John goes on a field trip to visit his friends, Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. home, who he helped them build and start to grow their vegetable garden in 2010. In this episode, you will get the 6 year update on how their garden is growing, and what they are still growing this time […]

The Urban Farmer talks about making straight lines without using string or any tools.  

Here are four ideas that will get you started homesteading for beginners. Becky starts off talking about raising a hog for meat. A meat pig is an easy project to do even for beginner homesteaders. Next Becky shows you her garden and talks about all the food she is growing. Then Becky shows you her […]

•Sprouts? Are they garnish, or are they food? Many who don’t know much about sprouts put them in the same category as parsley, a garnish that you put on your food but not much of a food in itself. That’s not my view. Anyone who takes the time to discover sprouts will learn that they […]

What would you do if you won the lotto? -Quit your job so you have more time for yourself. Or work less hours if you like your job. A lot of people hate their job and the #1 reason they want to win the lotto is so they can quit. -Getting mortgage free and cutting […]

The Permaculture Student Online makes Swale ditches to hold water.

In this episode, you will learn how a family has converted 1.5 acres of grass, weeds and trash into a productive organic farm t hat produces 25% of the food the family eats and is growing to increase that number. John will take you on a tour of this farm, sharing with you all the […]

Just how relevant is a periodical that’s been in print for 225 years – from a time in which our society was deeply connected to the land? With a blend of wisdom from nature and wit from mankind, you’ll be surprised by the practicality and entertainment value of this annual publication with tide tables to […]

There are over 40 million acres of lawn in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who […]

Yes, you can make your own anti-biotics at home. I’ll show you how to make a really super powerful one (it’s easy to do). Anyone can do it. Most people will want to do this in their backyards or on a patio. But I suppose you could do it indoors too. This one I’ll show […]