Homesteading

Homesteading, self-sustainability - the concept of organizing resources with the goal of increasing self-sufficiency.

Why?

• In touch with the environment
• One with the land
• Teaching my children
• Enjoy the outdoors
• Interest in livestock & gardening

Foodstuffs

Currently Available:
Raspberries
Morels
Asparagus
Hazelnuts

Future Plans:
Vegetable Garden
Herb Garden
Bees/Honey
Lamb
Beef
Chicken (meat & eggs)
Apples
Milking Goats

Garden

2011 Garden:

Marigolds
Sunflowers
Onions
Tomato
Green Beans
Pumpkin
Cucumber
Zucchini
Peppers
Snap Peas
Gourds
Carrots

Notes:

• Dust w/seven when plants are 2-6 inches and again when flowering or if you see holes.
• Plant the garden the last week of April, first week of May
• Start Peppers and Tomatoes inside the first week of March
• Make trellis from 1X1 boards tied together in the middle to make tea peas (for green beans, & cucumbers)
• If you have rabbits use blood meal