41 Episodes

  1. Essential Homestead Skills for Success | Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living & Backyard Farming

    Published: 8/24/2025

  2. Home On The Homestead: Ep 3 - Dust Line The Insights on Homesteading and Resilient Living

    Published: 8/23/2025

  3. Home On The Homestead: Ep 4 - Paper and Rain Exploring Nature’s Challenges and Solutions

    Published: 8/23/2025

  4. Home On The Homestead: Ep 2 - Gate and Thunder Adventures in Sustainable Living and Community Wellness

    Published: 8/22/2025

  5. Home On The Homestead: Ep 1 - First Light, First Storm Navigating the Journey of Self-Sufficiency

    Published: 8/21/2025

  6. Transforming Shiitake Logs into a Sustainable Backyard Harvest | Backyard Farming

    Published: 8/20/2025

  7. First Soak to First Harvest: Embracing Sustainable Living & Backyard Farming

    Published: 8/19/2025

  8. Shiitake Log Farming: A Guide to Backyard Farming Success

    Published: 8/18/2025

  9. Herb Spiral Masterclass: Farm Fresh Guide to Building, Planting & Caring for a Thriving Spiral Garden

    Published: 8/17/2025

  10. From Boxes to Bees: Installing a Nuc and Starting Hive Inspections

    Published: 8/16/2025

  11. From Boxes to Bees: Building a Hive and Starting Beekeeping

    Published: 8/15/2025

  12. Raising Backyard Chickens for Survival: Breeds, Feeding, Coop Care & Health

    Published: 8/11/2025

  13. Rainwater Harvesting for Homesteading: Gutters, Barrels & Filters for Sustainable Living

    Published: 8/11/2025

  14. Start Your Raised Vegetable Garden: A Homesteader’s Guide to Building, Planting, and Harvesting

    Published: 8/11/2025

  15. The Easiest Fruits And Vegetables To Grow On A Homestead With Minimum Effort

    Published: 8/4/2025

  16. Homesteading 360°: From Self-Sufficiency Myths to a Tech-Enabled Regenerative Future

    Published: 7/31/2025

  17. Top 10 Things People Want to Know About Homesteading

    Published: 7/31/2025

  18. How to raise cows for meat a A to Z guide

    Published: 7/28/2025

  19. The A–Z Guide to Raising Pigs for Meat

    Published: 7/28/2025

  20. Raising Goats for Meat: An A–Z Guide

    Published: 7/26/2025

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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 stories, and weekly inspiration to help you reconnect with the land and reclaim your independence.