Comments on: URBAN HOMESTEADERS ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS

By: Ron D.

Ron D. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:49:17 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the Good Neighbors/The Good Life. I've been watching it, one-by-one on YouTube. Fantastic. Wonderful. So far ahead of their time.

By: Cindie K.

Cindie K. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:07 +0000

I remember when Good Neighbors was on PBS. It was a hoot! And certainly way ahead of its time! How wonderful that urban homesteading is now becoming acceptable (thanks to you all!) and that so many folks are aspiring to that way of life. You remain an inspiration as I toil away at my 8 or 9 hour a day job!

By: Yelena

Yelena — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:57:58 +0000

We found Good Neighbors on Netflix a year or so ago, absolutely by accident (love the Instant Download feature). But after the first episode we were absolutely hooked! And after watching all of it, we felt very inspired to at least try growing some herbs in our yard. We also became very interested in the self-sufficiency and wanted to research it more. And that's how we found your website!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:07:24 +0000

Our neighbor's kids love to hang out in our backyard plot in Oakland CA. It has entertainment/educational value as well as some respite for parenting neighbors who want their kids to let them alone just for a while. Should I start charging sitting fees?! It's interesting, if you really dig into Oakland's municipal codes, they tend to have very little in the way of restrictions. Oakland is also proactively pursuing a goal to grow 1/5 of it's own produce.

By: Lisa @ Retro Housewife Goes Green

Lisa @ Retro Housewife Goes Green — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:05:09 +0000

This is funny I just started watching this the other week. I love this show!!!

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:46:05 +0000

I love Good Neighbors, such a great show!

I have a clothesline but don't use it all the time.

By: The Raven

The Raven — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:41:30 +0000

I enjoyed these shows so much! My whole family laughed and laughed--and also felt inspired.

By: thyhandhathprovided

thyhandhathprovided — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:13:58 +0000

We love the show Good Neighbors/The Good Life. We discovered it on Netflix and have watched each episode at least twice. I don't know what I'd do without our clothesline- we live in the county, so it's not an issue, thank goodness. Hanging wash is so peaceful for me and it reminds me of my mother:-).

By: Helen Wheeler

Helen Wheeler — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:53:59 +0000

I love your idea, big fan of the Urban Homestead. The show you mention was called "The Good Life" in the UK, just to clear up any confusion.