We grow and raise 80% of our food on our small 1/2 acre homestead through raising a productive vegetable garden, orchard and farm animals. High Tunnel Link:
https://s.vevor.com/bfQGlt. Being self sufficient can be done with the right planning, intensely planting, a few fruit trees, raising small farm animals like goats, chickens and even turkeys. See how Ali and her husband manage their small 1/2 acre of intensely planted garden, what types of animals they raise and make it all work for them. Ali's biggest advice is to lean on God and be thankful for what we have been given.
Resources:
Looking for seeds that are super hardy for drier climates? We love these seeds, give them a try!
Southwest adapted seeds:
https://vibrantearthseeds.com/pages/alis-organics
Food Dehydrator Link:
https://bit.ly/4bqqOB8
Use Discount Code: Ali2024 at check out and receive a 10% discount.
Flow Hive Bee Hives Link:
New customers will receive a $50.00 discount when you use this link.
https://blue.mbsy.co/6Fdwml
Fruit Tree Source:
Food Forest Nursery & 10% off
https://foodforestnursery.com/coupon/alis-organics10/
Hortiskech Digital Garden Planner Link:
https://gardensavvy.com/hortisketch/
Use Discount Code: Ali5 at check out and receive a $5.00 discount.
High Tunnel Link:
https://s.vevor.com/bfQGlt
Bee Hive laser Etching Link:
https://zlaserlab.company.site/
Want to learn more about gardening? Check our websites blog out for more information on gardening, pest management, weed control, disease control and other organic gardening methods.
Our Website:
https://www.alisorganics.com
Our Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AlisOrganics/
Our Handcraft Farm Store:
https://handcraftfromthefarm.com/
Mailing Address:
760 Red Rock Road
St. George, Utah 84770
I also write a blog geared for our zone 8, which I would love to write more often, but life is busy! however, you may find some good resources here.
http://outstanding-in-the-garden.com
Our CSA, where we provide food for families on a weekly basis and we also donate a portion of our produce to Elders or Someone in need in our community to provide healthy fresh organic veggies.
https://desertsagecsa.com
00:00 80% food self sufficient
00:34 Productive Gardening
07:54 Vining Fruits Around the Perimeter
08:35 Arbor, grapes, small fruits
08:58 48 fruit trees
10:18 Raising Chickens
11:58 Dairy Goats
13:22 Ducks
13:50 Turkeys
14:11 Bees
14:54 What we have to outsource
15:08 The BIG question & the answer