How Do You Become An Urban Homesteader?
With the downturn in the economy, people are becoming more interested in learning to live a simple and sustainable lifestyle that can lead to greater self-sufficiency. Homesteading methods, which embody these goals, can be practiced in almost any environment on earth, including an urban one. Read below to find tips on how to become an urban homesteader. Grow an urban homesteader garden. Foods such as radishes, lettuces, carrots, pole beans, Swiss chard, and tomatoes can be easily grown in small spaces. You can grow homesteader plants on an urban window sill, in pots, on a balcony, on a rooftop, on a deck, or in a small yard if you have access to one and permission or rights to use it. Learn to grow a vertical garden as an alternative method of growing food in a small space (see Resources below). Container gardens can also be used to grow certain types of plants in small spaces. When gardening in an urban homestead space, know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Join a communi
