by John Johnson | Jun 24, 2021 | Community
Community Network Connect with local, regional, and national community networks that share resources and ideas relevant to urban homesteading. These organizations and communities come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. With this in mind, think about where you might...
by John Johnson | Jun 22, 2021 | Tools
Tools for an Urban Homestead Urban homesteads can get a lot done with a few select hand tools. My essential tool shortlist includes a shovel, wheelbarrow, hoe, and pitchfork. There are lots of additional specialized tools that make one specific job easier. However,...
by John Johnson | Jun 16, 2021 | Building Garden Beds, Compost, fruit trees, Gardening, Mulch, organic gardening
Compost for Backyard Gardeners Compost is the most important amendment to an organic garden. Urban homesteaders can make their own compost or buy it by the yard. While buying may be a necessity at the start of building new garden beds. Over time it is wise to...
by John Johnson | Jun 14, 2021 | Food Preservation
Food Preservation Proper food preservation techniques mean you get to enjoy your harvest long after pulling your crops. There are few simple pleasures greater than eating a vine-ripened tomato fresh. However, that is a narrow window of time during the year, and...
by John Johnson | Jun 14, 2021 | Backyard Poultry, Ducks
Backyard Poultry Chicken, Ducks, Geese, & More Many municipalities have relaxed rules regarding having backyard poultry in the city. Given that it is legal to own chickens and ducks in many places they make an excellent addition to any urban homestead. Adding a...
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