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Homesteading on a small plot of land offers many advantages that a larger plot cannot. For example, a small plot allows for easier control and management of space, soil and plants.
A half acre or less, utilized wisely and strategically, will produce just as much as a large plot of land interspersed with vegetation will. So, for those of you without a large 20-acre farm to work with, here are tips and tricks to small-scale homesteading to achieve all the perks of a large-scale farm and to grow all the food you need — with half the work.
Physical Solutions for the Farmer
A small scale homestead is less physically demanding. Walking and bending to tend the garden places a strain on homesteaders of all ages. On a smaller plot, plants are clustered closer together so that instead of walking far distances to tend to another part of the garden, you simply take a few steps or turn to tend the garden.
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Vertical gardening is one of the best solutions. You can go vertical in just two steps:
While most vertical growing plants will cast a shadow and seem to be problematic, they really are not.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/how-to-grow-all-the-food-you-need-on-just-half-an-acre/