So, What's this all About?

A farm? In suburbia? Well, no, not exactly. I don't wear flannel and overalls and hubsters doesn't milk a cow at 5am (although a cow isn't out of the question). We are ordinary people, living in ordinary suburbia. We are simply trying to live off of our land and our resources as much as possible. If ever our country was in crisis or for some reason we didn't have access to the world's market of goods, we want to be prepared with the knowledge of how to take care of our family. Our primary focus, naturally, is on food. Growing, harvesting, preparing, and storing all varieties of food. Hunting and fishing are part of that as well. Sewing clothes and quilts, building furniture, even throwing pottery are all such valuable skills that tie into the idea of Suburbia Farm. It's not about the cheapest or the easiest way to live, because it definitely isn't. Nor is it about living solely off our land and never shopping at the store (because you know I do love to shop!). It's about preserving a our culture and heritage and being able to pass that knowledge on to our posterity.

There is so much pride when you grow or make something of your own. There is also so much comfort in knowing you just became a little more self-reliant!