The Schoolhouse Life

The Schoolhouse Life

Hosted by: Drew & Lacey Grim

We want to help you be more self-sufficient and grow your homestead into the property you have always dreamed of. It takes time, patience, and a lot of times help from friends. Learn from our mistakes and skip the...

Episodes

Year 1 on Lacey's Homestead

Season #3

We're doing something a little different this week. Join us as I interview Lacey about what she would do if we were starting day 1 on our current homestead.  It's interesting to hear what she would have done...
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Starting over again with Simeon Fuchs

Season #3

Join us as we chat with Simeon who shares his journey into regenerative farming and holistic management. He talks about his experience in farming school and how it turned him off from the industrial approach. He...
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Is money evil?

Season #3

This seems to be an age-old question that people have been asking since the dawn of time.  And you might be asking what this has to do with homesteading? There is a lot that comes up with having the time and money to...
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Permaculture Zone 3 and beyond for the homestead

Season #3

We've made it to the last episode of our permaculture for the homestead series!  This has been such a fun series and one of our favorite topics is permaculture. In zone 3 and beyond we are getting into more wild...
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Permaculture Zone 2 for the homestead

Season #3

It's time to cover zone 2 on the homestead. We've talked about permaculture zones and what needs daily attention. Zone 2 is getting a little further from the house but it's still going to be an area you'll need to...
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What is a Homestead Mastermind?

Season #3

We've run an in-person Farmer Mastermind on our property for a few years now.  It's been such a wonderful experience to gather with other farmers/homesteaders and share knowledge, wins, and struggles.   We couldn't be...
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Permaculture Zone 1 on the homestead

Season #3

We're breaking down Permaculture Zone 1 this week. One of the biggest reasons permaculture works so well on the homestead is the way it flows. Things like having your garden close to your front door and being able to...
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Permaculture Zone 0 for the homestead

Season #3

We're continuing our permaculture for the homestead series.  It all starts in the home and zone 0 is no different. Setting up your homestead for convenience in relation to the center of your homestead makes all the...
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Permaculture for the homestead

Season #3

Permaculture doesn't have to be overwhelming. Setting up our homesteads with a design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems can make it easier down the road.  Knowing what you want for...
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A Passion Project with Farrah Collver

Season #3

We love when people share their passions and serve the community in amazing ways.  I am so excited to share this interview with my friend Farrah who is a part of a very special organization working with pregnant...
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6 personal development secrets for the homestead

Season #3

Personal Development is another buzzphrase we seem to hear about a lot.  We've talked about mindset on the homestead already and this falls underneath that umbrella.  We're not talking about attending a huge event...
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Our gift ideas from the Homestead🎁

Season #3

We are sharing some of our favorite gift ideas from the homestead and what you can give your favorite homesteader. If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you. Download our free gift...
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