Your First Backyard Chickens: What Nobody Tells You Before Year One
2026-04-30 | 8 min.
Before you order your first chicks, read this. The mistakes that cost real money — and the one thing that tells you your flock is more stressed than you think.
Why Your Garden is "Screaming" (The Garden Ghost Mystery)
2026-04-21 | 14 min.
What Comes Next After the First Harvest
2026-04-16 | 10 min.
The tank is quiet. The coolers are put away. The customers are asking when you’ll have fish again… and you’re not sure what to say.
In Episode 8 of Farm Fresh, we zoom out and ask the big question: is this just a one‑off experiment, or are you ready to turn backyard fish farming into a steady, realistic stream of food and income? This finale is about scaling without burning out — adding a second tank, staggering batches, maybe breeding your own fingerlings, and getting legal so you can grow with confidence.
Stop Replanting: The 10-Year Garden Strategy for Lazy Homesteaders
2026-04-16 | 7 min.
ShutterstockTired of the "Annual Lie" that keeps you tilling, sowing, and stressing every single spring? In this episode of The Farm Fresh, we’re breaking the cycle of high-maintenance gardening and moving toward true food sovereignty. I’m showing you how to stop "renting" your food through seasonal labor and start "owning" your infrastructure by planting the heavy hitters of the homestead. From the deep-rooted endurance of 20-year Asparagus beds to the prehistoric productivity of Globe Artichokes and the indestructible calorie bank of Sunchokes, we explore the philosophy and granular tactics of the ten-year larder. You’ll learn why the "old way" of clean-slate gardening actually destroys the vital mycorrhizal fungi your plants need and how a transition to perennial vegetables creates a self-sustaining, closed-loop ecosystem that mimics the forest floor.
The "Black Gold" Signal: Why Your Garden is Starving (Stop Buying Fertilizer!)
2026-04-14 | 8 min.
I spent an entire season watching my garden starve while I was literally throwing the "Black Gold" cure into a plastic bin every single night. In this episode of Farm Fresh, we reveal The Scavenger’s Guide to Soil Fertility—the ultimate strategy for anyone tired of "Big Ag" prices and yellowing plants.
The "Garden Ghost" Mystery: Most gardeners ignore one specific "hidden signal" in their kitchen waste that predicts if their soil will become a powerhouse or a pathogen trap. If you miss this at the 15-minute mark of your composting process, you’re just burying garbage.
Om Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land
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...
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