Today I share plans to prepare a vegetable garden after relocating, emphasizing a budget-friendly approach to making a raised garden bed using recycled or upcycled pallets. Despite rising living costs, growing food at home offers savings and variety and can be a great way to help supplement your diet and take some pressure off your wallet.
In the 2026 New Year post, I reflects on past goals and share plans for the year ahead. Key priorities include moving permanently, starting a garden, collecting firewood, and building a chicken coop. Smaller goals cover a workshop, pet compound, and wind turbine setup. With quarterly check-ins, I aim to stay flexible and ensure each task supports my bigger homesteading goals.
Today I share a couple of reviews of my top four books, and how they have been useful to me so far. These are also four books that I would happily recommend to anyone starting out on the homesteading journey.
Today I share an update on the significant progress made over the past months transforming a shed into an off-grid home. Key projects include power and water installation, insulation, heating, and plans for plumbing, showcasing a rewarding DIY journey filled with lessons learned.
In 2025, I will embark on significant changes, including home renovations and building infrastructure on my property. I plan to recycle materials, balance self-sufficiency with financial viability, and prepare gardens for my first spring. I also reflect on adaptability and set goals for completing essential tasks before moving in, including preparations for a party.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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