Choosing a Preservation Method—Canning or Freezing?
Freezing is quick and easy—I understand why folks are fans. Chop green peppers, put in plastic bags, and toss in the freezer. Blanch and pee...
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Permaculture Velocity | Homesteading Skills You Can Use
Sharing skills for the resilient homestead.
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20 of 52 episodesTurmeric Paste Perpetual Ferment
Perpetual ferments like nuka pickling beds and pao cai are wonderful because they allow one to add and remove vegetables (and fruits) as nee...
Care of the Homestead Septic Tank
Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast Recommended reading: Lloyd Kahn's The Septic Tank Owner's Manual . Shelter Publications, 2017....
Garden Happiness
Complete show notes: soireeleone.com/podcast In 2008 there was flurry of folks starting gardens and again in 2020—both coupled with a run on...
Cheesemaking Philosophy & Learning to Make Cheese
I love cheesemaking. When I first learned to make cheese in 1991, I didn't think or know that I should be scared or concerned about doing it...
Stocking the Homestead Pantry
Food is expensive and stocking the homestead pantry with bulk food, buying food on sale, and other strategies is a good thing—but pantry pes...
Ditching Urban Life
After a multiyear hiatus, Soirée is back and switched things up. Permaculture Velocity is now Soirée with The Sauce. In this episode I share...
The Best Breeds for the Backyard Flock - PVP44
Of all the chicken breeds, which are good choices for a backyard flock? Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com
Understanding Seeds: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, & F1 - PVP43
So many seeds, so many misunderstandings! Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com
Making Salves, Creams, & Lip Balms - PVP42
Some products require special equipment, fancy ingredients, and so forth. These simple products are easy and economical. Each can easily be...
The Best Pressure Canner for the Homestead - PVP41
Getting ready to preserve the summer's bountiful harvest means having the equipment on hand. What's the best pressure canner to get the job...
The Best Grain Mill for the Homestead - PVP40
Unlike a food processor or a blender, a grain mill is essential if you are going to grind grains. But, with so many choices, how to select t...
The Best Fruit Trees for the Backyard Garden - PVP39
What's not to love? Perennial. Easy. Relatively low cost. Beautiful. Fresh fruit. Adding fruit trees to the backyard garden can quickly had...
Making 2016 the Best Year Ever! - PVP38
New Years greetings come and go, resolutions are made, but another year seems to slip by! It's so easy to be distracted from our path. One d...
Important Lessons from the Flock - PVP37
Right up there with "so what do you do when the chickens stop laying?" is "what to do when a chicken dies?" No one is really signing up to g...
Making Our Homesteads Less Toxic - PVP36
Toxins suck! They make us, the soil, the air, the water, and the animals sick. So many of them are simply not needed for the job we are buyi...
All About Canning Jars, Lids, & Rings - PVP35
Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com
Is the Zero Waste Homestead Possible? - PVP34
Show notes at PermacultureVelocity.com
The Gift Economy: Absolutely Free - PVP33
What is the gift economy and how can it impact the homestead? Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com
Stress-Free Holiday Meals - PVP32
Don't freak out! Here are some tips for stress-free holiday meals! Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com