Stay ConnectedDay by day, Bob and Heather are transforming their home in the city into a busy Urban Permaculture Homestead.
Follow along and learn how they are creating their own little slice of farmland in the middle of a historic district in an Ohio City.
Bob and Heather own Hogs and Hens Urban Farm. They are in zone 6a, and have just shy of 1/2 acre of land right in the middle of the city. See how they break the cycle of commercial dependence by creating food abundance!
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Heather talks with Mark Tarziers of Dayton Microgreens about all things Microgreens! You won’t want to miss this episode that is packed with great information! Check him out at www.daytonmicrogreens.com
In this episode Heather gives a farm update and discusses the different styles of gardening including a few basic tips for success with each type. Make sure to follow Hogs and Hens Urban Farm on Facebook and Twitter for updates and additional tips and check out our website www.hogsandhensdayton.com for tips, discounts, and additional resources.
Join Heather as she chats with Chandra Jones from Ages Apothecary about several wild plants (some call them weeds) that are fantastic to forage! Learn about Dandelions, Cleavers, Plantain, Wild Violets, Stinging Nettle, Burdock, Yarrow and more in this super informative episode. If you raise chickens, you'll want to tune in to learn about herbs that are very helpful to have in and around a chicken coop!
Check out www.agesapothecary.com or find her on social media to check out her incredible assortment of apothecary products.
Tune in as Heather talks with Harold Thornbro author, homesteader, host of The Modern Homesteading Podcast and blogger with redemptionpermaculture.com about raising Quail, Rabbits, and so much more. You won't want to miss this episode that is full of great information!
Heather gives some quick farm updates and talks about several weeds that are great to have in your homestead.
In this episode, Heather talks about all things potato! Learn how to grow, store, and choose potatoes, good companions for potatoes, and how to mitigate their arch nemesis the potato beetle. Also be sure to check out www.hogsandhensdayton.com for fun garden tips and find us on Facebook at Hogs and Hens Urban Farm
Heather give updates of what’s going on at the farm and takes a deep dive into planting cool season crops. Check out the website for more planting information www.HogsandHensDayton.com and find us on Facebook at Hogs and Hens Urban Farm
Learn about several varieties of berry you can grow easily in your urban or rural garden. Learn some of the ins and outs of growing our favorite berry varieties!
In this episode Heather interviews Sarah Michelle from Lone Pine Farmstead based in Springfield, Ohio. Learn about growing Elderberries, Haskap, and more! Be sure to check out Lone Pine Farmstead to hear all the latest sales and tips that Sarah Michelle shares!
In this episode Heather and Bob do a much deeper exploration of what permaculture means to them. They discuss ways to incorporate permaculture in your life and examples of ways they incorporate it into their lives. Plus… a fun announcement ;-)
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