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How to Propagate Bamboo, By Cutting, Airlayer and Division
One of my favorite plants to grow on my homestead in Hawai’i is bamboo. It has so many uses. I especially like it because it allows me to earn a small income. Not with the bamboo poles themselves, but by propagating it and selling it to others. ...
Seawater, Is It Ever Ok To Use On Plants?
As an off grid homesteader, you’re always looking for ways to use the natural resources around you to enhance your garden. If you are lucky enough to live by the ocean, I bet you’ve wondered if seawater would be ok to use somehow. Full strength seawater is...
6 Tips To Help Your Shipping Container Home Last Longer
Shipping containers are quickly becoming a popular way to construct a beautiful home for a great price! I have a few friends that live in shipping container homes here in Hawai’i and they love them! But they do stress the importance of taking care of them...
Bamboo Construction: Beginner Guide To Building With Bamboo
Bamboo is a great material to use in construction and after learning a few basic techniques, it can be really easy to build with as well. It grows abundantly throughout many areas of the world, can be harvested easily and once treated, can last a long...
Raising Sheep: What They’ll Eat & What They Won’t
When I was deciding on what animals to get for my off grid homestead, my biggest concern was if my property had enough food to feed them so that I wouldn’t go bankrupt purchasing feed. Turns out, sheep are perfect animals for most homesteads because of their...
Permaculture In Hawai’i
Hawai’i is where the idea for permaculture was born. Long before the word was even coined by its founder, Bill Mollison, the original inhabitants of Hawai’i created a system of agriculture that regeneratively produced more than enough food for all. ...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
