Welcome to our New Zealand Homestead
We might not have an Aga (I can dream) and a tidy pantry, but we are learning different means of self-sufficiency, building community, and living seasonally.
On our Central Otago lifestyle block, we don’t do things perfectly, but we aren’t afraid of mistakes. All gardeners know that there are no mistakes, just learning opportunities. We just apply that to all principles of the self-sufficiency journey.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Understanding what animal health requirements your stock needs to stay healthy and productive.
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FOOD GROWING
Self-sufficiency on all scales, from lifestyle block owners to renters. Homesteading doesn’t care if you have a mortgage.
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PRESERVING
Different methods of storing your food, from pressure canning to dehydrating. I’ll share what works best.
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Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Combining the pumpkin, warming spices and the cinnamon butter to make these delicious rolls. I love to make them in my Lodge Cast Iron skillet - the 30cm skillet is...
Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Combining the pumpkin, warming spices and the cinnamon butter to make these delicious rolls. I love to make them in my Lodge Cast Iron skillet - the 30cm skillet is...
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Meat Birds: Raising and Processing Our Roosters
Raising and processing your own meat birds isn’t for everyone, but it’s a deeply rewarding part of small-scale farming. Our Wyandotte roosters gave us a sustainable, hands-on way to feed...
Meat Birds: Raising and Processing Our Roosters
Raising and processing your own meat birds isn’t for everyone, but it’s a deeply rewarding part of small-scale farming. Our Wyandotte roosters gave us a sustainable, hands-on way to feed...
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