Episode 609: Homestead Happenings for August 18, 2022

Today we catch-up on integrating LGD's with our sheep, homestead bootcamp, creating a new garden bed, getting ready to leave, and more.   A word on next week - Nicole is out but there will be shows.   Email feedback to [email protected]   Forage Goldenrod Elderberry Watercress Echinacea, other herbs Sassafrass leaves Fodder tree - final round   Livestock Pig is due - LB needs to go Forging steep sheep pasture LGD update: Arrival Cluster LGD Update: orienting them with the herd LGD Update: Orienting them on electrical fencing Baby Duck training problems Chestnut is sick Rats   Grow Back to watering the garden Green beans are slowly trickling in Tomatoes: 100 lbs so far Squash is abundant Sweet potato green explosion Waterchestnut is dying - not sure how I killed it (A note on growing food and killing plants) Time to harvest hops here One big last round this evening on the gardens and I am out for a week (Pins and needles) Seeded beets and carrots   Holler Neighbors/Community Homestead bootcamp Seeking trees and shrubs for the food forest class: Blueberry, cherry, apricot, crabapple   Infrastructure Expanding supplies for electrical fencing to make more paddocks in advance   Finances Nothing to report   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