Summary: Tweet Sometimes I feel society in on the edge of yet another split. Those that value things like gardens, back yard birds and foraging, and those who don’t but see no value in such things. These people look around and see a world when you can summon a car with a cell phone, to either take you to dinner or bring dinner to you. Unlike 2008 when I began the journey of this podcast, the economy is booming. Right now if you don’t have a job, frankly don’t really want one. Everyone is hiring. Every day some new technical marvel is unveiled. Alternative energy is really beginning to stop looking so “alternative”. It seems in perhaps a decade electricity may be almost free in relative terms. Computers are continuing to become better, smarter, faster and cheaper. Anything you want from lobster tails to fine silk can be delivered to your home in 12-24 hours from the almighty Amazon. You can understand when it comes to homesteading why some people are like, why bother? The other side though is pretty amazing. We have people on YouTube documenting their homesteading journeys with hundreds of thousands of people following them. A few such people have more than a million followers. Sites like Pinterest and Instagram are full of pictures and short videos of everything from “square foot gardens” to urban chicken tractors. Celebrity Chefs like Guy Fieri show off their backyard flocks and compost piles. Yes even in a world of high speed processors and “Door Dash” food delivery the back yard homestead is thriving in 2018. Today we discuss ways to be a practical homesteader in the modern world. Join Me Today To Discuss… Why do we homestead Humans are cultivators As much for recreation as for production The quality of food we can produce Some rules for happy homesteading One project at a time Start with something easy and fun Set and respect a budget Build management into daily activities (smart zone design) Some of my favorite projects for homesteading Back yard birds (composting system) Of course a kitchen garden (gotta love wicking beds) Set up a seed starting system (lights, etc) Building a solar heater Lean how to can food Install rainwater catchment Creating habitat, natural spaces, attracting wildlife Final Thoughts Resources for today’s show… Join the Members Brigade Join Our Forum Walking To Freedom TSP Gear TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Online The Granddaddy’s Gun Club Bullhead Fishing Aquatics and Aquaponics Playlist Biltong for Breakfast Closer to the Heart- Jami Dupuis Sponsors of the Day Safecastle Royal Harvest Eating Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air. Also remember we have an expert council you can address your calls to. If you do this you should email me right after your call at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with expert council call in the subject line. In the body of your email tell me that you just called in a question for the council and what number you called in from. I will then give the call priority when I screen calls. Join the MSB Today Want Every Episode of TSP Ever Produced? Remember in addition to discounts to over 40 vendors who supply stuff you are likely buying anyway, tons of free ebooks and video content, MSB Members also get every edition of The Survival Podcast ever produced in convenient zip files in blocks of 24. More info on the MSB can be found here.
