The ability to grow plants and raise fish organically without the use of pesticides or fertilizers is accomplished through a method called aquaponics. This system of growing plants and raising fish without the use of soil was discovered by researchers from the University of Virgin Islands while looking for ways through which you can grow
Just because you have a small yard does not mean you have to give up on gardening. With a little work, some money, and a few imaginative ideas (we take care of that), you can make a great small yard garden out of nothing. It does not matter whether you want to plant veggies, herbs, or
Many people graduate from college and just sit year after year wondering what their calling is. If you are looking to make a difference in the world and find that the typical 9-to-5 isn’t making the cut, then perhaps it’s time to take a look at farming, specifically urban farming. “What if I don’t have land?”
How would you describe the typical suburban homesteader family? More than likely you’re looking at two parents, a few kids, maybe a dog or a cat, two full-time jobs, soccer practice, ballet recitals…the works! With that kind of schedule, how are you going to fit in managing livestock on your suburban homestead? I’ve got the
If you’ve been following Project TWH and implementing the suggestions on your own homestead, you most likely have a nice summer garden planted. And, if you have your summer garden planted, you’ve probably experienced weeding which is one of the downsides of a garden. Fortunately, we have the solution to your weed problems – mulch!
I know what you’re thinking. Nutrition? This is a blog about suburban homesteading! What does nutrition have to do with that? The short answer is: a lot! Think about it this way: you are the engine that gets work done around your suburban homestead and the food you eat is your fuel. Remember how the gas
If you’ve been following Project TWH, you’ve learned how to find room to homestead, performed a suburban homestead site survey, planned your summer garden and maybe even used the kill mulch technique to get your garden area ready. Now it’s time to really get your suburban homestead moving in the right direction – we’re going
Suburban homesteading usually involves some kind of food production. While a homestead on multiple acres may allow for row farming and grazing for large animals, suburbanites need to scale back a bit. Rabbits and chickens may be reasonable sources for protein, but your fruit and vegetable production is usually scaled down to the gardening level.
