Unlock the Secrets of Homesteading: Grow, Raise, and Succeed with Riley Sandy

Thoughts From the Crawlspace

This week on the Thoughts from the Crawlspace podcast, Jamie Miller, CEO of Gold Key Home Inspections, Inc., speaks with Riley Sandy, a passionate homesteader, about the increasing interest in homesteading and growing food at home, a trend that has surged since the pandemic. Jamie and Riley discuss the basics of starting as a beginner homesteader, emphasizing the importance of understanding your growing zone to determine which plants you can cultivate successfully.

Listen as Riley shares practical tips on choosing the right vegetables and herbs, along with insights on raising small animals, such as chickens and rabbits, for food production.

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Episode Highlights

• The increase in home gardening since 2020 highlights a growing trend towards self-sufficiency.
• Understanding your growing zone is crucial for successful home gardening and plant selection.
• Starting with hardy vegetables like potatoes and tomatoes can yield good results for beginners.
• Companion planting can help deter pests and improve the health of your garden.
• Protecting your garden from wildlife is essential to ensure your plants thrive.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro to Homesteading

(00:35) The Rise of Home Gardening

(02:09) Getting Started with Plants

(05:20) Choosing the Right Vegetables

(10:41) Introduction to Raising Animals

(15:46) Tips and Mistakes in Homesteading