Transforming a Backyard into a Mini Homestead
Over the last seven years, one homesteader turned their 2,000 square foot backyard into a mini homestead where they grow hundreds of pounds of food each year. They started off with one garden bed and zero knowledge on how to grow a single thing. That one garden bed was overwhelming at times, and they made plenty of mistakes, but each year they gardened, they fell more in love with growing food and kept expanding their space year after year.
It honestly wasn’t until year four that they started to feel more confident in their skill set. Two years ago, they introduced chickens and started to learn more about taking care of animals. There’s truly nothing like having your own fresh eggs right outside your door.
Throughout this time, they learned how to can and preserve their food in all kinds of ways, something they never grew up doing. So let this be an example that you don’t need acres of land to start your homesteading journey. Your backyard may give you all the lessons you need before you get that acreage.
Interesting Facts about Homesteading
- 🌿 Growing your own food can save you money on groceries and provide you with fresh, healthy produce.
- 🐓 Keeping chickens not only provides you with fresh eggs but also helps with pest control and provides nutrient-rich manure for your garden.
- 🥫 Canning and preserving food allows you to enjoy your homegrown produce year-round and reduces food waste.
- 🌞 Homesteading can help reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the need for transportation and packaging of store-bought goods.
- 🌈 Homesteading can be a rewarding and fulfilling lifestyle, providing a sense of self-sufficiency and connection to nature.
