New blog!! One of my goals in my new space is to learn to be more self-sufficient. I’ve always thought that meant having a large plot of land to do farming activities and other related projects but I’m learning that that’s not always the case. My Pleasant St Homestead Blog will document that journey in becoming more and more self-sufficient. Here are the things I’ve been doing since moving to accomplish this goal
1. Zero-waste lifestyle
Really paying attention to my consumables and seeing where I can reduce waste. Recently I replaced battery operated candles with rechargeable ones so I wouldn’t have to deal with the waste of batteries. Another are reusable produce bags as the farm I get my veggies from uses plastic which drives me nuts.
2. Hydrogardening
I recently got into hydro gardening which is growing vegetables (and plants) in a bed/tub of water and nutrients rather than soil. It’s a little less maintenance as you don’t have to worry about them getting enough water. I’ve been struggling but I recently had some success with cilantro. My plan is once I have a tub fully flourishing I will learn about canning.
3. Dehydrating
This interest came to be as a result of my CSA (community supported agriculture) memberships and having excess of veggies going bad. Dehydrating food can preserve them and you can learn how to use them later. So far I’ve done onions, spinach and a few others.