homesteading
How to grow: Fig Trees
Fig trees are an easy tree to add to any garden or homestead. With few pests, minimal fertilizing and reasonably hardiness, they are a great tree to consider growing at home.
…Minimalism vs. Homesteading?
One of the tenets of homesteading is resourcefulness. One of the tenets of minimalism is having less stuff. But one of the issues with resourcefulness is the need to hold onto and acquire more “stuff” for longer than usual. Can you be a minimalist and homestead at the same time?
…Zero Waste and Homesteading
Zero waste living and homesteading are a perfect match! If you too are overwhelmed by messages about the plastics epidemic and the insane amount of waste we produce, especially in America, then learning to make many of your own items is one of the best ways to work towards zero waste while also striving to build and create a self sufficient homestead. Here are some ideas to help.
…Inspirational Documentaries for Homesteaders
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.
…Konmari & Homesteading
Most likely you have been hearing a lot about the Konmari Method (R) of tidying that has recently re-exploded onto the world. You might be wondering if this method is for you and whether you can apply any of these principles with the often crowded realities of a homestead. I am here to help you! I will explain how I have applied it and where it works in my urban homestead.
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