Millennial homesteaders pursuing a compassionate & connected life on a plant based hobby farm
Hi Friends! Today I wanted to give a quick overview on a three different options that fall under the category, meat-free homestead. I'm going to give a quick rundown on the vegan lifestyle, vegetarian diet, and plant based diet, and how these different ways of living can work well with a homesteading lifestyle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQsycP27uPg Infographic…
Continue reading ➞ Vegan, Vegetarian, and Plant Based Homesteading
Hi friends! Today I want to share a quick tutorial on starting microgreens. Microgreens are a really easy way to grow indoors during the winter, and produce nutrient packed greens to put on salads, sandwiches, bowls, and pretty much everything! They are so delicious, really easy to grow, and can allow you to continue gardening,…
A few weeks back I wrote a post about things to consider BEFORE homesteading, which you can read here. That post in many ways was cautionary, considering aspects of homesteading that may not be right for everyone. This post is a whole different perspective, and will explore the very best side of homesteading, and capture…
What makes a modern homestead different than a traditional one? Today I want to answer this question for all those who may be wondering. I wouldn't have even known what this was a year ago. It's all been this crazy, unexpected adventure for us, but we wouldn't change it for the world. Old Ways, New…
Continue reading ➞ What is a Modern Homestead? | Old Ways, New Technology
Hi Friends! Are you looking for a creative strategy or two to bring in some extra income on your homestead? I see a lot of great ideas online, but many of them involve selling meat, dairy, or animals. Those strategies may work for you; however, with the Sunshine Farm being primarily a plant-based homestead, with…
Continue reading ➞ Make Money on a Homestead Without Using Animal Products
Good morning friends! Yesterday Chris and I spent most of the day working outside, even though it was windy and in the 30s. We were working on getting a pile of wood chips off of our driveway and into the garden. Well, this morning I woke up to snow falling and a fresh layer of…
Continue reading ➞ Starting a Back to Eden Garden | A No Till Organic Gardening Method
Hi Friends! Happy almost 2019, we're so close to a brand new year. To be honest I find it a little silly how much people think a new year means change, when it is really an arbitrary date we've chosen to represent the next 365 days of life. However, I do appreciate how hopeful a…
Continue reading ➞ 3 Lessons Learned in Starting a YouTube Channel | Our Experience so far
Today I want to address the concept of our plant-based homestead and answer some questions about this. As usual, you can watch the video below or read the post, the information is not all the same, but there is definitely some overlap. WHAT is a plant-based homestead? To start off, it is helpful to consider…
Continue reading ➞ Can you Homestead as a Vegetarian or Vegan? | Plant Based Homesteading
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I only link to products that I know and love. We are almost two years into living on our little farm and we are learning new things every day. Recently, we learned all…
Continue reading ➞ Adding Barn Cats to the Farm | An Adorable Method to Pest Control
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