Image by arttower Homesteading: Not Just for Big Farms Have you ever wondered what a homestead really is? Some people think you need a huge piece of land to be a homesteader, but that's not always the case. In reality, a homestead can be as small as half an acre, or even less, for a single family to thrive. The only time you really need a lot of land is if you're a commercial homesteader. So, don't think you have to be super rich to be a homesteader. You can plant a garden just about anywhere to grow food. Let's learn more about this topic. A homestead is a piece of land where people live and grow their own food. It doesn't have to be a huge farm - even a small backyard can be a homestead! According to Merriam-Webster, a homestead is defined as "the home and adjoining land occupied by a family," "an ancestral home," or "a tract of land acquired from U.S. public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating the tract." In simple...
Welcome to Olden Oasis! At Olden Oasis Homestead, we embrace the beauty of sustainable living and the joy of homesteading. Our blog is a journey through our experiences. Discover how to create things for your homestead, how to grow your own food, from vegetables to herbs, how to forage for wild edibles, and learn about indoor gardening, seasonal planting techniques for outdoor gardening,