Today, I share exciting news: I received approval to build a shed on my property. And I talk about how I have cleared the driveway to allow access for the larger construction vehicles.
Transforming My Property: Road Clearing and Shed Plans
Homemade cleaning Products
In this post, I share some quick and easy DIY recipes for environmentally friendly cleaning products, highlighting the importance of sustainability as they transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Homesteader’s 2nd Anniversary: Updates, Progress, and Future Plans
In today’s post, I celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Vandemonian Homesteader, and I briefly talk about the journey so far. I also explain what I'm doing about the upcoming move onto the bush block and bring you up to speed on my ongoing projects.
How to Potato storage bin D.I.Y
In todays post, I talk about how and why you should store your spuds properly. I even share some plans that would allow you to make your own potato hopper/bin. I also give a brief update and introduce my new dog, Natasha.
Maximizing Indoor Propagation Station for Winter Gardening
Today I talk about adding some needed upgrades to my indoor propagation station and share some things you should consider for your own. I also provide an update on the goings on of the backyard and my various projects.
Gardening app review
In today’s post, I will share the past week’s activities and begin reviewing some gardening apps in search of a digital gardening journal to help manage my garden. Beginning with five apps, I whittle them down to two.
The first of the treated pine beds!
Today, I will talk about making garden beds on a budget and provide instructions on building a basic sleeper garden bed. I explain why I chose treated pine sleepers over untreated timber, and I explain the toxic treatment some wood goes through and how you can avoid it.
Compost 101
G’day, welcome back to the Vandemonian homesteader! This week, I’ve been busy setting up a new compost heap. I’ll show you how to make a simple chicken wire composter, and I will let you know what to put in it so you can make fantastic compost for your garden. Cheers!
Upcycling timber pallets
Welcome back to the Vandemonian Homesteader. It's autumn in Hobart, and today, I upcycle a wooden pallet into a planter box for a new herb garden. I also share tips on finding free or cheap wood for your projects at home.
Starting my urban homestead
Today, I share my plan for starting my urban homestead and what I hope to achieve with it. I also share some key factors that need consideration when getting your urban homestead off the ground.
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