Episode 562 - Homestead Update for April 22, 2022

Today I discuss raising rabbits on grass only, popping forage, late gardens, and more.

Exit and Build Land Summit, May 12-15 in Bastrop Texas

Forage

Early spring greens are getting long in the tooth Lettuce, radish, etc Pea shoots Plantain Comfrey and bees story

Livestock

PIGS Getting ready for baby chickens (Why we time it for now) Adding Muscovies (And Why) Raising Rabbits on grass only - an update

Grow

Low germination so far - keeping the beds watered Potatoes are up Garlic Hops Sweet potato slips Tomato system on the to do list Lettuce and brassicas are happy this year Fertility schedule is launched Seeding right after spring workshop: Squash and cukes, beets 2.0, beans

Holler Neighbors/Community

Focused on the workshop Jenni is growing radish sprouts

Infrastructure

Just about “ready” for sheep and what that really means Red rocks and strawberries Anti duck and chicken defense systems

Finances

Nothing to report at the moment

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link