This kind of thing is our dream! Thanks for posting these homesteading videos. How long do you suspect it would take the average person to become self sufficient if they have a little space to create this lifestyle? I really can't wait until we can do the same :)
@thehumblepepper Well, it doesn't take long and, remember, it's very difficult to become completely self-sufficient. We grow as much as we can to avoid having to shop in the supermarkets. Also, young fruit trees take a long time to start producing - you have to wait around 5 years, for example, for pears.
well you could also use some newspaper such as "wyborcza" or "express" or some other VERY interesting newspapers as of lately, and then spread about 5-10 cm of pre dried grass clippings on top , that would make an awesome mulch, for our great polish land.
Yes, the soil gets very dry so not a bad idea. We actually use lawnmower grass clippings on our main strawberry rows - works well is very lightly spread.
Ha ha -- "WE just weeded". Good idea about the oak leaves for the blueberries. . . I have eight new blueberry bushes just planted and I was going to use pine needles, but we have a big oak at the far end of our property. I get the best ideas from you Magda!
Yes, weeding is my 'worst' job of all in the garden and I am still recovering today from my exertions yesterday. Have a think about the leaves - we gather them at the end of the autumn, break them down with soil and they make great compost (actually got the idea off another youtube video!).
@ivankinsman -- We used to compost our leaves too (mainly maple) -- end result some really nice leaf mold. But the idea of oak leaves specifically to acidify the soil for blueberries hadn't occurred to me, and I think that's a brilliant idea, especially since we have the proper tree. : )
This kind of thing is our dream! Thanks for posting these homesteading videos. How long do you suspect it would take the average person to become self sufficient if they have a little space to create this lifestyle? I really can't wait until we can do the same :)
thehumblepepper 11 months ago
@thehumblepepper Well, it doesn't take long and, remember, it's very difficult to become completely self-sufficient. We grow as much as we can to avoid having to shop in the supermarkets. Also, young fruit trees take a long time to start producing - you have to wait around 5 years, for example, for pears.
ivankinsman 11 months ago
well you could also use some newspaper such as "wyborcza" or "express" or some other VERY interesting newspapers as of lately, and then spread about 5-10 cm of pre dried grass clippings on top , that would make an awesome mulch, for our great polish land.
KsiadzRobak007 1 year ago
Mulch those rows, you can buy some cheap hay round bales for as little as 70-100 per row and 2 of those should cover these 3 rows and spare some.
KsiadzRobak007 1 year ago
Yes, the soil gets very dry so not a bad idea. We actually use lawnmower grass clippings on our main strawberry rows - works well is very lightly spread.
ivankinsman 1 year ago
Ha ha -- "WE just weeded". Good idea about the oak leaves for the blueberries. . . I have eight new blueberry bushes just planted and I was going to use pine needles, but we have a big oak at the far end of our property. I get the best ideas from you Magda!
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
Hi Renee,
Yes, weeding is my 'worst' job of all in the garden and I am still recovering today from my exertions yesterday. Have a think about the leaves - we gather them at the end of the autumn, break them down with soil and they make great compost (actually got the idea off another youtube video!).
ivankinsman 1 year ago
@ivankinsman -- We used to compost our leaves too (mainly maple) -- end result some really nice leaf mold. But the idea of oak leaves specifically to acidify the soil for blueberries hadn't occurred to me, and I think that's a brilliant idea, especially since we have the proper tree. : )
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago