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 32: Gardening With Chickens - Interview with Jessi Bloom
LH 31: When Good Food Goes BAD
LH 30: Canning Tricks and Cranberry Sauce
LH 29: Making and Preserving Homemade Applesauce
LH 28: Fermenting Soda with a Ginger Bug
LH 27: Why Canning Pumpkin Puree is Unsafe
LH 26: The Hands-On Home - Interview with Erica Strauss
LH 25: Pickling Brine Questions
LH 24: Making and Using Flavored Vinegars
LH 23: Weck Jars - Demystified
LH 22: Using KonMari to Organize Your Homestead
LH 21: Creating a Bee-Friendly Food Garden
LH 20: Refrigerator Pickles - No Canning Required!
LH 19: Using a Steam Juicer for Canning
LH 18: Making Wine Salt
LH 17: Getting the Most From Your Canning Efforts
LH 16: Where Should You Start?
LH 15: Beginner Backyard Beekeeping & Behind-the-Scenes of TV
LH 14: Growing and Restoring Heirloom Fruit Trees
LH 13: Best Canning Practices for Jar Rings and Pantry Storage
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