Gardening is hard work
Gardening is hard work. There are many ways that you can get yourself in over your head, so it's important to remember these tips:
The soil prep is hard work. If you're starting a new garden bed, prepare it early and often. If you don't have the right tools or knowledge, consider hiring someone who does. It will save time and energy later on when your garden is flourishing!
Planting is also hard work—but fun! Weeding isn't always enjoyable either (unless it's some kind of weird fetish), but weeding makes all the difference between a productive harvest or going hungry in wintertime due to lack of food stores/canning supplies/blunt-force trauma from having thrown out everything edible except one lonely tomato plant because said tomato plant had no friends left after being picked over by squirrels for months at a time...
Animals are a lot of work
Animals require a lot of work
Animals need food, water, and shelter. They need to be protected from predators. And above all else, they must be kept in a clean environment if you want to keep them around for any length of time (and hey: maybe even reap some benefits from their companionship).
Repurposing things is hard
Have you ever found a great piece of furniture at a yard sale, but had no place to store it? Do you have some plants that need to be divided up into smaller pots? Have you ever come across an old lamp that would look amazing in your new house, but don't know where it would fit?
If so, then you've experienced the joy of repurposing. If not, then here's what it is: reusing something for another purpose or in another way than what was originally intended for it. It can be as simple as painting canvas shoes (like I did) or taking apart old toys and putting them back together with Lego pieces.
Repurposing things is fun because there's so much variety! There are all kinds of ways that people repurpose objects—some use their creativity while others get crafty—and anything can become anything else if someone will just think outside the box long enough.
Raising your own food is hard!
Raising your own food is hard, especially if you're new to it. But don't worry, there are plenty of things that can make the whole process easier. Here are some tips:
If possible, choose a traditional vegetable or fruit variety over something new and untested. Going with a classic is usually better in terms of both flavor and sustainability (meaning how much work it takes).
Don't get discouraged by all the work involved; this is supposed to be fun!
Space does not need to be an issue for those who choose urban homesteading or vertical growing (growing plants on walls or in containers). Some people even grow their own food inside their house! Just remember that even though you may have all the space in the world available for growing produce, you still have limits on where exactly those plants should go. Plants need sunlight too!
Non toxic cleaning can be expensive and time consuming
Non-toxic cleaning can be expensive if done wrong and takes time to get used to.
Use baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils. I have been using this method for about 8 years now and it works great! I have also started making my own products which is an extra step but one that is worth it if you can afford the time.
Use commercial products like castile soap. They are not necessarily any cheaper than non-natural brands but they work well without having to use essential oils or baking soda/vinegar which may not work well in every situation depending on what type of surface you need to clean up.* Stain Removers: When dealing with stains on clothing try applying hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain before washing your clothes; it will help break down any dirt that has gotten stuck in there! If this doesn't work try using dish soap instead since dishsoap contains detergent molecules that can stick more easily onto fabrics when compared against regular detergents used by most laundry soaps out there nowadays. We also recommend adding some white vinegar into your wash cycle just before draining water from tubs/buckets into sink drains; doing so helps remove buildup from inside pipes which may cause clogs later on down road if left untreated over long periods of time. And finally make sure you're cleaning off surfaces regularly like tables surfaces etc...
It's hard to do as much as you want to do!
In the beginning, you'll be learning a lot of new things. It's hard to do as much as you want to do! Keep a journal of what works and what doesn't, so that when the solution comes, it'll make sense. The most important thing is to keep trying; the benefits are worth it!
Homesteading can be done!
Homesteading is hard. If you are commencing your homesteading adventure, it can seem overwhelming at first glance. There’s so much to do! But don’t give up! Everything takes time and planning, but if you take your time and plan out each step carefully, you will succeed in the end.
It may seem like there is too much to accomplish when starting off on a new homesteading journey: acquiring land or property (if applicable), building structures such as a shelter or barn for animals to live in (if applicable), planting crops for food production and storage purposes...the list goes on! But do what you can when possible within the constraints of your budget and resources available at hand without sacrificing quality workmanship or materials used during construction/renovation processes because this could lead to future problems down the road due to poor craftsmanship/construction work done carelessly without proper knowledge about how things work together properly before putting them into action together properly since construction projects require careful planning ahead of time.
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