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Urban Homestead, Apartment Dweller, Self Sufficiency
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items Self-sustaining in an apartment or small space starts here. Homestead on little to no land, in an apartment, or in a neighborhood.
Container gardening is your best friend, they can grow anywhere you've got natural light.
gardening containers sold on Temu United States
Indoor gardening can be hand pollinated, so no need required. This explains how to
How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants
There's no such thing as a brown thumb. There's just a learning process to every successful garden.
Home Garden Variety Pack – 30 Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds
A very affordable way to start the learning process!
Set of 43 Veg & Herb Seed Packets - 10,000+ Seeds
A small compost bin can sit right on your counter.
kitchen compost bin
If you have a balcony or small yard, you can put this worm compost bin outside for the extra umph.
Worm Composter - Compost Bins
These make life easy, mostly because they remind me to water and add a little magic for the imagination.
Watering Cans in Watering & Irrigation(1000+)
Here's a lot of information about grow lights on how to use and how they help if natural light isn't available.
Grow Lights Part 1: A few grow lights I've used
I find it very beautiful to hang herbs to dry. Fills the air with fragrance, looks pretty, and then you can use it for tea or health.
herb drying rack sold on Temu United States
Freeze dryer and dehydrator makes food storage easy.
1000W Commercial Freeze Dryer, 12 Layers
Canning is a great way to preserve food and build that Pinterest worthy pantry.
Supa Ant Canning Pot with Rack & full Set - ½ Pint Ladle Measuring Cups, Supplies Kit for Beginner, Food Grade Stainless Steel Accessories - Walmart.com
This is the no fail digital version that saves a lot of worry and second guessing.
Nesco 9.5 Quart Electric Pressure Canner, Digital Pressure Cooker and Canning Pot, Equipment for Canning Meat and Vegetables
Perfect for dry foods, keeping things fresh in the fridge, and everyday infused waters.
Wide Mouth Mason Jars 64 oz 3 Pack Half Gallon Glass Jar with Airtight Lids, Large Mason Jar with Scale Mark Food Storage Canning Jars for Pickling Flour Sugar Pasta Oats Cereal
Turn your efforts into gut healthy Kombucha with a beginner diy kit you can make yourself.
Craft A Brew Deluxe Kombucha Starter Kit | Includes 8 Reusable 16oz Kombucha Bottles | Gifts for Dad | Complete Home Brewing Kit with SCOBY | Stainless Funnel | Strainer | pH Test Strips
Turn your extra crop or cast off items into probiotic foods that help your body lose weight and feel great naturally.
E-Jen Premium Kimchi, Sauerkraut Probiotic Fermentation Container with Inner Vacuum Lid Round (1.3 gal/ 5L)
Water storage options for apartments and small houses.
rain barrel with spigot
A gorgeous cooking set that will fit anywhere, stacks nicely or looks great hung on the wall.
Astercook 18-Piece Pots and Pans Set, Nonstick Cookware Set with Elegant Wooden Handle, Oven Safe to 480°F, Induction Compatible, Kitchen Cooking Set for RV Trips, Camping and Picnic, Black
I love this set because you can cook on anything. Stove, fire, propane, butane, oven, wood stove, take it with you or use it at home!
Bruntmor Camping Cooking Set Of 7 - Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Pots, Pans, and Dutch Ovens with Lids for Outdoor Campfire Cooking - Skillet Grill Cookware Set with Storage Box
Harness sun power and save energy, this solar oven is so fun to learn how to use. And takes minimal space. Never worry about power!
HIOSUNSTOVE Solar Oven Portable 5L Cooker
This is a one and done device, easy to grow using just water (no Monsanto here!)
SUNCOZE 20 Pods Hydroponic Growing System Indoor Herb Garden with Grow Light Germination Starter Kit Black
Here's a fun kit that fits right into your window sill!
Meekear 5 Herb Seeds Kit with Wooden Box
The indoor / outdoor gardening kit keeps all your tools organized and slides into the side of a cupboard or under a couch or chair.
Garden Tool Set, 17-Piece Garden Tools with Floral Print, 304 Stainless Steel Garden Tools Set, Gardening Kit Gardening Gifts for Women, Blue
Any homestead faces challenges with invaders. Here's some natural solutions. Even works for mice trying to eat your food!
Mighty Mint Insect & Pest Control Peppermint Oil Spray for Spiders, Ants, Insects, 128 oz Gallon
I mean.... are you really a homestead if there's no sourdough?? Jk!
10 Piece Sourdough Kit
Personalized and inexpensive vision board style reminder that it's worth it.
Family Farmhouse Homestead Sign Custom, Homestead Personalized Farmhouse Canvas Wall Art
Romanticizing life in a most efficient way.
Rustic Kitchen Broom Natural Cleaning Tool for Eco Friendly Home Urban Homesteading Broom for Sweeping Traditional Gift for Housewarming
I love flipping thru guides that help me pick my next project.
The Self-Sufficient Apartment: Urban Homesteading
A different point of view from people who have done what you want to do.
The Urban Homestead: Guide to Self-Sufficient Living
Fun ideas from Pinterest. Some you can use, some will just spark your creativity.
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