The Urban Permaculture Podcast

Heather Butler
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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!

  1. 09/05/2025

    Season 3, Episode 3: Obtain a Yield

    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!

    30 min

  2. 03/04/2025

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

    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!

    31 min

  3. 26/03/2025

    Season 3 Episode 2 Rachel Jamison - The Modern Homesteading Podcast

    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/

    41 min

  4. 26/03/2025

    We're back! Season 3 Episode 1

    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!

    51 min

  5. 30/05/2024

    Season 2 Episode 14 Felix Marisa

    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.

    38 min

  6. 14/05/2024

    Season 2 Episode 13: Barbara Starflower

    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.

    40 min

  7. 30/04/2024

    Season 2 Episode 12: Farm Updates with Heather

    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

    37 min

  8. 02/03/2024

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

    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.

    37 min
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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!

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