The Homestead Journey

On this special episode of the podcast, we take a look back at our journey this year on 3B Farm and Homestead.  We started out the year with some pretty ambitious goals.  Did we meet them?  And what else happened this year on our homestead? We also look back at our journey this past decade as we have built our homestead and skill set.  As the old Virginia Slims Commercial used to say, "You&ap...

This episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast is the fifth and final in our series on gardening.  We talk about the weapons we have at our disposal as we fight weeds, pests and varmints in our gardens.  My goal is for you to do the best with what you've got and grow as much food as you can!!! In our community corner segment we talk about giving gifts of things that we have produced and/or pro...

This episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast is the fourth in our series on gardening.  We talk about starting things from seed.  In particular, we talk about transplants and the benefits/drawbacks of buying them as well as starting your own. In this episode's community corner, we spend some time talking about documenting your journey and how it can serve as an inspiration to others. We roun...

This episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast is the third in our series on gardening.  We explore ways that you can get seeds to plant in your garden. I share with you some of the places I have used as well as 2 places I DON'T recommend. I also provide you with an update on what's been happening on 3B Farm and Homestead this week and share with you some wisdom I learned from a college f...

This episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast is the second in our series on gardening.  We talk about why you should prepare for the harvest before you ever buy a single seed or transplant. We talk about some of the ways you can handle your harvest and how you can begin investing in the necessary tools RIGHT NOW!!  I also provide you with an update on what's been happening on 3B Farm and Hom...

On this episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast, we are starting a series on gardening by talking about gardening methods.  My goal is to help you answer the question; what gardening method should I use?  .  I also update you on things happening on 3B Farm and Homestead and we talk about dealing with the haters!!  We round out the show with another great homestead hack, giving you some tips and t...

On this episode of The Homestead Journey Podcast, I share with you some of the reasons why we homestead and why you might want to consider joining us on the Homestead Journey.  I also update you on things happening on 3B Farm and Homestead as well as provide you with a most IMPORTANT PSA!!  We round out the show with another great homestead hack. If you want to get in touch with us, here are some...

On this episode of the Homestead Journey, I share with you some tips and tricks on getting started on the Homestead Journey.  And trust me, they are SIMPLE steps that ANYONE can do.  If you're wondering where to start on your journey towards self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and sustainability, this episode should help you get headed in the right direction. I also bring you up to date with wha...

On this episode of the Homestead Journey, I give you my definition of homesteading and talk about the journey towards self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. We bring you up to date with what is happening on 3B Farm and Homestead and also share a great homestead hack. You can contact us via our Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast/ or by emailing us at t...

On this episode, I share with you what you can expect from The Homestead Journey Podcast.    This includes our format which will generally be comprised of 4 segments: Homestead Happens:  Things that have taken place on 3B Farm and Homestead during that week Community Corner:  Things that are going on in the broader homestead community Charting The Course:  The "meat" of the episode; my t...

November 11th, 2019 is the date the Homestead Journey begins.  Join us as we talk all things homesteading as we pursue self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY.  Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land sinc...