! We're covering topics from root cellaring (and tips if you don't have a root cellar), stocking up on food, what I use for makeup and skincare, my bucket list for homesteading, overwintering strawberries, things I need to increase for a year of food for my own family, and so much more! For more information, links and shownotes visit meli...