Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land

Homemade Goat Cheese: Farm-Fresh Chèvre in One Day | Organic & Sustainable Homesteading Guide

Learn how to make bright, smooth chèvre at home in just one day with our complete homesteading guide. This step-by-step tutorial covers clean milking, safe pasteurizing, curd handling, and proper drainage, ensuring you achieve a silky finish for your homemade cheese. With clear temperature guidelines and salt measurements, you can easily replicate this process for small batches. Perfect for those embracing sustainable living, backyard farming, and organic gardening, this episode equips you with valuable skills for your homesteading journey.

Essential Homestead Skills for Success | Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living & Backyard Farming

Explore the essential homestead skills for success in this step-by-step guide tailored for sustainable living and backyard farming. In this episode, you'll learn how to build safe systems, cultivate healthy soil, and establish a reliable garden that produces organic vegetables and fresh eggs from your backyard chickens. Discover farm-fresh habits that ensure a thriving homestead and self-sufficiency. Whether you’re passionate about organic gardening, composting, or urban homesteading, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone eager to reclaim their independence and embrace resilient living.
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Transforming Shiitake Logs into a Sustainable Backyard Harvest | Backyard Farming

Welcome to this episode of Farm Fresh Homestead, where we explore transforming shiitake logs into a sustainable backyard harvest! Discover the art of backyard farming through this complete guide that turns a single hardwood log into a steady food source. We’ll delve into the safe workflow of selecting the right wood, drilling a clean diamond grid, and sealing the log with thin wax caps to ensure optimal growth. Learn how to create an effective moisture routine, monitor readiness with key indicators, and maximize your harvest for farm-to-table meals. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting with organic living, this episode offers crucial tips for enhancing your small-scale farming practices. Join us as we empower you to utilize your space for thriving, organic production and enjoy the abundant rewards of your hard work – all while embracing eco-friendly methods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Soak to First Harvest: Embracing Sustainable Living & Backyard Farming

In Episode 2, we transition from readiness checks to executing a robust first flush in your backyard farming journey. Dive into the white-ring test, weight trends, and bark feel to set precise soak times tailored to log size and growth stage, ensuring optimal airflow. You'll learn the timing for harvest, quick chilling methods, and grading for quality. Protect your garden from slugs, deer, and green mold by hardening the site, and explore how to map a multi-year rotation that includes essential rests and batch cadence. A detailed case study reveals practical application with dates, weights, and remedies for common challenges. Create a simple yield log system that transforms your notes into actionable insights for next season's success. This episode is crafted for those living the homesteading life and striving for sustainable living, even in small yards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shiitake Log Farming: A Guide to Backyard Farming Success

Dive into the world of shiitake log farming with our latest episode on sustainable living and backyard farming. We provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to start your own shiitake log yard, whether you have a spacious garden or a tiny backyard. Episode 1 guides you through the first phase, covering everything from defining success in your sustainable journey to choosing the right hardwood in late winter, and meticulously laying out tools and techniques. You'll learn how to drill a diamond pattern at the optimal depth for successful growth, properly seat and seal your plugs, and create the right moisture plan for maximum yield during the first season. Expect no guesswork in this informative hour; just actionable advice aimed at those living the homesteading life and keen on self-sufficiency. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to establish your first log or stack of logs, tracking results efficiently — no waste involved. Join us and transform your outdoor space into a productive sanctuary with effortless farming methods that align with eco-friendly living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herb Spiral Masterclass: Farm Fresh Guide to Building, Planting & Caring for a Thriving Spiral Garden

Turn a small patch of ground into a year-round harvest with this farm fresh, homesteading masterclass. In this 6-chapter guide, you’ll learn how to build an herb spiral from the ground up — choosing the perfect location, stacking stones into a beautiful frame, filling with nutrient-rich soil, planting herbs by water gradient, and keeping them productive through every season. Whether you’re working with a sprawling backyard or a tiny patio, this backyard farming method transforms limited space into a thriving, self-sustaining herb garden. Clear steps, practical tips, and seasoned advice make this your go-to resource for fresh, flavorful harvests all year long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Boxes to Bees: Installing a Nuc and Starting Hive Inspections

Episode 2 moves past the beginner stage and dives into the deeper connection between skilled beekeeping and thriving gardens. Across Chapters 4 to 6, you’ll learn how to safely introduce a nuc of bees to a prepared hive, ensuring a smooth transition that sets the stage for strong colony growth. You’ll master the art of weekly inspections — from reading brood patterns to spotting early signs of pests, disease, or nutritional gaps — all without stressing your bees. Beyond hive health, this episode focuses on how your bees directly impact your fruit and vegetable harvests. Discover how strategic hive placement can increase tomato set, boost cucumber and squash yields, and improve pollination for apples, berries, melons, peppers, and more. Learn how seasonal nectar flows influence garden productivity, why certain crops benefit from higher bee visitation, and how to adjust your colony management to match planting and harvest cycles. You’ll also gain practical tips on ensuring your bees have access to diverse forage, supplementing during floral gaps, and protecting both the hive and your garden from harmful chemicals. With the right approach, your apiary won’t just produce honey — it will become the beating heart of a healthy, productive ecosystem that feeds you year after year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Boxes to Bees: Building a Hive and Starting Beekeeping

Step into the world of beekeeping with this immersive, start-to-finish beginner’s guide. In Episode 1, you’ll learn how to assemble your Langstroth hive, install foundation frames, and prepare for your first colony. Packed with practical tips, real-world advice, and step-by-step instructions, this episode gives you the confidence to start your own backyard apiary. Whether you’re a curious first-timer or ready to order your first bees, this is your roadmap to a thriving hive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raising Backyard Chickens for Survival: Breeds, Feeding, Coop Care & Health

If you’ve ever dreamed of collecting fresh eggs from your own hens, this is the survival-focused guide you need. In this no-fluff, real-world walkthrough, an experienced chicken keeper takes you step-by-step through choosing the right breeds, setting up a reliable feeding schedule, keeping your coop clean, and managing flock health. This isn’t an Instagram fantasy — it’s the reality of raising chickens for farm fresh food, sustainable living, and backyard farming success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rainwater Harvesting for Homesteading: Gutters, Barrels & Filters for Sustainable Living

When the rain falls, most people watch it wash away. But with a simple rainwater harvesting system, you can turn every storm into free, reliable water for your homesteading needs and sustainable living practices. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to set up gutters, install a downspout diverter, add a mesh filter, and store clean water in a secure barrel for your organic gardening and backyard farming endeavors.This is not theory — it’s a real, practical method that works in rural areas, urban homesteading scenarios, or in preparation for emergencies. With the right setup, you’ll save money, protect your natural resources, and gain peace of mind, all while embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle.From picking the best collection spot to maintaining your water purity for years, this guide walks you through every step in plain, simple language. No special skills are required — just a roof, a little time, and the will to keep your water where it belongs: with you in your journey towards resilient living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.