Doing a land survey is a critical part of getting the most from your land. In a recent survey, I found some shocking and exciting things in the woods. Will your land survey be this much fun?
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Get Better Use of Space With A Mixed Berry Patch
Do you have limited space to grow? This particular area is between road access and a high fence, only nine feet wide. Not enough space to do much, a low square footage space.
Continue readingDifficulty With Home Services? How To Get Work Done as Landlord
Home services companies should be making a fortune right now. But they're not because they don't show up. Sometimes, you have to take drastic measures when you need maintenance for your small farm, Homestead, or state.
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2015 Spring Garden Update
How in the world do people update their blogs daily? Here at Prosperity Homestead we are busy working with clients, as well as enjoying the garden being productive. Here's a spring 2015 garden tour.
Continue readingThank You 2014 Sponsors
Every homestead requires a community of friends for true prosperity. Let's thank the following sponsors provided materials, donations of resources, and/or time over the 2014 year. Continue reading

Mulch Path Magic
The right paths can reduce mud, but they can also retain water. They make access to your growing areas much more enjoyable. What I did was dug 24″ deep trenches about 24″ across the top on contour with double reach beds in between, then filled those trenches with shredded wood chips.
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Rainy Day Composting
This moist overcast day is perfect for composting leaves. It was raining for hours by the time I was out to mound leaves for composting. Here's why I’m thankful for a rainy day.
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Feeding 20 Families With 1 Acre
In a recent video from Geoff Lawton a profitable farm on 1 acre shows you can have abundance for a whole community. Imagine what is possible with a simple homestead, even without acres of land, starting where you are today. How are they able to feed twenty families on one acre?
Continue reading Recycling of Organic Waste Streams
All around your community thousands of pounds of recyclable organic materials go to waste. From grass clippings, coffee grounds, vegetables, brush, and leaves. These materials can be easily collected, recycled, and put to good use — organic waste streams are excellent resources.