Harold Thornbro

The Modern Homesteading Podcast

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Join us as we talk about all things homesteading! We discuss things like gardening, livestock, permaculture, food preservation, foraging, hunting, fishing, and the know-how and skills that will help you in your homesteading journey to be more self-reliant and self-sufficient.https://redemptionpermaculture.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/sthomestead

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Harold Thornbro

Episodes

12 Things We Learned About Homesteading Watching One Of Our Favorite Shows 23.08.2023 1:10:47

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about 12 things they learned about homesteading growing up watching Little House On The Prairie. Find the shownotes and all the links mentioned for this episode at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/12-things-we-learned-about-homesteading-watching-one-of-our-favorite-shows/ Learn More About Our Membership Club at https://...

Building An Efficient And Productive Homestead: Guests Parker and Lauren Holmes 16.08.2023 57:03

On today's episode, Rachel interviews Parker and Lauren Holmes of Holmestead Provisions. Parker and Lauren started out on a different path but an apprenticeship at Polyface Farms changed the trajectory of their homestead and their way of thinking. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 215 – August 16, 2023 Find the shownotes and all the links mentioned for this episode at https://redempt...

Enjoying Hard Work On A Multigenerational Homestead: Guest Jonah Curtis 02.08.2023 1:01:03

On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews Jonah Curtis. Jonah has a multigenerational family homestead in central Michigan. They talk about growing livestock, preserving food, and the family discovering mastodon bones in what is now their Mastodon Garden! Find the shownotes and all the links mentioned for this episode at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/enjoying-hard-work-on-a-multigener...

Herbalism, Foraging, and Holistic Medicine: Guest Aron McNicholas 24.07.2023 52:04

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist, Aron McNicholas About Herbalism, Foraging, and Holistic Medicine. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 213 – July 24, 2023 Find the shownotes and all the links mentioned for this episode at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/herbalism-foraging-and-holistic-medicine-guest-aron-mcni...

Coffee Chat About Our Homesteads and What We’ve Been Up To 17.07.2023 1:09:14

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Have A Chat Over Coffee About Their Gardens, What’s New On The Homestead, What They’ve Been Up To, and What’s Coming Up. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 212 – July 17, 2023 Find the Shownotes for this episode at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/coffee-chat-about-our-homesteads-and-what-weve-been-up-to/ Learn More About Our Membership at https...

Cultivating A Continuous Garden Through Succession Planting 10.07.2023 1:01:23

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Discuss Succession Planting, What It Is, The Benefits and Challenges Of It, And How To Implement Succession Planting Into Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 211 – July 10, 2023 Find the show notes and all the links mentioned and more at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/cultivating-a-continuous-garden-through-succession-planting/

The Benefits Of Bartering For The Homestead: Guest Rick Beach 03.07.2023 1:07:58

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Rick Beach, Owner of Wolf Beach Farms and Admin of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Bartering Facebook Group, About The Benefits and Challenges Of Bartering and How You Can Get Started. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 210 – July 3, 2023 For Show Notes and Links To Things We Talk About, Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/the-ben...

Learn Management Skills To Reach Goals and Avoid Overwhelm: Guest William Horvath 26.06.2023 47:42

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With William Horvath From PermacultureApprentice.com About Farm And Homestead Management To Accomplish Your Goals, Maintain The Operation, and Avoid Overwhelm. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 209 – June 26, 2023 William Horvath is a geologist turned permaculture farmer and educator. He runs a small experimental permaculture site in Croa...

Minimize Inputs With Ecological Soil and Habitat Building Systems: Guest Helen Atthowe 19.06.2023 55:39

On Today's Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Helen Atthowe about Systems Thinking To Balance Profitable Yields With Minimum Soil Disturbance, Soil-Building For Microbial Abundance and Diversity, and Habitat Building For Natural Enemies and Enhanced Biological Control. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 208 – June 19, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonu...

Homesteading Success Through Hard Work, Consistency, and An Abundance Mindset: Guest Justin Rhodes 12.06.2023 1:06:59

On Today's Podcast Episode Rachel talks with Justin Rhodes of Abundance Plus About His Families Journey Into Homesteading, His Many Projects, The Blessings and Challenges Along The Way, and How Success Has Come Through Hard Work, Consistency, and An Abundant Mindset. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 207 – June 12, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, an...

Homesteading For The Enjoyment Of The Lifestyle: Guest Mandy Roth 07.06.2023 45:51

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Mandy Roth of Evergreen Winds Homestead about her homestead, the things she and her family are doing, and the reasons she is doing it. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 206 – June 7, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast...

Off Grid Living, Restoring Land, and Transforming Conventional Farms To Regenerative Farms: Guest Eddy Garcia 02.06.2023 56:20

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Eddy Garcia of Living Earth Systems about his journey into off-grid living and regenerative agriculture. We also dive into methods for transforming a conventional farm into a profitable and productive regenerative farm quickly. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 205 – June 1, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonu...

Small Scale Homesteading and Hosting A Bed & Breakfast For Extra Income: Guest Robin Holstein 29.05.2023 1:16:53

In this episode Rachel interviews Robin Holstein of The Holstein House BNB. Robin has a container garden, chickens, ducks, and enjoys baking, canning and hosting folks who come to stay at her home. Maybe this episode will help some of you decide if you would like to host people in your home or on your land using one of the various options available. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 204...

Garden Is Planted, Now What? Weeding, Watering, and Watching 23.05.2023 1:09:07

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss What To Do After The Garden Is Planted; Such As Weeding, Watering, and Watching For Things Like Nutrient Deficiencies, Insect Pressure, and Disease Issues. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 203 – May 23, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHome...

Making A Difference With Urban Permaculture: Guest Heather Butler 16.05.2023 1:08:16

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Heather Butler from the Urban Permaculture Podcast about the expansion of her urban permaculture homestead and food forest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 202 – May 15, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Not...

A Beginners Guide To Growing Potatoes On The Homestead 08.05.2023 1:17:07

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Growing Potatoes On The Homestead. Why You Should and How To Have The Most Successful Harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 201 – May 8, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and...

Building A Homestead From A Cornfield, Dairy Goats, and The Importance Of Community: Guest Ashley Burton 02.05.2023 53:37

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Ashley Burton from Mulberry Branch Farm about her homesteading journey, dairy goats, and her involvement helping organize the Indiana Homesteading Conference. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 200 – May 1, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/Mod...

An Interview With A Young Homesteader: Guests Bella and Her Grandma Anita 28.04.2023 24:00

On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews a budding young homesteader, Bella. Her passion is to inspire others while gaining her own skills. She has even started selling at the farmer's market! Please join Rachel as she talks about wood cook stoves, raised beds and more! The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 198 – April 24, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus...

Educating, Inspiring, and Connecting Homesteaders with Guest Rhonda Fowler 24.04.2023 54:56

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Rhonda Fowler. She is the Founder of the Indiana Homesteading Conference and has a passion for educating, inspiring, and connecting homesteaders to help them obtain a more sustainable lifestyle. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 198 – April 24, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, an...

Building a Gardening and Permaculture Based Small Business with Guest Kerry Brown 17.04.2023 56:22

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with guest Kerry Brown about his journey building a gardening and permaculture based small business, and the things that contributed and helped him along the way. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 197 – April 17, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.pa...

A Few Useful Perennials You Can Multiply Through Division 11.04.2023 1:16:56

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Useful Perennials You Can Grow On Your Homestead That Multiply Through Division To Expand Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 196 – April 11, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show...

A Beginners Guide To Building Guilds On Your Permaculture Homestead 28.03.2023 47:55

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About Plant Guilds. What They Are, The Benefits Of Guilds, and How To Build Them On Your Permaculture Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 195 – March 28, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes...

Building An Off Grid Homestead From The Ground Up with Guest Dwayne Legro 21.03.2023 1:12:10

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Dwayne Legro From The Youtube Channel Off Grit About His Lifestyle Of Self Sufficiency, and The Off Grid Homestead He Is Building In The Arizona Desert. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 194 – March 21, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon...

The Why, When, and How Of Tree Pruning On The Homestead 14.03.2023 59:25

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk All About The Why, When, and How Of Tree Pruning On The Homestead For Healthy and Productive Trees. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 193 – March 14, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards - https://www.patreon.com/ModernHomesteadingPodcast For Show Notes and...

Aromatherapy On The Homestead with Guest Amy Anthony 07.03.2023 50:06

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner Amy Anthony, About Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Herbs, and Aromatic Plants and Their Use On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 192 – March 7, 2023 Join us on Patreon for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, and other exclusive rewards...