Urban Homesteading Project

Harvesting Homegrown Happiness: Backyard Homesteading at its Best!

  • From Garden to Table: Selling Homegrown Produce

    From Garden to Table: Selling Homegrown Produce

    Imagine entering your property with the morning sun kissing your lush greens and delicious tomatoes. You’ve grown these plants from seeds to bumper harvests. Imagine making money from that reward. Selling backyard homesteading farmed vegetables is as fulfilling as eating a fresh apple. Let’s start with what you’re growing. Diversity matters. Try something other than…

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  • Backyard Alchemy: Permaculture in Homesteading

    Backyard Alchemy: Permaculture in Homesteading

    Imagine a lush, harmonious garden with every plant, animal, and aspect in place. That’s permaculture’s magic. Like organizing a symphony, every note matters. Let’s explore how to make your backyard homesteading an ecological utopia. Start with Observation Stand back and observe before planting. Visit your yard throughout the day and seasons. Note where the sun…

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  • Growing Community: A Guide to Backyard Homesteading

    Growing Community: A Guide to Backyard Homesteading

    Do you want to turn your backyard homesteading into a community garden? Jump right in. Imagine your tiny plot bustling with life, neighbors chatting over tomato plants, kids learning about food, and everyone enjoying their harvest. It sounds like paradise. First, choose a site. Your backyard has different dimensions. Find a sunny spot—at least six…

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  • Sheep to Sweater: Backyard Wool Spinning and Weaving

    Sheep to Sweater: Backyard Wool Spinning and Weaving

    Imagine walking out into your backyard homesteading with the sun on your face and sheep bleating. They’re your fuzzy friends, ready to provide fleece for your next significant endeavor. Spinning and weaving your wool is a rewarding way to connect with nature and crafts. Start with those fluffy companions. Raising sheep is about bonding with…

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  • Eggs, Meat, and More from Backyard Ducks

    Eggs, Meat, and More from Backyard Ducks

    Consider raising ducks for backyard homesteading. These feathered pals do more than quack and waddle. They provide great eggs and meat. Let’s explore raising ducks at home. Why Ducks? First, why ducks over chickens? Duck eggs are more extensive and more prosperous than chicken eggs. Their creamier texture is ideal for baking. Plus, ducks are…

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  • Beer and Cider Making in the Backyard

    Beer and Cider Making in the Backyard

    Imagine a sunny afternoon, birds chirping, and a fizzy pint of beer or cider you brewed. Sounds like paradise. Enter the magical world of backyard homesteading brewing! It’s a journey of bubbling fermenters, scented hops, and the sweet satisfaction of making your beer. Gear first. You can brew without a lab. A few necessities will…

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