What it’s like to jump into homesteading for the very first time?
When we’re interested in learning a new skill, the first step is to research and read about it. But the real learning comes when we roll up our sleeves and start doing that thing that we’re interested in.
Nothing beats the insights and knowledge that come from actually stepping out from behind the research and actually giving it a try.
My guest this week understands that well.
Bev Ross is a long-time listener of this podcast and for years she dreamed of living a homesteading life.
Well earlier this year, she and her family decided to stop dreaming about homesteading and dropped everything to start doing it.
They sold their home, moved across the country and dove head first into growing food, raising chickens and living closer to their food.
But they tried to be smart about it.
They didn’t quit their full time jobs. They aren’t trying to farm. They tried not to bite off too much at once.
In other words, they’re easing into this lifestyle one step at a time and we chat about what ups and downs she’s experienced so far.
You will learn: Why it’s important to do your research on zoning laws before you start Some of the challenges you can face The benefits to your children when homesteading Why record keeping is so key Tips for journaling on the fly The biggest lessons learned so far How this lifestyle is not about pass or failAs always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/122 to get a full transcript of the episode and all the links mentioned in the show.
LH 172: What Happened To The Podcast and Other News
LH 171: Growing Heirloom Flowers
LH 170: Creating a Garden Sancuary
LH 169: Homemade Gifts - All Natural Body Care
LH 168: Making Herbal Infusions
LH 167: How to Save Seed From Your Garden
LH 166: Backyard Chicken Keeping Hacks
LH 165: Real Farm-to-Table Food for Pets
LH 164: Homemade Cheese in an Hour or LESS
LH 163: Organizing Your Homestead
LH 162: Grow More Food in Less Space
LH 161: Extraordinary Edible Plants
LH 160: Preserving Your Own Gourmet Meat With Curing, Smoking and Drying
LH 159: How to Be A Better Food Gardener With Science
LH 158: Eating Local and Exploring More Flavor
LH 157: The Magic of Vintage Garden Books and Cookbooks
LH 156: Top 10 Favorite Farm Fresh Things
LH 155: Simple Seasonal Eating and Plum Liqueur
LH 154: The Homemade Kitchen with Alana Chernila
LH 153: Making Real Pickles and Other Fermentation Basics
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