A journal of modern day pioneers forging a new frontier in the city through intensive agriculture and extreme sustainability in urban homesteading.

Reviving the old-fashioned "can-do" spirit of self-reliance and resourcefulness, they have faced many challenges. With faith and determination, these once-ordinary city dwellers are boldly reclaiming their lives and land. continue

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August 2, 2010

Keeping track of our harvest keeps on on track with our growing efforts. Over the last decade we have show that small can be beautiful and productive. Folks often wonder how it is that we grow so much on a 1/10 acre

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June 7, 2010

How’s everyone’s garden growing?

I know it’s a little early but are you sensing this will be a good year, harvest wise? Are you keeping track of your growing efforts by tallying up the harvest? If so, care to weigh in?

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March 7, 2010

Sorry, a little tardy on posting our harvest totals for February.
Here they are
Produce (fruits, veggies, herbs) 138 lb 13 oz
Eggs Chicken 63  Duck 19
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April 28, 2009

The National Gardening Association estimates that a well-maintained vegetable garden yields a $500 average return per year. A study by Burpee Seeds claims that $50 spent on gardening supplies can multiply into $1,250 worth of produce annually”
Our household loves facts & figures especially when it comes to keeping track of our progress here on the [...]

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September 15, 2008

We Have Winners!
1) JoyceAnn     907 #  
2) MistyMae1     916 #
3) Susy  (ChiotsRun)   922 # 
With weird weather coming into play this summer, the August harvest total was only 900 lbs.  Normally, July and August are our peak harvest season where we can usually bring in upwards of 2,000 lbs.  Like I said before it’s been a rather difficult [...]

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The Urban Homesteaders
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LOCATION
Pasadena, CA
(Northwest Pasadena, one mile from downtown Pasadena 100 yards from 11 lane freeway)

PROPERTY SIZE
1/5 acre (66' x 132' / 8,712 sq.ft.)

GARDEN SIZE
~ 1/10 acre (3,900 sq.ft. / ~ 66' x 66')

GARDEN DIVERSITY
~ 400 different vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries

FOOD PRODUCTION
~ 6,000 lbs annually / 99% of our produce $75,000 savings

URBAN HOMESTEAD SUPPORTS
4 full-time resident adults, a menagerie of animals, volunteers, and many clients

ENERGY USAGE
$12 a month / 6.0 kwh day

WATER USAGE
$600 / 175,000 gallons a year

SOLAR POWER PRODUCED
12,410 kwh as of 5/12/10

GALLONS OF BIODIESEL MADE
2,500 gallons as of 5/12/08

FACTS N FIGURES
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