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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Waterglassed Eggs
Waterglassing eggs or slack eggs or lambing eggs. Whatever you call it, it's a relatively out-there way to preserve eggs that may put a few people off. The idea of...
Waterglassed Eggs
Waterglassing eggs or slack eggs or lambing eggs. Whatever you call it, it's a relatively out-there way to preserve eggs that may put a few people off. The idea of...
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Honey Marshmallows
These simple, three ingredient marshmallows are so easy to make. We harvest our own honey from the beehives out the back of our property, so we always have it in...
Honey Marshmallows
These simple, three ingredient marshmallows are so easy to make. We harvest our own honey from the beehives out the back of our property, so we always have it in...
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Green Tomato Curry
In Autumn, we can get caught out with some plants and tomatoes are one such example.
Green Tomato Curry
In Autumn, we can get caught out with some plants and tomatoes are one such example.
