Most people that chose to homestead have a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include access to real food, limiting exposures to pesticides, producing homemade items from scratch to limit allergens and use whole, unprocessed ingredients. You may also be interested in homesteading to limit waste and negative impacts on the earth. This is a list of some inspirational documentaries that remind me of why I’ve set out on this homesteading journey.
…grow your own food
Homesteading: Year in Review
This year has been a pretty good one. While I worked throughout the year to be more homemade, from scratch and homegrown I learned a lot of lessons. I also never seem to realize in the moment how much was truly accomplished until I look back. Here is my year in review.
…Growing Cushaw
Never heard of cushaw? I am not surprised. I had not heard of it either until I moved to Louisiana. Its a wonderful and easy to grow squash with similar taste and texture to pumpkin.
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What to grow if you have a brown thumb
I have to admit, I struggle with the so-called “easy” to grow vegetables. Talk about a brown thumb. I mean, if you can’t grow even the simplest vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini and beans, then what can you grow? Is it a lost cause? I am here to tell you that all is not hopeless and there are plenty of other fruits and vegetables that you can grow that may perform better for you.
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Unusual Fruits to Grow on Your Homestead
One of the most rewarding parts of homesteading is learning about the many varieties and cultivars of fruits and vegetables you can grow. Rather than sticking with the standards you find at any grocery store, caring for and tasting so many new kinds is a pleasure! Fruit trees, like all perennials, and the occasional fruiting vines, are a great addition to a homestead, especially when looking to implement permaculture.
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Seed Saving: Kale
Learn how to save seeds from kale! Saving seeds saves money and increases self sufficiency. Letting some of your plants go to seeds can be great for next year’s garden.
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