Episode 555: Homestead Update for April 8, 2022

Today is a homestead update that covers germination challenges, losing heartbeats on the farm, early spring salad mix, and more.

Freeze Drying Webinar is Sunday!

Forage

Wild mustard flower (and how I came to permaculture) Hairy vetch Dead nettle and watercress Green onions, brassica greens Red veined sorrel - The tale of the 4 year chard plant RIP

Livestock

Lost 2 heartbeats this week Goats need more rotation 2 year land agreement for the sheep Fencing for sheep Pig decisions are hard (Lady got out!)

Grow

Slow to wake - trees are flowering just in time for the last freeze Seedling update: Lettuce/peppers not yet germinated Last round of seeds are here: Tarragon Potatoes are in, seeds planted last week still have not germinated - the waiting is the hardest part Swimming in duck eggs

Holler Neighbors/Community

Resumed holler dinners this week - holler family meeting Had the property blessed this week All the car trades Milk A word on homesteading solo

Infrastructure

Outdoor shower is coming along Need to for real plant the living fence seeds

Finances

Only purchasing bratwurst and cold cuts for the spring workshop this year - the rest was grown here Thanks to Ryan and Myles

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link