Episode 603 - Homestead Happenings for Aug 5, 2022

Today we catch up on 2 weeks of homestead updates, discuss a sick lamb, produce overwhelm, and more.

Forage

Echinacea flower and leaves (Discuss root harvest) Fodder trees Creek mint Goldenrod Elderberry

Livestock

The story of the sick sheep (Vet, etc) Baby duck Muscovys are free ranging The molt When sheeps get feisty Pigs and pond LGD

Grow

Success with zucchini (duck factor) Round 2 of beans, hoping for a third Pasture veggies 55 lbs tomatoes so far (Duck factor) WEEDS

Holler Neighbors/Community

KH stayed home from swale - seeking a homestead sitter to work with over time 1st Airbnb renter comes from our community Story of connections and housing

Infrastructure

Water system failure

Finances

Spent money on a vet Swale workshop broke even - There will be a training video from the class to hopefully recoup time

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