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From seed to table: Start your organic garden now!
Also, just curious... what new homesteading activities are you interested in trying?
Cedie Omaña
July 25, 2024
What new homesteading activities are you interested in trying? |
In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Tuesday 📊
All Things Homestead: A Short Beginner's Guide to Organic Gardening 🏡
Personal Development: Balancing Ambition with Contentment ❣️
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣
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Build a simple herb drying rack to preserve your summer herb harvest. Use a wooden frame and stretch mesh or wire across it to create drying surfaces. Hang the rack in a well-ventilated, shaded area. This method allows herbs to dry evenly and prevents mold growth.
Poll Results From Last Tuesday 📊
What kind of online tools would help you with homesteading?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Planting and harvesting calendars
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Livestock tracking apps
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ DIY project calculators
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Budget and expense management tools
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Community forums and support groups
via @beehiiv polls
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All Things Homestead
A Short Beginner's Guide to Organic Gardening 🏡
Starting an organic garden is super exciting! It's all about growing your own food without using any fake stuff to help plants grow. Let’s dig into how you can start!
What is Organic Gardening?
Organic gardening means you grow everything the natural way, without any chemicals. It’s like making a meal from scratch, knowing exactly what goes into it.
What You’ll Need
Quality Soil: Good soil is the secret sauce of gardening. Think of it as a comfy bed for your plants. You can improve your garden soil with compost, which is like a vitamin boost for the earth.
The Right Plants: Choose plants that are suited to your climate. It's like picking clothes for the weather. If you live in a cool area, spinach might be your new best friend.
Natural Pest Control: Ladybugs aren’t just cute; they munch on pests like aphids. Invite them over by planting flowers they love!
Steps to Start Your Organic Garden
Plan Your Garden: Sketch a map of where everything will go, keeping taller plants on the north side so they don’t shade the smaller ones.
Prepare the Soil: Get your hands dirty! Mix in lots of compost to feed your soil. It’s like prepping a feast for your plants.
Choose Your Crops: Start with easy veggies like tomatoes, peppers, or zucchinis. They’re the friendly locals in the gardening world.
Planting: Follow the instructions on your seed packets for spacing and depth. It’s like following a recipe for delicious results.
Watering: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Think of it as giving your plants a steady sip of water, not a bath.
Natural Pest Management: Mix plants that protect each other from pests. Garlic and onions can guard your roses by confusing and repelling pests.
Pro Tip: Keep learning and experimenting. Gardening is a hands-on adventure. You’ll learn tons by just doing it, and every season teaches you something new.
Personal Development
Balancing Ambition with Contentment ❣️
It’s a tricky line to walk—pushing for your dreams without losing happiness in your current life. How do we charge ahead while also appreciating where we are? Here are some straightforward tips to maintain this balance:
Set Clear Goals: Understand what you truly want. Set specific, measurable goals that excite you but are also attainable. For example, maybe you aim to expand your vegetable garden or start a small beekeeping project.
Celebrate Small Wins: Each step forward is worth celebrating. Did you successfully harvest your first batch of honey? That’s a big deal! Celebrating these moments can fuel your journey and increase contentment.
Mindful Moments: Spend time each day being present. Whether it’s five minutes meditating in your garden or simply enjoying a sunrise, presence can deepen contentment.
Gratitude Practice: Keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things you are grateful for each day. This could be as simple as a good weather day for planting or the support of your family.
Learn to Say No: Not every opportunity is worth pursuing. Evaluate what aligns with your goals and what might spread you too thin, particularly when managing a homestead requires significant time and energy.
Balance Routine with Spontaneity: While routine is vital for progress, spontaneity can bring joy. Allow room for impromptu family outings or a spontaneous swap of chores for a day spent in nature.
Community Connections: Share your experiences with like-minded individuals. This can be fellow homesteaders, gardeners, or sustainable living enthusiasts. Learning how others balance their ambitions can provide new strategies and diminish feelings of isolation.
The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber
What did the garden say to the weeds?
"Stop trying to steal the show!"
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel!
Check out these hilarious homesteading bloopers I've compiled. Get ready for some laughs!
When the wrench and bolt play hard to get during your DIY adventure:
@roylancespraying Why won’t the dang wrench just go on! #farminglife #farmliving #farmerproblems #onthefarm #farmwork #farmboy
When your friend visits a farm for the first time without wearing farm-friendly clothes:
@backbritishfarmingnfu POV: It’s your first time on a farm 🚜 #BackBritishFarming #farmtok #countryside #muddy #wellies #ukfarming #areyounewhere
Ever wondered what it's like to be a cattle farmer? Well, brace yourselves":
@bar58ranch #Meme #MemeCut #farmlife #farming
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