Backyard industry and urban agriculture includes people from across all socio-economic backgrounds as well as political persuasions that are actively engaged in what is often known as homesteading. Whether it is due to economic factors or people looking for a more simple lifestyle, the numbers continue to grow exponentially of those who call themselves homesteaders. Read more »
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I stepped onto the carpet of the bathroom floor and immediately felt a wet squish. Looking down I could see where water had puddled and the carpet was stained. Oh great, I thought, a water leak. Dollar signs started flashing in my mind. I called my hubs up to look. He said, “Well, if it’s Read more »
Are you ready for homesteading? Rising before the crack of dawn to milk cows or head off to work on the tractor are often the first things people assume if you say you have a homestead. But suburban or urban homesteading usually doesn’t include milking animals (unless you have goats or rattlesnakes) or tilling with Read more »
Today, more than ever, people are searching for “something” For many individuals, that search is leading to the desire for a more simplistic and sustainable lifestyle. What can you expect to find on this blog? How to’s to help create a haven in your home, yard and most importantly, your life. Tips on how to Read more »
It’s SEED time! Depending on where you live, this time of year probably has you either buying, planting or planning what seeds and plants you need for your garden. There are many calendars you can use that will assist with your needs. One such calendar can be found on the Burpee Home Gardening page. Mother Read more »
So you’ve decided you want to try out homesteading. You figure you’ll start with the homesteader’s “gateway” animal–a few chickens. Or maybe not. It turns out that your HOA dba as Harassment Only Authority board won’t allow it. So let’s take a look at the steps of how to create your own happy homesteading haven! Read more »