UrbanHomestead

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

Happy New Year!  After a short winter "break" we are back!   Thank you all for tuning in, it's our wish that these podcasts offer you hope and inspiration during these challenging times. In this episode Anais, Justin and Jordanne reflect on happenings from 2020.  They also share what they look forward to accomplishing in '21. “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” We aspire that with the time given to us we can continue to GROW THE FUTURE. 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

In this episode Anais & Justin talk about what's been 'growing on' at the little homestead in the city.   Updates from the barnyard on the recent duck drama, tips on how to care of your flock in the winter, favorite fall dressing recipe and more!  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

In this episode Anais has the pleasure of interviewing the lovely and talented Texas style and swing fiddle player Katie Glassman.   Katie shares a few tunes and stories about how music has touched her life and so many others, especially since the pandemic.   She advocates that it's never too late to pick up an instrument! Learn more about her online fiddle school at www.fiddleschool.com Follow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Katie.Glassmanandsnapshot Instagram: @fiddle_school About Katie Glassman: Katie Glassman is that rare musician who possesses a combination of instrumental virtuosity and powerful musical expression. She is one of the country’s most renowned and decorated Texas-style and swing fiddlers, as well as an accomplished songwriter, singer, and a highly sought after educator. Based in Denver, Colorado, Katie toured and recorded with the renowned trio, The Western Flyers -- 2018 Ameripolitan Awards "Best Western Swing Group" and Western Music Association and the Academy of Western Artists "Western Swing Album of the Year" award for Wild Blue Yonder. Katie Glassman and Snapshot is her hometown swing quartet highlighting her original songs -- they have released two commercial records, Snapshot and Dream A Little Dream. As a vocalist, Katie won "Female Western Swing Vocalist of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists in 2018.  As an educator, Katie is the founder, owner, and primary instructor at the online fiddle academy, Fiddle School.com. Since Fiddle School opened in 2018, her thorough online curriculum has given fiddlers around the world the opportunity to learn, improve, and progress in Texas-style fiddling, Western Swing, and early jazz. Offering over 600 instructional videos and countless webinars on fiddling and improvisation, Katie is also an innovator, creating a modern curriculum for a traditional American art form. This is her fiddle pedagogy in a nutshell. She began teaching students of all ages in 1994, many of whom have gone on to become National and state fiddle champions themselves. The Fiddle School "Fiddle From Home" program has been an incredible outlet for fiddlers of all levels throughout the pandemic. As a fiddler, in 2017, Katie won her 4th National Swing Fiddle Championship in Weiser, Idaho. She also took first in both the Bob Wills and Open divisions at the Bob Wills Festival and Fiddle Contest in Greenville, Texas, and she is the seven-time Colorado state fiddle champion. Other notable victories were in 2013 at Rockygrass in Lyons, Colorado, Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, as well as her two National Championship titles from 1998 and 2001.  Katie holds a bachelor’s in performance with a jazz certificate from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and in 2007 spent a year studying jazz violin at the world-renowned Centre Musique Didier Lockwood in Dammarie-Les-Lys, France. And yet, her true musical education came at the feet of the Texas greats she heard and learned from during her decades of competing and jamming at fiddle contests. Jimmie Don Bates, Dale Morris, Wes Westmoreland, and Joey McKenzie are Katie’s living links to the great tradition of Texas-style fiddling. 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 generation homesteaders and their journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

In this episode the Dervaes family count their blessings, share all the latest homestead happenings: how the new ducks are doing, what's growing on in the garden, a fave fall recipe and much more!  About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin 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 generation homesteaders and their journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

In this episode, Anais interviews the Urban Homestead's soil steward Sanjay Gupta. Sanjay shares tips on how to cultivate compost and growing soil for healthier plants. 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 generation homesteaders and their journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

In this episode, Anais & Justin share what's growing on in the garden and all the homestead happenings - from baby ducks to a new greenhouse and much more! About the Urban Homesteaders: With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin 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 generation homesteaders and their journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

Since the Covid crisis, there's been a resurgence of people wanting to grow their own food or start their own homestead whether they are in the city or country.   These uncertain times have people taking stock on where their food comes from and learning skills so they can become more self sufficient. With over 30 years of homestead and farming knowledge, second generation homesteaders Anais & Justin share six tips on starting your modern homesteading 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 generation homesteaders and their journey at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

In this episode Anais interviews Nancy & Phil Halpin.  They share their musical journey and fond memories of the Homestead Hootenanny's.   The Homestead Hootenannies happened every Sunday from 2010-2016.  The hootenannies were magical evenings bringing the community together to create music and lift their voices in song. In 2016-2017 tragedy struck the homestead hootenanny family.  Rob Sandiford (his wife Elise), Duane Thorin, Tom Fair and Ed Pausic in separate (unrelated) incidents, along with the founder of the Urban Homestead Jules Dervaes Jr, passed away.  These loses are still strongly felt and the Homestead Hootenanny family hasn't been the same since. Follow NANCY & PHIL at http://www.nancyandphil.com/

In this episode Anais chats with head farmer, Justin Dervaes about what's been 'Growing On' in the summer garden.  Justin share's some insights on what grew well, what didn't grow well and some of the challenges he is facing with the summer growing season.   Have a gardening question for Justin?  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. About Justin Dervaes Justin manages and operates a successful small scale family farm and a multi farm and artisan box program, serving the customers with his down to earth “know-how” style and ever-ready smile. When he’s not trying to grow every heirloom tomato that exists on this planet, he enjoys beekeeping, and working alongside the interns where he’s able to share his witty wisdom and passion for growing food.  Carrying on the family’s work and mission Follow him and his family's farming efforts at www.UrbanHomestead.org Facebook @urbanhomestead Instagram @theurbanhomestead

In this episode Anais chats with one of the Urban Homestead's farm intern, Dan Whitmore.  Dan shares how lending a helping hand on the homestead has had a deep impacted on his quest to grow food and in his personal life as well.  He shares how working a few hours tending the garden has not provided him with fresh produce but something more vital during this pandemic: nourishment for his soul and hope for the future.   Credits:   Producer:  Anais Dervaes Audio Engineer: Tori Silva   Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email us at info@urbanhomestead.org Follow our Homestead Happenings: Website: www.urbanhomestead.org Social Media www.Facebook.com/urbanhomestead www.Instagram.com/theurbanhomestead www.Youtube.com/urbanhomestead  

In this episode, the host Anais, switches places!  Anais share's how her life and the homestead's are evolving thru these uncertain times.  She shares some of the nitty gritty details that go into running a homestead in the city and tips on how one can transform their own home into a homestead and much more!   Credits:   Producer:  Anais Dervaes     Audio Engineer: Tori Silva   Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email us at info@urbanhomestead.org Follow our Homestead Happenings: Website: www.urbanhomestead.org Social Media www.Facebook.com/urbanhomestead www.Instagram.com/theurbanhomestead www.Youtube.com/urbanhomestead  

In this episode Anais chats with the new volunteer, Tori, about the impact interning at the Urban Homestead has had on her life.  She also shares insights about farming and it's relationship to gen z/millennial generation and her hopes for the future. Credits:   Producer:  Anais Dervaes     Audio Engineer: Tori Silva   Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email us at info@urbanhomestead.org Follow our Homestead Happenings: Website: www.urbanhomestead.org Social Media www.Facebook.com/urbanhomestead www.Instagram.com/theurbanhomestead www.Youtube.com/urbanhomestead  

In this episode Anais chats with herbalist, Christina Chan on how one can take proactive steps to boost mental and emotional health during times of crisis. Christina Chan has completed her First Year Apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Education in Malibu, CA. She is a holistic healer specializing in herbs, massage, essential oils, and other natural healing modalities. Christina enjoys sharing her passion for the natural world with her community.   Follow her on Instagram @randomhappychris   Sponsors: Lehmans - Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store. Would your company like to become a sponsor? Email us at info@urbanhomestead.org Follow our Homestead Happenings: Website: www.urbanhomestead.org Social Media www.Facebook.com/urbanhomestead www.Instagram.com/theurbanhomestead www.Youtube.com/urbanhomestead  

“Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”― Kahlil Gibran In this episode Anais chats with newly transplanted roots singer Mara Kaye. She and her partner, guitarist, Tim McNalley share musical memories and tunes from the soul. "MARA KAYE IS THAT RARE CROSS-SPECIES PHENOMENON, A BLUES AMPHIBIAN. WHEN OTHERS ‘SING THE BLUES’ AS IF OFFERING AN UNUSUAL SMALL PLATE AT THE TAPAS BAR, MARA HAS SO IMMERSED HERSELF IN THE IDIOM THAT SHE GOES DOWN TO THE BOTTOM AND DOESN’T NEED AIR UNTIL THE SHOW IS OVER.  SHE’S A MODERNIST RATHER THAN A MUSEUM PIECE: HER CREATIONS CAN BE DARKLY MOURNFUL, SAVAGELY VENGEFUL, OR GLEEFULLY EROTIC, BUT THEY ARE ALWAYS LEAVENED WITH BROOKLYN SPICE"  https://www.marakaye.com/ Tim McNalley is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter from Southern California. While most commonly seen on the upright and electric bass, he also performs, records and tours on guitar, cello, mandolin and sitar- a breadth that has allowed him the opportunity to collaborate with artists such as Ariana Grande, Lianne La Havas, Changuito, Steve Grand, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Lianne La Havas, lostboycrow, Juanita Stein, Aashish Khan, Earl Thomas, Jim Kweskin, Burt Turetzky, and more.   In film, McNalley co-wrote, produced, and performed on soundtracks for Sex, Drugs, and Bicycles (2019), Influent (2017) and Zula the Infinite (2016)   McNalley graduated Summa Cum Laude from UC San Diego with a BA in Music and an emphasis in Jazz and the African Diaspora. McNalley has also had the blessing of studying with several notable musicians, including Hindustani music with virtuoso Kartik Seshadri, upright bass with Mark Dresser, as well as composition with Anthony Davis and Grammy winning producer Kamau Kenyatta FOLLOW Mara & Tim Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mara.kaye.9 ttps://www.facebook.com/tim.mcnalley.5 Instagram @marakaye @timmcnalley   JOIN Mara & Tim for their weekly livestream concert, “Sauce & Snack Saturday Special” Every Saturday @ 6pm THANK YOU to our Sponsor Lehmans Live simply with the Lehman's hardware online store stock up on non-electric tools & homesteading supplies since 1955. Would your company like a sponsorship spot? Contact us at info@urbanhomestead.org