by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
1. Sustainability and Environment Reducing Environmental Footprint One of the coolest things about micro-livestock is how they can help reduce our environmental footprint. You see, these little guys require much less space, feed, and water compared to traditional...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Herbs Understand Your Climate First things first, knowing what herbs thrive in your climate is a game-changer. I’ve made the mistake of planting basil in too cool of a spot, and it just didn’t work out. So, research what grows well in your area. A...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Selecting the Right Location Sunlight Considerations When I first decided to build a raised garden bed, the first thing I had to think about was where to put it. You want your veggies to bask in the sun, so pick a spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Medicinal Herbs Understanding Your Needs Before you even think about planting anything, sit down and ask yourself what you want from your medicinal herb garden. Different herbs offer different benefits—some can help with digestion, while others...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Direct Access to Fresh Produce Experience the Difference in Flavor One of the first things I noticed when I joined a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program was the incredible difference in flavor. Freshly harvested produce, often picked the same day, has this...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Gather a Group of Interested Individuals Finding Your Fellow Gardeners Alright, so first things first—if you wanna kick off a community garden, you gotta find some like-minded folks who are just as passionate about this whole green thumb thing. You can start by...
