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Spring is Here, Lets Build A Homestead!
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items Let's face it, being able to be self reliant has become a majorly needed life skill. Being able to grow your own food and medicine is a game changer. Not only can you become the healthiest version of yourself, BUT if God forbid anything happens with ...
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Fruits
Veggies
Herbs
Tools/Equipment
Storage
Fruits
Strawberries are a must in any garden!
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Ozark Beauty Strawberry Plant 0104
It says that blueberries need full sun so make sure where you plant this baby she gets sun all day.
BUSHEL AND BERRY 2 Gal. Bushel and Berry Peach Sorbet Blueberry Live Plant with Tropical Flavored Berries O893802
I have never seen this before! It can produce 4 different types of apples in one tree! Very cool.
Online Orchards 4-in-1 Apple Jubilee Tree Bare Root CBAP004
Elderberry has a lot of healing properties and is used to boost immune systems. Great addition for your new homestead garden.
Gurney's York Elderberry Deciduous Fruit Bearing Dormant Bare Root Starter Plant Root (1-Pack) 61633
Lemons are not only delicious in your drink or on chicken BUT they are a great non toxic cleaning agent as well.
BELL NURSERY 1 Gal. Improved Meyer Lemon Tree Live Tropical Tree with White Flower to Yellow Fruit (1-Pack) LEMON1MEY1PK
Veggies
Cucumbers again are very versatile and can be used for different applications. Not only that but they smell soooo good.
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Straight Eight Cucumber Plant 4203
I loved having these in my garden last year and they were very easy to maintain.
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Sweet Green Bell Pepper Vegetable Plant 2100
With all of the scares of nasty diseases on lettuce I haven't bought any in the supermarket in a longgggg time.
Bonnie Plants 1.19 qt. Green Romaine Lettuce Plant (6-Pack) 0051
Not only can you create many culinary masterpieces with potatoes but they also have healing properties, if you put them on a wound or somewhere you have an infection it will draw it out to the surface and honestly heal you.
Garden State Bulb Yukon Gold Seed Potatoes for Planting (5 lbs. Bag) ECS-28-05-01
I really love these combo packs that Home Depot has!
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Garden Combo (2-Cherry Tomato, 2-Basil, 2-Jalapeno) Live Plants (6-Pack) 208111
This is a little more than a regular tomato plant because it comes with the cage that is needed. Tomatos grow abundently so be ready to have lots and lots of yummy fresh tomatos.
Bonnie Plants 11 in. Better Bush Tomato Plant with Cage 1005988054
If you are truly serious about homesteading I would say growing your own wheat is a must.
All Good Things Organic Hard Red Wheat Seeds
Herbs
Again not only great in drinks! Use for lip balm, soaps and more. This also grows a lottttt so give it room.
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Peppermint Herb Plant 1003800774
With all of those tomatoes you will need the Italian season essentials.
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Italian Oregano Herb Plant 1003800661
Basil is just straight up delicious and can be used in many different ways.
Bonnie Plants 2.32 qt. Sweet Basil Herb Plant 5010
Again another great addition to your garden.
Bonnie Plants 2.32 qt. Cilantro Herb Plant 5027
According to Google “Lemon thyme is rich in iron, as well as vitamins C, D, and B-complex. The essential oil in Lemon thyme contains natural compounds that provide antioxidant and antiseptic properties”
Bonnie Plants 19 oz. Lemon Thyme Herb Plant (2-Pack) 202019
I am not sure if this counts as an herb but it is definitely a must have.
50 Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans - Bulk
Tools/Equipment
Use your food scraps to your advantage and create the best soil to help your crops thrive.
FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Composter
A really great deal on this super cute gardening tool set. I love that it even comes with gloves, I never want to touch the little creepy crawlers in the dirt.
Grenebo 9-Piece Heavy Duty Gardening Tools
I like that this can either be a seat or kneeling pad.
BESTHLS Garden Kneeler & Seat - Heavy Duty
I seriously love that you can buy almost anything on Amazon. This greenhouse is so cute!
VIWAT 6x7.5 FT Outdoor Polycarbonate Greenhouse
As silly or basic as this tool may be it is honestly a must have for gardening.
2 Gallon Outdoor Watering Can with Spout
Really great price and so many awesome reviews.
GADI Galvanized Metal Raised Garden Bed Kit
You do not want anything else growing into your raised garden bed and this will help block the weeds or grass.
Vigoro 2 ft. x 40 ft. Medium Duty Perforated Raised Garden Bed Fabrics RGB02B40PF
A cool way to fit more in a smaller yard.
Best Choice Products 4 ft. x 4 ft. 3-Tier Wooden Raised Garden Bed Planter Kit for Plants, Vegetables, Outdoor Gardening - Natural SKY2375
I'm like dying for a KitchenAid Machine! This attachment is for grinding all of your beautiful grains.
KitchenAid KGM All Metal Grain Mill Attachment
Lets say internet goes down, books will be the only resource you have to stay on top of things.
Small Scale Homesteading for Beginners Guide
The perfect book does exist.
Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner
Storage
These are the big guys for all of your storage needs.
64 OZ Wide Mouth Mason Jars, Pack of 3
You can also use the old school way of boiling the lid shut as well.
LOVE MOMENT Electric Mason Jar Sealer Kit
Perfect way to store all of your essentials.
[2025] Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Sealer + 40 Bags
No electricity no problem with this kit.
Stainless Steel Canning Pot Starter Kit
Pasta is honestly only made with flour, egg, oil and salt.
8SOM Bamboo Pasta Drying Rack with Wand
Do not forget, stainless steel for everything!
ISILER 2 in 1 Pasta Maker, 9 Thickness Settings