Episode 597 - Homestead Happenings for 7/22/2022

Today we talk about a hurt sheep foot, hogs, garden production, new babies on the homestead, preparing for the dog days, and more…

Open House (As seen in the monthly newsletter)

Canning Workshop Sunday at 4pm (https://livefree.academy/checkouts/how-to-pressure-can-beef-with-nicole-sauce/?ref=52)

Forage

• Mullein seeds
• Dill seeds
• Many herbs and spices

Livestock

• Ear mite update
• Sheep are in their "final" home base
• 2 baby ducks
• Henry's foot
• LB is up for sale
• Pig pasture update
• Dog conflict update

Grow

• Eating 100% from the garden this week AND disappointed with output - next steps
• 10 pounds tomatoes
• Second round of green beans re up - and fragile
• Shade cloth needed
• Update on the
• Pasture veggies
• Saving seeds
• Herdshare

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Kh is doing better
• Basecamp Update - on Airbnb now: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/675911235487058406
• Zello as a homesteading tool - sheep incident
• Mike L needs help this weekend clearing downed trees from the Wednesday storm near Jamestown - see Mewe for details

Infrastructure

• Battery operated sheep fence (Primashock 4 - https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/primashock-4-fence-energizers-kits?cat_id=245&option_id%5B0%5D=78)
• Changing storage plan with the basecamp basement in mind
• New hole in the pond

Finances

• No need to buy food

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