How do you provide water and power for your off-grid homestead? Let’s be honest. It’s hard to live without electricity- even if you want to. A Boston-based clean-tech company explores a unique way of living off the grid with a turnkey solution. You can purify water and generate electricity straight from a small metal shipping container....
Ya know, I’m not a big fan of paying for things I don’t need. I don’t like seeing 30-40% of my income siphoned away and spent frivolously on programs I didn’t agree to, wars I would’t have fought, and entitlements I’ll never enjoy… So, I teamed up with The Tax Goddess to help folks keep...
Are you raising rabbits yet? You should be! Click the picture to go to “Why Rabbits” page and learn why rabbits are AWESOME urban livestock!
We at Hostile Hare are all about growing our own food. It’s hard to miss that point, but did you know that the rabbits were originally purchased as part of an alternative fuels experiment? In 2009 five female rabbits were purchased for the purpose of peletizing unorganized biomass I.E. grass clippings and other landscape debris. ...
Sure it sounds like a desperate cry from someone feeling inadequate… but its true, bigger isn’t better! I know, I know, the statement tends to take your mind down a dark and somewhat inappropriate road, so let me put us on the right track… we are talking homesteading. And when we are homesteading in a...
Living in the city can be a pain in the hind quarters when one is trying to homestead a property. If you’re familiar with the Hostile Hare, then you know we do like rabbits as an urban livestock. They are quiet, clean, and efficient… But they don’t lay eggs! For that we suggest quail and/or...
INTRODUCING THE URBAN WORM BAG VERSION 2.0! THE DURABLE, BREATHABLE, ATTRACTIVE HOME WORM BIN SOLUTION Create organic fertilizer inside your home or apartment using nothing more than common household waste like newsprint, cardboard, and food waste. I’m adding rabbit poop to the list!! A combination of simplicity, breathability, and durability. You can buy...
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The Reason Everybody knows that having over 10 rabbits on water bottles is a royal pain in the patootie… And for somebody that’s trying to raise animals as efficiently as possible, water bottles just ain’t going to cut it… the answer? Rabbit Nipples! That being said, not everybody has the facility with indoor plumbing necessary...
Many of us that have entered the cuniculture world (meat and fur rabbits) did so because we want to know where our food comes from. We want to make sure our livestock is treated a certain way, harvested in a humane manner, and that the animals’ diet is free from substances that we would avoid...
“I swear you’re about as worthless as tits on a boar! ” My uncle’s words still ring in my ears… “Yes sir, when God said ‘let there be brains’ you thought he said ‘trains’ and got the HELL out of the road!” Such encouraging words were usually accompanied by a rough arm around the neck...
My name is Nick Klein and I’m a carnivore… There are not many things that I enjoy more than a big juicy steak, rotisserie chicken, or any number of meaty treats. But it seems lately the reports of E coli and salmonella outbreaks, animal cruelty at feedlots, and inhumane methods of dispatching animals are increasing...
There’s a lot of hypothetical situations for a grid down, SHTF scenario, and widespread apocalyptic events. And a question that goes along with preparing for such a breakdown is this: how do you keep your humanity or do you abandon it? I don’t claim to be an expert on sociological for psychological theory, but what...
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Everybody knows that I’m big on bunnies… Cute, fluffy and delicious! But did you know that I’m also into quail, black soldier fly larvae, fish and aquaponics in general? Not only do I raise these creatures but we at Hostile Hare have figured out a way to integrate all of these into the same nutrient...
There’s a lot of hypothetical situations for a grid down, SHTF scenario, and widespread apocalyptic events. A question that goes along with preparing for such a breakdown is this: how do you keep your humanity or do you abandon it durring such an event? I don’t claim to be an expert on sociological for psychological...
I don’t like starting out a conversation with the negative aspects of raising rabbits. They truly are the perfect urban livestock. They are quiet, clean and super efficient. Chances are you’ve already decided that and agree with me. Rabbits are easy to raise, as long as you do it right! So once you’ve decided to...
Are you homesteading with kids? This week on the We Grow Ours show we are discussing homesteading and prepping from a child’s perspective. Nick and Don have Brandon and Josh (2 of Don’s Kids) are in the studio to share their experiences. Brandon has grown up in a normal sub division and is a big part...
Bokashi and Rabbit Composting with Morgan of Bokashi Evolution. Are you ready for a different composting method for your rabbit manure and kitchen waste? Then Bokashi is for YOU! This week on the We Grow Ours show, Nick talks rabbits and composting with his in studio guest! Morgan joins him, and takes Dons place this week! Nick...
This week on the We Grow Ours show, Nick and Don are talking farming in the desert. It is a timely topic when you consider the California drought, and a lack of water in Arizona. The guys wanted to give some ideas on how to farm with little water. Farming in the Desert...
This week it is all about Survival Gear on the We Grow Ours show, Nick and Don! Tough tested by Tim Ralston of Gear Up. We visit Tim at his store and get to check out some serious gear. Timothy Ralston, is an American inventor, entrepreneur, adventurer, author, movie and television presenter, and renowned expert...
Beekeeper Dan Punch of The Punch Honeybee Company joins the We Grow Ours show to talk bees with Nick and Don. The Punch Honeybee Company has set out to change the way we react to swarms, hives and the like. Dan Punch not only rescues bees and relocates hives; he participates in public addresses and clubs to...
This week on the guys of We Grow Ours are talking solar cooking with the Sun Oven! They review SUN OVENS® and chat with the owner, Paul, all about what we can do with it. Don has put his through some major testing, and it has really held up! Solar Cooking in the Sun Oven For the past 28...
There are a lot more myths than truths out there, when it comes to homeschooling. But on this week’s We Grow Ours, Nick and Don are talking to Tiffany Davis. Tiffany dispels homeschool myths that are on the minds of those not familiar with this type of education. Dispelling Homeschool Myths Tiffany Davis is an...
The guys are talking Aquaponics from Down Under on this week’s We Grow Ours show. Nick and Don welcome Paul Van Der Werf to the show to chat about the aquaponics industry and commercial aquaponics. Remember if you’re in Phoenix you can catch the show on Independent Talk 1100 am KNFX every Sunday at 1:00...
Self Sufficiency Projects don’t have to be expensive or terribly difficult. If your goal is to live more self sufficient then these DIY Self Sufficiency Projects are for you. We’ve compiled some of the best DIY projects out there for you to use in meeting your goals. A self sufficient life takes time and effort to...
The Phoenix Grow Your Own Food Summit is coming next month. This week on the We Grow Ours Show, the guys have Kari and Greg from the GrowPhx Summit. If you want to know how to turn your backyard into a food producing oasis – this could be the summit for you. Speakers in...
Let’s talk livestock integration! This week on the We Grow Ours show, the guys go live for their first broadcast on 1100 KFNX Phoenix. They are reviewing an earlier show on livestock integration with rabbits, quail and aquaponics. Livestock Integration Rabbits Nick does some impressive rabbit math to show us how much meat a small...
Survival Gardening, are you doing it? Rick Austin is and he wants to teach you the whys and hows of this ever-growing branch of the prepper community. Survival gardening is an important step in your prepping plan – just like live food storage with your rabbits and other livestock. Rick was once a traditional apple...
Survival Medicine – Duct Tape 911 Survival medicine is the topic of the day on this episode of We Grow Ours. Nick and Don’s guest is the Survival Doctor himself – Dr. James Hubbard. The author and expert on survival medicine and how non-medical people can use it. His latest book is Duct Tape 911...
We start somewhere…and this week the guy’s are talking to Nick’s dad, Jerry, a farmer and cattleman. Following in his own father’s footsteps, Jerry is farming the family acres. Nick, Don and Jerry talk history, conventional farming’s pros and cons and a farmer’s view on GMOs. Add in a dash of varmint control and you’ve...
Small Livestock Integration On this episode of We Grow Ours the topic is Small Livestock Integration. Using nature as the example this way of raising livestock creates a natural self-regulating organism. The goal is to create a system that has very little input and produces the maximum amount of food. But this integration is more...
Shielding Yourself From The IRS Well it is that time of year again…IRS Season. On this timely episode of We Grow Ours, the guys are talking to Shauna “tax goddess”. An expert in her field, Shauna is an author and business owner that can help you shield yourself from the IRS. Shauna gives advice...
Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc. Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc joins the We Grow Ours podcast this week. You might recognize Will from the movie Fresh. Will is an the founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc with several urban gardens. He is also teacher and proponent of the urban farm movement in...
Bees and Monsanto Today we bring you the second part of the bee series – bees and Monsanto. Dan Punch joins Nick and Don on this podcast. A beekeeper and rescuer, Dan knows bees; including “Africanized” bees. What’s a colony collapse? What is Monsanto doing to the bees? What about neonicotinoids and pesticides? Dan shares...
Beekeeping and the BeePod Beekeeping and the BeePod on this episode of We Grow Ours. Join the guys as they talk about these amazing furry creatures that are so important to our food system. They’ll also be discussing the crisis that bees are in right now and why we should all be concerned about the...
Prepping with Goats Goats offer a prepper, with the room, so much; so today we bring you prepping with goats. Jyl of Desert Dream Farms joins Nick and Don to talk about all that goats offer the prepper and homesteader. Jyl is schooling us on breed selection, care and goat offerings like milk, meat, soap,...
Distill Your Own Fuel or Drink How would you like to distill your own fuel or drink? What if it was affordable, renewable and locally produced? On this episode of We Grow Ours Nick and Don are talking just that. With a little specialized equipment and know-how, you can turn these materials into alcohol fuel, and...
Aquaponics with Sylvia Bernstein Sylvia Bernstein literally wrote the book on Aquaponics! On this episode of We Grow Ours the guys get a chance to sit down and talk to the “godmother” of aquaponics. She is going to share the science involved in aquaponics and the current industry.
Solar power is the topic of We Grow Ours Episode 7. Nick and Don welcome Chris Frye of Alternative Energy Inc. to talk solar power. If solar power is something you’d like in your home then you don’t want to miss this episode. Chris has owned Alternative Energy Inc. for the last 14 years and has built a...
Agriscaping Agriscaping – we didn’t make that word up. Agriscaping is the art of making your food producing yard look like a masterpiece your neighbor’s will love. On his 6th episode of We Grow Ours, Nick and Don are talking with Justin Rohner of iAgriscape as he shares on creating a yard that will grow a...
Ham Radio and Freedom On this episode of We Grow Ours the guys are talking Ham radio and The Home Grown Freedom Act. Nick and Don discuss some basics of amateur radio (HAM Radio) and why they think this is one of the most important items in your preparedness plans. Communication! Come learn a bit about it...
Edible bugs? Heck yeah! On this episode of WeGrowOurs Podcast we talk edible insects with Tiny-farms with a bit of politics with Don & Nick. So could or would you eat bugs? Let us know in the comments!
Quail and Prepping On this episode of We Grow Ours we talk Quail and Prepping with Scott Yarosh. We’re talking prepping styles, reasons behind prepping and food storage. Then Scott of the Yarosh homestead shares his expert knowledge on raising quail on the backyard homestead.
The Black Soldier Fly Come find out how the black soldier fly can help you on your homestead. This episode we welcome Karl from Compostemania.com and thebiopod.com and a black soldier fly expert!
Survivor Jane Prepper Talk Today we welcome Survivor Jane on the We Grow Ours podcast. As the creator of the Survivor Jane website, a website dedicated to survival and prepping; this city-girl turned Appalachian prepper has a lot to share. Jane was featured on Doomsday Preppers Season 4 and her #preppertalk is a popular...
Doomsday Preppers – Our Full Episode July 31st our own Nick Klein was featured on Doomsday Preppers alongside our friend Don Kupper fellow co-host of We Grow Ours. And don’t miss Mrs. Hostile Hare butchering her first rabbit! Nick’s segment is about 14 minutes in. What do you think of Nick’s score? Leave your thoughts...
FAQ’s From We Grow Ours The We Grow Ours Podcast is answering FAQ’s this week! As you know Nick from Hostile Hare is part of the awesome duo that is We Grow Ours. This week they are answering questions from their listeners. This week’s FAQ’s cover rabbits, goats, aquaponics and more. Want to ask your...
DIY Furnace Today we bring you the DIY Furnace. It should be part of our prepping plans to have alternatives to conventional heating and cooling; especially in severe conditions. Here in Phoenix it still feels like Spring during the day, but temps are falling when the sun goes down. If you’re watching the news...
