Well said. This is the mindset in our household as well. We’re young, and not nearly as self sufficient as we’d like... we want a small self sustaining homestead to pass down to our child. Every choice we make now is made with the intent that it will get us closer to that dream.
We’re working on turning our small suburban home into a tiny homestead as a “practice run” while we save up for the real thing. And we’re constantly adding to our list of skills and practical hobbies so we can pass knowledge down to our little one.
The ability to provide necessities for yourself and your loved ones is worth more than all the sparkly and shiny things in the world.
P.S. Building a nice home library never hurts, just be sure to include some field guides and reference books.
Get books on foraging, edible mushrooms, wild game recipes, scavenging. More worth than any precious metal, (giggles....my precious).
Skillsets can be used as a bartering utility. Learn carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Even less modern conveniences, such as hand digging a bucket well.
Plan A must be followed by plan B, all the way to Z.
In your scenario; 5 gl bucket gardens! We are out in a remote forest area and I still do bucket gardens along with our two acre garden.
Two acre garden in the wilderness? You’re living the dream!
I’ve a personal preference towards permaculture style gardens. My plants have to go in the ground, if I pot them I’m likely to also kill them... Our thumbs aren’t yet the greenest. But for us, priority #1 is always getting perennials established. Herb gardens and berry patches are such an easy and rewarding starting point for anyone looking to grow something edible.
As for skills, we divide and conquer for now. Husband handles the tool belt, and I handle things like canning and fiber crafts or textiles. That division of labor may not work for everyone, but it’s perfect for us.
Yes, fortunately we are. Only because we prepared for it. in 03 we sold our General Contracting firm in ATL. Sold our HOA home in Hall county. Scuttled other unnecessary debt items. Scaled back, minimalized.
Relocated to our present location. NO mortgage, NO auto loans, NO CC debt.
Bought dirt in a couple of locations, invested in nonperishable food stocks, bulk beans and other sources of protein.
This year is when we dig our hand well, as back up.
You and your husband keep doing what you are doing. On the right track.
Well said. This is the mindset in our household as well. We’re young, and not nearly as self sufficient as we’d like... we want a small self sustaining homestead to pass down to our child. Every choice we make now is made with the intent that it will get us closer to that dream.
We’re working on turning our small suburban home into a tiny homestead as a “practice run” while we save up for the real thing. And we’re constantly adding to our list of skills and practical hobbies so we can pass knowledge down to our little one.
The ability to provide necessities for yourself and your loved ones is worth more than all the sparkly and shiny things in the world.
P.S. Building a nice home library never hurts, just be sure to include some field guides and reference books.
Get books on foraging, edible mushrooms, wild game recipes, scavenging. More worth than any precious metal, (giggles....my precious).
Skillsets can be used as a bartering utility. Learn carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Even less modern conveniences, such as hand digging a bucket well.
Plan A must be followed by plan B, all the way to Z.
In your scenario; 5 gl bucket gardens! We are out in a remote forest area and I still do bucket gardens along with our two acre garden.
Two acre garden in the wilderness? You’re living the dream!
I’ve a personal preference towards permaculture style gardens. My plants have to go in the ground, if I pot them I’m likely to also kill them... Our thumbs aren’t yet the greenest. But for us, priority #1 is always getting perennials established. Herb gardens and berry patches are such an easy and rewarding starting point for anyone looking to grow something edible.
As for skills, we divide and conquer for now. Husband handles the tool belt, and I handle things like canning and fiber crafts or textiles. That division of labor may not work for everyone, but it’s perfect for us.
Yes, fortunately we are. Only because we prepared for it. in 03 we sold our General Contracting firm in ATL. Sold our HOA home in Hall county. Scuttled other unnecessary debt items. Scaled back, minimalized.
Relocated to our present location. NO mortgage, NO auto loans, NO CC debt.
Bought dirt in a couple of locations, invested in nonperishable food stocks, bulk beans and other sources of protein.
This year is when we dig our hand well, as back up.
You and your husband keep doing what you are doing. On the right track.