A retro lifestyle based on providing for our own practical needs, homesteading focuses on activities like growing food and producing our own energy and household products.
With food, fuel and power bills on the rise, it’s a good time to get onboard.
While associated with the back-to-the-land movement, elements of homesteading can be practised almost anywhere, including in the city.
Benefits include reduced costs, connection to nature and a greater sense of security. It’s also easier on the environment — items made at home accrue fewer food miles and contribute fewer pollutants.
GETTING STARTED
Homesteading requires time, energy, knowledge, skills and practice. Begin with something you enjoy.
To build skills, explore the range of courses, DIY books, blogs and niche magazines on subjects like permaculture, herbal medicine, Indigenous crafts, building and so on — whatever appeals to you.
Also source help from the older generation and those already following the lifestyle.
As DIY requires various tools and materials, free up workspace and
