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 winning short film, podcast and outreach programs. Follow these second gen-homesteaders and their jou ..read more

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 info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project ..read more

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, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movement. The Urban Homestead in Pas ..read more

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 Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban home ..read more

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 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movemen ..read more

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 homestead journey. Have a question?  Send us an email at info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban ..read more

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 Anais, Justin and Jordanne Dervaes share their modern homestead journey. Hav ..read more

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 have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” We aspire that with ..read more

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 info@urbanhomestead.org About Urban Homestead Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead proj ..read more

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