The Survival Podcast Homestead Projects for the Winter Season – Epi-3761
Nov 18, 2025
Explore the importance of planning winter homestead projects as Jack shares insights on evaluating the past year and prioritizing goals. Learn about his ambitious studio remodel, aquaponics expansion, and methods for optimizing property management. Hear about innovative ideas like biochar creation and mushroom inoculation. Discover tips for writing, community fishing trips, and embracing productive habits. Plus, meaningful barnyard stories highlight the joys of everyday farm life. Tune in for motivation to kickstart your winter projects and maximize your homesteading efforts!
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Combine DIY With Targeted Outsourcing
- Outsource tasks you dislike or that cost too much time relative to benefit.
- Keep the DIY parts you enjoy and pay professionals for finishing touches like trim or painting.
Small Aquaponics Became A Big Tool
- Jack built a small indoor aquaponics setup and used it for cloning ginger, turmeric, and sweet potato slips.
- He plans an expanded, frost-protected ebb-and-flow system for seed starting and crayfish propagation.
Cull Dead Trees And Make Biochar
- Remove dead or struggling trees instead of keeping them on life support to free space and create usable biomass.
- Convert removed wood into biochar for long-term soil improvement.
