[GrobbeeTrull2.0]

Ok folks. I'm wrapping up the desk project with some paint and sanding, and will have the first copies out to those who requested them by the end of the week.

My next project I'd like to undertake in my new home is Microfarming. We don't have a big back yard, infact it's probably 30' W x 25' L. I know it's early June, and that means no planting this year, and that's fine with me. I'll need the time to develop and clear the land a bit, gather resources and plan. That way, next Spring, this will be around and mostly populated as a guide for others.

Purposes of this post:

Collaboration

I'd like to start resources for those interested in microfarming, and eventually sustainable living. This post can be used as a resource for others, and will be updated continually.

Development

I'd like to find ways to develop and maintain small gardens for the purpose of growing food, and possibly small greenhouses with "off the grid" power and heating for year-round fruit and veggies. I'd also like to work on finding the best solutions for crop-rotation, layout, spacing, and recycling so that we are getting the most yield in the least space, for the least amount of money. I know there are college degrees in this type of thing, but I think working together we can save ourselves a lot of money and time by compiling it here.

Economy

Whether you're looking to save some money down the road, or make some money from your efforts, this is a way to do both. If you're in to selling your produce, there's a market for organic, locally grown food as people become more aware and wary of "big growers."

My next posts will be reserved and edited as needed for "Information", "Set up", "Planting", "Livestock", and "Maintenance/Care." Please keep the posts here relative to microfarming, or some sort of "tiny" agriculture. If you think it sucks, it's lame, I'm a hippy, whatever, that's cool, but take it elsewhere.