Episode 419: 5 Mistakes I Made on My Homestead

People often ask me about what to do as a new homesteader and I always say, start one thing at a time and do it all the way. Today, I thought we could talk about some of my failures here so that you can avoid them.

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Stump the Sauce

Mayonnaise - I have heard you talk about making your own Mayonnaise briefly before. Could you talk more about how you personally make it, and how long it keeps, and/or ways to extend its useful life?

• ¼ cup lemon
• 3 duck egg yokes
• Avocado or Olive Oil
• Spices

What's Up in the Garden

• Peas that escaped the onslaught of the chickens are looking good
• Strawberries are blooming (The rock trick from Nick)
• Herbs and tomatoes are out -- but another round is held back in case we get the late April freeze
• Planting potatoes this week
• Sweet potato slips are in progress

Main topic of the Show: 5 Mistakes I Made on My Homestead

1. The Retaining Wall of Shame
2. The Pooey Pig Pasture
3. Animals before Fencing
4. Hoarders Unite: Nowhere to Store Things
5. The Problem is the Solution (On hills, clay, rock, and a south facing house)

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