On this week's episode, I am happy to be joined by Don Bradner from Little Mountain Life.  We talk about their journey into homesteading and how they are building a pole barn house.  We also talk about growing microgreens and our shared love of the Cincinnati Reds.

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I love things on the homestead that are useful.  But, I also love things that are versatile.  And I really enjoy repurposing things.  So, today I talk about 5 of the most versatile and useful items on our homestead. 

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This week Basil had a litter of piglets.  On Saturday, I did my initial evaluation and thought that it might be helpful for me to explain what I look for in a pig.  So, on this episode I talk about the things that are important to me as a breeder.

Here is a link to this week's Five Minute Friday.

I also mention The Livestock Conservancy and The American Guinea Hog Association.

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Every year, my goal is a weed free garden. And every year, I fail.  This year, I have a plan.  3 easy steps that I am going to follow that I think you can follow too!!

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Have you ever felt like nothing is going right? That nothing is going according to plan?  This spring has felt that way on our homestead.  Starting with the leaky window sills that led to a mold issue in the master bedroom up through this past week where I had a visit to the ER, it has been a struggle to get things headed the right way on the homestead.  So, today (at Bonnie's urging) I share with you some of the ways that we handle when things don't go right on 3B Farm and Homestead. 

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On this week's 5 Minute Friday, I encourage you to move beyond fruits when making jams and jellies.  Did you know you can use flowers, herbs, veggies and even corn cobs to make jams and jellies?  If you're new to all of this, you may want to start with the more standard fruit based jams and jellies (and there is certainly nothing wrong with that.  They taste GREAT!!)  But, if you've done that, then I urge you to try something unique.  You might just like it.

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A lot of times, as we think about being a homesteader, we think about the short term.

We think about raising and growing food. We think about preserving food. We think about raising animals and putting meat in the freezer and that's certainly important, but many times I think we lose sight of the fact that what we are doing  is far more important than just putting food on the table or food in the freezer.  We are building a legacy.

On this episode I share some of my memories of my legacy.  And encourage you to keep up the good work, as you too, are leaving a legacy behind. 

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Many people would like to start canning but they aren't sure where or how to get started.  Making jams and jellies is an easy way try it out.  You can get started in many cases with things you already having in your kitchen (you'll need to buy jelly jars/lids/rings).  But, if you have a stock pot, you have all you need to get started. 

Most jelly/jam recipes are very easy.  They generally require three ingredients; fruit, sugar and pectin.  My advice is to buy a box of Sure Jell pectin and follow the recipe to a "T".  It may seem likes its a lot of sugar.  Just go with it.  (Or buy the low sugar variety. But, i'd still recommend new people start with the regular Sure Jell).  You can can.  Making jams and jellies is kind of like getting chickens; its the gateway drug to food preservation.

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If you are considering relocation (in particular from an urban area to a rural area) there are 7 things you NEED to know to ensure you have success. 

1.  You ARE an outsider
2.  No one cares about how great where you came from is
3. Leave the city in the city
4. You don't know as much as you think you do
5.  There are local customs, foods, celebrations and mannerisms.  Embrace them.
6.  Change comes slowly (if at all)
7.  No one expects you to stick around.

Certainly this episode could be construed as a bit more negative than what I usually publish.  But, I hope you find it helpful.

The link to Farmer Friday E. 601 of the Urban Farm Podcast

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Don't ever give up.
Don't stop trying.
Don't give up.  Push harder.
Don't quit.

These are things that we are told from a young age.  But, sometimes the best thing we can do is be a quitter.  I'm not talking about just turning tail and running when adversity comes.  We are certainly going to face adversity on the homestead.  But, there are some times when quitting is the best thing we can do for our homestead journey.  On this episode of Five Minute Fridays I encourage you to be a quitter.

Here is the link to Episode 37:  https://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/podcast/episode/49776f11/s1e37-bigger-isnt-always-better-wspecial-guest-brenda-scott

Here is a link to Don at Little Mountain Life about quitting his microgreen business:
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