Rural Gardening: Calling all experienced homesteaders - input needed!, 1 by Hineni

Hineni wrote:
Verbose is good Pod (as one afflicted with it myself...haha)!

Greenwood, people have posed some good responses already. If I were just starting at your age, I would seriously consider an intentional community. You would get all the experiences you seek, but have plenty of help and community. I'm a few years younger and I'm going to need local help I am sure from time to time myself. It also depends on if you are big on socialization, or not. While I like people, I tend to be pretty private, so an IC wouldn't work for me at this time. I crave solitude, and have for a couple of years lately. Of course, the solitude of two is a different animal than of one, and I may need to socialize more in the future, I don't know yet. I do firmly believe that if we really want something, and we seek prayerful guidance, we can do it. I wish you the best in your search, as I continue along on my new path.

Maypop: Crawlspaces terrify me, I am in awe of your abilities :)

MsRobin: Thank you ma'am. I am sure I'll need your help lady, once we're nearly neighbors!

Thanks again for the support and encouragement all :)