Cascadia
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Hey there! I was just currious if there were any folks out there interested in the subject of growing all or a high percentage of your own food?
When I was a kid, I worked for a vegetarian hippy couple who grew about 75% of all their food, they had fruit trees, berries, and a variety of veggie crops. I was always so inspired by the idea of growing the bulk of my food. They had a home buisiness that occupied lots of their time, so they used me to help with what they couldn't do.
My father had aspired to this as well in his earlier years, but he just couldn't get it done. Now I am trying for myself. Last summer I moved onto a piece of land in the Coastal mountains of far northern California, I'm far enough inland that I have a great fog free summer, but not far enough to get much of any snow. Its my hope that I can homested on this land(its paid for), and rely lightly on the outside world.
I planted Garlic and Fava beans to over winter, and am planing a large summer garden. I have also ordered Amaranth, Quinoa, and Millet seeds. I intend to grow lots of Potatoes, Squash, and other good keeping crops for winter eating, along with plenty of veggies for caning.
Anyways, just currious if other like minded folks lurk here?
When I was a kid, I worked for a vegetarian hippy couple who grew about 75% of all their food, they had fruit trees, berries, and a variety of veggie crops. I was always so inspired by the idea of growing the bulk of my food. They had a home buisiness that occupied lots of their time, so they used me to help with what they couldn't do.
My father had aspired to this as well in his earlier years, but he just couldn't get it done. Now I am trying for myself. Last summer I moved onto a piece of land in the Coastal mountains of far northern California, I'm far enough inland that I have a great fog free summer, but not far enough to get much of any snow. Its my hope that I can homested on this land(its paid for), and rely lightly on the outside world.
I planted Garlic and Fava beans to over winter, and am planing a large summer garden. I have also ordered Amaranth, Quinoa, and Millet seeds. I intend to grow lots of Potatoes, Squash, and other good keeping crops for winter eating, along with plenty of veggies for caning.
Anyways, just currious if other like minded folks lurk here?