Homesteading in the City? It's Urban Homestead!

Homesteading in the City? It’s Urban Homestead!

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Homesteading in the City? It's Urban Homestead!
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Are you interested in homesteading but worried that you don’t have enough room? Gardening, raising animals, and alternative energy systems can take up some space. However, even people living in the middle of the city can take advantage of the space they have and embrace a homesteading lifestyle. It’s called Urban Homesteading and it may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. 

Gardening in Small Spaces

You don’t need acres to grow produce. What you do need, whether you have a small space or not, is a plan. Think about maximizing the space you have. For example, climbing plants like beans can be placed at the back or edge of your garden space where they can use the fence or wall to climb.

Steer clear of plants that require lots of space like pumpkins or watermelon and instead look for plants that produce a lot of fruits or vegetables without requiring too much space. Tomatoes are a great example of a plant that has a high yield without taking up space and soil. Herbs can be grown in windowsills and on elevated planters too.

Doubling Up

There are some opportunities to double up your homesteading activities. For example, you might farm fish and embrace hydroponic or aquaponic gardening. This is something you can place either inside or outside your home. Both greens and herbs grow quite successfully this way and what’s better than fish and a salad for dinner?

Get Creative with Your Space

Take a look at the space you have. Rooftops, window sills, fencing and patios and porches all provide a perfect space for gardening and more. In fact, many urban dwellers keep chickens in their backyard. All you need is space for a small coup. Whether you’re in the city or in the country homesteading is an acquired skill. You’ll learn as you go. Next time we’ll take a look at fun ways to improve your homesteading skills