Old Ways New Days

Old Ways

Homesteading with a focus on urban and suburban sustainable living with a pagan and spiritual twist.

  1. From Harvest to Cellar: The Real Work of Food Preservation

    2D AGO

    From Harvest to Cellar: The Real Work of Food Preservation

    Food preservation isn’t pretty — it’s powerful. This episode of Old Ways New Days dives deep into real‑world food preservation: pressure canning, water bath canning, drying, salt preservation, and the mistakes that teach us how to do it right. Because resilience is built one jar at a time. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    27 min
  2. February Fires & First Fruits From Imbolc to Lunar New Year and the Living Traditions In Between

    5D AGO

    February Fires & First Fruits From Imbolc to Lunar New Year and the Living Traditions In Between

    February is not an empty month. It’s a time of milk returning to the pail,  candles lit against the cold,  homes cleansed for what comes next,  and new years beginning under a different moon. In this episode of Old Ways New Days, we explore February’s holidays and holy days—from Imbolc’s dairy and fire, to folk traditions of purification, to fertility rites, and the Lunar New Year’s ancestral renewal. Different cultures.  Shared survival.  The same human instinct to prepare for spring. If you’ve felt February tugging at you—quietly asking you to tend, to clean, to hope—this episode is for you. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    15 min

  3. JAN 29

    Pilgrim's Wilderness: A Story of Faith, Deception, and Survival

    Book: "Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier" by Tom Kizzia (Crown Publishers, 2013) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673 Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    27 min
  4. From Prairie Dreams to Urban Gardens: The Evolution of American Homesteading

    JAN 22

    From Prairie Dreams to Urban Gardens: The Evolution of American Homesteading

    The Homestead Act of 1862 promised land, opportunity, and independence — but its story didn’t end in the 1800s. In this episode of Old Ways New Days, we explore where the Homestead Act began, how it shaped American land ownership, and how homesteading laws and land policies have continued to evolve — including key changes and interpretations that emerged and bring us into the modern era. Because homesteading isn’t frozen in history. It adapts. Just like the land itself. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES  Historical Resources: National Parks Service - Homestead National Historical Park "The Homestead Act of 1862" - Britannica Library of Congress - American Memory Collection   Modern Homesteading Legal Resources: Vermont Law School's Center for Agriculture and Food Systems USDA National Agricultural Library - Urban Agriculture Resources Sustainable Economies Law Center Local Harvest - Find farmers' markets and CSAs  www.localharvest.org Municode Library - Search local ordinances   Urban Agriculture Organizations: American Community Gardening Association Urban Farming Institute National Urban Agriculture Coalition   Books Mentioned: "The Urban Homestead" by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen "Paradise Lot" by Eric Toensmeier "The Backyard Homestead" by Carleen Madigan   Contact Your Local Officials: City Planning Department Zoning Board County Extension Office Local Food Policy Council   Legal Consultation: For complex situations, consult a land-use attorney Many offer free initial consultations Some work with sustainable agriculture nonprofits   Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    46 min
  5. Beat the Winter Blues: Start Your Garden Indoors in January

    JAN 15

    Beat the Winter Blues: Start Your Garden Indoors in January

    January isn’t too early — it’s intentional. While the land rests under frost, this is when the real work begins: choosing seeds, reading light, warming soil, and planning growth before spring ever arrives. In this episode of Old Ways New Days, we explore why January seed starting matters, what actually thrives when started early, and how quiet winter prep leads to stronger, more resilient gardens. Because before anything grows above ground…  it begins in the dark. 🌱🎧 Listen now. Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    34 min
  6. Backwoods Home Magazine: A Comprehensive Review for Modern Homesteaders

    JAN 8

    Backwoods Home Magazine: A Comprehensive Review for Modern Homesteaders

    What does self-reliance really look like when the internet goes quiet and the grid feels fragile? In this episode of Old Ways New Days, we take a thoughtful look at Backwoods Home Magazine — its roots, its philosophy, and its place in modern homesteading culture. From practical skills and off-grid living to the deeper mindset of preparedness and independence, we explore what this long-running publication gets right, where it shows its age, and whether it still holds value for today’s sustainable, earth-connected households. Is it just nostalgia — or a quiet manual for resilience? Listener Resource: Backwoods Home Magazine Website: https://www.backwoodshome.com/ Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    26 min

  7. 12/27/2025

    Free Bonus! Blooper episode and Contest Winner announcement

    In this FREE bonus episode we announce our winner and get to speak with them on the phone; followed by a compilation of bloopers that were edited out from our December episodes. Enjoy!! Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    8 min
  8. Midwinter Homesteading Upkeep: Thriving Through the Cold Months

    12/25/2025

    Midwinter Homesteading Upkeep: Thriving Through the Cold Months

    Winter may slow the world outside, but a homestead never truly sleeps. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into midwinter maintenance—the quiet, essential work that keeps the hearth warm, the tools ready, and the home resilient. From practical tips to old seasonal traditions, join us as we tend the heart of the homestead during the coldest days of the year.  Send us a text Support the show Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581390940178 Send us an email at oldwaysnewdayspodcast@gmail.com

    46 min
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Homesteading with a focus on urban and suburban sustainable living with a pagan and spiritual twist.

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  • Creator
    Old Ways
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Old Ways New Days
  • Show Website
    Old Ways New Days