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 4th, 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.
Read More at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/building-a-drought-resilient-homestead/
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