Building A Drought Resilient Homestead - Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 149

Source:
https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-a-drought-resilient-homestead/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about how to make a homestead more drought resilient.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 149 – August 3rd, 2022 – Building A Drought Resilient Homestead.

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We discuss what has been happening on our individual homesteads and the recent drought that has been affecting us. We dive into several methods that can make a homestead more drought resistant.

Topics of Discussion
Types of mulch and how it works to retain moisture and build soil.

Using shade and creating microclimates to reduce water use and increase retention.

We discuss our current rainwater collection and how we might be able to do better.

Watering Systems and Drip Irrigation for better use of the rainwater we collect and wasting less water.

Swales for retaining and using water more efficiently throughout a property.

Improving soil with organic matter and biochar

Intensive planting and planting in cover crops to shade the soil and retain water.

Resources Discussed In The Podcast:

How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine by John Jeavons
https://amzn.to/3buqlFe

The Independent Farmstead by Shawn and Beth Dougherty
Book: https://amzn.to/3vDVdtD
Website: https://onecowrevolution.wordpress.com/

Craig Schaaf – Biochar On A Small Scale.
He has a five-part short video series on GAB. A great trustworthy resource.
https://tv.gab.com/channel/schaafcraig/view/making-biochar-part-1-61aab0e2df861af71cb362b2

Swale Resources Mentioned
Mini Swales in an Urban Backyard – The Permaculture Research Institute
www.Tenthacrefarm.com