The Backyard Homestead!
Growing Food and Family Anywhere
Growing your own food is an excellent way to be self-sufficient and live more sustainably. In addition to taking control of what you eat, there are numerous other benefits that come with this rewarding pursuit. For one, you can save money on groceries and enjoy fresh, tasty produce all year round. Whether you have a large garden or just a small balcony, you can grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs to suit your taste and dietary needs. With advances in technology and new gardening techniques, such as raised beds and container gardening, it’s now easier than ever to get started with your own home garden. Whether you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, improve your health, or reduce your environmental impact, growing your own food can be a fun and fulfilling experience for the whole family.
- Improve Family Health
- Strengthen Family Relationships
- Teach Self Reliance
- Build Pride and Confidence
- Provide Food Security
- Save Money
- It’s Fun and Easy!
Gardening in Containers
- Grow in Buckets, Bags, Boxes, or Beds!
- Don’t Need Much Space
- Almost No Weeds
- Grow Indoors!
- Grow on a Porch or Patio!
- Build a Small Greenhouse/Cold Frame
- It can be Fun and Easy!
Amazing Microgreens
- Nature’s Super Food!
- Packed with Nutrients and Vitamins
- Loaded with Antioxidants
- Potential Anit-Cancer Properties
- Kids love them in Smoothies!
Raising Your Own Meat and Eggs
- Raising Lambs
- Raising Pigs
- Raising Meat Rabbits
- Raising Turkeys
- Raising Chickens
- Find a Local Processor
- Butcher it Yourself!