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So many new faces in here… welcome 👋
If you’re new here, let me assure you you’re in the right place. Most people end up here because something’s been sitting in the back of their mind… They are wanting to grow more of their own food… but don’t quite know where to start or what to build. Quick roll call 👇 Let me know in the comments, where are you at right now with things? 1. Still thinking about starting a build 2. Planning my first project 3. Currently building something 4. Already have a few things built 5. Focused on growing food / animals now I want to get a feel for where everyone is at so I can make this group is as useful as possible for you all.
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@Blair Reid omgosh! Earthships have been fascinating to me for years! I think before the term was even coined. I will be watching for updates on how it goes!
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This will be my first growing season here. There is a largish garden bed, apple trees, over grown Saskatoon bushes 😳 we will need to seriously trim as they are taller than the poplars so the fruit is not accessible. There is a small raspberry patch that needs some help and some strawberries I need to move into a sunny spot. Our priority is a fences space for our baby girl (doodle), so she doesn’t run away. Then raised beds. I have been trying to decide do we do wood or metal? And then a greenhouse, but that might commend of season. But I need to plot it all out first so I have space for the green house and all the raised beds. I am growing food and hoping for a cut flower garden as well. Next year I am thinking meat birds. I would do eggs as well, but we like to travel and it means relying on people to care for more animals on top of the pets. For anyone in rural areas, how do you deal with wildlife and the garden. We have a couple families of mule deer. They lived the beets that were still here last year when we moved in. I think it’s gonna be a challenge.
Jul '25 •
Start Here — How This Group Works
Hey friend! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Carolynne—the one behind every plan, testing every build with my husband Eric in our Alberta backyard, and running Hillside Market from our little homestead in Zone 3 Canada 🇨🇦. I created the Yardstead Society to support you in two ways: 1️⃣ Build Support (Free) Get help with your DIY projects from start to finish. Whether you're building a greenhouse, chicken coop, or backyard retreat, ask questions, share progress, and get guidance from the community. Eric and I are both here to help with build questions. 2️⃣ Yardstead Support (Paid Membership) Weekly calls with me, expert interview sessions, and access to resources for actually living the lifestyle—growing food, raising chickens, preserving your harvest, and working toward real self-sufficiency. 👋 Start by introducing yourself! Tell us where you're from, what you're building, or what you're hoping to grow or raise. Already finished a project? Post it under Progress Pics so we can celebrate with you. 📚 Explore the Classroom: - Build Spotlights – See what others have created - Project Planning Tools – Checklists and resources to help you succeed - Yardstead Resources – Growing, raising, and preserving (paid members) - Plus all Yardstead Society members get monthly discounts on guides and gear Tag me (@Carolynne Hill) or Eric (@Eric Hill) anytime with questions or to share what you're working on. Let's get building! ✨ — Carolynne PS: Say hi below! 👇
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Hello! Excited to start building! We moved to a small acreage at the end of last summer. I can’t wait for the snow to melt.
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@Carolynne Hill greenhouse and raised beds. And trying to figure out how to keep the family(ies) of deer out
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