Homesteading is a new way of life for so many people (and an old way of life for many folks as well). If you are currently engaged in homesteading, how do you share your lifestyle with others? Lately I’ve been thinking about all the ways to pass it forward. For many it is as simple […]
We are a family of five and we have a tiny urban farm in Portland, Oregon. It’s a 5,000 square foot lot with a 880 square foot house. We currently raise goats and chickens and have several gardens tucked around the house. I blog about our adventures at Farming My Backyard.
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I did not grow up on a farm. While I did grow up in a family that thought about how our actions impacted the earth, raising our own food was not a part of the whole picture. We reduced our energy consumption, we recycled, we ate healthy, and we spent time digging and playing outside.
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We are Sarah, David and Noah. We have a one acre farm in the extreme south end of Seattle, under the flight path for the airport.You can find her blogging at Several Gardens Farm.
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As I began researching and exploring various gardening methods, I’ve been reading more and more about the Hugelkultur raised bed method. This method is a hot topic and is based on the idea of building a raised garden bed using a variety of materials, many of which you may already have on hand. As the
Building the Best Hugelkultur Raised Bed on Your Backyard Farm Read More »
Build and plant your own potato towers this year.
How to Plant and Grow Potato Towers for a Fun, Easy Harvest Read More »
Heather started her journey to self sufficiency and homesteading after watching the movies “Super Size Me” and “Food, Inc.” and hasn’t looked back. She and her family live in Northern Indiana, where they enjoy raising a garden, rabbits and assorted poultry in their backyard. You can find her blogging at The Homesteading Hippy. Also, on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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Read below for more information on dig verus no dig gardening for beginners and how to get started in your own garden. If you are new to gardening or looking for fresh ideas to establish a new garden bed, control weeds and build healthy soil, you’ve likely come across information about the lasagna gardening method
No Dig Gardening for Beginners: Is it Better Than Digging? Read More »
Create a natural space and wild yard design for getting the most out of your backyard. Attract animals, create natural play spaces, build buffers and more.
5 Ideas for Creating a Wild Yard as part of Your Backyard Farm Read More »
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