Best Harold Thornbro Podcasts (2024)

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Building A Homestead Library 1:48:00

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Talk About Building A Homestead Library. They Dive Into Why You Might Want One, How To Get Started and Build One, and Book Suggestions In Many Categories. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 248 – July 14, 2024 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-a…

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Nitrogen Fixing Plants For The Homestead 1:06:39

7d ago1:06:39

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 247 – July 6, 2024Find the show notes and links mentioned at ⁠https://redemptionpermaculture.com/nitrogen-fixing-plants-for-the-homestead/Support…

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Planting For Fall Crops With Guest Mary Smith 37:37

15d ago37:37

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On this podcast episode, Harold has a conversation with Mary Smith from Mary's Heirloom Seeds about Summer planting for a fall crop. They discuss how to determine when and what to plant and go over a few vegetable varieties to consider.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 246 – June 28, 2024Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://red…

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Beneficial Nemotodes with David Shapiro-Ilan 54:16

19d ago54:16

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Learn how beneficial nematodes can control orchard pests including plum curculio and Japanese beetles with entomologist David Shapiro-Ilan at the Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory in Byron in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fru…

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Ebbs and Flows In Homesteading: Navigating the Journey 1:08:04

25d ago1:08:04

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Avoiding Burnout While Homesteading By Being Aware Of The Ebbs and Flows, Ups and Downs, Hectic Times and Peacefulness of Homesteading and Navigating That Journey With Balance. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 245 – June 23, 2024 Find The Show Notes and Links Mentioned at: https://redemp…

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A Beginners Guide To Growing Beans On The Homestead 1:16:13

1M ago1:16:13

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Everything You Need To Know About Getting Started Growing Beans On Your Homestead. From The Different Types Of Beans To Grow, To Caring For The Plants, To Harvesting, and Even Using Them For Some Of Your Favorite Dishes. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 244 – June 9, 2024 Find The Show N…

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Caring For Animals In Hot Weather 51:45

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss How To Care For Your Animals When The Weather Turns Hot. Having Livestock and Even Pets Comes With The Responsibility Of Reducing Their Stress As Much As Possible During Times Of High Temperatures, Here's How You Can Help Them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 243 – June 2, 2024 Find the…

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Fruit Mummies with Kerik Cox 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Have you ever found mummified and immature fruit on your fruit trees? Learn what's happening and how to prevent this using botanical sprays in this episode of the Orchard People podcast. Our guest is Plant Pathologist, Mycologist, and Bacteriologist Kerik D. Cox Ph.D. of the Cox Program at Cornell University. The host of the Orchard People radio sh…

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How To Feed Your Garden: Compost, Compost Tea, Weed Tea and More 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Ways To Feed Your Garden and Maintain Healthy Soil and Healthy Plants. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 242 – May 21, 2024 Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-feed-your-garden-compost-compost-tea-weed-tea-and-more/ Support the M…

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Fruit Tree Patents with Jeremy Kent Tamsen 1:00:48

3M ago1:00:48

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What fruit trees are illegal to propagate? Learn about fruit tree propagation law with with Jeremy Kent Tamsen of Washington State University. WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee Washington developed and introduced many new specialty crops over the years, including the popular Cosmic Crisp® apple. During the show, we talk ab…

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Homesteading and Technology 45:06

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On Today's Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homesteading and Technology, The Pros and Cons, and a Few Specific Things That Can Make A Difference On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 241 – April 28, 2024 Fing The Shownotes and Links Mentioned at : https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-and-technology/…

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Homesteading, Yurt Living, and Staying Fit With Guests Mike and Lacie Dickson 56:56

3M ago56:56

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Join Rachel as she talks to Mike and Lacie of The Fit Farmer YouTube channel. They cover their journey to homesteading, yurt living, health, bodybuilding and Mike gives us a few tips on staying healthy and fit as a homesteader. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 240 – April 17, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemption…

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Closed Loop Soil Fertility With Guest Nigel Palmer 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

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Rachel interviews Nigel Palmer who is author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, gardener and teacher. They talk about why we should be sourcing our amendments locally, how to, and how easy it is to start with common household kitchen tools.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 239 – April 3, 2024 Find the Shownotes and Link…

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Gardening In Cold Climates With Guest Krista Green 42:33

4M ago42:33

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Join Rachel as she interviews Krista Green of Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening. Krista offers many great tips for season extension, seed starting, transplanting, and more for a head start to a productive garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 238 – March 27, 2024 For Shownotes and Links Mentioned Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/garde…

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Best Wood Chips for Fruit Trees with Linda Chalker-Scott 58:50

4M ago58:50

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Learn about the best wood mulches for fruit trees with Linda Chalker-Scott, Professor of Horticulture at Washington State University in this episode of the Orchard People radio show and podcast. Linda is the award-winning author of six books including How Plants Work: The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do (Science for Gardeners). She also…

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Purpose and Possibilities of Small Scale Urban and Suburban Homesteading 1:00:09

4M ago1:00:09

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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about urban and suburban homesteading and whether or not it is worth it, practical, or even really possible right where you are, or should you even bother and just move to the country. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 237 – March 17, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://re…

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Getting Started With Seed Starting 1:18:07

5M ago1:18:07

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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about everything you need to know about starting your garden from seeds. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 236 – March 3, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/getting-started-with-seed-starting/

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Fruit Trees in Fabric Pots with Kevin Espiritu 1:00:11

5M ago1:00:11

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Learn when, why and how to grow fruit trees in fabric pots. Our show guest on the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Kevin Espiritu of EpicGardening.com. Kevin is the author of the book Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-Friendly, Fabric Pots. The images used in…

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Creating Systems For A Gardening and Homestead Revolution: Guest Takota Coen 1:38:21

5M ago1:38:21

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On today’s podcast episode, Rachel has a conversation with Takota Coen about creating systems for the homestead for greater self-sufficiency, sustainability, and profitability using permaculture principles. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 235 – February 21, 2024 For Show Notes and Links Mentioned Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/…

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Our Favorite Vegetable Varieties To Grow 53:40

5M ago53:40

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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about their favorite vegetable varieties to grow and why. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 234 – February 7, 2024 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/our-favorite-vegetable-varieties-to-grow/

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Grafting Compatibility with Kevin Folta 58:08

6M ago58:08

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Learn about grafting compatibility and what kinds of trees can be grafted together by understanding the science of graft unions! Our guest is Dr Kevin Folta, Professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeo…

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Planning A Survival Garden 1:06:05

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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel discuss planning a survival garden, from things to consider to what crops are best to grow.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 233 – January 24, 2024Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/planning-a-survival-garden/…

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Everything Freeze Drying with Sonya Boone 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

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Join Rachel as she interviews Sonya Boone of Dave and Sonya in Michigan about everything freeze drying. Sonya has decades of experience in the kitchen as a professional baker and food preserver. She owns a homestead in southern Michigan with her husband Dave. Find all the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/everythin…

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From Sowing A Few Seeds To A Farm Business: Guest Steve Rice 42:19

7M ago42:19

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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Steve Rice about his journey into homesteading and his farm business growing flowers, elderberry, and fodder trees.The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 231Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/from-sowing-a-few-seeds-to-a-farm-business-…

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Old Apple Varieties with Daniel Bussey 58:03

7M ago58:03

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Learn about old apple cultivars with apple historian Daniel Bussey, author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada. The host of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Tune into The Urban Forestry Radio Show LIVE by going to RealityRadio1…

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Growing and Operating A Farm Business with Guest Rob Kaiser 1:08:57

7M ago1:08:57

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Join Rachel on this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast as she interviews Rob Kaiser of York Meadow Farm about how his family started their farm businesses. Listen as Rob goes into detail on getting a licensed kitchen up and running, taking products to market, and getting food in local stores. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 230 – D…

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Faith, Family, and Farming with Guests Brad and Starla Walker 53:40

8M ago53:40

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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Brad and Starla Walker about their journey into homesteading, healthy eating, large families and a multigenerational perspective, the role their faith plays in homesteading, and their elderberry business. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 229 – November 29, 2023 Find the s…

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Fruit Tree Care Lessons with Greg Peterson 1:01:15

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Join Greg Peterson from UrbanFarm.org as he shares five key fruit tree lessons that he has learned from starting a new orchard in North Carolina, applying lessons from 30 years of experience growing fruit trees on his urban farm in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen live to enter our contest to win this month's prize, UrbanFarm.org's Growing Food The Basics …

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Overcoming The Biggest Hurdles To Growing Food With Guest Marjory Wildcraft 46:21

8M ago46:21

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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Marjory Wildcraft about preparedness, food security, and overcoming the biggest hurdles to growing your own food. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 228 – November 15, 2023 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/overcoming-the-biggest-…

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Food Security, Healthy Eating, and Homesteading Community with Guest Sophia Eng 57:19

8M ago57:19

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On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Sophia Nguyen Eng about her family’s journey into homesteading, including leaving Silicon Valley to move to the Appalachian Mountains, going back to their roots in food and farming, and growing and cooking nutrient-dense foods using Asian techniques. The Modern Homesteading Podca…

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Small Scale Seed and Nut Oil Production with Guest Bevin Cohen 43:24

9M ago43:24

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On this podcast episode, Harold talks with Bevin Cohen about homestead-level seed and nut oil production, how it's done, and the many beneficial uses of the oil and the byproducts of the process. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 226 – November 1, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/small-scale-s…

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Hugelkultur with Paul Wheaton 1:03:32

9M ago1:03:32

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Learn how to cultivate thriving fruit trees and gardens even if you don't have the best soil by using the Hugelkultur technique. Tune in to this Tuesday's live radio show and podcast with guest Paul Wheaton from Permies.com. This month's contest prize is Garden Master Course by Helen Atthowe, an expert in "Beyond-organic" gardening. Valued at $85 P…

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Goats, Fencing, Soap, and More with Guests Dave & Amanda Allen 1:06:15

9M ago1:06:15

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On this podcast episode, join Rachel as she interviews Dave & Amanda Allen, who have a small 7-acre homestead in Indiana. Their homestead has been a work in progress since they moved there. Listen and learn about goats, fencing, soap, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 225 – October 25, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned go…

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Apple Harvesting, Processing, and Preserving 1:19:37

9M ago1:19:37

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On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about the apple harvest and all the ways they are processing and preserving the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 224 – October 18, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/apple-harvesting-processing-and-preserving/…

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11 Kitchen Hand Tool Must Haves 25:43

9M ago25:43

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On today’s podcast episode, Rachel talks about 11 kitchen hand tools she considers must-haves on the homestead and why she recommends them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 223 – October 11, 2023 For The Show Notes and All The Links Mentioned, Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/11-kitchen-hand-tool-must-haves/…

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Dairy Sheep on the Homestead: Guest Rachel Hester 49:20

10M ago49:20

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Rachel Hester About Dairy Sheep On The Homestead and Her New Book, The Guide To Homestead Dairy Sheep. Rachel Talks About Why Dairy Sheep Are A Great Livestock For The Homestead, The Advantages and Challenges, and More. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 222 – October 4, 2023 Continue…

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Growing Nuts on the Homestead: Guest David Hughes 1:16:14

10M ago1:16:14

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Market Farmer and Nurseryman David Hughes. They talk all about nut trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to utilize the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 221 – September 27, 2023 Find the show notes and links mentioned at: https://redemption…

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EASY GROW Fruit Trees and PRUNING with Harold Thornbro & Susan Poizner 1:04:51

10M ago1:04:51

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In this radio show and podcast, fruit tree educator Susan Poizner usually interviews experts in fruit tree care. But in this episode, Harold Thornbro of The Modern Homesteading Podcast interviews her! Topics covered include easy-to-grow fruit trees, how to prune fruit trees and improving harvest quality. Learn more about Harold and check out The Mo…

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Growing Fruit Trees - The Basics and Beyond: Guest Susan Poizner 58:27

10M ago58:27

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Author and Radio and Podcast Host Susan Poizner. They talk about all things Fruit Trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to ensure a healthy organic harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 220 – September 20, 2023 Find the show notes and links ment…

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Suburban Beekeeping and Homesteading: Guest Katie Brandt 59:35

10M ago59:35

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On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Beekeeper and Suburban Homesteader Katie Brandt. They talk about all the things she and her family are doing on a small piece of land in the suburbs including beekeeping and her passion to help others get started homesteading right where they are. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 21…

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