Homesteading Tips

Start Small: Starting small can help save money. For example, heirloom seeds can provide enough seeds for multiple seasons.

Grow Herbs: Herbs are easy to grow and can be grown indoors with a window and planters

Save Seeds: Seed saving screens can be used to save seeds from plants and avoid buying new seeds each year.

Compost: Composting kitchen and yard waste can improve soil by adding nutrients and organic matter.

Reduce reliance on single use items. Minimize single use items and re-purpose materials

Use native plants and trees: Consider using native plants and trees instead of ornamentals

Use energy efficient structures: Use structures that take advantage of natural light and ventilation.

Have a practical layout: Have a layout that makes it easy to access important areas like composting bins, rainwater harvesting systems, and vegetable gardens.

Avoid debt: Borrowing money goes against the goal of self sufficiency

Barter: Instead of using money, barter for things like clothing and other necessary items

Homesteading can help people live frugally and save money. It can also help people connect with nature, which can improve mental and physical health.

Homesteading is about slowing down to appreciate the smaller things in life and living a simple, sustainable, intentional life. Homesteading is a way of life, no matter where you live.

Enjoy the Simple Life: Be ready to accept and embrace a more-simple life. Be willing to give up luxuries. Target, quick trips to stores, etc. But that's what makes this homesteading life so beautiful- having more with less.