The Rookie Homesteader

House Renovation

Today I introduce a new character to the show. Together we discuss the biggest projects of the past year.IG: @rookie_homesteader

April 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 33 • 41:43

No-Dig Gardening

June 08, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 32 • 37:10

Mushroom Logs

I filmed the mushroom log process and shared that video on Instagram @rookie_homesteaderBen Falk's book:https://www.wholesystemsdesign.com/the-resilient-farm-homestead-ben-falk

April 23, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 31 • 22:47

Beekeeping - Part 2

Sourcing bees and the basic protective gear@Rookie_Homesteader

March 20, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 30 • 23:11

Beekeeping - Part 1

Talking about the PROS and CONS of different hive designsIG: @rookie_homesteader

February 27, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 29 • 30:27

Farm Plans + Blue Zones

Planning for the upcoming year, the next 5 years, and the rest of my life.

February 02, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 28 • 32:58

New Chainsaw + Wellness Habits

This episode is a smorgasbord. Partly big-picture recap, some recent updates, and wellness talk.

January 22, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 27 • 28:54

Biochar

Converting the brush pile into a soil amendment

December 30, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 26 • 28:17

Home & Garden Updates

This episode starts by discussing my struggles to heat my home. Then I mention some of the positive developments around the house and garden. Pictures on IG @Rookie_Homesteader

December 06, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 25 • 22:26

Winter Is Coming

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November 12, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 24 • 27:44

Yurt!

Talking about raising the yurt, building the deck, mistakes I made - and regrets that I have.You can see pictures of the yurt on Instagram @Rookie_Homesteader

September 24, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 23 • 41:48

Low Budget Kitchen and Garden

Updates on the house, garden, and roommateIG: @rookie_homesteader

July 06, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 22 • 16:29

Plant Propagation

Sharing some notes from a workshop I attended last week with Akiva SilverSome resources I mentioned in the show:- MrDrip.com for mist system- Parafilm is Akiva's favorite grafting tape - Okatsuné makes his favorite prun...

May 12, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 21 • 26:37

Epic Fail - Tree Felling

Things went off the rails while cutting down a black locust near the driveway...

April 26, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 20 • 31:19

Recap + Progress Report

This is the Season 2 premier, so I give a quick recap of what has happened so far. I also share some news regarding the house, sawmill, and yurt plans. Follow me on instagram if you want to see some pictures: @rookie_h...

March 15, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 19 • 21:03

Water

In this episode I talk about testing the existing well, and give an update on my checklist of basic needs (Water, Electricity, Food, Wifi, Shelter, Heat, Toilet).Follow me on Instagram if you want to see some pictures @Rookie_Homesteade...

February 02, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 18 • 21:13