After participating in a workshop put on by the extension office and THE Ohio State University last night, I want to bring you a re-cap of what I learned. The topic was “Dealing With Damaged Suburban Soils“, this is the entire handout that I received by Joe Boggs. Photo credit 1. Many times when a [...]
Using native plants and trees bring many benefits to your yard…. Olive Tree 1. Low maintenance: Tree and plants that are native have adapted to the local climate’s conditions (for the most part) and result in less overall care. 2. Save water: Native plants will usually flourish and typically take care of themselves, saving water. [...]
A potager is a french term that means “kitchen garden“. Today, that can translate into what Americans know as urban gardening! The fact of the matter is this….while many would like to live out in the country and grow food on acres of land, most folks live in urban or suburban areas and will likely [...]
As I take this week to set my 2012 goals, it only makes sense to include some reflection on last years goals. Assessing what was accomplished, why or why not and looking forward all have a place in setting goals for your life and/or homestead. Yesterday you heard me talking about healing and resting during [...]
Do you ever get really down and discouraged with your homesteading progress? Photo credit Sometimes, despite our best-laid plans, we don’t meet our goals. Drives me nuts! You might have noticed that I am goal-oriented, always have been. I get depressed if I don’t have a goal I’m working towards, even if the goal is [...]
One of my favorite parts of fall is the final spreading of compost on the garden! Every gardener knows how critical natural fertilizers are to a prosperous bounty. Those of you who might be frustrated with your garden’s production need to start composting right away! I’m going to help you get started this fall. When [...]
Living in the country is no longer a prerequisite for growing your own food! Start your own “Urban Homestead“! Photo credit With recent economic conditions, empty city lots are absolutely everywhere! As a matter of fact, there are so many vacant lots (and homes) that many cities have “Vacant Lot Projects” and “Stabilization Programs“. Communities [...]
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Unemployment is capitalism’s way of getting you to plant a garden. ~Orson Scott Card Photo credit Being unemployed, underemployed or laid off is no joking matter. Millions of Americans are out of work today, many with few prospects for work without moving their family or retraining for another career. While we are blessed to [...]
One of the “5 Points of Achievement” in “A Year On A Homestead” is to pass the knowledge of homesteading to our children. What better way than to teach with a video? Enjoy! Plus +1 me if you like it!
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