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Remember, "who controls food, controls the people."
Are you in control of your own food supply? Or is that power in the hands of megacorporations and psychopaths?
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Remember, "who controls food, controls the people."
Are you in control of your own food supply? Or is that power in the hands of megacorporations and psychopaths?
#Homesteading
@EvolvedTruth
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11 Tips for Starting a Homestead
✅ Part 1
▶️ Part 2
1. Start small
As a beginner, a hundred acres will likely be way too much to handle. Start with what you can manage, lets say, 1-5 acres — it will be enough to teach you the basic things about growing plants, raising animals and learning to improvise.
2. Don't rush things
Do not overwhelm yourself by raising multiple types of animals, growing acres of crops, and learning to preserve your harvest at the same time. As a starter homestead, pick one or two big projects and see how everything goes. When you feel you're getting the hang of things, then venture into adding more to your homestead.
3. Start your own garden patch
You don't need to plant an entire acre of a single crop right away! Start planting in a small area and, if all goes pretty well, expand from there!
4. Get to know your soil
Soil is composed of varying percentages of sand, clay and other organic matters. Getting to know your soil will help you determine the type of plants that are appropriate for your soil. A vast homestead may mean that there are different types of soil in different sites. Take the time to walk around and run your fingers in your homestead's soil.
5. Be familiar with your climate
Know your climate and custom-tailor the plants you'll grow and the animals you'll breed to fit the climate. This will increase their chances of survival.
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✅ Part 1
▶️ Part 2
1. Start small
As a beginner, a hundred acres will likely be way too much to handle. Start with what you can manage, lets say, 1-5 acres — it will be enough to teach you the basic things about growing plants, raising animals and learning to improvise.
2. Don't rush things
Do not overwhelm yourself by raising multiple types of animals, growing acres of crops, and learning to preserve your harvest at the same time. As a starter homestead, pick one or two big projects and see how everything goes. When you feel you're getting the hang of things, then venture into adding more to your homestead.
3. Start your own garden patch
You don't need to plant an entire acre of a single crop right away! Start planting in a small area and, if all goes pretty well, expand from there!
4. Get to know your soil
Soil is composed of varying percentages of sand, clay and other organic matters. Getting to know your soil will help you determine the type of plants that are appropriate for your soil. A vast homestead may mean that there are different types of soil in different sites. Take the time to walk around and run your fingers in your homestead's soil.
5. Be familiar with your climate
Know your climate and custom-tailor the plants you'll grow and the animals you'll breed to fit the climate. This will increase their chances of survival.
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11 Tips for Starting a Homestead
◀️ Part 1
✅ Part 2
6. Avoid unnecessary expenses
Keep your expenses at bay by not buying things you do not need yet. You certainly don't need a tractor for your budding garden patch! A tractor may be suitable later on but for now a lawn mower will suffice.
7. Learn how to improvise
Some of the best homestead tools and devices around aren't for sale in any store. And some of the best farming tricks are not written in any book. They are conceived and tested by none other than yourself.
8. Remember to clean your tools
Good quality tools are expensive. Maintain a habit of cleaning tools after use and keeping them rust-free to prolong their lives!
9. Set realistic goals
Do not frustrate and overwhelm yourself by taking in more than you can handle. The trick is to set solid and achievable goals over a period of time and stick to it.
10. Learn to be flexible
As a homestead newbie, try to take it easy on yourself. You may not be able to reach your goals the way you planned it. Learn to adjust your sails — reflect on new goals and adjust your self-imposed deadlines as needed.
11. Know your limits
You can't expect to do everything right the first time. Starting a homestead is not an easy task, it requires a lot of skills and knowledge which can't be learned overnight. Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. And most importantly, enjoy the learning process involved with starting your own homestead.
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◀️ Part 1
✅ Part 2
6. Avoid unnecessary expenses
Keep your expenses at bay by not buying things you do not need yet. You certainly don't need a tractor for your budding garden patch! A tractor may be suitable later on but for now a lawn mower will suffice.
7. Learn how to improvise
Some of the best homestead tools and devices around aren't for sale in any store. And some of the best farming tricks are not written in any book. They are conceived and tested by none other than yourself.
8. Remember to clean your tools
Good quality tools are expensive. Maintain a habit of cleaning tools after use and keeping them rust-free to prolong their lives!
9. Set realistic goals
Do not frustrate and overwhelm yourself by taking in more than you can handle. The trick is to set solid and achievable goals over a period of time and stick to it.
10. Learn to be flexible
As a homestead newbie, try to take it easy on yourself. You may not be able to reach your goals the way you planned it. Learn to adjust your sails — reflect on new goals and adjust your self-imposed deadlines as needed.
11. Know your limits
You can't expect to do everything right the first time. Starting a homestead is not an easy task, it requires a lot of skills and knowledge which can't be learned overnight. Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. And most importantly, enjoy the learning process involved with starting your own homestead.
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A Homesteader’s Guide to Composting by @EvolvedTruth
✅ Part 1 - Considerations and Benefits
➡️ Part 2 - How to Compost
🌱 Homesteading & Gardening Index 🌱
Composting is a process of decaying organic materials the natural way, in order to make nutrient-rich soil that is healthier and more suitable for planting.
Getting Started:
1. Consider the Season
Ideally it is best to start a compost pile in Autumn (now) when there is an abundance of nutrient-rich leaves on the ground that can help you kick-start your compost pile - the leaves will also help insulate the compost for the coming colder months. This doesn't mean you can't start a compost pile at other times of the year, this is simply what i have found to be optimal.
2. Consider your Compostables
Take note of what organic material you and your family consume and how much of it you use. If you have young kids, you can make a little note guide to help them figure out what should go into the compost, and what should go in the trash/recyclable. Assessing how much organic material your household goes through will also help you get an idea of how large your compost pile should be.
3. Choose your Composting Setup
There is no shortage of composting setup ideas on the internet. For example, here is a list of 45 DIY Composting Bins - i recommend using a system that will not leach any chemicals into the compost. Get creative and have fun with it!
4. Make it a Habit
It will take some time, but after a while you will begin to naturally set aside anything and everything that can be composted, and your compost pile will start growing and growing. You can make little notes in the kitchen for family members who struggle to remember to contribute their organic food scraps if necessary.
Benefits of Composting:
1. Soil Improvement
As compost breaks down, it delivers important nutrients into the soil. Compost contains the three primary nutrients plants need: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Compost also increases the number and variety of beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil, which helps plants grow.
2. Save Resources and Money
Throwing out organic materials is a waste of valuable resources. By composting, you are bringing nature back to itself in a way that will benefit the health of your land, and your family. When you compost you will likely end up using less water as compost provides assistance in water retention for your plants. Compost comes from what you have already used, so it is essentially free, meaning you do not have to spend money on any soil or fertilizer, which are most likely toxic anyways.
#Homesteading #Gardening
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✅ Part 1 - Considerations and Benefits
➡️ Part 2 - How to Compost
🌱 Homesteading & Gardening Index 🌱
Composting is a process of decaying organic materials the natural way, in order to make nutrient-rich soil that is healthier and more suitable for planting.
Getting Started:
1. Consider the Season
Ideally it is best to start a compost pile in Autumn (now) when there is an abundance of nutrient-rich leaves on the ground that can help you kick-start your compost pile - the leaves will also help insulate the compost for the coming colder months. This doesn't mean you can't start a compost pile at other times of the year, this is simply what i have found to be optimal.
2. Consider your Compostables
Take note of what organic material you and your family consume and how much of it you use. If you have young kids, you can make a little note guide to help them figure out what should go into the compost, and what should go in the trash/recyclable. Assessing how much organic material your household goes through will also help you get an idea of how large your compost pile should be.
3. Choose your Composting Setup
There is no shortage of composting setup ideas on the internet. For example, here is a list of 45 DIY Composting Bins - i recommend using a system that will not leach any chemicals into the compost. Get creative and have fun with it!
4. Make it a Habit
It will take some time, but after a while you will begin to naturally set aside anything and everything that can be composted, and your compost pile will start growing and growing. You can make little notes in the kitchen for family members who struggle to remember to contribute their organic food scraps if necessary.
Benefits of Composting:
1. Soil Improvement
As compost breaks down, it delivers important nutrients into the soil. Compost contains the three primary nutrients plants need: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Compost also increases the number and variety of beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil, which helps plants grow.
2. Save Resources and Money
Throwing out organic materials is a waste of valuable resources. By composting, you are bringing nature back to itself in a way that will benefit the health of your land, and your family. When you compost you will likely end up using less water as compost provides assistance in water retention for your plants. Compost comes from what you have already used, so it is essentially free, meaning you do not have to spend money on any soil or fertilizer, which are most likely toxic anyways.
#Homesteading #Gardening
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A Homesteader’s Guide to Composting by @EvolvedTruth
⬅️ Part 1 - Considerations and Benefits
✅ Part 2 - How to Compost
🌱 Homesteading & Gardening Index 🌱
Composting is a process of decaying organic materials the natural way, in order to make nutrient-rich soil that is healthier and more suitable for planting.
How to Compost:
1. Gather Necessary Tools
The four most useful tools for composting in my experience are a pitchfork, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, and gloves. Gloves will protect your hands from any potentially sharp objects that may find its way into the pile, such as split wood. Pitchforks are great for stirring up and airing out your compost pile. A shovel is great for digging, and a wheelbarrow is essential for transporting a collection of organic material to your compost pile. Other useful tools for larger operations would be an ATV with a trailer and/or a pickup truck.
2. Build Your Compost Bin/Area
Go out and build your desired composting setup - again be sure it is large enough to fulfill your needs and avoid using any materials that will leach toxic chemicals into the compost. Use the internet to help you come up with ideas, or ask friends/family/neighbors what they do.
3. Start Building Up Your Compost Pile
Some folks will swear by a specific ratio of green to brown compost materials, but you don't have to make things that complicated.
Greens are components that are abundance in nitrogen. They are called green because of their qualities of being wet and fresh. With the affluence of nitrogen, it is easier for microorganisms to develop, create, and multiply in their healthiest state. Common greens are the following:
- Organic Food Scraps
- Lawn Trimmings (assuming you don't poison your land with chemicals)
- Weeds
- Coffee Ground or Used Tea Leaves/Herbs (assuming organic)
- Manure (from cows, goats, chickens)
Browns are components that are filled with carbon. Carbon is the energy provider for the key composters, like worms, rotifers, fungi, and bacteria. These are commonly dry matters such as:
- Branches and Twigs
- Sawdust
- Wood Ash
- Organic Paper Products
- Dried Leaves
Some things to avoid putting in your compost pile would be:
- Chemically treated wood, papers, and plants
- Diseased plants
- Manure from dogs or cats
4. Mix It Up
Using a pitchfork turn up the compost pile and mix it around to help circulate air throughout. If you have chickens, i highly recommend you allow them to access the compost pile, they will help you mix the compost very effectively.
5. Add Some Water As Needed
Add just enough water to make the pile like a moist sponge. But though take note that too little or too much water will definitely slow down the whole process.
- Too Little: If the pile has too little water that will result to a dusty and dry compost that may slow downs or even stops the process. Fix it by adding water.
- Too Much: If the pile has too much water, it will cause leaking and it will have the scarcity of oxygen which is necessary for breakdown. Fix it by frequently mixing your pile.
6. Use It On Your Plants!
The compost is done when all materials have turned into black, crumbly soil. Spread the compost around your planting beds during the off-season to replenish the soil and add more when you are ready to plant at the beginning of the growing season.
#Homesteading #Gardening
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⬅️ Part 1 - Considerations and Benefits
✅ Part 2 - How to Compost
🌱 Homesteading & Gardening Index 🌱
Composting is a process of decaying organic materials the natural way, in order to make nutrient-rich soil that is healthier and more suitable for planting.
How to Compost:
1. Gather Necessary Tools
The four most useful tools for composting in my experience are a pitchfork, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, and gloves. Gloves will protect your hands from any potentially sharp objects that may find its way into the pile, such as split wood. Pitchforks are great for stirring up and airing out your compost pile. A shovel is great for digging, and a wheelbarrow is essential for transporting a collection of organic material to your compost pile. Other useful tools for larger operations would be an ATV with a trailer and/or a pickup truck.
2. Build Your Compost Bin/Area
Go out and build your desired composting setup - again be sure it is large enough to fulfill your needs and avoid using any materials that will leach toxic chemicals into the compost. Use the internet to help you come up with ideas, or ask friends/family/neighbors what they do.
3. Start Building Up Your Compost Pile
Some folks will swear by a specific ratio of green to brown compost materials, but you don't have to make things that complicated.
Greens are components that are abundance in nitrogen. They are called green because of their qualities of being wet and fresh. With the affluence of nitrogen, it is easier for microorganisms to develop, create, and multiply in their healthiest state. Common greens are the following:
- Organic Food Scraps
- Lawn Trimmings (assuming you don't poison your land with chemicals)
- Weeds
- Coffee Ground or Used Tea Leaves/Herbs (assuming organic)
- Manure (from cows, goats, chickens)
Browns are components that are filled with carbon. Carbon is the energy provider for the key composters, like worms, rotifers, fungi, and bacteria. These are commonly dry matters such as:
- Branches and Twigs
- Sawdust
- Wood Ash
- Organic Paper Products
- Dried Leaves
Some things to avoid putting in your compost pile would be:
- Chemically treated wood, papers, and plants
- Diseased plants
- Manure from dogs or cats
4. Mix It Up
Using a pitchfork turn up the compost pile and mix it around to help circulate air throughout. If you have chickens, i highly recommend you allow them to access the compost pile, they will help you mix the compost very effectively.
5. Add Some Water As Needed
Add just enough water to make the pile like a moist sponge. But though take note that too little or too much water will definitely slow down the whole process.
- Too Little: If the pile has too little water that will result to a dusty and dry compost that may slow downs or even stops the process. Fix it by adding water.
- Too Much: If the pile has too much water, it will cause leaking and it will have the scarcity of oxygen which is necessary for breakdown. Fix it by frequently mixing your pile.
6. Use It On Your Plants!
The compost is done when all materials have turned into black, crumbly soil. Spread the compost around your planting beds during the off-season to replenish the soil and add more when you are ready to plant at the beginning of the growing season.
#Homesteading #Gardening
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20+ Herbal Tincture Recipes (for Homemade Herbal Medicine)
"Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcohol using the recipes in this all-encompassing roundup of powerful herbal remedies."
Tincture Recipe List:
• Astralagus
• Bee Balm
• Black Walnut
• Burdock
• Chamomile
• Chickweed
• Dandelion
• Echinacea
• Elderberry
• Elderflower
• Feverfew
• Ginger
• Holy Basil
• Lavender
• Nasturtium
• Peppermint
• Red Clover
• St. Johns Wort
• Stinging Nettle
• Valerian Root
• Yarrow
🔗 Full Article
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"Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcohol using the recipes in this all-encompassing roundup of powerful herbal remedies."
Tincture Recipe List:
• Astralagus
• Bee Balm
• Black Walnut
• Burdock
• Chamomile
• Chickweed
• Dandelion
• Echinacea
• Elderberry
• Elderflower
• Feverfew
• Ginger
• Holy Basil
• Lavender
• Nasturtium
• Peppermint
• Red Clover
• St. Johns Wort
• Stinging Nettle
• Valerian Root
• Yarrow
🔗 Full Article
#Homesteading #NaturalHealing
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Log Raised Beds: A Free Raised Bed Solution
✅ Part 1 - Why Use Them?
▶️ Part 2 - How to Build One
Raised beds are an excellent way to garden, however there are some considerations to be made when choosing your setup.
Many gardeners will use treated wood to build their raised beds, but the problem is the chemicals from the treated wood can and will seep into the soil and ultimately into the plants.
In addition to saving money and avoiding toxins, log raised beds work with the natural soil ecosystem to help buffer moisture levels and promote natural fungal activity in the soil.
#Gardening #Homesteading
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✅ Part 1 - Why Use Them?
▶️ Part 2 - How to Build One
Raised beds are an excellent way to garden, however there are some considerations to be made when choosing your setup.
Many gardeners will use treated wood to build their raised beds, but the problem is the chemicals from the treated wood can and will seep into the soil and ultimately into the plants.
In addition to saving money and avoiding toxins, log raised beds work with the natural soil ecosystem to help buffer moisture levels and promote natural fungal activity in the soil.
#Gardening #Homesteading
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Log Raised Beds: A Free Raised Bed Solution
◀️ Part 1 - Why Use Them?
✅ Part 2 - How to Build One
Start by digging a shallow trench roughly the width of your logs and half the depth so that the logs sit comfortably and don't roll. This digging will give you enough soil to fill roughly half the bed. The fluffed up soil tossed into the center will amount to more than you’d think.
Next, place your logs in the trench. Leave them as big as you can reasonably carry.
If you can find dead wood already downed that is ideal. The mycological community in the wood will help to improve your soil even more.
#Gardening #Homesteading
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◀️ Part 1 - Why Use Them?
✅ Part 2 - How to Build One
Start by digging a shallow trench roughly the width of your logs and half the depth so that the logs sit comfortably and don't roll. This digging will give you enough soil to fill roughly half the bed. The fluffed up soil tossed into the center will amount to more than you’d think.
Next, place your logs in the trench. Leave them as big as you can reasonably carry.
If you can find dead wood already downed that is ideal. The mycological community in the wood will help to improve your soil even more.
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If the posts above peaked your interest, you may also enjoy my 3-part post about Hügelkultur, a traditional German-style raised bed.
You can learn all about Hügelkultur here:
https://t.me/EvolvedTruth/4090
#Gardening #Homesteading
@EvolvedTruth
You can learn all about Hügelkultur here:
https://t.me/EvolvedTruth/4090
#Gardening #Homesteading
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Hügelkultur Raised Garden Beds Part 1 - What is Hügelkultur?
Part 2 - Why Use Hügelkultur?
Part 3 - How to Build a Hügelbed
Hügelkultur is a centuries-old, traditional way of building a garden bed from rotten logs and plant debris. These mound shapes are…
Part 2 - Why Use Hügelkultur?
Part 3 - How to Build a Hügelbed
Hügelkultur is a centuries-old, traditional way of building a garden bed from rotten logs and plant debris. These mound shapes are…
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Onions are in the ground 🧅✅️
Beets will go with them since the two are good companions. I'll likely do 2-3 harvests of beets since they only take about 2 months to harvest.
Carrots on the other rows, and that'll do it for this bed. 🥕🥕🥕🥕
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Beets will go with them since the two are good companions. I'll likely do 2-3 harvests of beets since they only take about 2 months to harvest.
Carrots on the other rows, and that'll do it for this bed. 🥕🥕🥕🥕
#Homesteading
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The Egg Float Test
Have you ever wondered if your eggs have gone bad? Well, there's a very simple way to check.
Place the egg(s) in a bowl of water and observe what they do. If they sink and rest on their side, they're fresh. If they sink but stand on their end, then they're starting to get old. And if the eggs float, they've gone bad.
#Homesteading
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Have you ever wondered if your eggs have gone bad? Well, there's a very simple way to check.
Place the egg(s) in a bowl of water and observe what they do. If they sink and rest on their side, they're fresh. If they sink but stand on their end, then they're starting to get old. And if the eggs float, they've gone bad.
#Homesteading
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Evolved Truth
The Egg Float Test Have you ever wondered if your eggs have gone bad? Well, there's a very simple way to check. Place the egg(s) in a bowl of water and observe what they do. If they sink and rest on their side, they're fresh. If they sink but stand on their…
I used this method today to test some eggs I found buried deep in one of our pine trees. A few of our hens have been hiding their eggs.
That's one of the only downsides to letting your chickens roam free, but it's well worth it because pasture-raised chickens are happy chickens, and the egg-quality from them is unmatched.
#Homesteading
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That's one of the only downsides to letting your chickens roam free, but it's well worth it because pasture-raised chickens are happy chickens, and the egg-quality from them is unmatched.
#Homesteading
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Hügelkultur Raised Garden Beds
Part 1 - What is Hügelkultur?
Part 2 - Why Use Hügelkultur?
Part 3 - How to Build a Hügelbed
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Part 1 - What is Hügelkultur?
Part 2 - Why Use Hügelkultur?
Part 3 - How to Build a Hügelbed
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Secret Homestead of Survival (#Documentary)
Rick and Jane have created a permaculture survivalist homestead hidden within the Appalachian Mountains. The Austin's are authors of numerous survival books and run the largest Prepper education camp in the country.
In this one hour video you will learn countless valuable homestead and survival tips covering all kinds of topics including animal husbandry, permaculture, water conservation, bees, and much more.
🔗 Watch on Rumble
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Rick and Jane have created a permaculture survivalist homestead hidden within the Appalachian Mountains. The Austin's are authors of numerous survival books and run the largest Prepper education camp in the country.
In this one hour video you will learn countless valuable homestead and survival tips covering all kinds of topics including animal husbandry, permaculture, water conservation, bees, and much more.
🔗 Watch on Rumble
#Homesteading #Survival
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