Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #2

Date: June 25, 2017 - July 2, 2017

Introduction

Welcome to the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter! This newsletter will be released each Sunday with a detailed exposition of the previous week’s homesteading articles.

Mission

The goal of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter is to increase awareness and support of the Steemit homesteading community!

Submissions

In order to recommend articles for future WHN issues, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

To submit a recommendation, simply comment on the most recent WHN article or dm the author (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.chat.

Submission Deadline: 
Saturday evenings before the publication of the WHN on Sundays.

Featured Authors

Featured authors of this WHN issue include: 
@amy-goodrich, @bettertogether, @daddykirbs, @flemingfarm, @foodisfree, @greenacrehome, @hewetthomestead, @mericanhomestead, @pennsif, @rebeccaryan, @riversedge, @runrudy, @sthomestead

Featured Article

“What Kind Of Person Makes A Good Homesteader? ~ Make IT Or BREAK IT!” by @mericanhomestead

According to @mericanhomestead’s article “What Kind Of Person Makes A Good Homesteader? ~ Make IT Or BREAK IT,” there is one thing you must have to make it as a successful homesteader…

and it’s something that everyone has the power to change! Take a look at the video they posted Tuesday and give it some thought - do YOU have the key to homesteading success?!

Featured Photo

Follow @runrudy and upvote if you enjoyed this stunning original macro shot displayed in his Thursday article “Swimming in Yellow - Original Macro Photography!” Great photo @runrudy!

DIY Tutorial(s)

“Using Pallets To Make Raised Garden Beds” by @sthomestead

Now this is what I call killing two birds with one stone - repurposing what you have to make something you need! Check out @sthomestead’s explanation on Tuesday of “Using Pallets To Make Raised Garden Beds.”

Follow @sthomestead to see this frugal DIY explanation and give them an upvote if you like how they look!

“Outdoor Kitchen Build - Part 2 - Kingpost Installation & Construction Video #2” by @greenacrehome

Looking for a bigger project? Check out the newest article in @greenacrehome’s build series - “Outdoor Kitchen Build - Part 2 - Kingpost Installation & Construction Video #2!”

Above is an image of the carefully designed Google Sketchup, follow @greenacrehome to witness the construction and final product! Click here for Part One!

Recipe(s)

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tortilla with Parsley Cashew Sour Cream by @amy-goodrich

Some people may wonder how I chose articles to include in the WHN… but the reason for this one should be obvious. After reading the title, “Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tortilla with Parsley Cashew Sour Cream,” and seeing the delicious looking photo…

I just HAD to share this recipe! Follow @amy-goodrich for the complete recipe and for additional healthy meal options!

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote by @rebeccaryan

Simple, inexpensive, and delicious. What more can you ask for when growing and making your own food?! @rebeccaryan reveals a declicious recipe for “Strawberry Rhubarb Compote” and it’s too sweet not to add to the featured list of recipes!

Follow @rebeccaryan to get the recipe and give it a try! Your tastebuds will thank you so don’t forget to send an upvote!

News

“[STEEMGIG] Beekeepers of Steemit Identifier Badge - Customized FOR YOU!” by @daddykirbs

It is a dream of mine to be able to keep bees on my future homestead… and when I achieve this goal, I will immediately order this amazing new “Beekeepers of Steemit Identifier Badge” designed by @daddykirbs!

Get your own customized badge for only $1 SBD and make sure to follow @daddykirbs to show your appreciation and support! 

Also keep up-to-date with future prepper badges!

We’re Getting Sheep!!! by @greenacrehome

There is nothing more exciting than when a homestead has the chance to introduce new livestock into the mix! It’s even more exciting when that livestock includes two cute new sheep! This past Tuesday, @greenacrehome announced in the article “We’re Getting Sheep!!!” that they recently put down a deposit on two little males!

Follow @greenacrehome to see the preparations and future arrival of these adorable animals!

“Our Homestead” by @riversedge

A lot of new and perspective homesteaders are joining Steemit and opening their homes / land to us through their posts. It’s very exciting to see! That’s why you shouldn’t miss welcoming @riversedge and checking out the future homestead they will be moving to at the end of July!

Follow @riversedge and upvote the article “Our Homestead” to see what they can accomplish with this beautiful piece of property on the river!

Welcome them to Steemit with a comment on their introduction here!

“…do you want to see cute bunnies?” by @bettertogether

Of course we do! Who doesn’t want to see cute bunnies?! If you want to take a look at the four adorable breeding rabbits that @bettertogether picked out for their homestead last Wednesday, check out their video in the “…do you want to see cute bunnies?” article!

Above is a screenshot of ‘Sophie’ - watch the video to meet the other little cuties! Follow @bettertogether and let them know you support their offer to create a Raising Rabbits series!

“1 Gallon of Ladybugs Arrived! - Pics/GIF/Vid” by @flemingfarm

Natural pest control to the rescue! This past Thursday, @flemingfarm posted an article stating that their order of “1 Gallon of Ladybugs Arrived!” Ladybugs eat aphids, spider mites, and other little pests so they are definitely beneficial to homesteads!

Follow @flemingfarm to see the photos and videos of the big release as well as how they fare at their new home!

“Today I Start a New Permaculture Experiment!” by @hewetthomestead

A new experiment begins - @hewetthomestead stated Thursday that “Today I Start a New Permaculture Experiment!” in order to grow crops in a salty, sandy plot of land! With frequent floods from the river, will his experiment be a success?!

Follow @hewetthomestead and watch the video to see if they survive and thrive or die trying! Best of luck!

Homesteaders & Preppers on steemit - the 100 edition v4 [01 Jul ‘17] by @pennsif

Just yesterday we reached 100 on the list created by @pennsif! In the article “Homesteaders & Preppers on steemit - the 100 edition v4,” you can find a growing list of homesteaders and preppers on Steemit!

Definitely an invaluable resource that you will not want to miss… follow @pennsif to stay informed about the members of the Steemit homestead & prepper community!

Penny for Your Thoughts

“Planting a New Normal: What If Our Streets Were Lined with Community Gardens and Fruit Trees?” by @foodisfree

The beginning of a social movement is always an exciting time… and when that movement is making a BIG impact with a little garden, it’s hard to ignore! This past Monday, @foodisfree raised a question in the article “Planting a New Normal: What If Our Streets Were Lined with Community Gardens and Fruit Trees?”

So read @foodisfree’s article and give it some thought… what doyou think about front yard / community gardens and their potential? Comment below with your opinion to start the discussion and upvote their article if you agree the movement is a good idea!Also ask yourself “What Kind of Ripples Do You Want to Make?” and answer below!

That’s All Folks!

That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 14 articles by 13 different authors!

Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #3 - simply comment below with a link or dm the author on Steemit.Chat (@kiaraantonoviche).

Don’t forget to show your support and appreciation to the original authors of these articles by following, upvoting, and resteeming their work!

All respective photos, quotes, and articles belong to the linked authors.

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