Comments for Suburban Homesteading

Comment on Come on in and have a seat by SuburbanGirl

SuburbanGirl — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:36:24 +0000

I really like your blog and read it all the time. While I can’t do everything you’ve talked about (due to homeowner’s association and zoning issues), I have definitely incorporated a lot of your recommendations into my household. I started a small vegetable garden on the side of my house and went in together on an order of heirloom seeds with my sister. I plan to grow things I can’t find at the grocery store. (Plus, I’ve noticed over the years that the veggies they DO have don’t taste as good as what I remember from childhood).

One thing that has helped me “homestead” in the city is to seek out other homesteaders who are able to raise livestock (which I can’t) and get some of their yield for my freezer. I now have homegrown, organic rabbit and lamb in my freezer — it’s excellent quality and also makes me feel a little bit part of the process, too. And the food I cook at home now is so tasty!

Plus, this new focus has really changed my mindset about conservation of everything — money, electricity, water, food and so on. I make fewer trips to town on errands. I keep all lights off in my house except in rooms I’m occupying at that moment. I use every bit of food (and even look for recipes in which I can incorporate small amounts of vegetables/meat left in the fridge).

While I’m not a full-fledged “homesteader,” I think my mindset has changed radically from reading this blog.

Thank you for writing it !

Comment on Farm Census by The Author

The Author — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:57:41 +0000

I hear ya:) Summer chores consume so much of our time it’s hard to concentrate on anything else. But, I will endeavor to keep stay consistent with the blog.

Thanks for chimming in.

Comment on Farm Census by container gardener

container gardener — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:07:10 +0000

I’m spending more and more time on this site when I really should be concentrating on work. keep it up. and remember “If life gives you weeds….make herbal tea. =) Keep on Gardening

Comment on Lessons In Laundry by Retractable Clothesline

Retractable Clothesline — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:19:34 +0000

Talking of clotheslines, I have not repaired our clothes dryer given that it’s been broken and have begun drying out our laundry washing exterior!

Comment on Mason Jar Lemonade and Iced Tea by Katie

Katie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:21:40 +0000

I just discovered the delights of traditional iced tea and have been trying to figure out the best way to brew it. This way seems pretty easy and there’s just something so attractive about mason jars.

Comment on Homestead Sausage by Sausage Stuffer

Sausage Stuffer — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:46:55 +0000

Planet’s Largest Sausage was finished at 13 miles long on 19 June 1988

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Tweets that mention So much going on | Suburban Homesteading -- Topsy.com — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:24:53 +0000

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Comment on Bountiful Blueberries by Michele R

Michele R — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:03:01 +0000

I love blueberries! I am looking forward to getting some transplants from my father this next week. My dh thinks I’m a bit crazy, but I am putting them in our flower garden around the pool. lol. Raspberries too.

Just found your site a few weeks ago. Love it.

Comment on A Year in the Life of a Suburban Homestead by The Author

The Author — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:19:46 +0000

Welcome Aboard Chris!
Loved Aussieland when I was there.

You haven’t lost the rest of the article. When I wrote the post I never figured it would be soooo long. Nine pages and counting. I decided to post the year by quarters to make it more manageable. I’ll pop up April, May and June next week.

My suburban address is not by choice, but rather circumstance. I would much prefer a place in the country with more land. And, that is my future plan.

My advice would be to figure out what you have to spend or can afford, then search around and see if you can buy property with that and how much property. Someone once told me that you buy the most land with the funds you have because a house can always be enlarged.

Thanks for stopping by.

Comment on A Year in the Life of a Suburban Homestead by Chris

Chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:04:03 +0000

G’day.

Its interesting reading your list there of each month and what you have to do (came across it from google). It seems quite practical, I can’t believe you manage to work it. I’m not sure if I just can’t find it (still getting used to computers) but is there a link to the rest of this article? I see Jan, Feb and March (winter for you? I live in Australia, bloody hot at the moment) was wondering where the other months/seasons were.

just pondering the concept of suburban homesteading, currently in the market for my first house. Was really wondering if its worth it. But also, how much time it takes and how far ‘homesteading’ you can be in a suburban house.

Keep up the good work, and thanks for publishing your works and progress on the net for us (by us I mean newcomers to homesteading) to read and learn about.

Cheers, Chris.