The Urban Permaculture Podcast

The Urban Permaculture Podcast

Day by day, Bob and Heather are transforming their home in the city into a busy Urban Permaculture Homestead. Follow along and learn how they are creating their own little slice of farmland in the middle of a historic district in an Ohio City. Bob and Heather own Hogs and Hens Urban Farm. They are in zone 6a, and have just shy of 1/2 acre of land right in the middle of the city. See how they break the cycle of commercial dependence by creating food abundance!

Episodes

May 9, 2025 30 mins

Tune in while Heather explains several of the ways she and Bob are obtaining a yield in this week's permaculture principle discussion.


Don't forget to comment and let us know if you have a unique way of obtaining a yield!

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In this episode Heather begins her 12 part series discussing the 12 principles of permaculture design. Listen in as she explains how she has used this principle in the design of Hogs and Hens Urban Farm!

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This episode is a long time in the making. Heather has a nice chat with Rachel Jamison, co-host of The Modern Homesteading Podcast and owner of Rewilder Life. Join them today as they discuss the ways Rachel has worked to remove plastics from her life, and how she is managing chronic illness including a deadly gluten allergy.


In this episode we discuss plastic free feminine hygiene products, plastic storage containers, and cleaning ...

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March 26, 2025 50 mins

It has been months since an episode was posted. Today Heather updates on all of the things happening at the farm, and launches season 3!

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May 30, 2024 37 mins
Cincinnati Permaculture Institute Info: cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiPermacultureInstitute Instagram: @permaculturecincy Email: info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org (general inquiries) or cpinursery@gmail.com (Growing Value Nursery) Felix's personal website, FuturesbyFelix.com, and email, futuresbyfelix@gmail.com if anyone wants to connect with her personally or schedule a consultati...
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To learn more about and from Barbara Starflower, check out her website: BarbaraStarflower.com or her radio show: HealthyLife.net Click on "shows" and scroll down to Wednesday afternoon to find the show "Secrets of Sacred Healing" and click on the archives to listen to past shows or tune in live the third Wednesday of every month at 5pm Eastern Time or 2pm Pacific.
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In this episode, Heather talks about all the things happening around the farm, including an explanation of why she has been gone almost 2 months from the show. Hogs and Hens Urban Farm Website, click HERE Find us on X (Formerly Twitter) @hogsandhens Instagram @hogsandhensurbanfarm Facebook.com/hogsandhensurbanfarm
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In this episode, Heather chats with Chase Stanfill and discusses the Homesteader Homecoming event being held June 28-30, 2024 at Black Swan Lake 1181 N County Rd 875W Medora, IN 47260 Find the event information at THIS link.
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Tad Streepey joins Heather and talks about how Gypsy Rain Organics began and where it is heading. Heather and Tad discuss the difference between organic growing and being a Certified Organic grower, and then discuss the Homesteaders Homecoming event coming up June 28-30 in Medora, Indiana.

For more about Tad and Gypsy Rain Organics, please check out: https://www.gypsyrainorganics.com/

For more about Homesteaders Homecoming, please...

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Heather talks about big changes at Hogs and Hens Urban Farm, and talks in detail about all the things you need to know when growing and starting onions.
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January 23, 2024 36 mins
Heather and Bob discuss the things they do in winter to make their homestead more efficient year round.
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January 12, 2024 22 mins
Learn how Heather is using Fire Cider to heal her body following a rough bout of Influenza A. *this is not medical advice- seek a medical professional for diagnosis and treatment of any medical issues.*
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Tune in as Heather interviews the man, the myth the legend... Pork Rhyne!


Pork Rhyne, 'The Pork Evangelist,' is an award-winning international agribusiness educator and consultant with a transformative journey. From overcoming personal struggles and emotional turmoil to finding solace and purpose in agriculture, Rhyne's story is one of resilience and triumph. His unique approach, blending regenerative farming and ...

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Listen in as Heather interviews Sonia Gomez of Abundant Acres.

Sonia has been an advocate for alternative health, a voice for freedom, and a community leader in alternative health education for more than a decade.

In order to recover from a serious life-altering surfing accident, Sonia discovered the benefits of eliminating synthetic medications and holistically healing herself while healing the land. Food is the most important me...

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Find Aron McNicholas at: www.hartwoodherbals.weebly.com


Aron McNicholas is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist. He began his herbalism journey by studying with Constance Ferry of Hobbit Gardens in Fillmore, Indiana. Later, he went on to study with 7Song at the Northeastern School of Botanical Medicine, focusing on clinical herbalism and plant identification. In order to provide a scientific background to...

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Susan is an author, podcaster, and orcharding expert. Tune in and listen as the author of "Grow Fruit Trees Fast" and "Growing Urban Orchards" talks with Heather about how she started a community orchard, and shares tips about caring for your fruit trees. Susan can be found at www.orchardpeople.com as well as her podcast "The Urban Forestry Radio Show."
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Heather reintroduces the farm, and talks about what all has happened around here in the last year. She talks about plans for the farm and home, and upcoming events where she will be speaking as well as some info about her upcoming book.
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Heather sits down with Chase and Mama Dreams to talk about their AWESOME FREE EVENT November 4th- Celebrating the Harvest Meet and Greet.


Check out event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/651260673549745?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D


And join the Chasin Dreams Homestead Group to network with some amazing homesteaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49648...

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Heather discusses the power of networking for building a strong homesteading community. Tune in as she recaps some of the amazing information she picked up at The Indiana Homesteading Conference and see what has her mind buzzing.
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Heather sits down and chats with the legendary Joel Salatin about the Homestead Tsunami. There is a large influx of families that are changing their consumer based lifestyles in favor of a self sufficient and regenerative lifestyle and we’re along for the ride. Tune in and check out Joel’s thoughts on the growing number of folks that have decided to transition to homesteading. Maybe you’ll be inspired to ride the wave!
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