The Urban HomesteadHer
By Samantha Mcclure
The Urban HomesteadHerDec 31, 2020
Challenges Homesteaders Face
Let’s talk Bio Security
Income on the Homestead; Ideas for generating a little profit
Managing Pests and Parasites
On today’s episode, I share how I manage pests in the garden and parasites in my livestock.
Resources I have used for Livestock Parasites:
-Storeys Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger & Sara Thomson Bredesen
-Natural Prasite Control for Livestock: Pasture Management, Chemical Free deworming, Growing Antiparasitics, and More by Wendy Lombardi
-Feed Meat Rabbits for Free by Megan Hight
Resources I use for Garden Pest Management:
-Fox Fire Series
-Garden Wisdom & Know How by the Editors of Rodale Gardening Books
If you are interest in more of my content, you can find my blog at theurbanhomesteadher8.wordpress.com
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Skunk Removal Story
2023 Foraging Forecast
Bringing Home Chickens and Goats
Insect Management
On todays podcast, I share the best ways I have found to combat insects in the house and on the homestead.
My Farm First Aid Kit
On todays episode, I share what I keep in my farm first aid kit. These are the supplies I use to treat a variety of ailments and injuries on my urban farm. Check out my blog post on www.theurbanhomesteadher.com for more information.
Resources for Foraging
Getting ready for potential food shortages
My Favorite Herbal Remedies
On todays episode, I share some of my family's favorite herbal remedies. I also discussed where I find the herbs I need.
For Herb seeds: www.rareseeds.com
For Herbs: mountainroseherbs.com
Find me on Facebook for recipes and more www.facebook.com/theurbanhomesteadher and on Instagram.
Homestead Catch up
On todays episode, I catch my listeners up on what's been happening on the homestead. It has been a long, stressful year with the Covid-19 Pandemic and life just got away from me. Find out what we have been up to and share with me what topics you want me to cover in future podcasts. Be Blessed!
Homesteading where you are
Planning the Fall Garden
On this episode I talk about the importance of finding and knowing your USDA Hardiness Zone. I share some of what I am planting in my fall garden as well as some of the resources I use.
It's Paw Paw Season
On today's episode, I talk about America's largest native fruit, the PawPaw.
I share a little bit about the flavor profile, where to find it and some fun historical facts about this delicious, forgotten fruit.
An Introduction to The Urban Homestead-her
On todays episode, I spend a few minutes introducing myself. I share a bit about why we homestead where we do, a little about what we have going as well as my goals for the future. I even share a couple of the lessons I learned.
I hope you enjoy listening and look forward to sharing my adventures with you.