Small Home Farm Radio http://www.smallhomefarm.com We talk about small home farming, gardening, home schooling, natural remedies, and so much more. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:26:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Small Home Farm Radio is a half-hour podcast about how to increase self-sufficiency and have fun while doing it. About once a week Erin talks about small-scale farming, gardening, home-schooling, natural remedies, and… whatever else she finds interesting to talk about. Small Home Farming is a mindset. It’s getting back to our roots and becoming less dependant on others to take care of many of our basic needs. It’s about gaining competency in a variety of areas that can enhance your lifestyle and stretch your budget. It’s about paying ourselves instead of paying others to provide for us. Anyone can become a Small Home Farmer, whether you live in the country or in a high-rise apartment with nothing more than a balcony or windowsill to grow a few herbs or vegetables. Erin Lahey no Small Home Farm Radio is a half-hour podcast about how to increase self-sufficiency and have fun while doing it. About once a week Erin talks about small-scale farming, gardening, home-schooling, natural remedies, and… whatever else she finds interesting Small Home Farm Radio http://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-AlbumArt.jpg http://www.smallhomefarm.com © Copyright 2012, Aspendale LLC. All rights reserved.Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familKids & Familyerin@smallhomefarm.comErin LaheyGarden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,famil Episode #26: Strawberry Season http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-26-strawberry-season/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-26-strawberry-season/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 18:22:56 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=417 Continue reading →]]> Strawberry season is descending upon us!  What to do with all those luscious strawberries?  From canning, to freezing, to fresh treats, Erin has some suggestions.  A listener wants to know how to preserve excess eggs to last throughout the year.  Erin discusses using waterglass, freezing them, greasing them, and simply storing them fresh and unwashed in a cold cellar. Also this week, an interview with a very special Small Home Farmer in his first year (in a long time) back on his own farm!  Join us for these topics and more on this week’s episode!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-26-strawberry-season/feed/ 0 Strawberry season is descending upon us!  What to do with all those luscious strawberries?  From canning, to freezing, to fresh treats, Erin has some suggestions.  A listener wants to know how to preserve excess eggs to last throughout the year. Strawberry season is descending upon us!  What to do with all those luscious strawberries?  From canning, to freezing, to fresh treats, Erin has some suggestions.  A listener wants to know how to preserve excess eggs to last throughout the year.  Erin discusses using waterglass, freezing them, greasing them, and simply storing them fresh and unwashed in a cold cellar. Also this week, an interview with a very special Small Home Farmer in his first year (in a long time) back on his own farm!  Join us for these topics and more on this week’s episode! Small Home Farm Radio no 45:36 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-026.mp3 Episode #25: The Foodie Show http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-25-the-foodie-show/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-25-the-foodie-show/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 03:17:13 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=408 Continue reading →]]> Aspendale Farm is really hopping this week with the arena expansion project in full swing! Erin’s been working in her spring garden and she’s found a new favorite mulch for her garden paths. She discusses the considerations and merits of housing your chickens in a portable coop called a chicken tractor. And this week Erin gets to talk about one of her very favorite things… food! Erin loves the opportunity to cook from scratch, and she shows you how simple it can be to make many grocery items yourself, from breads and noodles to homemade breakfast cereal!

Here’s the link Erin promises on this episode to her scrumptious Homemade Biscuit recipe: https://aspendalefarm.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/better-for-you-biscuits/

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-25-the-foodie-show/feed/ 1 Aspendale Farm is really hopping this week with the arena expansion project in full swing! Erin’s been working in her spring garden and she’s found a new favorite mulch for her garden paths. She discusses the considerations and merits of housing your c... Aspendale Farm is really hopping this week with the arena expansion project in full swing! Erin’s been working in her spring garden and she’s found a new favorite mulch for her garden paths. She discusses the considerations and merits of housing your chickens in a portable coop called a chicken tractor. And this week Erin gets to talk about one of her very favorite things... food! Erin loves the opportunity to cook from scratch, and she shows you how simple it can be to make many grocery items yourself, from breads and noodles to homemade breakfast cereal! Here’s the link Erin promises on this episode to her scrumptious Homemade Biscuit recipe: https://aspendalefarm.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/better-for-you-biscuits/ Small Home Farm Radio no 37:52 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-025.mp3 Episode #24: Watering Options for Your Farm and Garden http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-24-watering-options-for-your-farm-and-garden/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-24-watering-options-for-your-farm-and-garden/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:01:43 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=401 Continue reading →]]> This week:  Uh Oh! What happens when your freezer accidentally defrosts?  Erin found out the hard way! How can the average small home farmer cut their water bill, conserve water, and find or harvest “free” water for farm or garden use.  Did you know you can harvest food from the wild … right in your own yard!  Also this week, we announce the winner of the “Name Your Small Home Farm” contest!

*Here’s a link to the recipe for Dandelion Jelly Erin promised on this week’s episode: http://aspendalefarm.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/recipe-dandelion-jelly/

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-24-watering-options-for-your-farm-and-garden/feed/ 4 This week:  Uh Oh! What happens when your freezer accidentally defrosts?  Erin found out the hard way! How can the average small home farmer cut their water bill, conserve water, and find or harvest “free” water for farm or garden use. This week:  Uh Oh! What happens when your freezer accidentally defrosts?  Erin found out the hard way! How can the average small home farmer cut their water bill, conserve water, and find or harvest “free” water for farm or garden use.  Did you know you can harvest food from the wild ... right in your own yard!  Also this week, we announce the winner of the “Name Your Small Home Farm” contest! *Here's a link to the recipe for Dandelion Jelly Erin promised on this week's episode: http://aspendalefarm.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/recipe-dandelion-jelly/ Small Home Farm Radio no 35:31 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-024.mp3 Episode #23: Beekeeping for a Small Home Farm http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-23-beekeeping-for-a-small-home-farm/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-23-beekeeping-for-a-small-home-farm/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:04:57 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=392 Continue reading →]]> More affordable, more natural beekeeping? It’s doable with a Kenyan Top Bar Beehive.  A Google search will turn up easy-to-make top bar beehive plans and there are lots of info sites out there as well.  Find out why Erin chose a Top Bar Hive over the traditional Langstroth hive, and why it may make sense for you, too!  Erin also welcomes Chelsea Daniels, “The Canny Preserver,” to the show to talk about getting started preserving your own food at home!  You can also keep up with what’s been happening at Aspendale Farm now that spring has sprung on this week’s episode!

 

You can visit The Canny Preserver at www.thecannypreserver.wordpress.com

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-23-beekeeping-for-a-small-home-farm/feed/ 0 More affordable, more natural beekeeping? It's doable with a Kenyan Top Bar Beehive.  A Google search will turn up easy-to-make top bar beehive plans and there are lots of info sites out there as well.  Find out why Erin chose a Top Bar Hive over the t... More affordable, more natural beekeeping? It's doable with a Kenyan Top Bar Beehive.  A Google search will turn up easy-to-make top bar beehive plans and there are lots of info sites out there as well.  Find out why Erin chose a Top Bar Hive over the traditional Langstroth hive, and why it may make sense for you, too!  Erin also welcomes Chelsea Daniels, "The Canny Preserver," to the show to talk about getting started preserving your own food at home!  You can also keep up with what's been happening at Aspendale Farm now that spring has sprung on this week's episode!   You can visit The Canny Preserver at www.thecannypreserver.wordpress.com Small Home Farm Radio no 39:11 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-023.mp3 Episode #22: Critters in the Garden http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-22-critters-in-the-garden/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-22-critters-in-the-garden/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:02:22 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=387 Continue reading →]]> How do you keep deer, rabbits, raccoons, gophers, birds, and other critters out of the garden?  Erin discusses a variety of methods you can try, and talks about which work better, and which are just plain more work!  A reader comment brings up a discussion about farm names.  Have you named your small home farm yet?  Join us this week for details on how naming your farm could win you a gift card to Amazon.com!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-22-critters-in-the-garden/feed/ 1 How do you keep deer, rabbits, raccoons, gophers, birds, and other critters out of the garden?  Erin discusses a variety of methods you can try, and talks about which work better, and which are just plain more work! How do you keep deer, rabbits, raccoons, gophers, birds, and other critters out of the garden?  Erin discusses a variety of methods you can try, and talks about which work better, and which are just plain more work!  A reader comment brings up a discussion about farm names.  Have you named your small home farm yet?  Join us this week for details on how naming your farm could win you a gift card to Amazon.com! Small Home Farm Radio no 6 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-022.mp3 Episode #21: Top Picks for Farm Fences http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-21-top-picks-for-farm-fences/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-21-top-picks-for-farm-fences/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:55 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=374 Continue reading →]]> This week Erin discusses some of the more commonly used farm fencing options.  From poultry to pigs, different animals have different needs, and there are plenty of options out there.  She also mentions an inexpensive option for covering your cold frame when you don’t have glass available.  Join us as we discuss posts, pens, paddocks, and pastures!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-21-top-picks-for-farm-fences/feed/ 2 This week Erin discusses some of the more commonly used farm fencing options.  From poultry to pigs, different animals have different needs, and there are plenty of options out there.  She also mentions an inexpensive option for covering your cold fram... This week Erin discusses some of the more commonly used farm fencing options.  From poultry to pigs, different animals have different needs, and there are plenty of options out there.  She also mentions an inexpensive option for covering your cold frame when you don’t have glass available.  Join us as we discuss posts, pens, paddocks, and pastures! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-021.mp3 Episode #20: Top Tips to Help You Plant Your Perfect Garden http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-20-starting-gardens-and-starting-chicks/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-20-starting-gardens-and-starting-chicks/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:58:28 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=365 Continue reading →]]> Do you have to own a farm to be a Small Home Farmer?  Erin’s greens are growing and one of the hens is in the recovery ward this week.  Erin also reviews her last year and a half of homeschooling with The Prairie Primer, based on the Little House books.  A listener wants some suggestions for things to grow in his first garden, and another listener asks what she needs to know to start her first batch of chicks!  All this and more on this week’s episode!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-20-starting-gardens-and-starting-chicks/feed/ 0 Do you have to own a farm to be a Small Home Farmer?  Erin’s greens are growing and one of the hens is in the recovery ward this week.  Erin also reviews her last year and a half of homeschooling with The Prairie Primer, based on the Little House books... Do you have to own a farm to be a Small Home Farmer?  Erin’s greens are growing and one of the hens is in the recovery ward this week.  Erin also reviews her last year and a half of homeschooling with The Prairie Primer, based on the Little House books.  A listener wants some suggestions for things to grow in his first garden, and another listener asks what she needs to know to start her first batch of chicks!  All this and more on this week’s episode! Small Home Farm Radio no 36:52 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-020.mp3 Episode #19: Another Day in Paradise? Or not? http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-19-another-day-in-paradise-or-not/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-19-another-day-in-paradise-or-not/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:58:45 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=359 Continue reading →]]> An Aspendale Farm encounter with a porcupine, how the old-timers seasoned wood for building, and fuss-free strawberry jars.  Do you long to move to the country? Is rural life as idyllic as it sounds – or might you be more suited to urban or suburban small home farming?  Join us as Erin talks about this and more!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-19-another-day-in-paradise-or-not/feed/ 0 An Aspendale Farm encounter with a porcupine, how the old-timers seasoned wood for building, and fuss-free strawberry jars.  Do you long to move to the country? Is rural life as idyllic as it sounds – or might you be more suited to urban or suburban sm... An Aspendale Farm encounter with a porcupine, how the old-timers seasoned wood for building, and fuss-free strawberry jars.  Do you long to move to the country? Is rural life as idyllic as it sounds – or might you be more suited to urban or suburban small home farming?  Join us as Erin talks about this and more! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-019.mp3 Episode #18: How to Make Maple Syrup http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-18-maple-syrup/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-18-maple-syrup/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:48:33 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=346 Continue reading →]]> Mmmm… Maple syrup!  Nothing’s better than a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes with melting butter and fresh maple syrup. Or how about maple cookies? Maple creams? This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Erin invites Don Wyse into the studio to talk about how to make it yourself. Don explains the process and gives helpful tips to prospective syrup-makers. She also addresses a listener question regarding getting started with homeschooling your kids.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-18-maple-syrup/feed/ 0 Mmmm... Maple syrup!  Nothing's better than a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes with melting butter and fresh maple syrup. Or how about maple cookies? Maple creams? This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Erin invites Don Wyse into the studio to talk about how... Mmmm... Maple syrup!  Nothing's better than a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes with melting butter and fresh maple syrup. Or how about maple cookies? Maple creams? This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Erin invites Don Wyse into the studio to talk about how to make it yourself. Don explains the process and gives helpful tips to prospective syrup-makers. She also addresses a listener question regarding getting started with homeschooling your kids. Small Home Farm Radio no 39:15 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-18.mp3 Episode #17: Backyard Chickens! http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-17-backyard-chickens/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-17-backyard-chickens/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:30 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=335 Continue reading →]]> You get the healthiest produce and larger harvests when your soil is healthy!  Erin talks a little about double-dug planting beds and how to find out what your soil needs to be its healthiest.  One listener wants to know who she should talk to about whether she’s allowed to raise livestock.  How can you find out how your property is zoned?  And another listener wants more information on raising chickens.  Where can you buy them?  What breeds are gentle? Do they carry certain diseases?  Want to know how to save a big chunk of your budget for more fun things?  Learn how to get started cutting your family’s hair yourself.  It may not be as hard as you think!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-17-backyard-chickens/feed/ 0 You get the healthiest produce and larger harvests when your soil is healthy!  Erin talks a little about double-dug planting beds and how to find out what your soil needs to be its healthiest.  One listener wants to know who she should talk to about wh... You get the healthiest produce and larger harvests when your soil is healthy!  Erin talks a little about double-dug planting beds and how to find out what your soil needs to be its healthiest.  One listener wants to know who she should talk to about whether she's allowed to raise livestock.  How can you find out how your property is zoned?  And another listener wants more information on raising chickens.  Where can you buy them?  What breeds are gentle? Do they carry certain diseases?  Want to know how to save a big chunk of your budget for more fun things?  Learn how to get started cutting your family's hair yourself.  It may not be as hard as you think! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-017.mp3 Episode #16: You Won’t Un-Countrify Me http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-16-you-wont-un-countrify-me/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-16-you-wont-un-countrify-me/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:16 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=329 Continue reading →]]> What do you and your spouse do when one of you is a city slicker and one’s a country lover?  One listener gets some ideas to make his bride feel more at home.  Erin also talks about testing your seed germination rate so you can reuse leftover seeds, and why you might like elderberry bushes on your small home farm.  Want a fun way to draw out your garden plan?  Try online planning software from Jung Seeds – they can even send you reminders of when it’s time to plant your different crops. Confused about which kind of plant labels to use with your seedlings or in the garden? All this and more on this week’s episode.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-16-you-wont-un-countrify-me/feed/ 0 What do you and your spouse do when one of you is a city slicker and one’s a country lover?  One listener gets some ideas to make his bride feel more at home.  Erin also talks about testing your seed germination rate so you can reuse leftover seeds, What do you and your spouse do when one of you is a city slicker and one’s a country lover?  One listener gets some ideas to make his bride feel more at home.  Erin also talks about testing your seed germination rate so you can reuse leftover seeds, and why you might like elderberry bushes on your small home farm.  Want a fun way to draw out your garden plan?  Try online planning software from Jung Seeds – they can even send you reminders of when it’s time to plant your different crops. Confused about which kind of plant labels to use with your seedlings or in the garden? All this and more on this week’s episode. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-016.mp3 Episode #15: No Whey! http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-15-no-whey/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-15-no-whey/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:30:36 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=316 Continue reading →]]> Whey back in ye olden days of yore, after making cheese or yogurt, farmers would give the whey to the chickens or pigs, but there are a ton of really cool things you can do with it nowadays! This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Erin gets a bright idea for squeezing a few more strawberry plants in her garden, and talks about considerations for starting your small home orchard.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-15-no-whey/feed/ 0 Whey back in ye olden days of yore, after making cheese or yogurt, farmers would give the whey to the chickens or pigs, but there are a ton of really cool things you can do with it nowadays! This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Whey back in ye olden days of yore, after making cheese or yogurt, farmers would give the whey to the chickens or pigs, but there are a ton of really cool things you can do with it nowadays! This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Erin gets a bright idea for squeezing a few more strawberry plants in her garden, and talks about considerations for starting your small home orchard. Small Home Farm Radio no 30:54 Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-015.mp3 Episode #14: Starting Your Small Home Farm Orchard http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-14-starting-your-small-home-farm-orchard/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-14-starting-your-small-home-farm-orchard/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:25:36 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=301 Continue reading →]]> Here’s what’s happening this week:  After taking a break, the chickens are laying again!  Two home farming events are coming up for Michigan listeners.  And a listener comments on using green manures or cover crops to enrich your soil.  Erin starts a conversation about starting your orchard, and shares an idea for maximizing garden space by growing potatoes in a box or barrel to get a bigger harvest from a smaller space!  All this and more on the latest episode!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-14-starting-your-small-home-farm-orchard/feed/ 0 Here’s what’s happening this week:  After taking a break, the chickens are laying again!  Two home farming events are coming up for Michigan listeners.  And a listener comments on using green manures or cover crops to enrich your soil. Here’s what’s happening this week:  After taking a break, the chickens are laying again!  Two home farming events are coming up for Michigan listeners.  And a listener comments on using green manures or cover crops to enrich your soil.  Erin starts a conversation about starting your orchard, and shares an idea for maximizing garden space by growing potatoes in a box or barrel to get a bigger harvest from a smaller space!  All this and more on the latest episode! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-014.mp3 Episode #13: The Battle of the Weeds http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-13-the-battle-of-the-weeds/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-13-the-battle-of-the-weeds/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:35:08 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=291 Continue reading →]]> This week Erin talks about ways to minimize weeding and prevent your garden from becoming too much for you to handle.  A listener wants some ideas for planning the layout of his small home farm.  And your old Christmas tree can make some of the best kindling for starting a good fire quickly.  Join us as we talk about these topics and more!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-13-the-battle-of-the-weeds/feed/ 3 This week Erin talks about ways to minimize weeding and prevent your garden from becoming too much for you to handle.  A listener wants some ideas for planning the layout of his small home farm.  And your old Christmas tree can make some of the best ki... This week Erin talks about ways to minimize weeding and prevent your garden from becoming too much for you to handle.  A listener wants some ideas for planning the layout of his small home farm.  And your old Christmas tree can make some of the best kindling for starting a good fire quickly.  Join us as we talk about these topics and more! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-013.mp3 Episode #12: Heating Your Home With Wood http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-12-heating-your-home-with-wood/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-12-heating-your-home-with-wood/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:57:35 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=282 Continue reading →]]> This week Erin invites her husband in to talk with her about heating your home with wood.  They explore heating with a wood stove or fireplace insert, or using a wood burning outdoor furnace.  Erin also interviews Dave Schleicher and gets some great information on how to process your venison to keep it from tasting gamey.  Another homemade applesauce recipe – using Red-Hots!  And how can a listener with very poor soil improve her growing conditions?

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-12-heating-your-home-with-wood/feed/ 1 This week Erin invites her husband in to talk with her about heating your home with wood.  They explore heating with a wood stove or fireplace insert, or using a wood burning outdoor furnace.  Erin also interviews Dave Schleicher and gets some great in... This week Erin invites her husband in to talk with her about heating your home with wood.  They explore heating with a wood stove or fireplace insert, or using a wood burning outdoor furnace.  Erin also interviews Dave Schleicher and gets some great information on how to process your venison to keep it from tasting gamey.  Another homemade applesauce recipe – using Red-Hots!  And how can a listener with very poor soil improve her growing conditions? Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-012.mp3 Episode #11: Maximizing Your Garden Space… and Your Appliances! http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-11-maximizing-your-garden-space-and-your-appliances/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-11-maximizing-your-garden-space-and-your-appliances/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:13:23 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=272 Continue reading →]]> In this week’s episode, Erin talks about why you might want to be a small home farmer, and about being more self-reliant when it comes to … appliances!  She looks forward to planning her garden and starting her seedlings, and shares ways to get the most growing space out of a small garden.  She also reminds you to tuck your orchard in for the winter by pest-proofing and preventing the sun from splitting your trees’ bark on warm winter days.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-11-maximizing-your-garden-space-and-your-appliances/feed/ 0 In this week’s episode, Erin talks about why you might want to be a small home farmer, and about being more self-reliant when it comes to ... appliances!  She looks forward to planning her garden and starting her seedlings, In this week’s episode, Erin talks about why you might want to be a small home farmer, and about being more self-reliant when it comes to ... appliances!  She looks forward to planning her garden and starting her seedlings, and shares ways to get the most growing space out of a small garden.  She also reminds you to tuck your orchard in for the winter by pest-proofing and preventing the sun from splitting your trees’ bark on warm winter days. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-011.mp3 Episode #10: The Dairy Show http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-10-the-dairy-episode/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-10-the-dairy-episode/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:21:58 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=264 Continue reading →]]> Erin talks about keeping your chores efficient and your budget under control by using deep litter bedding for your chickens, cows, and other farm animals.  Want to know how to get started making your own dairy products?  Erin talks about making butter, yogurt, buttermilk, and ice cream.  Can you grow your own Christmas tree?  Or make a windbreak or privacy hedge with them?  And a listener finds out that you can raise bees, chickens, rabbits, and more when you live in town.  Also, how to make your soil suit the pH of your blueberries and other crops using coffee grounds or wood ash, and more!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-10-the-dairy-episode/feed/ 2 Erin talks about keeping your chores efficient and your budget under control by using deep litter bedding for your chickens, cows, and other farm animals.  Want to know how to get started making your own dairy products?  Erin talks about making butter, Erin talks about keeping your chores efficient and your budget under control by using deep litter bedding for your chickens, cows, and other farm animals.  Want to know how to get started making your own dairy products?  Erin talks about making butter, yogurt, buttermilk, and ice cream.  Can you grow your own Christmas tree?  Or make a windbreak or privacy hedge with them?  And a listener finds out that you can raise bees, chickens, rabbits, and more when you live in town.  Also, how to make your soil suit the pH of your blueberries and other crops using coffee grounds or wood ash, and more! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-010.mp3 Episode #9: Of Ducks & Hunting http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-9-of-ducks-hunting/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-9-of-ducks-hunting/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:18:04 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=255 Continue reading →]]> No, Erin does not talk about duck hunting, she’s buying ducks and wants her man to go deer hunting! You can live entirely on animals you raise yourself or shoot in the woods, and not have to get meat from the grocery store. Got skeeters? Ducks can take care of that, as well as slugs or other pests your chickens won’t eat. Erin gives a lot of interesting advice for choosing duck breeds, and getting started with ducks. Also this week on Small Home Farm Radio, hear Erin talk about the first annual Turkey Trot, how to make a better muffin, the many uses of Red Raspberry leaves, and so much more!

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Erin mentions the American Livestock Breed Conservancy’s list of endangered livestock varieties, which you can visit by clicking here.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-9-of-ducks-hunting/feed/ 0 No, Erin does not talk about duck hunting, she’s buying ducks and wants her man to go deer hunting! You can live entirely on animals you raise yourself or shoot in the woods, and not have to get meat from the grocery store. Got skeeters? No, Erin does not talk about duck hunting, she’s buying ducks and wants her man to go deer hunting! You can live entirely on animals you raise yourself or shoot in the woods, and not have to get meat from the grocery store. Got skeeters? Ducks can take care of that, as well as slugs or other pests your chickens won’t eat. Erin gives a lot of interesting advice for choosing duck breeds, and getting started with ducks. Also this week on Small Home Farm Radio, hear Erin talk about the first annual Turkey Trot, how to make a better muffin, the many uses of Red Raspberry leaves, and so much more! Links: Erin mentions the American Livestock Breed Conservancy's list of endangered livestock varieties, which you can visit by clicking here. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-009.mp3 Episode #8: Farming With Horses http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-8-farming-with-horses/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-8-farming-with-horses/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:30:11 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=248 Continue reading →]]> As Erin looks forward to Thanksgiving, she’s also thinking about the cool equipment you can use to farm with horses. She also touches on Emmer Wheat – what is it and is it better for you? How do you grow potatoes? Using a deep mulch method on cool climate gardens a la Ruth Stout. What cool stuff can you do with your mealy apples?

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-8-farming-with-horses/feed/ 0 As Erin looks forward to Thanksgiving, she's also thinking about the cool equipment you can use to farm with horses. She also touches on Emmer Wheat - what is it and is it better for you? How do you grow potatoes? As Erin looks forward to Thanksgiving, she's also thinking about the cool equipment you can use to farm with horses. She also touches on Emmer Wheat - what is it and is it better for you? How do you grow potatoes? Using a deep mulch method on cool climate gardens a la Ruth Stout. What cool stuff can you do with your mealy apples? Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-008.mp3 Episode #7: LifeSchooling & Raising Goats for Meat http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-7-lifeschooling-raising-goats-for-meat/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-7-lifeschooling-raising-goats-for-meat/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:56 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=209 Continue reading →]]> Erin’s friend Wendy joins us this week to talk about how to get started raising meat goats — and why you would want to! Erin also talks about some basic farm equipment to get you started with small home farming. Have you tried growing watermelon on a trellis? It can be done! Erin elaborates on her experience, and how you can save space by growing other vine veggies on a trellis. Also this week, she answers a listener question about LifeSchooling.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-7-lifeschooling-raising-goats-for-meat/feed/ 2 Erin’s friend Wendy joins us this week to talk about how to get started raising meat goats — and why you would want to! Erin also talks about some basic farm equipment to get you started with small home farming. Erin’s friend Wendy joins us this week to talk about how to get started raising meat goats — and why you would want to! Erin also talks about some basic farm equipment to get you started with small home farming. Have you tried growing watermelon on a trellis? It can be done! Erin elaborates on her experience, and how you can save space by growing other vine veggies on a trellis. Also this week, she answers a listener question about LifeSchooling. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-007.mp3 Episode #6: Molting Hens & Muscovy Ducks http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-6-molting-hens-muscovy-ducks/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-6-molting-hens-muscovy-ducks/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:43:44 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=198 Continue reading →]]> This week, Erin receives a great suggestion for the website from a listener, and explains how you can combine homesteading with homeschooling, to create Lifeschooling. Hear about putting a garden to bed, decide whether you should let your chickens or ducks roam free, and hear the exciting news about Erin’s newly completed tackroom. My apologies to everybody who was looking for last week’s episode — unfortunately, Erin had a bad cold and lost her voice last week, but we’re glad to be back!

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-6-molting-hens-muscovy-ducks/feed/ 2 This week, Erin receives a great suggestion for the website from a listener, and explains how you can combine homesteading with homeschooling, to create Lifeschooling. Hear about putting a garden to bed, decide whether you should let your chickens or d... This week, Erin receives a great suggestion for the website from a listener, and explains how you can combine homesteading with homeschooling, to create Lifeschooling. Hear about putting a garden to bed, decide whether you should let your chickens or ducks roam free, and hear the exciting news about Erin’s newly completed tackroom. My apologies to everybody who was looking for last week's episode — unfortunately, Erin had a bad cold and lost her voice last week, but we're glad to be back! Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-006.mp3 Episode #5: Cider Presses & Steam Canning http://www.smallhomefarm.com/5-cider-presses-steam-canning/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/5-cider-presses-steam-canning/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:28:10 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=110 This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Mitch wants to learn how to make homemade apple cider, while Chelsea is trying to figure out how to store her extra vegetables. Erin also talks about trying to sell a horse.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/5-cider-presses-steam-canning/feed/ 0 This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Mitch wants to learn how to make homemade apple cider, while Chelsea is trying to figure out how to store her extra vegetables. Erin also talks about trying to sell a horse. This week on Small Home Farm Radio, Mitch wants to learn how to make homemade apple cider, while Chelsea is trying to figure out how to store her extra vegetables. Erin also talks about trying to sell a horse. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-005.mp3 Episode #4: Can I Be A Suburban Farmer? http://www.smallhomefarm.com/4-can-i-be-a-suburban-farmer/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/4-can-i-be-a-suburban-farmer/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:27:20 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=91 Continue reading →]]> In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, the question is asked, “Can I be a suburban Small Home Farmer?” Erin also waxes eloquent on root cellars: how she did hers, how she would do it again, and how you can do it yourself. Also, how to create an indestructible kitchen floor that looks great.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/4-can-i-be-a-suburban-farmer/feed/ 1 In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, the question is asked, "Can I be a suburban Small Home Farmer?" Erin also waxes eloquent on root cellars: how she did hers, how she would do it again, and how you can do it yourself. Also, In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, the question is asked, "Can I be a suburban Small Home Farmer?" Erin also waxes eloquent on root cellars: how she did hers, how she would do it again, and how you can do it yourself. Also, how to create an indestructible kitchen floor that looks great. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-004.mp3 Episode #3: Buying Bulk Food http://www.smallhomefarm.com/3-buying-bulk-food/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/3-buying-bulk-food/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:00:52 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=92 In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Erin talks about how, and why, to buy bulk food. Also, hear about the upcoming tack swap that has her so excited.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/3-buying-bulk-food/feed/ 0 In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Erin talks about how, and why, to buy bulk food. Also, hear about the upcoming tack swap that has her so excited. In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Erin talks about how, and why, to buy bulk food. Also, hear about the upcoming tack swap that has her so excited. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-003.mp3 Episode #2: Chickens On The Side http://www.smallhomefarm.com/2-chickens-on-the-side/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/2-chickens-on-the-side/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:00:03 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=84 Continue reading →]]> In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Andrea’s horse’s hooves are full of ice, Mike’s dog is driving him crazy, and Rachel-Marie is worried about compatability issues between her son and her chickens. Also, hear Erin share about her brand new tackroom and how to eat home-grown tomatoes with your Thanksgiving dinner.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/2-chickens-on-the-side/feed/ 0 In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Andrea's horse's hooves are full of ice, Mike's dog is driving him crazy, and Rachel-Marie is worried about compatability issues between her son and her chickens. Also, In this edition of Small Home Farm Radio, Andrea's horse's hooves are full of ice, Mike's dog is driving him crazy, and Rachel-Marie is worried about compatability issues between her son and her chickens. Also, hear Erin share about her brand new tackroom and how to eat home-grown tomatoes with your Thanksgiving dinner. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-002.mp3 Episode #1: Garlic For Blossom-end Rot? http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-1-garlic-for-blossom-end-rot/ http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-1-garlic-for-blossom-end-rot/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:00:29 +0000 erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey) http://www.smallhomefarm.com/?p=75 Continue reading →]]> On the maiden voyage of the good ship Small Home Farm Radio, Erin touches on a couple of “listener questions” we made up before the show, and also talks about one of her all-time favorite tips… Garlic. Plant it in with your crops and say goodbye to fungal infections and other viruses your plants can catch.

]]> http://www.smallhomefarm.com/episode-1-garlic-for-blossom-end-rot/feed/ 3 On the maiden voyage of the good ship Small Home Farm Radio, Erin touches on a couple of "listener questions" we made up before the show, and also talks about one of her all-time favorite tips... Garlic. Plant it in with your crops and say goodbye to f... On the maiden voyage of the good ship Small Home Farm Radio, Erin touches on a couple of "listener questions" we made up before the show, and also talks about one of her all-time favorite tips... Garlic. Plant it in with your crops and say goodbye to fungal infections and other viruses your plants can catch. Small Home Farm Radio no Garden,gardening,gardens,horses,chickens,goats,eggs,farm,farming,small,home,small,home,farming,erin,lahey,lahey,homeschool,home,school,home,school,homeopathic,chickens,backyard,chicken,horse,duck,ducks,cats,animals,plants,garden,syrup,maple,homemade,familhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/mancave/SHFR-001.mp3 © Copyright 2012, Aspendale LLC. All rights reserved.Erin LaheynonadultSmall Home Farm Radio is a half-hour podcast about how to increase self-sufficiency and have fun while doing it. About once a week Erin talks about small-scale farming, gardening, home-schooling, natural remedies, and… whatever else she finds interesting