The Small Town Homestead

The Small Town Homestead

@haroldthornbro

My name is Harold Thornbro and welcome to my Small Town Homestead, the home of Redemption Permaculture and The Modern Homesteading Podcast. This channel is all about homesteading, permaculture, gardening, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and living a more healthy and happy life.

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May 18, 2026
YouTubeMay 18, 2026
This Elementi Fermentation Kit Just Makes It Easier
YouTubeDec 19, 2025
Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway: Review
YouTubeDec 19, 2025
Paradise Lot by Eric Toensmeier: One Of My Favorites!
YouTubeDec 19, 2025
Designing & Implementing Permaculture/Regenerative Systems with Takota Coen
YouTubeMar 14, 2025
Leaves With Surprising Uses (Besides Food) for Your Homestead - Podcast Episode…
YouTubeFeb 28, 2025
Exploring Seed Starting Soil and Tray Options - Modern Homesteading Podcast Epi…
YouTubeFeb 20, 2025
The Homesteader’s Guide to Grow Lights - Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 272
YouTubeFeb 13, 2025
The Homestead Workshop: Why You Need One and How to Set It Up - Podcast Episode…
YouTubeFeb 6, 2025
Back To Basics: Getting Started With Trees and Bushes - Modern Homesteading Pod…
YouTubeJan 30, 2025
Back To Basics: Getting Started With Small Livestock - Modern Homesteading Podc…
YouTubeJan 23, 2025
Back To Basics: Getting Started Gardening - Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode…
YouTubeJan 9, 2025
Processing and Preparing Wild Game Meat - Modern Homesteading Podcast Episode 2…
YouTubeDec 19, 2024
Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Homesteaders Under $100 - Modern Homesteading P…
YouTubeDec 5, 2024
Thanksgiving Live with Rachel
YouTubeNov 28, 2024
Garden Plants You Can Bring Inside and Grow For The Winter - Modern Homesteadin…
YouTubeNov 21, 2024
News That Is The Talk Of The Town In Homesteading Communities - Podcast Episode…
YouTubeNov 14, 2024
This Fiskars 30 Gallon Garden Bag Is Perfect For Garden Cleanup!
YouTubeSep 22, 2024
IBC Tote Covers For Rainwater Collection: A Must Have
YouTubeSep 19, 2024
8 Years With This Greenhouse
YouTubeSep 9, 2024
DonSail Fruit Picker
YouTubeSep 7, 2024
Closing The Loop On Soil Fertility Webinar
YouTubeSep 2, 2024
The Living Soil Handbook by Jesse Frost - One Of My Favorites
YouTubeAug 23, 2024
A Book Suggestion For Seed Saving
YouTubeAug 21, 2024
5 Films To Inspire You On Your Homesteading Journey
YouTubeAug 18, 2024
3 Books That Can Help You Have Better Garden Soil
YouTubeAug 14, 2024
An Easier Way To Harvest Elderberries
YouTubeAug 9, 2024
12 Ways To Start Homesteading Without Land
YouTubeAug 7, 2024
Russian Comfrey Harvesting Root Cuttings, Crowns, and Leaves
YouTubeAug 1, 2024
Justin Rhodes Shares How He Has Been Successful
YouTubeJul 4, 2023
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Squirrel Hunting: A Return to the Roots of Provision
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Squirrel Hunting: A Return to the Roots of Provision

There’s a quiet satisfaction in providing for your family, a connection to the land that’s often lost in our modern world. Hunting squirrel, as Harold Thornbrough reminds us, is a powerful way to reconnect with that primal instinct and keep the freezer stocked.

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Rogue Hunters
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Your First Harvest: Stacking Self-Sufficiency from a Mason Jar Up
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Your First Harvest: Stacking Self-Sufficiency from a Mason Jar Up

Thinking you need acres to start growing? Think again. We break down how to start your self-sufficient garden today, whether it's in a balcony, RV, or basement.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Don't Plan the Farm: Start with the Next Shelf (Small Infrastructure Upgrades)
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Don't Plan the Farm: Start with the Next Shelf (Small Infrastructure Upgrades)

Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of self-sufficiency? Don't try to build a whole homestead. Start by upgrading the infrastructure on your balcony, in your basement, or even in a single mason jar.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
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Your Basement Oasis: Year-Round Food Growing Without Soil
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Your Basement Oasis: Year-Round Food Growing Without Soil

Thinking you need acres of land to grow food? Think again. We show you how to start your own indoor, fish-fertilized garden, even if all you have is a closet.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
What to Harvest: Skills for the Sovereign Garden (Foraging 101)
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What to Harvest: Skills for the Sovereign Garden (Foraging 101)

Mastering foraging isn't just about mushrooms; it's about building your local ecological knowledge—a skill that makes your own aquaponics setup foolproof.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
Closing the Loop: How to Make Your Balcony a Self-Sufficient Mini-Farm
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Closing the Loop: How to Make Your Balcony a Self-Sufficient Mini-Farm

Stop seeing waste and start seeing nutrients. Learn how small, closed-loop systems can power your food production in any space, from a mason jar to a balcony container.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
Tool Check: Keeping Your Indoor Garden Systems Running Smoothly
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Tool Check: Keeping Your Indoor Garden Systems Running Smoothly

The rhythm of growing doesn't stop just because the weather cools. Learn how to maintain your small-scale aquaponics setup, balcony garden, or indoor grow tower with these simple maintenance tips.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
3 min
0 0 04 months ago
Drought-Proofing Your Grow Spot: Making Your Balcony Last All Year
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Drought-Proofing Your Grow Spot: Making Your Balcony Last All Year

You don't need acres of land to build a resilient food source. Learn how to use small-scale techniques to manage water and keep your aquaponics system thriving, even when the drought hits.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
From Fodder Crops to Fish Tanks: Building Resilience, One Jar at a Time
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From Fodder Crops to Fish Tanks: Building Resilience, One Jar at a Time

Homesteading doesn't have to mean a hundred acres. We're taking the principles of self-sufficiency and shrinking them down to your balcony, basement, or RV.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
When the Cold Hits: Keeping the Grow Rhythm Alive Indoors
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When the Cold Hits: Keeping the Grow Rhythm Alive Indoors

Don't let a crappy winter day stop your growing plans. We're showing you how to keep your hands dirty and your food growing, no matter the weather.

The Small Town Homestead
The Small Town Homestead
Rogue Growers
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
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