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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!

Recent Episodes

Season 3, Episode 3: Obtain a Yield

Season 3, Episode 3: Obtain a Yield

May 9, 2025 30:28

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!

Season 3 Episode 3: Permaculture Principle 1- Observe and Interact

Season 3 Episode 3: Permaculture Principle 1- Observe and Interact

April 3, 2025 30:33

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!

Season 3 Episode 2 Rachel Jamison - The Modern Homesteading Podcast

Season 3 Episode 2 Rachel Jamison - The Modern Homesteading Podcast

March 26, 2025 40:38

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 products among other topics.

Find Rachel at: https://www.rewilderlife.com/about/

and The Modern Homesteading Podcast at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/

We're back! Season 3 Episode 1

We're back! Season 3 Episode 1

March 26, 2025 50:32

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!

Season 2 Episode 14 Felix Marisa

Season 2 Episode 14 Felix Marisa

May 30, 2024 37:36
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 consultation.
Season 2 Episode 13: Barbara Starflower

Season 2 Episode 13: Barbara Starflower

May 14, 2024 40:07
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.
Season 2 Episode 12: Farm Updates with Heather

Season 2 Episode 12: Farm Updates with Heather

April 30, 2024 37:07
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
Season 2 Episode 11: Homesteader Homecoming with Chase Stanfill of Chasin Dreams Homestead

Season 2 Episode 11: Homesteader Homecoming with Chase Stanfill of Chasin Dreams Homestead

March 2, 2024 36:52
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.
Season 2 Episode 10: Tad Streepey with Gypsy Rain Organics

Season 2 Episode 10: Tad Streepey with Gypsy Rain Organics

February 7, 2024 25:47

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 check out:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratingtheharvest/

Season 2 Episode 8: BIG Update and All about Onion Growing!

Season 2 Episode 8: BIG Update and All about Onion Growing!

January 31, 2024 28:27
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.