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Master Landscaping Now + Uncover Memory Effect!
Btw, how do you prioritize your health and wellness on the homestead?
Cedie Omaña
August 18, 2024
How do you prioritize your health and wellness on the homestead? |
In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊
All Things Homestead: How to Plan Your Land Like a Pro 🚜
Personal Development: How Memories Mold Who We Are 🧠
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣
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Homestead Tip of the Day:
Install a green roof on a shed, chicken coop, or other structure. Green roofs provide insulation, reduce stormwater runoff, and create a habitat for pollinators. Use lightweight soil, drought-resistant plants, and ensure proper drainage.
Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊
How do you source your seeds and plants?
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All Things Homestead
How to Plan Your Land Like a Pro 🚜
Planning your homestead can feel like setting up a giant outdoor puzzle. You want every piece, from the chicken coop to the carrot patch, to fit perfectly. Here's a straightforward guide to organizing your land effectively, so everything grows better and life feels a little easier.
Simple Steps to Organize Your Land
Check Out Your Land: First, take a good look around your property. Notice where it's sunny, where it's shady, and where puddles form when it rains. Knowing these details helps you decide where everything should go.
Create Different Zones:
Zone 1: Keep things like herbs and salads close to your house since you'll use them often.
Zone 2: Good for bigger veggie plots that don’t need you to check on them every day.
Zone 3: Ideal for fruit trees that don’t need much care.
Zone 4: If you have animals, they'll need space here, away from your plants.
Zone 5: Leave it wild. Let nature take over this part to attract wildlife and give yourself a natural buffer from the outside world.
Think About Water: Where does rain naturally gather on your land? Maybe you could collect that water for your plants or create a garden that loves wet soil.
Pick the Right Plants: Some plants need lots of sun, and others grow better in the shade. Plant them where they'll be happiest.
Rotate Your Crops: Don't plant the same thing in the same spot year after year. Switch things up to keep the soil healthy and pests confused.
Make Space for Fun: Don’t forget to create a spot where you can relax and enjoy your homestead, like a small area for a bench or hammock.
Use Your Space Wisely: If you’re running out of room, think about growing plants up instead of out. Using trellises for things like peas and cucumbers can save a lot of space.
Plan for the Future: Leave a little room for new projects or ideas you might want to try later, like adding more animals or starting a beehive.
Helpful Hints to Keep in Mind
Start Small: It’s better to master a small garden than to be overwhelmed by a large one. You can always expand as you get more confident.
Be Flexible: The best plans evolve. Maybe you’ll discover that goats are more your style than chickens, or that your soil is perfect for potatoes. Adjust as you learn.
Use Good Tools: A well-planned homestead is nothing without the right tools. Invest in quality over quantity.
Keep Learning: The more you know, the better your homestead will flourish. Read books, join forums, and perhaps most importantly, get to know seasoned homesteaders in your area.
Personal Development
How Memories Mold Who We Are 🧠
Ever notice how certain smells or songs can whisk you back in time? That’s because our memories play a huge role in shaping who we are. It's like our brain keeps a special scrapbook that tells the story of our life, helping us figure out who we think we are.
The Power of Memories
Memories Build Our Story: Each memory is like a puzzle piece in the big picture of who we are. Those standout moments, like winning a prize for your homemade jam or surviving a flood in your garden, turn into the stories we tell ourselves and others about who we are.
The Big Moments Stick: We tend to remember things that made us feel really good or really bad. Like the first time you harvested your own vegetables—that's a memory that sticks because it feels like a big win.
Choosing What to Remember
Picking and Choosing: Our brains don't just store memories; they're picky about which ones they keep. We remember things that match up with how we see ourselves. If you think of yourself as a great cook, you'll probably remember all your cooking successes more than the flops.
Forgetting on Purpose: Sometimes our brain lets go of memories to make space for new ones that fit better with who we are now. Maybe forgetting that garden mishap isn't such a bad thing—it makes room for memories of this year's perfect crop.
Tips to Use Memories to Your Advantage
Think About the Past: Take some time to think about your past experiences. What did you learn from them? How did they help make you who you are today? This can help strengthen your positive self-image and encourage personal growth.
Make New Memories: Try new things and create fresh memories. Whether it's experimenting with a new crop or starting a garden workshop, new good memories can help shape how you see yourself.
Share Your Stories: Telling your memories to others can make those memories stronger and give you a fresh perspective. It’s also a great way to connect with people and share what you’ve learned.
By understanding how our memories work, we can better understand ourselves and even guide who we become.
The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber
What did one leaf say to the other?
"I’m falling for you!"
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel!
I've put together some fantastic farm videos that are sure to make you laugh. Take a look and enjoy the fun!
POV: When you planted every single seed and now you're totally wiped out:
Newbies vs. Garden Gurus:
If this isn't me, then I don't know who I am. (Am your go-to for garden puns):
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