Once you’ve wrapped your head around Why Bother with Homesteading and Permaculture, then the next step is to GET STARTED!
1. How to Start: Understanding the Land – Site Analysis
I recommend starting with this video, which walks you through the the basics of understanding the land. The knowledge shared will be helpful even if you don’t yet own land, so I highly recommend starting here!
2. How to Start a Food Forest – The Tree Nursery
In this next video, I share the basics you need to know to start a food forest. The primary focus is on creating a safe protected area to nurture your baby trees; a Tree Nursery! If you want to learn more about What a Food Forest Is, and WHY they matter, then check out this video.
3. How to Start a Food Forest – Canopy Design
After that, I recommend watching this crash course on Food Forest Canopy Design. It basically explains some of the main ideas behind tree placement. Essentially it answers the question; Where should I plant stuff?
4. More Resources
Beyond that, check out this digest of more great permaculture, homesteading, and food forest resources.
