Urban Homesteading
Institute Of Urban Homesteading Helps Promote Eco-Friendly And Self-Sufficient Living In Oakland, California
If you haven't heard the terms "urban homesteading" or "urban homesteaders", odds are you will. Although exact definitions of these terms can vary somewhat, the focus is clear - self-reliant and independent living, often with a hands-on approach. More and more people want to learn how to grow their own vegetables, raise chickens, learn beekeeping and other skills. Now they are doing this, even in places that would be classified as anything but rural.
Those living in the Oakland area of California can learn more about urban homesteading at the Institute of Urban Homesteading. They'll discover that it is possible to raise chickens in a backyard, even if that backyard isn't part of a farm. I know this because a relative actually raises chickens in her backyard in California. Her home looks like many traditional suburban ones founds in neighborhoods across America. The only difference? She has a chicken coop, complete with a growing brood of chickens, in her backyard. Now other people could learn how to do the same thing, perhaps by taking a class at the Institute of Urban Homesteading. Although the school is relatively new, classes have filled up quickly and new ones have even been added in response to consumer demand. A course on Bees and Backyard Beekeeping had two sessions, both full. Another popular class? Raising chickens, a course which covered everything you'd want to know about choosing and caring for poultry. Other courses cover the art of making flower essences or working with chocolate. Intrigued? Wondering if you could be an urban homesteader yourself? You probably could! The Institute of Urban Homesteading: basic facts Not surprisingly, hands-on learning is a big part of the approach there. Those with a desire to ask questions and learn (as well as learn from mistakes) are welcome at the Institute. They'll hit the ground running. This means that a group of students could be learning about various types of chickens or actually building chicken coops. Others might be discovering how to keep and protect bees or grow organic vegetables. If you are the type that is most comfortable in a structured setting, with strong distinctions between teacher and student, you may need to get out of that mindset. Teachers and students learn together at the Institute. if you check out the website at www.sparkybeegirl.com/iuh.html you can see more about this. Although there are teachers, students and teachers do learn and teach from each other. Don't expect there to be a strict line between teacher and student. The school is perfect for those with a renewed interest in organic gardening, herbal medicine and other aspects of independent living and back to basics activities Ever wondered about growing your own food year round? Have you thought about herbal medicines or canning your own fruits and vegetables? These are the sort of activities you'll find at the school. Those who take urban homesteading seriously often want to know more about how and where their food is produced or be part of the entire process. This year, we put in the largest vegetable garden we've ever had. Those with similar interests can up their learning curve at the Institute. Even photographers should have a field day here, since some classes allow students to observe native bees and take photos of them. They can watch the bees pollinate flowers and even learn about the complete life cycle of bees. Classes offered, locations and costs By Jan Corn - I've had extensive experience with DIY and home renovation projects, particularly after buying a home that was in need of repair. As the daughter of a builder, I'd learned a few things when helping my fathe...|
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