I've never been a rich guy. Even though in my late teens I started my own business, made quite the living, and I'm educated in "Law science", money has never been my motivation in life. Back then? I liked to spend it. In my 20s I just really didn't need much. I just loved life and enjoyed it even by backpacking for free to the middle of nowhere. I loved looking at the stars in the sky, especially when you realize it's time travel. Many of the stars in the sky no longer exist, we just still see them because light takes so long to travel. When you look at the entire sky, you're really looking at the history of humanity, and well, way further back.
Now I'm in my 30s, being a human rights activist since the age of 15 (Protesting at the ICC in The Hague), I did decide to make some changes to become more independent from the state or corporations in any way possible. I've never had a job, never received a welfare check or support from the government and never asked anyone for money either. But that isn't enough. Looking at what is going on right now in society, dependence on energy or food from outside sources is also becoming "risky business".
What I learned at a young age, and that allowed me to eat and sleep in a safe place, was that money doesn't matter, but people do. And people have certain needs and requirements, and when you are able to help them with that, you can make a living. Make your network large, and learn to utilize it.
But this article is not really about that. I want to show you a few things that I recently did, that costed me little money but gave and still gives me lots in return.
Let's start with the food. It's becoming winter so you won't see my good tomato yield I had a month ago. These are the winter ready foods I'm growing.
Paprika's soon ready for harvest.
A young pear tree I found, that won't give much for the next few years though :)
Spinach loves growing on my roof, and I can't wait to eat it.
Garlic pretty much grows anywhere. Stinky, but healthy and keeps the bugs away.
And then there are these 2 young blackberries bushes, one with actual black ones and the other one with yellow colored. They are winter ready.
Lining up more pots to get filled up with stuff to grow. As you see, I'm far from done.
So that's the food part. The goal is to grow at least 5-6 months worth of my own food during the year, different things, that will reduce dependence on any outside source. I will certainly get there.
Damn, loooks so good :D
Great post bro, im a lover of nature too. But you unfollowed me today, can i ask why or what did i do wrong ?
It's probably a bug. It happens to me often. I am a great supporter of your work.
Gardening keeps us quiet and peaceful, with plants and vegetables guaranteed from chemicals. It's nice to meet you @youmarklubbers
Wow! Thank you so much! That's very great!!! =)
You have amazing roof garden! I appreciate the growing of our own food.This is my goal in life ! I live in a village since 2013, and I always grow my own fruits and vegetables. I believe that when you take care of the plants , when you structure the water you give them , they will payback you with the exactly nutrients and vitamins you need . This is the way of healthy food - grow it yourself! Keep growing , bro ! I can't wait for part2 of your great post !
Have a nice roof time :)
Peace and love ❤
Such a great idea, It is something everyone should be doing.
Yes it is all about the people and growing your own food. Best place to be right now is out of the system. xxxx
Nice one! Hahaha the buckets lined up reminds me of me growing herbs 😂
I am new in Mexico and its interesting to see the hours of sun,the amou t of rain and clay soil.. and the first time ever ts now October and I'm chilling out in a vest 😂
I will start growing some stuff in the next few days as we still get 11hours light, it will be an experiment hahah
Nice bro, I see you want that full independence, that's true power. Speaking of power, what's your solar set up?
I bought old used solar panels for cheap so my setup is
15x 165 watt
8x 235 watt
With 2 seperate converters. I am adding 2 or 3 small wind generators to it with a separate converter because winter days there is little sun but a lot of wind here.
I bought old used solar panels for next to nothing so my setup is
15x 165 watt
8x 235 watt
With 2 separate converters. I am adding 2 or 3 small wind generators to it with a separate converter because winter days there is little sun but a lot of wind here.
Also, space is not a problem here, and in the case of panels, if one or 2 drop I won't be out of power. So that was what motivated me to get the lower power with many panels.
Oh man, that's dope, how big are the wind turbines?