I hear from many of you who are dreaming of life on a homestead, but you are currently living in the suburbs. While it can be discouraging to search and wait for that dream property, there is so much you can do in the backyard of your neighborhood lot. Join me in listening to Katie’s story about making the most of where you are. Katie now helps other homestead dreamers begin their homesteading endeavors no matter how small their property.
In this episode, we cover:
How Katie began homesteading using only her balcony
Why beekeeping should be the gateway venture for homesteaders
Getting started raising meat rabbits in your backyard
A cost breakdown for raising meat rabbits
An argument for being involved in the raising and processing of the meat you consume
What benefit is there to keeping bees on your homestead?
Issues to watch out for in your bee hives
Navigating hive swarming and splitting
How much honey do beehives produce?
Is beekeeping safe? How often do you get stung?
How to get plugged in to your local beekeeping community and find a mentor
All about the helpful resource Katie has created to help you get started with beekeeping
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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