37 Episodes

  1. Home On The Homestead: Ep 1 - First Light, First Storm Navigating the Journey of Self-Sufficiency

    Published: 8/21/2025

  2. Transforming Shiitake Logs into a Sustainable Backyard Harvest | Backyard Farming

    Published: 8/20/2025

  3. First Soak to First Harvest: Embracing Sustainable Living & Backyard Farming

    Published: 8/19/2025

  4. Shiitake Log Farming: A Guide to Backyard Farming Success

    Published: 8/18/2025

  5. Herb Spiral Masterclass: Farm Fresh Guide to Building, Planting & Caring for a Thriving Spiral Garden

    Published: 8/17/2025

  6. From Boxes to Bees: Installing a Nuc and Starting Hive Inspections

    Published: 8/16/2025

  7. From Boxes to Bees: Building a Hive and Starting Beekeeping

    Published: 8/15/2025

  8. Raising Backyard Chickens for Survival: Breeds, Feeding, Coop Care & Health

    Published: 8/11/2025

  9. Rainwater Harvesting for Homesteading: Gutters, Barrels & Filters for Sustainable Living

    Published: 8/11/2025

  10. Start Your Raised Vegetable Garden: A Homesteader’s Guide to Building, Planting, and Harvesting

    Published: 8/11/2025

  11. The Easiest Fruits And Vegetables To Grow On A Homestead With Minimum Effort

    Published: 8/4/2025

  12. Homesteading 360°: From Self-Sufficiency Myths to a Tech-Enabled Regenerative Future

    Published: 7/31/2025

  13. Top 10 Things People Want to Know About Homesteading

    Published: 7/31/2025

  14. How to raise cows for meat a A to Z guide

    Published: 7/28/2025

  15. The A–Z Guide to Raising Pigs for Meat

    Published: 7/28/2025

  16. Raising Goats for Meat: An A–Z Guide

    Published: 7/26/2025

  17. Farm-Fresh Protein: Raising Meat Rabbits for Resilient Abundance

    Published: 7/24/2025

  18. From Coop to Table: The Farm Fresh Journey of Raising Chickens for Meat

    Published: 7/22/2025

  19. From Coop to Legacy: A Farm Fresh Guide to Raising Chickens for Eggs

    Published: 7/21/2025

  20. Long-Term Self-Reliance — What a 1-Year Homestead Cycle Really Looks Like

    Published: 7/21/2025

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Mary Boyd welcomes you to Farm Fresh Homestead — the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about homesteading, sustainable living, organic gardening, and small-scale farming. Whether you live in the suburbs, countryside, or a city apartment with a small backyard, this how-to podcast offers practical advice to help you grow your own food, raise animals ethically, and live a more self-sufficient life.Each episode dives into step-by-step guidance on urban homesteading, backyard farming, and building your own thriving mini-farm using eco-friendly, 100% organic methods. From composting and soil preparation to natural pest control and year-round harvesting strategies, you'll gain the skills to make your land — no matter how small — truly productive.We’ll also explore the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of backyard chickens, permaculture design, and farm-to-table cooking. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Mary brings you expert interviews, success stories, and weekly inspiration to help you reconnect with the land and reclaim your independence.Subscribe to Farm Fresh Homestead and start living the natural, resilient way — wherever you are in the world.#homesteading #sustainableliving #organicgardening #backyardfarming #smallscalefarming #urbanhomesteading #selfsufficiency #farmtotable #permaculture #backyardchickens #composting #organicfarming #farming #farm