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.
Starting my urban homestead
Setting up an indoor propagation station
Today, I share how I set up my indoor seed and propagation station and how you could set up a similar station in your home. I also give an update on the plants in my garden and the progress of the strawberry cuttings.
Strawberries at home Part 3
In the final part of my strawberry trilogy, I demonstrate how you can turn an old PVC pipe into a magnificent strawberry tower that allows you to make the most of the limited space in your garden while maximising your strawberry yield! I also share my plans and goals for the rest of 2024.
Strawberries at home Part 2
In this second part of the Strawberry trilogy, I discuss two methods to propagate strawberries at home: growing from cuttings and from seeds. I detail the process of taking cuttings from runners and planting them, as well as sowing seeds in trays for indoor cultivation. Additionally, I talk about my upcoming post next week where I plan to construct a strawberry tower in the final part of the series, emphasizing the joy of growing one's own produce.
Strawberries at home Part 1
Today I kick off my new strawberry trilogy with a brief look into the various types of strawberries and how to create ideal growing conditions for them in your own backyard.
End of summer update and Goals
In today's post, I talk about how I have been reflecting on my efforts so far and what I would do differently in future. I also speak about the importance of regularly checking in on your goals and making adjustments if necessary.
An eggcellent slug deterrent
An effective guide on how to prepare a natural slug deterrent using only eggshells.
Blanching 101
a quick guide on how to make your vegetables last even longer.
Making and keeping a worm farm
A brief description of the benefits of keeping worms for your garden. And how you can make a worm farm to reap the rewards of keeping these wriggly little guys.
Backyard Update
Hello, and welcome back to the Vandemonian homesteader. I hope that you are all doing well. I know it has only been a few days since my last post, but as I said, I plan to return to a regular posting schedule now that my life is finally back in order after the move. So... Continue Reading →
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