Episode 419: 5 Mistakes I Made on My Homestead

Published: April 14, 2021, 7:27 p.m.

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People often ask me about what to do as a new homesteader and I always say, start one thing at a time and do it all the way. Today, I thought we could talk about some of my failures here so that you can avoid them.

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  • 3 duck egg yokes
  • Avocado or Olive Oil
  • Spices

What\\u2019s Up in the Garden

  • Peas that escaped the onslaught of the chickens are looking good
  • Strawberries are blooming (The rock trick from Nick)
  • Herbs and tomatoes are out -- but another round is held back in case we get the late April freeze
  • Planting potatoes this week
  • Sweet potato slips are in progress

Main topic of the Show: 5 Mistakes I Made on My Homestead

  1. The Retaining Wall of Shame
  2. The Pooey Pig Pasture
  3. Animals before Fencing
  4. Hoarders Unite: Nowhere to Store Things
  5. The Problem is the Solution (On hills, clay, rock, and a south facing house)

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