You Can Homestead In Your Own Backyard

You don’t need a 100 acres and a cow to become a successful homesteader. Learning how to homestead is more about the right mindset, than it is about the amount of land that you have. For example, the Urban Homestead in California is surrounded by city sprawl.

This little homestead grows 3 tons of organic food from 1/10 of an acre. That’s pretty amazing wouldn't you agree? That’s not the only thing this tiny piece of heaven produces. They eat fresh eggs everyday from their chickens, have a goat or two for milk, make preserves and sell excess produce to local organic restaurants.

It all began because one man wanted his children to eat better food and have a sustainable lifestyle. Now, his grown children help with the homestead and it has grown beyond all of their expectations. It’s a truly inspirational story. https://www.facebook.com/VeteranHomesteaderMagazine

You can learn a lot by reading about what others have achieved. Changing your lifestyle won’t happen overnight. You need to change one thing at a time and work on it daily. For example, you might decide to start your homesteading journey by growing your own food.

To be a successful gardener, you need to learn about the seasons, what fruits and vegetables grow best in your area, sprouting seeds, companion planting and when to harvest your produce. Remember it takes time to develop new skills. The more you practice the more skillful you become.

Once you become proficient in growing food you can move on and learn another skill. Try to stay away from the all or nothing approach, you will become discouraged and give up on your homesteading dreams. Make a list of the things you would like to learn. Number them in order of priority and tackle them one at a time. This technique helps you stay on track and keeps you motivated.   http://veteranhomesteader.com/subscribe/

Sustainability, self-sufficiency and personal freedom aren't new concepts. They are being revisited as people begin to understand that our consumer habits can’t continue as they are for much longer. Homesteaders know the signs and are taking a proactive approach to making sure they don’t get caught out. Shouldn't you do the same?