As part of a homestead, lots of people want to be as self sufficient as possible with their food. But how do we do this? Great planning needs to be taken with how to not only preserve food but also to store it long term.

In this fun and enlightening episode, join Alysse and Jo as they chat with Anthea Power from Maplewood Permaculture about the inspiring World Localisation Day! Celebrated for the first time on June 21st, 2023, this day shines a light on the importance of building robust local systems that can withstand global disruptions like those highlighted by recent pandemics. Anthea shares her passion for rekindling community connections and fortifying local economies, crucial steps towards enhancing both ecological and social well-being.

Anthea shares what localisation can look like: think shorter distances for your food to travel from farm to plate, supporting local artisans, and fostering a human-scale economy. It's all about empowering communities, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing our quality of life. Plus, hear about practical ways you and your neighbours can actively promote localisation—from attending produce swaps to supporting local businesses and even starting a garden, no matter the size!

Whether you’re looking to host a local food feast, join a working bee, or just learn more about sustainable living, this episode is your gateway to making a meaningful impact. Don’t forget to register for World Localisation Day events and start making a difference in your community today!

Links

https://worldlocalizationday.org/

https://www.maplewoodpermaculture.com/

Insta

@maplewoodpermaculture

@anthea_at_maplewood

Facebook

/maplewoodpermaculturefarm/

Sourdough's global journey has seen it become a beloved addition to diets and café menus worldwide, renowned for its delicious flavour and health benefits.

We explore what makes sourdough unique—its natural leavening process using a fermented mixture of flour and water known as a 'starter'.

This natural fermentation process, free from commercial yeast and additives, is what sets sourdough apart as a healthier alternative to supermarket bread.

We also break down the basic ingredients required for making sourdough: high-protein bread flour, water, salt, and of course, the all-important sourdough starter.

Maintaining a starter is akin to nurturing a living organism, filled with millions of wild yeast and bacteria that give sourdough its characteristic tang. We touch on the essential tips for caring for your starter, troubleshooting common issues, and the various factors that affect the success of your loaf, from humidity and temperature to the recipe and hydration levels.

Come nerd out with us as we chat compost and soil with Ernie Harbott, self confessed environmental nerd. She has a PhD in biogeochemistry, is a teacher, life long learner and absolute compost freak.

A self taught soil ecologist & master composter, she is studying at soil food web school under Dr. Elaine Ingham to refine her microscopy skills for soil/compost. Passionate regen educator and advocate she firmly believes everyone can make a difference through soil regeneration.

Join our chat as we talk about "Soil Sisters Singleton", starting community gardens, feeding the soil, types of compost, why you want a biologically diverse compost and how to inoculate compost.

Find Ernie here:

Ernies workshops: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=826606586170191&id=100064625715226&rdid=Ozvd6xLteMJ1mLwO

Coffee and compost: https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?attachment_id=3795657664027071&message_id=mid.%24cAABa9YlYeSuVtfDJxGPhKt5-Iz7Y&thread_id=888990503

Compost Culture: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087425930317&mibextid=LQQJ4d

As part of a homestead, lots of people want to be as self sufficient as possible with their food. But how do we do this? This episode explores how to plan for MAX food production and high yields.

This week we chat about our personal vision statements and our WHY's. This is so important because we (and who we live with) are the core of our homestead or property - This is our Zone 00 and Zone 0. We chat further about what "zones" are and why they are so important. What is your vision and do you come back to it when planning? Have you considered your zones within your land and beyond?

As always we give you an update on our gardens, up Alysse's way the rain has finally stoped and she is back in the garden. Meanwhile at Jo’s, the animals are the topic of conversation. 

This week we have our first RETURN guest, the very knowledgeable Will from Maplewood Permaculture.  

We chat about Site sector analysis. When to do it in the planning process, why it is necessary, what insight it gives us and more importantly what t include on a site sector Analysis.

Maplewood Sun Calculator for Site Sector Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBnWn0-BzIM

https://www.suncalc.org

https://www.findmyshadow.com

To learn more about Will’s other offerings head to Maplewood’s Permacultures instagram or Facebook  OR their website for the courses. 

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https://www.instagram.com/maplewoodpermaculture/ 

https://www.facebook.com/maplewoodpermaculturefarm

Have you ever wondered about herbalism?

This week we chat to Amanda from Rockpile Off-grid Homestead YouTube Chanel and also Australian Homesteader Community Facebook page. Listen to her story starting as a tradie then transitioning to working from home and being on the land.

She is a wealth of knowledge on all things homesteading and we have enjoyed watching her property develop and grow through her channel.

Links mentioned:

Australian Homesteaders Community FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianhomesteaders

Rockpile Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@ROCKPILEOffgridHomestead

Geoff Lawton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverPermaculture

Self sufficient me - Mark  : https://www.youtube.com/@Selfsufficientme

Jess roots and refuge farm: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsandRefugeFarm

Homesteadenomics: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadonomics

Weedy Garden:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeedyGarden

Australian Medicinal Herbs: https://australianmedicinalherbs.com.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fsOsnYsDWqdd3-s6H_QXiOcld2F7r9rVt5sVevpLn2OWJOCMs7H5gxoCbYEQAvD_BwE