March 28, 2025|Homesteading, Tips
Hey there, farm gals! I’m Kara from Lange Girl Farms, and after 15 years of country living, I’ve learned a thing or two about homesteading the natural way. From my first huskies to a barnyard full of horses & minis, llamas, chickens, and ducks, I’ve built a life rooted in holistic practices and sustainability. Starting this blog’s my way of sharing that with you—especially if you’re just dipping your toes into homesteading. Here are five tips I’ve lived by, straight from my journey, to help you begin yours.
Tip 1: Let Your Animals Lead – My huskies taught me patience, my llamas showed me fencing’s worth—animals are your best teachers. Start with what you’ve got—a dog, a duck, whatever—and let them guide your next step. My chickens sparked my garden with their compost!
Tip 2: Go Natural From Day One – Fifteen years ago, I ditched chemicals—my horses thrive on herbs, as well as their healing medicinal properties. Start growing some healing herbs with a 35 herbal garden seeds You can find it here thru my affiliate link (https://amzn.to/3TDWtJb)—it’s holistic and feeds you and your crew. Nature’s got your back.
Tip 3: Reuse Like a Farm Girl – I’ve turned old tires into planters and barn scraps into coops—sustainability’s saved me thousands. My minis nap on repurposed straw bales. Check barns or thrift stores; you’ll find gold.
Tip 4: Build Skills, Not Stuff – I could’ve bought fancy gear, but learning to compost or trim hooves mattered more. My first skill was horse grooming—still use it daily. Pick one thing, like a compost bin, here’s one if you aren’t in the country and need a confined area. You can find it here thru my affiliate link (https://amzn.to/4lwq8j4), and master it.
Tip 5: Trust the Slow Grow – My homestead didn’t bloom overnight—huskies came first, then horses, then the rest. I rushed a garden once and lost it to neglect. Start small—say, couple ducks—and let it unfold naturally.
These tips shaped my 15 years of country life, and they’ll ease you into homesteading too. It’s about growing with the land, not against it. Pin this for your journey, and let’s homestead naturally at Lange Girl Farms!