Suburban Micro-Farm (Book Review)

Suburban Micro-Farm (Book Review)

What is the first thing that a suburban homesteader does?  I’m sure you guessed correctly – they start a garden.  It’s probably the easiest thing to do to start a self-reliant lifestyle because of many reasons. There’s a low barrier to entry – you just need some dirt and a few seeds – and it’s

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 37

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 37

Once again, it’s been about a month since I’ve updated you on the going ons here! Let’s jump in and see what’s been going on here at the Suburban Steader Homestead! This Week’s Milestones Prolific Garden Harvest Continues I told you about my prolific cucumber harvest in my last post.  Well, I’m proud to report

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 32

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 32

Wow – it’s been six weeks since I posted a weekly update here.  There’s been a lot going on here including some weekend trips, considerable garden growth, an improvement in my fitness and a possible new business venture. Let’s jump in and see what’s been going on here at the Suburban Steader Homestead! This Week’s

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 26

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 26

The Suburban Steader Homestead was a fairly quiet place this week.  This time of year is, unfortunately, not a busy one when it comes to homesteading activities.  That being said, summer is a busy time so let’s check in and see what happened. This Week’s Milestones A Great Getaway Mrs. Suburban Steader and I were

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 25

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 25

I’m getting back on the horse here with my weekly updates.  Week 25 was a busy one around the Suburban Steader Homestead.  We didn’t do a lot of work around the house, but the week seemed to really be a whirlwind.  We’ll get into it here: This Week’s Milestones Two Special Days I spend a

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Weeks 22, 23 & 24

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Weeks 22, 23 & 24

Holy crap! Has it really been three weeks since the last time I wrote an update?  I guess it’s because I’ve been pretty busy around the Suburban Steader Homestead.    With that in mind, let’s just right in and see what happened over the last few weeks! This Week’s Milestones Local Hiking Long Island is far

Toolbox Build: Introduction

Toolbox Build: Introduction

Tools and the act of building out a toolbox were a right of passage in my family.  My grandfathers were both tradesmen – a welder and a naval diesel mechanic – and my father is a plumber.  The ability to work with your hands was almost a requirement from the womb.  All of these men

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 21

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 21

Week 21 at the Suburban Steader Homestead was a busy one.  The Mrs had to travel to Nashville for a few days this week.  It’s always an adventure when she’s gone for a few days.  I can handle things on the homefront; it’s more how the routine gets skewed so badly.  And, if I’m anything,

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 20

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 20

Phew! So glad this week is over.  It’s been one of those weeks that just wouldn’t end.  Work was a bear – nothing bad, just busy – and home life has been hectic as well.  The Suburban Steader Homestead made some progress in terms of the garden and I even got into the workshop to

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 19

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 19

I can’t believe how quickly these weekly updates come.  Seems like the last one was just yesterday.  I guess that means I’m keeping busy.  Week 19 y’all! Can you believe we’ve exhausted almost twenty weeks in 2017? Been pretty busy around the Suburban Steader Homestead this week.  Come along and check out what went on.

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