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Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Pioneering Today is all about getting back to basics, simple living, and self-sufficiency with old-fashioned skills and wisdom in a modern world. With heirloom gardening, canning, preserving the harvest, from scratch cooking, raising your own food, including livestock (backyard chickens, pigs, and cattle), natural medicine, herbs, DIY like soap making along with living a simple self-sufficient life, no matter where you live. Hosted by 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, author of The…
Episodes
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Dealing with Emotions During the Holidays (Surrounding COVID and 2020 Realities)
The holidays can bring out the best and worst in people. I tend to have more of a "PollyAnna" viewpoint, but with current situations surrounding COVID and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The BEST Homemade gifts that people actually want to receive!
Certainly the "best" homemade gifts is subjective, but I'm basing this list on the gifts I've given or received and had the gift receiver come back and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Vegetables You Can Leave in the Garden for Winter
It's our goal each year to grow more food and improve our self-sufficiency skills. One of my goals this year is simplicity. Because of the canning supply…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Raising American Guinea Hogs with Cathy Payne
Up until a year ago, I didn't even know about this specific breed of hogs, how they differ from the modern breeds, and how to raise them. But after reading…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Homestead Gift Giving Guide
It's close to the holidays and you may be wondering just what to get for your homesteading friends! In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How Homesteading Helped Lyme Disease Recovery
When Autumn was bit by a tick at age 19, it took a number of years before her Lyme disease surfaced. She realized a change needed to happen, little did she…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
We Covered Half the Garden in Wood Chips (18 Month Update)
Over a year ago we did an experiment in the garden by covering half of it with wood chips. The results have been very eye-opening! Here's what I liked…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What To Do FIRST On Your Homestead...Or What To Do NEXT.
As a new homesteader, it can be hard to know what to do FIRST on your homestead. Or, if you've been homesteading for a while, what to do NEXT. In this podcast…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What to do When Homesteading Gets Tough
If you have been homesteading for any length of time, or you're just getting started with your homestead, there comes a time when you begin to feel overwhelmed…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Get FREE Plants Using Cuttings, Grafting & Air Layering
Learn how to use root cuttings, stem cuttings, and even air layering to create free berry, fruit, and herb plants from existing plants. What you need to know…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Centuries-Old method to increase productivity and sustainability with land and livestock
Use this old method (funny how old things become new again, isn't it?) of co-grazing and silvopasture to increase your profit and sustainability with your…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
8 Things to Do Now for a Stronger Immune System for Fall/Winter
These are the 8 things I'm doing now to make sure my immune system is stronger come cold & flu season this fall and winter and you should join me. I firmly…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Use This Method to Dry Herbs for Stronger Medicinal Properties
We're bringing in the harvest and that means herbs for the spice and natural medicine cabinet. Use these methods and tips to make sure you're getting the…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
A Complete Guide to Home Food Preservation (What to do When You Can't Find Canning Supplies)
Using all the forms of food preservation provides you with a lot more food to eat throughout the fall and winter and also means you're not left with mounds of…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
9 Things We're Doing Now for Fall COVID 2nd Wave Potential
Here's what we're doing to be ready for fall/winter, whatever it may bring. It's a little bit different than what we've done in the past, but many of these…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
I've Never Been This Real the Emotional Part of Raising Livestock
I've never shared like this before on a podcast, warning, you will hear me cry. But it's important that anyone raising animals knows what to expect, the…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
6 Healthy Benefits of Mushrooms You Need to Know for Fall
The health benefits of mushrooms are vast and when you consider you can easily grow them at home, it gets even more exciting. Ever since I found healing from…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Grow Mushrooms at Home For Food
Learning how to grow mushrooms at home opens up an entirely new world for food production (as well as medicine) in your backyard. You can grow different types…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
7 Things We'll Never Go Back to Since COVID19
It's been five months since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. There are many changes that have taken place. Some which will remain going forward and some that…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
11 Tips to Get Rid of Bugs on Plants Naturally that Actually Work
There's nothing more frustrating than having bugs or other garden pests decimate your vegetables. Unfortunately, there's a lot of myths or suggestions to use…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Tips for a Successful Fall Garden & When to Plant for Fall Harvest
Have fresh veggies all fall and into winter straight from the garden (and no greenhouse required) with these tips for a fall garden. The first year or two I…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Most Underused Form of Poultry for Income & Sustainability on the Homestead
Learn about this sustainable form of poultry to use on the homestead and how it's vastly underused today. How to put geese to use on your homestead both to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Tips for Butchering a Year's Worth of Chicken in 2 Hours
We raised and butchered a year's worth of meat birds for our family of 4 in 2 hours. The actual butchering took 2 hours, but the setup, clean up, and packaging…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Make Fruit Vinegar at Home with 1 Ingredient
You'll want to make sure you're turning some of that fresh summer fruit into this easy homemade vinegar that uses only, are you ready for this, 1 ingredient!!…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
3 Tips for Time Management & My Homestead Schedule
One of the questions I get asked the most is how do you manage to get so much done with work and a homestead? Today I'm sharing the truth about balance…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
10 Things Most Organic Gardeners Forget About
Learn the 10 things most organic gardeners forget about to help you grow more food in the space you have, even if it's not ideal full sun! Many of us need to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Integrating New Chicks to Existing Flocks Q&A Chicken Raising
Learn how to integrate new chicks into existing flocks, plus, all your questions on mixing meat birds with laying hens and how to keep dual-purpose chickens…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
7 Self-sufficiency and Simple Living Lessons from the Amish
Even without going Amish, we can glean a lot from their lifestyle to help us live more self-sufficient and simple with these 7 tips. Learn how one company has…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
5 Garden Elements You Need to Add for Relaxation and Functionality
While a productive garden is the goal, they should also be a place of sanctuary and beauty. Adding in these elements (even if you battle with shade) or small…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
10 Tips on Raising Chickens for Meat
What you need to know to raise chickens for meat, including what breed is best, where to purchase, how much food they need, butcher age, and what you need to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
8 Common Mistakes Made by New Gardeners
These 8 common mistakes made by new gardeners are easy to avoid once you know what they are and though common with new gardeners, even us veteran gardeners may…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
12 Non-Food Essentials to Always Have on Hand
These are non-food items to keep on hand at all times with tips to make sure you have what you need to run your home and homestead smoothly, from the vehicles…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
13 Pantry Items to Always Have on Hand
These are the 13 pantry items I always have on hand and the amounts I'm now keeping as a bare minimum since COVID19. Having these items on hand ensures you can…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Our COVID19 Food Production Plan & How to Plan for Livestock
We're implementing steps right now to raise more of our own food than ever before. I share how we're walking through these decisions, what we're adding, and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Plant these now & have food for years + uncommon edible plants
What's better than planting something once and having food for years to come? Pretty much nothing! How about some fruit & nut tree varieties that will produce…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Your COVID19 Gardening Plan to Grow Your Own Food
Many of us are relying on our gardens this year for food than ever before. In this episode, I, Jill from the Beginners Gardener and Kevin from Epic Gardening…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Paper product substitutes & tips for homemade reusable items
These homemade reusable substitutes for single-use store-bought items will serve you well, especially in these times when toilet paper can be hard to come by…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
5 Tips to Create a Handmade & Vintage Home
Having a home that is beautiful and functional is extremely important, especially now when many of us are spending more time there. These tips will help you…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Grow Your Own Food Q&A
Today I answer your questions on growing your own food straight from your messages. Now more than ever people are needing to grow a garden to provide for their…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Coronavirus Homestead Plan to Alleviate Fear & Be Prepared
During this unprecedented time with the Coronavirus, I'm sharing what we're doing (and you can too) to stay calm, be prepared, and help others. Where to find…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Keep Weeds Out of the Garden Naturally
Weeds have long plagued me in the garden & weed fabric does NOT work, but I've finally found some things that do work to keep weeds out of the garden naturally…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Impact of Being in the Midst of a Crisis How Homesteading Helps
No matter what your thoughts are on the coronavirus this is the time to assess how your food storage and supplies are. Where I live schools are being shut down…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Achieve Financial Sustainability and Food Security With a Garden
Sustainability and food security is a huge factor in why people start homesteading and can be created with a home garden. Luke from MIGardener shares how much…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Care for Fruit Trees In Fall & Winter
Learn how to care for fruit trees in fall & winter, including how to determine your pruning based on YOUR climate (this was fascinating!). Know what to do in…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Is this the last episode?
Evaluating where we're spending our time, especially when we feel overwhelmed, is extremely important for anyone, but especially homesteaders. Not only do I…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Tips on How to Declutter Your Home & Keep It That Way
Tips on how to declutter and organize your home. A homestead has more moving parts than most homes and without systems in place, it can quickly become a…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Where to Buy Whole Grains in Bulk - My Favorite Sources
Learn where to buy whole grains in bulk, my favorite sources, and which grains I buy in bulk. I'll dive into how I use each of those grains in my baking and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Small Space Vegetable Gardening Urban Gardening Tips
Small space vegetable gardening is doable and Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening shares how he grows a TON of food in a small urban environment and how these…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Improve Soil for Gardening - 3 Easy Tips
Not blessed with great gardening soil? No worries, these 3 easy tips on how to improve soil for gardening will help you out, especially if you have clay…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Herbal Medicinal Tea Guide How to Make & Blend Your Own
Using herbs medicinally isn't something I was raised with, but over the years, I turn to my natural medicine cabinet first but one needs to understand how to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Best Location for a Vegetable Garden - Choose the Best Position
Picking the best location for a vegetable garden, herbs, or fruit trees depends on your growing climate and land. I walk you through the steps I take when…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Breeding Chickens Naturally: Selective Breeding for Eggs & Chicks for a Homestead Income
Breeding chickens naturally using selective breeding for eggs and chicks, either to build up your own flock or to create a homestead income from your chickens…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Easy Crop Rotation in the Garden Based on Plant Families
Crop rotation is one of the easiest ways to make a big difference in your garden's health and decreasing disease, but people often get confused on how to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
No Till Gardening benefit's & Getting Started + Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Learn how to get started with no till gardening (including the pro's to this method) with Jo Lamp'l. Why you should consider no till gardening methods for…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Plan Your Homestead Year with Budget & Time Restrictions
I share how we plan our homestead year based on what we need to produce from the homestead and how that works into the calendar year. How we evaluate what and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How Many Fruit & Berry Plants Per Person Do You Need for a Year's Worth of Food
Just how many fruit and berry plants do you need to grow a year's worth per person in your family? I break down how many fruit and berry plants we have per…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
List of Heirloom Varieties to Grow in the Garden This Year
The exact list of heirloom varieties I grow in our garden each year. These are my tried and true must-have every year. I also share how much of each variety I…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Where I Buy Heirloom Seeds & Why You Should Use Heirloom Seeds Too
Find out where I buy heirloom seeds and why you should be using some heirloom seeds in your garden if you're not. I also break down the difference in heirloom…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Seed Packet Information - How to Read Seed Packets for Gardening Success
Learn how to read seed packet information to help you pick the best varieties for your garden. What you must know about days to harvest and germination…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Biggest Garden Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
The biggest garden planning mistakes & how to avoid them. Common advice is to start planning your garden with where you're going to put your plants but that is…