1. Epic Homesteading: A Guide to Self-Reliance on a Modern Backyard Homestead 2. The Urban Garden: 101 Ideas for Growing Food and Beauty in the City

Consider the purpose of your garden. Are you attempting to grow 100 percent of the food for your family, or are you aiming to create a beautiful flower garden or a practical kitchen garden for your homestead? There is no one-size-fits-all garden, as every garden is unique to its owner's needs.

The process of composting is both simple and valuable. Compost is the result of the decomposition of organic matter by organisms and microorganisms. This same process occurs in the soil when organic materials are incorporated and plant roots are left in place after a crop is harvested. Composting accelerates the breakdown of materials by creating ideal conditions for decomposition.

The ability to harvest and conserve water resources is becoming increasingly important as rainfall patterns become more unpredictable. One year you may have an abundance of rainfall, while the next year may bring a scarcity. At the Epic Homestead, a variety of water-wise systems and practices have been implemented, and there are countless opportunities for improvement on homesteads of all sizes.

At the Epic Homestead, we have implemented a number of water-wise systems and practices. This has become increasingly important as rainfall becomes more uncertain. It is important to consider the purpose of your garden. Is it to grow 100 percent of the food for your family or to create a flower or kitchen garden for your homestead? There is no one-size-fits-all garden, as every garden is unique to the individual. Composting is a valuable and relatively simple process. It results from the decomposition of organic matter by organisms and microorganisms. The same process occurs when organic materials are incorporated into the soil and plant roots are left in place after harvesting. Composting can be accelerated by creating the ideal conditions for decomposition.

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