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Transparency always costs something, and I refuse to take the stance of talking you OUT of homesteading because of how hard it is. So I’m going to get real, be honest, and tell you how worth it this life really is. I’ve been invited to join this collab today to talk about the GOOD, the…
In the final part of this series, the Doughertys continue to share practical yet extraordinary information on how to create your own independent farmstead. They offer in depth information on their 30 years of experience growing soil, biodiversity and nutrient dense food with grass-fed animals and intensive pasture management. They share their inspiring journey to…
I’m finally making our cucamelon pickles that I’ve been talking about. But first, I’m taking a relaxed walk through the garden and harvesting a few baskets full after the storm. Varieties Mentioned in this video: Cucamelons (Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins) Wild Boar Farms Blue Gold Berries Tomato Wild Boar Farms Blue Berries Tomato…
So many people dismiss growing vertically in their garden assuming it isn’t worth the cost or effort. Today I’m telling you, from my experience, the many benefits of vertical gardening, how to do it cheaply, and what you can grow! (Our 10,000 square foot garden is located in Central Arkansas, Zone 7b) Want More Roots…
Welcome to the second Vlog! There is so much to show you but I am saving a lot of it for the garden update which I hope to release next week. For now I had a focus on transplanting brassicas and leeks which has filled up the remaining beds. I also show you the Ruth…
This video outlines my five most important reasons why I believe you should grow your own food and are my main motivating factors for being as self-sufficient as possible on our small acreage homestead. Homesteading, food gardening, and to some extent prepping is something we should all be considering. Thanks for watching! 🙂 Help support…
Gardening Harvests don’t just benefit me. I give away a lot of what I grow, and my dog’s also eat their fair share. Organic food grown in the Food Forest using Permaculture techniques is loved by everyone who eats it. Tucker may love the Food Forest Garden as much as I do, and I know…
I have been blessed with more grapes than you can shake a stick at! It’s time to can because I can! Here is how I make this beautiful grape juice! Anyone can do it! Thank you for all the love and support! xo Like, Sub, Comment & Share! Ball Complete Guide to Home Preserving: http://amzn.to/2wqIbm1…
Hard times? I’m not really sure we know what that is in comparison to the pressures of our Great-Great-Grandparents. But! Let’s talk about it and how we can keep our heads clear. Just what do we do when the harvests and homestead isn’t like we are used to or like we want? Let’s chat it…
Holy cow! I have a huge request for my egg sale this week! I have the best customers but, can we do it? ~Hey, moms!! Let’s also discuss how you can have a successful farm and home-based business! You can do it, too! Let’s chat it up! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…
This video shows all our grocery purchases for the month of May. Our goal for the year was to spend an average of $100.00 per month. This month we spent $31.35. We have spent $542.86 this year bringing our average per month to $108.57. Another good month and we’ll have our average where we want…
We’d like to just say thank you to everyone who’s supported us! We’ve got 11 podcast episodes preloaded with 5 of them launching on June 13th. Be sure to connect with us on facebook @urbanhomestead or @dervaes, twitter @urbanhomestead, or instagram @theurbanhomesetad. Help spread the word about our podcast launch by pledging your support on…
The Dangers of Picking Blackberries at The Urban Homestead is Justin’s way to share with you how our plants literally grow on top of each other and how sometimes we get caught up in them.
This video describes an unpleasant event that happened in our backyard last week.
An honest conversation here. The main point of this Vid is to always do what works best for you and your farm. What others do should never effect how you run your homestead. Raising your own food sources is a serious commitment in all ways. While it may be true that you may not necessarily…
I’m back from a 16-day Asian adventure and it’s time to check out the vegetable patch and see how it faired whilst we were away! Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. If you don’t have a lot of time available to weed, water and maintain your vegetable garden, then efficient gardening techniques such as Square Foot Gardening could be the answer. With simple and well-defined instructions, Square Foot Gardening is a great way to start growing your own…
