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The Future of the Modern Homestead

October 21, 2019 by Andrew 2 Comments

Victory gardens were encouraged for families during war time.

We all have likely heard the word homesteading in our daily strolls through social media. Is homesteading a new fad that people want to pursue? Do they know how to incorporate that daunting word into their already busy lifestyle? Probably not, however there was a time in the past when everyone was encouraged to have a homestead.

Victory gardens were an idea from the past that encouraged self reliance and community. We all wish other fads from the past would have stayed preserved in the time they lived, however building a homestead is something everyone should be encouraged to start. This idea of homesteading is the opposite of what’s in place in today’s world. How do we remove this stigma that comes with homesteading that we need lots of land or time? It is true, certain tasks require a lot of time and land, but there are simple tasks that a family could do to make a tiny homestead work for them. I don’t have actionable advice yet on what that might look like. It will be different for everyone. As I build my homestead, with simplicity in mind, hopefully some ideas will present themselves and I will chronicle them on this blog.

Victory gardens, were used to reduce pressure on the public food supply. Besides indirectly aiding the war effort, these gardens were also considered a civil “morale booster” in that gardeners could feel empowered by their contribution of labor and rewarded by the produce grown. This made victory gardens a part of daily life on the home front.

From Wikipedia

Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex,
the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.

Bill Mollison

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  1. Rob Kaiser

    October 22, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    “As I build my homestead, with simplicity in mind, hopefully some ideas will present themselves and I will chronicle them on this blog.” We’re looking forward to continuing to read your blog posts and share in the journey that you and your family are taking. Keep up the good work!

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    • Andrew

      October 24, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you! I am thankful that you reached out for accountability! That is exactly what I needed also. Looking forward to seeing where your podcast leads you.

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