Exactly, this romantic view of homesteading doesn't make sense, ever.
- 6 chickens or 150 chickens takes about the same time and infrastructure needs.
- I used to send LESS time farming veggies for profit then most amateurs spend in their smal vegetables plots.
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That's why I suggest something more decorative, in my thread.
Plan for something low-maintenance that is fun to work on and can be left to go to flower, if you are busy.
Yup! It's why we ficus on food forest and agroforestry over here too 💪
And edible landscaping.
Max-chill farming.
What makes the most sense are perennials, like rhubarb, asparagus, berry bushes, nut and fruit trees, etc. And herb gardens, of course.
And grapes!
