Episode 562 - Homestead Update for April 22, 2022

Today I discuss raising rabbits on grass only, popping forage, late gardens, and more.

Exit and Build Land Summit, May 12-15 in Bastrop Texas

Forage

• Early spring greens are getting long in the tooth
• Lettuce, radish, etc
• Pea shoots
• Plantain
• Comfrey and bees story

Livestock

• PIGS
• Getting ready for baby chickens (Why we time it for now)
• Adding Muscovies (And Why)
• Raising Rabbits on grass only - an update

Grow

• Low germination so far - keeping the beds watered
• Potatoes are up
• Garlic
• Hops
• Sweet potato slips
• Tomato system on the to do list
• Lettuce and brassicas are happy this year
• Fertility schedule is launched
• Seeding right after spring workshop: Squash and cukes, beets 2.0, beans

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Focused on the workshop
• Jenni is growing radish sprouts

Infrastructure

• Just about “ready” for sheep and what that really means
• Red rocks and strawberries
• Anti duck and chicken defense systems

Finances

• Nothing to report at the moment

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

• Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
• Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

• The Booze Whisperer
• The Tactical Redneck
• Chef Brett
• Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee
• Harvest Right Affiliate Link