UrbanHomestead

In the episode Anais interviews Occidental College interns Irene and Julia. They talk about their summer farm internship experience, building a 50 ft hugel and more! Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movement. The Urban Homestead in Pasadena CA seeded a homegrown revolution and inspired millions worldwide through our website, award...

re-uploaded this episode since there was audio issues... please, re-listen! In this episode Anais chats with new farm intern, Tristan Lahoz. Tristan shares how he went from the fashion industry to growing his own food and helping out at the homestead. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at...

In this episode Anais chats with new farm intern, Tristan Lahoz. Tristan shares how he went from the fashion industry to growing his own food and helping out at the homestead. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985,...

Anais the host of the Urban Homestead Podcast gets interviewed by farm intern Sanjay. In this topsy-turvy, light hearted episode you'll learn a few personal and fun tidbits about this second generation homesteader. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban...

In this episode Anais interviews, farm intern and soil steward, Sanjay Gupta. Sanjay shares tips on passive composting, drip irrigation installation and regenerative practices for optimizing healthy soil. About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a...

Happy Spring! The French have a saying "Fleuris là où tu es plantée" which translates to "bloom where you are planted" and there's lots of blooms bursting forth here on the homestead. In this episode, not only will reflect on spring blooms, we'll catch up on 'homestead happenings' and 'what's growing on in the garden?' About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern...

Anais and Justin share what's growing on at their little homestead in the city. Farmer Justin discusses the upcoming spring planting and how unseasonably dry the weather's been this winter. Anais has been busy with growing the online presence with the launch of their non-profit website www.urbanhomesteadinstitute.org and new CSA farm box site at www.urbanhomesteadsupply.com About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders...

Happy New Year! After a short winter "break" we are back! Thank you all for tuning in, it's our wish that these podcasts offer you hope and inspiration during these challenging times. In this episode Anais, Justin and Jordanne reflect on happenings from 2020. They also share what they look forward to accomplishing in '21. “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we...

In this episode Anais & Justin talk about what's been 'growing on' at the little homestead in the city. Updates from the barnyard on the recent duck drama, tips on how to care of your flock in the winter, favorite fall dressing recipe and more! About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at...

In this episode Anais has the pleasure of interviewing the lovely and talented Texas style and swing fiddle player Katie Glassman. Katie shares a few tunes and stories about how music has touched her life and so many others, especially since the pandemic. She advocates that it's never too late to pick up an instrument! Learn more about her online fiddle school at www.fiddleschool.com Follow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Katie.Glassmanandsnapshot Instagram: @fiddle_school About Katie...

In this episode the Dervaes family count their blessings, share all the latest homestead happenings: how the new ducks are doing, what's growing on in the garden, a fave fall recipe and much more! About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985,...

In this episode, Anais interviews the Urban Homestead's soil steward Sanjay Gupta. Sanjay shares tips on how to cultivate compost and growing soil for healthier plants. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movement. The Urban Homestead in Pasadena CA seeded a homegrown revolution and inspired millions worldwide through our website, award...

In this episode, Anais & Justin share what's growing on in the garden and all the homestead happenings - from baby ducks to a new greenhouse and much more! About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin share their modern homestead journey. Have a question? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern...

Since the Covid crisis, there's been a resurgence of people wanting to grow their own food or start their own homestead whether they are in the city or country. These uncertain times have people taking stock on where their food comes from and learning skills so they can become more self sufficient. With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin share six tips on starting your modern homesteading journey. Have a question? Send us an...

In this episode Anais interviews Nancy & Phil Halpin. They share their musical journey and fond memories of the Homestead Hootenanny's. The Homestead Hootenannies happened every Sunday from 2010-2016. The hootenannies were magical evenings bringing the community together to create music and lift their voices in song. In 2016-2017 tragedy struck the homestead hootenanny family. Rob Sandiford (his wife Elise), Duane Thorin, Tom Fair and Ed Pausic in separate (unrelated) incidents, along with...

In this episode Anais chats with head farmer, Justin Dervaes about what's been 'Growing On' in the summer garden. Justin share's some insights on what grew well, what didn't grow well and some of the challenges he is facing with the summer growing season. Have a gardening question for Justin? Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movement. The Urban...

In this episode Anais chats with one of the Urban Homestead's farm intern, Dan Whitmore. Dan shares how lending a helping hand on the homestead has had a deep impacted on his quest to grow food and in his personal life as well. He shares how working a few hours tending the garden has not provided him with fresh produce but something more vital during this pandemic: nourishment for his soul and hope for the future. Credits: Producer: Anais Dervaes Audio Engineer: Tori Silva Sponsors: ...

In this episode, the host Anais, switches places! Anais share's how her life and the homestead's are evolving thru these uncertain times. She shares some of the nitty gritty details that go into running a homestead in the city and tips on how one can transform their own home into a homestead and much more! Credits: Producer: Anais Dervaes Audio Engineer: Tori Silva Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email...

In this episode Anais chats with the new volunteer, Tori, about the impact interning at the Urban Homestead has had on her life. She also shares insights about farming and it's relationship to gen z/millennial generation and her hopes for the future. Credits: Producer: Anais Dervaes Audio Engineer: Tori Silva Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email us at info@urbanhomestead.org Follow our Homestead...

In this episode Anais chats with herbalist, Christina Chan on how one can take proactive steps to boost mental and emotional health during times of crisis. Christina Chan has completed her First Year Apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Education in Malibu, CA. She is a holistic healer specializing in herbs, massage, essential oils, and other natural healing modalities. Christina enjoys sharing her passion for the natural world with her community. Follow her on Instagram...