100 episodes

The Urban Homestead is a family operated and highly productive city farm. Through sustainable lifestyle choices, the Urban Homestead has become a successful, real-life working model for sustainable agriculture and self-reliant living in a metropolis. The Urban Homestead project has been featured in multiple news medias, both nationally and internationally. The Urban Homestead Radio show will consist of: the Dervaes family history, homestead happenings, homestead tips and tricks, musical guests, and so much more.

UrbanHomestead Urban Homestead Radio

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    • 4.5 • 19 Ratings

The Urban Homestead is a family operated and highly productive city farm. Through sustainable lifestyle choices, the Urban Homestead has become a successful, real-life working model for sustainable agriculture and self-reliant living in a metropolis. The Urban Homestead project has been featured in multiple news medias, both nationally and internationally. The Urban Homestead Radio show will consist of: the Dervaes family history, homestead happenings, homestead tips and tricks, musical guests, and so much more.

    Interview with Farm Interns, Irene and Julia: Episode 110 (8/24/21)

    Interview with Farm Interns, Irene and Julia: Episode 110 (8/24/21)

    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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead
    TikTok @urbanhomestead
     
     

    • 35 min
    Interview with Farm Intern, Tristan Lahoz: Episode 109 (8/03/21)

    Interview with Farm Intern, Tristan Lahoz: Episode 109 (8/03/21)

    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 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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead
    TikTok @urbanhomestead

    • 24 min
    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 108: Getting to Know Anais Dervaes (7/22/21)

    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 108: Getting to Know Anais Dervaes (7/22/21)

    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 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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead
    TikTok @urbanhomestead

    • 27 min
    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 107: Growing Soil + Water Wise (5/04/21)

    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 107: Growing Soil + Water Wise (5/04/21)

    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 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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead
    TikTok @urbanhomestead

    • 34 min
    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 106: Spring Reflections (4/07/21)

    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 106: Spring Reflections (4/07/21)

    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 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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead
    TikTok @urbanhomestead

    • 31 min
    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 105: Growing the Future (2/22/21)

    Urban Homestead Radio Episode 105: Growing the Future (2/22/21)

    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.


    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 journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org
    Facebook @urbanhomestead
    Instagram @theurbanhomestead

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

RodneyBrandt ,

breath of fresh air

I was encouraged by the optimism and perseverance of this family, and their commitment to what they believe in during the COVID pandemic. Loved the quote at the end from their late father: growing your food yourself has become the most radical act. working in harmony with nature, we change the world and we change ourselves.

planetwkr ,

Just arrived…

I want to learn more about urban farming so I came here to check out their podcast.

I want to start from the beginning but don’t see Episode One, only Ten. Please clarify!

Martha&Tom ,

Fantastic and inspiring family!

Some may have a bias because I've assited with all of the recordings for the podcast, but honestly, I don't. It's a matter of an amazing and inspiring family who's been through a lot together an who "Keep on Growing" through the ups and downs. I've learned so much more about and from the Dervaes. They just see their "life" when it comes to the farm, not always realizing how impactful they have been in the world. I hope that everyone who listens gets to know and love them as much as I do. Thanks for everything Anais, Justin, and Jordanne.

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