Member Hippiemimi
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Thank you much 😁
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Our idea of our dream off grid homestead is a nice flat spot where we can garden and have a small well functioning orchard and animals to help us be as self sustainable as possible. It would have mountains and a stream running through it. It would have gravity fed natural springs and enough timber to not only give us endless supplies of wood to make into firewood but also to build what we want by milling it ourselves. We would have land management on either side of our property. We would have a wood cook stove for heating and cooking along with airtight wood stove just for heating. Our home would be simple and small enough to maintain easily but large enough to welcome friends and family who can contribute to our homestead in the time of need. We would be outside any nearby small towns by an hour or so drive. We would have a hidden food/supplies storage area known only to our family. We would have the option to have nothing owed other than taxes and fuel. We would have a pond stocked with fish and natural duckweed and cat tails which are packed full of nutrients and are great for eating for us and our livestock. We would also have a solar option for things like vacuuming, washing machine, fridge/freezer, etc if we so choose. We would also have another location on the property for emergencies that has at least a months supply of food and water, extra bedding, clothing and any needed supplies in case of evacuation of the home. One thing I’d like to be clear on is that we would have what we need to live completely content without any of the typical utilities. It is a hell of a lot more work but it can be done. We would have a very small chapel since today more than ever we would need to pray together. I would suggest learning how to survive on as little as possible and once you’ve got that down then it’s time to have the things that make your life easier. It is much more difficult to learn how to improvise without trial and error. You will be more inclined to remember important options if you start out with nothing and end with everything. If you start out with everything you may just end up with nothing because something failed. Things will fail. You will need to know what to do immediately and be confident in it.
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I make my own dog food and I wouldn’t expect it to be too much different. I pressure can veggies, meat, bone and potatoes. They love it.
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Had volunteer broccoli come up along my fence and pulled it up to plant it in the garden. I noticed it wanted to bolt super early and was tall and skinny. It’s been really cold here so I have no idea why it did that but I replanted it and cut off all the tops and it’s doing great now.
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This may not be about seeds in particular but good info on how to grow from the grocery store. I grow my own ginger. I select the freshest ones and soak them in water for one week. This removes the root retardant. I replace the water every day. You will start to see the tiny buds of whitish green appear on each tip. Those are the ones that will propagate. Break off the fingers and lay on the soil pressing down to surround it with soil but not completely cover. Keep moist you will soon see the stems growing. Be patient it takes a while. I usually use a ginger pot or large planter. Make sure to keep indoors. 😁 I have also grown lemon trees from seeds and potatoes from the grocery store. Soak overnight and place in a warm location. Once you see sprouts ….plant. Lettuce using the bottom you usually cut off and throw out, green onions as well and celery. Watercress will do the same.
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Can you please help me calculate the mileage per day average on mostly flat and low hill terrain? I have 140 miles trek. I have heard too many different opinions to try to plan that so far.
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Thank you. I have always calculated mine in pints per day. I do this because I actually use pints in all my food preservation/canning so it has been easy for me to figure by taking notes with what we eat. I have also figured out that we will not be eating lunches if times are that extreme. I always add more and over figure by rounding up quite a bit just in case. This method has really helped me calculate what we need.
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I had 8 kits today! Yay! I’m so excited. Her first litter and she did great so far. Trying not to peek at them but at least they are in an enclosed section of shelter and she couldn’t see me looking earlier. I just wanted to say I keep a large tub under my cages. I drag it out and haul it to the garden when it gets full. Works so beautifully! Keeps everything nice and tidy, clean and easy to use.
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Yes! I love mine and I’d be lost without it.
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I agree with all. I would also add in a wood cook stove if you can possibly do that. It’s great for heating and cooking until you can get set up with appliances and a better airtight woodsove. I have mine and I’d never live without it. It heats our bath water, dish water and laundry water and super wonderful for cooking and baking once you figure it out. I think everyone needs one to be completely self sufficient. No gas no propane no electric no solar. Just wood. I also use mine for dehydrating over.
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you I was thinking that would be a good average.
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😂 thank you. That was my idea as well.
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Thanks 😊 we do not keep any so far but in the future possibly. Since it is just my husband and I we are only in need of one doe and buck for now.
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Thank you