Gardening
Micro Farm Model: How To Be Self Reliant
This post has been a long time coming. We are going to walk through my family and I’s micro farm model! I’m going to explain how it all works, why it all works, the reasoning behind our choices, and what we hope to do in the future. I’m so excited to take you on a…
Read MoreTime In Your Garden: How Much Is Required?
The amount of time you spend in your garden will greatly depend on how large or small your garden is. I have multiple greenhouses and over 2000 square feet of garden where I plant flowers, vegetables, fruit, and herbs. In this post, we will look at the time commitment of a small backyard garden, a…
Read MoreWhy You Don’t Want To Be Completely Self Sufficient
Self sufficiency has been a popular subject as of late. This entire blog was actually created to help you become more self sufficient. There are tremendous benefits to becoming more self sufficient. However, there are reasons you shouldn’t want to be completely self sufficient. This post is all about why you should only take self…
Read MoreMicro Farm Equipment: What Do You Really Need?
To some extent, the best equipment for your micro farm is going to be personal. However, there are a few things I’ve found are very useful on my micro farm. I’ll share about those below. Regardless of what your micro farm looks like my answer to the question “What equipment does your micro farm really…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Low Cost Gardening
Part of the appeal of growing a vegetable garden is the savings. It’s almost always lower cost to grow food yourself than it is to buy it from the store. This price difference is especially noticeable if you grow organically. In this post, we will discuss how to reduce your cost even more through different…
Read MoreAlternative Gardening: How To Be A Weird Gardener
Convectional gardening techniques are conventional for a reason. They usually produce results while still being pretty and low profile. But, consider this: What if weird worked better? What if a weird or unconventional way of doing things yielded better results? Let’s discuss how to be a weird gardener by using alternative gardening techniques. I use…
Read MoreTime On The Farm: Valuing Your Time
How much do you value your time? This is a question you should be asking yourself in almost every aspect of your life. This post focuses on the value of your time spent on the farm. Your time is valuable. Likely, more valuable than you realize. Time spent on the farm is inevitable. The question…
Read MoreBlack Solider Flies: Why Should You Have Them?
Black solider flies have a special place in my heart. They have several uses. I’ve talked about them on the blog before. In this post, I’ll go over why I think black solider flies are an incredible investment. I use black solider flies on my farm. Their main function is to feed my chickens. This…
Read More4 Ways To Create A Low Cost Garden
You can have a low cost garden pretty easily. In addition to being less expensive monetarily, it should also limit the time you have to spend in your garden. Below is a list of four things you can do to keep your cost down. 1. Keep Your Garden Low Cost Upfront If you are building…
Read MoreUSDA Organic Vs. Beyond Organic
What is the difference between USDA Organic and Beyond Organic? Should you get certified by the USDA? Let’s start with the definition of each of these terms. The definition of the word “organic” is determined and regulated by the USDA. According to the USDA.gov website, organic products are managed according to defined processes for planting,…
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