Experimental Homesteader

Keeping Animals For Survival Purposes

sheriannricherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:43:00 +0000

In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of animal husbandry for survival. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting on your prepping journey, this one's for you. We explore the vital role that animals, particularly goats and chickens, play in ensuring a sustainable source of food, milk, eggs, and more. We'll share our experiences and insights on how to care for these animals, what breeds might suit your needs best, and the challenges and rewards of self-reliance through animal husbandry. Join us for a conversation that's not only informative but also deeply personal, as we discuss the joys and sometimes the hardships of this homesteading path.

Growing Food in Cold-Climate Fall & Winter Gardens

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:23:00 +0000

Discover how to grow bountiful crops during fall and winter in chilly regions. Get expert tips and insights for a year-round garden. - Join your host, Sheri Ann Richerson, co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening," as she shares the secrets to keeping your garden producing, even in the dead of winter. Discover the art of growing fall vegetables, and master the tips and tricks that will make your garden the envy of the neighborhood all year long. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just digging in for the first time, our podcast offers practical wisdom, expert insights, and delightful stories that will inspire your green thumb. Get ready to cultivate your own oasis of beauty, flavor, and tranquility, right outside your door. Tune in to "Growing Food in Cold-Climate Fall & Winter Gardens" and let's sow the seeds of a year-round garden together. Subscribe now and let your gardening adventure begin!

Pinpoint The Location Of Natural Water Sources

sheriannricherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:40:00 +0000

Knowing the location of natural water sources in the event of a SHTF situation is important.

Go Over Escape Plans With Your Loved Ones

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:02:00 +0000

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Set Aside Cash For A No Power Event

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Here are some related blog posts - How To Stay Warm When Your Power Goes Out - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/how-to-stay-warm-when-your-power-goes-out/ How To Stay Warm In Winter If The Power Goes Out - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/stay-warm-in-winter/ 4 Essential Winter STorm Survival Preparedness Tips - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/winter-storm-survival/

Prepare For Cold Weather To Keep Your Family Warm

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Get The Supplies Ready To Seal Up Your Home

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:02:00 +0000

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Join A Prepper Community

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:02:00 +0000

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Secure Your Home From Intruders

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Making sure your home is safe for intruders is important especially if you intend to bug in. Here are some related blog posts - Secure Your Home From Intruders And Prevent Break-Ins - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/secure-your-home-from-intruders/ How To Avoid Becoming A Target In A SHTF Situation - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/shtf-situation/ 8 Things To Consider For A Survival Homesteading Property - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/survival-homesteading/

Invest In A Sturdy Survival Knife

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Learn why you need a sturdy survival knife.

Make A Plan For Cooking Without Power

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Learn why you need to make a plan for cooking without power. Here are some related blog posts: How To Make A Solar Oven - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/how-to-make-a-solar-oven/ How To Build An Efficient Portable Stove For Grid Down Survival - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/grid-down-survival/ Tips For Cooking On A Wood Stove - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/cooking-on-a-wood-stove/ Easy Wood Stove Recipe For A Grilled Cheese Sandwich - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/easy-wood-stove-recipe/ Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe Baked In A Wood Stove - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/homemade-dinner-rolls-recipe/ Gluten-Free Brownie Wood Stove Recipe - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/wood-stove-recipe/ Easy Desserts For Solar Cooking - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/easy-desserts-for-solar-cooking/

Get A Hand Crank Radio

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Learn why you need a hand crank radio.

Order Extra Prescription Medication

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Learn why ordering extra prescription medication is so important.

Make A List Of Shelf Stable Foods

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

Check out these blog posts for some great storage ideas: Home Food Storage Solutions - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/food-storage-solutions/ Prepper Water Storage Tips And Ideas - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/prepper-water-storage/ 10 Home Food Storage Solutions That Will Inspire You - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/home-food-storage/ Homemade Beef Stew Recipe For Canning - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/beef-stew-recipe-for-canning/ Learn What A Survival Pantry Is And Why You Need One - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/survival-pantry/ Long Term Food Survival Supply Options - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/long-term-survival-food/ Prepper Food Storage Tips And Long Term Food Storage Ideas - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/prepper-food-storage-tips/

Begin Stocking Up On Long Term Water Supplies

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:32:00 +0000

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Create A Safe Place For Your Survival Supplies

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Thu, 19 May 2022 18:28:00 +0000

In your home or somewhere nearby, you want a cool dry place to store your food supplies. You don't want a hot environment like an outdoor shed or a garage where food will spoil faster. You'll also need room in your home for other supplies you can access, like first aid, water, camping gear and more. This is a great time to do some spring cleaning and get rid of stuff you no longer use or want to free up space for must-have equipment. Check out these blog posts for some great storage ideas: Home Food Storage Solutions - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/food-storage-solutions/ Prepper Water Storage Tips And Ideas - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/prepper-water-storage/ 10 Home Food Storage Solutions That Will Inspire You - https://experimentalhomesteader.com/home-food-storage/

Make A 72 Hour Bug Out Bag For Every Family Member

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Thu, 19 May 2022 16:21:00 +0000

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Start A Survival Supply Journal + Emergency Preparedness Binder

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Thu, 19 May 2022 04:39:00 +0000

Keeping track of your supplies is one of the most fundamental taskes you need to carry out. This prevents those supplies from going to waste or spoiling in the case of food. It also helps to make sure you don't overbuy in one area and underbuy in another area. While electronic spreadsheets are wonderful, you really don't want to use one exclusively for this task. If the grid goes down, you need to have a manual journal or tracker you can refer to. You can buy our Emergency Preparedness Planning Binder on our website - https://shop.experimentalhomesteader.com/product/emergency-preparedness-planning-binder Or from our Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1171908669/emergency-preparedness-planning-binder

Getting Started With Chickens

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:56:00 +0000

One of the easiest animals to start raising on the homestead is chickens. In this episode we will explore the advantages of raising chickens, problems that can arise from raising chickens and how to keep your chickens healthy.

Want to learn more about raising chickens? Then check out The Ultimate Guide To Keeping Chickens At Home.

Using Your Herbal Harvest

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:10:00 +0000

Learn about all the things you can do with herbs, from making your own spice blends, to creating natural crafts or using them around your home for cleaning and pest control.

Advantages Of Raising Goats

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (SheriAnnRicherson) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:17:00 +0000

Learn why raising goats for milk, meat and fiber is a good idea, especially for small scale homesteaders. We will also talk about raising your goats organically.

Indoor Plant Care

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:10:00 +0000

Proper care of indoor plants is really important, especially during the long, gray days of winter. Learn how to keep your plants, even those you bought for the holidays, thriving throughout the winter season and beyond.

Working With Natural Fiber

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (SheriAnnRicherson) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:28:00 +0000

Learn about all the cool things you can do with natural fibers raised on your own homestead. You can weave, spin, felt and more with both animal and plant fibers. Learn why working with natural fibers is a joyous experience and how it can save you money in the long run. For those longing to raise fiber animals such as angora or cashmere goats, sheep, llamas or alpacas, you can find out how easy to care for these animals really are, plus other advantages of raising them. For those who wish to grow fiber plants, learn what some of these plants are and why you want to grow them in your own garden.

Gifts From The Garden

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:10:00 +0000

Ever wonder what else you can do with your favorite garden plants? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about using those plants to make gifts that everyone on your list will love.

Working In The Winter Garden

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 03:10:00 +0000

Greenhouses and cold frames make working in the winter garden easy, but did you know, there are things you can plant and grow even if you don’t have either one of these items? Learn all about what you can do in the winter garden on this episode.

Winter Gardening Basics

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (SheriAnnRicherson) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:10:00 +0000

Ever wanted to grow a winter garden? Hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about tips and tricks for growing an outdoor winter garden that will thrive.

Preserving And Using Holiday Leftovers

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 03:10:00 +0000

Sick of turkey? Hate to throw it out? Wonder if those bones and bits of leftover meat are useful for anything? What about the other leftovers - cakes, pies, vegetables? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson give you tips on how to make the most of all those leftovers.

A Homestead Thanksgiving

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:10:00 +0000

Ever wonder what it's like to live on a homestead or small farm during the holidays? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about her experiences living on her small homestead in Indiana.

The October Garden

SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com (Sheri Ann Richerson) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:10:00 +0000

Yes, you can still plant seeds in October, even if you live in a cold climate. Learn what to plant, when to plant it and how to plant it to get the most out of your garden or greenhouse space.