Sustainable homestead

In order to be a successful homesteader, you need to realize that homesteading requires hard work and dedication. Here are some harsh truths.

Low maintenance farm animals promote sustainable practices and are a wise choice for beginners or those with limited experience in farming.

We talk a lot about becoming more self-sufficient in this homesteader life, but in reality, being completely self-sufficient isn't possible in this day and age. In fact, it wasn't possible with the pioneers of old either. We must rely on the community, so let's unpack what community sufficiency means.

Perennial vegetables - crops you can plant once, and harvest year after year - are relatively rare in the plant food world, but save you tonnes of money!

How to setup and use a homestead layout planner so you can map out what to include and where to locate each area of your homestead setup.

When designing layouts for homesteading on a quarter-acre (approximately 4050 square feet), it's essential to balance the requirements for agriculture,

Homesteading for the long term requires some unique skills & the attitude to make it work, it's all about homesteading for sustainability.

My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don't know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a

You can create your own food, grow your veggies, raise animals, and even start a business. Become a better homestead with Gently Sustainable.

Reasons you should NOT become a backyard homesteader... I guess you're probably wondering what this is all about. Are you really ready for the reality?