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

101 episodes

Making Your Own Fertility: Compost Tea, Biochar, Manure Use
2026-1-15 | 19 mins.
“Making Your Own Fertility: Compost Tea, Biochar, Manure Use” is a hardline homesteading guide focused on building soil fertility safely and effectively. It teaches the reader to harness living systems—microbes, carbon structures, and nutrient-rich manure—while managing risk, timing, and handling. Through clear, step-by-step guidance, it emphasizes the pressures of real-world soil management, the consequences of shortcuts, and the discipline required to create productive, resilient land. Every chapter balances practical instruction with gritty realism, showing how control of heat, time, and biological processes determines success or failure.
Crop Rotation and Soil Regeneration Basics
2026-1-14 | 17 mins.
“Crop Rotation and Soil Regeneration Basics” is a gritty, practical homesteading guide that plunges the reader directly into the pressures of farming on exhausted land. It focuses on the urgent need to rebuild and maintain soil health through disciplined crop rotation. Through a step-by-step exploration of stakes, biological principles, and sequencing strategies, the guide emphasizes observation, timing, and long-term planning over quick fixes. It conveys both the challenges and rewards of restoring soil structure, nutrient balance, and microbial life while maintaining productivity under real seasonal pressures.
Well, Septic and Utility Rules Beginners Must Know
2026-1-13 | 16 mins.
Well, Septic and Utility Rules Beginners Must Know is a hard-hitting, practical guide for anyone entering the world of private water, septic, and utility systems. It cuts through assumptions and exposes the real stakes of improper planning, installation, and maintenance. Delivered in a direct, second-person voice, the series places readers on the ground, confronting soil, setbacks, inspections, and ownership responsibilities with grit and clarity. Every chapter emphasizes risk awareness, regulatory compliance, and the consequences of shortcuts, offering readers the knowledge they need to make informed, safe, and responsible decisions.
Predator Management: Coyotes, Raccoons, Dogs, Mongoose, and Foxes
2026-1-12 | 24 mins.
Predator Management: Coyotes, Raccoons, Dogs, Mongoose, and Foxes is a hardline, practical field guide for homesteaders and small-scale farmers. This guide teaches you how to identify predators, apply layered defenses, and maintain long-term control of your stock, feed, and property. With a focus on observation, timing, and strategic pressure, it addresses species-specific behavior and regional considerations, including Caribbean mongoose. Every method emphasizes legal, ethical, and safe management while equipping you to recover from losses and reset systems to prevent repeat incidents.
Homestead First Aid: Must-Have Medical Supplies
2026-1-11 | 21 mins.
On a remote homestead, emergencies do not wait. “Homestead First Aid: Must-Have Medical Supplies” is a practical, hard-hitting guide for anyone who faces injury far from immediate help. From sudden cuts and burns to animal bites and environmental hazards, this series teaches you how to stabilize injuries, prevent infection, and maintain control under pressure. It emphasizes preparedness, disciplined use of supplies, and the psychological grit required when the land tests your readiness. Clear, step-by-step instruction ensures that your first-aid kit becomes a lifeline, not just a collection of supplies.

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Mary Boyd welcomes you to Farm Fresh Homestead — the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about homesteading, sustainable living, organic gardening, and small-scale farming. Whether you live in the suburbs, countryside, or a city apartment with a small backyard, this how-to podcast offers practical advice to help you grow your own food, raise animals ethically, and live a more self-sufficient life. Each episode dives into step-by-step guidance on urban homesteading, backyard farming, and building your own thriving mini-farm using eco-friendly, 100% organic methods. From composting and soil preparation to natural pest control and year-round harvesting strategies, you'll gain the skills to make your land — no matter how small — truly productive. We’ll also explore the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of backyard chickens, permaculture design, and farm-to-table cooking. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Mary brings you expert interviews, success...

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