In 2017, Heather and Terrance Grady found themselves in their Denver backyard, gazing at a plot of earth alongside some hens. Launching a modest veggie garden and keeping a handful of poultry wasn’t particularly groundbreaking back then, yet it signaled the start of something new for them.
something much bigger
, according to Axios.
For
Heather and Terrance
Initially, homesteading allowed them to gain autonomy over their sustenance, well-being, and surroundings. Eventually, this modest garden evolved into a comprehensive urban agricultural venture.
Currently, the Grady family cultivates a wide range of produce including 27 different kinds of tomatoes and 20 types of peppers, along with maintaining a fruit orchard—all within the urban area. They reportedly derive approximately 80% of their daily food intake from this abundant summertime yield, as stated by Axios.
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Homesteading is more than just a method for
save money
For the Gradys, this process also involves rediscovering their connection to the land and reconsidering their interaction with the surrounding environment. However, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing; they have gained knowledge primarily through experimentation and experience.
Heather and Terrance aim to inspire those intrigued about initiating a
home garden
To understand that success isn’t achieved instantly. It’s advised to begin with modest steps, which could mean just a few
pots
On your patio or an herb garden in your kitchen window. After you master it, you can expand further and begin experimenting.
For Heather and Terrance, sustainability isn’t just a trendy term; it’s
a lifestyle
They have mastered reducing waste, cutting grocery expenses, and adopting environmentally friendly habits. However, it goes beyond that; it’s also about the fulfillment one gets from these actions.
growing their own food
and sharing that experience with other people.
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As Heather told Axios, the elements of cultivating and savoring your own produce “are what keeps us connected to it.”
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