My favorite thing about the outdoor wood furnace on my homestead is how mess-free my wood heat is. I’ve had wood stoves that filled my house with smoke because the flue wasn’t warmed enough, and lugging logs into the house daily makes a huge mess, too. Now, with an outdoor biomass boiler, I can still live off grid using wood heat without any dirt, smoke, and woodchips entering my tiny home.
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A solar battery backup cost me about $4,200 for my tiny home and homestead. This might sound like a big investment, but it gave me 12 lead-acid 6-volt solar batteries that have kept my homestead running continuously and efficiently through power outages, giving me freedom and allowing me to live as off-grid as I like.
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For many people, July marks the very heart of summer, so figuring out what to plant in July can be tough. The days are hot and long, and temperatures often reach their annual peak. However, this month offers a crucial window for cultivating an array of vegetables that either thrive in the heat or help set the stage for a robust fall and winter harvest.
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Knowing what to plant in summer is a great way to ensure you’re getting the best return on the effort you’re putting into your gardening. When I invest space, money, and hard work into my garden, I want to see my efforts rewarded with a superior harvest. Knowing the right mix of summer vegetables to grow is strategic gardening at its finest and is helpful to ensure bountiful growth.
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There was a time when deciding what to plant in April was equally exciting and frustrating for me. After all, the weather can be very unpredictable during this month. Still, planting my April garden is one of my favorite things to do because it feels like a fresh start to my gardening year.
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