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.
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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?
