Why Homesteading?
Homesteading is a term used to describe different actions that some
people do in order to generate their own food, without the need to
generate a profit. It is a very healthy hobby or lifestyle that also
gives back to the environment. This includes: raising animals for food
like chickens, goats, sheep, or cows, gardening, composting,
collecting rainwater, and preserving the extra food. It reduces
overall waste production, as paper products, food waste can be
composted, and since things are being stored, less plastic-covered
product is purchased.
Leaving Grass Behind
Grass is a trend that was started by royalty to show off how much land
they could possess without having to use it for food. This, however,
is a major waste of water. Turning lawns into home gardens, or even
just replacing grass with a healthier option such as moss, clover,
native ground-cover, or many others, reduces the amount of water
consumed in order to "maintain property value". So long as more native
plants are used, it will also improve the life of pollinators as well
as oxygen quality in the area. These plants trend to require less
maintenance as they are already acclimatized and will be more
resilient to the surrounding environment.
