Episode 578: Homestead update for June 3, 2022

Today we talk about sad things, clearing land with sheep, incoming ducks, making unusable land usable and more. There will be a live Q & A after the show so get your questions in!

Forage

Wheat is ready to harvest Iding herbals/wilds that we do not want the sheep to eat Day Lilies are blooming  Garden: Cover crop sautees, daily salad Inside cherry tomatoes

Livestock

Rabbit ear mites No ducklings yet Eating things faster than we thought so we are moving them each day until cleared (overseeding pasture mix) Muscovies incoming tomorrow thanks to Kerry and Lisa 4 eggs a day - summer slump Sheep story

Grow

Squash and cukes are looking good Round 2 of green beans germinated Transitioning AP to summer crops Tomato wall has bloom (45 days to ripe tomatoes) Dill and herbs are crankin Squash are popping up from guerilla planted places Weeding video

Holler Neighbors/Community

Potluck This Weekend Errands made easy with Jenni and Knighhawk Dividing work for Self Reliance Fest (Plus the housesitter)

Infrastructure

Annual rye, fescue, and timothy (sowing thin, then letting it go to seed, chop n drop) Trellis is up in Sunshine plot Increasing electrical fencing supplies Need a long term portable sheep shelter solution “That Land Is Unusable” the livestock perspective

Finances

Losing that lamb was a big financial hit - thousands of dollars

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

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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