Episode 21

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11th May 2026

Seed-Starting Mix: Why Dirt Turns to Sludge

Learn why regular garden soil can drown seedlings in trays, and what a good seed-starting mix needs to do: drain well, hold moisture, and stay airy for tender roots. The hosts also break down budget-friendly ingredients like coir, peat, perlite, vermiculite, and a little compost into simple, practical blend ideas.

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Offgrid Journey
**From Service to Survival: A Veteran’s Mission**
I spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring. Now, I live on a homestead in South Carolina, where I enjoy the off-grid lifestyle. I’m also a published author of four thriller books and have a passion for homesteading and survival skills.

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Henry L. Sherman

I spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring. Now, I live on a homestead in South Carolina, where I enjoy the off-grid lifestyle. I’m also a published author of four thriller books and have a passion for homesteading and survival skills.